Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

May 14, 2020

Lila Belle (Hester) Pulliam passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at the age of 84. Lila was born Sept 16, 1935 to Orel (Dude) and Hazel Hester in Cedar Gap, Missouri. She was the sixth of seven children.  Lila is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Lloyd Ray. Lila is also preceded in death...

May 14, 2020

Lisa Michelle Pocorobba gained her wings on Thursday May 14, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born November 29,1967 to Marion E. Williams and Louis M. Pocorobba in Massachusetts., but lived most of her life in Madisonville. She is survived by her two sons Mathew Wade Pocorobba and Jordan Taylor Pocorobba along with two grandchildren Sage Daniel...

May 12, 2020

Joseph P Zarich, Sr., age 93, passed onto Heaven on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. He was the only child of Paul Lucien Zarich and Lucy Campisi Zarich (both deceased.) A devoted husband for 53 years to Carol O Zarich (deceased). He was the father to Geoffrey S Holliday (deceased), Lucy Z Herrington (Paul), and Joseph P Zarich, Jr., (Terri)....

May 8, 2020

BILLY LOYD THOMPSON

Billy Loyd Thompson passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.  A lifelong resident of St. Tammany Parish, he was born July 9, 1938 in Folsom, LA to the late Alvin W. and Cora Loyd Thompson.

The beloved husband of Dianne Signorino Thompson, he is survived by...

May 3, 2020

On Sunday, May 3, 2020, Mae W. Michon, was called home to our Heavenly Father. After months of emotional and physical struggle, Mae now joins her lifelong soulmate and beloved husband of over 52 years, Mr. Louis F. Michon, Sr. who preceded her a short time ago. Mae was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, married to Louis...

May 2, 2020

Joy Dickinson Thomas entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2020 at the age of 89 years. Joy was a native of Buras, LA. and resident of Forest Manor Nursing Home in Covington, LA.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Newton Yuratich of Buras, LA.; her sister, Nollie Yuratich Dominique (Bobby); husbands Don B. Dickinson and Jewell Thomas, and...

May 1, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Gerard Fourcade, of Mandeville, La departed this life Friday May 1, 2020 at St Tammany Hospital. Larry was the son of the late Rene Joseph Fourcade, Sr and Katherine Tarantino Fourcade. He was born and raised in New Orleans, where he attended St Dominic Catholic school and graduated from DeLa Salle high school. He obtained a BA...

Apr 30, 2020

On April 30,2020, Chad Patrick Chisholm passed into eternal life at St. Tammany Parish Hospital.  His mother and sister were at his side.  Chad bravely fought testicular cancer for 14 months.  He never complained and remained positive, his strength was inspiring. He is survived by his mother Andrea (Andy) Lambert Chisholm, sister Ashley Chisholm Thompson, brother in law Shawn Thompson...

Apr 28, 2020

Alice Alger Rockvoan, age 72, passed away at her home of natural causes on April 28, 2020. Alice was a native of Metairie, LA, and lifelong resident of Meraux, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Paul Rockvoan, Jr. to whom she was endlessly devoted for 31 years. She was also predeceased by her parents, William...

Apr 28, 2020

Alice L. Edwards Willie Larsen passed away.  on Tuesday April 28. 2020 at the age of 75. A devoted wife and loving mother of 4. Alice was born and raised in New Orleans. Alice is the daughter of the late Clarence Le Edwards and Willie E. Gough.   She moved to Covington where she married Richard Willie Jr., following she...

Apr 28, 2020

W. Kenneth (Ken) Lawson

October 10, 1930- April 28, 2020

Beloved Husband to Charlene Lawson

Father to Richard Lawson, Jean Burg (David) and Thomas Lawson (Carla)

Grandfather to Colleen Langlois (Joshua), Amy Ragan (Andrew), Kayla Wagner (Kodi) and Lindsay Williams (Brandon)

Great Grandfather to Connor and Emerson Langlois, Alexander...

Apr 26, 2020

Arleen Bell Hughes passed away after a long resilient battle with cancer on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 with her loving family at her side. Arleen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Chalmette, Louisiana. Arleen is survived by her loving husband, Vance Louis Hughes, Sr., her son Vance Louis Hughes, Jr. ( wife Brandye), her grandchildren,...

Apr 26, 2020

Melrose DeSoto Boyd went to heaven on Sunday, April 26, 2020 to join her husband Eaton Emmanuel Boyd (b: March 30, 1937, d: March 30, 2007) who she married on February 9, 1958. She passed away from complications of Congestive Heart Failure at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. Melrose was born in Avoyelles Parish LA 83 years...

Apr 24, 2020

Joann Yvonne Livingston, 94, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2020, in Covington, LA, from Covid-19.  Joann was born to parents James and Esther Livingston on September 27, 1925, in Manley, IA, and grew up in Marshalltown, IA. She was predeceased by her former husband, Norbert Scholzen, whom she had married on October 5, 1945, in Chicago, IL.  She...

Apr 24, 2020

Lavonne Cassou passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at home after an extended illness surrounded by family. Lavonne was born March 15, 1959 to the late Morgan and Lovie Norton. Lavonne was a woman of many passions. Among those passions was her children and grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She loved crafting, traveling, cooking, and...

Apr 22, 2020

Alice Jarrell Senez a life long resident of Bush, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at her home in Bush after a long battle with cancer. She was born on October 13, 1960 to Huey and Eula Mae Taylor Jarrell. She is survived by her husband Donald (Don) Senez, Jr. and her four children; Amy Grabert, April...

Apr 22, 2020

Shawn Gregory Whiteside passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in Bogalusa, La at the age of 35. He was born in Tyler, Texas on November 8, 1984.  Shawn is survived by his wife, Jessika Haley Whiteside and their two children David and Brody, his mother and step father; Cheryl and Raul Perez, his three sisters; Jessica Chambers (Keith), Melissa...

Apr 20, 2020

Loretta R. Pichon passed away on April 20, 2020 in Covington, LA at the age of 91. She was born on September 1, 1928 in Madisonville, LA. Loretta was the beloved wife of the late Archie F. Pichon. A loving Mother of Diane P. Staes (Late Ronald Staes Sr.), Audrey P. Badon (Frederick Badon Sr.), Wendell M. Pichon, Guy...

Apr 20, 2020

Kara Lea Waite Essex, 61 years old, passed away April 20, 2020 at home surrounded by family. Kara was a unique spirit, gifted artist, and a talented executive chef. Kara graduated from Fairhope High School, attended Faulker junior college, and obtained her Executive Chef Certification through American Culinary Federation. She possessed a voracious appetite for reading from modern cookbooks...

Apr 19, 2020

Terry Glynn Moore, 76, entered into eternal rest April 19, 2020 in Slidell, LA.  Terry was born on June 12, 1943 in Lewisburg, TN.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Glynn Moore and Novella Carothers Moore of Charleston Heights, SC.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Julie A. Moore, nee Mareno, son Michael...