Baker obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb archives by: Baker, Etta Dunn 4 Feb 1971 Jul 2000 Don Johnson for Jan McCoy Baker, Eugene Martin 1 May 2008 May 2008 Jerry Nelson Baker, Gwendolyn Nell 24 Apr 2000 Apr 2000 Don Johnson Baker, Hazel Easley 25 Jan 2002 Feb 2002 Don Johnson Baker, Jack 12 Apr 2007 Apr 2007 Jerry Nelson Baker, Jessie 6 Aug 2002 Sep 2002 Don Johnson Baker, Joan B. 22 Dec 2012 Dec 2012 Jerry Nelson Baker, John Nathan 19 Dec 2000 Dec 2000 Don Johnson Baker, Joseph, Sr. 16 Aug 2003 Aug 2003 Don Johnson Baker, Lind Gail Knighten 15 Jun 2000 Jul 2000 Don Johnson Baker, Roland, Sr. 18 Oct 2012 Feb 2013 Sandra McLellan Baker, Susan Nichelle 3 Oct 2002 Nov 2002 Don Johnson Baker, Thelma Seals 3 Jan 2006 Jan 2006 Jerry Nelson Baker, Warren Lavell III 21 May 2004 Jun 2004 Jerry Nelson Baker, Willie Mae P. 19 Feb 2007 Feb 2007 Jerry Nelson *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 2/4/1971 BAKER, MRS. ETTA DUNN Died at 10.30 p.m. Friday Jan. 22, at her residence in Bryan, Tex. She was 76 and a native of Arcola. Body at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite after 7.30 a.m. Sunday. Religious services at the funeral home at 9 a.m. Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Richard Poss. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. Survived by her husband, Arthur H. Baker, Byan Tex. one daughter Mrs. Majorie Poss, Spring Tex., and three grandchildren. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 5/1/2008 BAKER, EUGENE MARTIN Mr. Eugene Martin "Gene" Baker, 98 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, died Tuesday, April 29, 2008, at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. He was born on Sunday, December 12, 1909, in Elmire, Arkansas, son of the late Thomas Larkin Baker and Jessie Ellen Wolford Baker. Mr. Baker was a retired Antique Dealer. Surviving are 4 sons, Thomas, Richard, Mike and Charlie Baker; a daughter, Debra B. Gentry; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Juanita Sharp Baker; daughter, Betty Knight of Texas; great-grandson, Steve Allen Barnwell Jr.; and a great-granddaughter, Clara Nicole Rumker. Friends will be received Friday, May 2, 2008, at the Albany Missionary Baptist Church - 45430 Durbin Rd. - Hammond from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Services will be held at 12 p.m. with Rev. Richard Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Albany Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery - Hammond. An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/24/2000 BAKER, GWENDOLYN NELL "GWEN" A former preschool teacher at Brownfields Baptist Academy for 14 years and a resident of Pride, she died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2000, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 49, born Sept. 2, 1950, in Amite. Visiting Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. Visiting at Northside Baptist Church, 2400 Debra Drive, Baker, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by the Rev. Otis Jackson and the Rev. Jerry Potts. Graveside services at Natalbany Family Cemetery, Independence, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Survived by her husband, Donald L. Baker, Pride; mother, Florence Reid Rushing; Amite; two sons, Donald C. Baker and wife Christine J. Baker, Watson, and Reginald W. Baker and fiancƒe Misty D. Pitre, Pride; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gloria R. and Kenneth E. Dyer, Columbus, Miss., and Glenda R. and Ronald W. Holliday, Folsom; numerous nieces, great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Willie C. Rushing; and a sister, Gladys M. Rushing. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church, Baker. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 1/25/2002 BAKER, HAZEL EASLEY Waverly, Tenn. - Hazel Easley Baker, 50, died Monday, Jan. 21, 2002. She was a native of Loranger. She is survived by her husband, Mickey Baker; two daughters, Diya Mazac, Melissa "Lisa" Hebert, both of Houma; five brothers, Louis "Buddy" Easley, Wayne, Homer, Claude, and Jerry Easley, all of Loranger; two sisters, Helen Michelli of Baker and Patricia Ivey of Virginia; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Recy Easley and Aline Ard Easley; and one son, Yancy Faust. The funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Gray. Donations may be made to Terrebonne Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Luss Bowen Funeral Home, Waverly, Tenn., is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 4/12/2007 BAKER, JACK "J.T." "That whosoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life." John 3:15. A retired former owner of Baker's A.G. Grocery Store and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007, at the age of 87. