Obituaries
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,...
Jack Mathews
Dec 1, 2016
Jack Dalton Mathews, 97 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2016. He was born in Bienville, Louisiana on January 20, 1919 to Christine and Burl Mathews. Jack was a retired pipefitter with Local 198 and served in the United States Air Force. Jack is survived by his wife, Gloria Duck Mathews; and...
Richard Clay
Nov 29, 2016
Richard Steve Clay, 80 years old, passed away on November 29, 2016. He entered this world on November 28, 1936 in Timpson, Texas born to George and Gladys Clay. After serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps., he graduated from Stephen F. Austin College. He settled in Baton Rouge and worked in industrial insulation for Hullinghorst Industries and...
Earl Dier
Nov 25, 2016
Earl Davis Dier, 76 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 25, 2016, at his residence in Baker, LA. He was born in McComb, Mississippi, October 7, 1940, but moved to Baton Rouge and eventually found his home in Baker where he has lived with his wife for 50 years. Earl was a retired...
Robert Curtis, Sr.
Nov 24, 2016
Robert Keith Curtis, Sr., 59 years old, was called to be with his Heavenly Father peacefully on November 24, 2016. He entered this world on December 18, 1956 in Baton Rouge, born to William and June Kinchen Curtis. Robert is survived by two daughters, Charlene M. Curtis and Jennifer "Brooke" Curtis Evans; three sons, Joshua K. Curtis, Robert K....
Mary Hutchinson
Nov 22, 2016
Mary Ellen Lemoine Hutchinson, 77 years old, was called to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully on November 22, 2016. She entered this world on November 3, 1939 in Plaucheville, LA, born to Howard and Frankie Lemoine. Mary is survived by two sons, Jeffery Joseph Hutchinson and girlfriend, Aurora, and Mark Steven Hutchinson and wife, Kerrie; three grandchildren, Christian,...
Leslie Stein
Nov 14, 2016
Leslie Lehmann Stein, age 66, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14, 2016. She entered this world August 11, 1950 in Marquette, Michigan. In her youth she was a competitive swimmer and had a love for outdoors which she carried with her when she became actively involved with the childcare of many children. She worked at Agapeland Daycare for many...
Earl Colbey
Nov 11, 2016
Earl Edward "Eddy" Colbey, age 50, resident of Phoenix, Arizona, native of Baker, Baton Rouge, passed away on November 11, 2016 in Baton Rouge. Eddy is survived by his wife, Leticia Colbey; mother, Ruth Bell Colbey; daughter, Harmoni R. Colbey; two sons, Richard E. Colbey, wife Danielle, and Vance H. Gossett; step-daughters, Sarah B. Burkhead, Yulisa L. Burkhead and...
Dr. Bonck, Sr.
Nov 9, 2016
Dr. Joseph Carl Bonck, Sr., age 85, born to Joseph Charles Bonck and Ethel Laura Bonck on September 3, 1931 in Metairie, Louisiana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on November 9, 2016. Dr. Bonck practiced medicine in Baker for many years and was once the coroner for East Baton Rouge Parish. Dr. Bonck is...
Alphis Bolton, Jr.
Nov 5, 2016
Alphis "Al" Alexander Bolton, Jr., 72, a lifelong resident of Baker, LA, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 5, 2016. He was born to Al and Falba Bolton on September 1, 1944. Al served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning from the war he married the love of his...
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