All Obituaries

How does one pay homage to an exemplary life so well lived? “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” Proverbs: 20:7 Our Dad, Joseph C. Hebert, Sr. was born June 28, 1928 and left to be with his Lord and Savior, January 24, 2020 at the age of 91 ½. Dad was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather as well as a loving friend to all he met. He proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Joanne Jones Young, 79 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 19, 2020. She entered this world on July 4, 1940, born to Everett and Bradie Jones, in Parsons, TN and resided in Baker, LA. Joanne is survived by her loving children, Ronny Tucker and wife Orti, Regina Mattox and husband Steve, Robbie Tucker, Mark Tucker, Mike Tucker and wife Amy, and Kimberly Young and fiancé LeRay...

Mitchel "Mitch" Don Hall, 59 years old, lost the battle with a lengthy illness and was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2020. He entered this world on September 14, 1960, born to Wanda and Ray Hall, in Pine Bluff, AR. He managed hotels most of his career all over the south. Mitch will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Mitch is survived by his loving sister, Cynthia "Gay" Hall Brown and her husband Bruce; nephew, Bruce Brown, III and...

Kaitlyn “Brooke” Shanley, 23 years old, beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on July 22, 1996, born to Richard and Kim Shanley, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was accepted by Christ at the age of six and she continued to strive to be Christlike throughout her journey. Brooke had a smile that could warm the hardest heart and...

Ruby “Joyce” Rodriguez, 78 years old, a resident and native of Baton Rouge, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2020. She entered this world on June 22, 1941, born to Edwin “Dick” Lee Bailey, Sr. and Lilly Mae “Tiny” Hudson Bailey. Joyce loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew her. Joyce is survived by three...

Angelus “Angie” King Burge, 95 years old, resident of Baker, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2019. She entered this world on December 27, 1924. Angelus is survived by her 3 sons, Timothy W. Burge, Roger A. Burge, and Warren N. Burge; granddaughter, London Burge; great grandson, Julien Burge; and large extended family. Angelus is preceded in death by her father, William King; mother, Elizabeth Fischer King;...

  I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Ernestine Dickerson Harvey, born January 19, 1934 in Rowland, MS, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, December 22, 2019. She led...

John Irving Fontenot, Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14: 1-3. A beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend to many was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Mary Vivian Love, 78 years old, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 20, 2019. She entered this world on November 12, 1941, born to Rubein and Mary Cook, in Baton Rouge, LA. Mary was known for the amazing love she extended to everyone around her, especially her children and grandchildren, giving of herself and resources freely. The memories she leaves with her family will be cherished...

Leonard "Lynn" Hildon Foreman, 76 years old, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 8, 2019. He entered this world on January 13, 1943, born to Nell and Hildon Foreman, in Liberty, MS. Leonard was a faithful member of Istrouma Baptist Church. He was loved by all and will be dearly missed. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Florence Besson Foreman; two daughters, Jennifer Ann...