Obituaries

Jodi Tucker

Jodi Tucker

Nov 29, 2015

Jodi Shawn Tucker, age 40, lost her long battle with cancer on November 29, 2015 at the Baton Rouge General. Born in Baton Rouge, She was the daughter of Clifford and Patsy Tucker. She was a long time employee and beloved colleague at Neighbors Federal Credit Union. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending softball and livestock...

Robert Neese

Robert Neese

Nov 25, 2015

Robert J. "Bob" Neese, a native and resident of Baton Rouge, died on Wednesday, November 25, at St. Joseph Hospice Carpenter House, following a lengthy and courageous fight with cancer. He was 62. Bob was a graduate of Baker High School and of LSU, where he earned a degree in broadcast journalism. At various times during his professional career,...

Anna Wilkinson

Anna Wilkinson

Nov 16, 2015

Anna Maria "Annie" Wilkinson "Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10 A loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Annie passed from this life on Monday, November 16, 2015. She was 89, born in Zeelowitz, Czech Republic, raised in Eppelheim, Germany, and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1948. Annie was a...

Faye Bergeron

Faye Bergeron

Nov 8, 2015

Faye Marie Bergeron passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born in Shady Side, Louisiana on August 28, 1937, and graduated from Istrouma High School in 1956. Faye is survived by her siblings, Brenda Penny, Harold Bergeron ( wife Ruth Ann), Ricky Bergeron (wife Glennis), and Burly Bergeron; and numerous nieces and nephews, whom she loved as...

Retha Giroir

Retha Giroir

Nov 7, 2015

Retha Lee Parrish Giroir, 93, native of Laurel, MS passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Hammond, LA. She is survived by son, Howard J. Giroir Jr. (wife Shirley); two daughters, Shirley Ann Taylor (husband Butch) and Lois Kleinpeter (husband James); nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; three siblings; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended...

Annie Wilson-Fryer

Annie Wilson-Fryer

Oct 24, 2015

Annie Ruth Blackwell Wilson Fryer, 91, went to be with her savior, family and friends on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her residence. She was born in Brookhaven, MS on December 14, 1923, but lived in the Baton Rouge, LA area, until she moved to Independence, LA in January of 2014. She was a member of Woodland Park Baptist...

Gloria Desselles

Gloria Desselles

Oct 22, 2015

Gloria Shirlene Mitchell Desselles died 1:10 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015, at her residence in Gautier, MS. She was 78, a native of Hessmer, LA. and a former resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting will be at Baker Funeral Home, Baker LA. from 10:00a.m. till 1:00 p.m.. Entombment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Baker. LA will be at 1:00 pm...

Kathleen Baker

Kathleen Baker

Oct 19, 2015

Kathleen Willson Baker, 73, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 Kathleen was retired from the US Postal Service with over 25 years of service, as a mail carrier. She had a strong passion for bowling and was involved in many organizations within the bowling community. Kathleen is survived by her 2 sons Eddie Baker (wife Carla) and Donald...

Charles Creel

Charles Creel

Oct 18, 2015

A resident of Maurepas, LA, Charles passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015. He was 60, and a native of Bogalusa. Charles is survived by three children and a son-in-law, Amanda Creel (Chad) Viola, Paul Creel, and Loni Creel Smith; two sisters, Sylvia (Jim) Bailey; and Juanita (Johnny) Bassett; three brothers, Roger Creel, Lee Wayne Creel, and Martin (Sue)...

Percy Rome, Iii

Percy Rome, Iii

Oct 16, 2015

Percy Joseph "P.J." Rome, III Percy Joseph "P.J." Rome, III, a native of Greenwell Springs, LA, passed away in Baton Rouge on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 35. P.J. was born on September 11, 1980 to Percy Rome, Jr. and Angel Aucoin. He graduated from Zachary High School in 1998, and was last working at M.M.R....

James Evans

James Evans

Oct 16, 2015

James "Jimmy" Dennis Evans James "Jimmy" Dennis Evans, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2015 at the age of 64. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a decorated Vietnam Veteran. Jimmy loved the outdoors and traveling, but most of all, he loved being Daddy Jim. Jimmy is survived by...

Linda Hardin

Linda Hardin

Oct 6, 2015

Linda Gayle Hardin, 68, resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Linda was a retired employee of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System, where she was a Dietitian and Bus Driver. Linda is survived by her 4 sons, Rodney Alan Hardin (wife Sharmaine), Michael James Hardin, Tim Paul Hardin (wife Stephanie), and David...

Brandi Mendoza

Brandi Mendoza

Oct 3, 2015

Brandi Nicole Mendoza A beautiful life gone too soon…. Brandi Mendoza, 23, a loving mother and resident of Plaquemine, La., passed away on Saturday October 3, 2015 after being struck by a car. Brandi was a native of Baton Rouge, a computer genius, and loved taking care of her baby. The family requests visiting hours be observed at Baker...

John Mckenzie, Jr.

John Mckenzie, Jr.

Sep 28, 2015

John Lee McKenzie, Jr. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures." Psalm 23: 1-2 John Lee McKenzie, Jr., 89, was born on December 7, 1925, in Chattanooga, TN, and entered into eternal rest on September 28, 2015 in Portland, Maine, where he and his wife, Gloria loved to...

Larry Huffman, Sr.

Larry Huffman, Sr.

Sep 26, 2015

Larry Leon Huffman, Sr., age 70, a resident of Pride, LA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Larry is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Huffman; daughter, Janci Townsend (husband Leslie); son, Larry Huffman, Jr.; granddaughter Camilla Mychal; and extended family. Family request visiting hours to be observed on Thursday, October 1,...

Rose Bouquet

Rose Bouquet

Sep 25, 2015

Rose Bouquet, 63, native of Batesville, MS and resident of Baker, LA passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Rose is survived by her husband, Michael D. Bouquet, Sr.; sons, Michael D. Bouquet, Jr. and Jason Bouquet; daughter, Amy Butcher; 8 grandchildren; sisters, Phylis Godso and Sue Crel; and brothers, Glen Holder, James Holder, and Bobby Holder. Family request...

Delia Abshire

Delia Abshire

Sep 16, 2015

Delia Landry Abshire A loving mother and grandmother, and a resident of Baker, Delia passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 75 and a native of Crowley. She worked alongside her husband for 20 years when they ran Dalton's Heating and Air. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401...

Allen Juneau

Allen Juneau

Sep 12, 2015

Allen James Juneau, 79, resident of Zachary, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Allen is survived by his loving wife, Betty Campbell Juneau; two daughters, Monique Hartzog (husband Michael) and Milissa Scott (husband Chris); son, Christopher Juneau ( wife Suzanne); grandchildren, Abigail Hartzog, and Kody and Kasey Ash; three brothers, Robert Juneau, Al Juneau (Delta), and Billy...

Verna Clark

Verna Clark

Sep 11, 2015

Verna Miller Clark, 94, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, September 11, 2015 at her residence. Verna was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Amite Baptist Church and a former member and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church of Baker. Verna is survived by her loving husband, Omer Clark; 5 daughters, Hershey Ann...

Gary Benham

Gary Benham

Sep 6, 2015

Gary Edward Benham passed away on September 06, 2015 at his residence, in Baker, LA. He was devoted to his family and will be cherished always for the immeasurable sacrifices he made for them. Gary gave freely of his heart to many he called friends from coast to coast. He will be deeply missed by all who loved him....