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Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Bertha Lenore "Nora" Coyne

Bertha Lenore "Nora" Coyne

Jan 12, 2025

Bertha Lenora (Nora) Coyne, Nora was a lifelong resident of Covington,La. She was born in Warnerton, La to the late Pearlie Mae Phillips and Edwards Shelton Hughes. Nora passed away peacefully in the home her & her husband built their lives together in while surrounded by her family at the age of 79.

Nora is survived by her two children Penny...

Henry Alvin Buchholz, Jr.

Henry Alvin Buchholz, Jr.

Jan 9, 2025

Henry Alvin Buchholz, Jr., a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. Born on June 30, 1925, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Henry’s warmth and charm touched the lives of many throughout his journey. Henry served in WWII in the United States Marine Corps. He participated in action on Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa.

From...

Damon Jevon Nelson

Damon Jevon Nelson

Jan 5, 2025

Damon Jevon Nelson entered eternal peace in the late morning hours of January 5, 2025. Survived by his wife-Kayla Nelson, mother-Betty Nelson, grandson-Braxton from one of his 4 children, and nephews-Austin, Jack, and Oliver. Proceeded in death by father-Harold Nelson, brother-Jason Nelson, and youngest daughter-Sa’ney. Although born in Los Angeles, he was a long time resident of Harvey and native...

Walter George Links Jr.

Walter George Links Jr.

Jan 4, 2025

Walter George Links, Jr., (81 years old) better known as Uncle, unless you wanted to rile him up just call him Linkie or Uncle Linkie, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 4, 2025. He was born February 3, 1943, the son of Walter G Links Sr. and Mary Roberta Miles Lee Links, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Walter lived in...

Elaine S Rehmann

Elaine S Rehmann

Jan 2, 2025

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will support you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.” Psalm 55:22 

Elaine S. Rehmann passed into Eternal Life on January 2, 2025. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Elaine, age 87, was a longtime resident of Slidell and a native of Lee, Pennsylvania born on the family...

Warren Joseph Keller Sr.

Warren Joseph Keller Sr.

Jan 2, 2025

On January 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, Warren Joseph Keller, Sr., was called home by his Heavenly Father. Warren, a resident of St. Tammany Parish and a native New Orleanian, was born on August 19, 1947. He was a 1966 graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School.

Warren began his 52-year career serving his country and community as...

Judge Salvadore T. Mulé

Judge Salvadore T. Mulé

Jan 1, 2025

Judge Salvadore Thomas Mulé died peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the age of 92.

Salvadore is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret Mary Falcon Mule’; his parents, Gabriel Mulé and Catherine Amato Mulé; his three brothers - Anthony Mulé, John Mulé, and Sam Mulé; and six of his sisters - Sister Catherine Mulé,...

Maurice Julian Graham Jr.

Maurice Julian Graham Jr.

Jan 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Maurice Julian Graham, Jr. 

announce his passing on January 1st, 2025 in Covington, Louisiana. Julian was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on December 11,1942. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Julian and Dorothy, his sister, Olivia, and his wife of 47 years, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Ellen;...

Beverly Ann Gould

Beverly Ann Gould

Dec 31, 2024

Beverly Ann Gould, a cherished mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home on December 31, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana.

Beverly was the daughter of George and Mildred Perez, born on August 11,1932 in Algiers, LA. She was married to Martin W. Gould Sr., her late husband, with whom she shared many joyful moments and adventures.

Beverly took great pleasure in...

Jerry Schmolke

Jerry Schmolke

Dec 31, 2024

Jarold "Jerry" Schmolke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in his hometown of Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 80. Born on January 22, 1944, in Covington, Jerry lived a life filled with service, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Jerry was a proud Army veteran who served his country...

Kimberle Mignon Giroir

Kimberle Mignon Giroir

Dec 30, 2024

Kimberle Mignon Giroir passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 53.

