Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Betty Hale

May 28, 2012

Weeping may endure for the night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5. The loving wife of a Baptist minister, and a devoted mother, sister, and Nanaw, Betty Jean Inabnit Hale passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home in Baker. She was 82, and a native of Mobile, AL. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401...

Shirley Braud

May 26, 2012

A loving and devoted wife, and a former singer with the band Sweet Persuasion, she passed away at her home in Baker on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was 62, and a native of Bakersfield, CA. Visiting at Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, 3235 Dalrymple Dr, Baton Rouge, on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 9am until religious services...

Robert Angell

May 24, 2012

A resident of Baker and a retired purchasing agent, he passed away at his home on Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 9:20pm. He was 93, and native of Illion, New York. He was a US Army veteran of WWII, having served in the 56th Medical Evacuation Group in North Africa and Italy. He earned several medals, including the EAME...

Gary Law

May 23, 2012

A retired maintenance supervisor with Honeywell with 20 years of service, a resident of Central, and a former longtime Baker resident, he died of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 66, a US Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral...

Joyce Testa

May 20, 2012

A native and resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at her home. She was 73. She started her career in the optical business in 1960, and in 1981, she purchased Professional Optical Company. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from 59pm, with Recitation of the Rosary...

Ouida Causey

May 18, 2012

Born February 22, 1926, she went to be with the Lord on Friday May 18th 2012 at the age of 86. Visiting 5:008:00 Sunday May 20th at Baker Funeral Home and on Monday 10:0012:00 with religious services at noon in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. She is survived by daughters Jeri Causey,...

Dorothy Hill

May 16, 2012

A long time resident of Baker and retired school bus driver, she passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at St. Clare Manor Nursing Home. She was 84, and a native of Wilson, LA. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 911am, followed by graveside services at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, conducted...

George Algiere

May 13, 2012

A retired auto body repairman, he was a resident of Baker and a native of Westerly RI. He passed away Sunday, may 13th 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center at the age of 63. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home 9:0010:00 am Saturday May 19th 2012...

Janice Michot

May 11, 2012

A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, and a resident of Baker, she passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at her home. She was 53 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 from 59pm, and on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 from 9am until religious services in the...

Lester Breaud

May 6, 2012

Service Chapel Service Baker Funeral Home Chapel 6401 Groom Rd. Baker, LA  70714 Monday, May 7, 2012 3:30 PM Cemetery Baker, LA  70714

Linden Hernandez, Jr.

Apr 30, 2012

A resident of Baker and native of Donaldsonville, he died Monday April 30, 2012 at 2:55 am at his residence in Baker at the age of 92, surrounded by loving family and caregivers. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII aboard the USS Brown serving in the Pacific. An Electrician, he was retired after working over 38 years...

Ruby Ellard

Apr 30, 2012

A resident of Denham Springs and native of Merryville La., she passed away Monday April 30, 2012 At Ochsner Medical Center at the age of 86. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home 5:008:00 pm Thursday and Friday from 1:00 until religious services at 3:00 pm in the Baker Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Troy Herrington. Interment to follow in...

Joann Cayer

Apr 28, 2012

. . .He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there shall be no more death or mourning, wailing or pain, for the old order has passed away. Revelation 21:18. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all, JoAnn left this world at 5:20am Saturday, April 28, 2012. She was 77 years old and a resident...

Frances Sibley

Apr 25, 2012

A resident of the Central area since 1947, she passed away at The Caring Place on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 11:38pm. She was 85, and a native of Wilkinson County, Mississippi. Visiting at Blackwater United Methodist Church, 10000 Blackwater Road, on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 68pm, and on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8am until religious services...