Obituaries

Aug 2, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Wayne Fontenot, 78 years old, was called to his eternal resting place while at home surrounded by his loved ones on August 2, 2022. He entered this world on October 22, 1943, in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Paul and Mary Fontenot as their 5th child. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1961 -...

Jul 26, 2022

Edith Maria Dixon, 92 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 18, 1929, born to Elsbeth and Wilhelm Heiss, in Darmstadt, Hessen. She was a member of Plains Presbyterian Church. Edith is survived by her loving husband of...

Jul 24, 2022

Betty Diane Rogers Tingle passed away on July 24, 2022.  She was a long-time resident of Baker, Louisiana.

Betty is survived by her 3 children, Jennifer Hawes and Delton Callender, Carl and Ashley Tingle, and Dustin and Jennifer Tingle; grandchildren, Dallas Shipp, Tyler Cato, Jacob Tingle, Hunter Tingle, Isabella Livingston, Emma Tingle, Katherine Leigh and Shyann Callender;...

Jul 4, 2022

WILLIAM STAN VENABLE Our kind, generous, much-loved gentle giant was welcomed to his Savior's feet from his Zachary home surrounded by his loving family on July 4, 2022.  He was 73 years old.  He joined many who preceded him to glory including his parents, Vernon and Doris Yarborough Venable, and in-laws, Clyde and Yvette Melancon Sandifer.

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Jul 2, 2022

No more hardships, no more pain – only peace and joy forever.

Kylee “Bug” Marie Vickers, age 21, a resident of Central, LA passed away on July 2, 2022, after a life-long battle with Muscular Dystrophy. Her heart and love for Santa and firemen were bigger than her disease. In her short life, Kylee never stopped smiling...

Jun 30, 2022

Harold Joseph Dupuy resident of Baker, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Baton Rouge General. He was 84 and a Native of Plaquemine. Harold was the most loving and sweetest Father and Grandpa anyone could ask for. Harold loved fishing, singing, family vacations to GrandIsle and most of all spending time with his family. Harold has one...

Jun 16, 2022

Lisa Ann Plaisance Whitaker, 62 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Daughter, and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 18, 1959, born to Mary and Rouney "Sonny" Plaisance, in Clinton, LA. Her life revolved around her grandkids that...

Jun 13, 2022

Larry Dee McEachern, 80 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2022. He entered this world on March 21, 1942, born to Perry and Sybil McEachern, in Springhill, LA. Larry retired from Tembec Paper Mill. He loved all LSU sports and sac-a-lait fishing, but most of...

Jun 13, 2022

Elva Edora Middlebrooks Timme, 100 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 13, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 2, 1921, born to Addie and David Middlebrooks, Sr., in Church Point, LA. She was a member of First...

Jun 5, 2022

Dudley Morris Reynolds, a resident to Baton Rouge and a native of Liberty, MS. Dudley passed away on June 5, 2022. Dudley was born on September 8, 1936 and was the youngest child of Thomas Jefferson and Lillie Ivy Thompson Reynolds, both deceased. He as a U.S. Army Veteran, having served his country honorably from June 10, 1959 to...

Jun 2, 2022

"Just Build My Mansion Next Door to Jesus and tell the angels I'm coming Home". Patsy Ruth Love Wilkinson was born on September 7, 1943, in Hornbeak, TN and was called home to be with our Lord on June 2, 2022. Patsy was the 7th of 9 children born to John William Love and Emma Belle Jones Love. She...

Jun 2, 2022

Mark Dewayn Griffith, 61 years old, loving Husband, Dad, Paw-Paw, and Friend, passed away on June 2, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on August 27, 1960, born to Shelly and Donnell Griffith, in Hattiesburg, MS. He loved his family very much and has fought for over 20 years to stay with them. He was...

May 31, 2022

Tommy Joseph David, 60 years old, native of Baton Rouge and resident of Clinton, LA, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 31, 2022 at MD Anderson in Houston TX. He entered this world on December 1, 1961, born to Leroy and Elizabeth David, in Baton Rouge, LA. Tommy was respected and very...

May 30, 2022

Venia "Lee" Kerry House, 78 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 30, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 23, 1943, born to Louvenia and Arzene Kerry, in Derry, LA.

Venia is survived by her daughters, Angel Aucoin,...

May 19, 2022

Gerard Leo Diaville, 84 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great Great Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 18, 1937, born to Rita and Newman Diaville, in Plaucheville, LA. He loved to spend time gardening and...

May 11, 2022

God called you home to stand watch by his side and though we are all saddened, we are also at peace knowing you are protecting us from above. You served your country honorably in the US Army where you were always willing and eager to help others. Now you are in your heavenly home serving the Lord and reunited...

May 10, 2022

Some glad morning when this life is over I'll fly away; To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away. Beverly Jean Hillen Gullett 89, went to God's celestial shore on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at 2:55am. She was loved by all who knew her. Beverly (Aunt Jean) was born October 14, 1932 to Alberta (Bill) and Herman...

May 4, 2022

Ervin Joseph King, age 79, a resident of Zachary, passed away on May 4, 2022. Ervin, graduated from Istrouma High School in 1961 and married his high school sweetheart, Josie Hawkins on February 23, 1963. He retired from City of Baton Rouge after 25 years and enjoyed dancing, water skiing, playing softball and spending time with his family at...

May 1, 2022

We regretfully announce, Jimmy Ray White, 71, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on May 1, 2022 from cancer. Jimmy was predeceased by his parents Jesse and Hazel, his brother Glen, and sister Mary Ann. He is survived by his sons Bo, Jason, Jared; his grandson Reid; and sister Thelma. Jimmy was a resident of Baker, Louisiana and was...

Apr 29, 2022

Ernest "Butch" Wayne Westbrook, 82 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 29, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on March 1, 1940, born to Ida and William Westbrook, Jr., in Baton Rouge, LA. He proudly served his country in the...