All Obituaries

Doris May Strayer Lantrip, age 99, passed away peacefully January 20, 2022. She was born April 21, 1922, in York, PA to Raymond and Blanche Strayer. She married William Wayne Lantrip at the age of 21 and were married for 53 years when he preceded her in death in 1997. Doris loved her husband and was a dedicated mother who traveled through several states while her husband relocated with his job working at Minnesota Pipeline, then moved to Zachary, Louisiana in 1963. She enjoyed her time...

Louis J Blanchard, 64, of Brownfields was called home, on January 12, 2022 after a long battle with Alzhiemer's. He was born to parents William and Earline Blanchard, on December 12, 1957 in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Glen Oaks High School; was a mechanic for many years and teacher at LTC Greensburg and Hammond. L.J is survived by his loving wife Angie McCearly Blanchard; daughters Heather Templet (Carl) and Sheree Gerald (Patrick); son Justin Blanchard (Katelyn). Left to cherish...

Norman Jules Thoms, Sr. 89 years old, resident of Baton Rouge, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10. 2022. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Norman is survived by his son, Skeeter Thoms; daughters, Melanie Turner (Darrell), Becky Granata (Steve), Tammy Sides (Charlie); step-sons Johnny Thompson (Connie), Gary Thompson; step daughter Peggy Watson (Joey); 13 grandchildren...

Norris Phillip Guilbeau, 83 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2022. He entered this world on May 9, 1938, born to Myrtis and Neal Guilbeau, in Plaucheville, LA. Norris is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Edna Guilbeau; his children, Ryan Guilbeau, Sheri Roubique, and Garrett Guilbeau; stepchildren, Donna Wells, Eddie Wells, and Dee Fellows; numerous grandchildren and...

Barry Stephen Forbes passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 74, a native of Baker and resident of Zachary. Barry graduated from Baker High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Thursday, January 13, 2022, from 9:00am to 11:00am until the Funeral Service at 11:00am conducted by Reverend...

Linden Andrew Babin Jr., 57 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 13, 1964, born to Gloria and Linden Babin, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center. Linden was a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. Linden is survived by his parents, Linden Andrew Babin, Sr. and Gloria Hawkins Babin; son, Adam Babin and wife, Morgan;...

Larry Richard Bullard, 66 years old, of Zachary, LA was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 1, 1955, born to Richard and Jeanette Bullard, in Whiteville, NC. He was a First Class Serviceman for Gulf States Utilities, which is now Entergy Corp. where he put in over 30 years of service before retiring. Those who knew him knew his love and passion for cars and music Larry is survived by his...

Bettie Jean Pope Carroll, 80 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 27, 1941, born to Zula and James Pope, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a light in the lives of everyone that knew her. Bettie is survived by her daughter Karmen Brumfield Poole, husband Ben; her son Max O. Brumfield, III, wife Risha; grandchildren, Sheena Poole...

Lacey Fletcher, daughter of Clay and Sheila Fletcher of Slaughter, Louisiana, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, with a brief graveside service immediately following at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Baker, Louisiana.

James Donald "Jim" Fergerson, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 1, 1938, born to Pearl and Willie Fergerson, in Moulton, AL. He was a long-time, faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Charlotte Parker Fergerson; son; James Stephen “Steve” Fergerson and his wife Jami; daughter, Alicia Nicole McKeough and...