Obituaries

Herbert Kerrens

Apr 7, 2013

A resident of Slaughter, and a native of Arcadia, he died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at his home. He was 84, a retired truck driver, and a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 from 58pm, and on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 9am...

Huey Kent

Apr 7, 2013

A retired Welder with Allied Signal, a resident and native of Pride, he passed away Sunday April 7, 2013 at 8:15 am at his residence at the age of 82. Religious services will be at an 11:00 am graveside on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at Sandy Creek Cemetery conducted by Rev. Basil Wicker. Mr. Kent is survived by a...

Judy Caswell

Apr 5, 2013

A resident of Baker and a native of North Attleborough, Massachusettes, she passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, April 5, 2013 at her home. She was 66, retired from Life Uniform, and was an assistant manager at LeBlancs Restaurant in Zachary. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, April 11, 2013...

Jo Norred

Apr 1, 2013

A loving mother and grandmother, and a resident of Baker, she died at 11:25am on Monday, April 1, 2013 at her home. She was 69, and a native of White Castle. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 from 59pm, and on Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 9am until religious services in...

Lyal Taylor

Mar 31, 2013

A resident of Zachary and a native of Edgerton, Wisconsin, he died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He was 82, and a retired electrician with Crown Zellerbach. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am,...

Charles Achee

Mar 30, 2013

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:34. Devout Christian, devoted husband, father,...

Houston Rehm

Mar 28, 2013

A resident of Baton Rouge, and a retired Senior Scheduling Consultant, he passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 in Zachary. He was 74, a native of Clayton, Louisiana, and a United State Marine Corp veteran. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 69pm. Graveside service at Natchez Historical Cemetery, Natchez, Mississippi,...

Russell Drinnon

Mar 27, 2013

It is with deep sadness that the family of Russell F. Drinnon announce his passing on March 27, 2013 at his home in Watson at the age of 75. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 55 years, Betty Jane Drinnon their daughter Wretha Carpenter and husband Carl son Jesse Drinnon and wife Karen and four grandchildren,...

Thomas Young

Mar 18, 2013

A faithful and loving husband, father and grandfather, and a resident of Baker, he passed away Monday, March 18, 2013 at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was 83, a native of Perryville, Tennessee, and a retired towboat captain with MidSouth Towing after 35 years of service. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, March 19,...

Jack Sharkey

Mar 16, 2013

A resident of Baker and a native of Corpus Christi, Texas, he passed away Saturday March 16, 2013 in Baton Rouge. He was 66, and retired from DOTD. Daddy and Paw Paw were his favorite words to hear and he was blessed with a loving wife of 47 years and many treasured friends. He was a former member of...

Emily Felsenthal

Mar 10, 2013

Memorial service at 1pm Friday, March 15, 2013 at Miracle Place Church, 2080 Main Street, Baker, LA.

Service Memorial Service Miracle Place ChurchHav 2080 Main St. Baker, LA  70714 Friday, March 15, 2013 1:00pm

Joel Fontenot

Mar 10, 2013

A resident of Baker and a native of Baton Rouge, he passed away Sunday March 10, 2013 at Zachary Manor Nursing Home. He was 69 and a U.S. Army Veteran. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home Thursday March 14th 10:0010:45. Graveside service with military honors at 11:00 at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, conducted by Rev. Dennis Allen. Survived by his wife...

Homer Rials

Mar 6, 2013

A retired employee with the City of Baker, he was a resident of Baker and a native of Bogalusa. He passed away March 6, 2013 at Lane Regional Medical Center. He was 67. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, a loving brother and uncle. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home 9:0011:00 Saturday March 9th, with religious...

Gwen Murphy

Mar 4, 2013

A resident of Denham Springs, she passed away Monday, March 04, 2013 at Golden Age Nursing Home. She was 74 and a native of Chataignier. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, March 7, 2013 from 59pm, and on Friday, March 8, 2013 from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by...

Roger Thomas

Feb 22, 2013

A native and resident of Baker, he passed away at his home on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was 63, a US Army veteran, and a retired Instrument Technician with the City of Baton Rouge. Graveside services will be at 1pm on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Louisiana National Cemetery, conducted by Rev. George Harris. Survived by two grandchildren,...

Stanley Ponson, Jr.

Feb 22, 2013

Stanley A. Ponson, Jr., known by all as Rock, went to meet our Lord on Friday, February 22, 2013. He was 73, born on March 14, 1937 in White Castle, and resided most of his life in Baker and Head of Island. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 9am until...

George Jones

Feb 16, 2013

Services were private.

Alice Paine

Feb 16, 2013

A resident of Zachary for the past three years, she passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Lane Nursing Home, after being diagnosed with Myeloma Bone Marrow Cancer. She was 72, born January 15, 1941 in Vivian, Louisiana. She was employed by Braniff Airlines for 19 years, and retired from Federal Express after 12...

Laura Graham

Feb 14, 2013

A loving mother and daughter, she passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center. She was 35, a resident of Denham Springs, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 59pm. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survived by...

James Bizette

Feb 14, 2013

A retired supervisor with the Louisiana Dept. of Transportation and Development with 35 years of service, he passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013, at 12:35 a.m. at Baton Rouge General Midcity butterfly wing of pancreatic cancer. A resident of Baker and a native of Rougon, he was 73. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a graduate of...