Obituaries

Rose Funderburk

Nov 7, 2024

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes in me will never ever die. John 11:25-26.

Rose "Rosie" Marie Barcelona Funderburk passed away peacefully Thursday, November 7th, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on...

Sylvia Monroe

Oct 30, 2024

Sylvia Joan Monroe, a resident of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 82. Sylvia was born July 30, 1942, in Potsdam, New York. She was a 1960 graduate of St. Lawrence High School.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years, Paul Monroe; two children, Johnathan Keever...

Dudley Delahoussaye

Oct 22, 2024

Dudley Joseph Delahoussaye, 88 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on November 14, 1935, born to Alexis and Nathalie Delahoussaye, in St. Martinville, LA. Dudley retired after many years of service from Baton Rouge Coca Cola Company. He was a...

Ronald Brown

Oct 20, 2024

Ronald Leo "Ronnie" Brown, 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 6, 1944, born to Bessie and Leslie Brown, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was affectionately known to many as Little Man. He was a long-time faithful member...

Charles Crittenden

Oct 16, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Crittenden, 82 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 4, 1942, in Charleston, SC. Charlie was known for his exceptional gardening skills and was responsible for the beautiful rose gardens in Baker, LA for many years. He...

Oma McDowell

Oct 2, 2024

Oma "Merle" McDowell, 97 years old, beloved Mother and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 30, 1927, born to Verdia and Charnar Branch, in Bellemont, LA.

Oma is survived by her son, Wilburn "Mackie" McDowell (Vicki); daughters, Debi Elkins...

Eugene Rester

Oct 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Rester, 91 years old, beloved husband and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 12, 1932, born to Myrtle and Albert Rester, in Varnado, Louisiana. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Varnado, Louisiana. He...

Floyd Lee

Sep 30, 2024

Floyd William Lee, 85, of Zachary Louisiana was welcomed home to heaven on Monday, September 30, 2024.

He was born in Mount Hermon, Louisiana on July 1, 1939. He later moved to Baton Rouge where he met the love of his life, Barbara Gayle Herring Lee, who he now resides in heaven with.

In the early years of their marriage,...

Jennie Billeaudeau

Sep 28, 2024

"You shall seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13. Jennie Gayle Simpson Billeaudeau wrote this verse on her kitchen whiteboard as a reminder of God's promise that we will return to Him. On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 5:21 PM, God fulfilled that promise when He called Jennie home after...

Leonard Howell

Sep 27, 2024

Leonard Barry Howell, Sr., 87 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family on, Friday, September 27, 2024. He entered this world on September 14, 1937, in Gulf Hammock, Florida. He retired as an electrician. 

Barry is survived by his son, Leonard "Len" Howell, Jr.; daughter, Pamela H. Linton; brother, Rudolph "Rudy"...

Ida Spinks

Sep 26, 2024

Ida Mae Harrell Spinks ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 101. Ida Spinks resided in the Baker community for over seventy years. She was born at her family's home in Gillsburg, Mississippi on November 5, 1922, to William Alex and Maggie Mae Caston Harrell. Her first doctor’s visit was not until...

Craig Durham, Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

Craig Gordon Durham Sr., of Baker, LA, passed away on September 24, 2024, at the age of 75, following a lengthy illness.

Craig was born in Lafayette, LA, to J.P. and Felicie Durham. Craig devoted his life to ministering to others through music after falling in love with singing in his college choir. Craig played several musical instruments including...

Rosalie Piper

Sep 24, 2024

Rosalie Gagliano Piper, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2024. She entered this world on June 1, 1934, born to Agnes and Lawrence Gagliano, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church for 50 years.

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Ora "Faye" Bedell

Sep 22, 2024

Ora "Faye" Law Bedell, 93 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22. 2024. She entered this world on July 24, 1931, born to Mary Etta and Leon Law, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Faye is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Matthew "Matt" Bedell,...

Louie Bennett

Sep 19, 2024

Louie Gene Bennett, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was a resident of Clinton, LA.

Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM until religious services in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, LA.

Billy Nettles

Sep 18, 2024

Billy K. Nettles went to heaven on September 18, 2024. He was a beloved resident of Central for 37 years and had a successful career as a cabinet builder for over 40 years. He was a loving and supportive Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.

Billy is survived by his two daughters, Denise Major (Todd), and Kimberly Abshire (Darlene); four...

Andre Michot

Sep 9, 2024

Andre Maurice Michot, 38 years old, beloved son, brother, and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2024. He entered this world on December 17, 1985, born to Janice and Victor Moore, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Andre is survived by his son, Eric Michot; father, Victor Moore; brothers, Kenny (Rene) Barber Jr.,...

Alton Conerly

Sep 7, 2024

Alton Burley Conerly Jr.

Alton Burley Conerly Jr., 81, resident of Pride, LA, beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 6, 2024, officially recorded September 7, 2024. He entered this world on July 23, 1943, in Pascagoula, MS, born to Alton Sr. and Oneida Conerly. It is with great respect that we honor...

Sidney Vicknair

Sep 6, 2024

Edna Rogers

Sep 3, 2024

Edna H. Rogers ran into the arms of Jesus on 9/3/24 at the age of 89. She was a native of Bunkie, Louisiana and resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana. Edna was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to help out at her church, especially cooking on Wednesday afternoons for the evening service as well as helping in Vacation...