Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

Emile Edward Gardette Jr. was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on September 2, 2021 at the age of 70. He is preceded in death by his parents Emile Edward Gardette Sr. and Marie Gardette Cheeseman, by his brothers Michael Gerard Gardette and David William Gardette, and by his stepfather Charles J Cheeseman. He is survived by his nephew...

Sep 2, 2021

Mark Gaillard, 64, of Abita Springs, Louisiana, passed on September 02, 2021. Mark was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on August 18, 1957. He loved car shows and his mustang. Wife Betty Gaillard. Sons Therman Turner Jr, Richard Turner, John Turner ,Mark Turner II. Grandkids Mark Turner III, Skye Turner, Kayla Turner, Tyler Turner ,Devin Turner ,Trinity Turner, Lindsey...

Sep 1, 2021

Samuel Frank Western, III of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the age of 76. Mr. Samuel is survived by his loving wife Margery Western, his children; Crystal Western (Brad Marchand), Samuel Western (Emma Williamson), step-daughter Kimberly Howsome (John). He is also survived by his grandchildren, Chase and Ava Peyronel and Bailey Marchand as well as...

Sep 1, 2021

Zahlaine A. Francis age 62 was born on February 24, 1959 in New Orleans, LA to the late Adam C. Francis and Dorothy M. Francis.

Her loving partner Gary D. Hooper, one daughter Dorothy Kelly, one granddaughter Angel Griffin, one brother Alvin Francis, and sister Theralaine Francis proceeds and one sister Doris A. Cooper succeeds her in...

Aug 28, 2021

Percy Bryan Kilcrease, 53, passed into his Heavenly Rest Saturday, August 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his immediate family at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was a New Orleans native born at Mercy Hospital on June 4th, 1968 to Jack and Dorothy Kilcrease. He spent his childhood between Fort Benning, GA, Tylertown, MS, and Metairie, LA. He was...

Aug 28, 2021

Pauline Marie Koltiska of Houma, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the age of 64. Pauline is survived by her children, Michael Bergeron, Paul Bergeron, Renee Falgout (John), Melissa Crochet (Kenny), Tiffany Alvarez, Samantha Boudreaux (Barry), Thomas Koltiska (Brittany). She is survived by her grandchildren; Brennan, Destiny, Buddha, Amber, Ariel, Andrez, Theresa, Jacob, Ivy, Annabella, Benjamin,...

Aug 28, 2021

Jonathan Taylor Caillouet passed away Saturday August 28, 2021 in New Orleans. He battled many issues and fought through many mistakes, but we all do because that is what makes us humans. Jonathan would give you his last dollar but didn’t hesitate to beg you for one when he was broke. He drove family and friends absolutely crazy, but...

Aug 25, 2021

Deborah Lynn Teresa Dewhirst, 70 years of age, crossed over on Wednesday, August 25 2021. A native of New Orleans, and a die hard fan of the New Orleans Saints,  Deborah graduated from Alice Fortier Senior High School. Deborah then went on to earn her degree from Mountain State College in Travel and Tourism with Business. Deborah was a proud...

Aug 24, 2021

Joseph "Lil Moe" D. Maunoir Jr. passed away Tuesday August 24, 2021 at the age of 56 years old. Son of Joseph "Moe" D. Maunoir Sr. and the late Sheryll Root Maunoir . Father to Joseph "Joey" Maunoir III and his step-children Andrew J. Labat and April E Labat, sons and daughter of Rhonda Evans. Brother to the late...

Aug 24, 2021

Leigh Ann Ladner was a lifetime resident of Bogalusa, LA.  She graduated from BHS in 1975. She loved sports especially LSU and SAINTS football.     Ms. Ladner ,age 45, passed away at her home on August 24, 2021.  She is survived by a daughter Mallorie Elizabeth Ladner-Pittman, also her mother Sherri Pittman(John David Pittman Jr.) and her father James...

Aug 22, 2021

On Sunday, August 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM Michele Parenti Majoria (Mimi) gained her angel wings. Mimi was born in New Orleans on June 9, 1962. She was kind hearted and loved to listen and sing to music. She also loved Watching her sons play basketball and football. She graduated from Cabrini High School. She is survived by her...

Aug 20, 2021

The Lord peacefully called Leon “Buck” Smith, a resident of Lacombe, Louisiana, home on Thursday, August 19, 2021. He was 71 years of age.

Buck was born in 1950 to his loving parents, the late Ray and Marjorie Smith. He is survived by his son, Joseph Scott Smith and wife Kelley, Grandchildren Tyler, Blaine, Ryan, and Emma...

Aug 20, 2021

George Dwayne Jacobs

December 8, 1933 - August 20, 2021

George Dwanye Jacobs of Covington, LA. passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20th, 2021. He was born to the late Jack and Mary Ann Jacobs in Benton Harbor Michigan on December 8th 1933.

George served in the Air Force during the Korean war,...

Aug 19, 2021

Jamie Lynn Dalen, age 54, was called home by our Lord on August 19, 2021. She was predeceased by her Mother, Carol Jean Miller and is survived by 3 sons, Derrick Lamparski, Dylan Moore and Daniel Moore, Father James Dalen, Brother Marcus Dalen, step-Mother Bonnie Dalen, step-Sister Dionne Schoen and Grandmother Mercedes Miller.

Family and friends are...

Aug 19, 2021

Dorcas Spell Culbertson, age 71, was lifted up in the arms of the angels on August 19, 2021 at 2:30 am. She was surrounded by her loving family. This beautiful soul was an amazing Wife, Mama and Maw Maw. She was best known for her love for Jesus Christ. She was a very loving and kind-hearted person. Her life...

Aug 18, 2021

Paul Shirley, Sr. passed away peacefully at home with his loving, beautiful wife of 62 years by his side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at the age of 81.  Paul was a native of Waynesboro, Mississippi and resided in Chalmette, Louisiana.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, George Shirley and Ruby Sumlin, his son, Paul...

Aug 16, 2021

Marcel Joseph “Joey” Nunez, Jr., 67, of Slidell passed away peacefully in his home on August 16, 2021, after a courageous 2- year battle with cancer.   Joey was born in Slidell, Louisiana to Marcel Joseph Nunez, Sr and Louise Pichon Nunez.   He was a graduate of Salmen High School, Class of 1972.   In his early career, he traveled the...

Aug 16, 2021

On Monday, August 16, 2021 Joseph E (Ed) Isolani, Loving husband, father and grandfather, was called by the Lord at the age of 72. He was born in New Orleans on December 18, 1948 to Dr. JJ Isolani and Leila Louitza Isolani, both predeceased. He is survived by two sisters, Jovonna (Reuben) Gegenheimer and Anita (Dave) Kasper. They were...

Aug 15, 2021

BILLIE BRADLEY DAVISON, of Mandeville, Louisiana, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the age of 65.  Billie was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ila Blanche (Braud) Davison and Roger Smith Davison.  She is survived by her devoted husband Gary Baskin, her sons William Thomas Fairburn and John Davison Fairburn, by her grandsons Liam, Lucas, Elijah,...

Aug 14, 2021

Terry Victor Bleker of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the age of 57.  Terry is survived by his children, Terry Victor Bleker, Jr. (Mandy), Johnnie Lee Bleker, Justin William Bleker (Doriana), Victoria Lorraine Alexandria Heflin (Triston), Jennifer Rose Pilipouich and nine grandchildren.  Terry is also survived by is ex-wives, Melinda Doane and Rebecca Kennedy...