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Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Henry Elmer Truett

Henry Elmer Truett

Apr 16, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Henry Elmer Truett passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 88.  He was a resident of Folsom, Louisiana but a native of Thomaston, Georgia. 

Henry was preceded in death by his wife Mary Sue Truett, Father Joel Alfred, Mother Estelle Griffin; His Daughter Pamela Reiff, Sisters Bonnie Hutto, Elsie Lorine...

Lori Lee Gay

Lori Lee Gay

Apr 15, 2024

Lori Lee Gay of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on April 15, 2024 at the age of 59.   Lori leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband Clyde Randall Gay, her children Raven Gomez (Carlos), Amber Kruebbe (Tony), Chad Gay, Tia Justice (Eric), Tara LeMaster, Kasriel Benjamin, Amy Duke and two sons adopted out. She also leaves behind her siblings, Denise Galston...

Jeanell Reynolds

Jeanell Reynolds

Apr 15, 2024

Jeanell Reynolds, age 86, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Jeanell grew up in Georgia with her beloved brother, Curtis. She went to nursing school, married, and then had three children who will miss her and think of her every day; Sharon Insalaco, Michelene Insalaco and John Insalaco. The family moved to Michigan, but after the children...

Ernest "Ernie" Autin, Jr.

Ernest "Ernie" Autin, Jr.

Apr 15, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” Autin, Jr., age 73, of Covington, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2024.He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on March 3, 1951 to Ernest Autin Sr. and Helen Walker Autin. He was a resident of the Covington area for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Badon Autin, his...

Maxanne Noel Ragusa

Maxanne Noel Ragusa

Apr 15, 2024

MaxAnne Noel Ragusa, 70, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, at her Covington home. A flowing stream of friends, loved ones and church family spilled into MaxAnne’s cozy living room in her final days to recount their memories, hold her hand and share their tears and laughter, just as so many of them had done with MaxAnne in that same...

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr.

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr. of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away April 14, 2024 at the age of 66. Herbert was born in Madisonville, La. to Herbert H. Koppenol Sr. and Wanda Gail Simmons. Herbert is preceded in death by his niece Erin E. Parker and nephew Jared R. Parker. 

Left behind to cherish his memories are his siblings, Ricky O. Koppenol and...

Linh Thi Nell

Linh Thi Nell

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Linh Thi Nell, known affectionately as "Mamma Linh," was called Home to her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2024.  She was born on May 9, 1950, in Vientiane, Laos, and passed peacefully at her adopted home in the Village of Folsom, Louisiana, at the age of 73.  

Linh was the faithful wife of 57 years to a foreign...

Lily Mae Welch

Lily Mae Welch

Apr 13, 2024

Lily Mae Welch of Kentwood, Louisiana passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 70. 

Lily leaves behind her loving children, Melissa Harrell (Jason), Edward Welch (Carrington), step children Dale Welch (Ashley), Curtis Welch (Willhrie), her siblings, Mary Cranshaw, Elaine Miller and grandchildren; Krista Dunn, Jacob Stokes Wesley Stokes, Ava Welch and Abby Welch. 

Lily is preceded in death by...

Donald Anthony Folse, Sr.

Donald Anthony Folse, Sr.

Apr 13, 2024

Donald A. Folse, Sr., lifelong resident of Gretna, LA, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 90 years. He was a devoted husband of 71 years to Lois Bergeron Folse, loving father of the late Susan Folse, the late Daniel Folse (Laura), Peggy Folse, Donald Folse, Jr., (Rhea), Patty Adair (Glenn), Joan Kiddie, Nancy Licciardi (Michael), Walter...

Donald Robert Casteel

Donald Robert Casteel

Apr 12, 2024

Donald Robert Casteel was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 5, 1949 and passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 74.

Don is survived by his children Sean Casteel (Ashley), Larissa Casteel, Nicky Casteel (Hillary) and Chance Casteel (Celeste). He was a great Pappy to his 7 grandchildren Aidan, Ava, Brody, Juliet, Addie, Juniper, and Rory. He also...

