Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Oct 11, 2016

Betty Jean Boismenu passed away on October 11, 2016 at her home at the age of 82. Betty is survived by her loving son, Philip Bercegeau and his wife Gay Bercegeau. Services will be private

Oct 10, 2016

JoAnn McLain passed away on Monday October 10,2016 at the age of 73, a life long residence of Covington,LA.and a long time member of Pilgram Rest Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Donice McLain and Marie Thigpen McLain, brothers Earl and Troy McLain an a nephew Jason E. McLain.

JoAnn leaves behind, her...

Oct 8, 2016

Granville Ray Burkleo, 92, loving husband, dad, Pawpaw, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 8th in Covington, Louisiana. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services 1:00 PM, Friday, October 14th in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the Stephens County...

Oct 6, 2016

Victor Prudencio Alfaro, beloved father and husband, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at his home in Covington, La. He was 86 years old.  Victor was born in El Salvador on July 28, 1930 to Victor Manuel and Carlota Alfaro.  He was educated at the Military School of El Salvador, and upon graduation, became a commissioned officer in...

Oct 4, 2016

Clinton “Buddy” Melerine

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Buddy Melerine joined his loving wife Anna of 60 years and his beloved son Barry in Heaven at the age of 84.  He was a lifelong resident of Delacroix Island in St. Bernard Parish.  He is survived by his children Clinton Melerine, Donna Melerine, Philip (Mary) Melerine, and Pam...

Oct 3, 2016

Cody Augustino Lucia, the dear husband and best friend of Cheryl Poche Lucia, died at the age of 77 in his garden in Covington, Louisiana. In addition to being survived by his wife, he leaves behind his children Stephen (April) Lucia, Christine (Rodney) Bell, Theresa (John) Mondello, and Paul Lucia; his grandchildren Laura, Tyler, Andrew, Chelsea, Maria, Sarah, Luke,...

Oct 3, 2016

On the evening of Monday October 3, 2016, Theresa Burke Lacombe passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was 69 years old and resided in Mandeville, LA.  Loving wife of Arthur "Nat" Lacombe  Theresa was the beloved daughter of Joyce and the late Joseph Burke, and the sister of Janice (Kyle) Mestayer. She survived by her...

Oct 3, 2016

Violet Young was born on July 23, 1923 and lived a long and full life to the age of 93. On Monday, October 3, 2016, she passed peacefully into her eternal home, surrounded by her beloved daughter, Carmen Brawders of Folsom and loved ones.

The beloved wife of the late Tommy Young, she was also...

Oct 3, 2016

Mato Juka passed away at home on Monday October 3, 2016 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia at the age 81. Born May 11, 1935 in Empire, LA.  Mato worked for General Electric Lighting for 33 years and retired in 1993.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of the Knights...

Sep 29, 2016

Our beloved mother, Rita Stire Bergeron-Miller, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at the beautiful age of 91.She is preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite Martin Stire , father, John Stire and brother, Milton Stire. Beloved wife of the late Pellum (Willie) Bergeron by first marriage and the late Charles (CJ) Miller, Jr by second marriage. She...

Sep 25, 2016

Deitra Offner Freeman passed away at home on Sunday  September 25, 2016 at age 70. She is preceded in death by her Mother: Beverly Lafitte Offner, Father: Elvis Offner, and Brother: Don Offner . Beloved wife of Drayton Freeman.  She was the sister of Cheryl Offner Hammond, and Craig Offner.   Mother of Erin  Freeman Seeger, and stepmother to...

Sep 20, 2016

Our beloved mother, Elizabeth Ann Hudson DeArk, born November 19, 1938 passed away peacefully on September 20, 2016 in Mandeville, Louisiana. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charled R. DeArk II. She is survived by her children, Sherrie Fleming, (Phillip M. Fleming), of Mandeville, LA, Charles DeArk III, (April DeArk) of Mandeville, LA, Lisa Wright, (Kenny Wright)...

Sep 20, 2016

James Wallace King “Jimmy” passed away peacefully at home on September 20, 2016 from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease. He is survived by his most loving and devoted wife of 34 years, Lois Maxie King; daughter Karla King (Robert Sherman), son Eric King (Micky), son Joseph “Joey” King (Susan), and daughter Rhonda Hopkins (Glen). Paw Paw Jimmy has 8...

Sep 20, 2016

Leonard "Buddy" Burks transitioned peacefully to heaven on September 20, 2016 at the age of 73. He was the son of the late Edward Burks and Lillian Burks. He was the step father to the late Joseph A Pittman. He is survived by his daughter Shannon Kay Burks and grandson Christopher M. Richardson Jr. As well as his siblings...

Sep 19, 2016

Selener Ducre Lafitte Ordogne [94], of Lacombe, LA died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, September 19, 2016, after 12 years of residence at the Lacombe Nursing Center due to final stage Alzheimer’s disease.

Selener (or “Celina”) was born to the union of Alphonse and Regina Ducre (both deceased) in Lacombe, LA on March 22, 1922, the second...

Sep 16, 2016

Tammy Delatte Chatellier passed away on Friday September 16, 2016 at the age of 58. Tammy was a resident of New Orleans, LA most of her life but settled in Covington, La to raise her family. Tammy is preceded in death by her brother Brian C. Delatte. Tammy leaves behind her loving spouse of 38 years Philip “Bubba” Chatellier,...

Sep 16, 2016

Troy Gerald McLain passed away on Friday September 16, 2016 at the age of 77. Troy a lifelong resident of Covington, LA.  Troy is preceded in death by his parents Donice McLain and Marie Thigpen McLain, and a brother Earl D. McLain. Troy leaves behind his loving spouse of 31 years Paula R. Cox, son Terry McLain of Covington,...

Sep 14, 2016

George Herschel Morris passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2016. George is a native of Houston, Texas born August 29, 1924 and a resident of Mandeville, LA. He is the son of the late George Lewis Morris and Vivian Pearl Morris. Survived by his loving wife Miriam Quaglino Morris, a daughter Elizabeth Anne Morris Baker, his son George Lewis...

Sep 13, 2016

Marion “Dookie” Dauphin, age 84, of Madisonville, LA passed away on September 13.  He was the beloved husband of Mary Genevieve Marquer Dauphin, and father of Michael T. Dauphin, Gary C. Dauphin (Tommye), Julie Dauphin Broggi (John), and Jeanne Dauphin Cargo (Jamie).  His surviving siblings are brothers, Harold Dauphin, Dennis Dauphin, Edward Dauphin and David Dauphin.  His surviving sisters...

Sep 12, 2016

Norma Cheryl “Dinky” Smith passed away on September 12, 2016. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of Covington, La. She was born in Bogalusa, La on April 1, 1949. She was the second child of John Everett Drinkard (deceased) and Clare Cooper Drinkard. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred V. “Allie” Smith III and loving mother of...