Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Feb 3, 2015

Herbert Ray Pittman peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 shortly before his 83rd birthday.  Herbert was born on February 10, 1932 to Herbert George Pittman and Edna Mae Mitchell Pittman.

He was a retired United States Air Force Tech Sergeant. He lived a long, full life.

Feb 3, 2015

JAMES "JIM" BRET NORMAN, SR., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.  He died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana.  He was 70, a resident of St. Tammany Parish and a native of Terrebonne Parish.  He was a retired administrator with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development.

Feb 3, 2015

Rev. Robert C. Ferguson died on Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at the age of 76, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Memphis, TN and pastored in Mississippi, Texas, Germany, and Louisiana.  He retired from First Baptist Church of Mandeville in 1993.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie...

Feb 3, 2015

Cheryl Norton Massey passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Slidell, LA, at the age of 67.  Cheryl was born on July 8, 1947 in New Orleans, LA.

Beloved wife of John W. Massey.  Loving mother of Cynthia Maria Gianakis Ruiz Baker.  Devoted grandmother of Mark Ruiz Jr. and his wife Jackie.

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Feb 1, 2015

Joseph Rene’ Martin passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015 at The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans at the age of 94.  Beloved husband of the late Falicie (Fay) Viosca Martin and loving father of Daniel James Martin and the late John Robert Martin.  Father-in-law of Karen Carbon Martin.  Son of the late Rene’ Joseph Martin and Eugenie...

Jan 30, 2015

Francis "Frank" Melvin Bretey, Jr. was called to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2015 at the age of 68.  Frank was born on Friday, October 4, 1946 in New Orleans, LA.  He resided most of his life in St. Bernard Parish and was a current resident of Covington, LA.

Frank...

Jan 28, 2015

God called his angel, Michelle Lynn Terrebonne Arant, home on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, following a long battle with breast cancer, just days before her 44 th birthday. She was born on Monday, February 1, 1971 in Marrero, LA.

Michelle's smile, hugs, laughter, strength, and optimism was an inspiration to all who met her.  She...

Jan 23, 2015

Franklin Walter LaRue passed away on Friday January 23, 2015. Franklin a native of Oakland, CA and a resident of Slidell, LA for many years. He is preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Meisner (Omaha, NE) and his brother Mike LaRue. Franklin is survived by his loving wife Teresa LaRue, his father Henri Bart "Kasha" LaRue (Ketchikan, AK),...

Jan 23, 2015

June Ann Perronne met the Lord on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the age of 68.  She was born on May 29, 1946 in New Orleans, LA.

June will be greatly missed by her surviving children, Theodore Perronne (Lhen) and Todd Eugene Perronne (Zoila); her grandchildren, TJ, Brett, Stephen, and Paulina; her brothers, Rudy Perronne (Lynne), Tommy...

Jan 21, 2015

Theodore "Ted" A. Opiela passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Slidell, LA at the age of 79.  He was born on October 13, 1935 in Panna Maria, TX.

Ted was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Chapman Opiela; his parents, Gertrude and Theodore Opiela, and his sister, Irene O. Lancaster.

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Jan 19, 2015

Melvin Eugene Cooper, Jr. (Gene), of Slidell, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015.  He was 61 years old.

He was the husband of Glenda Frierson-Cooper, father of Christopher Cooper (grandson Brandon), Crystal Cooper (granddaughter Ashley), and Troy Cooper (wife Marianne, grandson Aaron); son of Elva Rita Cooper and the late Melvin Cooper, Sr., brother of Ernest...

Jan 19, 2015

Nichol LaVaughn Schofield died peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2015, at the home of her beloved sister and nephew, Terri and Chaisse Schofield.  She was 45 years old.  Niki was a daughter, sister, niece, aunt and friend to many.

She is survived by her beloved Great Dane , Diesel;...

Jan 19, 2015

Cynthia Casey Patterson passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 at her residence in Mandeville, LA at the age of 58.  She was born on Thursday, January 17, 1957 in New Orleans, LA.

Cynthia was a former employee of St. Paul's High School and the St. Tammany Parish School Board.  She was the owner of A Family Affair...

Jan 18, 2015

Gerald Philip "Jerry" Leonard passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the age of 76.   Jerry was born in New Orleans, LA, and resided in Covington, LA.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frances Barone Leonard and Ignance George Leonard; and his brother, Leroy Leonard. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Karol Oldstein Leonard; his...

Jan 17, 2015

J. Joseph “Buddy” Sharp, 85, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 surrounded by his loving children.  Buddy was born in Mandeville on Wednesday, September 25, 1929 and enjoyed the serenity of the Northshore his entire life.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60...

Jan 15, 2015

James “Jimmy” Hughes passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at the age of 69.

A native of New Orleans and a resident of Covington.

Beloved husband of Melanie Rousset Hughes for 31 years.

Father of Hope Dubois Whiteford.

Son of...

Jan 13, 2015

Ann Helen (Lakatos) Smith went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the age of 94.  Ann was born on Wednesday, January 21, 1920 in Granite City, IL.  She was a resident of Forest Manor Nursing Home in Covington, Louisiana.  Prior to that, she and her husband were longtime residents of Covington and Folsom,...

Jan 13, 2015

Louis James "Jim" Nash, age 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at his residence, in Slidell, LA.  Born on February 5, 1928 in Gulfport, MS and resided in New Orleans, LA until moving to Slidell, LA.  A graduate of Warren Easton High School and served in the United States Navy.  He was an avid fisherman...

Jan 12, 2015

Esther Loyacono Shaw passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 at the age of 86.  Esther was born on Wednesday, July 18, 1928 in New Orleans, LA and spent most of her life as a Lakeview resident prior to moving to Mandeville, LA.

Esther was the beloved wife of the late Gary Shaw for more than 42...

Jan 12, 2015

Jeannette Margaret Molinary Fried, 89, entered into eternal peace on Monday, January 12, 2015 at Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Covington, LA.

Jeannette was born on Monday, January 4, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Daisy Molinary. She attended Nichols High School during the late 1930's and married soon after.  She married the late Henry...