Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Alvina Louise Eberhardt, age 71, resident of Slidell, Louisiana was called to her heavenly home on March 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter under the care of Hospice.  Alvina was born on Saturday, January 21, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Proceeding Alvina in death are her parents Geraldine Wischan and George R. Eberhardt, Sr. and brother George...

Mar 26, 2021

Terri Lynn Echeverria , age 61, was called to her heavenly home on March 26, 2021.

Terri was born on February 13, 1960 in New Orleans, LA, to parents Theodore “Teddy” Echeverria and Carolyn Thomas. Terri held a position as a Psychiatric Aid at Southeast Psychiatric Hospital, where she worked for 4 years. She also worked at...

Mar 23, 2021

Jane Gray Hyman Spraul peacefully passed away at her daughter’s house surrounded by her family March 23, 2021, at 90 years old.  She was the daughter of the late, great jazz artist/instructor Johnny “Wiggs” Hyman and Dolores “Betty” Hyman, an accomplished poetess.   Jane and her sister, Marsha Hyman, later Monroe, were raised in Metairie and she attended school at...

Mar 20, 2021

Alonzo B McKenzie "Papa"

Date of Birth: 9-5-1955

A resident of Franklinton went home to be with our lord and savior on Saturday March 20, 2021 at Tulane Medical Center. He was a carpenter for residential and commercial. Alonzo loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed cooking, working in his yard and...

Mar 19, 2021

Born July 4, 1926, Anita Cooper Jones left this world for her heavenly home on March 19, 2021.

She was the daughter of Robert C. Cooper and wife of Edsel Jones, Sr., to whom she was Married for 65 years. They had 2 children Edsel Jones Jr. and Kathy Jones Judge.

Anita worked for the...

Mar 19, 2021

Deborah M. St. Amant of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 at the age of 67. Debbie was born December 15, 1953 in San Antonia, Texas to the late Kenneth McGrew, Sr. and Barbara Alley McGrew.

When not serving others, Debbie dedicated her time and love to her beautiful grandchildren.

Those left...

Mar 17, 2021

Celeste Catherine Regard St. Paul

August 20th 1962 – March 17th 2021

A lifelong resident of Louisiana, Celeste passed away the evening of March 17th, at the age of 58, in her Covington home.

Celeste is survived by her husband of 28 years Joseph Patrick St. Paul and their three children Julie Ann,...

Mar 14, 2021

Staff Sgt. Brandon Jae Brewer, age 40, passed on March 14, 2021. Loving father of Brianna Brewer, son of Angel Robin Brewer, Scott Brewer, and the late Henry Maas III. Brother of Jared Brewer and Rhett Brewer. Grandson of Norman and Gerrie Robin. Nephew to Tiffany Robin and Troy Robin. Uncle to Emery Brewer. Will be deeply missed by...

Mar 12, 2021

After a long, courageous battle with numerous health issues, the inimitable Richard L. Schmitt Sr, "The Juice", returned to the heart of God on March 12 at the age of 81. He was born on June 16, 1939 in New Orleans to the late Victor L. Schmitt, Sr. and Cornelia Mary Schmitt. He married the love of his life...

Mar 12, 2021

Clifton B. Peterson, Jr. born in New Orleans on December 25, 1951 to his late parents, Clifton Sr. and Mary Casler Peterson. He was the oldest of two siblings: Brother David (Davette), two nephews: his godchild, Davey Jr. (Lindsay), great Nephew, Daniel and great niece Emily. Also, nephew Damien, sister Darlene, nephew Chad and great nephew Brees and great...

Mar 10, 2021

Andrew Hunt, 83, of Covington passed away March 10, 2021.  He was born in Covington, LA on September 4, 1937.  He was married to Barbara Hunt (deceased) on June 2, 1955.

Andrew worked in the oil and concrete industries most of his life.  He loved gardening, hunting, and fishing.  He was a great cook and loved the outdoors....

Mar 9, 2021

Donald Joseph Hahn of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on March 9, 2021 at the age of 87 after a long illness. Son of the late Herbert C. Hahn, Sr and Lucy Charbonnet Hahn. Brother of the late Herbert C. Hahn, Jr. and Edwin O. Hahn, Sr. Father of Sharee Hahn Kimble and husband George Kimble. Grandfather of Candice Courtney and...

Mar 8, 2021

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sofia Avelor on March 8, 2021. She was loving and devoted, mother, Nana, and "Bisa" great grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Sofia Avelor passed away peacefully at home at the age of 83. She was born on September 18, 1937. And was the loving mother of Ana Bachtell and...

Mar 5, 2021

Brandon Patrick Power, of Mandeville, LA, was suddenly taken from us on March 5, 2021 in a tragic accident at the young age of 26. We, his adoring parents, Kevin Patrick Power and Susan Foreman Power, his sister, Madison Power, and brother, Devin Power, will miss him dearly. His partner and best friend, Dailey Thibeaux and family, are heartbroken....

Mar 4, 2021

Barry J Culbertson, age 77, was carried home on the wings of angels on March 4, 2021 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a wonderful Husband, Daddy, Pawpaw, Uncle, and Brother.

He was known and loved by many. His jokes kept us laughing and the laughter that he spread throughout his life will be forever...

Mar 4, 2021

John Michael Fulgenzi, 62 of Madisonville, Louisiana joined his Heavenly Father March 4, 2021 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, February 26, 1959. John graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1981 with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was currently working as a Senior Processing Engineer for Brown and Root...

Mar 3, 2021

Barry James Pohlmann, known to many as “Uncle B”, of Lacombe, Louisiana passed from this life on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021. Barry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 8th, 1954 to Lawrence Pohlmann and Eloise Calecas. He grew up in Metairie, attending East Jefferson High School. Forced by circumstance to leave school and begin work at an...

Mar 2, 2021

Philip A. Sharp, age 111, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. The life-long Covington resident was born on December 21, 1909 to Robert and Della Sharp. He was a retired trapper and cattleman. He will be remembered for his love of family, friends, animals, and farming. His legacy will continue to live on through the knowledge and...

Mar 2, 2021

Christine Ann Skowronek Wheeler of Slidell, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at the age of 71. Christine was born in San Francisco, California obtaining her High School Diploma at San Mateo High School and Associates Degree from Florida Junior College. She had a career in education for Whispering Forest in St. Tammany Parish.  Christine is...

Mar 1, 2021

Norma Mathies Burrell entered eternal rest on March 1, 2021. A resident of Patterson, Louisiana, the beloved wife of late Roger Burrell; daughter of the late Julius Mathies and Claud Blau Mathies. Preceded in death by Charlotte Mathies, Rosemary Mathies, Julius Mathies, Claire Blow and Eugene Mathies. Survived by her step daughter, Sandra Anderson and her step-granddaughter, Ashley. Judy...