Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Frederick Goodyear
Dec 23, 2015
Frederick J. Goodyear, a resident of Mandeville, LA, passed away peacefully at St. Tammany Hospital on December 23, 2015. He was 80 years old. Mr. Goodyear was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Frederick and Margaret Makem Goodyear and eldest brother to James and Michael Goodyear. He graduated from William Penn Charter School. In his youth,...
Norman Levenson
Dec 22, 2015
Norman Nathan Levenson, Jr. passed away December 22, 2015 in Covington, Louisiana after a brave battle against cancer. Norman was born May 3, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Son of the late Norman Nathan Levenson, Sr. and Elvy Sanchez Levenson. Norman is survived by his wife, Brenda Brown, his brother Leonard L. Levenson (Stephanie), niece Dr. Stephanie Levenson Slocum...
John Meyers
Dec 22, 2015
John August Meyer, age 88 years old, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. He was the beloved husband of the late Daisy Mury Meyer. Father of Julin Meyer (Cindy), Marcus Meyer (Ann) and Sharon Tellez (Vincent). Grandfather of Angie, Allison and Shane. Son of the late Anna Schloegel Meyer and John Meyer. A native of New Orleans, LA...
Joanna Ruiz
Dec 20, 2015
Joanna Sue Gorby Ruiz passed away Sunday, December 20 at her home in Abita Springs, Louisiana. Formerly of Hammond and New Orleans, she was born April 2, 1945, and in 1966 became the beloved wife of Camilo Ruiz. Joanna was the sister of Barbara Kiser, Clifford Gorby and Michael Gorby, mother of Barbara, Katherine, and Steven, mother-in-law of Patrick...
Ronald Vinson
Dec 19, 2015
Ronald Boyd Vinson, Jr. (“Bubby”), passed away on December 19, 2015 at his residence. He was born on December 20, 1971 in Slidell, Louisiana and grew up in Picayune, Mississippi (where he attended Picayune High School). He also lived in Slidell before moving to New Orleans. Bubby has gone on to meet his “Granny” (Patsy Galatas), his Godfather (Uncle...
Ivy Bush
Dec 16, 2015
Ivy Pearl Bush, 70, was granted her angel wings on December 16, 2015. Her final days were spent surrounded by family that Pearl had touched in so many ways throughout her short, yet very memorable life.
Pearl was born on January 29, 1945 in Orange, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of Pearl River, Louisiana.
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Thomas Ransom
Dec 15, 2015
THOMAS CARL RANSOM, SR, AGE 35 OF INDEPENDENCE LA, COMPLETED HIS DEATH AT ANGIE'S BAR IN INDEPENDENCE ON DECEMBER 15, 2015. THOMAS WAS BORN IN HARLINGEN TX ON NOVEMBER 2, 1980 TO STAN RANSOM AND GEORGIA (PACE) RANSOM. HIS SIBLINGS INCLUDE A BROTHER AND SISTER, AS WELL AS APRIL'S JOY (RANSOM) CASE (DAVY), INDEPENDENCE, LA, AND NICHOLL RANSOM, COLUMBIA,...
Merlin Herberger
Dec 13, 2015
Merlin E Herberger SR age 91 of Covington, LA, departed this life Sunday, December 13th at his home. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Vera Solari Herberger. His parents, Lorenzo and Mable Wenn Herberger. His brothers, L.H. and Neil Herberger and his sister Lois Herberger Aston. He leaves behind a loving family,...
Susan Anderson
Dec 10, 2015
Susan Janet Anderson, a longtime resident of Slidell, passed away of natural causes Thursday December 10th in the comfort of her home at the age of 90.
Sue was born 1925 in Akron Ohio and married her sweetheart Jack after WWII. She and her husband of 67 years moved to Slidell in 1979 and became a members...
Stephen Wilson
Dec 9, 2015
Stephen Hartwell Wilson passed away at his home on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the age of 75. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was a resident of Covington, Louisiana for over 40 years. He was raised in Alexandria, Louisiana where he attended Bolton High School and Louisiana College in Pineville. He was employed at Southeast Louisiana Hospital...
Janis Keller
Dec 8, 2015
Janis Lea Scheeler Keller passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of Max J. Keller, Jr. for 63 years. Loving mother of Guy Keller (Jan Jilek) and Karen Duffy. Sister of Lorraine Blake and the late Violet Mulligan and Virginia Blanchard. Grandmother of Elizabeth Keller Hagstette (Troy), Jessica...
Juanita Gogreve
Dec 3, 2015
Juanita Joy Gogreve went on to be with the Lord on December 3, 2015. She is survived by her daughters Marie DiVincenti Drago and Lisa Gogreve and is preceded in death by her son David DiVincenti Jr. She is also survived by her son-in-law Charles P. Drago Sr. Grandmother to Charles P. Drago Jr., Michael Drago, and Gina Drago...
Charles Trapani
Nov 27, 2015
Charles Joseph Trapani, age 79 years old, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Mary C. Trapani. Father of Giselle Trapani, Jude Trapani and Tara Trapani. Grandfather of Charley Ingraham. Son of the late Charles J. Trapani and Florence W. Trapani. Also survived by a host of loving family members who will miss him very much....
Earl Grillot
Nov 27, 2015
Earl Joseph Grillot, Jr., age 60 years old, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. Former husband of Clara Boe Rodriguez. Father of Stacey Ridgel, Stephanie Grillot Rodgers, Joshua Grillot, Zachary Grillot and Sarah Anne Grillot. Grandfather of Nicollette Grillot, Destiny Vellier, Noah Sheridan, Jacob Ridgel, Magen Ridgel and Justin Ridgel. Great-grandfather of Greysin Anthony. Son of Earl J....
Ward Hawkins
Nov 22, 2015
Ward S. Hawkins Jr. passed from this earth November 22, 2015. He had a long life and left many friends and family behind. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and the love of his life, his beloved wife and mother of his children Rebecca Hawkins. Ward graduated in 1955 from Fortier High School and...
William Stoutz
Nov 22, 2015
Clif passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the age of 46. He was born in New Orleans on December 15, 1968. He is survived by his parents Michie McHardy Bissell (Tom) and Edwin A. Stoutz, Jr., his siblings Catherine Henderson (Kenny), McHardy (Mary) and Taaffe. He is also survived by his daughter Emma and her mother Ashley,...
Lucille Holdford
Nov 18, 2015
Lucille Ladouceur Holdford, age 85, passed from this life on November 18, 2015. Born to Philibert and Alice Ladouceur in Hawksbury, Ontario, Canada, Lucy spent most of her adult life in Fort Lauderdale, FL and Atlanta, GA. But she found a new home and loving friends at Money Hill in Abita Springs, LA. Lucy enjoyed living. She always had...
James Whatley
Nov 18, 2015
James (“Jimmy”) B. Whatley II, of Mandeville, passed away Wednesday (November 18, 2015) at his home. He was born July 14, 1950, in Mobile, Alabama, the son of James Whatley Sr. and Mary Blalack Whatley, both of whom preceded him in death.
Jimmy’s journey through life included becoming a master scuba diver, a boat captain,...
Joyce Rector
Nov 15, 2015
Joyce Rector entered into eternal rest and peace on Sunday evening, November 15, 2015, in the comfort of her home in Covington LA. She was born in Berwick LA 88 years ago and has been a resident of St. Tammany Parish since 1945. In addition to being a loving mother and wife; she was a beautician, an avid bowler, and a member of the VFW and...

