All Obituaries

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 Catholic Church and a former member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Jerry and her husband, Charles R. Brasseaux, Sr. loved family gatherings, cruising,...

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 of Riverside Baptist Church. Dot is survived by her daughters, Cindy Crumholt Burns (Jerry), Susan Kelly Crumholt, Julie Kristine Crumholt,...

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. She loved her sons, grandchildren, daughter in law, and LSU Tigers! Alma is survived by her sons, Angelo "Buster" Mancuso, Jr, and Nicky Mancuso...

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 a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Mason is survived by his loving wife of 75 years, Mary Giordano Schexsnayder; son, Mason...

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; sons, Brady Houston Jordan (Brittney) of Central and Joshua Thomas Jordan (Fiancé, Melissa Debenedetto) of Central; daughter, Anna Marie...

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 friend, Jill Noel Doran in 1986 and they were married on May 18, 1991. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred and Faye Taylor, and his sister Tisa Taylor. He is...

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 a member of Slaughter United Methodist Church. She retired from Louisiana House of Representatives after 30 years of service. She loved her fur babies and enjoyed...

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 Merritt and husband Paul; grandchildren Brittany Stewart and husband Bobby, Eddie Merritt, Hunter Wroten and Tristan Merritt; and great-children...

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 and Clayton Dugas, Alicia Robbins, Jodie Lambert and Sonny Lambert. She also shared that joy with her 17 great grandchildren. Ann is preceded...

Eileen Faye Chambers Durham Eileen Faye Chambers Durham beloved Wife, Mother and Nana was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, December 23, 2022. She entered this world on June 2, 1950 to Edward T. and Amanda Jane Chambers in Houston, Texas. She loved her family, her church family, embroidery, and crafting but nothing made her more proud than her grandchildren. Eileen lived a life dedicated to serving others which included a long nursing career. She retired from...