Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Nov 24, 2020

Shelia K. Owens, of Bush, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at the age of 68 years old.

Shelia was born on March 1, 1952, in Leitchfield, Kentucky. Though she loved her home, family and friends in Louisiana, Kentucky held her heart, for that is where her childhood memories and close family members still reside....

Nov 20, 2020

Richard John Lichtenfelt, 77, passed away at home in Covington, Louisiana on November 20, 2020. The son of Wendell H. and Lila L. Lichtenfelt, Richard was born at his maternal grandparents’ home in Pangburn, Arkansas on March 8, 1943. The oldest of five children, Richard spent all but the first two and a half years of his childhood in...

Nov 19, 2020

Edward Emile McCallef Jr., 86 years old, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2020 at 9:40 pm, surrounded by his loving family. Born in New Orleans, LA to the late Edward Emile McCallef Sr., and the late Camille Faust McCallef. He was the beloved husband to Arlene Dahmer McCallef for the past 45 years. Father to...

Nov 17, 2020

Michael David Drago was welcomed into the Kingdom of God November 17, 2020. He was a current resident of Mandeville, LA and spent his first 32-years in St. Bernard Parish, relocating after Katrina.  Michael spent his childhood in Arabi where he attended St. Robert Bellarmine Elementary School.  He was the son of Charles Drago Sr. and Marie Drago and...

Nov 16, 2020

Linda Mae Lazarus Littleton on November 16, 2020 at home passed away peacefully due to brain complications from a fall. She was born on May 8, 1937, in New Orleans, LA to Lucile Leontine Levy Lazarus and Isadore Isaac Lazarus.  Preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, Stephen C. Littleton.  Survived by her brother, Henry R...

Nov 9, 2020

Brandon Harrison McCormick,38, born October 17, 1982, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 in Covington, La.

He was a longtime resident of Franklinton, La. He graduated from Franklinton High School  in 2001.

Brandon loved to cook and was in the food industry for over twenty years. He was an avid reader and enjoyed sci fi novels.

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Nov 9, 2020

Jane Darlene Herrin passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020 at the age of 71. She was born in New Orleans, La  to Doris Ella (Crawford) Herrin and Bradley Walter Herrin, Sr. She was raised in Talisheek, La with her three younger brothers. She loved her family, her friends, and to garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Nov 5, 2020

Melba T. Quinn, age 78, of Covington, Louisiana went to be with the Lord in Heaven on November 5, 2020 which was also her 59-year Wedding Anniversary.  She was born on February 9, 1942 in New Orleans, LA. She was known for her beautiful gardens and her love of Flowers. Melba was an active member in her church and...

Nov 3, 2020

“The death of a great person should add life to those they left behind.”

Michael John “Mr. Lucky” Reynolds, 67, after a brutal battle with cancer met his Master on November 3, 2020.  He was surrounded by his family at his home in Madisonville. Mike was born in Binghamton, New York on July 13, 1953 to Edward...

Nov 2, 2020

Lindberg “L.J.” Plaisance, Jr. passed away on November 2, 2020 at the age of 69 after a battle with cancer.  He is survived by Leslie, his wife of 38 years, his son, Monte (Heather), daughters, Shannon, and Elizabeth Kneier (Stephen) and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Selma Plaisance, and five siblings.  He was preceded in...

Nov 1, 2020

Dorothy " Dottie" Marie Mallini of Covington, LA passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 97. Dot was born to Nathaniel Anton Mallini and Marguerette Mercedes " Margaret/Maggie" Dufrene Mallini on February 7, 1923 in New Orleans, LA. She resided on the Westbank, Kenner and Metairie until her retirement and moved to Mandeville, LA. She married...

Nov 1, 2020

Robert “Bob” Alexander Blais, a great man of faith, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, died peacefully at Passages Hospice, following an unexpected stroke, on November the 1st, 2020 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 81.

Bob is survived by his wife Jean Grego Blais, his children Jamie Blais, Shelley Barreca (Tony), Jason Blais...

Nov 1, 2020

William Jerry Felder, 79, a resident of Pearl River, La; passed away on November 1st at his residence. Jerry was born October 25, 1941 in Liberty, Ms. to Charles Roderick and Marguerite Prather Felder. Jerry began teaching at the age of 21 and was an educator in St. Tammany Parish for many years before retiring in 1999. He was...

Oct 31, 2020

Gary “Wayne” McClendon was born in Weatherford TX on February 27, 1947 and passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 surrounded by love, family, and friends at his home in Mandeville, LA.

He was preceded in death by his mother Olivia Barnett McClendon Dumas; his father J.C. McClendon; his sister Carole M. Rike (Jim); and his brother...

Oct 31, 2020

Kip Morel passed away at his home in Slidell, La. Mr. Kip R. Morel was 64 years old. Survived by his wife Sheila T. Morel. Children  Shelina M. La Geaux, Tyler R. morel. Survived by his grandchildren Shaina, Cameron, Makayla Camallo. Great Grandchildren Riften Camallo, Iris Robbins. Services were private with a memorial at a later date. All who knew kip loved kip....

Oct 30, 2020

Scott Bradley Kimbrell of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 62. Scott leaves behind the love of his life and wife of 41 years Pam Kimbrell, his children, Jonathan “Miles” Kimbrell and Misty Kimbrell Spell (Keith) his grandson, Jacob Glynn Spell and his step grandchildren, Kyle, Staci and Jenna Livingston. Scott also...

Oct 29, 2020

Father Raphael Barousse, monk of Saint Joseph Abbey, died peacefully at the Abbey in Saint Benedict, Louisiana, on October 29.

Born John Barousse in Jennings, Louisiana, on March 6, 1930, he was the son of John Barousse and Gladys Gardiner Barousse. He had two siblings: James Barousse and Betty Barousse Briggs. He is survived by several nieces...

Oct 28, 2020

Ciarra N. Carr, 17, of Mandeville, LA, was called home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2020, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. She was born September 8, 2003 in Mandeville, the daughter of Michael Carr, Sr. and Angela D’Luca. She was currently a junior at Lakeshore High School and a Master...

Oct 28, 2020

Debra Faye Taylor Caminita of Franklinton, Louisiana was called to God’s Kingdom on October 28th, 2020. She was a strong woman of devoted faith who founded and ran two successful businesses, but she was better known for her loving, generous heart and willingness to always listen and offer a kind word with an irresistible laugh. In addition to being...

Oct 26, 2020

Bernedette (Bernie) Ryan Meadows, age 99, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020.    Bernedette was born on October 4, 1921 in Clio, Louisiana to the late John Ryan and Mary Henry Ryan.    She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who made all who entered her circle feel warm and loved.

Bernedette was valedictorian of her graduating...