Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Dec 20, 2014

Janice Catherine Koczan, age 70, passed away at Hospice House in Slidell, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 20, 2014, after a prolonged struggle with cancer. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, she lived for many years in Pennington, New Jersey and Mandeville, Louisiana.  She worked for SteinMart in Mandeville, LA also Fleetcor and Fuelman in Covington, LA for a number of years.  Janice was...

Dec 20, 2014

Don Fedon Dimitrios passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014, surrounded by his family, at his residence in Covington, LA.  Don was born on September 6, 1928 in Alexandria, Egypt.

Don is survived by his children, Paul F. Dimitrios (Jami) and Zoe A. Dimitrios; grandchildren, Devin and Dylan Dimitrios and Sarah and Brianna Dobson; and former wife,...

Dec 20, 2014

Andrew J. Miner, Sr. passed away peacefully, on Saturday, December 20, 2014, in the loving arms of his wife, to the arms of Jesus, surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 11, 1950 in Brooklyn, NY.

Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Kathy McManus Miner; his children, Stacey Maillet (Troy), Andrew J. Miner, Jr.,...

Dec 19, 2014

Mariann Jean Tomberlin passed away on Friday, December 19, 2014, after a short illness, at the age of 25.  She was born on February 9, 1989 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Laura Jean McGrogan Tomberlin and Roger L. Tomberlin.

Mariann is survived by her loving parents; her three wonderful children, Addison Nicole Jean Tomberlin, MaKinley Grace...

Dec 19, 2014

Peter Edward Johnson died in his home on December 19, 2014 in Mandeville, Louisiana and went to Heaven to be with his Creator. He was 37.

Peter was born on September 22, 1977 in Covington, LA, to his parents, Claiborne and Jane (Andy) Johnson. He graduated from Mandeville High School in 1996.

Peter had a...

Dec 17, 2014

Eric Eustis Nordgren departed life on earth and was escorted by God’s angels to his new home in Heaven, on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at the age of 23.  Although his time here with us was much too brief, Eric touched many lives with his kindhearted, witty, and charismatic personality.  He truly was a friend to all.

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Dec 16, 2014

Burton Newcomb Sears passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  He was 97 years old.  Burton was born on July 23, 1917 in Wellesley, Massachusetts  to the late Julia M. Merrick Sears and Nathan F. Sears.  He is preceded in death by the love of his life and wife of 65 years, Jerri...

Dec 16, 2014

Hazel Ann Lamia Casey passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at her residence in Bush, LA at the age of 72.

She was born on Sunday, November 8, 1942 in New Orleans, LA and was preceded in death by her parents, Orenia Bertrand and Anthony "Buddy" Lamia; and her daughter, Michelle Casey.

Hazel is...

Dec 13, 2014

Iris J Myers passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital at the age of 71.  She was born on Wednesday, May 26, 1943 in Madisonville, LA and was preceded in death by her parents, Ottis Myers and Hilda Bernard Myers.

Iris was retired from St. Tammany Parish Hospital where she worked as a...

Dec 12, 2014

Charles Monroe Porter passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the age of 71.  He passed peacefully in his home surrounded by his family.  Charles was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Monroe and May Rita Hecker Porter on July 29, 1943. He was a dedicated family man. Charles is survived by his wife of 49...

Dec 9, 2014

Duane Key Herbert passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, December 9, 2014, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, at the age of 71.  Duane was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Horace and Edith Herbert.  He retired as a Chief Warrant Officer from the United States Coast Guard after 20 years of service.  He went on to teach Sea...

Dec 8, 2014

Dee Signorino Taylor passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014, at the age of 63.  Dee was born on Monday, January 29, 1951, in New Orleans, LA to the late Dorothy Gulino and Paul P. Signorino.

Dee is survived by her daughter, Ashley Taylor Plaisance; son-in-law, Donald Anthony Plaisance, Jr.; grandson, Hunter Mason Plaisance; step-son, Tasso "Tiger"...

Dec 7, 2014

Alexander Simon “Butch” Tourelle, Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Covington, LA at the age of 67.

Alex is survived by his wife of 47 years, Betty Braud Tourelle; his son, Marcus Alexander Tourelle; his daughter-in-law, Tess Troia Tourelle; his grandchildren, Brittany Lynn Tourelle, Brenden Paul Tourelle...

Dec 6, 2014

Mason Killian Mulkey passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 20. Mason is a native of Covington, LA and was born on February 13, 1994 to  his loving parents Jamie and Tina Mulkey. He is also survived by his brothers and sister; Hunter, Bailey, Aiden, and Cooper Mulkey. He is a graduate of Covington High...

Dec 5, 2014

Helen Ruth Appel VanderMolen Castillo passed away on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the age of 78.  Helen was born on Friday, January 3, 1936 in New Orleans, LA.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, John George VanderMolen, Jr. and three daughters, Deborah Ann, Sandra Ann, and Jody Ann, her parents, Althea Gendusa and Joseph...

Dec 3, 2014

Robert Edward Gueringer passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at the age of 73.  Robert was born in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, January 12, 1941.  He was a longtime resident of Uptown New Orleans, the Lakefront, Mid-city and Metairie, LA and most recently, of the Ponchatoula and Hammond area.

Robert was preceded in death by...

Dec 2, 2014

Edward (Bubby, Eddie Boy, Good-time Eddie) John McGuinness, Jr., age 65 of Covington, LA passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 after suffering a fall on August 29, 2014.  He was born in New Orleans, LA on Thursday, July 21, 1949.

He graduated from Redemptorist High School in New Orleans.  He was in the U.S. Marine Corp.  He...

Dec 1, 2014

Muriel Ann Olson Mason, 93, passed away peacefully Monday, December 1, 2014 at Heritage Manor in Mandeville, LA.

She was born in Chicago, Illinois to Harold and Agnes Olson in 1921.  Muriel graduated high school in Moorestown, NJ and then attended Tusculum College in TN until WWII.  As a volunteer for the USO, she met John L....

Nov 27, 2014

Sandra Wells Stevens passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the age of 69.  Sandra was born on Monday, December 18, 1944 in New Orleans, LA to the late Hazel Catherine Berger and Overton Michael Wells.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Arthur Glen Stevens, Jr. and Teena Anne Stevens.

Also survived...

Nov 23, 2014

Lorenza Agnes Ruiz Welch passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at the age of 86.  Agnes was born on Wednesday, August 8, 1928 in New Orleans, LA to the late Pearl Falcon and Wilson Ruiz.

Agnes is survived by her husband, Elbert Milton “Bay” Welch, Sr.; her sons, Elbert Milton Welch, Jr., John Ralph Welch, Dale...