Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Melissa "Missie" Cope McCleary, 56, passed away peacefully at her home, March 7, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Eugene and Anita Hill Cope on November 2, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Baker High School in 1984. She had a big heart and child-like spirit. Her kindness was felt...

Mar 7, 2023

Jerry Wayne Girlinghouse, Sr., 78 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 4, 1945, born to Grace Townsend Girlinghouse and Guvie Girlinghouse, in Baton Rouge, LA. He owned Jerry's Transmission Service...

Mar 5, 2023

Evelyn Elaine Kimball Acosta, 76 years old, beloved Mother, Sister, and Aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 10, 1946, born to Shirley Grady Kimball and Oliver Kimball, in Simmesport, LA. She retired from the Office of Motor Vehicles...

Mar 2, 2023

Joe Edward (Coach) Calloway passed away on March 2, 2023, at The Carpenter House after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi on November 1, 1937, to Katherine Kirkland and Lonnie Ray (Buddy) Calloway. He later moved to Baker, Louisiana where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Baker High School in 1955 and...

Feb 24, 2023

Vivian Potts Guerin, 73 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2023. She entered this world on July 1, 1949, born to Virginia and JW Potts, in TN. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. She was always ready to serve...

Feb 21, 2023

Joseph Murvis Daigle, 89 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2023. He entered this world on May 25, 1933, born to Thelma LeDoux Daigle and Adam Daigle, in Richard, LA. Joseph honorably served his country in the United States Army...

Feb 18, 2023

Bobbie Caston Scott, 88 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2023., surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 21, 1934, born to Alma Olivia Marson Caston and Raiford Lucian Caston, in Baton Rouge, LA. She loved bowling...

Feb 16, 2023

Deborah Bankston Normand, 71 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2023. She entered this world on July 5, 1951, born to Wilka and Samuel Bankston, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a long-time member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Deborah is survived by...

Feb 13, 2023

John Dwain Vidrine, Jr., 50 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather, Brother, and Uncle, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 21, 1972, born to Iris Williams Vidrine and John Vidrine, in Pascagoula, MS. He loved being with his family...

Feb 12, 2023

Victor Disedare, of Ethel Louisiana went to Heaven to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 9:52 pm. He was 81 years old. He was born on October 24, 1941, in Coushatta, Louisiana. Son of the late Santon Disedare and Lucille Disedare Shelton. He honorably served for 4 years in the US Air Force state side....

Feb 3, 2023

Susan Lorraine Roush, 60 years old, beloved Sister and Daughter and Aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 2, 1962, born to Mary and Walter Roush, in Norfolk, Virginia. Susan is survived by her loving brothers, Robert Glen Roush...

Jan 31, 2023

Jerry F. Brasseaux, 92 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 9, 1930, born to Artelus Fontenot and Beatrice Ortego Fontenot, in Grand Prairie, LA. She was a member of St. Anne...

Jan 30, 2023

Dorothy "Dot" Ann Mullen Estess, 80 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 17, 1942, born to Nell and Samuel Mullen and a native of Maringouin, LA. She was a long-time member...

Jan 27, 2023

Alma Jean Granger Mancuso, 79 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, His Honey, Their Mama, Their Nawnaw, and My Red, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 15, 1943, born to Florence Borskey Granger and Frank Granger, Sr., in Zachary, LA....

Jan 21, 2023

Mason Schexsnayder, 94 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2023. He entered this world on November 13, 1928, born to Edna Mae and Severin Schexsnayder, in Palmetto, LA. Mason honorably served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He was...

Jan 6, 2023

Sheila Passman Jordan passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was 64 years old, born to Talmadge and Ann Passman in Franklinton. She was a member of First Baptist in Baker, LA. Sheila enjoyed crocheting and cross-stitching and loved caring for her grandchildren.

Sheila is survived by her husband, Charles Brady Jordan;...

Dec 31, 2022

Thomas Everette Taylor of Baker, LA passed from this life on December 31, 2022 at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital while surrounded by his family. He was born on July 19, 1961 in San Antonio, Texas and was adopted into the family of Fred Oscar Taylor and Faye Joyce Hebert Taylor who loved him unconditionally. He met his best...

Dec 30, 2022

Mary Ettace McCoy Roush, 83 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2022. She entered this world on September 28, 1939, born to Ethel McGehee and Tru Earl McCoy, in New Orleans, LA. Mary honorably served her country in the United States Marine Corp. She was...

Dec 28, 2022

Wroten, Ina"Marie" (Bryant)

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Marie Wroten, 77, of Baker was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Alvin Wroten Jr.; sons Ray Wroten and wife Laura and Lee Wroten and wife MeLissa; daughter Tammy...

Dec 25, 2022

Margaret Ann Donaldson passed in peace, Sunday, December 25, 2022 at the age of 82. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Julius Ray Donaldson; son and daughter in-law Larry and Lisa Donaldson; daughter and son in-law Carol and Craig Dugas. Her 8 grandchildren that brought her great joy; Bradley, Brian and Brett Donaldson, Candice Savant...