Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Sep 11, 2016

Kenneth Edward McCann lost his battle to lung cancer in Covington, LA and passed away peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on September 11, 2016.  He was 62.  He was born on August 7, 1954 in Houston, TX and was a long term resident of New Caney, TX.  Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife...

Sep 9, 2016

Martin (Marty) J. Foster, 60, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 09, 2016 due to complications from cancer. Marty was born Aug. 19, 1956, in Bristol, PA and was a resident of LaPlace. Marty is preceded in death by parents, Joseph J. Foster and Sylvia Roberts Foster.  He is survived by his loving family; wife, Frankie Ann, sons, Andrew, Michael...

Sep 8, 2016

Claudia Rayne Gref, 18 years old, beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and godmother was given her wings on September 8, 2016. She entered this world on July 13, 1998 in Metairie, LA, born to Stacy and Dwayne Gref.  Claudia was the most outgoing, rambunctious, spontaneous, loving person you could ever meet. She constantly lived life to the fullest...

Sep 6, 2016

Keith Carl Delaney, born and raised in Algiers, La. on September 21, 1949 suddenly passed away at the tender age of 66 on September 6, 2016 and will be forever missed by his family and friends, but his memories will live on.

Keith and his wife, Terri had a 36 year relationship and married for 25 years.  His...

Sep 4, 2016

Joseph J. Dash Jr. age 89, passed away on September 4, 2016 from complications due to a stroke and is most missed by his Lap Dog and Companion “Terrian”. Beloved uncle of Diane Sultzer, Merry Jenkins, Rickey Mizell and Alan Mizell. Joseph also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father...

Sep 4, 2016

On Sunday September 4, 2016 Elsie Cathcart D’Antoni passed away peacefully. She leaves behind two daughters, Sheryll Cathcart Mickelson (husband Michael), Leslie Cathcart Foto (husband Joseph), one sister Janet Arseneaux Creighton, also five grandchildren Shayne, Brentin, Morgan Hosli, Andrew Mariano and Michael Foto. She also leaves behind five great grandchildren and a nephew Donald Creighton Jr. a niece Nicole...

Aug 29, 2016

Constance “Connie” Arthur, 68, passed with peace and grace on August 29 th , with her family at her side.

Connie was born July 8 th 1948, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Eve Laverdure Rose and the late Herbert Rose. She spent the majority of her childhood traveling along with her family to different cities and...

Aug 28, 2016

Our mother, Mary Louise “Cookie” Ozburn, was born on Saturday, March 31st, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan. Beginning at the age of 2, she was raised by her paternal grandmother, the late Mary Anibel Hoxie Ozburn. She was a member of Rainbow Girls and the Girl Scouts while growing up. Our mom graduated from Cody High School in Detroit, Michigan....

Aug 25, 2016

Wendell (Red) King, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in Covington La. He was born on June 19th 1958, in Bogalusa La to Willard Alford King and Helen G. Grantham King and was a lifelong resident of Covington, La.

Wendell was married to Paula Jenkins King for 34 years and together they had 2 children, Moquitta...

Aug 24, 2016

Clarence "Puggy" Ladner, 72, of New Orleans, La. and Picayune, Ms. was born September 22, 1943 to Clarence and Edith Lamy Ladner he passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 24, 2016 with his loving family by his side. Puggy is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Mary Lynn, daughter Lori Treitler (Carl), son Clarence (Joe-Joe) Ladner III,...

Aug 23, 2016

Gregory William Weiss was born on March 31, 1955 in St. Paul, MN. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in San Antonio, TX on August 23, 2016.  Greg was a 1973 graduate of Cretin High School, St. Paul, MN and 1979 from the University of Minnesota. He then proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force and...

Aug 22, 2016

A Memorial service will be held for Lisa Michelle Hall age 53, passed away on August 22, 2016. She is survived by son, Sim Strain and a daughter Melissa Grace, mother Dorothy Phillips Hall, and one grandchild. She is preceded in death by her daughter Kristina Strain and her father Pat Henry Hall.

Services will be held...

Aug 18, 2016

Jady Dwight ‘Whitey’ Spell, 65, died suddenly Thursday, August 18, 2016, from injuries sustained in a car accident in rural Mississippi. Whitey was born Sept. 13, 1950,  a native of Bogalusa, LA, and a lifelong resident of Covington, LA. Jady Dwight ‘Whitey’ Spell is preceded in death by parents, Otis Sr. and Donice Spell; brother, Ray Spell; father-in-law, Norman...

Aug 16, 2016

Joseph Louis “Joe” Pennino, Sr. was called to the post to Run for the Roses at Eternity Downs, “the Big Race Track in the Sky,” in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug.16, 2016. He died peacefully in the home in Covington, La., in which he and his family have resided, shared experiences, and made memories since 1960.  Born Giuseppe...

Aug 16, 2016

Joyce Anne Norris age 73, born Childersburg Al. December 24, 1942, died August 16, 2016 at Slidell Memorial Hospital of congestive heart failure. Mrs. Norris is survived by her only son Tasso “Tiger” Taylor (Liz), grandson Tasso Taylor IV (Amy), Jessica Taylor (Brandon), great granddaughters Sara, Mary, Ava and Allie. She is also survived by her twin sister Joan Norris...

Aug 16, 2016

Mr Raymond W. Mendow, 64, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was a long time resident of Abita Springs. Mr. Mendow was married to Gretchen Mendow.  He was preceded in death by his two sons Andrew and Joseph  and by his father Warren Mendow. He is survived by his wife Gretchen, his mother Helen Hamilton and sisters Debbie...

Aug 14, 2016

Sergeant Carlton Reginald Moree, age 41, took his own life on Sunday August 14, 2016, losing his battle with P.T.S.D. and traumatic brain injury sustained while serving his country. Carl was born November 18, 1974, and was a lifelong resident of Slidell, LA. Carlton graduated from Salmen High School, then joined the Army in 2003 during the Iraq War...

Aug 13, 2016

Wesley John Melerine went to be with the Jesus an August 13, 2016, in Pineville, LA. Wesley the beloved son of Audrey Melerine Robin and the late Allen Adam Melerine, the brother of the late Dominique Kellogg.  Wesley is the grandson of the late albert Melerine, Felice Lopez Melerine, Adam Melerine and Cecile Gonzales Melerine. Survived by his sisters...

Aug 13, 2016

William Carl Munch, better known as Billy, Paw Paw Billy, Stubby, and Little Willie

passed away on August 13, 2016.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Rita Ouber Munch, of Metairie, LA, 3 children; Hollie Teague and husband Ken Teague, Heath Munch and wife Stephanie Munch,  Tiffany Raiford and husband Jason Raiford. Also survived by  7 grandchildren; Dalton Thompson, Jake Raiford, Hunter Munch, Hannah Thompson, Ryan Raiford, Chase Munch, and Katie Raiford.

Billy Munch was a proud Navy Vietnam Veteran and a retired electrician of...

Aug 13, 2016

Cynthia “Cindy” Giordano Trabeaux passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2016. Age 62, born in Buffalo, NY. A resident of Madisonville, LA and a former resident of Algiers, LA.   Loving wife of Bobby Wayne Trabeaux for 43 years. Daughter of the late Teresa Blatto Houillon and stepdaughter of the late Ronald Houillon. Daughter of Russell Giordano and stepdaughter of...