Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Theodora H. Gomez
Apr 13, 2025
Theodora “Mawmaw Theo” Gomez, Born May 6, 1938 of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most during the days leading up to her passing.
Theodora was the life of every party, a natural caregiver, and the kind of woman who made everyone feel like family....
Paul "Paulie" Nicholas Fowler
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul "Paulie" Nicholas Fowler, who was born on September 13, 1967. Paulie was from Guilford, England, and resided in Washington Parish (Isabel, Louisiana). Paulie was renowned for his remarkable career as a Master Mason for 40 years, where he proudly held the title of BIG BOSS at Fowler Masonry....
Beverly Holmes
Apr 10, 2025
Beverly Holmes 66, of Angie, Louisiana passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on 4/10/2025. Beverly was born on 5/25/1958 to Laura Mae Breland and James Ikerd in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was adopted as a young child by Talmadge Creel who raised her until his death.
Beverly was known for her fighting, sassy spirit. She battled multiple life-threatening and...
Bruce "Boo Boo" E. Rushing
Apr 10, 2025
Bruce “Boo Boo” E. Rushing, quietly passed away at his home in Bush, Louisiana, on April 10, 2025 at the age of 69.
He was born on September 23, 1955, to Robert and Madeline Rushing, in Bogalusa, Louisiana who preceded him in death, as well as his daughter, Traci Rushing Thomas.
He filled the lives of those around him with warmth, laughter,...
Delton "Buford" Wayne Sharp
Apr 9, 2025
Delton Wayne Sharp “Buford”, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born May 21, 1962, and a lifelong resident of Bush, Louisiana. He graduated from Covington High in 1980. He was an avid Classical Western Movie lover, especially when it came to John Wayne. He was a long-time truck driver and heavy equipment operator....
Benson "Ben" Harrison O'Brien Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Benson "Ben" Harrison O'Brien, Jr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Touro Hospital from cancer. He was born on February 1, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Mr. Benson Harrison "Pat" O'Brien, Sr., and the late Mrs. Cara Elizabeth Nolan O'Brien. Ben was a lifetime resident of rural Covington and St. Tammany Parish.
Ben is survived...
Karolyn Sue Blades
Apr 8, 2025
Karolyn Sue Blades, affectionately known as Sue and cherished as Mawmaw, passed away peacefully at her home in Kentwood, Louisiana, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on August 24, 1935, Sue was raised on a cotton and dairy farm during the Great Depression, instilling in her a strong work ethic that defined her life. She excelled as...
Cecil Eric Locke
Apr 8, 2025
Cecil Eric Locke, born February 2, 1968, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and man of faith, he was dedicated to serving others. Cecil served as Pastor at Centenary Methodist Church in Franklinton, Louisiana from June 2021 until his death. He served faithfully as...
David Joseph Thebault
Apr 7, 2025
David Joseph Thebault, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on April 7, 2025, just shy of his 64th birthday.
David was preceded in death by his loving parents, Wilbert and Florence Thebault; his brothers, Wilbert "Bubbie" Thebault and Gerard "Mike" Thebault; and his sister, Patricia McComas.
He is survived by his cherished daughter, Melissa Thebault and stepdaughter, Madeline Christenberry. He...
Bradley Cole Butler
Apr 7, 2025
Brad was born on July 14, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a devoted father, brother, and uncle, widely cherished for his kindness and commitment to his family, friends and community.
Brad was known for his generosity, compassion and desire to help others. He found joy in weight-lifting, volunteering, sharing his faith,...
Clifton Hetler
Apr 6, 2025
Clifton Hetler, fondly known as Cliff, passed away on April 6, 2025. He was a beloved member of the Evergreen Life Services community, and had a love for music and his warm spirit with everyone around him. Cliff was a person who embraced life and cared deeply for others. He had the remarkable ability to forgive easily, no matter the...
Jolynn "Jo" Landry Ricks
Apr 6, 2025
Changes Made to Visitation Venue as of 4/29/2025
Jolynn “Jo” Landry Ricks, 67, of Lacombe, LA, reunited with her daddy, Dorres, and two brothers “Pat” and Donnie, peacefully passing into the arms of Jesus, on April 6, 2025 after a long battle with dementia, surrounded by family.
She was born in New Orleans on January 16, 1958 to Dorres J Landry, Sr....
Martha Helen Poché
Apr 4, 2025
Devoted Mother and Grandmother
Martha Helen Poché, 76, died Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Martha was born on March 7, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to Drs. William and Margaret Poché. She began her teaching career straight out of college and spent her 42 years of teaching in Jefferson Parish at Westgate Elementary and Meisler Middle School where...
Kimberly Candace Brown-Hills
Apr 4, 2025
Kimberly Candace Brown-Hills was born on May 2, 1974, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, and passed away on April 4, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. She leaves behind a legacy of love, joy, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of her family.
Kimberly was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Roy Anthony Hills. Their bond was a...
Thomas R. D'Luca
Apr 3, 2025
Thomas R. D’Luca, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on April 3, 2025, at the age of 73.
Born on March 26, 1952, in Boston, MA, Tom always served his family with loyalty and love and was always there to protect his mom and sisters. Even after moving...
Valliere Joseph Dauterive Jr.
Apr 3, 2025
Valliere "Val" Joseph Dauterive, Jr., age 93, died peacefully at home on April 3, 2025. He was born in Chalmette, LA on February 8, 1932 to the late Valliere J. Dauterive, Sr. and Helen Mistrot Dauterive. Val was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Margaret B. Dauterive.
He is survived by three children, Ann D. Savoy, Suzanne D....
Sister Suellen Theresa Tennyson "Sister Mary Richard"
Apr 2, 2025
Sister Suellen Theresa Tennyson (AKA Sr. Mary Richard) passed away on April 2, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 86. Born on December 21, 1938, she dedicated her life to faith, service, and education as a member of the Marianites of Holy Cross.
She entered the Marianites on September 7, 1956, and professed her final vows on August 14,...
Mary 'Peggy' T. Deer
Apr 1, 2025
Mary T. Deer, affectionately known as Peggy, was born on March 11, 1938, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her journey in this world came to a close on April 1, 2025, in Pearl River, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family.
Peggy was the proud daughter of the late Ernest Thiel and Lucille Richard. She cherished fond memories of her beloved late brother,...
Bonny Gene Baker
Mar 31, 2025
Bonny Gene Baker passed away quietly on March 31, 2025 at the age of 92, in Mandeville, LA near his youngest daughter, Suzanne Cole. His wife, Margaret, was also present with him. He lived in Hamilton, IL for 54 years. His father and mother were Calvin and Elizabeth Baker. He is survived by his wife, Margaret F (McKinney) Baker, and...
Rose Marie Stehle
Mar 29, 2025
On March 29, 2025, RoseMarie Stehle, 86, got her wings and went to walk with the angels.
RoseMarie or “Ma” or “Ruby”, as she was affectionately known to her family and friends was born in Queens, New York, July 15, 1938.
She lived a long life and loved old movies, the Cyclone rollercoaster at Coney Island, Far Rockaway Beach in New York,...
