Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Apr 29, 2015

Jennifer Gibson Rucker passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the age of 33.  Jennifer was born on February 8, 1982 in Metairie, LA and resided in Ponchatoula, LA.

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas C. Gibson, Sr.; brother, Thomas C. Gibson, Jr.; sister, Rochelle G. Gagliano, and grandfather, George C....

Apr 29, 2015

Michael Gary Demoran, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at the age of 75.  Michael was born on Wednesday, October 25, 1939 in Bay St. Louis, MS and resided in Slidell, LA.

Michael is survived by his wife, Teresa “Tessa” Sule Demoran; his sons, Michael Demoran, Jr. (Hope), Kenny Demoran, and Keith Demoran.  Also survived...

Apr 29, 2015

Joyce Marie Harrison passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 80.  Joyce was born on January 10, 1935 in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of Covington, LA.

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Apr 21, 2015

Jack Nathan Admire passed from this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 after a courageous fight with cancer.  He was born on Saturday, October 13, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to Rose Gaines and Nathan Admire.

Jack spent his life serving others; as a paratrooper in the United States Army; as a counselor, for many years, at...

Apr 18, 2015

Robert "Bobby" E. Bennett passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Slidell, LA at the age of 48.  Bobby was born on September 7, 1966 in San Fernando Valley, CA and was a resident of Picayune, MS.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Velda and Otis Mulkey; his brother, Robert Bennett; and...

Apr 18, 2015

Charles "Rick" Richard Timmel, II passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at his residence in Covington, LA at the age of 61.  Rick was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1953 in Madison, Wisconsin, was raised in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida and was a resident of Covington, LA since 2000.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eileen...

Apr 14, 2015

Jerry Luke Passman passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA at the age of 78.  He was born on Friday, January 22, 1937 in Franklinton, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearlie and Luke Passman; brother, Paul Passman; and sisters, Jean and Linda Passman;...

Apr 13, 2015

Melvin Ray Glass, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 60.  He was born on Friday, October 22, 1954 in Madisonville, LA to the late Mary Louis Motichek and Ernest L. Glass, Sr.

Melvin is survived by his children, Melvin Ray Glass, Jr. (Shane) and Brian Philip...

Mar 31, 2015

Joseph Tamburello, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the age of 80.  He was born in New Sarpy, Louisiana, resided in Kenner, Louisiana for 40 years.  Joseph served 8 years in the United States Coast Guard, honorably discharged in 1959.

He was a Louisiana State Trooper from 1961 until retirement in September 1981,...

Mar 31, 2015

Geniva "Sue" Jenkins Rivet left many loved ones to enter into the arms of the Lord, on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at the age of 71.  She was born on June 11, 1943 in Madisonville, LA and was a resident of Covington, LA.

Sue was preceded in death by her parents, George Jenkins and Leah Ayers; sisters,...

Mar 29, 2015

Terry James O'Keefe, II. passed away in a boating accident, on Sunday, March 29, 2015, at the age of 41.  Terry was born on August 22, 1973 in Covington, LA and was a resident of Folsom, LA.

Terry is the son of Diane Jackson Laborde and the late Terry James O'Keefe, Sr.

He is survived...

Mar 28, 2015

Alvin "Goggie" Lloyd Meiners passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at his home in Mandeville, LA, at the age of 85.  Goggie was born on July 31, 1929 in Mandeville, LA.

He was a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.

Goggie was preceded in death by his beloved...

Mar 26, 2015

John Richard Johnson passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015, in a fatal car accident, at the age of 48.  John was born on July 22, 1966, in New Orleans, LA.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Richard V. and Mary O. Johnson.

He is survived by his beloved...

Mar 26, 2015

On Thursday, March 26, 2015, the Lord called upon Elvira Bachemin Bouterie to take her place among the Angels in Heaven at the young age of 100.  She was a native of St. Bernard Parish and a resident of St. Tammany Parish since Hurricane Katrina.

Elvira was preceded in death by her parents, John and...

Mar 25, 2015

Alfred (Allie) V. Smith, III, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015.  Coach Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Covington.  He was born in Madisonville on June 28, 1941.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred V., Jr. and Etta Smith.

Beloved husband of Cheryl Drinkard Smith for 45...

Mar 23, 2015

Ricky A. Harrison passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at the age of 30.  He and his twin brother, Ryan, were born on February 12, 1985 in New Orleans, LA.

Ricky is survived by his mother, Susan Mangipano; his father, Terry Harrison (Denise); his siblings, Jason Ohler (Marie), Terry Harrison, Jr., Ryan Harrison, and Emily Mangipano;...

Mar 21, 2015

Gary Paul Portie passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at his residence in Bush, LA, at the age of 66. He was born on October 23, 1948 in New Orleans, LA.  He was a veteran of the United States Army and a retired letter carrier with the United States Postal Service.

Gary was preceded...

Mar 20, 2015

Barry Paul Pierce passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home in Mandeville, LA, at the age of 76.  Barry was born on April 15, 1938 in New Orleans, LA.  He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and Louisiana State University.  He obtained his masters degree from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, LA.

Mar 12, 2015

Ethel Lee Sons Sauce passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Hammond, LA at the age of 66.  Ethel was born on August 29, 1948 in Morgan City, LA.

Ethel is survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Wilson Joseph Sauce; her loving children, Bobbie Comeaux (Jimmy), Mary Muth (Henry), and Sonya Espinia...

Mar 10, 2015

Ronald Christopher Godail passed away at his residence in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the age of 47.  Ronald was born on November 27, 1967 in New Orleans, LA.

Ronald is survived by his children, Shea Godail Silcio (Randy) and Raymond Cole Godail; his parents, Charles Lewis and Kathleen Rosa Godail;...