Obituaries

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...

Douglas Herrin, Ii

Jul 30, 2015

Douglas Fleet "Beau" Herrin, II A resident of Baker, Beau passed away at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was 35 and a Residential Contractor. Visiting at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, on Friday, August 7, 2015 from 9am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am, celebrated by Father Frank Bass. Inurnment to...

Charles Law

Jul 28, 2015

Charles Lindberg Law A resident of Baker, Charles passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was 85, a native of Baton Rouge, and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He began his career as a carpenter, building houses with his dad, and retired as a General Maintenance Supervisor with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System...

Sidney Arnold, Sr.

Jul 27, 2015

Sidney Joseph "Joe" Arnold, Sr. resident of Liberty, MS and former resident of Slaughter, LA passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the age of 68. Joe was a residential painter by trade. Who knew no strangers. If you ever met him, you would never forget his infectious smile and laugh. He aided anyone in need and...

James Banes, Jr.

Jul 19, 2015

James Waldo Banes, Jr. A resident of Baker, Jay passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 68, and a native of Laurel, MS. He was a retired bread deliveryman, and was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road,...

Elva Meyers

Jul 18, 2015

Elva Valentine Meyers A resident of Slaughter, Elva passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was 98, and a native of Deerford, LA. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, July 20, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 10am, conducted by Rev. T.W. Terrell and Bro....

Lee Alexander

Jul 18, 2015

Lee Royce Alexander Lee Royce Alexander was born in Fryeburg, LA on March 31, 1920, the second child of eight children born to George Barney and Willie Mae Johnson Alexander. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served as an Aviation Machinist Mate First Class from August 1941 through October 1945. Lee Royce is survived...

Betty Hamilton

Jul 12, 2015

Betty Louise Clark Hamilton, 70, resident of Baker, LA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed time with her grandkids, her dogs (Buddy & Boomer), working in the yard, and spending time with family and friends. Betty is survived by her wonderful husband of...

Thomas Bartlett

Jul 9, 2015

Thomas R. Bartlett, 82, a native of Kemper County, MS and resident of Greenwell Springs, LA passed away on July 09, 2015 with his loving wife by his side. Thomas served in the US Army for 24 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. While serving in the US Army, Thomas received the following medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean...

Oliver Leteff, Jr

Jul 4, 2015

Family request visiting hours to be observed on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Graveside Service will take place following visitation at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, La. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation Baker Funeral Home 6401 Groom Rd. Baker, LA  70714 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 10:00 am -...

Glenn Mccann, Sr

Jun 26, 2015

Glenn Elver McCann, Sr., age 94, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Louisiana War Veterans Home. Glenn was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Baker Masonic Lodge No 441 for 56 years, The American Legion for 28 years, and Knights Templar Eye Foundation-Lifetime Sponsor. Glenn is survived by his sons, Glenn...

Dorothy Hebert

Jun 25, 2015

Dorothy E. Hebert, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence. Dorothy is survived by her 2 daughters, Carol Lavergne (husband VL) and Joan Gillum (husband Michael); 3 sons, John Hebert, Steve Hebert (wife Pauline), and James Hebert (wife Darlene); 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy...

Sam Mascarella

Jun 23, 2015

Sam C. Mascarella A resident of Slaughter, Sam passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was 90, a US Navy Veteran of World War II (3rd Class Aviation), and retired as a Purchasing Agent from Exxon Plastics after 20 years of service. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road,...

Melissa Ford

Jun 7, 2015

Melissa "Missy" Candace Morgan Ford A resident of Clinton, Missy passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Bluebonnet, after battling cancer. She was 47, and a native of Baker. Missy was a 1985 graduate of Baker High School. She loved her job as a bookkeeper at W.D. Schock Company, and enjoyed cross stitching....

Sam Marcello

Jun 6, 2015

Sam Joseph Marcello A resident of Central, Sam passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was 75, and a native of Donaldsonville. He was a former auto mechanic, and retired from Auto Zone. Sam is survived by his wife of 54 years, Merline Bennett Marcello; daughter, Suzanne Wagner; son, Clint Joseph Marcello and wife,...