Obituaries

Paul Alex Carroll

Jun 11, 2025

Paul Alex Carroll, 87 years old, beloved Son and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 1, 1937, born to Lilly and Jerry Carroll, in Oak Grove, LA. Paul was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord with...

Bessie Stockton

Jun 10, 2025

Bessie Lee Stockton, 77 years old, beloved Wife, Daughter, and Mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 5, 1947, born to Leona and James Ortis, in New Roads, LA. Bessie was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Baton...

Dorothy Smith

Jun 2, 2025

Dorothy Mae Smith, 96 years old, our beloved Mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 24, 1929, born to Lillie and John Cambre, in Prairieville, LA. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, in Zachary. Dorothy...

Artie Scarbo

May 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mother, Artie Jean Scarbo, who left this world on May 28, 2025, to be with our Lord and Savior.

She was born October 7, 1941, and was a resident of Zachary, Louisiana. She enjoyed Crocheting and traveling and spending time with her family and friends, she will...

Versie Jones

May 28, 2025

Versie Gay Jones, 86, of Baker, LA, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on April 20, 1939, in Franklin County, MS, Versie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She lived a life of faith, marked by service, and filled with love. Always quick to lend a helping...

Elwood “Steve” de Bessonet

May 24, 2025

Elwood E. "Steve" de Bessonet, retired educator, entered into his eternal rest at Baton Rouge Health Care Center on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Steve was a resident of Baker, Louisiana since 1958 and was a native of Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

Steve was born on January 4, 1933 and was a graduate of Catholic High of Donaldsonville and LSU (master's degree...

Rufus Branch, Jr.

May 11, 2025

R.C. Branch, Jr., age 92, met Jesus face-to-face on Sunday, May 11, 2025. R.C. was born on July 29, 1932 in Zimmerman, Louisiana and currently resided in Slaughter, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana College in 1959 and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1962. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from which he was honorably...

Marjorie H. Simmons

May 7, 2025

Marjorie Hutson Simmons, 84 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 1, 1940, born to Myrtle and Marion Hutson, in Amite County, MS. Marjorie was a devoted follower of Christ and an active member of Milldale Baptist Church. She...

Ervin Heil

May 1, 2025

Ervin "Erv" Edward Heil, 90 years old, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 8, 1935, born to Almeda and Christian Heil, in Lake Placedo, TX. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed bowling with his wife, Helen, in...

Willie Berthelot, Sr.

Apr 17, 2025

Reverend Willie Mayo Berthelot, Sr., 93 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2025. He entered this world on April 12, 1932, born to Mary Edith and Joseph Berthelot, Sr., in Morganza, LA. Willie honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Deacon and faithful member of...

Anne "Lynne" Branton

Apr 11, 2025

Lynne Martin Branton, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Zachary, Louisiana, at the age of 88. Born on September 23, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by dedication to her family, her profession, and her passions.



Lynne was raised on the property of the...

Sylvia Gill

Apr 10, 2025

Sylvia Thibodeaux Gill, 83 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 14, 1941, born to Lillian and Sydney Thibodeaux, in Bunkie, LA. She was a longtime resident of Baker, LA and a parishioner of St....

Juanita Cavin

Apr 6, 2025

Juanita "Nita" Cavin Gautreau, 76 years old, beloved Mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 30, 1948, born to Estelle and Elgen Thornton, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was faithful in caring for her family at every opportunity and loved...

Callie M. Ashford

Mar 25, 2025

Callie Manning Ashford, 91 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Conway, Arkansas. She entered this world on April 11, 1933, born to Bessie and Allie Manning, in Pride, LA. She was a graduate from Istrouma High School, a longtime resident of Baker, LA....

Patricia Faye Jackson Joiner

Mar 24, 2025

Patricia Faye Jackson Joiner, 87 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 24, 1937, born to Hazel and Eddie Jackson, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. She was a member of Immaculate Conception of Denham Springs.

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Vivian Calhoun Harper

Mar 19, 2025

Vivian Calhoun Harper was called home to be with her Lord at age 73 at her home in Watson, LA March 19, 2025.

She was born July 3rd, 1951, in Opp, Alabama. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where she graduated from Davidson High School in May of 1970. There she met the love of her life, Gerry Harper. Two...

James Aaron

Mar 4, 2025

James "Jimmy" Murray Aaron, 77 years old, beloved Spouse and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on March 8, 1947, born to Carrie Mae and James Aaron, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church. He...

Bonnie Banta

Feb 21, 2025

Bonnie Labatut Banta, 71 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 10, 1953, born to Gladys and John Labatut, in Baton Rouge, LA. She worked in the finance business for 42 years.

Bonnie is survived by her loving...

Leda Belle Jones

Feb 19, 2025

Leda Belle Jones, 87 years old, beloved Mother and Daughter, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 25, 1937, born to Rowena and Isom Hebert, in Oberlin, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Leda is survived...

Florence Ann Felton

Feb 9, 2025

Florence Ann Eoff Felton, born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Feb 4, 1930, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2025, she was 95. She and her husband George were responsible for helping to plan and develop BREC's Greater Baton Rouge Zoo where they worked alongside one another for over 30 years. She is...