Obituaries
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...
Clarence Blanchet
Dec 31, 2016
Clarence "Dale" Blanchet, 81, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 31, 2016. He entered this world on July 12, 1935 in Lafayette, LA Born to Sidney and Leona Blanchet. Dale is survived by his daughter, Trisha Prilleux and husband Chris; son, Ricky Blanchet; two grand-daughters, Ashley and Camryn Brunson; grandson, Jacob Prilleux; brother, Carroll...
Larry Bellard
Dec 29, 2016
Larry Pierre Bellard, 68, native of Port Barre, LA, resident and Zachary, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2016. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He was an avid hunter as he enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. He owned his own family plumbing business for 36 years....
Johnny Presley
Dec 23, 2016
Johnny Malone Presley, 45, passed away at his home in Baker, La. on December 23, 2016. Johnny loved everything LSU, writing thoughts in his journals, reading his bible and rocking to his music until the very end. Johnny leaves behind to remember him with loving memories his daughters, Amanda Presley and Kayla Presley Johnson; four grandchildren, Elijah Johnson, Leigh...
Juanita Stone
Dec 21, 2016
Juanita Ann Stone, age 73, born to George and Adele Bingham, went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2016. She was a retired school teacher and a member of New Life Baptist Church. Juanita is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bertram McDuffy Stone, III; three daughters, Jennifer Meredith, husband Seth of Monroe, Angela Cason, husband...
Yvonne Morris
Dec 21, 2016
Yvonne Stephany Morris, age 94, born to George and Edna Stephany on February 2, 1922, went to be with her Lord on December 21, 2016. She was a jack of all trades and loved to cook, paint and knit. She was a parishioner of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church. Yvonne is survived by granddaughter, Heather Marie Morris and...
Corinne Beard
Dec 20, 2016
Corinne "Connie" Turner Beard, age 74, born to Eugene and Alberta Acosta Turner went to be with her Lord on December 20, 2016. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church Baker where she taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and sung in the choir. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Elzie L. Beard, Sr.,...
Alton Price, Jr.
Dec 13, 2016
Alton "AJ" E. Price, Jr., age 73, born to Alton and Ruby Ashford Price went to be with his Lord on December 13, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He served in the US Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. AJ is survived by his wife, Sigrid Schneider Price; daughter, Andra Price Perez...
Charlie Hayes
Dec 2, 2016
Charlie Joseph Hayes, 67 years old, passed away on December 2, 2016, at his residence in Baker, LA after he courageously fought Progressive Supranuclear Palsy for 11 years. He owned Hayes Electric for 25 years and retired from the City of Baton Rouge as an electrical inspector. Charlie was a loving husband and wonderful father. He loved his Saviour,...
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