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Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Herbert Lee Coakley, Jr.

Herbert Lee Coakley, Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

Herbert Lee Coakley Jr. passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the age of 79. He is survived by Patsy Coakley; his children, Troy Coakley (Michelle), Shannon Coakley, Angela Coakley (Joshua), and Melissa C Gleason (Keith).Grandfather "Pawpaw" of Dennis “Trey” Galloway III, Dalton Galloway, Corey Coakley (Tiffany), Austin Coakley, Brandon Coakley, Madison Coakley, Allison “Ally” Coakley, Brantley Parish Coakley,...

Laura May Corbett-Hurston

Laura May Corbett-Hurston

Apr 3, 2024

Laura Corbett-Hurston passed away April 3, 2024, at the age of 71. Laura was a resident of Covington, Louisiana but was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts and lived most of her life in Middleboro Massachusetts. She was born to Paul Kujanpaa and Ethel Kujanpaa on August 16, 1952. 

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Kujanpaa and her first husband...

Richard Francis Evans Jr.

Richard Francis Evans Jr.

Apr 3, 2024

Richard Francis Evans Jr., of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on April 3, 2024 at the age of 83. Richard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to, Richard F. Evans Sr. and Louise Gagliano Evans on May 14, 1940.Richard leaves behind his loving wife, Mary Alice Evans, his children, Michelle Ann Castin (Kerry Castin)  and Melinda Annette Miller (Michael Miller) and...

David Stephen Scherer Sr.

David Stephen Scherer Sr.

Apr 3, 2024

David Stephen Scherer Sr., aged 64, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Hammond.

David was the devoted husband of Jeanine Genre Scherer for 42 years. At the young age of 22, he founded his construction company and gained recognition for completing numerous houses, structures, and surfaces. David’s dedication to his work was...

Ronald James Naquin

Ronald James Naquin

Apr 2, 2024

Ronald James Naquin of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away at home with his family by his side on April 2, 2024 at the age of 69.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Naquin, his children, Jacob Segrave (Katie), Amy Meaux (Eric), his sister Pamela Carlin, and grandchildren Logan, Olivia and Emma Louise.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sterling...

Jeremy Wayne Long

Jeremy Wayne Long

Apr 2, 2024

Jeremy Wayne Long of Amite, Louisiana passed away on April 2, 2024 at the age of 49. 

Jeremy leaves behind his loving mother Laurie Jean Smith, his father Terry Wayne Long (Sandy), his children; Ashley N. Long, Christopher W. Long, Tylor B. Long, Emilie A. Long, his children of the heart, Justin Rowley, Ted Mclemore, as well as his siblings, Angela...

Ethel Brown Ganucheau

Ethel Brown Ganucheau

Apr 1, 2024

    Ethel Brown Ganucheau passed away April 1, 2024, at the age of 80. Ethel was a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana and a native of New Orleans. She was born to the late Storm McGoughey Brown and Cecile Dickenson Brown on December 1, 1943. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald Paul Ganucheau; and siblings, Joyce Steimle...

Gene Arthur Smith

Gene Arthur Smith

Mar 30, 2024

Gene Arthur Smith of Amite, Louisiana passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 81 with his family at his side. 

Gene leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his wife Laurie J. Crenshaw Smith, his children; Dr. Angela Jones (D.), John Hall, Kevin Hall, Jeremy Long, Angela Long, Dr. Shannon Smith (David), Melody Grimes (Christopher), as well as...

Curtis S. Stansbury

Curtis S. Stansbury

Mar 29, 2024

Curtis Stansbury moved on at the age of 89 on March 29, 2024 in the comfort of his home. Curtis was born in Marrero, Louisiana on September 23, 1934 to Charles and Elda Stansbury.

Curtis joins his loving wife Loretta Stansbury, Parents Charles and Elda and his brother Charles Stansbury Jr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his children Rita Landry...

Karen Ann Mathes

Karen Ann Mathes

Mar 28, 2024

 On Thursday, March 28, 2024, Karen Ann Mathes passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Karen was preceded in death by her father, James Joseph Mathes, Jr., and her brother, Rick James Mathes. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Alphonse Mathes, and beloved niece, Kayla Nicole Mathes. Karen was a proud graduate of Archbishop Chapelle High School and remained...

