Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Mary Viola
Jul 5, 2014
Mary Agnes Braniff Viola passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2014, age 86.
Daughter of the late John Braniff and Anna Flohr Braniff. Beloved wife
of the late Bazile (Jack) Viola. Mother of Constance M. Ward (Kenneth)
and Jacqueline A. Viola. Grandmother of Tania Ward Vining (Paul), Jennifer Ward Gremillion (Pierre), Brent Ward...
Evelyn Brown
Jul 3, 2014
Evelyn Carlisle Brown, age 80 years passed away peacefully at her home in Abita Springs, LA surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Edward Henry “Red” Brown. Mother of Judith Brown Myers, Bonnie Brown Schultz and Patricia Brown Melancon. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Sister of Carolyn Carlisle Jaeger. ...
Emily Howard
Jul 1, 2014
Emily (Sis) Savoie Howard, A native of Lockport, LA and resident of Ponchatoula, LA for the past 1.5 years, and homemaker, passed away peacefully, at her home at the age of 84, on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Surviving her death is her husband of 53 years, Billy J. Howard; also survived by her four children: Lori Howard Soler (Alex),...
LeRoy Markway
Jun 29, 2014
Leroy Henry Markway passed on to eternal rest on Sunday, June 29, 2014 in Slidell, Louisiana after a protracted illness. Born on July 5th, 1924 in Jefferson City Missouri, he was just shy of his 90th birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben S. Markway and Genevieve Eveler Markway; brother, Robert Charles and sister, Genevieve Katherine....
Robert Drew
Jun 27, 2014
Robert L. Drew passes away peacefully at his home on Friday June 27, 2014 surrounded by family. He was 82. Born in Duffy, MS, he was a resident of New Orleans, LA, Metairie and his last years in Covington, LA. Beloved by his wife of 61 years Frances Tucker Drew, son Robert L. Drew. Daughters Donna F. Southern, Patricia...
Leon Fussell
Jun 20, 2014
Leon Fussell, 74 , of Bush, Louisiana , passed away on June 20, 2014, due to congestive heart failure.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 24 th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm at Hebron Baptist Church in Bush, Louisiana. He will be buried at the Fussell Family Cemetary in Blond.
Leon was born in Blond, Louisiana on March 24,...
Earl West Jr.
Jun 10, 2014
Earl C. West, Jr., a native of Mandeville, La. and resident of Metairie, LA, passed away on June 10, 2014 at the age of 67. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl C. West, Sr. and Bernice H. West. He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Sharyn W. West. He is survived by two children,...
Odie Kiviaho
Jun 8, 2014
Odie Mae Witt Kiviaho, “Ms. Odie,” entered the gates of heaven after peacefully passing away at her home on June 8, 2014. She was surrounded by her entire family at the time of her death. Ms. Odie was a young, eighty-two years of age. A retired United States Postal Worker, Ms. Odie was also an entrepreneur and business owner....
William Young
Jun 6, 2014
William Thomas Young was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He died peacefully on June 6, 2014 at the age of 89. During World War II he was trained to be a fighter pilot with the United States Army Air Corps. He was educated at the John Herron Institute in Indianapolis where he had a scholarship, the University of Cincinnati,...
Anna Melerine
Jun 6, 2014
On Friday June 6, 2014 Anna Melerine was called home to heaven to join her eternal love ones at age 79. She was a lifelong resident of Delacroix Island and wife of Clinton (Buddy) Melerine for 60 years. Mother of the late Barry Melerine, also survived by Donna Melerine, Pam & Philip Mones, Clinton & Stephanie Melerine, Philip &...
Loretta Collins
Jun 3, 2014
Loretta Durocher Collins, age 78, Passed away on Tuesday June 3, 2014 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home in Amite, LA. She was born in Thibodaux, La. on September 10, 1935. She was predeceased by her father Nelson Joseph Durocher and her mother Lana Tabor Durocher. She is survived by her loving daughter Laura Collins and her Fiance, Jeff Fuller, Laura's...
Anastasia Vinas
May 31, 2014
Mrs. Anastasia Aridia Vinas, age 95, of Clute, TX, passed away May 31, 2014. She was born in San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic to the late Federico and Julia Sagredo - Simo. She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Rafael Aristides Vinas - Bonnelly. For many years she enjoyed entertaining diplomats as...
