Obituaries

Tommy Lee

Tommy Lee

Dec 29, 2015

Tommy H. Lee Tommy H. Lee, 80, a resident of Baker and a native of McCall Creek, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family. He was a retired Maintenance Mechanic at Georgia Pacific with over 20 years of service. Tommy was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, and a member...

Martha Albert

Martha Albert

Dec 29, 2015

Martha Lovetta Albert, 71, born February 21, 1944 was a resident of Gloster, MS, a former longtime resident of Baker, LA, and a native of Decatur, IL, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 1:24pm. She was a retired custodian from the LDS Church. Martha enjoyed retirement, and loved...

Morris Heller, Jr

Morris Heller, Jr

Dec 20, 2015

Morris Heller, Jr., 68, a resident of Central, and a native of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era, and a retired Industrial Maintenance Electrician with Westgate at Dow Chemical. He was a member of Life Church in Central, and enjoyed fly fishing, woodworking, gardening, and...

Ernest Mercer, Jr

Ernest Mercer, Jr

Dec 19, 2015

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Ernest Odell Mercer, Jr, born October 04, 1952, was called home by God on December 19, 2015 at 2:10pm at his home in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a native of Pride, LA. He is survived by his wife, Linda...

Lynn Chauvin

Lynn Chauvin

Dec 17, 2015

Lynn Noah Chauvin, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, as well as honorary "Paw Paw" to many. He was a long-time resident of Baker, LA, who grew up in Rosedale, LA. He was a veteran, who served during World War II and was...

Marjorie Fontenot

Marjorie Fontenot

Dec 14, 2015

Marjorie Yount Fontenot, 91, native of Erwinville, LA and resident of Baker, LA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her son; John M. "Johnny" Simoneaux, Sr. (wife Kathy); grandchildren, John M. Simoneaux, Jr., Amy Smith (husband Matt), and Gavin Simoneaux (wife Jana); brother, William Dardenne; sister in laws, Peggy...

Billy Mathews

Billy Mathews

Dec 12, 2015

Billy M. Mathews A resident of Walker, Billy passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Nottingham Regional Rehab Center. He was 90, born in Mentone, Alabama, raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, and a retired car salesman. Billy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He served in four invasions in...

Colin Stone

Colin Stone

Dec 4, 2015

Colin Graeme Stone, 89, native of Chase Terrace, England passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Lane Regional Medical Center. Colin is preceded in death by his wife, Iris Stone; and parents, William and Claria Stone. Visitation will be on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Rd, Baker, LA 70714 from 10:30-11:00 AM. A...

Eunice Gill

Eunice Gill

Dec 1, 2015

Eunice Winsett Abbott Gill, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 in Baton Rouge, LA. Eunice was a CNA with Lane Regional Medical Center and a Pink Lady for numerous years, as well as a sitter. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Carls (husband Kevin); son, Ray Abbott (wife Nelda); 5 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 2...

Jeannette Lee

Jeannette Lee

Nov 29, 2015

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD the Maker of heaven and earth." Psalms 121:1-2 (NIV). Jeannette Melanson Lee, age 85, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, in Baton Rouge. A resident of Baker, she was born August 22, 1930, in Baton Rouge to Golden Joseph Melanson...

Jodi Tucker

Jodi Tucker

Nov 29, 2015

Jodi Shawn Tucker, age 40, lost her long battle with cancer on November 29, 2015 at the Baton Rouge General. Born in Baton Rouge, She was the daughter of Clifford and Patsy Tucker. She was a long time employee and beloved colleague at Neighbors Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending softball and livestock...

Robert Neese

Robert Neese

Nov 25, 2015

Robert J. "Bob" Neese, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died on Wednesday, November 25, at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House, following a lengthy and courageous fight with cancer. He was 62. Bob was a graduate of Baker High School and of LSU, where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism. At various times during his professional career,...

Anna Wilkinson

Anna Wilkinson

Nov 16, 2015

Anna Maria "Annie" Wilkinson "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10 A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Annie passed from this life on Monday, November 16, 2015. She was 89, born in Zeelowitz, Czech Republic, raised in Eppelheim, Germany, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. Annie was a...

Faye Bergeron

Faye Bergeron

Nov 8, 2015

Faye Marie Bergeron passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born in Shady Side, Louisiana on August 28, 1937, and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956. Faye is survived by her siblings, Brenda Penny, Harold Bergeron ( wife Ruth Ann), Ricky Bergeron (wife Glennis), and Burly Bergeron; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved as...

Retha Giroir

Retha Giroir

Nov 7, 2015

Retha Lee Parrish Giroir, 93, native of Laurel, MS passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Hammond, LA. She is survived by son, Howard J. Giroir Jr. (wife Shirley); two daughters, Shirley Ann Taylor (husband Butch) and Lois Kleinpeter (husband James); nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; three siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended...

Annie Wilson-Fryer

Annie Wilson-Fryer

Oct 24, 2015

Annie Ruth Blackwell Wilson Fryer, 91, went to be with her savior, family and friends on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS on December 14, 1923, but lived in the Baton Rouge, LA area, until she moved to Independence, LA in January of 2014. She was a member of Woodland Park Baptist...

Gloria Desselles

Gloria Desselles

Oct 22, 2015

Gloria Shirlene Mitchell Desselles died 1:10 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015, at her residence in Gautier, MS. She was 78, a native of Hessmer, LA. and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting will be at Baker Funeral Home, Baker LA. from 10:00a.m. till 1:00 p.m.. Entombment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Baker. LA will be at 1:00 pm...

Kathleen Baker

Kathleen Baker

Oct 19, 2015

Kathleen Willson Baker, 73, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 Kathleen was retired from the US Postal Service with over 25 years of service, as a mail carrier. She had a strong passion for bowling and was involved in many organizations within the bowling community. Kathleen is survived by her 2 sons Eddie Baker (wife Carla) and Donald...

Charles Creel

Charles Creel

Oct 18, 2015

A resident of Maurepas, LA, Charles passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was 60, and a native of Bogalusa. Charles is survived by three children and a son-in-law, Amanda Creel (Chad) Viola, Paul Creel, and Loni Creel Smith; two sisters, Sylvia (Jim) Bailey; and Juanita (Johnny) Bassett; three brothers, Roger Creel, Lee Wayne Creel, and Martin (Sue)...

Percy Rome, Iii

Percy Rome, Iii

Oct 16, 2015

Percy Joseph "P.J." Rome, III Percy Joseph "P.J." Rome, III, a native of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 35. P.J. was born on September 11, 1980 to Percy Rome, Jr. and Angel Aucoin. He graduated from Zachary High School in 1998, and was last working at M.M.R....

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