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, on Wednesday, April 11, was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and resumes at the funeral home chapel on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Chad Hardburger. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. He is survived by two daughters, Pat Baker and Laura Dupree and husband Glenn, all of Baton Rouge; three sons, James Baker of San Miguel, Mexico, Jerry Baker of Hammond and Larry Baker and wife Fran of Prairieville; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Jolly and husband Mark, Deanna Caniga and husband Jim, Jeff Dupree and wife Becky, Jason Dupree and wife Sarah, Jonathan Dupree and wife Amy, Heather Kirkpatrick and husband Scott, J.J. Baker and wife Jenny, Travis Baker, Jeremy Baker and wife Jaci, Rocky Baker and wife Jenny, Katie Baker and Natalie Baker; 18 great-grand- children, Grant and Brett Jolly, Tyler and Brandon Caniga, Dylan, Cody and Derek Dupree, Warren and Winston Dupree, Noah and Jaden Dupree, Laura Jane Kirkpatrick, Joshua and Nathaniel Baker, Garrett Beall, Kole, Jax and Gracie Baker; an extended family in Ohio and many friends including Beverly Staughton. He was preceded in death by his wives, Arvelia Baker and Regina Baker; parents, Jim and Clyde Baker; granddaughter, Kimberly Baker; and grandson, Jaden Baker. He was a member of Parkside Baptist Church. His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 8/6/2002 BAKER, JESSIE Jessie Baker, 53, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002. He was a native of Independence and a driver. He is survived by his wife, Arie L. Baker of Hammond; five daughters, Deshone Cook and Casey Taylor, both of Amite, Linda Frazier, Melissa Baker and Georgia Baker, all of Hammond; three sons, Clyde and Jessie Baker III, both of Hammond, and Roland Allen of Ponchatoula; five sisters, Irma Pittman of Hammond, Lisa McClain of Amite, Jacqueline Williams and Susan Baker, both of Pensacola, Fla., and Terrian Walker of Ponchatoula; three brothers, Timmie Ray Baker, Glenn Baker and Morris Baker, all of Hammond; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother, one son, Keith Baker; his mother, Georgia Washington; and his father, Jessie Baker Sr. Visitation will be Thursday at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 9 p.m. The Rev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral Friday at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hammond, at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 12/22/2012 BAKER, JOAN B. Age 76, a native of Sycamore, Ala. and a resident of Ponchatoula, Joan passed away on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at her residence. Joan leaves behind her loving husband of 59 years, James M. Baker, Sr.; two daughters, Joanie Tolar and husband Larry, Jamie Magee and husband Mike, along with her grandchildren, Michael Riser, Eric Tolar, Gracie and Olivia Magee; great-granddaughter, Sarah Riser. Preceding Joan in death were her parents, Henry and Elizabeth Barnett; son, James M. "Jimbo" Baker, Jr.; one brother and four sisters. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious services from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home in Ponchatoula on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at 2 p.m., with visiting hours beginning at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in Holly Gardens Cemetery. