Obituaries

Feb 16, 2023

Deborah Bankston Normand, 71 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2023. She entered this world on July 5, 1951, born to Wilka and Samuel Bankston, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a long-time member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Deborah is survived by...

Feb 13, 2023

John Dwain Vidrine, Jr., 50 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Stepfather, Brother, and Uncle, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 21, 1972, born to Iris Williams Vidrine and John Vidrine, in Pascagoula, MS. He loved being with his family...

Feb 12, 2023

Victor Disedare, of Ethel Louisiana went to Heaven to be with his Savior on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 9:52 pm. He was 81 years old. He was born on October 24, 1941, in Coushatta, Louisiana. Son of the late Santon Disedare and Lucille Disedare Shelton. He honorably served for 4 years in the US Air Force state side....

Feb 3, 2023

Susan Lorraine Roush, 60 years old, beloved Sister and Daughter and Aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 2, 1962, born to Mary and Walter Roush, in Norfolk, Virginia. Susan is survived by her loving brothers, Robert Glen Roush...

Jan 31, 2023

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...

Jan 30, 2023

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...

Jan 27, 2023

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....

Jan 21, 2023

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...

Jan 6, 2023

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;...

Dec 31, 2022

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...

Dec 30, 2022

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...

Dec 28, 2022

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...

Dec 25, 2022

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...

Dec 23, 2022

Roland James "Jimmy" Langlois, Jr., 86 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1936, in Baton Rouge, born to Ruth Stiles Langlois and Roland Langlois, Sr. He was a lifetime member of First Baptist...

Dec 23, 2022

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...

Dec 21, 2022

Ruby Milton McCarthy passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. She was 83, a native of Denham Springs, LA, and retired from the LA Department of Labor. She was an avid fan of LSU Tiger Baseball and Football. Ruby is survived by her two sons, Jack Gunter, Sr., and wife, Christine, and Steve Gunter, and...

Dec 17, 2022

Etta Mae Crochet Langlois, 83 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2022. She entered this world on October 11, 1939, born to Tamer and Norman Crochet, in Istrouma, LA. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Baker. She was...

Dec 15, 2022

William Sistrunk of Baker, Louisiana passed away on Dec 15, 2022.

Dec 13, 2022

Jeanette Stubbs Hanna, 90, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 25, 1932, born to Pauline and Denmund Stubbs, in Pride, LA. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. Jeanette is survived by her daughter, Brenda Hanna Hofmeester...

Dec 13, 2022

Velma B. Boyd, age 99, passed away December 13, 2022. She was a beloved wife and homemaker who will be missed. She is survived by her brother-in-law, James Larry Boyd (Phyllis) of Riverside, CA; sister-in-law, Verna St. Amant (Eugene) of Cypress, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving...