Obituaries

Delores McKey

Delores McKey

Oct 18, 2025

Delores Ione Davis McKey, 84 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2025. She passed away peacefully at the age of 84, having lived a long and fruitful life as a resident of Slaughter, LA.

Born on June 23, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, Delores was the daughter of the late Ike...

Garnet "Ray" Rogillio

Garnet "Ray" Rogillio

Oct 19, 2025

Garnet "Ray" Rogillio, 91 years old, a long-time resident of Baker, LA left his earthly home and went to be with his Father in Heaven on October 19, 2025, He was born to Garnet and Clara Rogillio in Baton Rouge, LA on October 20, 1933. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a servant to...

Frances Adams

Frances Adams

Oct 7, 2025

Frances Blackwell Adams, a cherished matriarch and devoted woman of faith, was called to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 7, 2025. She passed away peacefully at the age of 92, having lived a long and fruitful life as a resident of Baker, Louisiana.

Born on October 21, 1932, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, Frances was...

Donald Fabre

Donald Fabre

Oct 2, 2025

Donald "Don" Ray Fabre, 79 years old, a resident of St. George, LA, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 2, 2025. He entered this world on August 8, 1946, born to Kenneth and Shirley Chenevert Fabre, in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked for 50 years in the Marine Industry. Don was an avid...

Mary Lewis

Mary Lewis

Sep 30, 2025

Mary Lee Lopez Lewis, 97 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on February 20, 1928, born to Leontine and Albert Lopez, in Bayou Goula, LA. She was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Mary is survived by her three...

Joy Cook

Joy Cook

Sep 26, 2025

Joy White Cook, 84, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 26, 1941, in Ripley, Tennessee, to Mary Lou and Scott White, Sr.

Joy leaves behind her devoted husband of 66 years, James "Mickey" M....

Thomas Day

Thomas Day

Sep 7, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Marion Day, 83 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2025. He entered this world on June 14, 1942, born to Ollie and Thomas Day in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a proud graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU), where he laid the foundation for a distinguished career at...

Danny Beck

Danny Beck

Sep 6, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Danny Lester Beck; a father, grandfather, great grandfather, beloved friend, and dedicated law enforcement officer, who departed this life on September 6, 2025, in Pride, Louisiana. Born on August 27, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana, Danny lived a life marked by service, compassion, and unwavering dedication to his community. Danny...

Timothy Casey

Timothy Casey

Sep 5, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Wayne Casey, 70, a devoted husband, father, and Pawpaw, was called home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 5, 2025. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family who had been his greatest joy in life. Born on September 9, 1954, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to Barbara and Eugene Casey, Timothy proudly served his country...

Ruth Watts

Ruth Watts

Sep 5, 2025

Ruth Teer-Glaser Watts, 86 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on September 21, 1938, born to Adele and James Teer, in Beaumont, TX. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Zachary,...

Beverly Austin

Beverly Austin

Sep 3, 2025

Beverly Elaine Austin, lovingly known as Maw Maw by family and Elaine by friends, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on September 3, 2025, leaving behind a rich legacy of faith, family, and love.

Elaine was born on March 25, 1945, the daughter of James and Madelyn Partrich. She was the only girl among her brother and Baton...

Doris Temple

Doris Temple

Sep 2, 2025

Doris Elizabeth Lilly Temple of Zachary, 89 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 2, 2025, while living at Grace Nursing Home, in Slaughter, LA. She entered this world on January 10, 1936, born to William and Hattie Mae Lilly, in Gonzales, LA. She was a member of The Rock Church, Zachary,...

Paula Swearingen

Paula Swearingen

Aug 31, 2025

Paula Sue Hammack Swearingen, 78 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on June 9, 1947, born to Hilda and Reverend Robert Hammack, Sr., in Baton Rouge, LA.

Paula lived a life full of faith, love, and joy. For more than...

Robert Newman

Robert Newman

Aug 18, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Pearce Newman, a cherished resident of Baker, LA, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the age of 86, comforted by the love of his devoted family. He was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a life richly lived and deeply treasured.

Born on April 27, 1939, in the vibrant city of...

Presley "Buck" Frederick

Presley "Buck" Frederick

Aug 8, 2025

Presley "Buck" Joseph Frederick, 89 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on October 12, 1935, born to Edmonia and Theodore Frederick, in Vermilion Parish, LA. After graduating from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (ULL) with a B.S. in Civil Engineering, he served...

Carolyn Rider

Carolyn Rider

Aug 3, 2025

Carolyn Spillman Rider, 82 years old, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on November 24, 1942, born to Christine and Virgil Spillman, in Liberty, MS. She was a long-time member of Harding Street Baptist Church, now Victory Baptist Church.

Carolyn is survived...

Martha Williams

Martha Williams

Aug 2, 2025

Martha Grace Slack Williams, 101, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 2, 2025, surrounded by the family she so dearly loved. Born on September 25, 1923, in Baker, Louisiana, to Ohmer and Bessie Slack. Martha lived a life that was a beautiful testament to her deep faith, gentle spirit, and unwavering love...

Lloyd Humphries

Lloyd Humphries

Jul 26, 2025

Lloyd "Bernard" Humphries Sr., 98 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on December 7, 1926, born to Lou and Berlie Humphries, in Magnolia, MS. Bernard honorably served his country in the United States National Guard. He was a dedicated hard...

Robert Buxton

Robert Buxton

Jul 21, 2025

Robert Dwayne "Bones" Buxton, 60 years old, beloved husband, son, father, and pappy, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on July 26, 1964, born to Mary and John Buxton, in Zachary, LA. He was a passionate hunter and an amazing cook; he...

Kenneth Reine

Kenneth Reine

Jul 19, 2025

Kenneth Michael Reine, 80 years old, beloved Spouse and Father, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 19, 2025. He entered this world on August 20, 1944, born to Gertrude and George Reine, in Baton Rouge. He was a member of St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, Louisiana.

Kenneth is survived by...