Obituaries

Richard Rayburn

Jan 21, 2024

In flesh we mourn, in God's spirit we celebrate the life of Richard Gordon Rayburn, 83 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 19, 1940, born to Helen and John Rayburn,...

Linda Yllander

Jan 17, 2024

Linda Jean Clingan Yllander, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2024. She entered this world on March 16, 1941, born to Evelyn Jones Clingan and Thomas Clingan, in Texarkana, AR.

Linda is survived by her sons, Rick Yllander (Lisa) of Ethel, Jeff Yllander...

Eula Courville

Jan 16, 2024

Eula Marie Meche Courville, 94 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2024. She entered this world on September 12, 1929, in St Landry Parish, LA. She was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Legion of Mary.

Eula is survived by her...

Tony J. Nolan, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Tony Joe Nolan, Sr., 79 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great- Grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2024. He entered this world on December 13, 1944, born to Marteze and Cleveland Nolan, in Pensacola, Florida. Tony served 44 years with the IBEW Local 995 as a...

Lydia Cox

Jan 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lydia Stennett Cox

Lydia Stennett Cox, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished member of the Baker, LA community, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at Lane Regional Medical Center, in Zachary, LA. Born on June 21, 1949, Lydia lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and...

Dorothy Bujol

Dec 27, 2023

 

Dorothy "Dot" Gwendolyn Bujol, 86 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dot entered this world on August 15, 1937, born to Vergie and Aubrey Hamilton, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was retired from...

Laura Elaine Sulfridge Burgess

Dec 26, 2023

Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton

Dec 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to many and respected member of the community. Scotty took his final breath on December 23, 2023, at the age of 78, at home in Baker, Louisiana.

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Beth Ann Rush

Dec 15, 2023

Beth Ann Rush, age 79, born in New Orleans on July 15, 1944, a resident of Gretna and later Baton Rouge passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Louisiana State University. She was married to the late Gordon L....

Mary Allen

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Benzer Allen, 81 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary is survived by her loving children, Robin (Sims) and Shane (Donna); numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the celebration of...

Mary Lou Spears

Nov 27, 2023

In the early morning of Monday, November 27, 2023, Mary Lou Spears, age 90, entered her final resting place in Heaven. She was born to Katie and E.M. "Bubba" Farmer on June 19, 1933 at her home in Montgomery, TX.

Mary Lou was the first commissioned woman officer in the Baker Police Department, and a long-time member of the...

William Darrell "WD" Johnson

Nov 5, 2023

William Darrell "WD" Johnson, 75 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 5, 2023, peacefully at his home. He entered this world on August 30, 1948, born to Opal and WH "Dub" Johnson, in Lecompte, LA. He retired from Exxon Chemical in 2003...

Walter "Ray" Cotton

Oct 25, 2023

 

Walter “Ray” Cotton, 78 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 25, 2023. He entered this world on December 28, 1944, born to Roger and Hattie Cotton, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Kennedy Cotton; his...

Jimmy Johnston

Oct 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Johnston

July 14, 1947 - October 22, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Jimmy Johnston, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Surrounded by his loved ones, Jimmy departed this life on October 22, 2023, at his home in the City of Central, LA at...

Barbara Chustz

Oct 20, 2023

Barbara Ann Everett Chustz, 82 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 14, 1941, born to Lillie Marie Gant Everett and John Everett, Sr., in Kossuth, MS. She was a member...

Henrietta Manuel

Oct 19, 2023

Henrietta Magdalene (Gain) Manuel was born July 22,1937 on the family farm in Pocahontas, Arkansas. She was the daughter of Cleatious Sylvester Gain and Frances Blissenback Gain. She entered into eternal rest on October 19,2023 at the age of 86. Henrietta retired from the East Baton Rouge School System (Cafeteria) to become a stay-at-home grandmother and spend many wonderful years...

Thomas Pine

Oct 15, 2023

 

Thomas Evan Pine, Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to many, and loving member of his community, passed away on October 15, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on March 31, 1936, in McComb, Mississippi, to parents whose love and guidance shaped him into the remarkable person he became.

Thomas, known affectionately as Tom...

Iris Cunningham

Oct 10, 2023

In Loving Memory of Iris Bagley Cunningham

Born on May 4, 1945, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Iris Bagley Cunningham, a cherished soul, breathed her last breath on October 10, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family. She leaves behind a legacy that will forever impact those who had the privilege of crossing paths with her.

Iris, a...

Leslie Townsend

Oct 4, 2023

Leslie Paul Townsend sadly left us on October 4, 2023. His loving wife and cherished little dog, Reuben were by his side.  Leslie was a retired Probation and Parole Officer with the Department of Corrections where he fulfilled his duties with honor, integrity, and compassion. Leslie loved Jesus with his whole heart and soul.

He is survived by his wife,...

Allen Mock

Oct 4, 2023

Allen Eugene Mock, a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, lifetime member of the Boilermakers Local Union 582, and long-time member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2023, at the age of 78. Surrounded by the warmth of his family, Allen's journey on Earth came to a close, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard...