Obituaries

Kinzy Estess, Jr.

Kinzy Estess, Jr.

Aug 15, 2016

Kinzey Vardaman Estess, Jr., 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by his family at home in Watson, LA on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kinzey, also known as Buddy, K.V. and Kin was a native of Hattiesburg and Georgetown, MS. Kinzey served in the Army as a medic in the Korean War. After, he attended Co-Lin Jr....

Linda Bishop

Linda Bishop

Aug 14, 2016

Linda Coco Bishop, 63, passed away on August 14, 2016. She was born on February 7, 1953 in Moreauville, LA. Linda proudly retired from Louisiana State Police with nearly 30 years of service. She will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved her. Linda is survived by her daughter, Jenny Bishop Phenald and husband Brad; son,...

Karen Day

Karen Day

Aug 13, 2016

Karen Elizabeth Day, 74, adored wife, mother, grandmother & great-grandmother was called home to be with Jesus her Savior on August 13, 2016. A longtime Baker resident who was born Feb. 8, 1942, in Natchez, MS, she is survived by her best friend & husband, Thomas M. Day, & is preceded in death by her parents Edgar Bailey Wroten,...

Rose Hays

Rose Hays

Aug 12, 2016

Rose Prestridge Hays (86), of Baker, LA, was called to her Heavenly Father on August 12, 2016. She entered this world on July 11, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA born to Claude and Lillian McGeehee Prestridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Hays; her parents; and her six siblings, Elaine Caston, Elise Noble, C. H....

Walker Hawkins

Walker Hawkins

Aug 8, 2016

Walker Thadius Hawkins, also known as "Thad", a horse lover, faithful husband, loving father and grandfather passed away in peace on August 8, 2016 at the age of 81 in his home. He was born in Starkville, Mississippi, a resident of Central/Zachary for over 49 years, a veteran of the Marines, and a retired welder with Locals 198 and...

William Laney

William Laney

Aug 2, 2016

William "Denton" Laney, 60, beloved husband and father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 2, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1956 in Lafayette, LA, to Billy and Deanie Laney. Denton was diagnosed in 2012 with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) and never lost his sense of humor or love for life. He remained positive and...

James Young, Sr.

James Young, Sr.

Jul 30, 2016

James David Young, Sr., 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on July 30, 2016 at The Butterfly Wing Hospice Center in Baton Rouge. He leaves his wife of nearly 55 years, Fay (Noland) Young; two sons, James "David" (Susan) Young and Chris (Kalyn) Young; his brother, Allen (Emily) Young; seven grandchildren; and...

Jimmie Conrad, Sr.

Jimmie Conrad, Sr.

Jul 28, 2016

Jimmie Lee Conrad, 90, of Baker, Louisiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he laughed with, lived for and loved on July 28, 2016. He entered this world on November 6, 1925 in Somner, MS, born to Hubert and Ethel Conrad. He accomplished many things over his 90 years of life. He was a member of the Local...

Anthony Sansone

Anthony Sansone

Jul 21, 2016

Anthony Joseph Sansone, 79, was a loving and devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather. He was called home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2016. Anthony was born on July 24, 1936 in New Roads, LA. He was a Veteran of the US Navy having served on the Aircraft Carrier USS Kearsarge CV-33 between 1954-1958. He served 30...

Millicent Robertson

Millicent Robertson

Jul 19, 2016

Millicent ''Kitty'' Robertson, 85, beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on July 19, 2016. Kitty entered this world on November 16, 1930 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Stanley and Dozie Holden. She was a homemaker and loved cooking. She enjoyed big band music and Ms. Kitty even played the piano. Ms. Kitty...

Violet Austin

Violet Austin

Jul 9, 2016

Violet Austin, 59, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on July 9, 2016. She entered this world on June 21, 1957 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Margaret and Conrad Dauthier, Sr. She is survived by three daughters Amber Austin Guidry (Jeremy), Rachel Austin Johnson and Megan Austin Graham, son; Josh Austin (Brandi), nine...

Billy Allison

Billy Allison

Jul 7, 2016

Billy Steve Allison, 86, passed away at Carrington Place on July 7, 2016 at 6:30 am. He was born on August 18, 1929, a native of Winthrop, Arkansas, a resident of Baton Rouge and longtime member of First Baptist Church in Baker. He is survived by two sons; Ricky Allison, wife Sherry Lewis Allison and Greg Allison, wife Terri...

Richard Bordelon

Richard Bordelon

Jun 22, 2016

Richard Joseph Bordelon, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to everyone, was called to his eternal resting place on June 22, 2016. He entered this world on September 14, 1934 in Bordelonville, LA, born to Wilmore and Carrie Bordelon. Richard served in the US Army. He was a faithful member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Retired from...

Polly Wells

Polly Wells

Jun 22, 2016

Pauline R. (Polly) Wells, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister, born in Vicksburg, MS and a resident of Baker, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at the age of 82 at Ochsner Hospital. She enjoyed family, friends, reading her bible and going to church at Eastside Baptist Church in Zachary, LA. She is survived by...

Kenneth Cline

Kenneth Cline

Jun 21, 2016

Kenneth Ray Cline, 74, died at home on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Born on February 4, 1942, to Jesse James Cline and Beatrice Evans Cline, Kenneth grew up near Georgetown, Louisiana, graduating from Georgetown High School in 1960. It was in first grade at Georgetown that he met Janette Maxwell. Later when they became high school sweethearts, Kenneth picked...

Jack Toler, Jr.

Jack Toler, Jr.

Jun 19, 2016

Jack Carrol Toler, Jr. A lifelong resident of Baker, Jack passed away peacefully on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his residence. Jack was born in Baton Rouge, the oldest child of Jack Carrol Toler, Sr. and Opal Nichols Toler in 1926. Jack celebrated his 90th birthday in May with a family crawfish boil. Jack married his high...

Virginia Hathcock

Virginia Hathcock

Jun 6, 2016

Virginia Rowland Hathcock, 74, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and aunt went to be with her Savior, our Lord Jesus Christ on June 6, 2016. She entered this world on January 25, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Lloyd and Ernestine Rowland. She passed away peacefully at home after a short bout with cancer. Virginia is survived by her...

Vicky Harding

Vicky Harding

Jun 5, 2016

Vicky Lynn Harding, 64, beloved Mother, was called to join her Lord in Heaven on June 5, 2016. She entered this world on December 17,1951 in Baton Rouge, born to Joel and Jessie Allen. She enjoyed reading, playing the piano and spending time with her loving family. She also loved the beach and enjoyed traveling. She left her family...

William Hamilton

William Hamilton

Jun 2, 2016

William Sanders Hamilton, 78, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on June 2, 2016. He entered this world on December 8, 1937. He enjoyed time with his grandkids, camping, hunting, fishing, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends. He was an artist and once had a painting displayed in The Houston Gallery....

Doris Banes

Doris Banes

May 29, 2016

Doris Wanda Banes, 67, born in Gulfport, MS and a resident of Baker, Doris passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at The Carpenter House, Baton Rouge. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport, MS, and attended First Baptist Church of Baker. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Doris...