Obituaries

Elmaid Houk

Elmaid Houk

Apr 2, 2015

Elmaid Ducote Houk A resident of Baker, Elmaid passed away peacefully at Flannery Oaks Guest House, on Thursday, April 02, 2015. She was 82, and a native of Evergreen, LA. She was a 1953 graduate of Our Lady of the Lake Nursing College, and was a very dedicated Registered Nurse. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker,...

Genevieve Walker

Genevieve Walker

Mar 23, 2015

Genevieve "Jean" Galemore Walker I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness... 2 Timothy 4:7-8 A resident of Baker, Jean passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 83; a...

Newton Ducote, Sr.

Newton Ducote, Sr.

Mar 19, 2015

Newton James Ducote, Sr. A resident of Ethel and a former longtime resident of Baker, Newton passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 19, 2015. He was 84, and a native of Cottonport, LA. He was a US Army Veteran of the Korean War, and retired from Local AFU 102 and Turner Industries. Visiting at Baker Funeral...

William Temple, Jr

William Temple, Jr

Mar 14, 2015

William Paul Temple, Jr, 68, a native of Laurel, Ms and a resident of Baker, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 14, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was an employee of the City of Baker and retired after 21 years of dedicated service. He was a devoted member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, an honorary member of...

Kenneth Kerrens

Kenneth Kerrens

Mar 7, 2015

Kenneth Lynn Kerrens A resident of St. Francisville, Kenneth passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 07, 2015 at St. Francisville Country Manor. He was 57, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, March 9, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Jay Avance....

Michael Danna

Michael Danna

Mar 6, 2015

Michael Joseph Danna Michael Danna, director of public relations for the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation and host of the organization's long-running agricultural television program "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture" died Friday, March 6, 2015, in Baton Rouge. He was 54. Mike is survived by his loving wife Rene'e Hafford Danna of Port Allen; two children, Chase Michael Danna and...

Goldman Richard, Sr.

Goldman Richard, Sr.

Mar 5, 2015

Goldman Elle Joseph Richard, Sr. A loving husband and father, Goldman was born on January 2, 1929 in Opelousas, LA to Saul Richard and Lillie Mae Vidrine of Opelousas, and passed away on Thursday, March 05, 2015 at Ochsner Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 86, a resident of Baker, and a retired painter. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home,...

Evalene Williams

Evalene Williams

Mar 2, 2015

Evalene Rester Williams A resident of Baker, Evalene passed away peacefully on Monday, March 02, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 82, and a native of Dunn, LA. Visiting at First Baptist Church of Baker, 3213 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, March 6, from 9am until religious services 11am, conducted by Rev. Jay...

Daniel Ferguson, Sr.

Daniel Ferguson, Sr.

Mar 2, 2015

Daniel John "D.J." Ferguson, Sr. A resident of Pride, D.J. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, March 02, 2015, at Flannery Oaks Nursing Home. He was 81, a native of New Orleans, and a US Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict. D.J. made a career out of law enforcement, having served the Baker and Baton Rouge...

Syble Boyd

Syble Boyd

Feb 22, 2015

Syble Stanley Boyd A resident of Baker, Syble passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. She was 76, and a native of Carbondale, Illinois. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, February 25, from 4-8pm, and on Thursday, February 26, from 9am until religious services in the chapel...

Gerald Birch

Gerald Birch

Feb 18, 2015

Gerald Norman "Buddy" Birch Gerald Norman "Buddy" Birch, born on April 29, 1928, passed into Glory at 10:35 am on February 18, 2015. He was 86, a resident of Greenwell Springs, and retired as Parts Manager of Crawler Supply. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Janie Smith Birch, three children and their spouses, Baxter and...

Dolores Mouton

Dolores Mouton

Feb 17, 2015

Dolores F. Mouton A native of Donaldsonville, Dolores passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at The Hospice of Baton Rouge Butterfly Wing. She was 85, and a resident of Baker since 1955. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, February 19, from 5-9pm, with Recitation of the Rosary at 7pm. Visiting will resume...

Claude Hebert, Jr.

Claude Hebert, Jr.

Feb 13, 2015

Claude Joseph "C.J." Hebert, Jr. Claude Joseph Hebert, Jr., 66, a resident of Zachary, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. Claude was known to everyone that knew him as CJ. He was a retired pipefitter and a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 198. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by...

Mrs. Betty Nettles

Mrs. Betty Nettles

Feb 12, 2015

Betty Kerry Nettles An Angel went to heaven on February 12, 2015. She was a resident of Central for over 37 years. She was well known in the community, as Mrs. Betty, and always had a smile for everyone. She was a loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be sadly missed and...

Mary Hasty

Mary Hasty

Feb 8, 2015

Mary Lou Hasty, 79, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Bluebonnet. Mary Lou Hasty was born in Alabama on October 1, 1935, to Edgar and Alice Brooks. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was also a devoted member of the Apostolic Tabernacle Church. She is survived...

Margaret Myers

Margaret Myers

Feb 5, 2015

Margaret Myers A native and resident of Baton Rouge, Margaret passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice. She was 74, and a former longtime resident of Baker. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Sunday, February 8, from 4-8pm, and on Monday, February 9, from 10am until religious services in the...

Betty Lee

Betty Lee

Feb 3, 2015

Betty Brashear Lee A native a resident of Baker, Betty passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was 78. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, February 6, from 5-9pm, and on Saturday, February 7, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 10am. Interment...

Dorothy Milam

Dorothy Milam

Feb 2, 2015

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Basil Decker, Jr.

Basil Decker, Jr.

Feb 1, 2015

Basil Decker, Jr. Basil Decker, Jr. went to the Lord at 4:10pm, on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was surrounded by friends and family and in the midst of many saints and angels who interceded at his side. He was born on September 8, 1944 in Baton Rouge, LA, the son of Annie Carr and Basil I. Decker, Sr....

Alda Tassin

Alda Tassin

Jan 28, 2015

Alda Beauchamp Tassin A native and resident of Clinton, Alda passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at Grace Health and Rehab in Slaughter, LA. She was 91, obtained her B.S. from LSU, and retired from Farmers' Home Administration. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, January 30, from 9am until religious services in the...

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