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Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr.

Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr., 70, died on January 7, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born in Opelika, Alabama to Edwin Carleton Baum, Sr., and Mary Ann McDonald Baum. During Ed’s early life, his father’s work as a chemical engineer in the space industry took the family to Los Angeles, California; Cambridge, England and Cape...

Anita Marie Hudson

Anita Marie Hudson

Jan 7, 2024

Anita Marie Hudson, age 61, of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on January 7, 2024.

Anita leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her loving children, Jessica Labit (wife Kelly), Dustin Cumberland (wife Bridgett), siblings, Jimmy McKnight, Patrick McKnight, Alesia Lebatard and Angela Parish. She also leaves behind her precious grandchildren, Gabe Schrader, Kassidy Labit, Lily Newby, Phoebe Cumberland, Adrianna Cumberland...

Elwood "Kenneth" Barker

Elwood "Kenneth" Barker

Jan 7, 2024

 

Elwood “Kenneth” Barker, a lifelong resident of St. Tammany Parish, went to Heaven on January 7, 2024.  He was born on September 18, 1936 and lived most of his life in the Lee Road area.  He was married to the late Margaret Mendow Barker for over 67 years.  He is survived by his sons Jeff (Tonia), Craig, and Jody...

Rodney McLain

Rodney McLain

Jan 6, 2024

Rodney Wayne McLain, Sr., 68, of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2024 surrounded by his children and family.  Born on November 7, 1955, in Covington, Rodney was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Rodney was a skilled builder and took pride in creating a home...

Robin Ian Fraser-Orr

Robin Ian Fraser-Orr

Jan 4, 2024

Robin Ian Francis Fraser-Orr, at age 70, passed away on January 4, 2024, at University Hospital, New Orleans.   Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, the third child of Col. James Ian Francis Fraser-Orr "Chris" and Winifred Agnes Audry Butler "Tiggy."   Robin's father served in the British Army which required them to move around frequently during his childhood.  In addition to...

Cathy Lynn LaFrance

Cathy Lynn LaFrance

Jan 4, 2024

 

Cathy Lynn LaFrance, was born August 23, 1959 in New Orleans. She passed  away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 after a long battle with  multiple chronic illnesses.  

Cathy is survived by her loving Father, Leo Paul LaFrance, Jr., her brother Leo P.  LaFrance, III, her sisters, Stephanie LaFrance Reed, Joel LaFrance Swindler  (Gary), Victoria LaFrance...

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III

Jan 3, 2024

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III, a resident of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 64.

Philip leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his siblings Kevin Boudreaux Sr. (Marie), Keith Boudreaux (Dixie) and Ann Marie Boudreaux Gauthreaux (Clayton).

He was a loving uncle to Becky Boudreaux Miller (Charles), Derrrick Boudreaux (Carissa), Shannon Boudreaux Wilson (Scotty),...

William Pryor Shelhorse

William Pryor Shelhorse

Jan 3, 2024

William Pryor Shelhorse, age 79 of Mandeville, Louisiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3rd, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents William Shelhorse and Thelma Mildred Shelhorse, grandson Nathan Corke, Son-in-law Darryl Kulick; Siblings Elaine Ennis and Robert Shelhorse.

William is survived by his loving wife Patricia Niedzialek Shelhorse; children...

Robert Lee Butler

Robert Lee Butler

Jan 2, 2024

Robert Lee Butler, 55, of New Orleans, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2024.

Robert, loving father, brother and friend was an elevator mechanic who followed in his father’s footsteps.

He loved nothing more than boiling seafood, frying turkeys and being around the people he cared about. He loved to fish, being on or around the water since...

David Allen Miller

David Allen Miller

Jan 2, 2024

 

David Allen Miller of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 89. 

David leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his loving wife Sue M. Miller, his children; Sara Miller (Richard Westervelt), Brion Miller (Nancy), Matthew Miller (Cecy), Patrick Miller (Tricia), David Miller, Jr. (Patti), Jill Whelton (Greg) and Cecilia Wand. He also leaves...

