Obituaries

Jan 5, 2018

Joseph Donald "Don" Cockerham, Sr. died January 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 14, 1923 in Denham Springs, Louisiana to Ernest and Clara (Minton) Cockerham. Don graduated from Denham Springs High School in 1940. He was a WWII Veteran where he served in the 9th Infantry US Army involved in the...

Jan 4, 2018

Mallorie Rose Maglone, 11 months old, a precious daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter and sister, went to be in the arms of Jesus on January 4, 2018 along with mother and big sister, Michaela Pribbernow. She entered this world on January 27, 2017 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Brady Fulton Maglone and Dana Rochelle Lieblong. She attended Slaughter United Methodist...

Jan 4, 2018

Michaela LaRay Pribbernow, 8 years old, a precious daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter and sister, went to be in the arms of Jesus on January 4, 2018 along with mother and baby sister, Mallorie Rose Maglone. She entered this world on July 16, 2009 in Zachary, LA, born to Jeffery Dale Pribbernow and Dana Rochelle Lieblong. She was in the 3rd...

Jan 4, 2018

Allan Eugene Hamilton, Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 4, 2018, in his home at the age of 78. He entered this world on February 3, 1939, in Richland Center, WI. Al proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was...

Jan 4, 2018

Dana Rochelle Lieblong, 30 years old, a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and friend, was called to her eternal resting place along with her two precious daughters, Michaela and Mallorie, on January 4, 2018. She entered this world on July 24, 1987 in Baton Rouge, LA, born to David Lieblong and Nikki Pregeant Norris. She was a graduate of Zachary...

Dec 30, 2017

Dec 29, 2017

Ruth Haynes Babin, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 29, 2017, in her home at the age of 89. She entered this world on August 30, 1928, in Plaquemine, La. She was a hard worker and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her....

Dec 22, 2017

On Friday, Dec. 22nd, Heaven welcomed an amazing, protective angel by the name of Kathy Smith. She was the mom of two, Thomas Smith and Kasey Watson, the grandmother of three, Kennedy, Katherine, and Caroline Watson, but the mother of many. She would do everything possible to impact each and every person who met her. From helping with homework...

Dec 20, 2017

Michael Alvin Rushing, 53 years old, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his father, Carroll "CJ" Rushing, Sr.; wife, Mandi Leteff Rushing; son, Dalton Jean "DJ" Rushing; two sisters, Dawn McAlister and Missy Novo; three brothers, John Traupman, Jr., Gary Traupman, Carroll "CJ" Rushing, Jr.; and numerous nieces,...

Dec 18, 2017

Dixie Louise Hawkins Hicks, 81 years old, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 18, 2017. She entered this world on February 9, 1936, in Starkville, MS., born to Bill and Ruby Hawkins. She worked most of her life as a bookkeeper in accounting and she was also a...

Dec 9, 2017

Randall "Randy" Rodriguez, 56 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 9, 2017. He entered this world on October 16, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA, born to Warren and Velma Rodriguez. Randy is survived by his mother, Velma Rodriguez; brother, Arthur and Sheri Rodriguez; aunt, Dorothy Adams; and cousin, Donna Freeman....

Dec 7, 2017

Joann C. Rushing, 85 years old, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on December 7, 2017. She entered this world on November 14, 1932 born to J.W. and Lurline Cheek in South Carolina. Joann is survived by three daughters, Emily and Tommy Mason of Baton Rouge, Sara Rushing of Baton Rouge and Nancy...

Nov 28, 2017

Samuel "Dane" Henson, 57 years old, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 28, 2017. He was born to Sammy Henson and Marguerite Babineaux on February 14, 1960, in Baton Rouge, LA. He worked as a carpenter at LSU for many years. Dane enjoyed fishing, hunting, cooking and most importantly his grandchildren. Dane is survived...

Nov 26, 2017

Patsy Johnson Bogle, 72 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 26, 2017. She was born to Ollie and Edna Johnson on July 8, 1945 in Marion, Louisiana. Patsy is survived by her loving husband, John H. Bogle; daughter, Sandra J. Calloway; grandchildren, Dennis Wayne Tidwell, Jr. and wife Laura and Harlie Marie...

Nov 22, 2017

Ruby Lee Ballow Gulino, best known as Ms. Ruby, 98 years old, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 22, 2017. She was born to Ed and Molly Ballow on March 31, 1919 in Jackson, Louisiana. She enjoyed being a homemaker because it allowed her the time to make crafts. Ruby was passionate about meeting...

Nov 19, 2017

Dianne Phillips Williamson, 73, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on November 19, 2017. She entered this world on November 6, 1944 born to William and Zettie Mae Phillips in Holly Ridge, Louisiana. She was a long-time employee with The Crossroads Grocery in Zachary, a former deputy reserve with the Zachary Police Department...

Nov 13, 2017

Rufus "Buckshot" Leo Chelette, 68 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 13, 2017. He was born to N.R. "Tib" Chelette and Thelma White on December 5, 1948. On the day that Rufus was born the doctor walked out of the delivery room and said to his daddy, "You have a son...

Nov 1, 2017

Peggy A. Hess Smith, born in Berryville, Virginia, a resident of Baker, LA, passed away November 1, 2017 at 3:40 p.m. at the age of 77, after several bouts of congestive heart failure. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School. She was a member of the Baton Rouge Jaycee Jane's from 1970-1985. She worked until 1988 and...

Nov 1, 2017

Freida Herren Thompson, 74 years old, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2017. She was born Freida Louise Herren on August 8, 1943, in Jackson, MS. She lived her formative years in Utica, MS and moved to Baker, LA in 1958. She was twice an all-state basketball player...

Nov 1, 2017

Joseph Layton Gilliam, 68 years old, a beloved brother, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 1, 2017. He entered this world on March 27, 1949, in Helena, AR, born to Joseph and Alice Gilliam. He enjoyed traveling, reading books, history, spending time with his family, friends and his beloved kanine companion, Chloe....