Obituaries

Larry Bellard

Larry Bellard

Dec 29, 2016

Larry Pierre Bellard, 68, native of Port Barre, LA, resident and Zachary, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2016. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was an avid hunter as he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He owned his own family plumbing business for 36 years....

Johnny Presley

Johnny Presley

Dec 23, 2016

Johnny Malone Presley, 45, passed away at his home in Baker, La. on December 23, 2016. Johnny loved everything LSU, writing thoughts in his journals, reading his bible and rocking to his music until the very end. Johnny leaves behind to remember him with loving memories his daughters, Amanda Presley and Kayla Presley Johnson; four grandchildren, Elijah Johnson, Leigh...

Juanita Stone

Juanita Stone

Dec 21, 2016

Juanita Ann Stone, age 73, born to George and Adele Bingham, went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2016. She was a retired school teacher and a member of New Life Baptist Church. Juanita is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bertram McDuffy Stone, III; three daughters, Jennifer Meredith, husband Seth of Monroe, Angela Cason, husband...

Yvonne Morris

Yvonne Morris

Dec 21, 2016

Yvonne Stephany Morris, age 94, born to George and Edna Stephany on February 2, 1922, went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2016. She was a jack of all trades and loved to cook, paint and knit. She was a parishioner of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Yvonne is survived by granddaughter, Heather Marie Morris and...

Corinne Beard

Corinne Beard

Dec 20, 2016

Corinne "Connie" Turner Beard, age 74, born to Eugene and Alberta Acosta Turner went to be with her Lord on December 20, 2016. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Baker where she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and sung in the choir. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Elzie L. Beard, Sr.,...

Alton Price, Jr.

Alton Price, Jr.

Dec 13, 2016

Alton "AJ" E. Price, Jr., age 73, born to Alton and Ruby Ashford Price went to be with his Lord on December 13, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He served in the US Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. AJ is survived by his wife, Sigrid Schneider Price; daughter, Andra Price Perez...

Charlie Hayes

Charlie Hayes

Dec 2, 2016

Charlie Joseph Hayes, 67 years old, passed away on December 2, 2016, at his residence in Baker, LA after he courageously fought Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for 11 years. He owned Hayes Electric for 25 years and retired from the City of Baton Rouge as an electrical inspector. Charlie was a loving husband and wonderful father. He loved his Saviour,...

Jack Mathews

Jack Mathews

Dec 1, 2016

Jack Dalton Mathews, 97 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2016. He was born in Bienville, Louisiana on January 20, 1919 to Christine and Burl Mathews. Jack was a retired pipefitter with Local 198 and served in the United States Air Force. Jack is survived by his wife, Gloria Duck Mathews; and...

Richard Clay

Richard Clay

Nov 29, 2016

Richard Steve Clay, 80 years old, passed away on November 29, 2016. He entered this world on November 28, 1936 in Timpson, Texas born to George and Gladys Clay. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps., he graduated from Stephen F. Austin College. He settled in Baton Rouge and worked in industrial insulation for Hullinghorst Industries and...

Earl Dier

Earl Dier

Nov 25, 2016

Earl Davis Dier, 76 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2016, at his residence in Baker, LA. He was born in McComb, Mississippi, October 7, 1940, but moved to Baton Rouge and eventually found his home in Baker where he has lived with his wife for 50 years. Earl was a retired...

Robert Curtis, Sr.

Robert Curtis, Sr.

Nov 24, 2016

Robert Keith Curtis, Sr., 59 years old, was called to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully on November 24, 2016. He entered this world on December 18, 1956 in Baton Rouge, born to William and June Kinchen Curtis. Robert is survived by two daughters, Charlene M. Curtis and Jennifer "Brooke" Curtis Evans; three sons, Joshua K. Curtis, Robert K....

Mary Hutchinson

Mary Hutchinson

Nov 22, 2016

Mary Ellen Lemoine Hutchinson, 77 years old, was called to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully on November 22, 2016. She entered this world on November 3, 1939 in Plaucheville, LA, born to Howard and Frankie Lemoine. Mary is survived by two sons, Jeffery Joseph Hutchinson and girlfriend, Aurora, and Mark Steven Hutchinson and wife, Kerrie; three grandchildren, Christian,...

Leslie Stein

Leslie Stein

Nov 14, 2016

Leslie Lehmann Stein, age 66, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2016. She entered this world August 11, 1950 in Marquette, Michigan. In her youth she was a competitive swimmer and had a love for outdoors which she carried with her when she became actively involved with the childcare of many children. She worked at Agapeland Daycare for many...

Earl Colbey

Earl Colbey

Nov 11, 2016

Earl Edward "Eddy" Colbey, age 50, resident of Phoenix, Arizona, native of Baker, Baton Rouge, passed away on November 11, 2016 in Baton Rouge. Eddy is survived by his wife, Leticia Colbey; mother, Ruth Bell Colbey; daughter, Harmoni R. Colbey; two sons, Richard E. Colbey, wife Danielle, and Vance H. Gossett; step-daughters, Sarah B. Burkhead, Yulisa L. Burkhead and...

Dr. Bonck, Sr.

Dr. Bonck, Sr.

Nov 9, 2016

Dr. Joseph Carl Bonck, Sr., age 85, born to Joseph Charles Bonck and Ethel Laura Bonck on September 3, 1931 in Metairie, Louisiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 9, 2016. Dr. Bonck practiced medicine in Baker for many years and was once the coroner for East Baton Rouge Parish. Dr. Bonck is...

Alphis Bolton, Jr.

Alphis Bolton, Jr.

Nov 5, 2016

Alphis "Al" Alexander Bolton, Jr., 72, a lifelong resident of Baker, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2016. He was born to Al and Falba Bolton on September 1, 1944. Al served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the war he married the love of his...

Steven Heine

Steven Heine

Nov 3, 2016

Steven Kerry Heine, II, 34, born to Steve and Mary Heine on January 7, 1982, left this earth for Heaven on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew and friend to all who knew him. Steven is survived by his mother, Mary Strahan Heine; brothers, Jared Heine and Austin Heine, wife Brittany and their...

Monroe Randall

Monroe Randall

Oct 30, 2016

Monroe Robbie Randall, Sr., 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a respected friend and a man of God, always ready to serve, Monroe was called to his home in Heaven place on Sunday, October 30, 2016. He entered this world on June 27, 1929, born to Oscar and Emma Randall. A longtime resident of Baker, active member for 67...

Curry Smith

Curry Smith

Oct 21, 2016

Curry "Catfish" Don Smith, born in McComb MS, a resident of Baker, LA passed away October 21, 2016 at 1:20 p.m. at the age of 76, after several battles with cancer. Catfish was a graduate of Istrouma High School where he played football and ran track. He attended LSU and was a member of the Baton Rouge Jaycees from...

Benjamin Wicker, Jr.

Benjamin Wicker, Jr.

Oct 21, 2016

Benjamin Franklin Wicker, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016, peacefully at his grandson's home in Central. He was 93 years old. Ben was born March 10, 1923 in Baton Rouge, the only son of Anna and Benjamin Wicker. At the tender age of 17, he joined the Marines and would not see his family again for four years. He...

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