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Joseph "Joe" Mathies, Sr.

Joseph "Joe" Mathies, Sr.

May 12, 2019

Joseph “Joe” Victor Mathies Sr.  passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Folsom, LA. He was born on March 6, 1935 in Covington, LA to late William Arthur Mathies Sr. and Lottie Mathies. Joe was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Patricia “Pat” Mathies. He was the loving father of Donald A. Mathies (Patty), Karen M....

Deacon Donald Bourgeois

Deacon Donald Bourgeois

May 12, 2019

Deacon Donald E. Bourgeois, Jr., 75, passed peacefully into his Father’s loving arms on May 12, 2019, in the comfort of his home and surrounded by his devoted family.  Don was ordained a Permanent Deacon on December 2, 1989, at St. Louis Cathedral by Archbishop Francis B. Schulte.  Shortly thereafter, he was assigned to his home parish of St. John...

Morris Stephens

Morris Stephens

May 11, 2019

Morris A Stephens was born December 16, 1930 in Laramie, Wyoming and entered his eternal home with the Lord Jesus Christ on May 11, 2019.  Morris moved to New Orleans with his mother and younger brother to join his older brother who was attending Tulane University when he was 16 years old.  He accepted Christ in his teen years...

Walter Tomeny

Walter Tomeny

May 10, 2019

Walter J Tomeny, 71, passed away quietly in his home with his wife and daughter by his side on May 10, 2019.  He bravely fought a malignant brain tumor which ultimately cost him his life. He was preceded in death by his parents Dr Philip J Tomeny Jr and Beverly Tomeny and is survived by his devoted spouse of 50...

Shanon Smith

Shanon Smith

May 10, 2019

Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. - Albert Schweitzer.

It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, grandson, nephew and father, Shanon Richard Smith. We welcomed him into this world on January...

Naomi Manton Savarese

Naomi Manton Savarese

May 5, 2019

Naomi Lynn Manton Savarese passed away peacefully on May 5, 2019 in Folsom, Louisiana. Naomi was born on February 8, 1981 in Covington to the late Norman Manton, Sr and Alma “Jeannie” Michon. Naomi is survived by her beloved husband, Jason Michael Savarese, her mother Jeannie Manton, and her children Colby and Catherine Manton. She is also survived by...

John Tournillon

John Tournillon

May 4, 2019

John C. Tournillon, a resident of Slidell, LA, and former resident of Denham Springs, LA.  went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 4, 2019.  He was a resident at Heritage Manor. John was 80 years old and a native of New Orleans.   Born October 12, 1938. He was the son of the late William M. Tournillon, Sr....

Anna Zito Hawkins

Anna Zito Hawkins

May 2, 2019

Anna Elizabeth Zito Hawkins, 95, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019.  Anna was born on August 13, 1923 in New Orleans, LA to the late Frances Fox Zito and Joseph Clovis Zito. She was a longtime resident of Mandeville, LA and a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church. Anna is survived by her children, Robert Hawkins...

Betty Jenkins

Betty Jenkins

Apr 30, 2019

Betty Spell Jenkins passed away on April 30, 2019. She was 88 years old. She was the daughter of Willie and Bessie Spell and the wife of Lindsey Jenkins for 45 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and all 8 of her brothers and sisters, also by her Great Grandson Mason Mulkey. Betty Jenkins...

Jacqueline Calico

Jacqueline Calico

Apr 27, 2019

Jacqueline Barcelona Calico, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2019 after a 10-year battle with Dementia and confined to bed her last 6 years. Jackie was truly an Angel created by GOD. Everyone called her a Sweetheart and she was worthy of that title. Her pleasant personality and attitude about people earned her love and respect. Jackie...

Guy "Todd" Tumminello

Guy "Todd" Tumminello

Apr 26, 2019

Guy “Todd” Harris Tumminello was called home at a youthful age of 55 on Friday, April 26, 2019, in Mandeville, LA. He was born on October 22, 1963, in Jefferson, LA, to Michelle Louise Estes Tumminello Harris, Guy Frank Tumminello, and his step-father, Doyle Harris. He was a native New Orleanian who made his home on the Northshore in...

David Rice

David Rice

Apr 24, 2019

David Walter Rice passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 at the age of 71.  He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and Veteran of the United States Army.  His life continues through his family, Wife Elizabeth H. Rice, married 49 years, Daughter Rachel R Roberts, Son James D Rice, Grandchildren Brandon A Roberts, Jenna A Roberts, Emma G...

Arthur Bailey

Arthur Bailey

Apr 21, 2019

Arthur Wilmont (Bill) Bailey, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the age of 93. He was born October 3, 1925 in Kissimmee, Florida to the late Arthur Wilmot Bailey and Jeannette Griffin Bailey.  He was the father of John Arthur Bailey (Margaret) of Boston, MA and Anne Bailey Foy (Charlie) of Covington, LA....

Ruby Carson

Ruby Carson

Apr 11, 2019

Ruby Lavern Carson, known to her family and friends as “Vern”, passed away at her home in Slidell, Louisiana on April 11th, 2019 surrounded by family. Vern was born in West Columbia, Texas on January 26th, 1935 to Otis Fortenbery and Ruby Hudgins Fortenbery. She was married to Lawrence “Kit” Carson until his passing in 1995. Lavern made a...

Joseph Willie, Sr.

Joseph Willie, Sr.

Apr 11, 2019

Joseph Paul Willie, Sr. of Tickfaw, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Kinney Willie, his children; Cody Scallan, Farrah Perkins (Lionell) and Brittany Scallan, his grandchildren; Haze, Asia and London Scallan, Coby Scallan, Jayden Scallan, Ashbe Brown, Logan and Landyn Foy, Kashton, Kingston, Lionell, Jr....

Mae Rutherford

Mae Rutherford

Apr 7, 2019

Mae C. Rutherford age 86 years, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019. Beloved mother of Ralph R. Rutherford (Liz), James P. Rutherford (Debbie) and William “Billy” Rutherford. Also survived by plenty of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Mandeville, LA.  Mae was a loving mother and lived for her children and family....

Edwin Smith

Edwin Smith

Apr 6, 2019

Edwin G. Smith, Jr. passed away on April 6, 2019 at the age of 93.  He is survived by Beverly R. Smith, his wife of 71 years, his son Gary M. Smith, two granddaughters, several great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren.  His daughter Susan Ann Sider preceded him in death.

Edwin served in the US Navy...

Annie Kron Teoulet

Annie Kron Teoulet

Apr 6, 2019

Annie Lois Kron Teoulet passed away on April 6, 2019 at her son's home at the age of 84. Annie is predeceased by her husband Walter John Teoulet Jr, and is survived by her Children, Betty Teoulet Howze and Walter John Teoulet III (Laura). Her grandchildren, Ronald Howze, Elizabeth Howze Hankins (Randell Lee), Daniel Teoulet and Devin Teoulet. Annie...

Arthur Cedotal

Arthur Cedotal

Apr 5, 2019

Arthur Edward Cedotal passed away on April 5, 2019. Son of the late Edward Cedotal and Elodie Stein Cedotal Gardner. Born in White Castle, LA and a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA and Chalmette, LA and lived in Covington, LA for the last two years. Arthur is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly Vidrine Cedotal, daughter; Jody Cedotal Robichaux...

Dean Galbreath

Dean Galbreath

Apr 4, 2019

God saw him getting tired And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around him

And whispered “Come to me “With tearful eyes We watched him suffer and

Saw him slowly fade away Although we loved him dearly

We could not make him stay A golden heart stopped beating

Hard working...

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