Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

Otis Marcelia Goudeau, born on September 19, 1927, and a resident of Covington, Louisiana for the past 58 years passed away on November 10, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lucille, his son and daughter-in-law, Billy and Wanda Goudeau, and his two daughters, Julia Daniel and Jill (Gigi) Goudeau. Otis was preceded in death by...

Nov 7, 2016

Theresa Relle Rowbatham passed away on Monday November 7, 2016. At the age of 55. A resident of Folsom LA. Daughter of the late Joseph Relle. Theresa is survived by her loving mother JoAnn Carlton, her daughters, Ashley Taylor, Kimberly Taylor and Betsy Taylor and a son Trey Naquin.  Theresa ia also survived by her sisters; Susan Almquist and...

Nov 5, 2016

Harry Earl Jones, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his home at The Trace in Covington, Louisiana. Mr. Harry was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 8, 1924. He graduated from Biloxi High School and was inducted in the Navy on July, 1943, as a Medic. He served on Normandy Beach and in the Pacific during...

Nov 5, 2016

Lawrence H. Graff, at the age of 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was a native Of New Orleans and Resided in Mandeville La. He was preceded in death by his son Lawrence Graff Jr., Jacqueline Graff, Juanita Graff, and Irene Graff. Lawrence is Survived by his two Daughters Julie Pitard...

Nov 3, 2016

Judith T. Chesnut, age 76 years, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. Wife of Robert Chesnut. Mother of Joseph Jerome Maiorana, John Anthony Maiorana, and James Christopher Maiorana. Also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step children and step grandchildren. Sister of George Herman Troyer II, Janet Troyer Deubler and Joan Troyer Kinler.  Daughter of the late Judith Sallettes...

Nov 2, 2016

James Walter Rhodes passed away peacefully at his home in Abita Springs, LA on Wednesday, November 2, 2016.  He will be greatly missed by a wide circle of friends who gathered at his bedside on Sunday, October 30, to share stories and celebrate his life.  He was a kind and gentle man who made friends with everyone he met....

Nov 1, 2016

Felix Robert Keating, a lifelong resident of the Lee Road community, will miss hunting season for the first time in 76 years. He died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, after very recently being diagnosed with cancer. Felix was a well-known bulldozer operator in western St. Tammany Parish who entertained everyone he met with his slow drawl and his quick wit....

Nov 1, 2016

Jean-Paul Rohrer a resident of Franklinton, LA. passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016.  Jean-Paul, also known as JP by friends, was an avid NASCAR fan and loved his guns and target shooting, hunting and fishing.  He was a forty year old "kid" and will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his mother Gerry...

Oct 31, 2016

Betty Ann Threeton Jenkins, age 75, passed peacefully from us on Monday, October 31, 2016.  Betty was a long-time resident of Covington, who resided in Mt. Hermon for the last few years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Leon Jenkins; mother, Trilby Bennett Jenkins; father, Hollis Threeton; brother, Otis "Buster" Threeton; and sisters, Rita Kay Burke...

Oct 26, 2016

Julie Ard Kelly, age 62, passed away on Wed. Oct 26,2016. She is survived by her husband Gerald Kelly, daughter, Donna Kelly, son, Adam Kelly and daughter-in-law Tammy Kelly. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Hayden and Juliana Kelly, two sisters, Shari Strahan and Donna Talley along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father, Kenneth Ard, Mother, Donna Ard...

Oct 26, 2016

James Edward Casey Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the age of 74. Jim was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Bush, LA. Son of the late James E. Casey Sr. and Leah Josephine Casey. Husband of the late Hazel Casey and father of the late Michelle M. Casey. Survived by his first...

Oct 26, 2016

Oct 25, 2016

Mary “Kitty” Catherine Rodriguez age 68 years passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2016. A native of Houston, TX and a resident of Slidell, LA. Beloved Wife of Carlos Rodriguez Sr. Daughter of Mike and Julia Latham. Mother of Carlos Rodriguez Jr., Stevan (Monica) Rodriguez and Chris (Ginger) Rodriguez. Grandmother of four Chelsea, Lauren, John Cole, Mary Katherine “Kate”...

Oct 25, 2016

Eual Howard Smith, Jr. age 67 years passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara S. Smith. Father of Lyle A. Toomer, Jr. (Kris), Brian R. Toomer and Wendell L. Toomer (Stacey). Also survived by 13 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was President of the Mandeville Lions Club. He was a Die-Hard New Orleans Saints...

Oct 25, 2016

Claire Fitzwilliam Canik, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016  in Covington Louisiana at the age of 89.  Wife of the late Ferdinand Canik, she is survived by her children, James (Elizabeth), Paul (Pamela), Dianne Canik, and Jane (Thomas) Short, 16 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Saturday, December...

Oct 24, 2016

Wilson Joseph Sauce passed away on Monday October 24, 2016, at the age of 72. Born 1944 in Morgan City, LA.

Wilson is survived by his daughters Bobbie Comeaux (Jimmy), Mary Muth (Henry),and Sonya Espinia (Peter),his grandchildren, Renee Pellegrin (Luke), David Comeaux, Peter Espinia III, Andre' Comeaux, Quinn Sauce, Shelbey Lynn Lee, and Matthew Espinia,and great grandson...

Oct 23, 2016

Roberta Perkins Vaughn Ranson, longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of St. Tammany since Hurricane Katrina, died on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the age of 88.  She was born in Napoleonville, Louisiana to Wallace Ulysses Perkins and Norine Bernadette Bergeron. She is survived by her husband, Rodney A. Ranson to whom she married on November...

Oct 16, 2016

Roland "Ted" Rondeau, Jr. unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Slidell, La.  Ted was native of Jacksonville, Florida and a resident of Slidell LA. Ted is survived by his wife Sue Todd Rondeau, daughter Holly Rondeau Morris and her husband Jason, two adored grandchildren, Lilly and Dylan, the entire Todd family, and friends who became his extended...

Oct 14, 2016

Richard Joseph Kramer II, age 79 years old passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016.  Beloved Husband of Anita Montero Kramer.  Father of Karen Miller, Denice Singletary (Craig), Karl Kramer (Ouida), and Debie Vinti (Robin).  Grandfather of Kerry Miller, Kadee Martinez, Kristy Evens, Casey Evens, Kayo Serpas, Stacy Ryan,Chris Jetter, Ashley Cleveland, Dustin Vinti, Desiree Smith and Daniel Vinti....

Oct 14, 2016

Vernon Clyde Fontenot, age 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 14, 2016.  He was born on October 5, 1931 in Basile, LA to the late Euclede Fontenot and Myrza Miller Fontenot Marcantel.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Louella Fontenot McCauley.  Vernon is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Catherine Giraud Fontenot,...