Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Christy Sheridan
May 16, 2019
Christy Welch Sheridan, age 47, was born on October 9, 1971 and passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was a life long resident and hairdresser of Covington. She is the beloved mother of Jordan and Joshua Sheridan. Grandmother to Braylyn Rimkus. Daughter of Cathy and Richard Welch, Sr. Survived by her twin sister Misty Teel (Glenn), Richard (Bubba)...
Charles Coleman
May 16, 2019
After a valiant battle with liver cancer, Charles passed away peacefully on May 16, 2019 with his wife Renee at his side. Charles Coleman was born November 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, second born to Norris William Coleman and Florence Maurice Coleman of Philadelphia, Pa. Charles graduated from William Penn Charter high school, Philadelphia, Pa in 1960. He attended Susquehanna University,...
Leander Gottschalk
May 13, 2019
Leander Otto Gottschalk passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the age of 82 at his home in Goodbee, Louisiana, with his family by his side. Leander was also known as Dad, Pops, Pawpaw, Lee, and Lanny. He was born on October 21, 1936, to George and Eva (Bush) Gottschalk in Goodbee, LA. He graduated from Covington High...
Phillip Liuzza, Jr.
May 13, 2019
Phillip Anthony Liuzza Jr., 39, passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms on May 13,2019. Phillip was born December 2, 1979 in New Orleans, La. He continued to suffer brain damage from an auto accident 19 years ago. Before then, he was a resident of St. Bernard Parish and Slidell, La. Phillip was the beloved son of Phillip A....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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....
