Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Rev. William Joseph McGough
Feb 25, 2025
We are sorry to inform you that Rev. William Joseph McGough, a priest of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, died on February 24, 2025. He was 96 years of age.
Father McGough was born on August 17, 1928 in County Kerry, Ireland. He attended elementary school at National Primary in Askeaton, Ireland and his secondary education was at Rockwell College in...
Sheryl Chiasson Rome
Feb 24, 2025
Sheryl Chiasson Rome, born on March 30, 1958, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She lived her life to the fullest, embracing every moment with joy and enthusiasm.
Sheryl leaves behind her loving husband, Charles A. Rome, Jr. Sheryl was a cherished sister to Karen Chiasson and a proud sibling to her brother, Jerry P. Chiasson...
John Marlin Blackwell II
Feb 24, 2025
John Marlin Blackwell II passed away at the age of 53 on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Kentwood, Louisiana.
John was born on December 21, 1971, in Slidell, Louisiana to native Louisianans John Blackwell and Catherine East. In 1994 he joined the Army National Guard, after which he spent some time as a commercial...
Randy David Millbern
Feb 23, 2025
Randy David Millbern passed away on February 23, 2025, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. His journey began on May 10, 1960, in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Randy was a proud veteran who honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he acquired the skills of a diesel mechanic, a trade that he continued to cultivate throughout...
Pamela Therese Manguno Hewitt
Feb 21, 2025
Pamela Therese Manguno Hewitt, beloved wife of Richard Douglas Hewitt, loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, has entered her heavenly home on February 21, 2025 at the age of 77. Pamela was born on March 21, 1947 at Mercy Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Francis J. and Miriam C. Buisson Manguno. Pamela met her husband Richard, a US Navy...
Alcee-Randall John Juge
Feb 20, 2025
Alcee-Randall John Juge (Randy) passed peacefully in his sleep on February 20, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on January 26, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of the late Frank E. Juge and the late Florence Sigg Juge.
Randy was a courageous patriot and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother. He graduated from East...
Christopher Anthony Barcelona Sr.
Feb 20, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Barcelona, Sr., passed away on February 20, 2025, at the age of 63. Born and raised in Marrero, Louisiana, he was a graduate of Archbishop Shaw High School and made his career as an accomplished Marine Draftsman. Long before computer technology, Chris was creating designs for water vessels built throughout the United States. He religiously tracked the weather...
Sondra Finch Logan
Feb 19, 2025
A GRANDCHILD’S LOVE NEVER WAIVERS…..While her amazingly loving grandson, Adam, tightly and bravely held her hand....her other amazingly loving grandson and our Angel in Heaven, Steven, took the other and guided her home to Heaven with him. Sondra Joy Finch Logan was welcomed into Heaven to join her parents, brother, a son, a grandson, and an ex-husband of which all...
Linda Darlene Matteson
Feb 19, 2025
Linda Darlene Matteson, aged 72, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. Born on April 29, 1952, in Bamberg, Germany and a native of Soso, Mississippi, Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.
Linda leaves behind her cherished children: Daniel Denney and his wife Denia, Christopher Matteson...
George Beauvais
Feb 19, 2025
George Pascal Beauvais, born on March 27, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, in his hometown. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, cherished by all who knew him.
George enjoyed life to the fullest. He found great joy in playing Bunco with friends at the Pink House, and he lit up the...
Karen McArdle Monk
Feb 19, 2025
Karen McArdle Monk, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by love, faith, and creativity. Born on February 13, 1950, Karen lived a life rich in purpose and connection, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
A graduate of Holy Angels High School, Karen embarked on a career at...
Irving "Bud" M. Lyon III
Feb 18, 2025
Irving “Bud” M. Lyon III, beloved husband, father, and friend, resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025 at the age of 65. He was born on April 27, 1959 in New Orleans, LA. Bud was an honored, long-standing Scout Leader in the BSA, an active member of the N.O. Elks Lodge, and a fierce friend.
He is survived...
Michael Joseph Serpas
Feb 17, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Serpas, a beloved father, husband, friend, and the life of every party. He left us on 02-17-2025 but his larger-than-life spirit and unforgettable presence will live on forever.
Michael was a man who never met a stranger. To him, everyone was family, and he made sure they felt that way. Whether he...
Carole Lois McQuiston
Feb 16, 2025
Carole Lois McQuiston (née Jones) passed away peacefully at home at the age of 87. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Carole was the beloved daughter of Delmar and Mabel Jones and the cherished sister of the late Robert Jones.
She graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia in 1955 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in education from Penn State...
Joseph Bernie Dufour
Feb 15, 2025
Joseph Bernie Dufour, 75 passed away peacefully Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on February 26, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Harris and Constance Dufour.
Bernie is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Brenda Hughes Dufour. he was the proud uncle to his nieces and nephew and grand-nieces and nephews. Bernie was preceded in death by brother,...
Terry "Tike" Barger
Feb 15, 2025
Terry "Tike" Barger, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 65. Born on January 5, 1960, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tike lived life filled with joy, love, and a deep appreciation for family and friends.
Tike was devoted to his wife, Barbara Gaffney Barger, and cherished his...
Josephine Prescia DiFulco
Feb 15, 2025
Josephine Prescia DiFulco passed away peacefully in her sleep on her 90th birthday Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph DiFulco, her parents, Jake and Mary Palermo Prescia, and stepmother, Jenny Messina Prescia, as well as three siblings, Elizabeth Trombatore, Joseph Prescia and Congetta DiBuno. She is survived by her children Geraldine Duquette...
Elizabeth Lorraine Samuel Sheehan Hoffmann
Feb 14, 2025
On Valentine’s Day, heaven gained an angel with an enormous heart. Elizabeth Lorraine Samuel Sheehan Hoffmann passed away February 14, 2025, after a courageous battle against cancer. Often called Liz or Libby, she was born in New Orleans on Father’s Day, June 21, 1953, to Jac Henry Samuel Sr. and Leonie Elizabeth Chopin Samuel, their first daughter after three sons.
She...
Dorothy Fay Crow
Feb 14, 2025
Dorothy Fay Hodges Crow passed away on February 14, 2025 at the age of 95. Faye was born on August 4, 1929 in Ida, Louisiana to Fannie Pearl Trant Hodges and Gordon Elbert Hodges.
She married Thurman Andrew Crow on September 5, 1950 in Texarkana, TX. After their three sons were born in Vivian, they moved to Arroyo Grande, California where...
Luiz Rodriguez Zavala
Feb 13, 2025
Luiz “Papa Lou” Zavala, 68, passed away after his short battle with pancreatic cancer on February 13, 2025 in his home in Lacombe, Louisiana. He was surrounded by his loving companion of 40 years along with family and close friends.
Lou grew up as a little rascal tearing up the streets of Wilmington, CA. He was your typical rebellious teenager, in...
