All Obituaries

Robert W. Adams went to be with the Lord on March 6, 2021. He was 81 years old. A native of Mt. Auburn, IL and a resident of Zachary, LA. He was born on February 24, 1940. He served 3 years in the US Army. He was retired from the Dept. of Corrections with 21 years of service. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Barbara of 45 years; his 6 children, Jim Kent (Terri), Lonnie Kent (Liz), Lori Kent, Debbie Ponder (Jeff), Sabrina Moore (Jason) and Tarina Hornsey (Chris); 2 daughters from a...

Lester Doughty of Zachary, Louisiana passed away on Mar 4, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dale "Rick" Leo Richter Jr, 72 years old, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2021, at his home in Central. He entered this world on April 26, 1948, born to Claudine and Dale Richter, Sr., in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was the pastor of New Beginnings Church of God in Baker, Louisiana. He coached football for many years and enjoyed playing in his younger years. He enjoyed watching LSU Tiger football...

Elizabeth Anderson Smith, 73, passed away at Promise Hospital on Friday, February 26, following a struggle with several health issues. She had lived in Denham Springs for the past few months but previously had been a lifelong resident of Pride, where she was a member of Sandy Creek Baptist Church. After graduating from Pride High School, Elizabeth worked at the Office of Motor Vehicles Headquarters for 33 years. Her outgoing, caring, and warm personality reaped many friendships, and the...

Virginia "Ginny" Overton Dunn, 57 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Sister was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 25, 2021, peacefully at her home in Pride, Louisiana. She entered this world on September 25, 1963, born to June Greaud and Lew Overton, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of Journey Church. She enjoyed spending time and loving on her grandchildren. Ginny is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Rodney Dunn;...

John Stewart Kuhnell, III, resident of Baker, LA, passed away on February 25, 2021 at home with his family. He was 67 years old. Celebration of Life service will be conducted by Bro. Gary Richerson at New Life Baptist Church in Baker on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM. John is survived by his wife Jo Ann; son, Ian; brothers, William David Kuhnell (Ozona, TX), Mike Kuhnell and Tracy (Alexandria, LA); several nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews. John is retired from...

Tracey Badeaux, 63 years old, beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She entered this world on October 21, 1957, born to Anne Ballard and Barney Childers, in Lake Charles, LA. She was a member of Life Tabernacle Church.  She loved to travel, cook and spend time with her grandchildren.  Tracey is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Michael J. Badeaux; daughters,...

Joel Robert “Jake” Adkins, 98 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2021.  He entered this world on March 20, 1922, born to Mary and Levi Adkins, in Farmerville, LA. Joel honorably served his country in the US Army during World War II in the Battle of the Bulge and earned a Bronze Star.   He also served the Pride, LA, and Baker, LA, communities as a High School and Junior High School Math teacher as his chosen...

Gerardo Samuel Rodriguez-Cazares, 45 years old, was called to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2021. He entered this world on December 31, 1975, born to Martha and Roberto Rodriguez, in Mexico City, Mexico. He was a member of Emanuel Church of God. Gerardo is survived by his loving wife, Iliana Gonzalez; four children, Fernanda Rodriguez, Axxel Rodriguez, Alexxa Rodriguez and Jocob Gonzalez; mother, Martha Cazares; eight siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Kara Nicole Dabadie, 37 years old, beloved Mother, Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, Niece, and Friend to many was called to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 15, 2021, surrounded by her parents. She entered this world on December 17, 1983, born to Rhonda Boyd and David Dabadie, in Zachary, LA. She was a member of Baker Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Zachary High School, class of 2001.  Kara is survived by her daughter, Kori Marie Dabadie; mother, Rhonda...