All Obituaries

Donald "Rod" Terry Mier, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2021. He entered this world on May 1, 1938, born to Frank and Naomi Mier, in Rayne, LA. Rod honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked for Petroleum Helicopters in Lafayette, LA, Pennington Biomedical Research Center and Earl K. Long Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Rod is survived by his loving wife of 55...

Katherine "Kati" Gail Simmons, 32 years old, loving Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 28, 2021, at her home. She entered this world on February 14, 1989, born to Jennifer Beard Winward and Glen Simmons, in McComb, MS. She loved spending time with her children and family outdoors, going to the creek, riding dirt bikes, hunting, and just being a mom. Kati is survived by her children, Rhyan Anthony Rosenbach and...

Allen Joseph Allemond Sr., 82 years old, native of Arnaudville and resident of Prairieville passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at The Crossing. He was born on April 11, 1938, born to Julia Olivier Allemond and Raoul Allemond, Sr. Allen is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine Adams Allemond; sons, Allen Allemond Jr. and Greg Allemond and wife, Tammy; daughters, Sheila Boudreaux and Linda Bonvillain and husband, Chopper; grandchildren, Dustin (Laura), Natalie (Jonathan),...

Sarah Daugherty Williams, 97 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, & Great-Great Grandmother was called home to be with Jesus and reunited with her childhood sweetheart and husband, Clyde, on March 23, 2021. She entered this world on November 9, 1923, born to Lucy Daugherty, in Panola County, MS. She lived her life serving the Lord. She used her God given talents to bless others by knitting, and sewing for family, friends and missions around the world.  Her...

Thomas Alton Morgan, 80 years old, beloved Father, Husband, and Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 16, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 7, 1940, born to Merle and Alton Morgan, in Amite County, MS. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Baker, Louisiana. He graduated from Istrouma High School in 1958. He enjoyed spending time with his family, no matter if it was with his wife, children, grandchildren, or the...

How Innocent were those days, how rich we were to have known them. Fred Oliver Russell Jr, 85 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather passed away peacefully at his home Friday, March 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM. He entered this world on September 11, 1935, born to Myrtis and Fred Russell, Sr., in Torras, LA. He was a member of St Isidore Catholic Church. He worked construction work with Turner Industries and owned Royal Industrial Contractors. He also worked for the City of...

Florence Besson Foreman, 76 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2021. She entered this world on June 30, 1944, born to Keitha and William Besson, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a faithful member and Sunday school teacher of Istrouma Baptist Church. She was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Florence is survived by her two daughters, Jennifer Ann Rushing (William II) and Melissa...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Riles, Sr., 68 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 9, 2021. He entered this world on June 27, 1952, born to Maxie and Retus Riles, in Baton Rouge, LA. He loved to spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mechelle McDonald Riles; sons, Mike Riles, Jr., Keith Riles, and Chad Riles (Brandi); stepdaughters, Kimberly...

Robert W. Adams went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. He was 81 years old. A native of Mt. Auburn, IL and a resident of Zachary, LA. He was born on February 24, 1940. He served 3 years in the US Army. He was retired from the Dept. of Corrections with 21 years of service. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of 45 years; his 6 children, Jim Kent (Terri), Lonnie Kent (Liz), Lori Kent, Debbie Ponder (Jeff), Sabrina Moore (Jason) and Tarina Hornsey (Chris); 2 daughters from a...

Lester Nathaniel Doughty, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2021. He entered this world on September 26, 1937, born to Wesley and Lavinia Doughty, in Baker, LA. He loved camping and fishing and being the Music Director at his church, Faith Baptist. He was funny, outgoing and had an incredible love for life. Lester was a retired Captain of the Baker Fire Department. Lester is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sharon Hawes; his son,...