Obituaries

Feb 21, 2022

“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.’” John 11:25-26

Theresa Geraldine "Gerry" Abbott Butcher, 93 years old, a native of Maringouin, Louisiana, and a resident of Baker for 62 years, passed...

Feb 17, 2022

Stitt, Dalton David "Rocky" Rocky, age 64, passed away unexpectedly February 17, 2022 in Baton Rouge. He was born September 7, 1957 in Baton Rouge to his parents Ebba Day Wilson and Charles Ray "Charlie" Stitt. He is survived by his mother, Ebba Day Wilson, his son, Brandon Stitt and wife Maura and grandson, James Wilson Stitt of Houston....

Feb 16, 2022

Boyd Ray Adams Sr., 80 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2022. He entered this world on November 2, 1941, born to Ellen Michelli Adams and Claude Adams, Jr., in Baton Rouge, LA. Boyd honorably served his country in the United States Navy....

Feb 15, 2022

Douglas Fleet Herrin, Sr., was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2022 at the age of 74. A beloved husband and father, a valued man to many. He entered this world on October 8, 1947, born to Ina and William "Willie" Herrin, in Lecompte, LA. A graduate of LSU, he faithfully served...

Feb 12, 2022

Harvey Goodwin "Buddy" Fields, III, 80 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on April 7, 1941, born to Myrtle Stockwell Spears and Harvey Fields, Jr., in Shreveport, LA. Buddy is survived by his...

Feb 12, 2022

Dixie Ann Nugent Pourciau, 81 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 12, 2022. She entered this world on July 11, 1940, born to Susie Mercer Nugent and Albert Nugent, in Jigger, Louisiana. She was a strong Christian lady and had a love for Southern Gospel...

Feb 12, 2022

Muriel Rizzo, a longtime resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 93, at the home of her daughter Karen, in Cypress, Texas. Muriel was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Albert Baldo and Iris Planchard Baldo on October 21, 1928. She was a graduate of John McDonogh...

Feb 7, 2022

Lena Leblanc Jacobsen passed away at her home on February 7, 2022. She was 85 years old. She was a longtime resident of Baker, Louisiana. Lena was born in Assumption Parish and graduated from Assumption High School with the class of 1954. She enjoyed being with her classmates. Lena is survived by her three sons, James Randal Jacobsen, Lane Michael...

Feb 7, 2022

Milton "David" Crowe 75 years old, resident of Zachary, LA, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully February 7, 2022. He was born in Bogalusa, LA, on August 24, 1946, to Delmar and Gloria Scott Crowe.

His family meant more to him than anything else in the world, something he often mentioned. His girls held...

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...