Obituaries

Sep 27, 2022

Viola Marie Guillory Little, 93 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 9, 1928, born to Helena and Euric Guillory, in Lebeau, LA. She was a devout follower of the Catholic faith. Viola is survived by her sons,...

Sep 21, 2022

Daniel Lynn Smith Jr, 53 years old, passed away on September 21, 2022. He entered this world on February 20, 1969, born to Catherine Locke and Daniel Smith, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He loved driving tow trucks and spent many miles on the road traveling. Daniel is survived by his sons, Devin Smith and wife Glenda, Derek Smith and...

Sep 19, 2022

Henry Joseph Sepúlveda, 86 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on March 4, 1936, born to Lucia Rosas and Francisco Sepúlveda, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic...

Sep 18, 2022

Coates, Shirley Castille A devoted Mom, MawMaw and MaMom, she died September 18, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer, peacefully and surrounded by family at her residence in Walker, LA. She was 72 years old, a native of Rosa, LA. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the visitation at Baker Funeral Home, Baker, LA...

Sep 13, 2022

Kevin Christopher Shanley, 32 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 10, 1990, born to Kim and Richard "Flip" Shanley, in Baton Rouge, LA. Kevin Shanley was passionate about theology, philosophy, music, and family. His belief in God...

Sep 13, 2022

Cheryl "Bridget" Williams Saloom, 75 years old. Bridget was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 28, 1946, born to Agnes and T.Y. Williams, in Monroe, LA. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. She enjoyed everything...

Sep 11, 2022

Lula C. Ballard, a native and resident of Baywood, LA was born May 19, 1933 and passed away September 11, 2022 at the age of 89. Lula graduated from Pride High School, class of 1952. She worked many years at JC Penney, eventually retiring from Louisiana Sand and Gravel. She was a lifelong member of Bethany Baptist Church of...

Sep 10, 2022

David B. Telhiard, Sr. a resident of Pride, LA was born on December 21, 1935, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and went home to his eternal Father on September 10, 2022. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1954. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Dave retired from the Carpenters Local #1098 to spend more...

Aug 31, 2022

Pamela Darlene Bennett Hammons "Pam", 62 years old, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, gained her truly deserved angel wings Wednesday, August 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a long-time employee of the State of Louisiana. She loved to sit outside and watch the hummingbirds and birds, she also enjoyed watching LSU and Saints football....

Aug 29, 2022

Claudet "Det" Jolibois Dupuy, 82 years old, resident of Slaughter, LA, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2022. She entered this world on February 14, 1940, born to Julia and Stafford Jolibois, in Cottonport, LA. She was a member of Lighthouse Church, of Zachary. She enjoyed quilting, reading, cooking and loved...

Aug 27, 2022

Rodney Douglas Hendrick, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Rodney was born on April 15, 1938, in Jacksonville, Texas and was raised from the time he was young boy in Baker, Louisiana by his parents, Miller and Reba Hendrick. From the time he was a young boy he had a...

Aug 25, 2022

Lonie L. Chubb, 79 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 25, 2022, with his wife by his side. He entered this world on September 8, 1942, born to Nellie Ritchie Chubb and Roy Hamilton Chubb, in Sullivan, IN. He was a member of First...

Aug 25, 2022

Oscar Benjamin Stiles, Jr. (O. B.), a lifelong resident of Baker, Louisiana passed to his eternal home with Jesus Christ on August 25, 2022, at the age of 90 years and 7 months. He was an Army Veteran. He retired from Dixie Electric (DEMCO) and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Baker.

He is survived by...

Aug 22, 2022

Bobbie Mercier Rushing exchanged this earthly life for eternal life with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 22, 2022. She was 92, known to many in Baton Rouge and Central as "The Jelly Lady," retired from Louisiana National Bank with 34 years of service. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, of Central. Bobbie was known for homemade...

Aug 21, 2022

Linda Kay Dunaway McKenzie, 73 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2022. She entered this world on August 25, 1948, born to Charlene and Burnell Dunaway, in Tylertown, MS. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Baker, Louisiana.

Aug 20, 2022

Herbert Augustus Johanson went to be with the Lord on August 20th, 2022 around 10:45 am after fighting medical issues for some time. He is survived by his wife Betty Johanson, sister, Alice Roderick and her two children (Doug and Joan), granddaughter, Amanda Olson, and son-in-law, Brad Vadner; as well as, his step-children and their spouses, Robert Mizell, Ree Ann Vogler, Donna Carter, Mike Carter, Lee Anne Whittington, David Whittington, Joy McGinnis, Russell A. Mizell,...

Aug 11, 2022

Aaron Thomas Bowlin, 35 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 11, 2022. He entered this world on September 15, 1986, born to Donna and Steve Bowlin, in Baton Rouge, LA. Aaron is survived by his loving mother, Donna Brumley Bowlin; father, Thomas Steve Bowlin; sister, Sarah Andre (Dustin); and little...

Aug 8, 2022

Karen Sue Clark Moreau, 58, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, at her home in Baker, LA. Karen was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister. She is survived by her husband, John B. Moreau, Sr; daughters, Christina Stewart and Lisa Gautreau; sons, Clifford Moreau, Cade Moreau, Bryson Moreau, and Bobby Moreau; and grandchildren, Tyler Moreau, Logan Moreau, Tristan...

Aug 4, 2022

Louis Monroe Jones, 88 years old, passed away on August 4, 2022. He entered this world on October 8, 1933, born to Corinne and William Jones, in Baton Rouge, LA. Louis honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He worked for and retired after many years of service from Formosa. He leaves behind to cherish his...

Aug 4, 2022

Vandal Wallace Mercier, 84, of the Central City community, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van Nick Mercier, Jr., and her parents, Van and Mabel Wallace, and sisters, Virginia Faucett and Inez Reaves.

She is survived by her children, Van Martin Mercier and his wife,...