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 12/19/2000 BAKER, JOHN NATHAN Amite - John Nathan Baker, 55, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 2000, at his home. He was a native of Amite. Survivors include a son, Nathan Tyrone Baker, Stone Mountain, Ga.; eight sisters, Clara Wilson, Kentwood, Josephine Lee, Baton Rouge, Mary and Shirley Smith and Marilyn Baker, Amite, Gloria Page, Montpelier, Katie Smith, Baton Rouge, Brenda Jones, Hammond; three brothers, Joseph Baker Jr., New Orleans, James E. and Robert T. Baker, Amite; father, Joseph Baker Sr., Amite. His mother, Edna Coleman Baker; grandparents, Elizabeth Foster Baker and Maggie Spears, Elder Soloman Baker and Major Coleman. Visitation will be at Gordon/Richardson COGIC Wednesday from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 7 p.m. Samuel Richardson will conduct the service. Dismissal will be Thursday, and burial will be in Baker Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 8/16/2003 BAKER, JOSEPH, SR. A resident of Amite, he died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 86 and a native of St. Helena Parish. Visiting at Richardson Funeral Home, Amite, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Religious service at Gordon Richardson Temple of Deliverance, Hillsdale Road, Amite, at 7 p.m. Sunday, conducted by Bishop W.K. Gordon Sr. Dismissal at 11 a.m. Monday at Morris Chapel Church, Amite. Interment in Baker Cemetery, McDaniel Road, Amite. Survived by his three sons, Joseph D. Baker Jr., New Orleans, James "Bull" Baker, Independence, and Robert T. Baker, Amite; eight daughters, Clara M. Wilson, Tangipahoa, Josephine B. Lee, Baton Rouge, Mary B. Smith, Amite, Gloria B. Page, Montpelier, Shirley B. Smith, Amite, Katie B. Smith, Baker, Brenda B. Jones, Hammond, and Marilyn C. Baker, Amite; a sister, Mary R. Baker, New Orleans; and 42 grandchildren and 59 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth Foster Baker and Solomon Baker; his wife, Edna C. Baker; a son, John Nathan Baker; a brother, John N. Baker; and a sister, Queen Ester Baker Montgomery. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 6/15/2000 BAKER, LIND GAIL KNIGHTEN Ponchatoula - Lind Gail Knighten Baker, 43, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at North Oaks Medical Center. She was a native of Independence. Survivors include her father, James Knighten; daughter, Ida Shantel Baker; four sisters, Alana Miller, Ida Mae Wylie, New Orleans; Mary L. and Jennifer Knighten, Amite; and four brothers, James L. Knighten Jr., New Orleans, John Knighten, Ponchatoula, Jamey Knighten, Greensburg, Robert Porter, Reserve. Her mother, Ida Mae Cosey, preceded her in death. Visitation will be at Greater St. James Missionary Baptist Church Friday from 5 p.m. until the funeral at 8. The Rev. Wilbert Jones will conduct the service, and dismissal will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Leonard Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Angelic Funeral Home, Roseland, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 10/18/12 BAKER, PASTOR ROLAND SR. A resident of Kentwood, he departed this life Saturday October 13, 2012 at his residence. He was the pastor of Oak Grove AME Church, Kentwood. Wake service at Turner Chapel AME Church, 874 Turner Chapel Rd., Greensburg from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday October 21, 2012. Religious service at Grace Christian Workship Center, 1006 7th. St., Glenmora, LA. at 1 p.m. Monday. Conducted by Presiding Elder Lloyd Washington. Interment in Glenmora Community Cemetery, Glenmora. Pastor Roland Baker, Sr. was born to the late Eddie Elmore and Elouise Anthanase Baker on October 3rd 1959 in Glenmora, La. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at First Union Baptist Church. Roland married Noreen "Tammy" Freeda Taylor on July 29th 1989 and they were blessed with six children. Roland was preceded in death by two brothers: Jessie and McKinley Baker. Pastor Baker leaves in God's loving care his wife of 23 years, Noreen "Tammy" Baker of Kentwood, La. His six children, Angela (Charles) of Crestview, FL; Titus of Kentwood, La; Kayla of San Antonio, TX; Roland O. Baker Jr., Cathy and Christine of Kentwood, La. Two sisters Mary (Arnold) Simon of Rosenburg, TX; Sandra (Vonell) of Wake Forest, N.C. and Linda "Gail" Sumbler who was like a sister. Seven brothers, Eric (Janice) and John (Linda) of Glenmora, La; Dedrick (Latasha) and Rynnie (Sonya) Baker of Houston, TX; Edmond (Rebecca) of Bay City, TX; Eddie (Joyce) of Clute, TX and C.L. (Jean) of San Antonio, TX. Two Aunts, Bessie Gaines of Glenmora, La. and Selena Anderson of Glenmora, La. Three Uncles, Willie Baker of Slidell, La; Lawrence Kelly of Glenmora, La. and James Cameron of Fort Worth, TX. Nine grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends who will miss him but will find comfort in knowing that he is at rest and will see him again in the great resurrection. