Obituaries

Louise Howell

Louise Howell

Dec 9, 2018

Louise "Lou" Day Howell, 87 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her family on December 9, 2018. She entered this world on November 24, 1931, in Natchez, MS. Lou was a Christian of the Baptist faith. She retired as a beautician from her own shop, Lou's Beauty Center in Baker....

Martin Creel

Martin Creel

Dec 8, 2018

Martin "Marty" Luther Creel, 58 years old, beloved husband and brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2018 at his home in Baker. He entered this world on June 4, 1960, born to Hilda and Wilmer Creel, in Bogalusa, LA. He retired from Barber Brothers Road Construction after many years of...

Robert Page

Robert Page

Nov 12, 2018

Robert "Bobby" Evan Page, 66 years old, beloved brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 12, 2018. He entered this world on January 29, 1952, born to Irene and Jasper Page, in New Orleans, LA. Robert worked for the Maintenance Department in HVAC at LSU for many years. Robert is survived by...

Anita Cockerham

Anita Cockerham

Nov 12, 2018

Anita Faye Devall Cockerham, passed from this world on November 12, 2018 at her home surrounded by the family she loved. She was born June 8, 1931 in Baton Rouge to Glancy and Sarah (Wildblood) Devall and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1948. She was married to Don Cockerham for 66 years and raised a family of four...

Michele Mire

Michele Mire

Nov 10, 2018

Michele Joy Mire, 71 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 10, 2018. She entered this world on April 29, 1947, born to Shirley and Peter Christie, in Alameda, CA. She was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Michele loved spending time on the road...

Ulysses Pinell

Ulysses Pinell

Nov 9, 2018

Ulysses Lee Pinell, 91 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 9, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 31, 1926, born to Julius and Martha Pinell, in Maringouin, LA. He was a veteran of the US Army and US...

Bonnie Vick

Bonnie Vick

Oct 22, 2018

Bonnie "Jean" Lee Vick, 90, affectionately referred to as "My Sweetie" by her husband, passed away on October 22, 2018 at her home in Asheville, NC, surrounded by her loved ones. Jean was born in New Orleans, LA to Hubert Austin Lee and Maxye Levisa Bullock Lee on September 10, 1928. She loved entertaining friends and family, and was...

Beverly Hooper

Beverly Hooper

Oct 15, 2018

Beverly Ann Hooper, 79 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2018. She entered this world on February 7, 1939, born to Raymond and Dera Wiley Folse, in Ruby, LA. Beverly was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing at her...

Edith Howell

Edith Howell

Oct 9, 2018

Edith Nell Howell, 85 years old, beloved mother, grandmother and great- grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 9, 2018. Edith entered this world on March 14, 1933, born to Simmie and Ethel Howell, in Winnsboro, Louisiana. Edith is survived by her daughter, Blenda Quin and husband Gary, along with their family;...

Candance Byrne

Candance Byrne

Oct 8, 2018

Candance "Candy" Lee Byrne of Baker, LA passed away on October 8, 2018 at The Carpenter House/St. Joseph Hospice after a brief illness. Born on November 9, 1946 in Shreveport, LA, she was a resident of Baker, LA since August 1967, spending most of her life as a homemaker. She held part-time jobs occasionally, including the City of Baker...

Thomas Langlois, Sr.

Thomas Langlois, Sr.

Oct 4, 2018

Thomas "Leo" Langlois Sr., 90 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to so many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 4, 2018 surrounded by his family. He entered this world on August 19, 1928, born to Caroline and Albert Langlois, in Baton Rouge, LA. Leo was a faithful member of...

Paula Dungan

Paula Dungan

Oct 2, 2018

Paula Robinson Dungan, 68 years old, beloved sister and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2018. Paula entered this world on August 12, 1950, born to Dorothy and Darryl Robinson, in Lubbock, TX. She played in the Baker Buffalo Band in high school and graduated in 1969. Paula...

Barbara Collins

Barbara Collins

Sep 27, 2018

Barbara "Bubba" Ann Collins, 48 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2018. She entered this world on July 20, 1970, born to Mae Underwood and Eugene Tingler, in Bartow, FL. Barbara is survived by her two sons, Donald Collins and Joseph Collins; daughter, Christina Collins; three grandchildren, Daelan Collins,...

Jane Desselle

Jane Desselle

Sep 23, 2018

Jane Mary Desselle, 84 years old, beloved mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 23, 2018. She entered this world on February 7, 1934, born to Anne and Laurent Deslattes, in Bordelonville, LA. Jane is survived by her loving daughters, Stephanie McMahon and Charlotte Hall; 2 grandchildren, Jessica and Jason Hall; 2...

Leon Miller

Leon Miller

Sep 13, 2018

Charles Leon Miller, 81 years old, beloved husband, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2018. He entered this world on July 26, 1937, born to Sally Anding and Decator Miller in Natchez, Mississippi. He was a graduate of Baker High School, class of 1956. Leon honorably served his country in the...

Christopher Dufour

Christopher Dufour

Sep 11, 2018

Christopher Mikell Dufour, 36 years old, beloved son and brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 11, 2018. Christopher entered this world on May 5, 1982, born to Serita Dugan and Mikell Dufour, in Zachary, LA. He enjoyed reading, LSU Women's Basketball and playing tennis. Christopher is survived by his loving parents,...

Bobbie Johnson

Bobbie Johnson

Sep 8, 2018

Bobbie Nell Johnson, 86 years old, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 8, 2018. She entered this world on February 14, 1932, born to Ruby and Roy Walton, in Dixon, MS. Bobbie is survived by 3 sons, Rocky Johnson, Jacky Johnson, and Keith Johnson and...

Shelton Fontenot

Shelton Fontenot

Sep 5, 2018

Shelton "Shell" James Fontenot, 78 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2018. He entered this world on September 24, 1939, born to Sulie and Odette Fontenot, in Port Barre, LA. He was a retired insulator after 30 years of service....

Christopher Bauer

Christopher Bauer

Sep 3, 2018

Christopher Andrew Bauer, beloved son and brother, passed away in his family's home on Monday, September 03, 2018, at the tender age of 28. Christopher is survived by his parents, Rick Bauer and Elizabeth "Kootsie" Bauer; older brother, Brandon Paul Bauer and fiancé Madeline Sherrod; his Godmother and aunt, Faye Kidwell; his Godfather and uncle, Ricky Richard; and numerous...

Tammy Lott

Tammy Lott

Aug 28, 2018

Tammy Rae Ward Lott, 60 years old, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 28, 2018. She entered this world on January 8, 1958, born to Pauline and Larry Ward, in New Roads, Louisiana. She loved spending time with her family and sewing. She also enjoyed...