Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Nov 6, 2021

Edwin Norman Loeffler, Sr. a resident of Ticfaw, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at the age of 69. Edwin is survived by his son Edwin Loeffler, Jr., step son Robert Pittman (Aimee) his sibling, Jackie Nicaragua and his step granddaughter Ysabelle Albarado. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman Norman Loeffler and Claire Rohbaker...

Nov 6, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Grayston Warder, Jr. passed away on Saturday November 6, 2021 at the age of 78. Tom was the beloved husband of Joann Warder for 53 years. He was the devoted father of Thomas Warder, III, Missy Moore (Bryan) and Mindy Rathe (Ryan). Tom is also survived his brother Michael Warder and sister Carrie Bartlett. Tom loved his...

Nov 5, 2021

Paul Brian Gross, 87 of Kenner, Louisiana, (but 88 in Ukraine, his ancestral home) passed away on November 5, 2021, from heart failure at the VA Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.  He died peacefully surrounded by his daughters, Teri Gross and Beth Gross-Santos and son-in-law, Michael Hertzig (Teri).

He was born to parents Ida Gross and Benjamin...

Nov 4, 2021

Scott Alan Stephens, 56, of Covington, Louisiana, died on November 4, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Stephens; his beloved daughter, Shelby...

Nov 3, 2021

Foster Matthew Johns, Jr. went peacefully to the Lord on November 3 at Christwood Retirement Community in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 102. He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 76 years, Elmire Hancock Johns.  Foster and Elmire were lifelong residents of New Orleans until moving to Christwood in 2005.

Foster...

Nov 2, 2021

Sunny C. Schulz, age 79 of Mandeville Louisiana passed away on November 2, 2021.  She was born in New Orleans on October 3, 1942.  Sunny Schulz was married to William P. Schulz Sr in November of 1974.  He preceded her in death in 2010.

Sunny had a passion for her grandchildren.  She is survived by her son,...

Nov 2, 2021

Elias John Simpson peacefully passed away on November 2, 2021, at his home in Slidell, LA.  He was 80 years of age. Elias was born in Camden, Mississippi to the late Susie Luckett Simpson and Archie Simpson. He graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic school in Camden, MS. Elias was an only child. He is survived by his beloved wife, Vivian Simpson. Treasured father...

Nov 1, 2021

Constance (Connie) Ann Fiechtner, 75 of Pearl River, LA went to heaven on Monday November 1st, 2021, peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born to the late Leonard and Frances Hausmann on January 2nd, 1946, in Arthur North Dakota.  She graduated from Ellendale High in 1963. She went to Beauty School in Jamestown, ND and...

Nov 1, 2021

Betty Fay Reynolds (Graves) Dawson of Covington, LA passed away peacefully on November 1, 2021, at 80 years old, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty was born on July 2, 1941 in West Virginia.  Betty was an active member of The First Baptist Church of Covington for many years.  She spent her career working for Bell South Telephone Company...

Oct 25, 2021

It is with deep regret and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Rachel Marie Ostarly. Rachel was called home on October 25, 2021 at the age of 35.  She was a lifelong resident of St.Tammany Parish and a beloved mother, daughter, fiancé, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, and friend. Family and friends were her life and those she...

Oct 22, 2021

Nomad, wanderer, doll collector and crafter.  All adjectives that describe Edna Truss who has completed her journey in this life and joined her son, parents, siblings, friends and her beloved pup in heaven.  Born in Greenville, N.C., Edna left home at an early age, hitchhiking to Norfolk, Va.  Even though she had only an 8th grade education, Edna found...

Oct 20, 2021

On October 20th, 2021, two days after her 92nd birthday, Dora Volz Posey passed away at Ochsner Extended Care Hospital due to acute hypoxemic respiratory failure from Covid-19.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Ignatius Volz and Mary Ortolano Volz; her husband, Donald Phillip Posey; her brother, John Phillip Volz; and her first-born daughter,...

Oct 19, 2021

Eileen Molinere was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 67. She was born on September 1, 1954 in New Orleans. She married the love of her life, Carol, on May 22, 1971 and they lived a beautiful life together raising...

Oct 18, 2021

Douglas was a native Louisianan, he was born and raised in the Tangipahoa area, later moving to Washington Parish, were he lived for over 40 years and raised his children.  He was a very humble and resourceful person.  He liked living a simple life, growing his own vegetables, which he was ready to share with anyone who came along. ...

Oct 18, 2021

Michel David Fletcher passed away peacefully in his home on October 18, 2021 at the age of 65. He was born in Mamou, La and moved to St Tammany Parish where he resided for the last 50 years. Michael enjoyed taking his children and grandchildren, camping, fishing and for a snowball on a hot summer day. He loved teaching them...

Oct 17, 2021

James "Jimmy" Alexander Kenmure, Jr. passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at the age of 73.  He was a proud lifetime resident of Bucktown, LA and was a beloved member of the East End Volunteer Fire Department.  He worked as a commercial fisherman for most of his life and enjoyed sports of all kinds, especially watching the New...

Oct 16, 2021

Lynn Franklin Howe, 85, of Abita Springs, Louisiana passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born October 13, 1936, in Louisville, Kentucky. Lynn was a retired USAF Tsgt, Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient. He was also a former Deputy Sheriff in Ward County, and a Municipal Judge in Renville County, North Dakota. He is preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2021

John Lawrence Lord Jr. wants you to know that his work here is done.  He received an offer on October 15, 2021, an offer one can’t refuse, for a most-important meeting from which he will not be returning.  This meeting comes with a huge bonus, a forever reunion with his parents, Ruby and John Lord; Uncle Jim Thomas; first-cousins,...

Oct 14, 2021

Lester S. Key Jr. passed away on October 14, 2021 at the age of 87.  He was born in New Orleans and was a longtime resident of Lacombe, LA.

He is preceded in death by his parents Lester S. Key Sr and Mary Pelicano Key as well as his sisters Josie Jones and Marion Morrell and his...

Oct 12, 2021

David Lee Hooker, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 in Hammond, La. He was born November 12, 1962 in Kankakee IL to David E. Hooker and Shirley Andrus (nee Pistorius). David was preceded in death by Stepmother Gwen Hooker, Stepfather Francis Downey, brother Michael Downey, and sister Karen Downey. He is survived by his wife, Mary...