Obituaries

Jack Butler

Jack Butler

Apr 10, 2014

Jack passed away from pneumonia on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 5:04am at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was 73, a resident of Baker, and a native of Pleasant Hill. He delivered papers for the Advocate, worked for Butlers Maintenance LLC, and was former owner of Butlers Grocery in Galvez. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran...

Ann Myers

Ann Myers

Apr 9, 2014

A resident of Baker, and a native of Mt. Hermon, she passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Lane Regional Medical Center. She was 75, and retired from Georgia Pacific Security. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, April 11, from 58pm. Visiting resumes at Faith Baptist Church,15880 Plank Road, Baker, on Saturday, April 12...

Charles Johnson

Charles Johnson

Apr 7, 2014

A resident of Baker, and a native of Sebastopol, MS, Jack passed away Monday, April 7, 2014 at 11:00pm at Louisiana War Veterans Home. He was 86, and a retired construction worker. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, April 9, from 58pm, and on Thursday, April 10, from 5pm until religious services in the...

Dick Riedel

Dick Riedel

Apr 3, 2014

LCDR Richard Dick Riedel USNR Ret., Age 78, a long time resident of Baker and native of Islep, New York. Dick went to be with his Heavenly Father on April 3, 2014 while camping in Chicot Park in Ville Platte, LA. He was a retired Navy Veteran who fought in the Vietnam War. He was very active in serving...

Charlene Wilkinson

Charlene Wilkinson

Apr 2, 2014

A longtime resident of Zachary, LA, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. She was 55 years old. Charlene enjoyed her church home and family and she served as a cook with The Community Caf at First United Methodist Church, Baker. She loved her Savior and served Him in all she did. She will...

Ethel Easley

Ethel Easley

Mar 25, 2014

A resident of Lane Regional Nursing Home, Zachary, Ethel died peacefully on Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 10:05pm, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 86, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, March 27, from 48pm, and on Friday, March 28 from 9am until religious services in the...

Philomene Scruggs

Philomene Scruggs

Mar 25, 2014

A longtime resident of Baker and a native of Marquette, Michigan, she passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Oakwood Village Assisted Living in Zachary. She was 99, and retired in 1975 as a Data Processing Supervisor with the Louisiana DOTD. She graduated from St. Josephs Academy in Baton Rouge, and attended LSU. She was active in many service...

William Mcdonald

William Mcdonald

Mar 21, 2014

A resident of Baker, and native of Batesville, Arkansas, William passed away Friday, March 21, 2014, at a hospice house in Central. William treasured his family dearly, especially his grandnieces, as he enjoyed the time they had to visit. He worked in his community as the local librarian for over 20 years. He will be missed by all who...

Helen Frank

Helen Frank

Mar 18, 2014

A resident of Baker, LA, she passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA. She was 96, and a native of Egypt, MS. Helen enjoyed gardening, baking and sewing. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Visiting will be at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker,...

Cheryl Pickering

Cheryl Pickering

Mar 13, 2014

A loving mother, daughter, and sister, and a resident of Baker, she passed away at her home on Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was 47, a title clerk, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, March 18, from 48pm. Visiting resumes Wednesday, March 19, at St. Isidore Catholic Church...

Lois Kopp

Lois Kopp

Mar 12, 2014

A former longtime Baker resident, and a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, she passed away at 1:05pm Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 86 and a resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Sunday, March 16, from 47pm, and on Monday, March 17, from 8am...

Tammy Ashmore

Tammy Ashmore

Mar 9, 2014

A loving wife and grandmother, and a soldier for God, Tammy went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 9, 2014, at her home in Zachary. She was 54, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at First Baptist Church of Slaughter, Hwy 412, Slaughter, on Thursday March 13, from 59pm. Memorial services will be held on Friday...

John Lesieur

John Lesieur

Mar 8, 2014

A resident of Baker, John passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Southside Gardens Assisted Living in Baton Rouge. He was 89, and a native of Portageville, Missouri. John was a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. Having entered into service June 17, 1943 and achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant as an Armour Arial Gunner...

Katherine Brown

Katherine Brown

Mar 8, 2014

Age 85 and a longtime resident of Baker, LA, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 8, 2014 at 12:27 am. Geraldine was known as a selfless caring mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, and sister. She was loved dearly by her family and all who knew her. She will be greatly missed. Geraldine is survived by her 2 sons,...

Martha Stiles

Martha Stiles

Feb 24, 2014

A caring and much loved Matriarch has passed away on Monday, February 24, 2014 at her home of over 60 years in Baker. She was 93, and a native of Hayward County, Tennessee. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 59pm. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survived...

Gerald Lockhart, Sr.

Gerald Lockhart, Sr.

Feb 24, 2014

Gerald, 81, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24, 2014, with Ola, David, Jamie, and Heather by his side. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, February 27, 2014, from 10am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Frank Bass and Rev. Mike Ferguson. Interment will be private. He...

Leslie Wells

Leslie Wells

Feb 21, 2014

Leslie was born and raised in the community of Mars Hill, Mississippi, and died peacefully at his home in Watson on Friday, February 21, 2014. He was 79, and was a longtime employee of Uniroyal, and retired as a chemical operator from Ferro. He was also a United Stated Air Force Veteran. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom...

Frances Alderman

Frances Alderman

Feb 19, 2014

A resident of Jackson, LA, she passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at her home. She was 88, and a native of Brookhaven, MS. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Ted Roeling. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens....

Willadean Lesieur

Willadean Lesieur

Feb 18, 2014

A resident of Baker, she passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at Southside Gardens Assisted Living in Baton Rouge. She was 86, and a native of Portageville, Missouri. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 58pm. Visiting at First United Methodist Church of Baker, 1255 Camelia Ave, Baker, on Friday, Feb. 21,...

Jeffie Carter

Jeffie Carter

Feb 17, 2014

A resident of Denham Springs, and a retired bridge worker with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, he passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Mid City. He was 70, a native of Kentwood, and a former longtime resident of Zachary. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, Feb....

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