Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Marie Cancienne

Mar 6, 2016

Marie Buchmann Cancienne was called home on Sunday March 6, 2016 at the age of  89. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Harriet Buchmann. Marie was preceded in death by her husband Fred W. Cancienne Sr., her oldest daughter Marilyn C. Bagnell and her three brothers Earl, William and Gerald. Marie was a devoted mother...

Stephen Yazbeck

Mar 5, 2016

Mr. Stephen Andrew Yazbeck, Sr., 56, died Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident of St. Tammany Parish since the 1980s. Mr. Yazbeck was the husband of Nageeha Zaghloul Yazbeck and father of Zachary Andrew Yazbeck, Layla Therese Yazbeck, Stephen “Stevie” Andrew Yazbeck, Jr., Rachel Yazbeck Louder and Timothy Thomas Yazbeck. He...

Denis Holzhauser

Mar 4, 2016

Denis L. Holzhauser II, age 62 years, died on Friday, March 4, 2016 in Slidell, LA. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. Born in New Orleans, LA. He is survived by his mother Nellie Lamarque and his late stepfather John C. Lamarque, wife Colleen Ann Tortorich, daughter Gretchen Ann Holzhauser, son-in-law Robert Edward Gerstner Jr., stepchildren Michael...

Corey Furgeson

Mar 2, 2016

Corey passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 25 on March 2, 2016 . He was the son of Lori Furgeson Pacetti (David). Brother of Camden and Marli Matherne. Cory was loved, raised and adored by his grandparents Joseph Benjamin (Gramps) and Patricia (Grams) Furgeson, Great grandson of Teresa Grass and the Late George Gras,...

Gary Rogers

Mar 2, 2016

Gary Emile Rogers, age 76, a lifelong resident of Covington, LA passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016. Beloved Husband of 55 years to Alice Steinhauer Rogers. Father of Keith B. Rogers (Alice) and Lisa A. Haley (Mike). Grandfather of Byan M. Haley, Amanda M. Haley and Gary Emile Rogers II, Matthew Fandal (Fawn), Mallory Fandal and Mark...

Alexander Mackay

Mar 2, 2016

Alexander C. Mackay, age 96 years passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.  Beloved husband of 35 years to Ruby Nell Willie Mackay by his second marriage and the late Tanyss Grundy Mackay by his first marriage. Father of John Douglas Mackay and the late Alexander Ian Mackay and Robert Bruce Mackay. Stepfather of Craig Baudot and Jay...

Joycelyn Culver

Mar 2, 2016

Joycelyn Evet Crahan Culver ( Nannie ) peacefully passed away on March 2 nd , 2016 in Covington, Louisiana. She was 88 years old. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ralph Anderson Pittman III and her second husband Neubie Joe Culver. She leaves behind her three children Ralph Anderson Pittman IV, Debra...

Frank Girard

Feb 26, 2016

Frank Joseph Girard age 86 passed peacefully into the Hands of his Heavenly Father on February 26, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Frank was a veteran of World War ll who proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and Navy. He was a loving husband to Lola Fontenot Girard father of Michael A. ( Mike ) Girard, grandfather...

Geraldine Lucas

Feb 25, 2016

Geraldine Kelly Lucas, 69, native of Florida and 20-year resident of Franklinton, LA, passed on from this life into the next

on Feb 25, 2016 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington.

She is survived by her loving companion, Sam Anthony, four daughters and spouses,

Wendy Hebert (Rickey), Janet Sutterfield (Alan), Karen Arabie. and Kelli Lucas.

Three Grandchildren, Jennifer Mays, Kevin L. Glass and Randy Mays. Four great-grandchildren, William Womack, Natalie Reid, Kevin J. Glass and Braxton Hughes,

and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George Kelly & Ellen Jackson,

husband, Lester "Sonny" Lucas, two sisters, Lillie Anne Kelly and Jeanie

Matherne, and one brother Monroe Kelly.

She was a woman with a heart of gold, who loved her family deeply,

and who enjoyed her birds, farm animals, old westerns, and

country music. She was a homemaker and was also the business owner

of the Ron Son Bear Village Trailerpark.