Barbara Jean Berthelot

Barbara Jean Berthelot

Mar 28, 2024

Barbara Finn Berthelot passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at  her home in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 73. Barbara enjoyed cooking, live music and festivals of any kind. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Albert Elmore Finn and  Annie Mae Sweeney Finn. She is survived by her Life Partner William  (Billy) Cossich, her two loving sons, Don...

Merlene Thais Jewell

Merlene Thais Jewell

Mar 27, 2024

Merlene Flair Jewell of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 81. Merlene was born to Merlin and Rita Flair in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 29, 1942.

Merlene joins her Parents Merlin Flair and Rita Flair and her loving husband, Robert “Butch” Jewell in paradise. 

She leaves behind to cherish her memories her Son, Robert Jewell,...

James Wesley Taylor

James Wesley Taylor

Mar 23, 2024

James Wesley Taylor passed away at the age of 76 on March 23, 2024

James is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Sharon Darlene Adams Taylor and his siblings Alice Taylor Corkern, Shirley Taylor Primes ad T.J. Taylor

James is preceded in death by his Parents Tasso and Mary Anthony Taylor, and Siblings Gayle Taylor Oswald and Sam Taylor

James worked...

Edward Taylor Ursin

Edward Taylor Ursin

Mar 23, 2024

Edward Taylor Ursin passed away peacefully Saturday March 23, 2024. He was 99 years old and born July 5, 1924. He was the son of George Ursin and Nina Ellen Frazee and was married to Evelyn Georgette Tourne’ who predeceased him. He is survived by his four children: Susonne, Edward II, Nina and Stephen, and his three grandchildren and one...

Carolyn Ann Babin

Carolyn Ann Babin

Mar 22, 2024

Carolyn Ann Babin passed away at home with her three daughters by her side on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the age of 73. She is preceded in death by her parents, Morris Joseph Babin, Sr. and Hilda Marie Schellhaas Babin and by her brother, Morris (Jay) Babin, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Melanie Cambas Favalora (Kenny), Amy...

William Mayzak

William Mayzak

Mar 18, 2024

William Stanley Mayzak, 81, of Slidell, LA, passed away at Highland Hospital in Picayune, MS on March 18, 2024.William, AKA Bill, was born in Rochester, New York on 1/8/1943 to Mary and Charles Mayzak. Bill often talked about how he had to shovel snow prior to his dad leaving for work in the morning and had to shovel snow again...

Emiliano Valentino Viada

Emiliano Valentino Viada

Mar 16, 2024

Emiliano Valentino Viada of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 71. 

Emiliano leaves behind to cherish his memories, his siblings Maria Elaine Viada, Edward Joseph Viada, Jr., Rickie El Mario Viada and Eugene Rafeal Viada. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews he enjoyed being with, including his special needs niece Wendy that he always...

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr.

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr.

Mar 16, 2024

Ricardo Luis Pequeño Sr. of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 64. Ricardo was born to Leandro Pequeño and Natalia Avila Pequeño in Kenner, Louisiana on May 23, 1959. He is preceded in death by his Father Leandro Pequeño children Crystal Raines (Slaughter), Ricardo Luis Pequeño Jr., and Brother Ronald  Pequeño He leaves behind to cherish...

Captain Charles B Smith, Jr.

Captain Charles B Smith, Jr.

Mar 16, 2024

Captain Charles "Smitty" B. Smith. Jr.  of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on March 16, 2024 at the age of 75.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories, his wife Beth Craddock, his son Charles “Chuck” B. Smith, III, as well as his nieces Dawn Schooley Garza (Joey), Robbi Schooley and nephew Lance Schooley (Susan).

He is preceded in death by his parents,...

James "Jim" Broadway

James "Jim" Broadway

Mar 15, 2024

James (Jim) Broadway a Korean War Veteran age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024.  He was a resident of Covington, Louisiana.  Jim was born on June 10, 1934 in Port Neches, Texas to Owen and Evie Broadway. He loved riding his motorbike, hunting, fishing, and cooking his favorite recipe turkey gumbo.Thank you Jim for your service to our...

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