Obituaries

Marie Decker

Aug 23, 2023

Marie Theresa Austin Decker went to the Lord at 10:14pm on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 while at Lakeview Manor Nursing Home in New Roads, Louisiana. She was attended by her son and the many members of her family who visited throughout her last days. She was born on November 12, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Felix and...

Joseph Campanile

Aug 20, 2023

Joseph A. Campanile, 81, of St. Francisville passed away on August 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Joe served our country in the United States Marine Corps and was a Carpenter by trade. Joe attended First Baptist Church in Baker. He loved fishing, watching animals in their natural habitat, feeding birds and deer and spending time with his family.

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Bonnie Minchew

Aug 16, 2023

Bonnie Faye Bailey Minchew, 81 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away peacefully at her home, on August 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on March 23, 1942, born to Celia Dumas Bailey and Earl Bailey, in Urania, LA. She retired from Bellsouth and Aflac. She was the first female telephone installer in...

O. Earl Smith

Aug 13, 2023

 

Olar Earl Smith, 95 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 13, 2023. He entered this world on January 30, 1928, born to Rosa and Olar Smith, in Magnolia, MS. Olar honorably served his country in the United States Navy during WWII....

Donis Betty Martin

Aug 7, 2023

Donis Betty Bateman Martin, 90 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 11, 1932, born to Claudie Foreman Bateman and Delos Bateman, in Gloster, MS. She was a member of First Baptist...

Julius Beasley

Aug 1, 2023

Julius Lavirl Beasley, 94 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great- Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 4, 1928 in Natchez, MS.

Julius spent his whole life in the service of others. Throughout his life, he...

Louis Bergeron

Jul 29, 2023

Louis J. Bergeron Sr. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away on July 29, 2023. He was 77 years old and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War (1967-1968). He was a retired industrial stainless steel sales manager for PVF and Southwest Stainless from 1973 to 2011.

Louis was a fun-loving, generous man who loved his family tremendously. He...

Myrtis Keith

Jul 29, 2023

Myrtis Brashear Keith, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 10, 1940, born to Eunice McCulloch Brashear and Jesse Brashear, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic...

Makayla Moore

Jul 28, 2023

Makayla Armani Moore passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023 in Zachary, Louisiana at the age of 18.

Makayla was born in Baton Rouge on January 11, 2005, to Patrick Moore and Tabatha Escue. She spent her childhood fishing, playing basketball, and loving on animals (especially her dog BJ). Makayla was happiest with family, especially her siblings:...

Richie Quinn Bullock, Jr.

Jul 22, 2023

Richie Bullock is at rest with the Father. He was the son of Richie Q. Bullock, Sr. and Euna Crawford Bullock. He was born in Tylertown, MS and died in Florida after having lived in Baker, LA for 57 years. He was married to Sandra Wilkins Bullock for 65 years and father to two daughters: Sheree Clement (Eddie) and Lisa...

Thomas Blue

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Porter Blue, 85 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 22, 2023. He entered this world on April 14, 1938, born to Violet and Porter Blue, in New Orleans, LA. He was a member of Wilson Community Church. He retired from the Baton Rouge...

Janet Mosley

Jul 2, 2023

Janet Abbott Mosley, 62 years old, was called to her heavenly home, on July 2, 2023 as she was surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 21, 1961, born to Jeanette and George Abbott, in Baton Rouge, LA. Janet was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. In the past 5 years, Janet opened her home...

Jean Wall Powell

Jul 2, 2023

Jean W. Powell of Baker, passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center on July 2, 2023, at the age of 90. Her children and grandchildren were the loves of her life.

 

She is survived by her son, Bill Powell (Mary), daughter Carol Powell Roshto; grandchildren Brandon (Katie) Powell, Amber (Shaun) Doiron, Brian Roshto, Willo Powell; great-grandchildren...

Geraldine Smith

Jun 18, 2023

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7

Geraldine (Gerri) Morgan Smith passed from this earthly life on 06/18/2023 at the age of 90, to join her beloved husband, Charlie in heaven. She was a Christian, caring, selfless and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend and will be...

Merrilyn Smith

Jun 16, 2023

 

Merrilyn Bingham Smith, 78, a lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on June 16, 2023.   She is survived by her daughters Shannon Aaron (husband Billy) and Kristyn Carver (husband Kim). Above all, she loved her five grandchildren: Will Aaron, Julia Aaron, Ellie Carver, Caroline Carver, and Suzie Carver. She...

Billy Carber

Jun 10, 2023

Billy Wayne Carber, 74 years old, beloved Father and Brother, passed away on, on June 10, 2023. He entered this world on March 10, 1949, born to Hazel Evelyn Hess and Billy Carber, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 406 since 1967.

Billy is survived by his son, Jonathan...

Mary Schexsnayder

Jun 2, 2023

Mary Giordano Schexsnayder, 91 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 2, 2023. She entered this world on September 3, 1931, born to Josephine and Vincent Giordano, in Fordoche, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Mary is survived by her...

Helen Marsh

May 27, 2023

Helen Louise Wiggins Marsh was entrusted to God's care on May 27, 2023 at Oakwood Assisted Living. She was 89, a resident of Zachary, LA and a native of Fort Necessity, LA.

 

She graduated from Mercy Hospital in Vicksburg, MS in 1954 as a registered nurse. She retired from Lane Memorial Hospital.

 

She was an accomplished baker and...

Joan Frizzell

May 20, 2023

Joan Hinson Frizzell, 88 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 20, 2023. She entered this world on February 27, 1935, born to Cade and Natalie Hinson, in Houston, TX.

Joan is survived by her two sons, James Richard Frizzell and wife Elizabeth Carnie Frizzell of Slaughter, Randall Scott Frizzell...

Robert LeDoux "Bob"

May 17, 2023

Robert Edward LeDoux "Bob", 79 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 17, 2023. He entered this world on February 5, 1944, born to Walter and Irona LeDoux in Opelousas, LA. He loved to travel the country, visiting different casinos along the way. He enjoyed classic cars and reading about history. He...