Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Jun 29, 2015

Mary (Molly) Wallace Stuart McAskill Wiggins passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 78.  She was born on April 19, 1937 in Inglewood, CA.

Molly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Garther Wiggins; father, Col. Ainsley Edwin Stuart, USAF retired; mother, Mary Lane Stuart; and her...

Jun 27, 2015

On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Donna Roney Williams, beloved wife, mother and servant of our LORD, died peacefully in her sleep after her brave battle with cancer.

Donna will be missed by her devoted husband, Howell Williams of Mandeville, LA; her loving children, Jennifer Weatherford of Austin, TX and Spencer Williams of Mandeville, LA; along...

Jun 25, 2015

Nunzy “Jessie” James passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Slidell, LA, at the age of 84.  Jessie was born on July 24, 1930 in Plaquemine, LA. Beloved husband of Florence B. James.  Father of Michael David James, Mark Carlo James, Sheila Fletcher, Sharon Sumner, and Shannon James.  Son of the late Lena and Carlo James.  Brother of Guy, Salvador, Johnny, Anthony, Carl,...

Jun 23, 2015

Samuel Milton Walker, Sr. passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at his residence in Covington, LA at the age of 74.  He was born on November 27, 1940 to the late Letha Delancey Walker and James M. Walker in Houston, TX.

Beloved husband of Mary McCulloch Walker.  Loving father of Samuel M. Walker, Jr....

Jun 23, 2015

Bryan Mitchel Alexis passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 55.  He was born on February 3, 1960 in Covington, LA.

Beloved son of Anita Hutchinson Alexis and the late Alvin A. Alexis, Sr.  Brother of Alvin A. Alexis, Jr., David M. Alexis, Eugene C. Alexis, and Gregory...

Jun 22, 2015

Christine Cramer Herbert returned to our eternal resting place on Monday, June 22, 2015 at the age of 56.  She was embraced into the arms of her parents, the late Robert O. Cramer Sr. and Alberta Spilmann Cramer, and has been reunited with her daughter, Christen “Chrissy” Herbert and her brother, Edwin Cramer Sr.

Christine was born...

Jun 20, 2015

Edgar Houston Matlock, Jr. passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at his residence in Lacombe, LA at the age of 93.  He was born on May 30, 1922 to Thelma P. and Edgar H. Matlock, Sr. in New Orleans, LA.

Beloved husband of the late Lillian Wager Matlock.  Father of Edgar H. Matlock, III.,...

Jun 17, 2015

Ronney "Ron" Michael Martin passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 while playing golf and enjoying life and friends in Abita Springs, LA, at the age of 71. He was born on February 14, 1944 in Springfield, TN.

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Jun 16, 2015

Yancey Silva Fernandes passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the age of 53.

He is survived by his loving wife, Tammy Pinto Fernandes; his loving daughters, Kristy Vasquez (Roberto) and Misty Fernandes; his grandchildren Zachary Fernandes, Robert Fernandes, Anabell Vasquez, and Malayna Michel.  He is also survived...

Jun 16, 2015

Bryan Joseph Casey passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 in the arms of his loving family, at his residence in Folsom, LA, at the age of 56. He was born on May 12, 1959 in New Orleans, LA.

Jun 15, 2015

Ray Hubert Smith, Jr. passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015, at his residence in Bush, LA. at the age of 60.

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Jun 15, 2015

Linda Foxworth Gibson passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at her residence in Mandeville, LA at the age of 60. She was born on June 5, 1955, to the late Mary Hopkins Bethancourt and Van Buren Foxworth, in Richton, MS.

Beloved wife of Rickie G. Gibson.  Mother of Mary C. Gibson and Aaron M....

Jun 14, 2015

Grace Meyers Jarrell passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at her residence in Covington, LA at the age of 87.  She was born on February 14, 1928 to Mary Cox and William "Willie" Meyers in Ramsey, LA.

Beloved wife of the late James M. Jarrell, Sr.  Mother of James Jarrell, Jr., Larry Jarrell, Michael...

Jun 13, 2015

Lynne Harris Ware, 64, passed away at home in the early hours on Saturday, June 13, 2015 after battling cancer.  She was born in New Orleans, LA, grew up in Chicago, IL and Washington D.C., attended college in Nashville, TN and resided in Slidell, LA for the last 29 years.  As a long time Ochsner employee, beloved mother and...

Jun 13, 2015

Flora Lee James Cooper passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015 in Mandeville, LA, at the age of 86.  She was born on May 7, 1929 to Ella Keller and Williams James.

Beloved wife of the late Roy L. Cooper.  Mother of Roy L. Cooper, Jr. (Jodie), Ethel Jenkins, June Sumrall, and Judith Cooper Faust. ...

Jun 10, 2015

Carol Ockman Hayes passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family, at the age of 74.  She was born on January 20, 1941, to Florence Duhe Ockman and Zenon Ockman in Killona, LA.

Beloved wife of John R. Hayes for 47 years.  Mother of Wayne Pfeiffer (Ginger) and...

Jun 7, 2015

Yolanda Gomez Valledor passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, at her residence in Mandeville, LA, at the age of 85.  She was born on May 24, 1930 to Angel and Teresa Gomez in Santiago, Cuba.

Yolanda emigrated to the United States 49 years ago from Cuba with her family to provide for a better...

Jun 3, 2015

Arthur "Pete" Hagan Knipe, III. passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 in Covington, LA at the age of 78.  Pete was born on February 20, 1937 to Louise and Arthur Knipe, II in Pittsburgh, PA.

Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Louise Luke Knipe.  Father of David L. Knipe (the late Julie), Arthur...

May 31, 2015

Philip J. Marino passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 in New Orleans, LA at the age of 52.  He was born on November 16, 1962 in Morgan City and was a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish.  Philip was a dedicated employee of the entertainment industry in New Orleans for 35 years.

Philip is...

May 31, 2015

Nicholas Joseph Werther, Jr. died peacefully in the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the age of 91.  Nick was born in New Orleans, LA on December 3, 1923.  He grew up in the Irish Channel, attended St. Alphonsus School and graduated from Redemptorist High School.  He was an Army Veteran who served his...