Obituaries

Beth Robinson

Beth Robinson

May 28, 2016

Beth Elaine Robinson, 75, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend was called to her eternal resting place on May 28, 2016. She entered this world on August 26, 1940 in Alexandria, LA. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her joy came from the time she spent with them. Beth had a green thumb. She loved taking care of her...

Steven Bedell

Steven Bedell

May 20, 2016

Steven Bedell, 56, beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on May 20, 2016. He entered this world on October 9, 1959 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Matt and Faye Bedell. Steven is survived by his loving parents, Matt and Faye Bedell; two brothers, Matt Bedell, Jr. and Randy Bedell and his...

Steven Carter

Steven Carter

May 19, 2016

Steven Edward "Pops" Carter, 62, beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather was called from his earthly home to his eternal resting place on May 19, 2016. He entered this world on July 31, 1953 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Glynn Carter and Marveline Ferguson (Carter) Gurney. Steven enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding his Harley. He loved his vocation as...

Wallace Gregoire, Jr.

Wallace Gregoire, Jr.

May 18, 2016

Private services will be held at a later date.

Steve Stein Sr.

Steve Stein Sr.

May 5, 2016

Steve Gerard Stein, Sr. 59, beloved Brother and Father and Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on May 5, 2016. He entered this world on February 1, 1957 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, born to Emily Ann and Joseph Medric Sr. He was the Senior Vice-President of Marketing at Whitney Bank, served on the Board of Directors for...

Joyce Adams

Joyce Adams

May 2, 2016

Joyce Adams, 71, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on May 2, 2016. She entered this world on January 18, 1945 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Theresa Batiste and Louis Adams. She enjoyed the simple things in life including watching Channel 27, fishing and listening to music. She left her family rich...

Virginia Rabalais

Virginia Rabalais

Apr 28, 2016

Virginia Rabalais, 76, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 28, 2016. She entered this world on October 6, 1939 in Hessmer, LA, born to Thomas and Beatrice Charrier. She loved working in the garden with her flowers, cooking, and designing costumes for her business Capital Costumes in Central, LA Virginia was...

Joann Watkins

Joann Watkins

Apr 27, 2016

JoAnn Fedele Watkins, 80, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on April 27, 2016. She entered this world on August 3, 1935 in New Orleans, LA, born to Sam and Veta Fedele. JoAnn is survived by her daughter, Kathy Pinsonat and husband Chris; her sons, Kevin Watkins, Greg Watkins and his companion Donna Silvio;...

Shirley Pilgreen

Shirley Pilgreen

Apr 23, 2016

Shirley Pilgreen, 79, native of Bemidji, Minnesota and longtime resident of Baker, passed peacefully under hospice care at her daughter's Central home after a long battle with CHF and was called to her eternal resting place on April 23, 2016. She entered this world on July 23, 1936 in Bemidji, Minnesota born to Clifford & Helen Holm. She graduated...

Edna Kennedy

Edna Kennedy

Apr 19, 2016

Edna Lee Gayle Kennedy, 88, who was a resident of Zachary, passed away on April 19, 2016 at Lane Memorial Regional Medical Center. Edna was the epitome of a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, Maw Maw, friend and homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Whitehills Homemakers Club in Baker. Her kitchen was the heart of her home...

Barbara Allison

Barbara Allison

Apr 15, 2016

Barbara Ann Brown Allison "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 Barbara Ann Brown Allison, age 80, passed away at Lane Regional Medical Center on April 15, 2016 at 11:00am. She was born August 27, 1935, a native of Temple, Oklahoma, a resident of Baton Rouge and...

Aramis Pepper

Aramis Pepper

Apr 12, 2016

Aramis James Pepper "A.J.", a resident of Zachary and native of Baker, was called home on April 12, 2016 at the age of 33. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4 Aramis is survived by his wife, Sundee Shook Pepper, the love of his life for 12 years; a daughter, Aradee Rae Pepper (8),...

Linda Crittenden

Linda Crittenden

Apr 11, 2016

Linda Faye Crittenden, age 68, who was a resident of Baker, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 11, 2016. Linda was a faithful member of 1st Baptist, Zachary where she had served the Lord for 15 faithful years. When Linda was not at home taking care of her family she loved serving the elderly....

Lucille Ducote

Lucille Ducote

Apr 8, 2016

Lucille M. Ducote, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, April 8, 2016 at the Baton Rouge General Regional Medical Center- Bluebonnet. She was 82 years old, a native of Marksville, LA and longtime resident of Baker. She loved gardening, especially roses; crocheting, going to the casino and most of all Facebook. Lucille is survived by five daughters; JoAnne...

Oscar Adams

Oscar Adams

Mar 27, 2016

Oscar A. Adams, Age 89, a resident of Baker and native of Bogue Chitto, MS went to be with his heavenly father peacefully at his home Sunday evening, March 27, 2016. O.A. was an Elder of Victory Baptist Church formerly known as Harding Street Baptist Church. He bravely served our country in the US Navy during World War II....

Patsy Potter

Patsy Potter

Mar 26, 2016

Patsy Doughty Kendrick Potter, a resident of Baker and a native of Jena, LA, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2016. She was 82 years old, born on February 17, 1934 to Lewis J. and Agnes Whatley Doughty. She was preceded in death by her brothers Frank and Earl Doughty, and a sister Hilda Doughty Carraway. She lived a...

Gary Graves, Jr.

Gary Graves, Jr.

Mar 25, 2016

Age 28, and a resident of Central native of Houston TX passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at 2:14PM at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was deeply loved by his family and will be missed by all who knew him. Tooter survived by his wife, Della Graves; son, Brycen Lane Graves; 3 step daughters; father, Gary Graves,...

Rena Miller

Rena Miller

Mar 25, 2016

Ms. Rena Miller, Age 89, a resident of Baker and native of Lakeland, LA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at her home on March 25, 2016. Her final thoughts to her family and friends are as follows, "Thanks to all of you from my heart, as I am going safely home to be with...

Ray Aucoin, Jr.

Ray Aucoin, Jr.

Mar 19, 2016

Ray Joseph Aucoin, Jr., passed away peacefully into the presence of Jesus at 5:30 a.m. on March 19, 2016 at South Baldwin Medical Center in Foley, Alabama. He was 73 years old, a native of White Castle/Baton Rouge, Louisiana and resident of Orange Beach, Alabama. Ray is survived by his wife, Angel Lee Aucoin; a sister, Charlene Brumfield (John);...

Alfred Amant

Alfred Amant

Mar 17, 2016

Born on Sept 21, 1942, Freddy, a resident of Baker, passed away on March 17, 2016 at the age of 73. He is now restored in Heaven. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, uncle, and brother. He loved family, working outside, and helping others. He is survived by his son and his wife, Jeff and Mary Jo St....