Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Jun 18, 2016

James Alan Henson, 56, of Mandeville, LA passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016. James was born on June 15, 1960 in Marrero, LA. He graduated in 1979 from Lawrence County High School. James was an employee at Mandeville Bake Shop for 10 years. He enjoyed baking, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

James is...

Jun 9, 2016

Mr. Salvadore “Paul” Cimino, Jr., 84, of Mandeville, LA, passed away on June 9, 2016 in Covington, LA after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Salvadore (Salvatore) or “Paul” as most of his friends and the community knew him was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Benedetta Petrolia Cimino of Laplace, Louisiana and Salvadore Cimino of...

Jun 8, 2016

Toni Marcroft Henry passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the age of 68 years old.   She was born in New Hampshire on July 30, 1947 and grew up in Vincennes, IN.

Toni joined the Unites States Air Force in September 1968 where she became a Physician’s Assistant.  After graduating from Physician’s Assistant school and the...

Jun 7, 2016

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Sandra Mix Hill who went on to eternal life on June 7, 2016.  Sandra was born on July 14, 1946, in New Orleans, LA, as the daughter of the late George and Miriam Mix.  As a student at St. Raphael Grammar School, she enjoyed being part of the Brownies...

Jun 6, 2016

Robert Joseph Hutson, 69, of Covington, La. passed away on June 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born in Peoria, IL. He was an active member of New Zion Baptist Church in Covington. Robert was a loving friend, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his son William S. (Audrey) Hutson, and two grandchildren: Alyssa...

Jun 5, 2016

Virginia B. Yoakum passed away on Sunday, June 5th, at the age of 91.  Virginia recently moved to Mandeville be near her family and was a long time resident of Houston, Texas.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Yoakum, her parents, Kenneth and Elizabeth Beardsley, and her brother, Robert Beardsley. She is survived by her...

Jun 4, 2016

Mr. Phillip Eugene Constantin Sr. died Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 68. He was a resident of Covington, LA. He was born to the late Charles and Ojana Constantin on February 4th, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas. He is survived by three children, Phillip Eugene Constantin Jr., Patrick Ryan Constantin, Kelly Constantin Heck, four grandchildren, Phillip...

Jun 4, 2016

It is with sad and heavy hearts that the family of Barbara Comeaux Lagnion annouces her passing away on Saturday June 4, 2016, at the age of 82

Private family services and interment will be held Friday June 10, 2016 at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette, LA.

Barbara was born in Lafayette, LA....

Jun 3, 2016

Gerald Peter Boudoin, Sr. 75, of Covington, La. passed away on June 3, 2016 after a brief illness. Gerald was born in Harvey, La. After high school, he served the U.S. Navy as a quartermaster during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He raised his family on the Westbank of New Orleans. He moved to Folsom and later retired as President...

Jun 2, 2016

Lois Marjorie Saulsbury passed away Thursday, June 2nd 2016 at the age 88. She is now "Flying with God" as stated by her 4 year old granddaughter Ryan Truhe. Lois was born in Ukiah, California.  She was a resident of San Jose, CA, Reno, NV and for the past 11 years enjoyed her friends, bridge club & family in...

Jun 2, 2016

Louis H. Saltzmann, Sr. passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the age of 94.    He was the beloved husband of the late Alma Sue Groomer Saltzmann.  Mr. Saltzmann was a lifelong resident of New Orleans and resided in Covington, Louisiana for the past eleven years.  Louis and his sister, Louise, were the first set of twins...

Jun 2, 2016

Margaret (Margie) Marcelle Burke Diecidue passed away on June 2, 2016 at 85 years of age. Margie was preceded in death by her husband, Ignatius Diecidue; son David Diecidue; parents Patrick and Catherine Burke; and siblings Catherine Toups, Patrick Burke, Vincent Burke, Marie Burke, and Anna Owens.

She is survived by her brother William Burke; children, Gina...

May 31, 2016

Dorothy Sharp Bourque passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2016, at the age of 82.  Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Covington.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband J.L. "Frenchie" Bourque, her parents, Iddo and Valma Sharp, brothers and sister Austin Sharp, Floyd Sharp, Barney Sharp, Howard Sharp, Levern Sharp, Ruth Sharp, and sister in laws...

May 27, 2016

May 26, 2016

Towboat Captain Charles Joseph Hargis III, age 78 of Algiers, La ended his watch early Thursday morning, May 26, 2016 in Covington, La. Beloved father of two daughters: Sandra Oswald and Rachel Muzik-Oswald (Jeffrey), one son, Captain Charles Joseph Hargis IV (Kara). Survived by beloved grandchildren: Alexa Oswald; Jade and Carly Muzik, Jacob Oswald; Tyler and Bailey Hargis, and...

May 25, 2016

Norma Lane Sharp passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at the age of 75, with beloved Husband and Daughter at her side. Norma was born in New Orleans, lived in Covington and Bush, and was a resident of Lacombe at the time of her death. Beloved wife of Joseph Milstead, Sr. Mother to Brenda Sharp Jenkins (Thomas). Stepmother...

May 18, 2016

Michael Shannon Kelly Sr. entered heaven on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the age of 42. Beloved Farther of Michael Shannon Kelly Jr, and Kayla Elizabeth Kelly. Grandfather " Papaw " of Briella Rene Kelly. Son of Ilene E.  Kelly and James E. Kelly. Brother of Patrick A. Kelly, and Maureen K. Worley. Also survived by many aunts,...

May 18, 2016

Bennett Richmond McLawhorn, 65, native of North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Barbara Manteris McLawhorn, his daughter, Ali McLawhorn Meyer, daughter, Elizabeth McLawhorn Judd, son, Ian Bennett McLawhorn, his most precious new granddaughter, Reese McCall Judd, and his sons by marriage, Jared P....

May 17, 2016

Mary Ann Torina passed away peacefully at the age of 72 with her family on Tuesday, May 17 th , 2016. Born in New Orleans, lived in New Orleans and a resident of Covington for the last 50 years. Beloved wife of Carlo Torina. Mother to Mark Carlisle and Renee Torina. Sister to Billy “Butch” Parker and Flo...

May 14, 2016

Karalee Anna Hansen, was called home by her heavenly Father on Saturday May 14, 2016 at age 72.  She was proceeded in death by her loving parents Ruth Lillian Hunt Hansen and Karl Karsten Hansen.  Loving and devoted mother of Ruth, Michael and Georgianna Ainsworth, daughter in law Teresa Hawkins-Ainsworth.  Grandmother of Bradley Hawkins, Erica Rau, Karalee and Christina...