Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Nov 1, 2016

Felix Robert Keating, a lifelong resident of the Lee Road community, will miss hunting season for the first time in 76 years. He died Tuesday, November 1, 2016, after very recently being diagnosed with cancer. Felix was a well-known bulldozer operator in western St. Tammany Parish who entertained everyone he met with his slow drawl and his quick wit....

Oct 31, 2016

Betty Ann Threeton Jenkins, age 75, passed peacefully from us on Monday, October 31, 2016.  Betty was a long-time resident of Covington, who resided in Mt. Hermon for the last few years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Leon Jenkins; mother, Trilby Bennett Jenkins; father, Hollis Threeton; brother, Otis "Buster" Threeton; and sisters, Rita Kay Burke...

Oct 26, 2016

Oct 26, 2016

James Edward Casey Jr. passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the age of 74. Jim was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Bush, LA. Son of the late James E. Casey Sr. and Leah Josephine Casey. Husband of the late Hazel Casey and father of the late Michelle M. Casey. Survived by his first...

Oct 26, 2016

Julie Ard Kelly, age 62, passed away on Wed. Oct 26,2016. She is survived by her husband Gerald Kelly, daughter, Donna Kelly, son, Adam Kelly and daughter-in-law Tammy Kelly. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Hayden and Juliana Kelly, two sisters, Shari Strahan and Donna Talley along with numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her Father, Kenneth Ard, Mother, Donna Ard...

Oct 25, 2016

Eual Howard Smith, Jr. age 67 years passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara S. Smith. Father of Lyle A. Toomer, Jr. (Kris), Brian R. Toomer and Wendell L. Toomer (Stacey). Also survived by 13 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren. Mr. Smith was President of the Mandeville Lions Club. He was a Die-Hard New Orleans Saints...

Oct 25, 2016

Mary “Kitty” Catherine Rodriguez age 68 years passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2016. A native of Houston, TX and a resident of Slidell, LA. Beloved Wife of Carlos Rodriguez Sr. Daughter of Mike and Julia Latham. Mother of Carlos Rodriguez Jr., Stevan (Monica) Rodriguez and Chris (Ginger) Rodriguez. Grandmother of four Chelsea, Lauren, John Cole, Mary Katherine “Kate”...

Oct 25, 2016

Claire Fitzwilliam Canik, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016  in Covington Louisiana at the age of 89.  Wife of the late Ferdinand Canik, she is survived by her children, James (Elizabeth), Paul (Pamela), Dianne Canik, and Jane (Thomas) Short, 16 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Saturday, December...

Oct 24, 2016

Wilson Joseph Sauce passed away on Monday October 24, 2016, at the age of 72. Born 1944 in Morgan City, LA.

Wilson is survived by his daughters Bobbie Comeaux (Jimmy), Mary Muth (Henry),and Sonya Espinia (Peter),his grandchildren, Renee Pellegrin (Luke), David Comeaux, Peter Espinia III, Andre' Comeaux, Quinn Sauce, Shelbey Lynn Lee, and Matthew Espinia,and great grandson...

Oct 23, 2016

Roberta Perkins Vaughn Ranson, longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of St. Tammany since Hurricane Katrina, died on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at the age of 88.  She was born in Napoleonville, Louisiana to Wallace Ulysses Perkins and Norine Bernadette Bergeron. She is survived by her husband, Rodney A. Ranson to whom she married on November...

Oct 16, 2016

Roland "Ted" Rondeau, Jr. unexpectedly passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Slidell, La.  Ted was native of Jacksonville, Florida and a resident of Slidell LA. Ted is survived by his wife Sue Todd Rondeau, daughter Holly Rondeau Morris and her husband Jason, two adored grandchildren, Lilly and Dylan, the entire Todd family, and friends who became his extended...

Oct 14, 2016

Richard Joseph Kramer II, age 79 years old passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016.  Beloved Husband of Anita Montero Kramer.  Father of Karen Miller, Denice Singletary (Craig), Karl Kramer (Ouida), and Debie Vinti (Robin).  Grandfather of Kerry Miller, Kadee Martinez, Kristy Evens, Casey Evens, Kayo Serpas, Stacy Ryan,Chris Jetter, Ashley Cleveland, Dustin Vinti, Desiree Smith and Daniel Vinti....

Oct 14, 2016

Vernon Clyde Fontenot, age 85, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 14, 2016.  He was born on October 5, 1931 in Basile, LA to the late Euclede Fontenot and Myrza Miller Fontenot Marcantel.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Louella Fontenot McCauley.  Vernon is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Catherine Giraud Fontenot,...

Oct 11, 2016

Betty Jean Boismenu passed away on October 11, 2016 at her home at the age of 82. Betty is survived by her loving son, Philip Bercegeau and his wife Gay Bercegeau. Services will be private

Oct 10, 2016

JoAnn McLain passed away on Monday October 10,2016 at the age of 73, a life long residence of Covington,LA.and a long time member of Pilgram Rest Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents Donice McLain and Marie Thigpen McLain, brothers Earl and Troy McLain an a nephew Jason E. McLain.

JoAnn leaves behind, her...

Oct 8, 2016

Granville Ray Burkleo, 92, loving husband, dad, Pawpaw, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on Saturday, October 8th in Covington, Louisiana. Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services 1:00 PM, Friday, October 14th in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Military honors will be provided by the Stephens County...

Oct 6, 2016

Victor Prudencio Alfaro, beloved father and husband, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2016 at his home in Covington, La. He was 86 years old.  Victor was born in El Salvador on July 28, 1930 to Victor Manuel and Carlota Alfaro.  He was educated at the Military School of El Salvador, and upon graduation, became a commissioned officer in...

Oct 4, 2016

Clinton “Buddy” Melerine

On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, Buddy Melerine joined his loving wife Anna of 60 years and his beloved son Barry in Heaven at the age of 84.  He was a lifelong resident of Delacroix Island in St. Bernard Parish.  He is survived by his children Clinton Melerine, Donna Melerine, Philip (Mary) Melerine, and Pam...

Oct 3, 2016

Cody Augustino Lucia, the dear husband and best friend of Cheryl Poche Lucia, died at the age of 77 in his garden in Covington, Louisiana. In addition to being survived by his wife, he leaves behind his children Stephen (April) Lucia, Christine (Rodney) Bell, Theresa (John) Mondello, and Paul Lucia; his grandchildren Laura, Tyler, Andrew, Chelsea, Maria, Sarah, Luke,...

Oct 3, 2016

Mato Juka passed away at home on Monday October 3, 2016 after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia at the age 81. Born May 11, 1935 in Empire, LA.  Mato worked for General Electric Lighting for 33 years and retired in 1993.  He was a veteran of the United States Army.  He was a member of the Knights...