Obituaries

Rufus Branch, Jr.

May 11, 2025

R.C. Branch, Jr., age 92, met Jesus face-to-face on Sunday, May 11, 2025. R.C. was born on July 29, 1932 in Zimmerman, Louisiana and currently resided in Slaughter, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana College in 1959 and the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1962. He was a member of the United States Marine Corps from which he was honorably...

Marjorie H. Simmons

May 7, 2025

Marjorie Hutson Simmons, 84 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 1, 1940, born to Myrtle and Marion Hutson, in Amite County, MS. Marjorie was a devoted follower of Christ and an active member of Milldale Baptist Church. She...

Ervin Heil

May 1, 2025

Ervin "Erv" Edward Heil, 90 years old, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 8, 1935, born to Almeda and Christian Heil, in Lake Placedo, TX. He was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed bowling with his wife, Helen, in...

Willie Berthelot, Sr.

Apr 17, 2025

Reverend Willie Mayo Berthelot, Sr., 93 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2025. He entered this world on April 12, 1932, born to Mary Edith and Joseph Berthelot, Sr., in Morganza, LA. Willie honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a Deacon and faithful member of...

Anne "Lynne" Branton

Apr 11, 2025

Lynne Martin Branton, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025, in Zachary, Louisiana, at the age of 88. Born on September 23, 1936, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She lived a rich and fulfilling life marked by dedication to her family, her profession, and her passions.



Lynne was raised on the property of the...

Sylvia Gill

Apr 10, 2025

Sylvia Thibodeaux Gill, 83 years old, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 14, 1941, born to Lillian and Sydney Thibodeaux, in Bunkie, LA. She was a longtime resident of Baker, LA and a parishioner of St....

Juanita Cavin

Apr 6, 2025

Juanita "Nita" Cavin Gautreau, 76 years old, beloved Mother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on August 30, 1948, born to Estelle and Elgen Thornton, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was faithful in caring for her family at every opportunity and loved...

Callie M. Ashford

Mar 25, 2025

Callie Manning Ashford, 91 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Conway, Arkansas. She entered this world on April 11, 1933, born to Bessie and Allie Manning, in Pride, LA. She was a graduate from Istrouma High School, a longtime resident of Baker, LA....

Patricia Faye Jackson Joiner

Mar 24, 2025

Patricia Faye Jackson Joiner, 87 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 24, 1937, born to Hazel and Eddie Jackson, in Plaquemine, Louisiana. She was a member of Immaculate Conception of Denham Springs.

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Vivian Calhoun Harper

Mar 19, 2025

Vivian Calhoun Harper was called home to be with her Lord at age 73 at her home in Watson, LA March 19, 2025.

She was born July 3rd, 1951, in Opp, Alabama. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama, where she graduated from Davidson High School in May of 1970. There she met the love of her life, Gerry Harper. Two...

James Aaron

Mar 4, 2025

James "Jimmy" Murray Aaron, 77 years old, beloved Spouse and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on March 8, 1947, born to Carrie Mae and James Aaron, in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a faithful member of Zoar Baptist Church. He...

Bonnie Banta

Feb 21, 2025

Bonnie Labatut Banta, 71 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 10, 1953, born to Gladys and John Labatut, in Baton Rouge, LA. She worked in the finance business for 42 years.

Bonnie is survived by her loving...

Leda Belle Jones

Feb 19, 2025

Leda Belle Jones, 87 years old, beloved Mother and Daughter, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 25, 1937, born to Rowena and Isom Hebert, in Oberlin, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Leda is survived...

Florence Ann Felton

Feb 9, 2025

Florence Ann Eoff Felton, born in Fayetteville, Arkansas on Feb 4, 1930, and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 9, 2025, she was 95. She and her husband George were responsible for helping to plan and develop BREC's Greater Baton Rouge Zoo where they worked alongside one another for over 30 years. She is...

Donald Barthel, Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

Born January 16, 1958 in Baton Rouge, LA and passed away on February 4, 2025 after a courageous 14 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Don graduated from Baker High School, class of 1976 and Southeastern Louisiana University, with a degree in architectural drafting. He retired from Rhodia Chemical, Inc. in 2006. However, his true passion was designing and drawing house...

Eunice “Yvonne” Mitchell

Feb 3, 2025

Eunice "Yvonne" Mitchell, 91 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on January 23, 1934, born to Eunice and William "Bill" Wicker, in Fred, LA. Yvonne was known for her passion for serving her Heavenly Father. She loved her family dearly...

Joyce "Yie Yie" Mascarella

Jan 31, 2025

Joyce "Yie Yie" Mascarella, 93 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great- Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on May 17, 1931, born to Lula and George Cole, in Pleasant Hill, LA. She was a member of First Baptist of Slaughter....

Earlie Guttirrez

Jan 21, 2025

Earlie Guttirrez, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1934, in Waterproof, Louisiana, to the late Sarah and Albert Burkhalter.

Earlie was the beloved wife of the late Riley Guttirrez and the devoted mother of Larry Guttirrez (Carla), the late Joey Guttirrez (Rita), and Tammie Woolfolk...

Paula Strickland

Jan 20, 2025

Paula Rogillio Strickland, 79 years old, beloved Spouse, Mother and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on December 19, 1945, born to Buddy and T.R. Rogillio, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a faithful member of Plains Presbyterian Church and sang...

Holly Cone

Jan 3, 2025

Holly Payne Cone, 91, of Baker, LA passed away on January 3, 2025.

Services are private.