Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

May 2, 2016

Mohssen Hajighassem Jr., Age 38 passed away on May 2, 2016. Survived by his beloved Chelsea, son of Edna and Vincente Laurente, Trudy and Mohssen Hajighassem Sr. Brother of Zachary Hajighassem, NikKi Montelongo and Kelley Buras. Father of Mohssen III, Matthew and Mykensie. He will be missed by family and friends. He was a graduate of Covington High School...

May 2, 2016

Rhonda Christine Rhodes entered her heavenly home on Monday May 2, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her Partner Daniel Russo, her Mother Gloria Jean Fontenot, and two Brothers; Wesley Paul Rhodes and Ronald Anthony Rhodes Jr. She leaves behind three children; Johnathan Durr (Sarah), Justin Higdon and Christine Myers. Also survived by one granddaughter Pressly. She will be...

Apr 30, 2016

George P. Kastner, 73 years of age, passed away on April 30, 2016, in Abita Springs, LA at his residence.  Beloved son of the late Nicholas J. and Pauline C. Kastner. George was born in New Orleans, LA, September 28, 1942 and resident of Abita Springs, LA since 1979.  He is survived by his wife, Judy H. Kastner; daughter,...

Apr 27, 2016

John Ernest Prieto, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at the age of 72. Son of Mary Myrtina “Myrt” Blackwell Prieto and John Ernest Prieto, Sr.  As a native of Mandeville, the lakefront was Johnny’s favorite place to be.

Johnny loved to talk about politics and sports – football,...

Apr 22, 2016

Chief Charles Howard Biggers passed away on April 22, 2016. He was born September 14, 1938 to the late Martin Rodgers and Theresa McKeithen Biggers and has been a lifelong resident of St. Tammany Parish. The beloved husband of Bobbie Darby Baham Biggers and the late Sue Jenkins Biggers Rivet. He is survived by his three daughters; Debroah Suggs...

Apr 22, 2016

Grace Rose Melancon , 87, passed away peacefully on Friday April 22, 2016.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis John Melancon Jr.;

parents, Rose Falco Bonura and August Falco; stepfather, Joseph Bonura; sister,

Margaret Davenport, and grandson, Chris J. Hebert. She is survived by her...

Apr 22, 2016

Herbert Elvin Culbreath Passed away Friday April 22, 2016 at the age of 88. Herbert was a lifelong resident of Bush, LA.  Herbert is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Edith” Marie” Culbreath, six Brothers, one sister, 3 grandchildren, and a great grandchild Morgan Wade Hunt. Whether it be by blood or the grace of God...

Apr 20, 2016

David Lee Polk passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016.

David was a happy and hardworking man that never wanted much

out of life, just the simple quiet pleasures of sharing his life with his

beloved Renee S. Utley Polk and his children and grandchildren.

David was well loved...

Apr 18, 2016

Roy Lipscomb was born and raised in New Orleans, attended R.M. Lusher grade school and Fortier High School.  He then went on to Louisiana State University where he was treasurer and president of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and graduated with a B.S. degree in Business and Marketing.  Upon graduation, Roy returned home to New Orleans and began working in...

Apr 15, 2016

Jason Anthony Waller (Corporal USMC) was born August 1, 1984, to Lisa Bourg Waller in Metairie, LA. , and was the adopted son of Rex Waller. He attended elementary school in Metairie and Mandeville.  He attended Mandeville Middle School, Fontainebleau Junior High School, and graduated in 2003 from Fontainebleau High School.  Jason was a fun-loving guy and had many...

Apr 13, 2016

Rudolph Valentino; A retired musician, band director and army veteran from WWII,  a native of New Orleans for nearly 69 years, Diamondhead, MS for 20 years, and Mandeville, LA for 4 years was called home on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, LA.  He was 92, a graduate of Warren Easton High School, Loyola University and LSU.  He...

Apr 12, 2016

Betty Bruner passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Ms. Betty is survived by her children Sara Jean Loveless, Marie Schumaker (Mark) William “Rick” North and Daniel Horton, Jr.  Also survived by 9 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her Husbands; William North and Wallace Bruner. Mother of the late Dwayne David Horton. Daughter of the...

Apr 9, 2016

Clarence Wiley Howell, age 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 9, 2016 at his home in Slidell, Louisiana surrounded by his loving and devoted family. He was a native of Roanoke Virginia, son of Boyd Henry Howell and Sallie Hansbrough Howell.  Clarence proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War earning...

Apr 7, 2016

Ashley Elizabeth Willie, age 30 passed away on April 7, 2016 from cancer.  Survived by her boyfriend Derek Jambon, her parents Peggy and Adrian Willie, a brother Jeffrey (Miranda) and neice Chesney and nephew Cole.   She is the granddaughter of Juanita B Bourg, the late Andrew J Bourg, Jr, Richard Willie, and Margie. Carlisle.  Funeral  Services will be held...

Apr 7, 2016

James Mark Verret passed away on Thursday, April 7th, 2016 at the age of 74, native of Gretna, Louisiana, resident of Slidell, Louisiana.  James "Jimmy" loving husband and best friend to Diana DeWailly Verret. Father to James Mark Verret II and Angele' Verret Ridge (Jeff). Loving grandfather to Jordan Marie Verret, Joshua Paul Ridge, Samuel Jacob Ridge, Brady James...

Apr 5, 2016

Anita Toler Baudean, age 84, passed on April 5, 2016 after a 12 year struggle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Joseph John Baudean. She is survived by her children; Lee Ann Rust, Mara Jan Kohlman, and Brian Baudean. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Andrew Johnson, Jessica Rust, Jamie Kohlman, Libby Rust, Kristi...

Apr 3, 2016

Janet Guidry Berard, 76, peacefully passed away April 3, 2016, at her home in Mandeville, LA. She was born in the small town of St. Martinville to the late, Henry Albert Guidry, Sr. and Clayda Thibodeaux Guidry. Janet was the beloved wife, best friend of her one and only true love of 53 years to Kenneth Joseph Berard, Sr....

Mar 31, 2016

John Edward Brakel passed away at home on Thursday, March 31, 2016. He was 76 years old. He was born in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Slidell, LA for the past 28 years. Husband of Marion T. Jones Brakel. Father of Sherry A. Brakel Tassin (Rickey), John T. Brakel (Beth) and Steven J. Brakel (Laura). Grandfather...

Mar 15, 2016

Glenda Trentecosta passed away after a long battle of pneumonia. Glenda was an amazing wife, mother, aunt, and friend. She had a heart of gold, and loved life. She is survived by her husband Mark Trentecosta, daughters Marcy & Janine, Grandchildren Ella, Kali, and Dylan. Nieces Angela & Ashley, Great nieces and nephews, Bella, Gia, Cesare, Devony, Bradon,...

Mar 6, 2016

Timothy Robert Postlewait, age 65, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 in Hammond, LA. He was born in 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City. He received a BS in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Missouri at Rolla where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon where he served...