Obituaries
Alvin Bourke
Aug 1, 2014
Alvin Bo Bourke A resident of Baker, and meat shop supervisor with Sonoco, he passed away on Friday, August 01, 2014 at Lane Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. He was 59, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, August 4, from 59pm. Bo is survived by his...
Jessie Triplett
Jul 31, 2014
Jessie Pop Triplett A resident of Baker and a native of Leake County, Mississippi, Jessie passed away at his home on Thursday, July 31, 2014. He was 82, retired from Formosa Plastics, and served in the Korean War. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Sunday, August 3, from 37pm, and on Monday, August 4, from...
James Pourciau
Jul 28, 2014
James Jimmy Pourciau A resident of Baker, James passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at 5:40pm at his home. He was 82, and retired from Holsum Bakery with 35 years of service. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, August 1, from 48pm, and on Saturday, August 2, from 11am until religious services in...
Herbert Hanna
Jul 24, 2014
Herbert D. Hanna, age 91, passed on July 24, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at his home in Pride, LA. Herbert was a proud WWII Army Veteran and 37 year employee of Ethyl Corp. Herbert is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Jeanette Stubbs Hanna daughter, Brenda Hanna Hofmeester and husband Barry 3 sons, Brent and...
Adam Phillips
Jul 21, 2014
Resident of Central Louisiana, Adam passed away at Lane Memorial Hospital. Adam was born in New Roads, Louisiana, raised in Baton Rouge and graduated from Istrouma High School. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was one of 8 children born to the late Raoul and Rama Phillips and was the beloved husband of his late...
Mary Alexander
Jul 18, 2014
Mary Elizabeth House Alexander A resident of Denham Springs, she was promoted to glory on Friday, July 18, 2014 at Harvest Manor Nursing Home. She was 72, and a native of Natchez, MS. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, July 21, from 58pm, and on Tuesday, July 22, from 9am until religious services in...
Verna Patin
Jul 17, 2014
Verna Mae Domingue Patin A resident of Lafayette, and a former longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Verna passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014, 2014 at Magnolia Estates Nursing Home. She was 89, and a native of Scott, LA. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, July 21, from 10am until religious services in chapel...
Montez Lange
Jul 9, 2014
Montez Katy Ann Lange, age 87 and a resident of Zachary, left her earthly home to be with her Lord in Heaven on July 9, 2014. She was blessed to have a loving family that cherished her so much. She had a special place in her heart for the city of New Orleans. She was a devout Christian in...
Purificacion Collier
Jul 8, 2014
Purificacion Fernandez Collier A resident of Greenwell Springs, Purificacion passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 after battling cancer. She was 63, and a native of Cadiz, Spain. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate her life at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, August 1, 2014 from 9am until memorial service...
Richard Spears
Jul 7, 2014
Richard Dale Spears A loving and faithful husband, Dale died peacefully at his home on Monday, July 7, 2014. He was 56, a native and resident of Baker, and a retired operator with Dow Chemical. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am,...
Catherine Sullivan
Jul 7, 2014
SULLIVAN, Catherine Caddy Woodward Caddy passed away peacefully at 3:05pm on Monday, July 7, 2014, at Lane Regional Medical Center. She was 89, born September 22, 1924 in West Bridgewater, MA, and a resident of Baker, LA. Prior to her marriage to Melvin L. Red Sullivan, she was a professional model. She was retired from the East Baton Rouge...
Bobby Rider
Jun 20, 2014
Bobby K. Rider A resident of Baker, and a native of Mississippi, Bobby passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2014. He was 78, a retired welder, and a US Army Veteran. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, June 24, from 10am until religious services in the chapel at 12pm, conducted...
Rosemary Childers
Jun 18, 2014
Rosemary Estelle Dicharry Childers, Granny A native of Gramercy, and resident of Zachary, Rosemary died peacefully at 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the age of 90. Rosemary was born December 18, 1923, and was a 1941 Graduate of Lutcher High School. She retired as organist for St. Isidore Catholic Church at the age of 80, after...
Verlin Kleinpeter
Jun 15, 2014
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, and a resident of Baker, Verlin passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 15, 2014. She was 81 and a native of Plaquemine. Visiting at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 5657 Thomas Road, Baton Rouge, on Tuesday, June 17 from 10:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00pm, celebrated by Rev....

Genevieve Watson
Jun 12, 2014
Genevieve Watson September 18, 1918 June 12, 2014 A native of Melville, Louisiana, she died in Baton Rouge on June 12, 2014. She is survived by her daughter and soninlaw, Viki Holcomb and Harrison Holcomb III granddaughters, Brandon Davidson William, and Regina Walker Herbert and greatgrandson, Stephen Byrns.
Willie George
Jun 8, 2014
Billie was born March 4, 1927 in Brookhaven, MS, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 8, 2014. Awaiting her arrival were her parents, John and Nora Blackwell sisters, Christine Walls, Irene Jordan, and Lucille Delaughter and brothers, Clifton, Ralph, Dudley, and Felix Blackwell. She was 87, and resident of Central. Never having an...
Jesse Coleman, Sr.
May 23, 2014
Jesse R. Coleman, Sr. A resident of Baker, Jesse passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 23, 2014. He was 90, and a retired process operator with Exxon with over 40 years of service. He was born in Dry Prong, and raised at the Louisiana Baptist Childrens Home. Jesse was a proud US Army veteran of World...
Dion Viola
May 21, 2014
Dion Mark Viola A resident of Baker, Dion passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Regency Place Nursing and Rehab Center. He was 54, a native of Baton Rouge, and a former carpenter. Woodworking was his passion. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, May 23, from 59pm, and on Saturday, May 24, from 9am...

James Carpenter
May 13, 2014
James Elder Hoss Carpenter A resident and native of Baker, James passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He was 83, a retired carpenter, and a former captain with the Highland Road station of the Baton Rouge Fire Dept. Visiting at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, Baker, on Friday, May 16, from 10am until...
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