Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

Jason Robert Ecker, of Metairie, entered into eternal rest on August 24th, 2022, at the age of 38. Jason, beloved son of Edna Dupas Ecker and Raymond J. Ecker, was born on August 1st, 1984. He was a father of four beautiful girls, a friend to many, a devout believer in God, and a profound writer of poetry. He is survived...

Aug 22, 2022

Tena Arcana Schilling passed away Monday August 22, 2022, at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family who adored her. She was the beloved daughter of the late Frances LaMarca Arcana and Dominick Joseph Arcana. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Joseph Schilling whom she shared 42 years of marriage “with never a dull...

Aug 21, 2022

Sherri Lynne McClendon Pittman of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away on August 21, 2022 at the age of 69.  Sherri leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband John “David” Pittman, Jr., her mother Betty Bond McClendon, her children; Donna and Darrell LaSalle, Jr., Jodi and Suzie Pittman, Mallorie Pittman and Richard Pittman, as well as her grandchildren; Kore Altentaler,...

Aug 15, 2022

Jennell Marie Wise of Folsom, Louisiana passed away on August 15, 2022 at the age of 75. Jennell is survived by her husband Woodrow Wayne Wise, her children; Lloyd Wise (Coleen), Carol Wise Edmundson (Matthew), Troy W. Wise (Amy) and Holly Wise. She is also survived by her brother Earl Owen Willie as well as eleven grandchildren and ten...

Aug 12, 2022

Philip Thomas Meyer, age 81, born February 24, 1941 went to his heavenly home on August 12, 2022. He was a native of New Orleans, LA. and a longtime resident of St. Bernard until Hurricane Katrina. He then resided in Hammond, LA. Philip was a graduate of Holy Cross High School and served his country in the United States Marine...

Aug 12, 2022

Gale Brehm Martin passed away peacefully at the age of 80 on August 12, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Edward L. Brehm, Jr. and Anna Mary Reich Brehm. She was raised by her grandparents, the late Edward Reich and Victoria L Larose Reich. She was the sister of Robert W. Brehm (Rose), Veronica S. Brehm Lala...

Aug 11, 2022

Gregory Goodwyn Hebert I of Covington, Louisiana passed away on August 11, 2022. He leaves behind his children AnnaLee and Goodwyn Hebert. Siblings Howard Hebert Sr., David Hebert Sr., and Paul Hebert Sr. He is preceded in death by his parents, John “Jack” Hebert Sr. and Anna Goodwyn Hebert, Brother John Hebert Jr., Grandparents, Howard “Nat” Goodwyn, Anna Goodwyn,...

Aug 11, 2022

Bertha Blanche Schroeder Seither passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the age of 87. Bert was a native of New Orleans, LA and resided in Metairie, Folsom, and most recently Mandeville, LA. She is survived by her loving sons, Mickey (Carla) of Port St. Lucie, FL and Stephen (Kim) of Bush, LA. She is also survived by...

Aug 10, 2022

Alvin Leon Knight, Jr., our husband, father, grandpa and son, of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:40 a.m. at the age of 59.  Alvin leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his mother, Rosemary Knight, his loving wife, Debby Knight, his children; Travis Knight (Amber), Jessica Taylor and Joshua Knight. He also leaves behind...

Aug 10, 2022

Deborah Sessum Puig died August 10, 2022, at her home in Mandeville, Louisiana, at 69; she was surrounded by family. Deborah is survived by her grandchildren, Jacob Putnam and Phoebe Naylor; and their grandfather, Ronald Sessum and her husband, Eugene Puig of Mandeville. Deborah has four siblings in Mississippi: Sandra Matthews, Cynthia (James) Wilson, Cliff (Tina) Sanders and Michael Sanders. Her...

Aug 10, 2022

Donna Marie Noakes gained her wings and joined the Angels on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. As she made her journey to Heaven, she was comforted by her greatest loves, family, pets, and music. At her bedside was her husband of nearly 60 years, Wayne, daughter Dana-Lind, son D’on, beloved Coon Hounds Looee and Annee,  her little stuffed monkey Libbee,...

Aug 9, 2022

Marion Lucille Reiling, Born January 18, 1927 entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2022. "Aunt Pat" as she was affectionately called. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She started her career at Illinois Central Hospital in New Orleans. She also assisted with surgeries at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital also in New Orleans. She retired from St....

Aug 9, 2022

Mary Beth Plaisance, 76,of Covington, passed away August 9, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. She was born to Paul Albert Voorhies and Gertrude O'Keefe Voorhies in New Orleans, LA on 3/23/46 and raised with her older brothers Paul Voorhies and Ronald Voorhies. Mary Beth attended Mt. Carmel Academy and while there met her future husband Francis Scuddy Plaisance Jr. They were married in...

Aug 9, 2022

Gordon Dale Pichon, Jr “BIG DALE” of Pearl River, La passed away on August 9, 2022, after a series of health complications. Dale was born in Picayune, MS on September 28, 1967, to Gordon Dale, Sr., and Fanny “Cricket” Pichon. Dale attended Pearl River High School where he played football, was an active member of the FFA and made lifelong friends. He...

Aug 9, 2022

Following a 16 Month journey with cancer, James (Jim) Sherman Soileau, M.D. died in the comfort of hospice care, at home, in Mandeville, LA., August 9, 2022.

He was born July 24, 1943 in Church Point, LA., the son of James R. and Marie (Labbe) Soileau.

After graduating from high school, Jim married his high...

Aug 7, 2022

Connie “Sue” Gibbs Hover, 67, of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on August 7, 2022. She was native to Clayton, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her parents Betty J. Gibbs and Clovis E. Gibbs, husband Joseph E. Hover, Jr. and daughter Eliska “Sue” Hover Flick. Connie is survived by her four grandchildren, Hunter J. Hover, Morgan E. Hover,...

Aug 4, 2022

Carolyn Taylor Fontenot passed away Thursday August 4, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1947 in Bogalusa, LA and lived in Covington,LA. She leaves behind to cherish and share memories her two daughters Tammy Glass (David), Karen Chelette (David) and her son Joshua Fontenot, as well as her grandsons David Glass Jr., Blake Glass and...

Aug 4, 2022

Tabitha Brady, age 44, went home to be with The Lord on August 4, 2022.

She was born July 23, 1978 in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was a resident of Covington, Louisiana.

She was devoted to her family, friends, church, and job.

She is survived by husband, Rocky Brady of Covington, five...

Aug 4, 2022

Gerard James St. Romain, native of New Orleans and resident of Folsom for the last 25 years, born to Emeric and Amie St. Romain passed away Thursday August 4, 2022 at the age of 84. He is preceded in death by his parents Emeric St Romain, Amie St. Romain and Sister Thelma St. Romain Derrick. Gerard is survived by...

Aug 4, 2022

Larry David Taylor passed away Thursday August 4, 2022. He was born in Madisonville, LA, February 5, 1944. After his service in the US Navy, He married and had four daughters. He gave them a life of many adventures traveling the country. He loved to fish and spend time with his grandchildren. He leaves behind his wife Helen Lynn Taylor,...