Obituaries

Fred Guidry, Jr.

Fred Guidry, Jr.

Jul 23, 2012

O death, where is your sting O grave, where is your victory I Cor. 15:55. A resident of Slaughter, Fred went to be with Jesus peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends on Monday, July 23, 2012 at the age of 72. He was born on June 18, 1940 in Jennings, Louisiana, and raised in Baton Rouge and...

William Davis

William Davis

Jul 21, 2012

A resident of Livingston and a former longtime Baker resident, he passed away at noon on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at his home. He was 74, and a US Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was retired from the Baker Police Reserves, and was owner of Baker Body Shop. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Rd,...

Virginia Pursley

Virginia Pursley

Jul 15, 2012

A former sitter and a resident of Zachary, she passed away Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Lane Regional Medical Center. She was 90, and a native of Healton, Oklahoma. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am, conducted by Rev. Eddie White. Interment...

Margaret Ashmore

Margaret Ashmore

Jul 6, 2012

Her children shall arise and call her blessed We were the ones blessed with such a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. She dedicated herself to her family and her students. A resident of Baton Rouge, and a retired teacher with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools with 28 years of service, she passed away Friday, July 6, 2012 at Lane...

Joyce Mcgee

Joyce Mcgee

Jul 4, 2012

A devout Catholic and a resident of Zachary, she went to be with her Lord and Maker at 2:00am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at the age of 81. She was born December 13, 1930 to Ida F. Smalley Bishop and Albert F. Bishop in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, where she also attended nursing school and received her degree as a...

Kathryn Cambre

Kathryn Cambre

Jul 1, 2012

A devoted wife and mother, resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Sunday July 1, 2012 at her home. She was 83. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home Thursday July 5, 2012 from 5:009:00 pm with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm. Visiting will resume at St. Isidore Catholic Church on Friday from 9:00 am until a Mass...

Edith Rollins

Edith Rollins

Jun 30, 2012

A Homemaker, resident of Zachary and a native of Livingston Parish, she passed away Saturday June 30th 2012 at Lane Regional Medical Center at the age of 85. Visiting 5:009:00 Thursday July 5, 2012 at Baker Funeral Home and on Friday 12:002:00 pm with religious services at 2:00 pm in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Bill...

Thomas Booker

Thomas Booker

Jun 29, 2012

On Friday, June 29, 2012 Thomas A. Booker, Jr., age 86 went home to meet the Lord in the presence of his loving family. He native of Bluff Creek and resident of Baton Rouge. Visiting will be 2:005:00 with Masonic services at 3:00 on Sunday July 1st 2012 at Baker Funeral Home and on Monday July 2nd 1:002:00 with...

Toby Guy

Toby Guy

Jun 28, 2012

To my son who I always stood by and believed in. I loved you unconditionally. You brought me joy. I held you when you were born and when God wanted you, I had you in my arms then, and I gave you to God. I know you are home now and looking down and smiling. You are always be...

Ferdinand Payne, Jr.

Ferdinand Payne, Jr.

Jun 28, 2012

Be strong and courageous, do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Ferdinand Ferdie Howell Payne, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 28, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 28, 1935 and was 76 years old. Ferdie was a lifelong resident of Baker....

Mary Walker

Mary Walker

Jun 26, 2012

A resident of Baker, she passed away at 8:31pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at her home. She was 60 and a native of McComb, Mississippi. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 59pm, and on Friday, June 29, 2012 from 8am until religious services in the chapel at 9am, conducted...

Michael Heil

Michael Heil

Jun 25, 2012

A construction worker and a resident of St. Francisville, he passed away at his home on Monday, June 25, 2012. He was 48, a native of Baton Rouge, and a former resident of Baker. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Ella Wood Heil of St. Francisville a daughter, Jennifer Story of Baton Rouge two sons, Jason Heil...

Louis Rollins

Louis Rollins

Jun 25, 2012

A retired millwright, and a resident of Baton Rouge, he passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012 at his daughter, Mollys home. He was 66 and a US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Thursday, June 28, 2012 from 12pm until religious services in the chapel at 2pm,...

Katherine Sipes

Katherine Sipes

Jun 25, 2012

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, was blind, but now I see. A loving mother, grandmother, G.G., and friend, and a resident of Greenwell Springs, she passed away at The Care Center Nursing Home on Monday, June 25, 2012. She was 79, and a native...

Richard Downing

Richard Downing

Jun 21, 2012

A resident of Baker, and a retired estimator with Turner Industries, he passed away from C.O.P.D. on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at his sons home in Brownsfield. He was 83, a native of Martin, Tennessee, and a US Army Veteran, having served in the 82nd Airborne Division, Parachute Infantry. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on...

Nelda Wallace

Nelda Wallace

Jun 14, 2012

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 14, 2012. She was 68 years old. She was employed by ARC of Baton Rouge until her retirement. She is survived by her husband Jerry Wallace of Baton Rouge, a son and daughter in law Richard and Teri Myers of...

Susie Barrett

Susie Barrett

Jun 9, 2012

Who can find a virtuous woman For her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need to spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:1012. A resident of Denham Springs, she passed away at 7:30am on...

Brenda Brown

Brenda Brown

Jun 7, 2012

Brenda R. Brown A resident of Maurepas and a native of Baker, she passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012 at her home. She was 49, and a veterinary technician with Starring Plaza Veterinary Center. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 from 9am until religious services in the chapel at 11am. Interment...

Susan Norman

Susan Norman

May 30, 2012

Beloved Mother, Sister, Friend, Nonnie YayYay, passed away Wednesday May 30th at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary. Susan was born February 3, 1949 in Natchitoches, La. to Fred C. and Mirth Perini Tumlin. Susan had a tender, loving heart and spirit that will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved her. Death is nothing at all,...

Jerry Lasyone

Jerry Lasyone

May 30, 2012

A Contractor and resident of Zachary and a native of Baton Rouge, he passed away Wednesday May 30, 2012 at his residence at the age of 51. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home 5:009:00 Thursday May 31, 2012 and 9:0011:00 Friday June 1, 2012 with religious service in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Carl Lanclos. Jerry is...