Alfred Willis Wells III

Alfred Willis Wells III

Apr 11, 2024

Alfred Willis Wells III of Slidell. LA passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 60. Willis was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana;  He was born to Alfred Wells Jr. and Dorothy B. Neitzschman on May 19, 1963.. Willis joins his late mother Dorothy B. Neitzschman and Son Zachary Willis Wells in Heaven. 

He leaves behind to cherish...

Dianna Holliday Woods

Dianna Holliday Woods

Apr 9, 2024

Dianna Holliday Woods, age 73, of New Orleans was born March 25, 1951 to Geraldine Holliday Johnson and the late Arthur Johnson, Sr. 



She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School.  She attended Tulane School of Business and  Southern University New Orleans.  She retired from Dillard University as an Office Administrator.  



Following complications from a stroke, God called...

Marshall Conrad Boothe

Marshall Conrad Boothe

Apr 9, 2024

Marshall Conrad Boothe born on September 22, 1946, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2024, at the age of 77. He was raised on a dairy farm off of Willie Rd. in Folsom La. Marshall was the son of the late Huston Freddie Boothe Sr. and Winnie Mae Bennett Boothe. He was the brother of Huston Freddie...

Christine Whitney Jones

Christine Whitney Jones

Apr 8, 2024

Christine Jones of Bay St Louis, Mississippi passed away on April 8, 2024 at the age of 41. Christine was born to Gregory Jones and Phyllis Terrell on January 2, 1983. Christine joined her Father, Gregory Jones and Brother Greg Jones Jr., in heaven. She is remembered by her children, Ava Brand and Aria Brand; Her Mother Phyllis Terrell, Step-Father Ray Terrell, her siblings,...

Lynda McArdle Douglas

Lynda McArdle Douglas

Apr 7, 2024

Lynda McArdle Douglas, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024, surrounded by family, and went to be with her Lord at the age of 77 years. Born in New Orleans on August 27th, 1946, Lynda was predeceased by her husband Daniel C. Douglas, Jr., her parents Owen McArdle and Adele Brummet McArdle, as well as her brother Owen J. McArdle.

Lovingly...

Jeffrey L. Barca

Jeffrey L. Barca

Apr 7, 2024

Jeffrey L. Barca was a loving dad and grandfather who enjoyed cooking for the family and spending time doing outdoor activities. He loved live music and festivals. He enjoyed traveling. He played the piano and guitar with his grandchildren and loved to crack jokes. Teaching was not only his job; it was his ministry. Jeffrey always found ways to meet...

Mala Kaye McLain

Mala Kaye McLain

Apr 7, 2024

Mala Kaye McLain of Covington, Louisiana passed away on April 7, 2024, at the age of 68.Mala Kaye leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her children Erenst R. McLain, Kendra M. Keating (Lyle Paul Keating, Jr.), Wesley D. McLain (Alysa Shyann Taylor), her siblings; Flavis R. McManus “Bubby”, Tammy F. McManus and Doris M. Bracy “Patty”. She also leaves...

Shari LaNette Jefcoat

Shari LaNette Jefcoat

Apr 5, 2024

Shari LaNette Jefcoat left this earth after a long battle with Lupus. A fighter until the end, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on April 5th in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 54.

Shari is survived by her mother, Lydia Rhea Jefcoat. Daughter, Courtney Marie Schroeder, Son-in-law, Gustav Ryan Schroeder, and Grandson, Henrik John Schroeder. Siblings,...

Herbert Lee Coakley, Jr.

Herbert Lee Coakley, Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

Herbert Lee Coakley Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 79. He is survived by Patsy Coakley; his children, Troy Coakley (Michelle), Shannon Coakley, Angela Coakley (Joshua), and Melissa C Gleason (Keith).Grandfather "Pawpaw" of Dennis “Trey” Galloway III, Dalton Galloway, Corey Coakley (Tiffany), Austin Coakley, Brandon Coakley, Madison Coakley, Allison “Ally” Coakley, Brantley Parish Coakley,...

Laura May Corbett-Hurston

Laura May Corbett-Hurston

Apr 3, 2024

Laura Corbett-Hurston passed away April 3, 2024, at the age of 71. Laura was a resident of Covington, Louisiana but was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts and lived most of her life in Middleboro Massachusetts. She was born to Paul Kujanpaa and Ethel Kujanpaa on August 16, 1952. 

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Kujanpaa and her first husband...

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