Obituaries
David Whitlock, Jr.
Feb 24, 2018
David Warren Whitlock Jr., 76, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 24, 2018. He passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Sharon, of 51 years and his family. David, affectionally known as "Dickie" by his family was born in Natchez,...
William Mosley
Feb 24, 2018
God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be So He wrapped his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest, God broke our...
Ruth Duncan
Feb 20, 2018
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we love you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, a precious soul at rest. God...
John Johnson
Feb 19, 2018
John "Johnny" Johnson, 78, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on February 19, 2018. He entered this world on November 17, 1939 in Ponchatoula, LA born to Alfred and Elsie Hill Johnson. He proudly served his country in The United States Army and retired from BREC in 2004. Johnny is survived by his...

Margaret Chevalier
Feb 19, 2018
Margaret "Teet" Fay Chevalier, of Morristown, TN formerly of Baker, LA., passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Chevalier; and granddaughter, Jennifer Devall. She is survived by daughters, Rhonda (Craig) Van Osdell and Denise (Raliegh) Rozas; sister, Rita Fletcher; and four grandchildren. The family will receive friends from...
Joseph Haynes
Feb 17, 2018
Joseph M. Haynes, Tank Car Joe, passed away on February 17, 2018, and a resident of Baker, La. He was born on December 26, 1935, in Donaldsonville, La. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, served during the Vietnam War, wounded and awarded the Purple Heart as well as numerous other awards and commendations. He retired...
Alton Carruth
Feb 12, 2018
Alton Louis Carruth, 64 years old, beloved father, brother and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on February 12, 2018. He entered this world on May 17, 1953 in, Clinton, LA., born to Marshall Lanis Carruth and Louise Carruth Saynes. He was known for his accomplishments as a restoration artist. Alton's love was motorcycles, antiques and vintage...
Thelma Bourke
Feb 3, 2018
Thelma Keowen Bourke, 86 years old, a resident of Central, beloved mother, and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2018. She entered this world on October 16, 1931 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Percy and Maggie Keowen. Thelma is survived by her loving daughter, Cindy Bourke Kendrick...
Lois Bryant
Feb 2, 2018
Lois Bryant, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 2, 2018. She entered this world on November 11, 1935 in Bayou Jack, Louisiana, born to John and Alma Billiodeaux. Lois is survived by her sons, Randy Bryant and wife Teresa, Ronnie Bryant and wife Pam, and Robbie Bryant and wife Beth; daughter, Sissy Smart...
Cecilia Smith
Feb 1, 2018
Cecilia Smith, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 1, 2018. She entered this world on July 27, 1932 in Woodville, MS born to Casey and Iona Brown. She dedicated her life to the Lord and proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. Cecilia is survived by her sons, Guy David Smith,...
Stacey Basham
Jan 27, 2018
Gone I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it's time to travel on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must, then left your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that...
Barbara Wright
Jan 27, 2018
Barbara Taftlene Wright, 81 years old, beloved mother and granny was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 27, 2018. She entered this world on August 6, 1936, in Jacksonville, FL, 1st born to Taft Johnny Vaughn and Mary Hilda Sanders Vaughn. Barbara is survived by her 3 sons and daughters-in-laws, Anthony and Loretta...
Marion Derringer
Jan 25, 2018
Marion Taylor Derringer, 83 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, early Thursday morning, January 25, 2018. She entered this world on June 2, 1934, in Plaquemine, La. Marion was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Pride, LA., an avid gardener, a photographer, and care taker...
Lindsey Noland
Jan 25, 2018
Beloved mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and friend, Lindsey Danielle Noland passed away on January 25, 2018, at the age of 30. She was born on February 19, 1987, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Lindsey is survived by her children, Casey Landon McCoy, Elaina Paige Noland, and Madelyn Jade Noland; father, Glen Noland; mother and stepfather, Patti and James Freeman;...
Gerald Fryoux
Jan 20, 2018
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith" Gerald "Cue Ball" Fryoux, 83 years old, passed away on January 20, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1934, in Plaquemine, La., born to Houston and Lena (Dugas) Fryoux. A long-time resident of Baker, La. He proudly...
Daniel Douthitt
Jan 14, 2018
Daniel "Danny" Eugene Douthitt, 74 years old and a long-time resident of Baker, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 14, 2018 surrounded by his family. He entered this world on June 2, 1943 in Bloomington, IN., born to Auggie and Zelma Douthitt. Dan worked for the...
James Hubbard, Sr.
Jan 9, 2018
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithful" Timothy 4:7 James Morgan Hubbard, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on January 9, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 8, 1933 in Longview, Texas to Floyd and Ruby Hubbard. James was a graduate of Central High...
Alton Braud
Jan 6, 2018
"Good God What a Gathering" Alton Dennis "Cowboy" Braud, 64 years old, lifelong resident of Baker, was called home on January 6, 2018. He entered this world on January 17, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Octave and Pearl Braud. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Dennis is survived by his son, Dennis "Buck" Braud...
Joseph Cockerham, Sr.
Jan 5, 2018
Joseph Donald "Don" Cockerham, Sr. died January 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1923 in Denham Springs, Louisiana to Ernest and Clara (Minton) Cockerham. Don graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1940. He was a WWII Veteran where he served in the 9th Infantry US Army involved in the...
Beverly Escue, Jr.
Jan 5, 2018
Beverly Harris Escue, Jr., 79 years old, resident of Baker, was called to his eternal resting place on January 5, 2018. He entered this world in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Beverly and Lizzie Escue on September 10, 1938. He was an all-star football "Tackle" for Istrouma High in 1957. He worked for multiple companies in the Baton Rouge...
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