Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Aug 11, 2016

Mrs. Frances Enola Parker Wheeler 80 years of age and a resident of Bush, Louisiana; went Home to be with the Lord at 3 P.M. on ThursdayAugust 11th 2016 surrounded by family and loved ones after a lengthy illness. Wife of the Late Glen B. Wheeler. She was a member of Hebron Baptist Church in Bush. She was a retired LPN. Also volunteered with the VOA.

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Aug 8, 2016

James Paul Nader III, "J.Paul," 24, died August 8, 2016 at his home in Hammond, LA. He was born on May 5, 1992, in New Orleans, La. He is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University. J.Paul is survived by James and Michelle of Mandeville, LA; sisters Grace and Elizabeth and brothers Henry and Ben. He is also survived by...

Aug 6, 2016

Leonard “Lenny” Frosch was born on August 9, 1941, in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana to Newell and Margueriete Hennerichs Frosch.  Leonard followed his father’s footsteps and worked at Frosch’s Barbershop (50 years) and went on to marry Mary Ann Taix.  Leonard and Mary Ann shared 52 years of marriage.

Leonard enjoyed making pottery and carving ducks in...

Aug 5, 2016

Deborah Marie Hooge Chiusano passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the age of 61. She is survived by her parents Godfred and Judy Hooge; brother Keith (Mary) and a host of family and friends. Deborah was a New Orleans native and resided in Bush, LA. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday,...

Aug 2, 2016

Cristin Michelle James left this earthly domain to join her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 2nd, 2016. Cristin has many family and friends who will continue to honor her memory, with her immediate family including her mother, Yvonne James, her father Paul James, her brother Steven James, her sister Laraina James, and her two children, Micah Brown...

Aug 2, 2016

Gerald James Burtchaell passed away peacefully on the evening of August 2, 2016 with Mary Sue, his cherished wife of 48 years, by his side.  He was 77 years old.  He is also survived by his two daughters Alana Synakiewicz and Lisa Burtchaell, three grandchildren Milan, Kira, and Ivan Synakiewicz, two sons-in-law David Synakiewicz and Shaun Prestridge, brother Roy Burtchaell, and...

Aug 1, 2016

Richard Stanley Perkins left us August 1, 2016,  just two weeks before his 97th birthday. That he should have lived so long and so well came as no surprise to anyone who ever met him. Dick was a self-made man, always vital of mind and body. He approached life with vigor, setting a pace that left his family, friends...

Jul 31, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth Pitts age 89 years old, passed away on July 31 2016.A longtime resident of West Baton Rouge Parish and a resident of Covington for the last 10 years.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter Annie “Ann“ Norman, Grandson James Bret Norman Jr. & wife Sarah, Great Grand Children Hannah and Chloe, her brothers James D....

Jul 30, 2016

Alvin George Davis, Jr. of Ponchatoula, LA, age 78, died on Saturday July 30, 2016 in Hammond, LA. A retired automotive finance manager and a native of New Orleans, LA. He lived several years in the San Francisco, CA. area. He served in the Louisiana and Texas National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents Alvin George...

Jul 26, 2016

Robert J LaFrance Jr. passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the age of 59. He was a native of Gretna and a resident of Folsom. Beloved husband of Debra Michel LaFrance of 37 years. Father of Robert, Dray (Jamie), Keith, Brent (Nicole), Danielle (Matthew), and Chad. PawPaw to Jade, Zoe, Evan, Mya, Giavanna, Ethan, Cam, Liam, and...

Jul 20, 2016

Dr. Lawrence Edward DuPont Jr. passed away peacefully at home in Covington, La. on July 20, 2016 at 89 years young. “Larry” was a native of Plaquemines La. and attended St. John the Evangelist before Serving in the Navy during WWII. After attending LSU he went on to graduate from Loyola School of Dentistry in 1952, then settled and practiced...

Jul 19, 2016

The Rev. Dr. James Lawrence (“Larry") Maddin died on July 19, 2016.  He was born on March 29, 1933 in Muskogee, OK.  At the time of his death, he had been serving since the year 2000 as Pastor Emeritus of St. Timothy on the Northshore United Methodist Church in Mandeville, La.

Prior to that he served in...

Jul 15, 2016

Linda May Cole Hoft, age 56, passed away peacefully July 15, 2016, surrounded by her family in New Orleans, LA.  She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and sister who will forever be missed.  She is survived by her husband, John Hoft; parents, Ken & Nora Cole; children, Ashley (Tony) Autin, Lauren (Joey) Tyrney, and Andrew Hoft; brother, Peter...

Jul 13, 2016

Ivon “Black” Eugene Revere passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 13, 2016 at the age of 71. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Dale Revere and their son Timothy Eugene Revere, grandchildren Malerie, Taylor and TJ Revere and 2 great grandchildren Noah Ryan and Angelito. Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral services on Monday, July...

Jul 12, 2016

Shirley Marie Seal Gibson, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mandeville, LA.  She was born on February 28, 1936 and raised in Covington, LA, graduating from Covington High School then raising her family in Covington.  In her younger years, she cared for foster children in her...

Jul 10, 2016

Nellene Spiers Beauvais, age 77 years, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Beloved wife of John “Butsy” Beauvais. Mother of Diana D. Russo and Stephanie M. Beauvais.  Grandmother of Danielle R. Exre, Kevin M. Russo and Christina L. Russo. Sister of Linda M. Cadman, Billy W. Spiers, Geraldine Winslow and Wanda S Gunnells. Daughter of the late Albert...

Jul 10, 2016

Paul Richard Fleming passed away at his residence in Covington, Louisiana on July 10, 2016 at the age of 59.  Paul was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on June 20, 1957 to Roy Hugh Fleming, Sr. and Hortense Tassin Fleming Crifasi.  He has resided in Covington for the last 20 years.  He is survived by his brother, Robert E. Fleming,...

Jul 9, 2016

Roger Anthony Butzman, Jr., age 80 years old, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2016.  Beloved husband of Sharon N. Butzman.  Father of Kerri Lynn Neidenberg, Roger Anthony Butzman III, Jamie Butzman and Brook Butzman. Survived by 7 Grandchildren. Brother of Angel Schneider.  Mr. Butzman was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a Salesman with Audubon...

Jul 9, 2016

Jean Estopinal, age 69 years, passed away on Saturday July 9, 2016. Mother of Dawn Marie Pacaccio and Richard Thomas Sass III. Sister of Catheryn Estopinal Stechmann and Ella Estopinal, Sister of Ricky Robert and Albert Estopinal. She was a lifelong resident of St Bernard Parish. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday July 23, 2016 at 10:00am...

Jul 9, 2016

Joseph James Catchot passed away Saturday July 9, 2016 at the Age of 66 . He is survived by  3 sons, Joseph “BJ” Catchot, Tony Catchot, Corey Catchot, 3 Grandsons,  Justin, Dylan, Chaise Catchot 3 Sisters, Mary Kreger, Alice Walker and Judy Campo and 2 Brothers Ricky and Randy Catchot and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  He is preceded in Death by His...