Obituaries
Roger Nolan
Feb 19, 2024
Roger Lea Parden Nolan, age 85, a resident of Dover, Arkansas and native of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at her home in the city of Dover.
Roger is survived by her two daughters, Terri Lynn Moody (Rory) and Leah Renea Nolan; her son, Robert Wade Nolan (Cheryl); grandchildren, Michael Erin and John Reyes, Michael...
Kimberly Ackerman
Feb 14, 2024
Kimberly Ann Ackerman, 55 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 3, 1968, born to Evelyn and Clifton Welch, in Baton Rouge, LA. Kimberly loved her family with a deep love. She also loved her pets and enjoyed the...
Vernon Dennis, Jr.
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Vernon Guy Dennis, Jr.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Vernon Guy Dennis, Jr. Born on August 4, 1931, in Catahoula Parish, LA. Vernon brought light and joy to the lives of those around him. His journey on this earth came to an end on February 4,...
Mary Farris
Jan 24, 2024
Mary Nell Drummond Farris, 64 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 26, 1959, born to Ruby Nell Drummond and Jimmy Drummond, in Baton Rouge, LA. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids....
Betty Stewart
Jan 23, 2024
Betty Lu Stewart, 93 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 1, 1930, born to Floye and Robert Coston, in Camden, AR. She was a member of Baker First Baptist for many years. Betty Lu's passion for education led...
Rexell Whalen
Jan 21, 2024
Rexell Howard Whalen, 83 years old, beloved husband, father, and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024. He entered this world on July 10, 1940, born to Charlene and Howard Whalen, in Praco, AL. He attended school at Purdue University and graduated from the University of Northern Alabama. He...
James Helmke
Jan 21, 2024
James Calvin Helmke, 85 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024. He entered this world on August 10, 1938, born to Lillian and Henry Helmke, in Baton Rouge, LA. James honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was an...
Patty Laurendine
Jan 21, 2024
Patty Lou Laurendine, 78 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 12, 1945, born to Hervy and Vera Gilleylen Summers.
Patty is survived by her daughters, Tricia Mayfield and husband...
Richard Rayburn
Jan 21, 2024
In flesh we mourn, in God's spirit we celebrate the life of Richard Gordon Rayburn, 83 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 19, 1940, born to Helen and John Rayburn,...
Linda Yllander
Jan 17, 2024
Linda Jean Clingan Yllander, 82 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 17, 2024. She entered this world on March 16, 1941, born to Evelyn Jones Clingan and Thomas Clingan, in Texarkana, AR.
Linda is survived by her sons, Rick Yllander (Lisa) of Ethel, Jeff Yllander...
Eula Courville
Jan 16, 2024
Eula Marie Meche Courville, 94 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 16, 2024. She entered this world on September 12, 1929, in St Landry Parish, LA. She was a charter member of St. Pius X Catholic Church and a member of the Legion of Mary.
Eula is survived by her...
Tony J. Nolan, Sr.
Jan 6, 2024
Tony Joe Nolan, Sr., 79 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great- Grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 6, 2024. He entered this world on December 13, 1944, born to Marteze and Cleveland Nolan, in Pensacola, Florida. Tony served 44 years with the IBEW Local 995 as a...
Lydia Cox
Jan 2, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lydia Stennett Cox
Lydia Stennett Cox, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and cherished member of the Baker, LA community, peacefully passed away on January 2, 2024, at Lane Regional Medical Center, in Zachary, LA. Born on June 21, 1949, Lydia lived a remarkable life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and...
Dorothy Bujol
Dec 27, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Gwendolyn Bujol, 86 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Dot entered this world on August 15, 1937, born to Vergie and Aubrey Hamilton, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was retired from...
Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton
Dec 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene "Scotty" Cumpton, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend to many and respected member of the community. Scotty took his final breath on December 23, 2023, at the age of 78, at home in Baker, Louisiana.
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Beth Ann Rush
Dec 15, 2023
Beth Ann Rush, age 79, born in New Orleans on July 15, 1944, a resident of Gretna and later Baton Rouge passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, with her family by her side after a brief illness.
She was a graduate of West Jefferson High School and attended Louisiana State University. She was married to the late Gordon L....
Mary Allen
Nov 27, 2023
Mary Benzer Allen, 81 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Mary is survived by her loving children, Robin (Sims) and Shane (Donna); numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for the celebration of...
Mary Lou Spears
Nov 27, 2023
In the early morning of Monday, November 27, 2023, Mary Lou Spears, age 90, entered her final resting place in Heaven. She was born to Katie and E.M. "Bubba" Farmer on June 19, 1933 at her home in Montgomery, TX.
Mary Lou was the first commissioned woman officer in the Baker Police Department, and a long-time member of the...
William Darrell "WD" Johnson
Nov 5, 2023
William Darrell "WD" Johnson, 75 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 5, 2023, peacefully at his home. He entered this world on August 30, 1948, born to Opal and WH "Dub" Johnson, in Lecompte, LA. He retired from Exxon Chemical in 2003...
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