Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Edward Ford
Mar 1, 2019
Edward “Ed” Ford passed away peacefully at his home on March 1, 2019 in Slidell, Louisiana. Ed was a native of Columbia, South Carolina and a long-time resident of Slidell. His is survived by his loving wife of almost 49 years, Becky Armbruster Ford; his mother, Sara Jennings Ford Evans, and his two sons, Mark (Theresa) and Mike (Richelle)....
Betty Pflittner Hancock
Feb 28, 2019
Betty Marie Pflittner Hancock was born on Palm Sunday, 1926, in Cedarburg, WI. She departed earthly life peacefully on February 28, 2019, one month shy of her 93rd birthday, in Mandeville, LA. She was predeceased by her husband of 70 years, Harry Franz Hancock; parents, Leona (Kuether) and Richard Pflittner; siblings, Louise Friess and John Pflittner of Cedarburg, and...
Diane Sharp
Feb 27, 2019
Diane Adele Sharp passed away on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the age of 59. Diane was a native of Jefferson, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Franklinton, Louisiana. Diane leaves behind to cherish her memories; her longtime companion Robert “Bobby” Motichek, her daughter; Jade Rider (Jordan), her two sons; Brian Motichek (Erica) and Travis Motichek (Allison). She also...
Theresa "Terry" Bell
Feb 26, 2019
Theresa “Terry” (Hagan) Bell, 84, of Islip, NY, passed away in Louisiana on Tues., Feb. 26th 2019. She lived with one daughter here, and previously, lived with another daughter in Georgia. She was born Fri. Dec. 21st, 1934 in Brooklyn NY to the late Edward and Mabel Hagan. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 18 years, U.S. Army...
Emma Peterman
Feb 26, 2019
Emma Jane Pharis Peterman passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at her home. Emma was born on February 26, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana to the late James Andrew Pharis and Florence Elizabeth Humble Pharis. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert W. Peterman, her brothers; James Andrew Pharis, Jr., George Oswald Pharis, and Jean Pharis. Emma...
Michael Bloemer
Feb 25, 2019
Michael Joseph Bloemer passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2019 in Mandeville, Louisiana at the age of 67.
Michael is survived by his loving daughters, Ciara and Nora Bloemer; their mother, Jo; sister, Anne Bloemer Tucker (Rudy); nephews, John and Matthew; niece, Kelly; great-niece; uncle; cousins; relatives; and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Raymond Prevost
Feb 20, 2019
Raymond Sidney Prevost passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the age of 86. Raymond was a native of Robert, Louisiana and a resident of Bedico, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents Fred Van Prevost and Grace Waunch Prevost, his wife Jean L. Prevost as well as seven brothers and seven sisters. Raymond is survived...
Steven Ose
Feb 17, 2019
Steven Eric Ose passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family upon his passing. Steven was 57 years old. Steven is preceded in death by his father, William Joseph Ose, III. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Kathy Perez Ose, and 3 children, Gretchen Ose,...
Jack Readeau
Feb 17, 2019
Jack Joseph Readeau received his angel wings on February 17, 2019. Jack was born in New Orleans on August 11, 1951 to the late Junior Joseph and Lorraine Delle Readeau. He will be missed by his wife of 45 years, Betty Reininger Readeau, Son Jason Joseph Readeau (Lynette Lei) and Daughter Danielle Readeau Carlson (Lance). He is survived by his...
Gail Penton
Feb 15, 2019
Gail Marie Sparnecht Penton, 67 of Hammond passed peacefully to the Lord on February 15, 2019 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. Gail was born in Freeport, NY on November 13th, 1951 to Raymond (Whitey) and Ethel Sparnecht and was raised mostly in Ponchatoula, LA. She met her husband, Tim Penton, Sr. in 1967, and they were married in...
Edward Schwarz
Feb 14, 2019
Edward “Ted” Schwarz, age 62, of New Orleans, passed away on February 14, 2019, at Lakeside Medical Center. He was born on September 15, 1956, in South Carolina, to Ken and Patricia Schwarz. Ted had a fruitful career in aviation as an aircraft mechanic. He believed in hard work, integrity, and lifelong learning. He was passionate about model airplanes,...
Alpha Howe
Feb 13, 2019
Alpha Jean Howe, 80, of Abita Springs,Louisiana passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at her residence.She was born December 22, 1938, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Alpha was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and aunt. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lynn F. Howe of Abita Springs; daughters, Sharon (husband, Michael) Eddingfield of Abita Springs, and...
Kenneth Newman
Feb 12, 2019
Mr. Kenneth Newman (Branch) passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at the age of 57, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington.
Mr. Newman is survived by two ex-wives, Robin Young Leblanc of New Iberia, LA and Michelle Jenkins Holloman of Bogalusa; five children, Shannon Newman of Hattiesburg, Ms, Kenneth Shane Newman and his wife Holly of Bogalusa....
Raymond Genre
Feb 10, 2019
Mr. Raymond “Ricky” Genre, born on November 9, 1948 in Hammond, Louisiana, to the late Roselyn Cuevas Genre and the late Raymond Genre, passed away at age 70 on February 10, 2019. Ricky served in the Army National Guard and he had a lengthy career as a fire protection design engineer until he retired in 2008. He was known...
Virginia Bennett
Feb 9, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Turegano Bennett passed away at her home with her husband by her side at the age of 84. Born October 31, 1934 She was a native of Algiers, LA. and a resident of Goodbee, La.She is preceded in death by her parents Lionel Turegano of Rhode Island and her mother Ruth LaRocca of New Orleans, LA.Virginia is survived...
Michele Jordan
Feb 8, 2019
Michele Renee Jordan, 54, born April 24, 1964 was a lifelong resident of Slidell, La. Michele was the beloved companion through life of Michael Segrave of Slidell, La. Michele passed surrounded by love ones on February 8, 2019. She is the proud grandmother of Landon Theodore Parker, Addilyn Michelle Segrave and James Wyatt Segrave. She is survived by her...
James "Jimmy" Chehardy
Feb 8, 2019
Mr. James “Jimmy” Harold Chehardy of Abita Spring, LA. passed away peacefully on Friday, February 8, 2019, with his family by his side. Mr. James is preceded in death by his parents, J.M. Chehardy and Grace Ann Guichet Chehardy. Mr. James is survived by his loving wife, Beverly Cooper Chehardy, his Children; Brandi Chehardy, Julie Chehardy Ellison (Patrick), Katie...
Carl LaForge, sr.
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...
John Beninate
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...
Mary Katherine Kwapiszewski Kennedy
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...
