Obituaries

Oma McDowell

Oct 2, 2024

Oma "Merle" McDowell, 97 years old, beloved Mother and Friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 30, 1927, born to Verdia and Charnar Branch, in Bellemont, LA.

Oma is survived by her son, Wilburn "Mackie" McDowell (Vicki); daughters, Debi Elkins...

Eugene Rester

Oct 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Rester, 91 years old, beloved husband and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 12, 1932, born to Myrtle and Albert Rester, in Varnado, Louisiana. He was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Varnado, Louisiana. He...

Floyd Lee

Sep 30, 2024

Floyd William Lee, 85, of Zachary Louisiana was welcomed home to heaven on Monday, September 30, 2024.

He was born in Mount Hermon, Louisiana on July 1, 1939. He later moved to Baton Rouge where he met the love of his life, Barbara Gayle Herring Lee, who he now resides in heaven with.

In the early years of their marriage,...

Jennie Billeaudeau

Sep 28, 2024

"You shall seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart." - Jeremiah 29:13. Jennie Gayle Simpson Billeaudeau wrote this verse on her kitchen whiteboard as a reminder of God's promise that we will return to Him. On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 5:21 PM, God fulfilled that promise when He called Jennie home after...

Leonard Howell

Sep 27, 2024

Leonard Barry Howell, Sr., 87 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his family on, Friday, September 27, 2024. He entered this world on September 14, 1937, in Gulf Hammock, Florida. He retired as an electrician. 

Barry is survived by his son, Leonard "Len" Howell, Jr.; daughter, Pamela H. Linton; brother, Rudolph "Rudy"...

Ida Spinks

Sep 26, 2024

Ida Mae Harrell Spinks ran into the arms of Jesus on Monday, September 26, 2024, at the age of 101. Ida Spinks resided in the Baker community for over seventy years. She was born at her family's home in Gillsburg, Mississippi on November 5, 1922, to William Alex and Maggie Mae Caston Harrell. Her first doctor’s visit was not until...

Craig Durham, Sr.

Sep 24, 2024

Craig Gordon Durham Sr., of Baker, LA, passed away on September 24, 2024, at the age of 75, following a lengthy illness.

Craig was born in Lafayette, LA, to J.P. and Felicie Durham. Craig devoted his life to ministering to others through music after falling in love with singing in his college choir. Craig played several musical instruments including...

Rosalie Piper

Sep 24, 2024

Rosalie Gagliano Piper, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 24, 2024. She entered this world on June 1, 1934, born to Agnes and Lawrence Gagliano, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church for 50 years.

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Ora "Faye" Bedell

Sep 22, 2024

Ora "Faye" Law Bedell, 93 years old, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 22. 2024. She entered this world on July 24, 1931, born to Mary Etta and Leon Law, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Faye is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Matthew "Matt" Bedell,...

Louie Bennett

Sep 19, 2024

Louie Gene Bennett, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was a resident of Clinton, LA.

Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, LA, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM until religious services in the chapel at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Baker, LA.

Billy Nettles

Sep 18, 2024

Billy K. Nettles went to heaven on September 18, 2024. He was a beloved resident of Central for 37 years and had a successful career as a cabinet builder for over 40 years. He was a loving and supportive Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend.

Billy is survived by his two daughters, Denise Major (Todd), and Kimberly Abshire (Darlene); four...

Andre Michot

Sep 9, 2024

Andre Maurice Michot, 38 years old, beloved son, brother, and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 9, 2024. He entered this world on December 17, 1985, born to Janice and Victor Moore, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Andre is survived by his son, Eric Michot; father, Victor Moore; brothers, Kenny (Rene) Barber Jr.,...

Alton Conerly

Sep 7, 2024

Alton Burley Conerly Jr.

Alton Burley Conerly Jr., 81, resident of Pride, LA, beloved Father, Grandfather and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on September 6, 2024, officially recorded September 7, 2024. He entered this world on July 23, 1943, in Pascagoula, MS, born to Alton Sr. and Oneida Conerly. It is with great respect that we honor...

Sidney Vicknair

Sep 6, 2024

Edna Rogers

Sep 3, 2024

Edna H. Rogers ran into the arms of Jesus on 9/3/24 at the age of 89. She was a native of Bunkie, Louisiana and resident of St. Francisville, Louisiana. Edna was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to help out at her church, especially cooking on Wednesday afternoons for the evening service as well as helping in Vacation...

Gerald Wayne Collier

Aug 21, 2024

Gerald Wayne Collier, a native and resident of Baywood, Louisiana, was born on June 26, 1943, and passed away peacefully at his home on August 21, 2024, at the age of 81. Gerald served in the Louisiana Army Reserves and retired from Rhodia, Inc. with 31 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Patricia "Pat"...

James Wells

Aug 21, 2024

James Rufus Wells, 93 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2024. He entered this world on July 24, 1931, born to Gertrude and Claude Wells, in Sorrento, LA. James honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the IBEW Local...

Alma Story

Aug 19, 2024

2 Timothy 4:7-8 "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all of them also that love His appearing".

Alma M. Story,...

Geralyn Penn

Aug 19, 2024

Geralyn Austen Penn, 73 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 19, 2024. She entered this world on January 1, 1951, born to Mary and Jones Austen III, in Baton Rouge, LA.

Geralyn is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Charles Ray Penn; 3 sons, Glenn Sibley (Lisa), Scott...

Johnny Shelton

Aug 17, 2024

Johnny Ray Shelton, 74 years old, beloved Spouse and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on September 9, 1949, born to Betty Truett and John Shelton in Monroe, LA.

Johnny worked in the paper industry for fifty years, where he met...