All Obituaries

Robert “Bobby” Louis Draper passed away peacefully in his home in Folsom, Louisiana on September 19, 2021.  Bobby is survived by his loving, devoted wife Louise “Cissy” Draper, daughters Lark Myers (Marc) and Claire Barker (Nick), brother William Draper (Mary Ann) and many other loving family members and friends.  He was predeceased by his parents, Jesse Draper Sr. and Sybil Draper, and brother Jesse Glenn Draper Jr.  Above all else, Bobby loved his...

Therese Renee Holt, age 57, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2021, after many years of fighting heart failure. Therese, known to most as Renee, was born on January 18, 1964. She was a longtime resident of Carriere, Mississippi. On December 1, 1999, Renee married the love of her life. Renee spent many years as a nurse and especially enjoyed her time travel nursing. She was a dedicated and passionate person in her professional life as well as her personal life. For those who were close...

Kevin Wayne Province  March 6, 1956 - September 18, 2021   Kevin Wayne Province, fondly known as "Big Dawg KP", passed away on September 18, 2021 at the age of 65. Though born in Jackson, MS, he was a long time resident of Covington, LA.   Kevin and his wife, Robin, shared a loving marriage which spanned 43 years of utter and complete devotion to one another. As lifelong "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" to one another, they raised three children:...

Billy Joe Sanders Sr. Passed away on September 18, 2021 peacefully surrounded by family, into the arms of the Lord.  He was a dedicated Christian.  He was preceded in death by his mother Millie Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Malvina Pillitire Sanders, children B.J. Sanders Jr, (Carrie), Hope Sanders Bridger (R. Jeffrey), and Paul Eric Sanders (Michelle). He is also survived by six (6) grandchildren and three (3) great-grandchildren. Mr. Sanders proudly served in the U.S....

Nelson Levon Fletcher, passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke, surrounded by his family at his home in Franklinton, Louisiana on September 18, 2021. He was 79. Born on August 14, 1942 in Meridian, Mississippi to Nelson Karrh Fletcher and Margaret Beckam Fletcher. Nelson (better known as Levon to family and friends) was a lover of history and a WWI history buff. He shared this love of history with his family and was always up for trivia night or road trip to a historical...

Robert Paul “Butch” Jewell of Covington, Louisiana passed away on September 15, 2021 at the age of 79. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memories, his loving wife Merlene Flair Jewel, his son Robert F. “Bobby” Jewel (Amanda), grandson Michael Jewell and sibling, Walter Jewell (Brenda). Robert is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousin. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Eunice Jewell and his brother Danny Jewel.

Terri Ann Marengo, entered her eternal life on Saturday, September 11, 2021 surrounded by her husband and adoring children. She was a native of Metairie, longtime resident of St. Bernard parish and resided in Carriere, MS the past 15 years. Terri was the loving wife of Anthony (Tony) Marengo Jr. for 43 years, and beloved mother to Alisha Foster (Ferriss), Dana Dazet (Joseph), Trey Marengo (Mindy), and Chloe. She was Nana to six grandchildren Conner and Olivia Dazet, Evan and Avery Showalter,...

GARVIN GRANT COX   At the age of 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away in his sleep on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He was a graduate of the John McDonogh High School and received his BA in Education and his Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Louisiana State University. He also attained +30 hours of credit in Mexico City. After his retirement he opened up Garvin Cox Photography in St. Bernard Parish.  He...

Rod Merrick Solow passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the age of 54. Son of the late Lawrence Solow and Shelia Katz Solow. He is survived by his daughter, Lane Reilly Solow, his brother, Louis Rosen, his sister, Janet Rosen Kleinberger, his nieces, Niki and Lynn Kleinberger and his ex-wife, Kennon Solow Suarez. Rod Solow was born on August 29th, 1967 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from Ecole Classique in 1986 and went on to attend the University of Alabama, where he...

Paul Achille Lampiasi passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at the age of 88 due to complications of Covid-19. The son of the late Bertha Mazaroli and Paul A. Lampiasi. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Ponchatoula. Beloved husband of Minnie Lee Ghettie. Loving father of Letitia L. Marcades (Barry), Paul A. Lampiasi and Nicholas Lampiasi. Grandfather of Brenna M. Lampiasi, Elijah E. Marcades, Hannah B. Marcades, and the late Joshua P. Lampiasi. Brother of Paulette...