Henry Paul Clayton III

Henry Paul Clayton III

Dec 30, 2023

Henry Paul Clayton III, born March 22, 1970 in Ville Platte, LA, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 53. He is survived by his mother, Janet Claire Boothe Lopez, father, Henry Paul Clayton Jr, stepmother, Karen Robertson, brother, David Ashton Clayton, loving and caring cousins, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin

Dec 29, 2023

 

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin, age 83, gained her angel wings on December 29, 2023. She was born in New Orleans where she resided most of her life before moving to the Northshore, specifically Covington, 18 yrs ago, after Hurricane Katrina.

Barbara was married to the love of her life, Joseph (“Joe, Errol”) Gaudin Sr. In January, they would be married...

Sharon Becker Couture

Sharon Becker Couture

Dec 28, 2023

 

Sharon Becker Couture passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was  preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Douglas. P. Couture, her parents Erick Clifton Becker  and Lelia Molere Becker, her sister Jean Becker Pendergast, her brother-in-law Paul Persigo and her  step-granddaughter, Bridget Melerine. She is survived by her companion, Philip A. Hollard, her sister ...

Jimmy Gurry Britt

Jimmy Gurry Britt

Dec 28, 2023

Jimmy Gurry Britt passed away peacefully at the age of 75 at his home in Mandeville on December 28, 2023.

He was born in Eupora, MS to the late Gurry and Beulah Britt.  He is survived by his wife, Janice, and three daughters: Laurie Britt, Amanda Dye, and Cassandra Billiot. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Megan Britt, Mitchell...

Michelle Maria Machella

Michelle Maria Machella

Dec 27, 2023

Michelle Maria Machella, 57, peacefully entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, in Franklinton, Louisiana, surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Port Sulphur, Louisiana and was a resident of Plaquemines Parish for most of her life.

Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, John "Pecan" Machella and Estelle "Cookie" Cosse Machella, her brother Don Juan...

Joseph Peter Moore

Joseph Peter Moore

Dec 27, 2023

 

Joseph Peter Moore a resident of Lacombe, Louisiana and native of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away on December 27, 2023 at the age of 60 years old.

Joseph leaves behind to cherish his everlasting memories, his children Joseph Michael Moore (Kali Moore), his siblings, Michael E. Moore (Kristi T. Moore) and Kenneth A. Moore. He also leaves behind four loving...

Sarah (Sally) Theresa Fucich

Sarah (Sally) Theresa Fucich

Dec 26, 2023

Sarah (Sally) Theresa Calmes Fucich passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at home at the age of 89 preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald R. Fucich and grandson Trent Wise Fucich.

She is survived by her children David Fucich (Ellen), Mark Fucich (Judy), and Sarae Fucich Wilthew (David deceased), her  grandchildren Courtney Fucich, Dominique Wilthew Riewoldt...

Prentiss James Ferguson

Prentiss James Ferguson

Dec 25, 2023

Prentiss James Ferguson, Sr., fondly known to everyone as Penny, passed away in Covington, LA on December 25, 2023 after a long illness. 

    Penny was born to Randall Hewitt Ferguson, Sr. and Louise Riggs Ferguson in Natchez, MS on January 19, 1937. He graduated in 1955 from Cathedral High School in Natchez. He was a member of the United States...

Pamela Guardina Zimmerman

Pamela Guardina Zimmerman

Dec 25, 2023

Pamela Guardina Zimmerman passed away peacefully in her sleep, of Parkinson’s disease, in the early morning of December 25, 2023, at the age of 69. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents, Lois Ann Duehr and Anthony Leonardo Guardina, Sr. She is survived by her brother Anthony (Lenny) Guardina, Jr. (Sharon), sister Gaynell Pearson (Michael) and nieces, nephews, great...

Robert James Spooner

Robert James Spooner

Dec 25, 2023

Robert James Spooner, 88, of Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 25, 2023. He was born on January 21, 1935, to James and Beatrice Spooner, and grew up in Ogdensburg, NY. There he met and married Martha, the love of his life for over 66 years.

Robert was a loving and devoted family man. He married Martha...

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