Obituaries

Mary Bourque

Mary Bourque

Jun 6, 2015

Mary A. �½Tooter Bell�½ Bourque A resident of Central, Mary passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was 63, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, June 12, from 4-9pm, and will resume on Saturday, June 13, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am....

James Schlatre, Sr.

James Schlatre, Sr.

Jun 4, 2015

James "Bucey" Malcolm Schlatre, Sr., A resident of Baker and a native of Plaquemine, Malcolm was strong in his faith. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Clarity Hospice surrounded by his family after a battle with brain cancer. He read the Bible and attended church services regularly. He was an avid sports fan and an...

Joseph Fazzio

Joseph Fazzio

Jun 3, 2015

Joseph Salvadore Fazzio, longtime resident of Baker, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was 79 years old, born on December 4, 1935. He is survived by a daughter, Debra Fazzio Duncan of Livingston; a son, Jerry Fazzio of Baker; two sisters, Leona Ferrera of Baton Rouge, and Virginia Fazzio of Tickfaw; seven grandchildren; and six great-...

Carolyn Deer

Carolyn Deer

Jun 1, 2015

Carolyn Inez Wallace Deer Carolyn Inez Wallace Deer went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 1, 2015. A resident of Baker, LA and a native of Bogue Chitto, MS, she was born July 22, 1945, and was 69 at her passing. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. With a caring and...

Geneva Butler

Geneva Butler

May 20, 2015

Geneva G. Butler, native of Winnsboro, LA, and resident of Baker, LA, passed away on May 20, 2015, at the age of 92, surrounded by family at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1922, to Richard and Velma Gaulden. Geneva is survived by her daughter, Diane Luzena (Verl), of Baker, LA; son, Marion O. "Buddy" Butler, Jr....

Charles Cain

Charles Cain

May 20, 2015

The steps of a good man are ordered by The Lord, and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 Charles Ray "Tiger" Cain, resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 20, 2015,at the age of 77, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He and his twin sister Faye were born on January...

Robert Temple

Robert Temple

May 17, 2015

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.."-Irving Berlin On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Robert "Larry" Temple, left this world to spend eternity with his late wife, Brenda Smith Temple, surrounded by his loving family at The Carpenter House at the age of 65. A resident of Baker, LA and native of Laurel, MS. He was a dedicated...

Aubrey Wells

Aubrey Wells

May 14, 2015

Aubrey E. Wells, 88, native of Vivian, La and resident of Central, LA passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2015. Aubrey retired from Exxon Refinery, after 42 years of dedicated service. Aubrey is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Frances Wells; 2 daughters, Patricia W. Maddry (Bob) and Doris Carmena; 2...

Alma Pourciau

Alma Pourciau

May 11, 2015

Alma Jean Pourciau A longtime Baker resident, Jean passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was 85, and a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, May 13, from 4-8pm, and on Thursday, May 14, from 10am until religious services in the chapel at noon,...

Frances Humphreys

Frances Humphreys

May 10, 2015

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her" Proverbs 31:28 Frances B. Humphreys, 89, resident of Baton Rouge, La passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Frances was a native of Midland City, Alabama, and a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. Frances is survived by two daughters, Anita Humphreys and Kathy Sue...

Doris Long

Doris Long

May 6, 2015

Doris LaGrone Long, age 89, native of Arkansas and resident of Baker, LA passed away May 6, 2015 at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend. She was a retired nurse and member of Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge. She is survived by: daughter, Becky Bertinot...

Clevon Johnson

Clevon Johnson

May 3, 2015

Clevon Jewel Johnson A resident of Pride, Clevon passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 03, 2015. He was 90, a native of Fordoche, and retired from Allied Chemical. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, May 4, from 6-8pm, and on Tuesday, May 5, from 9am until religious...

George Mcdonald

George Mcdonald

Apr 26, 2015

George "Willie" McDonald A resident of Baker, Willie passed away at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was 74, and native of Natchez, MS. He was a US Navy veteran, and a retired pipefitter/welder with Local 198, having worked in various chemical plants. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, May 1, from...

Shirlene Spears

Shirlene Spears

Apr 25, 2015

Shirlene Anne Catoire Spears A resident of Baker, Shirlene passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2015. She was 61, a native of Baton Rouge, and formerly worked as an administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church of Baker. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, April 29, from 5-8pm, and on...

Harvey Stokes

Harvey Stokes

Apr 24, 2015

Harvey M. "Polly" Stokes A resident of Central, LA, Polly passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was 94, born on January 6, 1921, in Bude, MS. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, April 27, from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A second visitation will take place at Baker Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from...

Raymond Lundberg

Raymond Lundberg

Apr 22, 2015

Raymond Eugene Lundberg "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." A resident of Slaughter, Raymond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at The Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. He was 68, a native of Centreville, MS and a resident Gloster, Miss. He was U.S. Army veteran,...

Gaston Welch

Gaston Welch

Apr 20, 2015

Gaston Fred "Jack" Welch A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Jack passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2015 at Zachary Manor Nursing Home. He was 86, and served in the Army National Guard. Jack retired as a supervisor from American Hoechst (formerly Foster Grant) in 1984, then was owner of Tiger Stripes until 2014. Visiting at Baker...

Barbara Reynolds

Barbara Reynolds

Apr 18, 2015

Barbara "Snooks" Reynolds A resident of Zachary, Barbara passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at Lane Regional Medical Center. She was 78, and a native of Pineville. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, April 22, from 11am until religious services in the chapel at 2pm. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker....

Rebecca Tomlinson

Rebecca Tomlinson

Apr 13, 2015

Rebecca Jane Tomlinson A resident of Baker, Jane passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. She was 73, born March 14, 1942 in Gloversville, New York. She was the first child of Rebecca Mary Chambers and Fredrick Henry Tomlinson. She loved books and was an avid reader. She had a great sense...

Doris Conrad

Doris Conrad

Apr 12, 2015

Doris "Dorass" Conrad A resident of Baker, Doris passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home. She was 68 and a native of Baton Rouge. Doris is survived by her husband, Jimmie "Cooney" Conrad, Jr., and many friends. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Saturday, May 2, from noon until memorial service...

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