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OBITUARIES

Schaffer Family Funeral Home

10/12/1963

- 07/18/2025

10/12/1963 - 07/18/2025

BurneIl Palmer, Sr. , was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on October 12, 1963. His life was devoted to the Most High, Jesus Christ. "Boonie," affectionately called by family members and friends, was ...



12/04/1953

- 07/14/2025

12/04/1953 - 07/14/2025

Born on December 4, 1953, in a small community in Baker, Louisiana, to Robert Hives, Jr. , and Mary Doretha Hunter, they would name their daughter Mary Magdalene, and that quickly turned into the nick...



04/25/1978

- 05/24/2025

04/25/1978 - 05/24/2025

An obituary will be available at a later date.



02/17/2022

- 05/06/2025

02/17/2022 - 05/06/2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we celebrate the life of our beloved baby boy, Joshua Devonte Javion Earl, Jr. , who returned to Heaven far too soon on May 6, 2025, in Houston, Texas. Born on Fe...



12/09/1964

- 04/27/2025

12/09/1964 - 04/27/2025

The obituary will be available at a later dare.



07/19/1957

- 04/06/2025

07/19/1957 - 04/06/2025

Joseph Ester was born on July 19, 1957 to Irene Harris Ester and the late Granville Eddie Ester, Sr. Joseph well known as “JoJo” departed this life on April 6, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. H...



03/06/1935

- 03/30/2025

03/06/1935 - 03/30/2025

George Lawson passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30,2025 at the age of 90 in Dallas, Texas. George was born in Battle, Louisiana, in East Feliciana Parish, but resided most of his life in Baker, ...



12/23/2002

- 03/23/2025

12/23/2002 - 03/23/2025

Jalen Burrell Lee transitioned on the 23rd of March 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 22. He was employed with Hobby Lobby and enjoyed working to support himself as well as his son. He leav...



01/30/1987

- 03/09/2025

01/30/1987 - 03/09/2025

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take Heart! I have overcome the world. ” ----John 16;33. Tommy Centell Agee-Chapman was bo...



12/05/1964

- 03/18/2025

12/05/1964 - 03/18/2025

Lorraine Denise Jack Vessel, affectionately known as “Denise” was born on December 5, 1964, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charlie Jack, Sr. and Leesther Perkins Jack. She was reared by her great au...



02/02/1962

- 02/28/2025

02/02/1962 - 02/28/2025

Charlie Jack, Jr. , affectionately known as “PeeWee” was born on February 2, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Charlie Jack Sr. & Leesther Perkins Jack. He was reared by his grandparents Clyd...



02/08/1959

- 12/17/2024

02/08/1959 - 12/17/2024

Barbara A. Hawkins, also known as “Ma” was born on February 8, 1959 to Rosalie Scott and Henry Edwards. Barbara accepted Christ at an early age. She adored and loved her family and friends. She lo...



12/01/1980

- 12/03/2024

12/01/1980 - 12/03/2024

An obituary will be available at a later date.



10/11/1989

- 11/26/2024

10/11/1989 - 11/26/2024

An obituary will be available at a later date



09/16/1983

- 11/23/2024

09/16/1983 - 11/23/2024

On the morning of Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11:48 AM, we mournfully bid farewell to Charlene Joyce Chambers-Carter, whose life came to a peaceful end at West Virginia Medical Hospital in Martins...



01/04/1957

- 11/16/2024

01/04/1957 - 11/16/2024

A native of Rosedale and a resident of Pineville, Eugene passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, Louisiana. Arrangments have been entrusted to Scha...



09/22/1949

- 11/03/2024

09/22/1949 - 11/03/2024

Imogene “Audrey” Tillery Holland was born September 22,1949, to the union of the late George Tillery and Colie Mattews Tillery of Greensburg, Louisiana. She received her heavenly crown on November...



03/12/1949

- 10/04/2024

03/12/1949 - 10/04/2024

Solomon Matthews Jr. , age 75, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on March 12, 1949, Solomon dedicated his life to his family and community, embodying the roles of a lovin...



02/11/1953

- 09/12/2024

02/11/1953 - 09/12/2024

Gilbert Talbert a native of Denham Springs and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaffer Family Funeral Home. ...



09/15/1959

- 08/27/2024

09/15/1959 - 08/27/2024

HERMAN LEE HARRIS, WIDELY KNOWN AS "RANGO", ENTERED INTO HIS EARTHLY DWELLING ON SEPTEMBER 15, 1959 TO WILLIAM "SHACK" HARRIS. JR AND GEORGIA HAWKINS. HERMAN ACCEPTED CHRIST AT AN EARLY AGE AND WAS BA...



04/20/1938

- 08/12/2024

04/20/1938 - 08/12/2024

Audrey Woods, age 86, called from labor to reward August 12, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. Visitation will be held Saturday August 31, 2024 9:00AM - 10:30AM at Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church 5092 Bean...



06/11/1956

- 06/22/2024

06/11/1956 - 06/22/2024

A memorial service will be held at a later dater



11/24/1958

- 06/30/2024

11/24/1958 - 06/30/2024

Jeana Renae Williams-Cooper was born November 24, 1958, in Independence, Louisiana. On Sunday June 30, 2024, in God's infinite wisdom whispered and called Jeana to take her eternal rest. Jeana was ba...