Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Oct 25, 2015

Harriett Callender entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2015 at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family.  Daughter of the late Howard and Catherine Callender, Harriett leaves to cherish her memories 2 Daughters;  Victoria Hernandez and  Debra Hernandez- Garrett (Jerry), 3 sons Donald Jackson, Edgar Delpit  and the late William Hernandez Jr. (Buzzy). Grandmother of Kelli Hernandez-Harrell (Wayne),...

Oct 23, 2015

Ronald Ronnie Meyers passed away on Thursday October 23, 2015 at the age of 82. A native of Covington, La. Ronnie is the son of the late Grace Jenkins and Thomas Meyers. Survived by his children Roger Meyers of Covington, LA, Curtis Smith of Rockport, TX, and Rhonda Heck of Covington, LA. Ronnie is the brother of Thomas Meyers...

Oct 23, 2015

Joseph Michael Hartdegen passed away on Friday October 23, 2015 at the age of 52. A native of New Orleans, LA  and a resident of Folsom, La. Joseph is preceded in death by his  parents Joseph and Blanche "Bobbye" Hartdegen. Survived by his cousin Keith Lutz. Joey was proud of the work he was doing in the movie industry...

Oct 22, 2015

SHIRLEY SAWYER DAUSCH AT THE AGE OF 89 WENT PEACEFULLY TO BE WITH THE LORD ON OCTOBER 22, 2015, SURROUNDED BY HER DAUGHTER AND GRANDSON.  SHE WAS BORN MARCH 8, 1926 IN OGDEN, UTAH TO FRED R. SAWYER OF SCOTLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA AND LAURA SMIT SAWYER OF OGDEN, UTAH.  AT THE AGE OF 18 MONTHS OLD SHE MOVED TO...

Oct 16, 2015

Betty L. McKnight Taylor passed away on Friday October 16, 2015, at the age of 86. She was a native of Hammond, LA and a resident of Covington, LA. for many years. Betty was the wife of the late Robert H. Taylor. The mother of Pat Pope, T.Bob Taylor ( Anne Marie), Debra Caminita (Tony) and Richard Taylor (Suzanne)....

Oct 16, 2015

Mary Ella Galloway peacefully entered the kingdom of heaven October 16, 2015 at the age of 76. She was a life long resident of Covington, La. Daughter of the late Freddie and Thelma Mixon. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Galloway for 51 years. She is survived by two sisters Mercedes Fussell and Rosealie Demoulin. The...

Oct 14, 2015

Howard Henry Gonzales Sr. peacefully entered into the kingdom of Heaven in the presence of his loving family on October 14, 2015 at the age of 79. He was a native of New Orleans and resident of St. Bernard Parish for 46 years. Son of the late Enrique Gonzalez and Evelyn Guillera Planchard. Beloved husband of Betty Lackey Gonzales...

Oct 13, 2015

Joycelyn Metzler Molinary peaceably entered into eternal rest at home with her four children at her bedside on October 13, 2015 at the age of 86.  She was a native of New Orleans and a long time resident of St. Bernard Parish.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene C. Molinary, Sr.  Loving mother of the late Alfred Clague (Beverly),...

Oct 13, 2015

Lionel John Holmes, Jr., age 85 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Wynona Carroll Trauth Holmes by the second marriage and Dorothy Pepitone Holmes Mocklin by his first marriage. Father of  Kathleen H. LeBlanc, Carroll Trauth Gales, Marvin Trauth, Jr., Brent Trauth, Sr., and the late...

Oct 11, 2015

Nannette Me’Shell King was taken from her loved ones on September 20, 2015. Me’Shell is survived  by her daughter, Ashle Harris of Bush, LA, her mother, Cheryll Yates and stepfather, Jonny Yates of Tylertown, MS ; and the father Kenny King of Rome, GA. Also survived by many family members and friends throughout the country. The family offers their...

Oct 8, 2015

Jerry “Crabapple “Sharp passed away peacefully October 8, 2015 at the age of 61. Jerry was known for living life to the fullest and spending time with his friends and family He was proceeded in death by his wife Margaret, his parents Leslie and Edna Sharp and his brothers Leroy Sharp, Herbert Sharp and Raymond Sharp. He leaves behind...

Oct 7, 2015

Razz Richard Shrader, age 60 years, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.  Beloved husband of Ginny L. Allen, Father of Tonya Allen and Wayne Allen. Also survived by his 5 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. Preceded in death by his sister Sharon Shrader.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service at Crossfire Church Slidell,...

Oct 7, 2015

Shirley Mae Holden Porter Swanner passed away at her home in Covington, La., on Wednesday, October 7 th .  She is survived by her son, Garland Eric Porter; her daughter-in-law, Armesa Porter; her grandchildren, Garland Alec Porter, Erica Porter, and Erin Porter; her brother, Charles Holden; her sisters, Loretta Jones, Hilda Sapera, Peggy Holden, and Jane Dees; and...

Oct 1, 2015

Sharlyn Fay Griffin Finnan, age 68,  passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer on October 1, 2015.  Beloved wife and soul mate of 47 years to William “Billy” G. Finnan, Jr.  Devoted, loving mother of Stephanie Finnan Dichiara (Joe).  Loving “Granny  Smith Apple Pie” of Victoria...

Sep 25, 2015

KEITH A. BARR at the age of 65 passed away peacefully at his home in Goodbee on Friday Sept. 25, surrounded by friends and family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband, soul mate and best friend of Brenda for 44 years -

Devoted Father of Shawn and Brittney whom he cared for and...

Sep 16, 2015

Eugene Leo Paysse at Ochsner Foundation Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 12:06 a.m.  went home at the age of 62. Born in New Orleans, La.  resident of Hammond,La.   Beloved husband to Juanita Galle't Paysse and Father to Bethany Loren Paysse.  Son of the late Eugene Lucien Paysse and Elsie Bye Paysse, and Brother to the late Cherie...

Sep 16, 2015

Edward Sidney Bopp, Jr., age 84, born on November 28, 1930, and died peacefully at home on September 16, 2015.  He was born in New Orleans and resided most of his life in St. Bernard Parish.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia Planche Bopp for 63 years, and is survived by his five children:  Sydney Bopp Perez (Leander...

Sep 14, 2015

Guy Joseph “Tony” Ragusa, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Covington, Louisiana on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was 82 years old. Known for his love of good food, and military collectibles. All who knew Guy admired his wit and knowledge of just about everything. His sparkling eye and storytelling will be greatly missed. His political concerns are...

Sep 10, 2015

Dennis Allen Thompson passed away on Thursday September 10, 2015 at the age 0f 54. Dennis is a lifelong resident of Folsom, LA.

He is preceded in death by his mother Mary Louise Mathies and survived by his loving children Dennis A. Thompson Jr., Dexter T. Thompson, and stepdaughter Erica King Crosby, and his loving father Delos...

Sep 10, 2015

Allan Joseph Englade passed away on Thursday September 10, 2015 at the age of 65. A native of Gretna, La and a resident of Mandeville, LA for the past 30 years. Beloved father of Candice E. Hakenjos, and Blair Joseph Englade. Father-in-law of Todd Hakenjos Grandfather of Griffin and Logan Hakenjos and Grabrielle Englade. Son of Amery Joseph Englade...