Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Jul 28, 2015

Michael Roy peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the age of 69.

Beloved husband of Marleen Wilson Roy.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin Roy and Dorothy Morvant.  Brother of Luana Roy and Mark Roy.  Loving father of Jessica Khurana (Jiten) and Sean Roy.  Step-father of Brett Szczepanski (Devan)...

Jul 23, 2015

Mary Wolf Cooper went to her eternal home on Thursday, July 23, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 78.  She was born on March 23, 1937 in Long Beach, CA.

Beloved wife of the late Bevely "Mink" L. Cooper.  Loving mother of Beverly "Sissy" Chehardy (James), Dan E. Cooper (Carol), Cathy A. Sharp...

Jul 22, 2015

Nettie Zimmer Sheppard passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 in Lacombe, LA at the age of 80.  She was born on October 6, 1934 in New Orleans, LA and was a resident of Lacombe for 52 years.

Beloved wife of the late Charles L. Sheppard, Sr.  Daughter of the late Vera Poirson and Julius...

Jul 21, 2015

Tobi Jean Fox Smith was born on March 31, 1956 and died peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 after an eight-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 59.

Beloved wife of Ted Donald Smith.  Loving mother of Ted “Donovan” Smith and Ashley Smith Ellis.  Mother-in-law of Parker Nolan Ellis.  Grandmother of Amelia Grace Ellis. ...

Jul 15, 2015

Steven Michael Stelly born on October 12, 1971 departed this life on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was the beloved son of Dianne Childs and the late Louis “Sonny” Stelly.

Steven was a devoted father to Jake Bennett and Grace Marie Stelly.  He is survived by his loving sisters, Lisa Stelly Meaux and her husband...

Jul 13, 2015

Marilyn Perdue Bizette, age 63, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 in her home in Greensburg La.  She was born December 10, 1951 in Biloxi, MS, but lived her entire adult life in/around the Baton Rouge LA area.  She was born to Charles B Perdue and Lowry Ritchie Perdue.

Marilyn was preceded in death...

Jul 10, 2015

Bernard Hoskin Clarkin, Jr. departed this life on Friday, July 10, 2015 in Chalmette, LA. at the age of 50.  He was a lifelong resident of Chalmette, LA.  He was a contractor and loved fishing and being on the water.

Bernard was preceded in death by his father, Bernard H. Clarkin and his mother, Joyce...

Jul 9, 2015

Andrea S. Jensen passed away on Thursday July 9, 2015at the age of 70. Andrea leaves behind a loving husband Zeph Jensen, her son David Jensen, daughter –in-law Leyna Jensen and the apple of her eye her grandson Seamus Jensen. Andrea will truly be missed by all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the...

Jul 8, 2015

Aida R. Murray, born on October 17, 1918 in Lima, Peru, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at Lacombe Heart Hospital, at the age of 96.  She was a longtime resident of New Orleans and a resident of Lacombe for the past five years.

Aida graduated from Mississippi Southern College and worked in the...

Jul 8, 2015

Freddie J. Dufriend a native of Marrero, La entered into eternal rest Wednesday July 8, 2015.  Freddie was a retired Army and Air Force Veteran, a former teacher at Archbishop Shaw High School and was self-employed in the marine industry for over 35 years. He is survived by his sons Mark (Lisa), Trey (Cheri), grandchildren Randall, Caitlin, Trey Jr., Amber,...

Jul 7, 2015

Frances McElroy Antill passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.  She was born on July 6, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to the late Maybelle Mary Rome and William Elbert McElroy.  She was a longtime resident of Chalmette, LA and a current resident of Ponchatoula, LA.

Beloved...

Jul 7, 2015

Earnest "Jack" Fisher, age 77, passed away on July 7th 2015. Son of the late Earl and Lillian Fisher. Mr. Fisher was born in New Orleans, La. and lived in Mandeville for the past 17 years. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Dianne DeSoto Fisher. Two sons Donald Fisher and Steven Fisher (Heidi). Proud Paw Paw of Caroline...

Jul 6, 2015

Jerry Ross Wheat entered into Eternal Rest on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the age of 72.  Jerry was a native of Reform, AL and a resident of Meraux, LA and Covington, LA.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Martha Connell and his father, Claudie Elijah Wheat.

Jerry...

Jul 4, 2015

Cynthia Ann Lee, age 57, passed away on Saturday July 4, 2015, a native of San Antonio,Texas and a resident of Covington, Louisiana. Cynthia is survived by her loving parents; Robert (Bob) and Patricia Lee, children Justin and Ashley Miramon. Also survived by her brothers; Robert, Brian, Steven and Rusty Lee, her sisters Virginia and Cathy Lee, and her dear...

Jun 30, 2015

Mary Louise Holland passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 in Covington, LA, at the age of 86.  Mary was born on July 4, 1928 to the late Geneva and George Holland; and resided in Abita Springs, LA.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Allen Holland, Adell Broome, Albert “Bert” Holland, Wilma Dampeer,...

Jun 29, 2015

Mary Lucille Bankston Pecoraro passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2015 at the age of 94.  She was born in Port Arthur, TX, was raised in Hammond, LA, lived most of her adult life in New Orleans, and spent her final 8 years in Mandeville, LA.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Susan...

Jun 29, 2015

Mary (Molly) Wallace Stuart McAskill Wiggins passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 78.  She was born on April 19, 1937 in Inglewood, CA.

Molly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Garther Wiggins; father, Col. Ainsley Edwin Stuart, USAF retired; mother, Mary Lane Stuart; and her...

Jun 29, 2015

Dennis Arthur Knowles passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at his residence in Slidell, LA at the age of 67.  He was born on January 13, 1948 to the late Jane and Francis Knowles.

Beloved husband of Gwen Leitz Knowles.  Father of Jeanie Stelzer, Brett Monnier, Craig Monnier, and Sergey Pelikh.  Also survived by...

Jun 27, 2015

On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Donna Roney Williams, beloved wife, mother and servant of our LORD, died peacefully in her sleep after her brave battle with cancer.

Donna will be missed by her devoted husband, Howell Williams of Mandeville, LA; her loving children, Jennifer Weatherford of Austin, TX and Spencer Williams of Mandeville, LA; along...

Jun 25, 2015

Nunzy “Jessie” James passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Slidell, LA, at the age of 84.  Jessie was born on July 24, 1930 in Plaquemine, LA. Beloved husband of Florence B. James.  Father of Michael David James, Mark Carlo James, Sheila Fletcher, Sharon Sumner, and Shannon James.  Son of the late Lena and Carlo James.  Brother of Guy, Salvador, Johnny, Anthony, Carl,...