Governor Kehoe Signs HB 810, Renaming a Portion of Highway 60 in Newton County in Honor of Natalie and Davy Lloyd

MAY 13, 2025

Jefferson City — Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed legislation renaming a portion of Highway 60 in Newton County in honor of Natalie and David (Davy) Lloyd, the eldest daughter and son-in-law of former State Representative Ben Baker, who were tragically murdered last year while serving as missionaries in Haiti.

HB 810 designates the section of Highway 60 from Kodiak Road continuing east to Cemetery Road, ending at the cemetery where the Davy and Natalie were laid to rest. The couple, married on June 18, 2022, moved to Haiti to serve as full time missionaries in January 2023. On May 23, 2024, they were kidnapped and later murdered by gang members while serving in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

"Every parent in Missouri feels the weight of this tragedy," said Governor Kehoe. "The loss of Natalie and Davy is heartbreaking, and while no memorial can undo this grief, this highway stands as a permanent reminder of Davy and Natalie's lives of selfless service, grounded in faith and compassion. Today, we stand together with the Baker and Lloyd families, remembering their children's legacies and offering our heartfelt support."

For more information on the legislation signed into law, visit house.mo.gov. To view photos from the bill signing, click this link.

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