Obituaries

Dorothy Hebert

Dorothy Hebert

Jun 25, 2015

Dorothy E. Hebert, age 91, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at her residence. Dorothy is survived by her 2 daughters, Carol Lavergne (husband VL) and Joan Gillum (husband Michael); 3 sons, John Hebert, Steve Hebert (wife Pauline), and James Hebert (wife Darlene); 11 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy...

Sam Mascarella

Sam Mascarella

Jun 23, 2015

Sam C. Mascarella A resident of Slaughter, Sam passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, surrounded by his family. He was 90, a US Navy Veteran of World War II (3rd Class Aviation), and retired as a Purchasing Agent from Exxon Plastics after 20 years of service. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road,...

Melissa Ford

Melissa Ford

Jun 7, 2015

Melissa "Missy" Candace Morgan Ford A resident of Clinton, Missy passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Bluebonnet, after battling cancer. She was 47, and a native of Baker. Missy was a 1985 graduate of Baker High School. She loved her job as a bookkeeper at W.D. Schock Company, and enjoyed cross stitching....

Sam Marcello

Sam Marcello

Jun 6, 2015

Sam Joseph Marcello A resident of Central, Sam passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was 75, and a native of Donaldsonville. He was a former auto mechanic, and retired from Auto Zone. Sam is survived by his wife of 54 years, Merline Bennett Marcello; daughter, Suzanne Wagner; son, Clint Joseph Marcello and wife,...

Mary Bourque

Mary Bourque

Jun 6, 2015

Mary A. �½Tooter Bell�½ Bourque A resident of Central, Mary passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was 63, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, June 12, from 4-9pm, and will resume on Saturday, June 13, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am....

James Schlatre, Sr.

James Schlatre, Sr.

Jun 4, 2015

James "Bucey" Malcolm Schlatre, Sr., A resident of Baker and a native of Plaquemine, Malcolm was strong in his faith. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at Clarity Hospice surrounded by his family after a battle with brain cancer. He read the Bible and attended church services regularly. He was an avid sports fan and an...

Joseph Fazzio

Joseph Fazzio

Jun 3, 2015

Joseph Salvadore Fazzio, longtime resident of Baker, LA, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was 79 years old, born on December 4, 1935. He is survived by a daughter, Debra Fazzio Duncan of Livingston; a son, Jerry Fazzio of Baker; two sisters, Leona Ferrera of Baton Rouge, and Virginia Fazzio of Tickfaw; seven grandchildren; and six great-...

Carolyn Deer

Carolyn Deer

Jun 1, 2015

Carolyn Inez Wallace Deer Carolyn Inez Wallace Deer went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Monday, June 1, 2015. A resident of Baker, LA and a native of Bogue Chitto, MS, she was born July 22, 1945, and was 69 at her passing. Carolyn was a devoted wife, loving mother, and doting grandmother. With a caring and...

Geneva Butler

Geneva Butler

May 20, 2015

Geneva G. Butler, native of Winnsboro, LA, and resident of Baker, LA, passed away on May 20, 2015, at the age of 92, surrounded by family at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1922, to Richard and Velma Gaulden. Geneva is survived by her daughter, Diane Luzena (Verl), of Baker, LA; son, Marion O. "Buddy" Butler, Jr....

Charles Cain

Charles Cain

May 20, 2015

The steps of a good man are ordered by The Lord, and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 Charles Ray "Tiger" Cain, resident and native of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on May 20, 2015,at the age of 77, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He and his twin sister Faye were born on January...

Robert Temple

Robert Temple

May 17, 2015

"The song is ended, but the melody lingers on.."-Irving Berlin On Sunday, May 17, 2015, Robert "Larry" Temple, left this world to spend eternity with his late wife, Brenda Smith Temple, surrounded by his loving family at The Carpenter House at the age of 65. A resident of Baker, LA and native of Laurel, MS. He was a dedicated...

Aubrey Wells

Aubrey Wells

May 14, 2015

Aubrey E. Wells, 88, native of Vivian, La and resident of Central, LA passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loving family on May 14, 2015. Aubrey retired from Exxon Refinery, after 42 years of dedicated service. Aubrey is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Frances Wells; 2 daughters, Patricia W. Maddry (Bob) and Doris Carmena; 2...

Alma Pourciau

Alma Pourciau

May 11, 2015

Alma Jean Pourciau A longtime Baker resident, Jean passed away peacefully in Baton Rouge, on Monday, May 11, 2015. She was 85, and a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, May 13, from 4-8pm, and on Thursday, May 14, from 10am until religious services in the chapel at noon,...

Frances Humphreys

Frances Humphreys

May 10, 2015

"Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her" Proverbs 31:28 Frances B. Humphreys, 89, resident of Baton Rouge, La passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015. Frances was a native of Midland City, Alabama, and a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church. Frances is survived by two daughters, Anita Humphreys and Kathy Sue...

Doris Long

Doris Long

May 6, 2015

Doris LaGrone Long, age 89, native of Arkansas and resident of Baker, LA passed away May 6, 2015 at Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend. She was a retired nurse and member of Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge. She is survived by: daughter, Becky Bertinot...

Clevon Johnson

Clevon Johnson

May 3, 2015

Clevon Jewel Johnson A resident of Pride, Clevon passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, May 03, 2015. He was 90, a native of Fordoche, and retired from Allied Chemical. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, May 4, from 6-8pm, and on Tuesday, May 5, from 9am until religious...

George Mcdonald

George Mcdonald

Apr 26, 2015

George "Willie" McDonald A resident of Baker, Willie passed away at his home on Sunday, April 26, 2015. He was 74, and native of Natchez, MS. He was a US Navy veteran, and a retired pipefitter/welder with Local 198, having worked in various chemical plants. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, May 1, from...

Shirlene Spears

Shirlene Spears

Apr 25, 2015

Shirlene Anne Catoire Spears A resident of Baker, Shirlene passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 25, 2015. She was 61, a native of Baton Rouge, and formerly worked as an administrative assistant at First United Methodist Church of Baker. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, April 29, from 5-8pm, and on...

Harvey Stokes

Harvey Stokes

Apr 24, 2015

Harvey M. "Polly" Stokes A resident of Central, LA, Polly passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015. She was 94, born on January 6, 1921, in Bude, MS. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, April 27, from 5:00pm-8:00pm. A second visitation will take place at Baker Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from...

Raymond Lundberg

Raymond Lundberg

Apr 22, 2015

Raymond Eugene Lundberg "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." A resident of Slaughter, Raymond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at The Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. He was 68, a native of Centreville, MS and a resident Gloster, Miss. He was U.S. Army veteran,...