Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Feb 7, 2019

On February 7, 2019, John V. Beninate, 94, died peacefully at home surrounded by his children and family.  Born on January 17, 1925, John was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. He is survived by his 5 children Cathey Saurage (Jerry), Patty Fritch (Charles), Peggy Headrick (Rodney), Steven Beninate, Michael Beninate and his sister Serida Beninate. He was the...

Feb 7, 2019

Carl R. LaForge, Sr. passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at the age of 88.  He is survived by his wife of 64 years JoAnn, children Michael LaForge (Mary Ann), Paula Lonergan (Moe), Mary Aiello (Tommy), Mark LaForge (Cissy), Jean Napolitano (Jay), Gregory LaForge, Jill Schaefer (Jerry), Carl LaForge (Bridget), John LaForge (Celeste), Patrick LaForge (Dawn), forty grandchildren...

Feb 4, 2019

Ms. Barbara Ann Beard of Poplarville, MS. passed away February 4, 2019 in Covington, LA. at the home of her daughter Delindy Sharp and with St. Tammany Hospice Services. Barbara was born in Ocala, FL. on May 6, 1944. She was the daughter of Wade Hampton Beard of Hagerstown, MD. And Doretta Christine Beard of Irvine, KY. Barbara was...

Feb 4, 2019

On Monday, February 4th, Rudolph “Rudy” West, age 85 departed his family and friends on Earth to join his angel winged family and friends in heaven. He passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loving family members.  Rudy was born on December 30, 1933 in LaSalle, Illinois to Marie and Frank West. He was one of eleven children...

Feb 4, 2019

Mary Katherine Carter Kwapiszewski Kennedy went to sleep in death on February 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.  Mary had courageously battled breast cancer for 14 years. She was born on March 2, 1930 in New Orleans to Elizabeth Irene Orr Carter and John David Carter. Mary was preceded in death...

Feb 2, 2019

Barbara A. Voss (Gram) passed away unexpectedly at her beloved home on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the age of 79. Gram was born November 13, 1939 in Birmingham, AL to parents James and Myrtle Abston. She was a resident of Covington, married to Robert C. Voss. She has one sister, Marianne Baxter (Ray) of Orlando, FL. She thoroughly enjoyed working...

Feb 2, 2019

Betty Ann Landry

August 9, 1933 – February 2, 2019

Betty Ann Landry passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 2, 2019.  Known to many from childhood as “Kut”, she was born on August 9, 1933, in Luling, Louisiana.  Betty was the daughter of the late Felix and Eula Champagne and was the...

Feb 1, 2019

Michael Gene Keating passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the age of 65, surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was a resident of Barkers Corner and loved fishing, working on the farm and lawnmowers, tending to his garden and chickens, spending time with his great nephews and nieces, as well as teaching his...

Jan 31, 2019

Richard W. Calkins, 74, of Pearl River, LA left this earth to enter into the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 31, 2019.  He was born April 23, 1944 in New Orleans, LA to Joseph Gay Calkins and Dolores Calkins who preceded him in death as well as a sister Cheryl Calkins.   He was blessed in...

Jan 30, 2019

Claude Joseph Dubret Jr. entered eternal rest Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at the age of 70. He was the loving husband of Linda Jacob Dubret. Dedicated father of Susan Hunt (Sean) and Claude”CJ”Dubret III. Son of the late Claude and Esther Dubret. Proud grandfather of Kaitlynn and Sean Findley. Brother of Claudia Dubret and Rose Francke (Robert). Compassionate Uncle...

Jan 28, 2019

Carol Kay Kiern 78, passed away peacefully January 28, 2019 at East Jefferson General Hospital Metairie, LA. She was born on May 4, 1940 in New Orleans, LA to Miriam Langenbecker Gibson and Mattie Carl Gibson. Kay was happily married to the late Martin Anthony Kiern (Bob) for 40 years. She was a Dental Assistant her entire career. She...

Jan 27, 2019

Gloria L. Kunow passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at the age of 93 with her family by her side. Gloria was a native of West Virginia and a resident of Covington, LA. Gloria is survived by her children; Gayle L. Graybill, Danne R. Lashbrook, Kim W. Kunow, her grandchildren; Paul R. Stoop (Suzanne), Eric D. Graybill, Ana...

Jan 27, 2019

Helen Mendow Hamilton, age 86, passed away on January 27, 2019.  Helen was born in Georgetown, Arkansas to Raymond C. Lucas and Lois South. Helen is preceded in death by her beloved husband Robert Lee Hamilton, and her parents. Helen was previously married to Warren A Mendow(deceased), and is survived by her children Deborah M McCall, Dawn K Mendow, and...

Jan 27, 2019

Roger Dale Miller, age 65, of Marrero, LA passed away at Jefferson Healthcare Center on Jan. 27, 2019. Roger was born on Sept. 6, 1953 in Pascagoula, MS to Clyde J. and Annie M. Miller.  He married the late Ann Shirley Richards on Nov. 27, 1971. Roger enjoyed live music, football, and fishing.  Roger is survived by his brother, Jerry Miller, his...

Jan 25, 2019

Sandra K Smith, 68, of Lacombe died Friday January 25, 2019 at Lacombe Nursing home. Sandra was born February 2, 1950 in Hicksville, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Bill (and Joyce) Albertson and the late Beverly Fiig Burt.  Sandra was an avid member of the Lions Club. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She...

Jan 24, 2019

Hazel Fay Luke Calcote, born on June 09, 1941 (age 77) entered into eternal rest on Thursday January 24, 2019 with her husband John Willis Calcote Jr. (Billy) by her side. Mrs. Hazel Calcote was a native of Aruba, lived in Metairie for many years and recently resided in Abita Springs, LA. for the past 12 years. Beloved wife of...

Jan 23, 2019

Leonard Irwin Casey Sr., a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on January 23, 2019 at the age of 88 in Alvin, Texas surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas James and Josephine Lucille Casey, two brothers; Ronald T. Casey and Thomas J. Casey. He is survived by his loving wife Edwina...

Jan 21, 2019

Dennis Morgan Tisdale, a lifelong resident of Covington Louisiana, passed away at the age of 75, on Monday January 21, 2019. He was born December 19, 1943 in Madisonville, Louisiana. He was a heavy equipment operator, who loved to hunt, fish, and cook for his family. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Linda Willis Tisdale, a...

Jan 21, 2019

Louis Vargo passed away peacefully on January 21, 2019 at the age of 97. Louis is preceded in death by his wife Lottie Mae Vargo, his parents Louis E. Vargo and Emma Vargo and his siblings Helen Whitaker, Anna Bankston, Raymond Vargo and Hilda Stewart. . He is survived by his children; Vic Vargo and Von Vargo (Mary Ann),...

Jan 21, 2019

Mark Fisher Jr. passed away Monday January 21, 2019. He is survived by his parents Mark Sr. and Jan Fisher, his brother Matthew (Heather) and loving Sister Andrea. He is also survived by a daughter Aria, a stepdaughter Aubrey, who will forever be in his heart, as well as one niece, Bella and two nephews; Kyle and Kade. Services...