Obituaries

Jacqueline Bubrig Cain

Jacqueline Bubrig Cain

Jacqueline Bubrig Cain

Jacqueline Bubrig Cain, born in Ville Platte, La on November 17, 1938, was taken by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 86 surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Cain was a native of Ville Platte and resided in Plaquemines Parish for the past 67 years.
Irwin N. Cooper III

Irwin N. Cooper III

Irwin N. Cooper III

Irwin N. Cooper III departed this life on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 67. Devoted son of Carol B. Cooper and the Late Irwin N. Cooper, Jr. Brother of the Late Brian D. Cooper and Godfather of the Late Fawn M. Cooper.
Donna Marie Pobrica

Donna Marie Pobrica

Donna Marie Pobrica

Donna Marie Pobrica, a life-long resident of Plaquemines Parish, passed away on January 18, 2025, at the age of 62 following unexpected complications from surgery.
Byron David Basco, DDS

Byron David Basco, DDS

Byron David Basco, DDS

Byron David Basco, DDS, entered eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Born in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Byron attended both elementary and middle school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Belle Chasse and graduated from Holy Cross High School in New Orleans in 1988.
Kenneth Elliott Sr.

Kenneth Elliott Sr.

Kenneth Elliott Sr.

Kenneth Elliott Sr., affectionately known as 'Bill,' was born on February 1, 1962, in Marrero, Louisiana, to Sam Elliott Sr. and Ella B. Elliott. Kenneth passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and service.
Belinda Belle Brown Hazel

Belinda Belle Brown Hazel

Belinda Belle Brown Hazel

Belinda Belle Brown Hazel passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2025. She was preceded in death by her father Lt. Col. Charles Brown, USMC, her mother Vivian Frier Brown and her brother, 1st Lt. Goul “Brownie” Brown, USAFR.
Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams

Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams

Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams

Bobbie Nell McDonald Williams, affectionately known by many names such as Barbara Nell, Aunt Barbara, Possum, Nell, Home Girl, Hunnie Bunnie, Chugalug and Barbara Beasley, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at her home.
Donald Halphen

Donald Halphen

Donald Halphen

Donald Halphen passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024 at his daughters home in Arroyo Grande, California. Born in Buras, LA, on March 6 1937, he was the son of Helen Zuvich Halphen and Roger J. Halphen Sr.
Rita Bradbury Bowman

Rita Bradbury Bowman

Rita Bradbury Bowman

Rita Bradbury Bowman passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 30, 2024, at the age of 91, surrounded by her family. Born on November 25, 1933, in Port Sulphur, LA, she was a long-time River Ridge, LA resident.
Barbara 'Sookie' Rodney Carpenter

Barbara 'Sookie' Rodney Carpenter

Barbara 'Sookie' Rodney Carpenter

Barbara 'Sookie' Rodney Carpenter parted this life on December 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1966, to the union of Pastor Stanley and Gail Steib Rodney.