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Denham Springs. 225-665-8002. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on: 10/3/2002 BAKER, SUSAN NICHELLE Pensacola, Fla. - Susan Nichelle Baker, 35, died Thursday, Sept. 26, 2002, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. She was a native of Hammond. She is survived by one daughter, Rockelle Baker, Pensacola; two sons, Brandon Baker and Damien Baker, both of Pensacola; four sisters, Irma Pittman and Lisa McClain, both of Hammond, Terrian Walker of Ponchatoula and Jacqueline Williams of Pensacola; three brother, Timmie Ray Baker, Glenn Baker and Morris Baker, all of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her mother, Georgia W. Baker; father, Jess Baker; two brothers, Jessie and Lionel Baker; and three sisters, Janice, Gwen and Stephanie Baker. Visitation will be today at Richardson Funeral Home, Hammond, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Rev. Samuel Brown will conduct the funeral Friday at 11 a.m. at Mount Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Hammond. Burial will be in Durbin Cemetery, Independence. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 1/3/2006 BAKER, THELMA SEALS A resident of Franklinton, she died at 3:17 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2, 2006, at Riverside Medical Center, Franklinton. She was 85, a native of Washington Parish, a resident of Franklinton and a former resident of Amite. Visiting at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, http://www.mckneelys.com, from 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by Elder Mason Miley. Interment in Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. She is survived by three sons, Herbert Baker, New Orleans, Johnny Baker, Covington, and Bobby Baker, Houston; two daughters, Helen Heckard, Marrero, and Sandy Thibodeaux, Houston; two sisters, Marie Bell, Bogalusa, and Cora Singletary, Franklinton; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Baker; three brothers, Leo, Iddo and Lavon Seals; and three sisters, Vertie Lee Miller, Athalea Slay and Hilda Graves. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star: 5/21/2004 BAKER, WARREN LAVELL III Natalbany -- The Rev. Alfred L. Hart will conduct funeral services Saturday at 1 p.m. at Greater Rock Zion Baptist Church for Warren Lavell Baker III. The 7-week-old infant died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He is survived by his parents, Warren Lavell Baker Jr. and LaTroya Monique Lasalle. Burial will follow the services at Holly Gardens Cemetery, Hammond. N.A. James Funeral Home, Hammond, is in charge. *************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/19/2007 BAKER, WILLIE MAE P. "Maw Maw Baker" died at 7:38 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at Promise Specialty Hospital in Baton Rouge. She was 94, a native of Greensburg and a resident of Amite. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday was from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation continues at the funeral home on Monday from 8 a.m. until religious service at 2 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Dennis Walker, the Rev. Mike Foster and the Rev. Danny Carter. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. She is survived by two daughters, Geraldine Baker Sanchez of Amite and Georgia Mae Baker Cheek and her husband, Bobby, of Pine Grove; 14 brothers and sisters, Margaret Heck, Ed Price and Daisy Hoffman, all of Baton Rouge, Doris Russell, Clara Duncan and Lena Dearman, all of Watson, Herbert Price and Tressie Stiles, both of Greenwell Springs, Virginia Hicks of Denham Springs, Carol Mae Hicks of Baton Rouge, Charlie Price of Greenwell Springs, Louis Price of Baton Rouge, Margaret Oliver of Jones, Okla., and Clarence Price of Zachary; grandchildren, Ann Cheek of Watson, Margaret Rutland and her husband, Robert, and Barbara Rutland and her husband, Roger, all of Pine Grove; great-grandchildren, Kris Rutland, Samantha Thompson, Blair Oliver and Ashley Rutland; great-great-grand- daughter, Breeanna Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.D. Baker; parents, James M. and Sarah Ida Hanna Price; four brothers, Willard, Monroe, W.C. and Larry Price; and two sisters, Marveleen Cheek and Sylvia Price. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. *************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/baker.txt