Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

In Loving Memory

Larry Byron McMillen, 79, of Folsom, LA was called by our Heavenly Father to be with Him on January 25. 2022.  He was born on the 18th of April 1942 in Defiance, OH, to Nelson G “Bud” and Martha (Belden) McMillen.  Larry was preceded in death by his parents.

Larry leaves Lynette, his...

Jan 25, 2022

Robert “Rob” Paul Bowles, Jr, passed away on January 25, 2022, following 5 days of intensive care after being hit by a truck while on his bicycle on Codifer. Rob was born in New Orleans, LA on June 16, 1972, to Robert P. Bowles, Sr. and Jackie Blackwell Bowles. He is survived by his sisters Sheri Wilkins (Dennis) of...

Jan 23, 2022

George Ernest Stevens of Lacombe, Louisiana passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 at the age of 93. Beloved son of the late Leonard and Elsie Stevens. Brother of the late Alberta Wintz and Doris Dilden. Survived by nieces Lynn Lemoine(Butch) and Lee Lemoine (Gary). Nephew Scott Brown (Michelle). Also survived by a host of great nieces and nephews and great...

Jan 23, 2022

Bonnie P Pace age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 08:07 am on January 23rd, 2022. She is survived by her beloved children; daughter Christi Pace Buccola, son Thomas E. Pace, son-in-law David G. Buccola; four grandchildren, Bradley and Tyler Buccola, Joshua and Sarah Pace, brother Ronnie Pfeifer; sister in law Lady Pfeifer, sister...

Jan 21, 2022

“Betty’s most prized possessions in life were her two boys, Christian and Spencer (and all the other friends of her children that she took in and adopted). She made it her life’s mission to make the best memories with her boys (she traveled the world with them). Betty was in love with the beach and ocean, more times than...

Jan 21, 2022

Stevie Ray Matthews, 65, of Madisonville, Louisiana, passed away on January 21, 2022, at home with his family. He was born to the late Archie and Iris Matthews on February 22, 1956, and he grew up in Robert, Louisiana. After graduating from Ponchatoula High in 1974, he went to work for Trinity Marine in Madisonville, where he worked his...

Jan 16, 2022

Our beloved family patriarch, Lyle Paul Keating left us on January 16th, 2022 at approximately 7:17 p.m. to join his heavenly Father in paradise. We know, in our hearts, that he fought to stay with us with all that he was. But our Lord and Saviour had different plans and called his name to come home and Paul answered...

Jan 13, 2022

Cynthia Lynn Burr passed away on January 13, 2022 at the age of 64 in Covington, La. She was born in Lansing, Michigan and spent her formative years moving around the midwest from Michigan to Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Pennsylvania. Cynthia attended Providence High School in Clarksville, Indiana, graduating in the class of 1975. She went on to attend...

Jan 12, 2022

“Fain”, “Fainey”, “Flea”, “Happy Feet”, he had as many names as he had lives.  A real miracle man.  The cat with 9 lives has finally ran out of luck.  He will always be remembered as the fun-loving, mad scientist type of master mechanic, the fastest daredevil race car driver, avid fisherman & crabber, friend to all, life of any...

Jan 12, 2022

John M. Hebert on Wednesday January 12th departed from his loving family. John was born in Worchester, Ma. in 1937. John worked running Movie Theaters and moved to New Orleans and ran Loews State Theater, where he met his loving wife Cheryl. John retired from the theater business in Manhattan in 2005, and lived a wonderful life in Covington, La....

Jan 11, 2022

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022 Richard Paul Poret, a 46-yr old Covington resident, walked through the gates of Heaven.  He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Herman and Rita Poret, his Maternal Grandparents, Richard, Edna and Nellie Zebert, his Father, Robert David Poret, Step-father, Gerard J. Hobden and brother-in-law, Quentin F Carthen (Rebekah).  Richard is survived by...

Jan 10, 2022

Mr. Donald A. Blunt Jr. passed away January 10, 2022 at 89 years of age.

He is survived by his Daughter Dawna "Sweetie" Olsen (Greg Olsen) as well as his sister Ann Medlin, and his Grandchildren Amber Essquiance, and Andreaux Blunt. Mr. Blunt is preceded in death by his wife Joyce Smith Blunt and his daughter Lawanda...

Jan 9, 2022

Barbara ‘Babs’ Epperson, born February 4, 1933 in Plainview, Texas, went to be with our Lord January 9, 2022, in Covington, Louisiana.  She was 88.

Babs is survived by children Jenifer Epperson (Ron Barthet), Jim Epperson (Missy), Beth Undhjem, and John Epperson (Anne); eight grandchildren, Suzanne, Katie, Sara, Marci, Chris, Bobby, Kyle and Daniel; seven great grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2022

Raymond Earl Carter of Bush, Louisiana passed away on January 8, 2022 at the age of 55. Raymond is survived by his father Raymond Leroy Carter, his fiancé Kimberly Rogers Smith, his son Wyatt Austin Carter as well as is siblings, Janice Carter, Larry Carter (Amber) and Shannon Carter. Raymond is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Tiffany...

Jan 8, 2022

Maxie Yvonne McCraney, Seal passed away on Saturday January 8. 2022 at home with family. She was a resident of Covington. Worked at St. Tammany hospital for Dr. Willis. She volunteered at Mary Byrd Perkins 14 years and was a breast cancer survivor.  Born in 1934, the daughter of Buford Windom and Addie Brooks. Adopted by pastor Newton Clark...

Jan 5, 2022

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Trahan Pettus on January 6th in Mandeville, Lousiana. Mary was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. In addition to her fondness of routines, Mary always found enjoyment in a good book, reminiscing of her childhood in New Orleans, watching a good Masterpiece series, caring for her...

Jan 5, 2022

Ronald L. Capo went to his heavenly father on January 5th,2022. The days before his death he spent quality time with his family. Ronald was born in New Orleans, LA on December 6th,1942. He went to St. James Major School in Gentilly. Ronald retired from RTA New Orleans after 44 years of employment. He was proceeded in death by...

Jan 3, 2022

On the early morning of January 3, 2022 Robert P. Delatte Jr. “Bobby” of Covington Louisiana died in his home at the age of 61. Bobby was born on June 10, 1960 to Robert Sr. and Barbara Delatte. He played football for the Covington Lions and helped them win the State Championship 1976 with an undefeated season. After high school he joined the Marine...