Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Dec 16, 2022

Richard Bryan Jenkins of Talisheek, Louisiana passed away December 16, 2022, at the age of 63. Richard was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana to Richard Jenkins in 1959 and raised by his Grandmother Ellen Jenkins.

Richard leaves behind to cherish his memories his sons Bradley Jenkins, Joshua Jenkins his wife Charlene Jenkins, Stepsons, Steven Goldman, Carlos Goldman, and his wife...

Dec 15, 2022

A lifelong resident of Algiers, LA, passed away after a long battle with cancer on December 15, 2022, at age 71.

He is the son of the late John Howard McMahon, Sr. and Doris Cambre McMahon.

He was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School. He enjoyed golfing, yard work, watching Saints and LSU teams. He also enjoyed the country...

Dec 15, 2022

 

James “Jamie” Robert Pittman passed away December 15, 2022, at the age of 63. Jamie was born in Folsom, Louisiana to Clide and Shirley Pittman.

 

Jamie is preceded in death by his parents Clide and Shirley Pittman.

 

He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife, Karen, children Jessica and Trace Pittman and daughter-in-law Deja Pittman.

 

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Dec 14, 2022

Cherylin Ann Moisant passed away December 14th, 2022, at the age of 75.  Ann was a resident of Madisonville, Louisiana. She was born to James Baragona and Eleanor Trombino in Slidell, Louisiana in 1947.

She is preceded in death by her parents James and Eleanor Baragona and Brother Bruce Baragona.

She leaves behind to cherish...

Dec 13, 2022

Doretha Raines LaFleur (Skippy)  passed away peacefully in her home on Dec. 13, 2022. Mom was born on Feb. 3, 1938, a frail 3lb baby girl who throughout life handled every obstacle that came her way to become the strong, loving woman we celebrate today.  When asked, she'd always say her Faith is her strength and her faith never...

Dec 11, 2022

 

Kenneth Mallory Twiddy, Jr. (Papy), a native of Elizabeth City, North Caroline and resident of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on December 11, 2022, at the age of 70.

Kenneth is survived by his children, Jessica Twiddy and Shane Twiddy, as well as their mother, Marie Sawyer and his seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in...

Dec 7, 2022

Marjorie Lou Hubbard, 93, of Covington LA passed away on December 7th , 2022. She was born in Walla Walla, Washington and was the only child of John Green and Ruth Southerland Langdon. Marjorie was a resident of Avanti Senior Living in Covington, LA at the time of her death. Prior to moving to Covington in 2014, she was...

Dec 6, 2022

John Alfred Bitter passed away December 6th 2022 at the age of 67. John was a resident of Folsom, Louisiana. He was born to Emile and Thelma Bitter in Metairie, Louisiana in August 31, 1955.

John is preceded in death by his loving girlfriend Dianne Pellegrin, his parents Emile and Thelma Bitter.

He leaves behind to cherish...

Dec 6, 2022

Benton “BJ” Jean Bordelon Jr., 88, went to God on December 6,2022. He was born December 30, 1933 and was preceded in death by his parents Benton Bordelon Sr. and Lilley May Mahler Bordelon and by his beloved wife of 66 years Shirley Bradley Bordelon. Their union was blessed with three children Benton Bordelon III, Bruce A Bordelon, and...

Dec 4, 2022

Catherine Louise Kelly Koch, a resident from Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on December 4, 2022 at the age of 71. Catherine was a native of Henderson Point, Mississippi and daughter of the late Martin J. Kelly and Louise Elizabeth Posner. She is preceded in death by her husband Edward G. Koch III, siblings, Martin J. Kelly, Jr., John Michael...

Dec 4, 2022

Julius Lawrence “J.L.” Smith, Jr. died on December 4, 2022 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 96.  He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Burns of Houma, Louisiana and by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite C. Smith, his sister, Earline Suarez, and his parents. ...

Dec 1, 2022

Jerry, aged 71, passed away at his home in Slidell on Thursday, December 1, 2022, after a valiant 7-year fight against blood cancer. He was born on May 9, 1951 in New Orleans to Alfred Joseph Arnold, Sr. and Evelyn Chandler Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Faye Galland Arnold, two daughters Tammy Ensminger (Chad) and Tracy Henry (Stewart), two...

Dec 1, 2022

Lois Virginia Willis of Florence, Alabama, passed away on December 1, 2022 at the age of 84. Lois is preceded in death by her loving husband, John Thomas Willis, her parents, Jack and Mattie Mae Lumpkin and siblings, Jackie Wilcoxson, Betty Scott, Charles Lumpkin and Billy Lumpkin.

Lois leaves behind to cherish her memories, her daughter Debra...

Dec 1, 2022

Marie M. Labat resident of Bush, Louisiana passed away December 1, 2022, at the age of 80. Marie was born in New Orleans to Edward and Marie Michel. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Edward Michel and her Daughter Sandy Burtchaell. She leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving husband Louis D. Labat Jr.,...

Dec 1, 2022

Barton W. Longman Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Pearl River, LA on December 1, 2022 at the age of 82.  He was a native of Port Sulphur, LA and a current resident of Pearl River.

Barton was born to his parents Merlin G. Longman and Aline A. Longman.  He married his first love, Florence...

Nov 28, 2022

Mary Evelyn Gusler, also known as "May" or "May-May", died peacefully in her sleep at home on November 28, 2022 at the age of 48. Mary was born on December 19, 1973 in New Orleans and raised in old Metairie (Hog alley), where she attended Metairie Grammar, Haynes Junior High, and Riverdale High School, Class of 1991. After graduation...

Nov 28, 2022

Reverend Otis Wingo Young, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died on November 28, 2022. He was 71 years of age. Father Young was born on July 9, 1951 in Houston, TX, to Otis W. Young and Rita C. Simons. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Elfer and Dorothy Watson. Fr. Young is survived by his nephews, Jason...

Nov 27, 2022

Edith K. Sharp Lanzafami of Bush, La, gained her wings on November 27th 2022. She was born to the late Marvin and Ida King on August 30th 1937. She was preceded in death by her brother, Marvin Edward King, and her sister, Grace Sharp. She married the late Earl J. Sharp in 1954. She was a nurse at St....

Nov 27, 2022

Emma, 89, of Husser passed away at her home surrounded by her family on November 27, 2022. She was a long-time member of Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by her children Donnie White (Judy), Janice Aydell (Chuck), Kety Miller (Melvin), Peggy Morris (Jim), Debbie Morris (Steve), Vickie Gerarve (Ben), Nici LaMarca (Jeffery), 18 grandchildren, 38 great...

Nov 25, 2022

Thomas W. Grant (Tom) of Mandeville passed away surrounded by family on November 25, 2022, just hours shy of his 84th birthday. He was a faithful member of Church of the King, and most recently The Wellspring Church in Hammond. He is survived by his children Jeffrey D. Grant (Bird), Julie Grant Brandt (Deron), and Austin Grant Vidrine (Jon),...