Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Jul 14, 2018

Ruth Burns Rawls, 93, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family. Born November 12, 1924, Ruth Helen Burns, the daughter of Albert and Madeleine Pauline Planche Burns, a life long resident of  Covington, was known locally as Muggins Burns or Muggins Rawls. She was married in 1954 in Saint Peter Catholic...

Jul 10, 2018

Robert M. Cook, Sr. age eighty-one passed away on July 10, 2018. Beloved husband of Victoria N. Cook for fifty-eight years. Son of the late Robert W. Cook, Violet S. Cook; step-mother (Ritzi) Margaret W. Cook. Brother of the late Roberta C. Isabell, Richard Cook, Ruth C. Thurman and Ronald Cook. Father of Phoebe Kelly (Rusty), Sonya (David), Robert...

Jul 9, 2018

Thomas L Davenport JR passed away on July 9,2018 at the age of 62. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas L Davenport SR., and Virginia T Davenport. Tommy is survived by his brother Joseph A Davenport (Trudy) and sister Pamela D Lestremau (Greg). Also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and a great nephew, and cousins. Family and...

Jul 9, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce Cindy Huber, 56, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2018. Cindy was the daughter of the late Calvin Huber Sr and Gilda Huber. Also, the sister of the late Calvin Huber Jr. Cindy was preceded in death by her sister in law Caroline Huber. Also, her nieces and...

Jul 9, 2018

Joseph “Joey” Amarena, born August 31, 1956 passed on to a better place on July 9, 2018. He joins his mother and father, Salvatore “Sal” Amarena and Irene Stanley and godson/nephew Ryan Trosclair, as well as many other family, friends and beloved canine companions. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Giovanni & Kaytlin Amarena, granddaughters Julianna and Ava...

Jul 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce George Louis Fedele, 50, went to be with the Lord on July 7th, 2018. George was born June 14, 1968 in Covington, Louisiana. He was raised, along with his twin brother and a sister, by Papa Brown, Mama Sweetie, Big Johnny and Sissy in the Fairhaven Children's Home in Covington, LA. He...

Jul 7, 2018

Joseph Paul DuRapau born December 31, 1938 in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away peacefully on July 7,2018 to spend eternity with his Heavenly Father. He is preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Francis Gex, his  father Joseph DuRapau, Stepfather Clayton Thomas Gex, his grandparents Maude Pierce and John Francis, Mary and William A. Gex and Mattie Durapau and...

Jul 1, 2018

Sybil Mae LeBlanc Newcomb (90) born September 17, 1927 died at her home on July 1, 2018. Mrs. Newcomb is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clarence Price Newcomb Jr., mother Velina Gaudin LeBlanc, father Charles Cecil LeBlanc, step-mother Beatrice LeBlanc and her brothers Carl LeBlanc and Heman LeBlanc. Sybil is survived by her children Mark Newcomb (Kathy),...

Jul 1, 2018

Gary Duane White passed away at home on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the age of sixty-nine Gary is survived by his loving wife/ex-wife of fifty years Cheryl L. White of Lacombe, Louisiana, his son Robert D. White of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, sisters Marla Kelley of Hammond, Louisiana, Belinda Lavett of Lacombe, Louisiana and brother Craig White of Virginia....

Jul 1, 2018

Marion Anne Broussard Hall passed peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Covington, LA surrounded by family. Preceded in death by her longtime companion, Dave Schmitt. She is survived by 4 Children (Robert Edward Hall, Jr., Marian Howley, Madeleine Louise Trahan and Guy Allen Hall), 5 Grandchildren (David, Patricia, Trevor, Jonathan, and Pierre) and many close Schmitt family members....

Jul 1, 2018

Cleo Patricia Stanga, age eighty-one years, passed away on Sunday July 1, 2018. Daughter of the late John and Hilda Stanga, sister of Rachel Bardwell, Jacquelin “Nell” Stanga and the late John Stanga, Lillian Kendricks and Richard Stanga. Also Survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Thursday,...

Jun 30, 2018

Elisa “Meme” Hover age 75 years, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert “Bobby” Hover, Sr. Mother of Elisa Jackson (Lloyd), Grace Abbott and Robert Hover, Jr.  (Christine). Stepmother of Christy Luquet (Elden). Also survived by 11 Grandchildren, 18 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-granddaughter. Family and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass...

Jun 29, 2018

Lawrence Offner, Jr. age 82 years, passed away on Friday, June 29, 2018.  Lawrence was a native New Orleanian and provided for his family as a Carpenter.  He is predeceased by his parents, Lawrence Offner Sr. and Theresa Louise LeBlanc, a sister Maryanne Boyd, his daughter Marilyn and grandson Jimmy Mac.  He is survived by his wife of 61...

Jun 28, 2018

Christine Ortiz Thibodeaux passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 in Madisonville, Louisiana. Christine is survived by her loving husband Mark W. Thibodeaux, her daughter Kelley Neves (Jose), son Todd Versteegh (Lauren) her step daughter Nicole Guidrey (Phillip) and her grandchildren Nicholas, Claire and Alida.  She is also survived by sister Susan McIver (Patrick), brother Louie Ortiz Jr., sister-in-law Barbara...

Jun 28, 2018

Wanda Gayle Henson passed away on Monday, June 28, 2018 at ST. Tammany Parish Hospital. Wanda is survived by her three daughters; Morgan Allison, Shelby Allison and Zoe Thomas. She is also survived by her three sisters; Robin Goyne, Penny Lambert, Sara Henson and her father Calvin J. Henson. She was a resident of Mandeville for over thirty-five years...

Jun 27, 2018

Betty Hamilton LeBlanc passed away peacefully in her home on June 27, 2018. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley J. LeBlanc, Jr., and her parents Elena Maria Bottesini Hamilton and Guy D. Hamilton, Sr. Betty is survived by her daughter Emily (Em) LeBlanc Cooper (Brandon) of Baton Rouge and her son Stanley J. LeBlanc, III of...

Jun 23, 2018

Hazel Elaine Cox, age 78 years old, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Beloved wife of James Cox. Preceded in death by her parents Bill and Hazel Barron and her late husband Rudolph Booth by her first marriage.  Loving Mother of Ivy Booth Fauntleroy (late Wendell) Rudy Booth, Melissa Grant (Kevin) and James W. Cox. Grandmother of Jacob...

Jun 20, 2018

Dorcas Mary Sutton, 73, of New Orleans, La. passed on June 20, 2018 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in the presence of her loving family. Dorcas was born in New Orleans on September 30, 1944.

Dorcas was proceeded in death by her parents Mark and Rebecca Duplantis, her daughter Paula Rhodes Sutton, and her godchild Donna Meissner.

Jun 17, 2018

Heather Valerie Phillips Plourde passed away peacefully on June 17, 2018 in Covington, Louisiana. She was eighty-two years old. Heather was born to Cyril and Edna Phillips in Chingford, England, on March 20, 1936. She moved to Mandeville, Louisiana in 1995 to be close to her family. Heather was a mother, grandmother, friend, and passionate lover of all creatures. ...

Jun 14, 2018

Patsy Willie Balsamo, age 71 years, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Louise Willie; and her brother Phillip Willie. Patsy is survived by her husband Robert “Bob” Balsamo. Mother of Andy Jenkins (Jaime), Jordan Balsamo and Beau Jenkins.  Stepmother of Bobby Balsamo (Nettie) and Angela Seals (Paul). She...