Obituaries

Feb 5, 2022

Jimmie Doyle Thaxton, 83 years old and a resident of Baker, LA was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 5, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 22, 1938, born to Reba and John Thaxton, Jr., in Longview, MS. Jimmie honorably served his country in...

Feb 2, 2022

Theresa Jean Picard Cress, 55 years old, beloved Wife and Mother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on April 7, 1966, born to Elsie Bass Picard and Willie Picard, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a longtime member of Louisiana Educators...

Feb 1, 2022

Mrs. Edith Lucille Richhart Moore, 92 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 1, 2022. She entered this world on March 17, 1929, born to William and Bonnie Richhart, in Loranger, LA. She will be remembered as Gran by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and for her...

Jan 29, 2022

Annie Ree (Palmer) Rushing, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother known for an unrivaled crawfish bisque and often found with a fishing pole in her hand, died January 29, 2022. She was 93. Annie Ree was born in Albany, Louisiana, in 1928 and lived most of her life in Baker, where she and her husband Calvin raised their three children. She...

Jan 27, 2022

Allie Mae Bordelon Matusicky, 93 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2022. She entered this world on March 2, 1928, born to Flora Juneau Bordelon and Edwin Neville Bordelon, in Marksville, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She loved to...

Jan 24, 2022

God felt like he needed an organizer so on January 24, 2022, he called Albert "Bo" Farris home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. Bo was born on February 21, 1929, to John and Carrie Farris in Hutton, LA. Bo honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Bo was a lifelong Baptist and a...

Jan 20, 2022

Doris May Strayer Lantrip, age 99, passed away peacefully January 20, 2022. She was born April 21, 1922, in York, PA to Raymond and Blanche Strayer. She married William Wayne Lantrip at the age of 21 and were married for 53 years when he preceded her in death in 1997. Doris loved her husband and was a dedicated mother...

Jan 12, 2022

Louis J Blanchard, 64, of Brownfields was called home, on January 12, 2022 after a long battle with Alzhiemer's. He was born to parents William and Earline Blanchard, on December 12, 1957 in Baton Rouge. He graduated from Glen Oaks High School; was a mechanic for many years and teacher at LTC Greensburg and Hammond. L.J is survived by...

Jan 10, 2022

Norman Jules Thoms, Sr. 89 years old, resident of Baton Rouge, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10. 2022. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Norman is survived by his son, Skeeter Thoms; daughters, Melanie Turner (Darrell), Becky Granata (Steve), Tammy Sides...

Jan 10, 2022

Norris Phillip Guilbeau, 83 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2022. He entered this world on May 9, 1938, born to Myrtis and Neal Guilbeau, in Plaucheville, LA. Norris is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Edna Guilbeau; his children, Ryan...

Jan 8, 2022

Barry Stephen Forbes passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was 74, a native of Baker and resident of Zachary. Barry graduated from Baker High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. He loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker...

Jan 5, 2022

Bettie Jean Pope Carroll, 80 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 27, 1941, born to Zula and James Pope, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a light in the lives of everyone...

Jan 5, 2022

Larry Richard Bullard, 66 years old, of Zachary, LA was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 1, 1955, born to Richard and Jeanette Bullard, in Whiteville, NC. He was a First Class Serviceman for Gulf States Utilities, which is now...

Jan 5, 2022

Linden Andrew Babin Jr., 57 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 13, 1964, born to Gloria and Linden Babin, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of Bethany World Prayer Center. Linden was a devoted...

Jan 3, 2022

Lacey Fletcher, daughter of Clay and Sheila Fletcher of Slaughter, Louisiana, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM, with a brief...

Jan 1, 2022

James Donald "Jim" Fergerson, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 1, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on June 1, 1938, born to Pearl and Willie Fergerson, in Moulton, AL. He was a long-time, faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church.

Jim is survived...

Dec 31, 2021

Rithi Nguyen Collignon, known by most as "Kim," was called home to be with Jesus Christ on December 31, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after a short battle with Covid and a stroke. She was 72 years-old. She was born in Saigon, Vietnam on October 25, 1949. She was the youngest of 5...

Dec 30, 2021

Louis Winston Freeman Jr., 47 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 30, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 25, 1974, born to Brenda and Louis Freeman, Sr., in Zachary, LA. Jr. is survived by his loving parents, Louis Winston Freeman, Sr. and Brenda Gail...

Dec 23, 2021

Michael Long "Mickey" Martin, 77 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 23, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on October 9, 1944, born to Julius and Jimmie Martin, in West Monroe, LA. Mickey enjoyed spending time in the outdoors camping, fishing, and riding...

Dec 22, 2021

George Ray Collignon, 65 years old, was called on December 22, 2021 from life on earth by Our Father. We know that "it is no part of Our Heavenly Father's will that any of these little ones be lost"; therefore, we hope and pray, and invite you to hope and pray, that His great mercy will be extended to...