Obituaries
Dorothy Berthelot
Mar 31, 2017
Dorothy Picard Orillion Berthelot, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2017. She was born on March 19, 1924 to Walter and Blanche Fabre Picard in Livonia, Louisiana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was affectionately referred to as Maw Dot by her family. Dorothy was especially...
Jane Hayes
Mar 28, 2017
Elizabeth Jane Vidrine Hayes, age 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2017. She was born on January 29, 1938 to Pierre and Bell Henry Vidrine in Turkey Creek, Louisiana. She was a loving mother and grandmother who never met a stranger. She was an excellent cook and loved crocheting special gifts for family...
Katherine Owen
Mar 23, 2017
Katherine "Kay" Owen was born on December 28, 1922 in Denison, Texas. She passed away peacefully on March 23, 2017 in Baton Rouge. She retired from Agapeland Day Care and the nursery at the First Baptist Church of Baker. Kay is survived by her children, Patsy and husband Tommy Watson, Marcilla "Cindy" Owen, Debby and husband Tim Milton and...
Oneil Dugas
Mar 22, 2017
Oneil Joseph Dugas, 98, and a resident of Baker, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 22, 2017. Oneil was born in Morganza, LA on December 2, 1918 to Leonce and Armelise Dugas. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and served his country in the U.S. Army. Oneil is survived by...
James Gilliland
Mar 18, 2017
James Michael Gilliland Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until the memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, Louisiana.
Visitation Baker Funeral Home 6401 Groom Rd. Baker, LA 70714 Tuesday, March 28, 2017 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Service ...Paul Hooper
Mar 16, 2017
Paul Hooper, 50, a life-long resident of Baker, LA, passed away on March 16, 2017. Paul was born to his loving mother, Frances Hooper on March 24, 1966. He was an accomplished welder and an avid outdoorsman. Paul is survived by his daughters, Tracy McBride and Allyson McBride; mother, Frances L. Hooper and husband E.J. Relatives and friends are...
Helen Richard
Mar 15, 2017
Helen Jane Vidrine Richard, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Helen was born on January 13, 1931 in Washington, LA to Ladie and Lillie Vidrine, and passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 in loving hands at Golden Age Nursing Home, Denham Springs. She was a homemaker a resident of Baker and a member of St. Isidore...
Oscar Crenshaw
Mar 13, 2017
Oscar Dewey "Billy" Crenshaw, Jr., 92, born in Pitts, Georgia and a resident of Central, LA. passed away on March 13, 2017 in Baton Rouge, LA. Billy is survived by daughter, Cynthia Crenshaw Ratcliff, husband Chuck; 4 sons, Jake Crenshaw, wife Dianna, Harvey Crenshaw, wife Gwen, Sonny Crenshaw, wife Lisa, and Craig Crenshaw; 20 grandchildren, Todd Crenshaw, Rusty Crenshaw,...
James Barrett
Mar 3, 2017
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing 2 Timothy 4:7-8." James Jesse Barrett,...
Shauna Cornes
Mar 2, 2017
Shauna Kay Caudill Cornes, 59, a resident of Baker, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 2, 2017. She entered this world on April 29, 1957 in Douglas, Arizona. She had a gift of making everyone around her feel special because of her kindness and...
George Mcmanus
Feb 28, 2017
George "Ronnie" McManus, 64, born in McComb, Ms. and a resident of Zachary, La. passed away on February 28, 2017 at the St. Joseph's Hospice Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. For the last 30 years he worked projects with his job traveling up and down the east coast. He was a wonderful provider for his family. Ronnie is...
Brittany Sachse
Feb 27, 2017
God needed an angel in Heaven, to stand at the Savior's feet, His choice must be the rarest, a lily pure and sweet. He gazed upon the mighty throng, then stopped and pick the best, our child was His chosen one with Jesus she's now at rest. Brittany Leigh Savoie Sachse, 34, born in Zachary, passed away at her...
Theresa Efferson
Feb 26, 2017
Theresa S. Efferson, 79, native of St. Martinville, La., longtime resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital on February 26, 2017. She retired from Industrial Enterprises in 2015 after 35 years of service to her company. Theresa is survived by her sons, Keith Rothman and Tommy Rothman; 3 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. She...
Amelia Danna
Feb 16, 2017
Amelia Lois Soulier Danna, 82, born in New Roads, LA on July 29, 1934 went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 16, 2017. She was a long-time resident of Baker, LA but recently moved to Zachary, LA. Amelia loved cooking for her family, was an animal lover, and her true passion was growing flowers. Amelia is...
Mary Lafield
Feb 8, 2017
Mary Josephine Williams Lafield, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 8, 2017. She worked for the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and State Police as an accounting clerk and was also a census taker for many years. She was well known for making quilts and generously giving them to people throughout the...
Stephanie Smith
Jan 19, 2017
Stephanie Bradley Smith, 60, born to Charles Bradley and Carolyn S. Hobbs, passed away on January 19, 2017. She loved her family and enjoyed every second she spent with them. Stephanie is survived by her loving husband, Claude "Bobby" Smith; daughters, Sharee Smith Raborn, husband Joey and Jennifer Smith Townsend, husband Robby; four grandchildren, Shayne Townsend, Ayden Townsend, C.J....
Elsa Nettles
Jan 17, 2017
Elsa Maria Nettles, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2017. "For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith". 2 Timothy 4:6-7. She was born to Howard and Lula...

Diane Luzena
Jan 10, 2017
Diane Butler Luzena, 73, resident of Baker, passed away at The Guardian House in Lake Charles, LA, on January 10, 2017. Diane was born on February 8,1943 to M.O. Butler, Sr. and Geneva G. Butler. She worked many years for Stauffer Chemical Company at both the Baton Rouge and St. Gabriel Plants. After her retirement she did income taxes...
Janet Conerly
Jan 4, 2017
Janet Cummings Conerly, Our Pawnee Princess, 75, resident of Pride, LA, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on January 4, 2017. She entered this world on December 31, 1941 in Pawnee, OK, born to Lowell and Gladys Cummings. Janet was caring, beautiful, loving, feisty, spunky, a fighter and a rule-breaker until the...
Ruth Duggan
Jan 2, 2017
Ruth Ladnier Duggan, 95, beloved wife, mother, aunt and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2017. She entered this world on September 9,1921 in Pascagoula, MS. Born to Ellis and Katie Walters Ladnier. Ruth is survived by her grandson, Travis Earl Duggan; granddaughter, MiMi Duggan Hammond; two greatgrandchildren, Taylor Duggan and Claire...