Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
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...
Rudolph West
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...
Barbara Beard
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...
Betty Landry
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...
Barbara (Gram) Voss
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...
Michael Keating
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...
Richard Calkins
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...
Claude Dubret Jr.
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...
