All Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Ray Oubre, 60, of Clinton Louisiana, went home with Jesus on March 18, 2023 at 8:29 a.m. Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Paw Paw and Friend, these were only a few of the names we knew Mike by, he was so much more, but these are the titles that he was the happiest with. Mike was a fisherman who loved to fish, he was at home on the water and would have wanted to be on the water every day. His lawn was his canvas, he would spend hours just making sure it was perfect so...

Arthur Alfred Baillio, Sr. "Al", 94 years old, beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2023. He entered this world on September 15, 1928, born to Jane Juneau Baillio and John Wilmer Baillio, Sr., in Alexandria, LA. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. He loved LSU sports and the Houston Astros, working, and spending time with his family. He was the rock of...

Yvonne Roberta Parden Blackwell, 87 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 12, 2023. She entered this world on November 9, 1935, born to Erma Moritz Parden and Ralph Parden, in Shreveport, LA. She was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. Yvonne was a generous, kind, and selfless soul who loved the Lord, her family, and digging through and collecting rocks. ...

Sunday Swain Johnston, 76 years old, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Sister, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 10, 2023. She entered this world on April 7, 1946, born to Genevieve Hathcox Swain and David Swain, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church. She was very strong in her faith, loved going to church and loved her church family. She was very independent and had a strong determination to do things on her...

Jerry Wayne Girlinghouse, Sr., 78 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, and Brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on February 4, 1945, born to Grace Townsend Girlinghouse and Guvie Girlinghouse, in Baton Rouge, LA. He owned Jerry's Transmission Service for 50 years in Baton Rouge. He will always be remembered as a hard worker that could fix anything, he loved...

Melissa "Missie" Cope McCleary, 56, passed away peacefully at her home, March 7, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born to the late Eugene and Anita Hill Cope on November 2, 1966, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She graduated from Baker High School in 1984. She had a big heart and child-like spirit. Her kindness was felt by all who encountered her. She enjoyed watching her "shows", telling stories about her "skating rink days", and always willing to lend a...

Evelyn Elaine Kimball Acosta, 76 years old, beloved Mother, Sister, and Aunt, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 5, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 10, 1946, born to Shirley Grady Kimball and Oliver Kimball, in Simmesport, LA. She retired from the Office of Motor Vehicles after 42 years of service. Evelyn is survived by her son, Clifton Ray Acosta; daughter, Robyn Temple and husband Rusty; soon to be grandson, Lorenzo...

Joe Edward (Coach) Calloway passed away on March 2, 2023, at The Carpenter House after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Centreville, Mississippi on November 1, 1937, to Katherine Kirkland and Lonnie Ray (Buddy) Calloway. He later moved to Baker, Louisiana where he lived his entire life. He graduated from Baker High School in 1955 and was inducted into the Baker High Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now The University of Louisiana at...

Vivian Potts Guerin, 73 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2023. She entered this world on July 1, 1949, born to Virginia and JW Potts, in TN. She was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. She was always ready to serve and love on others, especially her family. Her fur baby, Blue, was always there with her and wouldn't leave her side in her last days. Vivian is survived by her...

Joseph Murvis Daigle, 89 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Great-Great Grandfather was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2023. He entered this world on May 25, 1933, born to Thelma LeDoux Daigle and Adam Daigle, in Richard, LA. Joseph honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church where he served as a senior acolyte at...