Obituaries

Donald Barthel, Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

Born January 16, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed away on February 4, 2025 after a courageous 14 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Don graduated from Baker High School, class of 1976 and Southeastern Louisiana University, with a degree in architectural drafting. He retired from Rhodia Chemical, Inc. in 2006. However, his true passion was designing and drawing house...

Eunice “Yvonne” Mitchell

Feb 3, 2025

Eunice "Yvonne" Mitchell, 91 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 23, 1934, born to Eunice and William "Bill" Wicker, in Fred, LA. Yvonne was known for her passion for serving her Heavenly Father. She loved her family dearly...

Joyce "Yie Yie" Mascarella

Jan 31, 2025

Joyce "Yie Yie" Mascarella, 93 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 17, 1931, born to Lula and George Cole, in Pleasant Hill, LA. She was a member of First Baptist of Slaughter....

Earlie Guttirrez

Jan 21, 2025

Earlie Guttirrez, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1934, in Waterproof, Louisiana, to the late Sarah and Albert Burkhalter.

Earlie was the beloved wife of the late Riley Guttirrez and the devoted mother of Larry Guttirrez (Carla), the late Joey Guttirrez (Rita), and Tammie Woolfolk...

Paula Strickland

Jan 20, 2025

Paula Rogillio Strickland, 79 years old, beloved Spouse, Mother and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 19, 1945, born to Buddy and T.R. Rogillio, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a faithful member of Plains Presbyterian Church and sang...

Holly Cone

Jan 3, 2025

Holly Payne Cone, 91, of Baker, LA passed away on January 3, 2025.

Services are private.

James “Steve” Fergerson

Jan 3, 2025

James "Steve" Stephen Fergerson, 64 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 3, 1960, born to Charlotte and James "Jim" Fergerson, in Moulton, AL. He was a member of Zoar Baptist Church.

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Edna Whitaker

Dec 27, 2024

Edna Louise Jones Whitaker, 84 years old, passed away at her home on December 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 16, 1940, born to Clarence and Eva Mae Jones, in Independence, LA. Edna was known for her love for owls. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.

Edna is...

Eldon "Butch" Gautreau

Dec 26, 2024

Eldon "Butch" Joseph Gautreau, 82 years old, beloved Father and Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 26, 2024. He entered this world on February 17, 1942, born to Mamie and Noah Gautreau, in Gonzales, LA. Butch honorably served his country in the National Guard from 1960 to 1964. In 2010 he retired...

Robert Hammack

Dec 21, 2024

Robert Joe Hammack Jr. "Joe-Joe", 71 years old, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 21, 2024. He entered this world on June 16, 1953, born to Hilda and Reverend Joe Hammack, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Robert is survived by his devoted and loving Companion, Rosie; daughter,...

Benjamin Savoy

Dec 20, 2024

Benjamin Savoy Sr., 92 years old, beloved Father and Grandfather, and Great- Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 9, 1932, born to Martha and Joseph Savoy, in Lawtell, LA. He was a faithful member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.

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Betty Martin

Dec 17, 2024

Betty W. Martin, 81 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 25, 1943, born to Mary and Claude White, in Oak Grove, Louisiana.

She was a blessing to everyone she came across. She was the...

Velma "Earlene" Austin

Dec 7, 2024

Velma "Earlene" Austin, 84 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 7, 1940, born to Opal and Earl Hale, in Saint Joseph, LA. Earlene was known for her famous cooking including teacakes, chocolate pies, and peanut butter fudge. Her...

Virginia King

Dec 7, 2024

Virginia Rae Crochet King was born on October 11th, 1939, in Baton Rouge, LA. She went home to be with her Lord on December 7th, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband JD King, her mother and father, the Reverend Norman Crochet, Sr. and Tamer P. Crochet, her older brother, the Reverend Norman Crochet, Jr, her two...

Norman E. “Pete” Heine

Dec 4, 2024

Norman E. "Pete" Heine, who left us on his 96th birthday December, 4, 2024.

Surrounded by his loving family and friends in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. His passion for public service and his unwavering spirit will forever be remembered. He is survived by children Kathy...

Ronald Canady

Dec 3, 2024

Ronald Canady, 76 years old, beloved Spouse and Son, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 3, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 10, 1948, born to Frances and Thelton Canady, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

He is survived...

Whitney Thibodeaux

Dec 1, 2024

Whitney Joseph Thibodeaux, 102 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on May 30, 1922, born to Adulus and Blanche Thibodeaux, in Eunice, LA. After graduating from High School, Whitney faithfully served his country in the U. S. Naval Service.

Whitney...

Mary Wallace

Nov 30, 2024

Mary Ann Noland Brumley Wallace, 87 years, finally saw her Savior, Jesus Christ, face-to-face on November 30, 2024, in the presence of her beloved family. She was a 4th of July baby born in 1937 to Ceanie Mae and George Noel Noland in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She married Jasper Odel Brumley on November 20, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jasper...

Mechelle Riles

Nov 29, 2024

Mechelle Rae McDonald Riles, 56 years old, beloved mother, daughter, and grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 15, 1968, born to Mary and Ray McDonald, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Mechelle is survived by her loving daughters, Kimberly Hughes...

Christy Caudle

Nov 19, 2024

Christy Delaine Caudle, age 57, beloved daughter of John and Elaine Caudle of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital under Pinnacle Hospice Care, on November 19, 2024.

Christy was born October 21, 1967, at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, in Baton Rouge. She attended Clayborne Elementary School and graduated from Istrouma High School in...