Obituaries
James Evans
Oct 16, 2015
James "Jimmy" Dennis Evans James "Jimmy" Dennis Evans, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 64. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Jimmy loved the outdoors and traveling, but most of all, he loved being Daddy Jim. Jimmy is survived by...
Linda Hardin
Oct 6, 2015
Linda Gayle Hardin, 68, resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Linda was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, where she was a Dietitian and Bus Driver. Linda is survived by her 4 sons, Rodney Alan Hardin (wife Sharmaine), Michael James Hardin, Tim Paul Hardin (wife Stephanie), and David...
Brandi Mendoza
Oct 3, 2015
Brandi Nicole Mendoza A beautiful life gone too soon…. Brandi Mendoza, 23, a loving mother and resident of Plaquemine, La., passed away on Saturday October 3, 2015 after being struck by a car. Brandi was a native of Baton Rouge, a computer genius, and loved taking care of her baby. The family requests visiting hours be observed at Baker...
John Mckenzie, Jr.
Sep 28, 2015
John Lee McKenzie, Jr. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures." Psalm 23: 1-2 John Lee McKenzie, Jr., 89, was born on December 7, 1925, in Chattanooga, TN, and entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2015 in Portland, Maine, where he and his wife, Gloria loved to...
Larry Huffman, Sr.
Sep 26, 2015
Larry Leon Huffman, Sr., age 70, a resident of Pride, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Huffman; daughter, Janci Townsend (husband Leslie); son, Larry Huffman, Jr.; granddaughter Camilla Mychal; and extended family. Family request visiting hours to be observed on Thursday, October 1,...
Rose Bouquet
Sep 25, 2015
Rose Bouquet, 63, native of Batesville, MS and resident of Baker, LA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Rose is survived by her husband, Michael D. Bouquet, Sr.; sons, Michael D. Bouquet, Jr. and Jason Bouquet; daughter, Amy Butcher; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Phylis Godso and Sue Crel; and brothers, Glen Holder, James Holder, and Bobby Holder. Family request...
Delia Abshire
Sep 16, 2015
Delia Landry Abshire A loving mother and grandmother, and a resident of Baker, Delia passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 75 and a native of Crowley. She worked alongside her husband for 20 years when they ran Dalton's Heating and Air. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401...
Allen Juneau
Sep 12, 2015
Allen James Juneau, 79, resident of Zachary, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Allen is survived by his loving wife, Betty Campbell Juneau; two daughters, Monique Hartzog (husband Michael) and Milissa Scott (husband Chris); son, Christopher Juneau ( wife Suzanne); grandchildren, Abigail Hartzog, and Kody and Kasey Ash; three brothers, Robert Juneau, Al Juneau (Delta), and Billy...
Verna Clark
Sep 11, 2015
Verna Miller Clark, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 11, 2015 at her residence. Verna was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Amite Baptist Church and a former member and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church of Baker. Verna is survived by her loving husband, Omer Clark; 5 daughters, Hershey Ann...
Gary Benham
Sep 6, 2015
Gary Edward Benham passed away on September 06, 2015 at his residence, in Baker, LA. He was devoted to his family and will be cherished always for the immeasurable sacrifices he made for them. Gary gave freely of his heart to many he called friends from coast to coast. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him....
Janis Prejean
Sep 2, 2015
Janis Bailey Prejean Janis Bailey Prejean, age 69, of Flowery Branch, George, and formerly of Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2015, after a 5-year fight with cancer. Janis was the classic supermom. She was PTO president multiple times at her daughters' schools, high school band Booster President two years in a row, and Girl Scout Troop Leader for...
Mary Stewart
Aug 28, 2015
Mary Rose passed away on Friday, August 28, 2015 at the age of 56. She was a resident of Jackson, LA and native of Baton Rouge, LA. Mary Rose was an employee of Riverbend Nuclear Plant for 25 years. Mary is survived by her husband, Andy Stewart; mother, Rita Rabalais; three sisters and two brother-in-laws, Valerie and Gibson Gant,...
Clifton Burge
Aug 27, 2015
Clifton O'Neal Burge, 85, a resident of Baker, LA passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Clifton is survived by his loving wife, Angelus King Burge; 3 sons, Timothy W. Burge, Roger Anthony Burge, and Warren Burge; granddaughter, London Burge; 2 sisters, Lottie Bass (Long Beach, MS) and Betty Lee (Long Beach, MS); and large extended family. Clifton is...
David Reyes
Aug 20, 2015
David Richard Reyes A resident of Walker and a former longtime resident of Austin, TX, David passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was 65, a native of Port Arthur, TX, and retired from AT&T with over 40 years of service. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, August 24,...
Bernice Jewell
Aug 18, 2015
Bernice Johnson Jewell The Lord came and took our angel home to be with Him. Praise the Lord! She has done well; her work is complete. A resident of Baker, Louisiana, Bernice Johnson Jewell was born in Bessemer, Alabama on October 3, 1925, and passed away on August 18, 2015 at the age of 89. Bernice is survived by...
Vernon Corey
Aug 9, 2015
Vernon Calvin Corey Vernon Calvin Corey, 61, resident of Slaughter, LA passed away on August 09, 2015. Vernon loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved the outdoors and was an avid Alabama fan, hunter and fisherman. He loved riding motorcycles. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Teresa Heifner Corey, son, Joshua Corey, Sr. (wife...
Dorothy Cowan
Aug 8, 2015
Dorothy Davis Cowan was the true definition of a matriarch; gently guiding not one but three generations with wisdom and a pure belief in love. To sum her life into one simple paragraph is difficult, but fits her perfectly. She served and asked for nothing in return. She leaves behind such a beautiful legacy, more than she knew in...
Pete Grissom
Jul 31, 2015
Peebles "Pete" Grissom A resident of Central, Pete passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was 88, a native of Soso, MS, and former owner/operator of Grissom's Hauling. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, August 3, from 5-8pm, and on Tuesday, August 4, from 9am until religious services in...
Pat May
Jul 30, 2015
Pat Bradley May Quote: Pat May, age 63. "I learned at the mere young age of 34 not to take breathing for granted." And she didn't. Pat Bradley May was 63 years old when she took her last breath on Thursday, July 30, 2015. In her lifetime she has proven how much life and moxie can be packed into...
Betty Kerry
Jul 30, 2015
Betty June Blanchard "EMS Betty" Kerry, 75, native of Brusly passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her sister's home. Retired from the Louisiana Bureau of EMS, she was employed at the Bureau for 20 years, where she was known as EMS Betty. She helped to qualify thousands of EMTs. Even after retirement, she volunteered thousands of hours...
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