Obituaries

Mary Lee

Feb 22, 2024

Mary Lorraine Bennett Lee, 88, from Baker and Denham Springs, went to meet the Lord, her Savior on February 22, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 12, 1935, to Evelyn Delatte Langlois and Leopold Langlois. As an infant, she was adopted by her half sister, Marie Bennett and her husband, Buster Bennett. She graduated from...

Roger Nolan

Feb 19, 2024

Roger Lea Parden Nolan, age 85, a resident of Dover, Arkansas and native of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home in the city of Dover.

Roger is survived by her two daughters, Terri Lynn Moody (Rory) and Leah Renea Nolan; her son, Robert Wade Nolan (Cheryl); grandchildren, Michael Erin and John Reyes, Michael...

Kimberly Ackerman

Feb 14, 2024

Kimberly Ann Ackerman, 55 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 3, 1968, born to Evelyn and Clifton Welch, in Baton Rouge, LA. Kimberly loved her family with a deep love. She also loved her pets and enjoyed the...

Vernon Dennis, Jr.

Feb 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Vernon Guy Dennis, Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Vernon Guy Dennis, Jr. Born on August 4, 1931, in Catahoula Parish, LA. Vernon brought light and joy to the lives of those around him. His journey on this earth came to an end on February 4,...

Mary Farris

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Nell Drummond Farris, 64 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 26, 1959, born to Ruby Nell Drummond and Jimmy Drummond, in Baton Rouge, LA. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids....

Betty Stewart

Jan 23, 2024

Betty Lu Stewart, 93 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 1, 1930, born to Floye and Robert Coston, in Camden, AR. She was a member of Baker First Baptist for many years. Betty Lu's passion for education led...

Rexell Whalen

Jan 21, 2024

Rexell Howard Whalen, 83 years old, beloved husband, father, and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024. He entered this world on July 10, 1940, born to Charlene and Howard Whalen, in Praco, AL. He attended school at Purdue University and graduated from the University of Northern Alabama. He...

James Helmke

Jan 21, 2024

James Calvin Helmke, 85 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024. He entered this world on August 10, 1938, born to Lillian and Henry Helmke, in Baton Rouge, LA. James honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was an...

Patty Laurendine

Jan 21, 2024

Patty Lou Laurendine, 78 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 12, 1945, born to Hervy and Vera Gilleylen Summers.

Patty is survived by her daughters, Tricia Mayfield and husband...

Richard Rayburn

Jan 21, 2024

In flesh we mourn, in God's spirit we celebrate the life of Richard Gordon Rayburn, 83 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 19, 1940, born to Helen and John Rayburn,...

Linda Yllander

Jan 17, 2024

Linda Jean Clingan Yllander, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2024. She entered this world on March 16, 1941, born to Evelyn Jones Clingan and Thomas Clingan, in Texarkana, AR.

Linda is survived by her sons, Rick Yllander (Lisa) of Ethel, Jeff Yllander...

Eula Courville

Jan 16, 2024

Eula Marie Meche Courville, 94 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2024. She entered this world on September 12, 1929, in St Landry Parish, LA. She was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Legion of Mary.

Eula is survived by her...

Tony J. Nolan, Sr.

Jan 6, 2024

Tony Joe Nolan, Sr., 79 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great- Grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2024. He entered this world on December 13, 1944, born to Marteze and Cleveland Nolan, in Pensacola, Florida. Tony served 44 years with the IBEW Local 995 as a...

Lydia Cox

Jan 2, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lydia Stennett Cox

Lydia Stennett Cox, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished member of the Baker, LA community, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at Lane Regional Medical Center, in Zachary, LA. Born on June 21, 1949, Lydia lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and...

Dorothy Bujol

Dec 27, 2023

 

Dorothy "Dot" Gwendolyn Bujol, 86 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dot entered this world on August 15, 1937, born to Vergie and Aubrey Hamilton, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was retired from...

Laura Elaine Sulfridge Burgess

Dec 26, 2023

Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton

Dec 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to many and respected member of the community. Scotty took his final breath on December 23, 2023, at the age of 78, at home in Baker, Louisiana.

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Beth Ann Rush

Dec 15, 2023

Beth Ann Rush, age 79, born in New Orleans on July 15, 1944, a resident of Gretna and later Baton Rouge passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Louisiana State University. She was married to the late Gordon L....

Mary Allen

Nov 27, 2023

Mary Benzer Allen, 81 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary is survived by her loving children, Robin (Sims) and Shane (Donna); numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the celebration of...

Mary Lou Spears

Nov 27, 2023

In the early morning of Monday, November 27, 2023, Mary Lou Spears, age 90, entered her final resting place in Heaven. She was born to Katie and E.M. "Bubba" Farmer on June 19, 1933 at her home in Montgomery, TX.

Mary Lou was the first commissioned woman officer in the Baker Police Department, and a long-time member of the...