Kim was born March 15, 1971, in New Orleans, the second child of Kendall Giroir, a musician, and Karen Serpas, a retail store owner. As a child, Kim moved to California where she attended grade school. The family lived variously in Palo...

Raymond Blakely "Blake" Boyles

Raymond Blakely "Blake" Boyles

Dec 30, 2024

Raymond Blakely "Blake" Boyles, born on September 15, 1961, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

In his early years, Blake served as an E-5 Sergeant in The Marine Corps from 1980 to 1989, a period that instilled in him values of discipline and service. His dedication to his country reflected...

Richard Willie

Richard Willie

Dec 28, 2024

Richard Willie Jr, better known as Jr. Willie, passed away on December 28th 2024. Mr. Willie was a life-long resident of St. Tammany parish. After a stint in the Navy, he returned and married Alice Edwards and had 4 children. Mr. Willie worked as a welder for over 45 years after driving trucks cross country.

Mr. Willie was born in Independence...

Martha "Marty" B. Prudhomme

Martha "Marty" B. Prudhomme

Dec 25, 2024

Martha “Marty” B. Prudhomme was called home by the Lord on December 25, 2024 at the age of 78. She was born in New Orleans on October 18, 1946. A graduate of St. Bernard High School, she studied Music at the University of Southwestern Louisiana where she met her husband, William J. “Bill” Prudhomme. They married on April 6, 1968...

Anna Marie Gassenberger

Anna Marie Gassenberger

Dec 22, 2024

Anna Marie Gassenberger passed away on December 22, 2024 at the age of 51. 

Anna leaves behind her partner Ken Mayeaux, her beloved children Megan McGehee (Charles) and Jacob Gassenberger (Makinna). Her Siblings Theresa Pastrana, Michele Pastrana, Cinthia Pastrana, and Claudia Perez. Grandchildren Carman Tran, Cayden McGehee, Chloe McGehee and baby Gassenberger. Anna is also survived by her parents Cesar Pastrana...

Angela Manino Hunt

Angela Manino Hunt

Dec 21, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Angela Manino Hunt announces her passing on December 21, 2024, at the age of 48, at her home in Slidell, LA. Angela is survived by her loving husband Jerry Hunt of 15 years, daughters Ava and Morgan, brother Nolan, nephew Lane and niece Brittney; Aunt Lynn, Tanja [David] Doucet, Godson Joseph...

Rose Mary Wessel

Rose Mary Wessel

Dec 20, 2024

Sr. Rose Mary Wessel, MSC, (Sr. Aquinas) passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024, at Trinity Trace Community Care Center in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 93. She was born on July 12, 1931, in New Orleans to John and Amelia Kaiser Wessel.

Sr. Rose Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Donald, Dennis, and John....

Georgette Marie Taylor

Georgette Marie Taylor

Dec 19, 2024

Georgette Taylor Holden of Covington, Louisiana, passed away at home on December 19th 2024 at the age of 45 leaving a void her family cannot fill.

She was born in Covington in 1979 to Clifford Taylor and Cheryl Casanave. She attended Covington High School.

Georgette was a devoted mother to Taylor Glass, Rosie Robert, and Carrie Taylor her pride and joy. She...

Cheryl Svehla FitzSimons

Cheryl Svehla FitzSimons

Dec 18, 2024

Cheryl Svehla FitzSimons, 67 years old, passed away early Wednesday morning December 18, 2024 at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, LA. 

Cheryl was born January 29, 1957. She graduated from Covington High School in 1975 and worked several years at Napa in Covington and Folsom. Cheryl loved tending to her many plants and animals. 

Cheryl is survived by:

Sister, Karen Svehla and her...

Sylvia Barbier Sandman

Sylvia Barbier Sandman

Dec 16, 2024

Sylvia Barbier Sandman, a cherished homemaker and beloved member of her family, left this world on December 16, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 87. Born on December 6, 1937, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Sylvia graced the lives of many with her warm spirit.

Her love for God guided her throughout her life, providing her with strength and comfort. She...

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