Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

May 26, 2015

Samantha Faye “Sam” Zoller passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at St. Bernard Parish Hospital, after a lengthy battle with cancer, at the age of 45.  She was born on July 31, 1969 in New Orleans, LA.  She was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish.

Sam...

May 23, 2015

Wesley "Wes" Dean Burcham passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Slidell, LA at the age of 37.  Wes was born on September 4, 1977 to Becky Jo Brown Burcham and Charles "Dean" Burcham in Shreveport, LA.

Wes was a loving husband, father, uncle, and friend who was always there to protect and provide...

May 22, 2015

Rose Vath Victoriana, a homemaker, died Friday, May 22, 2015 in Slidell of natural causes. She was 83. She was a native of New Orleans, but spent most of her life in Chalmette. She was active with her husband in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7194 in Chalmette and loved dancing.  Rose and her beloved husband Henry, who...

May 20, 2015

William “Fred” Messer passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the age of 67.  He was born in Biloxi, MS on September 30, 1947 to Julia Hosey Messer and the late Henry Ross Messer.  He served in the US Air Force before working at Air Products where he retired in 2005.

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May 19, 2015

Lazada “Sally” Davis passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at her residence in Covington, Louisiana, with her companion, Eddie Taylor by her side.  She was 73.   She was born October 1, 1941 in Columbia, Mississippi to Marshal Enik Phelps and Lillie Mae Nations.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshal Phelps and...

May 16, 2015

Joseph “Joe” O. Liemann Jr., age 77, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Ochsner Hospital from heart failure.  Joe was the beloved husband of June “Carol” Liemann for 54 years.  Son of the late Joseph O. Liemann Sr. and Dorothy Kelly.  Beloved father of Deborah Brown, Cynthia Coco (Jed), and Joseph O. Liemann III (Simone).  Beloved Grandfather...

May 16, 2015

Fay Sharp Willie has departed this life to join her Lord and Savior on May 16, 2015. She was born on January 25, 1934 and died at the age of 81 at her residence in Covington, La.

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May 15, 2015

R. Michael Brawders passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at his home in Folsom, La, with his wife Carmen Brawders by his side.  Mike was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 5, 1951 to Virginia Brawders and the late Richard M. Brawders Sr.

Mike is survived by his wife Carmen Brawders, son Casey Patrick,...

May 14, 2015

Raymond E. Lavigne passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at his residence in Ponchatoula, LA at the age of 64.  Raymond was born on October 19, 1950 to the late Opal Mae Johnson and Herbert Lavigne.

Raymond is survived by his companion, Dorothy Kaizer; cousin, Glenn Lavigne; sister, Sylvia Yetts; and his aunt &...

May 14, 2015

Joyce Mary Friedel Phillips passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at the age of 79.  Joyce was born on November 19, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to the late August and Theresa Friedel.

Joyce is survived by her beloved husband of almost 62 years, Raymond Burdette Phillips, Jr.; loving children, Karen Bucksbarg (Larry), Richard...

May 13, 2015

Arthur Andrew Arseneaux, Jr. peacefully passed from his earthly body to enter eternity with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at the age of 73.  He was born in New Orleans on January 5, 1942 and moved to Slidell in 1967.  He served in the U.S. Navy before working at American Standard and then Lockheed Martin Marietta. ...

May 13, 2015

William Joseph "Joey" Durr Jr., age 19, departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.  He attended Franklinton High School where he played, flute, bassoon, clarinet and saxophone in the Franklinton Demon Regiment.  He also taught himself to play Bass guitar, electric guitar and piano.

He was preceded in death by his unborn sister, Carlee...

May 10, 2015

Chester Timothy Strain passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at Tulane University in New Orleans, at the age 78.  He was a lifelong resident of Mandeville, LA.

Beloved husband of the late Evelyn L. McMorris Strain.  Companion of Dolores Smith.  Father of Alicia D. Strain (Terry Batiste) of Lacombe, Porter A. Strain (Amy Strain)...

May 9, 2015

Wayne William Foley, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 9, 2015. He was born in New Orleans on November 19, 1947.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marguerite Johnstone Foley, and his father, Edward Maxwell Foley.

May 7, 2015

Lynne Bernard passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at the age of 52 after a courageous 3 year battle with brain cancer.  She was born in New Orleans, LA on July 9, 1962 to Lorraine and Chris Theobold.  She was a Christian who was active in the Catholic Church for her entire life and most recently attended mass...

May 7, 2015

Jane H. Lee passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her residence in Covington, LA surrounded by her family.  She was born on December 6, 1956 in Ocala, FL.

Jane was preceded in death by her father, Henry Hatchett.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Stanley E....

May 6, 2015

James "Jim" J. Kingman passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at his residence, with his family by his side, in Slidell, LA.  James was born on September 19, 1966 in Los Angeles, CA to John D. and Joyce A. Kingman.

Jim is survived by his parents, John D. and Joyce A. Kingman of Palm...

May 6, 2015

Rosalie Saragusa Fontenot passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Hammond, LA.  She was born on December 26, 1946 in New Orleans, La and resided in Folsom, LA.

Rosalie was preceded in death by her husband J.B. Fontenot; her parents Dominick and Jennie Albano Saragusa, and her step-son John A. Fontenot.

Apr 29, 2015

Michael Gary Demoran, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the age of 75.  Michael was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1939 in Bay St. Louis, MS and resided in Slidell, LA.

Michael is survived by his wife, Teresa “Tessa” Sule Demoran; his sons, Michael Demoran, Jr. (Hope), Kenny Demoran, and Keith Demoran.  Also survived...

Apr 29, 2015

Jennifer Gibson Rucker passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the age of 33.  Jennifer was born on February 8, 1982 in Metairie, LA and resided in Ponchatoula, LA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas C. Gibson, Sr.; brother, Thomas C. Gibson, Jr.; sister, Rochelle G. Gagliano, and grandfather, George C....