All Obituaries

Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Psalm 113:2 Norma June Morgan was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 19, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old. Norma attended LSU where she played tennis and pursued general studies. It was there she met the love of her life whom she married and had three children and gained a stepdaughter. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and homemaker. After the...

Melanie Spears of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on Sep 19, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dicky Ray Smith, 59 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Son was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 2, 1962, born to Retha Moak Smith and Kermit Smith, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was an avid lover of the outdoors, loving to fish and hunt. Dicky is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Donna Smith; daughter, Madelyn Smith; grandchildren, Zoie Bacon, Wade and Samuel...

Jennifer Jean Milligan Hastings, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 12, 2021. She entered this world on September 8, 1949, born to Sarah Maggio and Donald Milligan, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sherriff's Office, she took great pride in being their first female civil process server. She loved the Lord, going to the beach, her family, friends, and her dog,...

Deborah "Debbie" Ory Sanders, 70 years old, beloved Wife and Mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2021. She entered this world on June 28, 1951, born to Mary Aldridge Ory and Virgil Ory, in Baton Rouge, LA. Debbie is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Reginald "Reggie" Sanders; daughter, Candi Ory Waid and husband, Rett Waid; brother, Bill Ory and wife, Chery Ory; her beloved dogs; and a host of nieces and...

Gail Guepet Ryan, a resident of Baton Rouge and native of Baker, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 85. Loving mother to David McGovern (Karon), Stephen Ryan (Jackie), and Kevin Ryan. Grandmother of Adam McGovern, Sean McGovern, Kathleen McGovern, Jason Ryan, Alixandra Ryan, and Kaden Ryan. Great grandmother of Aubrey Rose McGovern. Sister to Jacob Guepet. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold Ryan, her brother, Michael Guepet, and her parents,...

Helen Delores Redden Robertson, 85 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 17, 1935, born to Agnes Doughty Redden and Willie Robert Redden, in Greensburg, LA. She loved her cats, baking for Christmas, and always wanted to be with family. Helen is survived by her daughters, Tracy Phillips and husband, Mark, Kim Foote and...

Jon Roger "J.R." Wunstel, 61 years old, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 6, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 24, 1959, born to Shirley Yost Wunstel and Jack Wunstel, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a lifelong member of Blackwater United Methodist Church. He lived for his family, hunting, and was an avid Harley Davidson rider. Jon is survived by his loving wife of 39...

Rita M. Fisher, 78 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 4, 2021. She entered this world on December 5, 1942, in Opelousas, LA. Rita is survived by her sons,O'Neil Fisher, Vandrus Fisher, Jr.; sister, Mary Jane L.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Rita is preceded in death her husband, Vandrus Fisher, Sr.; and parents. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Friday,...

James Michael "Mike" Farris, Sr., 68 years old, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 1, 2021. He entered this world on February 15, 1953, born to Minnie Peacock Farris and Luther Farris, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren Mike is survived by his loving wife of over 40 years, Mary Drummond Farris; sons,...