She will forever live on in the hearts and lives of those left behind.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

William Hitchcock

Feb 25, 2016

William Orne (Bill) Hitchcock passed away February 25, 2016 after a long hard battle with chronic pain and ultimately cancer. Husband of M. Laura Hitchcock, Step-father to Jessica Anne Guntner, Grandfather to Liam T. Broome and Shiloh M. Broome. Survived by sibling Joseph A. Hitchcock of Ocean City, New Jersey. Preceeded in death by siblings Dick A. Hitchcock and...

DS Logan

Feb 22, 2016

D S Logan left this earth and spread his wings to heaven, on February 22, 2016 at AMG Rehabilitation Hospital in Covington, LA. He was 86 years old. Reunited in heaven with grandson Daniel Steven Milton. Survived by brother, Wayne Logan (Philomena), sister, Marilyn Van Zandt (Homer), Ex-wife and friend Sondra Logan, one son, Glen Logan (Debbie) and two...

Patrick Collins

Feb 21, 2016

Patrick Michael Collins passed away at the age of 67 at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, February 21, 2016.  He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife Suzanne Cox Collins, daughters Ashlee C. Ellison (Wade) and Andrea C. Robinson (Robert), and son Patrick Michael Collins II.  He was the grandfather of Collin...

Martin Kiern Jr.

Feb 19, 2016

Martin Anthony Kiern Jr. (Bob) 76, passed away peacefully February 19, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson La.  He was born on April 4, 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Martin Anthony Kiern Sr. and Lura Agnes Olmstead Kiern.

Bob was married to Carol Kay Kiern (Kay) in 1975 in Jefferson, Louisiana. They were happily married...

Ethel Taylor

Feb 18, 2016

Ethel May Taylor passed away on Thursday February 18, 2016 at the age of 78.  Wife of the late Elroy Mizell Sr. and Nelson Taylor. Daughter of the late James Dawson Taylor and Mary Bell Sharp Taylor, mother of the late Gary Wayne Mizell, grand mother of the late Tamra Pierce Savarese, great grandmother of the late Madison Frere,...

Nicole Starke

Feb 15, 2016

Nicole Tremblay Starke, 81, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016 at her home in Covington, Louisiana.  She was born  in Montreal Canada to Albert and Lucette Tremblay.

Nicole married George in 1959 in Montreal, Canada.  They were happily married for 56 years.  Nicole enjoyed owning a gift shop in Baton Rouge and working at Hallmark in...

Austin Sharp Sr

Feb 15, 2016

Austin Josiah Sharp Sr. passed away on Monday February 15, 2016 at the age of 85. A lifelong resident of Bush, LA. Austin leaves behind his loving wife Ruth Anna Tisdale Sharp. Father of Cheryl Ladner and Austin Sharp, Jr. (Karen F. Sharp). Grandfather of Bridget Hickman (Andy Hickman), Roy Hunt, Jr., Crissy Hulin, Lacey Sharp and Brittany Giovenpo....

Virgil Cline

Feb 13, 2016

Virgil Cline passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016. His wife of 61 years, Adele, was by his side. He is survived by two children, John Scott and Terri Dean and her spouse Rick. His third Child, Chuck, predeceased Virgil on October 11, 2014. He is also survived by four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A private memorial service...

Ruth O'Berry

Feb 11, 2016

Ruth Ellen O’Berry went home to be with the Lord February 11, 2016 at the age of 52.  Ruth was a long time resident of Bush, LA. and was an employee at Lowes Home Improvements. She is survived by her wife Millie Jean Hart-O’Berry of eight years. Daughter of Frances Parker O’Berry Wheeler, Late Charles Leroy O’Berry Sr., Step...

Susan Hall

Feb 10, 2016

Susan Marie Hall, age 53, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at the Hospice Foundation of the South in Slidell, LA.  Susan was born June 19, 1962 in Marianna, PA where she lived the majority of her life until moving to Mandeville, LA in January of 2013.  Daughter of James F. Hall and the late Catherine M....

Glenn Hoffman

Feb 9, 2016

Glenn Henry Hoffman 71, was called to His Heavenly home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016.  Beloved husband of Sherelene E. Hoffman for 48 years. Preceded in death by his son, Glenn Jr. and his parents, Harold J. and Marguerite G. Hoffman.  Father of Kristen and proud grandfather of Kylie Ahrens. Brother of Robert H. Hoffman (Patricia).  Retired from  Asbestos...