Obituaries

Hazel Hagan

Oct 4, 2023

Sweet Hazel D. Hagan joined family and friends in a much better place on October 4, 2023. Born in 1927 in southern Illinois, she embraced many changes in her lifetime with a spirit of adventure. Hazel was married to Lowell Hagan for 62 years. Together, they moved 19 times around the country in pursuit of Lowell's career goals. At each...

Garnet Farris

Sep 30, 2023

Garnet Farris, 91 years old, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Aunt was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on March 16, 1932, born to Arah and James Herford, in Westlake, LA. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Baker. She...

Jerry Thomas Gurney

Sep 10, 2023

Jerry Thomas Gurney passed away at his home in Zachary, LA on September 10, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born in Baker, LA on November 24, 1934, and grew up in Zachary, LA. Jerry graduated from Zachary High School in the class of 1952. Shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served until November of 1955....

Irene Andrews Booker

Sep 6, 2023

On September 6, 2023, Irene Andrews Booker, 95, was welcomed to eternal life by her husband, Thomas Alex Booker, Jr, daughter Alexis Campbell, and parents Irene and Robert Andrews.

Irene is survived by daughters Florence Baker (Milton) and Marilyn Crochet (Paul). Her grandchildren are Daron "Beaux" Baker (Shelly), Gaela Moncrief (Shane), Paula Miley (Bill), Randy Crochet (Toni), Stefanie...

Emmett Smith

Sep 5, 2023

A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, and friend to many, Emmett "Smitty, Lefty" Smith, Jr, passed away into the presence of the Lord, on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was 93 years old and a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. His senior year at Baker High School, Emmett and his team won the basketball state...

Willard "Bubbie" Gunter

Aug 26, 2023

Willard "Bubbie" Joseph Gunter, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, at the age of 82. Born on November 21, 1940, in Alexandria, LA, Bubbie was the son of the late Frank and Sara Belle Gunter. He resided in Denham Springs, LA at the time of his passing.

Bubbie was known for his hard work and dedication as a...

Fred Richard Dixon

Aug 24, 2023

Fred Richard Dixon, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army, Retired. A resident of Zachary, LA. Fred went to be with his Heavenly Father in the early morning hours on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Fred was born in Statesboro, Georgia September 28, 1926. He graduated from high school there and then entered the Army during WWII and served for 22 years, attaining the...

Marie Decker

Aug 23, 2023

Marie Theresa Austin Decker went to the Lord at 10:14pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 while at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home in New Roads, Louisiana. She was attended by her son and the many members of her family who visited throughout her last days. She was born on November 12, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Felix and...

Joseph Campanile

Aug 20, 2023

Joseph A. Campanile, 81, of St. Francisville passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe served our country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Carpenter by trade. Joe attended First Baptist Church in Baker. He loved fishing, watching animals in their natural habitat, feeding birds and deer and spending time with his family.

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Bonnie Minchew

Aug 16, 2023

Bonnie Faye Bailey Minchew, 81 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away peacefully at her home, on August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on March 23, 1942, born to Celia Dumas Bailey and Earl Bailey, in Urania, LA. She retired from Bellsouth and Aflac. She was the first female telephone installer in...

O. Earl Smith

Aug 13, 2023

 

Olar Earl Smith, 95 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 13, 2023. He entered this world on January 30, 1928, born to Rosa and Olar Smith, in Magnolia, MS. Olar honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII....

Donis Betty Martin

Aug 7, 2023

Donis Betty Bateman Martin, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 11, 1932, born to Claudie Foreman Bateman and Delos Bateman, in Gloster, MS. She was a member of First Baptist...

Julius Beasley

Aug 1, 2023

Julius Lavirl Beasley, 94 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great- Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 4, 1928 in Natchez, MS.

Julius spent his whole life in the service of others. Throughout his life, he...

Louis Bergeron

Jul 29, 2023

Louis J. Bergeron Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 29, 2023. He was 77 years old and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War (1967-1968). He was a retired industrial stainless steel sales manager for PVF and Southwest Stainless from 1973 to 2011.

Louis was a fun-loving, generous man who loved his family tremendously. He...

Myrtis Keith

Jul 29, 2023

Myrtis Brashear Keith, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 10, 1940, born to Eunice McCulloch Brashear and Jesse Brashear, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic...

Makayla Moore

Jul 28, 2023

Makayla Armani Moore passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Zachary, Louisiana at the age of 18.

Makayla was born in Baton Rouge on January 11, 2005, to Patrick Moore and Tabatha Escue. She spent her childhood fishing, playing basketball, and loving on animals (especially her dog BJ). Makayla was happiest with family, especially her siblings:...

Richie Quinn Bullock, Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Richie Bullock is at rest with the Father. He was the son of Richie Q. Bullock, Sr. and Euna Crawford Bullock. He was born in Tylertown, MS and died in Florida after having lived in Baker, LA for 57 years. He was married to Sandra Wilkins Bullock for 65 years and father to two daughters: Sheree Clement (Eddie) and Lisa...

Thomas Blue

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Porter Blue, 85 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2023. He entered this world on April 14, 1938, born to Violet and Porter Blue, in New Orleans, LA. He was a member of Wilson Community Church. He retired from the Baton Rouge...

Janet Mosley

Jul 2, 2023

Janet Abbott Mosley, 62 years old, was called to her heavenly home, on July 2, 2023 as she was surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 21, 1961, born to Jeanette and George Abbott, in Baton Rouge, LA. Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. In the past 5 years, Janet opened her home...

Jean Wall Powell

Jul 2, 2023

Jean W. Powell of Baker, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center on July 2, 2023, at the age of 90. Her children and grandchildren were the loves of her life.

 

She is survived by her son, Bill Powell (Mary), daughter Carol Powell Roshto; grandchildren Brandon (Katie) Powell, Amber (Shaun) Doiron, Brian Roshto, Willo Powell; great-grandchildren...