Obituaries

Charles Law

Jul 28, 2015

Charles Lindberg Law A resident of Baker, Charles passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. He was 85, a native of Baton Rouge, and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He began his career as a carpenter, building houses with his dad, and retired as a General Maintenance Supervisor with the East Baton Rouge Parish School System...

Sidney Arnold, Sr.

Jul 27, 2015

Sidney Joseph "Joe" Arnold, Sr. resident of Liberty, MS and former resident of Slaughter, LA passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2015 at the age of 68. Joe was a residential painter by trade. Who knew no strangers. If you ever met him, you would never forget his infectious smile and laugh. He aided anyone in need and...

James Banes, Jr.

Jul 19, 2015

James Waldo Banes, Jr. A resident of Baker, Jay passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 68, and a native of Laurel, MS. He was a retired bread deliveryman, and was a U.S. Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road,...

Elva Meyers

Jul 18, 2015

Elva Valentine Meyers A resident of Slaughter, Elva passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was 98, and a native of Deerford, LA. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, July 20, from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 10am, conducted by Rev. T.W. Terrell and Bro....

Lee Alexander

Jul 18, 2015

Lee Royce Alexander Lee Royce Alexander was born in Fryeburg, LA on March 31, 1920, the second child of eight children born to George Barney and Willie Mae Johnson Alexander. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II, having served as an Aviation Machinist Mate First Class from August 1941 through October 1945. Lee Royce is survived...

Betty Hamilton

Jul 12, 2015

Betty Louise Clark Hamilton, 70, resident of Baker, LA passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Betty was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed time with her grandkids, her dogs (Buddy & Boomer), working in the yard, and spending time with family and friends. Betty is survived by her wonderful husband of...

Thomas Bartlett

Jul 9, 2015

Thomas R. Bartlett, 82, a native of Kemper County, MS and resident of Greenwell Springs, LA passed away on July 09, 2015 with his loving wife by his side. Thomas served in the US Army for 24 years, retiring as a First Sergeant. While serving in the US Army, Thomas received the following medals, National Defense Service Medal, Korean...

Oliver Leteff, Jr

Jul 4, 2015

Family request visiting hours to be observed on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Graveside Service will take place following visitation at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, La. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation Baker Funeral Home 6401 Groom Rd. Baker, LA  70714 Wednesday, July 8, 2015 10:00 am -...

Glenn Mccann, Sr

Jun 26, 2015

Glenn Elver McCann, Sr., age 94, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015 at the Louisiana War Veterans Home. Glenn was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Baker Masonic Lodge No 441 for 56 years, The American Legion for 28 years, and Knights Templar Eye Foundation-Lifetime Sponsor. Glenn is survived by his sons, Glenn...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...