Obituaries

Feb 23, 2020

Anthony N. (Ike) Eichelberger passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, Poppop, uncle, and friend to many. If you knew him, you loved him. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He retired from Copo Federal Credit Union. Ike is survived by his wife, Margaret Chauvin...

Feb 21, 2020

Katherine “Kat” Ann Holliday, 71 years old, beloved fiancé, mother, grandmother, and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 3, 1948, born to Nita and Albert Lemay, Sr. She was a member of Bluff Creek Baptist. She...

Feb 15, 2020

Martha Louise Andrepont Mire, 89 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2020. She entered this world on July 26, 1930, born to Elsie and Mark Andrepont, in Burbreek Community, LA. Martha was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church....

Feb 13, 2020

For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee. Isaiah 41:13 KJV Norma Mae Lee Seymour, 87 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2020. She entered this world on October 24, 1932, born to Aretus “Reatie” and Emma...

Feb 10, 2020

Helen “Pat” Ethel Nolan Miller, 72 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 10, 2020. She entered this world on July 9, 1947, born to James and Velma Nolan, in Clinton, LA. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 50 years,...

Feb 4, 2020

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Hope Ree Rainwater Lundberg, 66 years old, a resident of Slaughter, Hope passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She entered this world on November 9, 1953, born to Chief Edward Rainwater and Rodney...

Feb 2, 2020

Shirley Ann Marchiafava Duplessis, 84 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 2, 2020. She entered this world on December 11, 1935, born to Anna and Augustino Marchiafava, in Baton Rouge, LA. Shirley was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. She was a...

Feb 1, 2020

Ginger Alison Vann was born to Lt. Col. Hugh McAlpin Vann, III and Mrs. Ginger Carole Hagan Vann on June 1, 1966 in Japan. God fashioned Ginger’s heart with passion, strong determination, leadership, resourcefulness, joy, compassion and an ability to unify others to “be the change” that they wanted to see. Those traits would transcend both space and time...

Jan 24, 2020

How does one pay homage to an exemplary life so well lived? “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs: 20:7 Our Dad, Joseph C. Hebert, Sr. was born June 28, 1928 and left to be with his Lord and Savior, January 24, 2020 at the age of 91 ½. Dad was a...

Jan 19, 2020

Joanne Jones Young, 79 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2020. She entered this world on July 4, 1940, born to Everett and Bradie Jones, in Parsons, TN and resided in Baker, LA. Joanne is survived by her loving children,...

Jan 10, 2020

Mitchel "Mitch" Don Hall, 59 years old, lost the battle with a lengthy illness and was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2020. He entered this world on September 14, 1960, born to Wanda and Ray Hall, in Pine Bluff, AR. He managed hotels most of his career all over the south....

Jan 5, 2020

Kaitlyn “Brooke” Shanley, 23 years old, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 22, 1996, born to Richard and Kim Shanley, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was accepted by Christ at...

Jan 4, 2020

Ruby “Joyce” Rodriguez, 78 years old, a resident and native of Baton Rouge, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2020. She entered this world on June 22, 1941, born to Edwin “Dick” Lee Bailey, Sr. and Lilly Mae “Tiny” Hudson...

Dec 29, 2019

Angelus “Angie” King Burge, 95 years old, resident of Baker, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2019. She entered this world on December 27, 1924.

Angelus is survived by her 3 sons, Timothy W. Burge, Roger A. Burge, and Warren N. Burge; granddaughter, London Burge;...

Dec 22, 2019

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Ernestine Dickerson Harvey, born...

Dec 21, 2019

John Irving Fontenot, Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you...

Dec 20, 2019

Mary Vivian Love, 78 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2019. She entered this world on November 12, 1941, born to Rubein and Mary Cook, in Baton Rouge, LA. Mary was known for the amazing love she extended to everyone around...

Dec 8, 2019

Leonard "Lynn" Hildon Foreman, 76 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2019. He entered this world on January 13, 1943, born to Nell and Hildon Foreman, in Liberty, MS. Leonard was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church. He was loved by...

Dec 7, 2019

Arthur “Sonny” Murray Kleinpeter, 86 years old, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 7, 2019. He entered this world on August 3, 1933, born to Clifton and Irene Kleinpeter, in Baton Rouge, LA. Sonny was a charter member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and a member of...

Dec 7, 2019

Peggy Whitfield Owens, 84 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 8, 1935, born to Della and Lawrence Whitfield, in Picayune, MS. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Baker...