Obituaries

Helen Marsh

May 27, 2023

Helen Louise Wiggins Marsh was entrusted to God's care on May 27, 2023 at Oakwood Assisted Living. She was 89, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Fort Necessity, LA.

 

She graduated from Mercy Hospital in Vicksburg, MS in 1954 as a registered nurse. She retired from Lane Memorial Hospital.

 

She was an accomplished baker and...

Joan Frizzell

May 20, 2023

Joan Hinson Frizzell, 88 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2023. She entered this world on February 27, 1935, born to Cade and Natalie Hinson, in Houston, TX.

Joan is survived by her two sons, James Richard Frizzell and wife Elizabeth Carnie Frizzell of Slaughter, Randall Scott Frizzell...

Robert LeDoux "Bob"

May 17, 2023

Robert Edward LeDoux "Bob", 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 17, 2023. He entered this world on February 5, 1944, born to Walter and Irona LeDoux in Opelousas, LA. He loved to travel the country, visiting different casinos along the way. He enjoyed classic cars and reading about history. He...

James Noble

May 11, 2023

James Eugene Noble, 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 11, 2023. He entered this world on April 14, 1944, born to Elbon and Thelma Noble, in Clinton, LA. James honorably served his country in the United Sates Army.

James is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Brenda...

Loretta Verbois

May 9, 2023

Like a beautiful flower admired by all - it too must drop its petals and die but not before fertilizing the ground for the next blooms.

Loretta Patt Verbois, born August 23, 1948, passed on to her Maker peacefully May 9, 2023. She was adored by her husband David Emile Verbois for 54 years. Together they built a...

Linda Champagne

May 1, 2023

Linda Joyce Rushing Champagne, 75 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 1, 2023. She entered this world on October 16, 1947, born to Annie Palmer Rushing and Calvin Rushing, in Baker, LA. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family gatherings. She loved the...

Douglas Milligan

Apr 24, 2023

Douglas "Doug" Charles Milligan Sr., 70 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 25, 1952, born in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked most of his life as a Pressman in the Printing Industry and later worked for LEWCO as...

Coral Limbers

Apr 20, 2023

Coral Lois Jones Limbers, 84 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on March 6, 1939, born to Minnie and Frederick Jones, in Auckland, New Zealand. She was very proud to be a United States...

Melvin Graves

Apr 12, 2023

Melvin Newton Graves, 86 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 12, 2023. He entered this world on December 22, 1936, born to Sylvester and Alma Graves, in Ellisville, MS. He was a cherished member of Brownfields Baptist Church. Melvin was known as a loving, giving, caring, helping, generous Christian man....

Ryan Mclin

Apr 5, 2023

2 Timothy, 4:7 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Ryan Benjamin McLin, 41 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle and Friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on...

Stephen Crittenden

Apr 1, 2023

Stephen Charles Crittenden, 51 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 1, 2023. He entered this world on October 5, 1971, born to Charles and Linda Crittenden, in Baton Rouge, LA. Stephen honorably served his country in the US Air Force. Stephen is survived by his son, Acelen Bourgeois; father, Charles...

Samuel Cleveland

Mar 24, 2023

Samuel "Sam" Reed Cleveland, 69 years old, beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 24, 2023. He entered this world on August 26, 1953, born to Ouida Hewitt Cleveland and Billy Cleveland, in Jackson, MS. He was a Deacon for many years at First Baptist Church of Baker...

Michael Oubre

Mar 18, 2023

Michael "Mike" Ray Oubre, 60, of Clinton Louisiana, went home with Jesus on March 18, 2023 at 8:29 a.m. Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Paw Paw and Friend, these were only a few of the names we knew Mike by, he was so much more, but these are the titles that he was the happiest with. Mike was a fisherman...

Yvonne Blackwell

Mar 12, 2023

Yvonne Roberta Parden Blackwell, 87 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2023. She entered this world on November 9, 1935, born to Erma Moritz Parden and Ralph Parden, in Shreveport, LA. She was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Isidore...

Arthur Baillio, Sr.

Mar 12, 2023

Arthur Alfred Baillio, Sr. "Al", 94 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2023. He entered this world on September 15, 1928, born to Jane Juneau Baillio and John Wilmer Baillio, Sr., in Alexandria, LA. He was a member of St....

Sunday Johnston

Mar 10, 2023

Sunday Swain Johnston, 76 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2023. She entered this world on April 7, 1946, born to Genevieve Hathcox Swain and David Swain, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. She was very...

Jerry Girlinghouse, Sr.

Mar 7, 2023

Jerry Wayne Girlinghouse, Sr., 78 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 4, 1945, born to Grace Townsend Girlinghouse and Guvie Girlinghouse, in Baton Rouge, LA. He owned Jerry's Transmission Service...

Melissa Mccleary

Mar 7, 2023

Melissa "Missie" Cope McCleary, 56, passed away peacefully at her home, March 7, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Eugene and Anita Hill Cope on November 2, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Baker High School in 1984. She had a big heart and child-like spirit. Her kindness was felt...

Evelyn Acosta

Mar 5, 2023

Evelyn Elaine Kimball Acosta, 76 years old, beloved Mother, Sister, and Aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 10, 1946, born to Shirley Grady Kimball and Oliver Kimball, in Simmesport, LA. She retired from the Office of Motor Vehicles...

Joe E. "Coach" Calloway

Mar 2, 2023

Joe Edward (Coach) Calloway passed away on March 2, 2023, at The Carpenter House after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi on November 1, 1937, to Katherine Kirkland and Lonnie Ray (Buddy) Calloway. He later moved to Baker, Louisiana where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Baker High School in 1955 and...