Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Apr 29, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Harold “Johnny” Byrd of Franklinton, LA, who passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 71.  He was born in Natchez, MS on March 15, 1951 and was a graduate of Natchez High School, Class of 1969. In 1973, he graduated from MS State University...

Apr 26, 2022

Genevieve “Jenny” Joyce Mary Boe passed away on Tuesday, April 26, at the age of 88. She is survived by her children, Joseph Borne Sr. (Laura), Richard Borne, Debra Borne Stanich (John), Henry Loescher Jr. (Donna), Yvonne Loescher Davis (Johnny) and Michael Loescher. Daughter of the late Phillip Boe and Sylvia Tinerella. Sister of the late Lorraine “Aunt Bay”...

Apr 26, 2022

Philip (Phil) Mire Fleming, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He is survived by his adoring wife, Sherrie, daughters Lauren Fleming Wesley (Brian) and Kim Fleming Wilson (Josh), son Philip Domm Fleming, stepson Clinton Dawson Durrett, brothers John Fleming (Louise) and Mark Fleming (Regina), and sister Sharon...

Apr 25, 2022

Betty Jean Stipelcovich, aged 81, passed away April 25th following a brief cancer illness.  She died in her house surrounded by loving family and cared for by her adoring husband.  Betty was first and foremost a loving and wonderful wife to her husband of 63 years Melvin Stipelcovich who survives her.  She was also the most caring and loving mother...

Apr 22, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Saurage, Jr. age 68 died on April 22, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center.  Beloved husband of Cathey Beninate Saurage.  Loving father of Brannon Saurage Gillies (Mike Verges).  Loving step-father of Kevin LaCour (Tracy) and Tracey Schlink.  Grandfather of Tyler Menesses, Landen Schlink, Kennedy Schlink, McKenzie LaCour, McKenna LaCour and McKayla LaCour.  He is also survived by his...

Apr 20, 2022

"Kelly Jean (Avants) Brogdon, of Slidell, Louisiana born on December 4, 1963 to Joe and Catherine Avants of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at the age of 58 on April 20, 2022 with her husband at her side in Slidell, Louisiana.

She loved her family and friends as immensely as she was loved by them, she never...

Apr 19, 2022

Paul Joseph Post, first-born and only son of Ralph (deceased) and Bernice Post was born in St. Ann’s hospital in Cleveland, Ohio early in the morning of October 26, 1948. He attended Our Lady of Peace from kindergarten through grade eight, and Benediction High school from which he graduated in 1966. Paul went to Kent State University from 1966...

Apr 17, 2022

George Conrad Kobitz, Sr, age 80, peacefully passed away at home on April 17, 2022. He was born August 31, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1962. George married the love of his life, Mary Zonia Kobitz, in December of 1966.

George is survived by his sons and their...

Apr 17, 2022

Tate Douglas Pellegrin blessed us with his presence on August 26, 1995.  He left us on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. It is believed that to go to God on a high holiday day is a sign of the goodness of the soul.  He was truly a beautiful soul with a huge heart.  He loved big!  Tate’s smile lit...

Apr 16, 2022

Jerry Eddie Houser of Mandeville, LA left this life on Saturday April 16, 2022. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on March 21, 1943, in Bristol, TN to the late parents of Joseph Clarence Houser and Mary Katherine Garland. Jerry was one of eight siblings and is survived by his brother Glenn....

Apr 13, 2022

Dawn Marie Blackwood passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. She was 63 years old. Loving mother of Kenneth Benedict (Rachel).  Daughter of William Blackwood and Marilyn Treadaway (Eddie). Grandmother of Savannah Benedict, Kenneth Benedict Jr., Hunter Benedict, and Blake Benedict.  Sister of Terry Blackwood (Trudy), Debbie Blackwood, and the late Rhonda Blackwood. Also the Aunt to a...

Apr 12, 2022

Kevin Joseph Borries Sr.

3/16/1985 - 4/12/2022

Kevin Joseph Borries Sr. Son of Cynthia Borries Williams and Kevin Joseph Johnson and Father of Gavin, and Kevin Borries Jr., Passed away Tuesday April 12, at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Kevin is survived by his children, his brother Corey...

Apr 12, 2022

Raul Rolando Pelaez Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at the age of 78. A loving father to Raul Pelaez Jr. (Cindy) and a devoted “Abuelo” to his grandchildren Isabel Pelaez and Raul Pelaez III. He was proceeded in death by his parents Rolando and Maria Pelaez and his wife of 50 years, Patricia Sewell Pelaez....

Apr 11, 2022

Constance “Connie” Virginia Sharpe Hauptmann , a former resident of Poplarville, Mississippi, passed away on April 11, 2022 at the age of 79 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, Louisiana.

She is survived by her husband Thomas A. Hauptmann, son and daughter-in-law James and Amber Hauptmann as well as grandchildren, Gabe, Ian and Audrey Hauptmann of...

Apr 9, 2022

Niccolo Vincenzo Montalbano, “Vinnie”, 31, was born on July 24, 1990 and followed the angels to eternal peace on April 9, 2022, surrounded by cherished family and friends after battling a grave, long-term MRSA infection.

A lifelong resident of Chalmette, Louisiana, Nicco was a proud son of “Da Parish.” A gifted athlete, he attended Holy Cross School,...

Apr 9, 2022

Gregory Lionel Sharp departed this life to join his Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He passed peacefully at the age of 62 at his home in Folsom with his wife and family by his side. He fought a courageous battle for years with cancer, heart disease, and radiation necrosis. He was the beloved husband of almost...

Apr 7, 2022

Michael Albert LeBlanc(Mike) passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the age of 67 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Karen Rogers LeBlanc for 38 years. Preceded in death by parents Richard J. LeBlanc Sr. and Mary "Marie" LeBlanc and step son Michael Gene Rogers. Born in New Orleans, grew up in Algiers and a...

Apr 6, 2022

Monica Faye Terry born on June 26, 1978 to the late LW and Mary Terry. She was raised by parents Charles and Lynn Williby in Bluefield, West Virginia where she lived until joining the U.S military. Monica went on to serve her country for three years in the U.S. Army as a Biomedical Equipment Specialists. After this time, Monica...

Apr 6, 2022

Cynthia Wright, age 74, was a loving mother to her two children, Gwendolyn and Jeremy, dedicated wife to her husband, Harold, and devoted grandmother to her four grandchildren; Julio III, Devin, Isabella and Aubry.  Cynthia passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 6th with her husband by her side.

Cynthia was born in 1948 in Kentucky to...

Apr 6, 2022

DARYL SHAW, born November 22, 1949, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his life partner, Mary Davison, his loving parents, Gary and Esther Loyacono Shaw, his brothers, Dale Shaw (Theresa), Drew Shaw, his sister, Donna Shaw Grimshaw (Peter), and his niece, Erika Roser.  He is survived by his brother, Doug...