Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Daisy Lynn Bourgeois
Sep 19, 2023
Daisy Lynn Bourgeois, age 83, of Slidell, LA entered peacefully into the arms of our Lord on September 19, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Valenza and Mayola Oser, and stepfather George Oser.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Robert (Bob) E. Bourgeois,...
Gracie Merlyn McMorris Sawyer
Sep 19, 2023
Gracie Merlyn McMorris Sawyer (77) of Covington, La. died Tuesday September 19, 2023 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. She was born July 19, 1946 in Madisonville, La. Daughter of the late Thomas and Marguerite Koppenal McMorris.
She is survived by four daughters, Laura Fernandez, Rhonda Hamilton, Tommiandra Mclain, and April Sawyer; five Grandchildren, Tiffany, Kristen, Emily, Kyle, and Cameron; three...
Lawrence Harold Bates
Sep 19, 2023
Lawrence Harold Bates, known to his loved ones as Harold or HB, passed away on September 19, 2023, at the age of 80 after a short illness. He was born on October 7, 1942, in Leesville, La. He lived in Metairie, La while raising his children, then moved to Ponchatoula, La after his retirement. HB was a very loving, fun,...
Patricia "Patty" Alker
Sep 18, 2023
On September 18, 2023, Our Lord called his faithful servant, Patricia ("Patty") P. Alker, home.
She was seventy-seven (77) years young. Patty was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on August 30, 1946. She grew up in Seattle Washington, and graduated from Mercer Island High School before moving to New Orleans in 1963. She attended UNO and Tulane. She met the love...
Brenda Lee Glass
Sep 17, 2023
Brenda Lee Glass of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the age of 69. Brenda leaves behind her loving children Gidgitt Stein (Todd), Donald Glass, Adam Glass (Melissa), and Bridget Glass, her siblings; Pat Jacob, Joey Stein, Ronnie Stein and Nancy Spell. She also leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her grandchildren Shay, Jordan,...
Joseph Vincent Francipane
Sep 16, 2023
Joseph Francipane, age 98 passed away early Saturday, September 16, 2023. Joe was born March 23, 1925, in New Orleans to the parents of Angelo Francipane and Nenfa Plances. He enlisted in the Navy on March 24, 1942, and was honorably discharged on March 30, 1946. He completed his high school education at Delgado Junior College.
On February 3 rd...
Peggy Lavin Schaefer
Sep 14, 2023
Peggy Lavin Schaefer, a resident of Folsom, Louisiana, joined her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the age of 71 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 01, 1951 to the late James William Lavin Sr. and Gladys Hammant Lavin. She grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana with her two...
Alvin (A.J.) Gillan, Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
Alvin J. Gillan, Jr., known by his loved ones as “A.J.”, 72, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Alvin (A.J.) is preceded in death by his father and mother. He was the son of the late Alvin J. Gillan, Sr. and the late Pauline M. Gillan.
For the past 50 years, he was the...
Nellie Gibbs Collins
Sep 12, 2023
Nellie Gibbs Collins passed away on September 12, 2023 at the age of 81. Nellie leaves behind to cherish her memories, her children Teresa Elskoe, Janice riley, Lilly Collin and Christopher Collins. Nellie also leaves behind her sons-in-law, James Bartley and Gregory Kemp.
Nellie is preceded in death by her parents, Norman Gibbs and Nellie Bennett, her brother James...
Rosalinde Baham
Sep 12, 2023
Rosalinde Baham of Folsom, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the age of 67.
Rosalinde leaves her loving siblings behind to cherish her memories, Florence Baham, Noel Baham, Raymond Baham (Cheryl Gates), Fulton Baham and Clark Baham.
Rosalinde is preceded in death by her parents Hulon J. Baham and Silvia G. Flott Baham.
She enjoyed spending...
Jesse (Jay) Claude Gardner Jr.
Sep 10, 2023
Jesse Claude Gardner Jr., of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away on Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at the age of 52 years old. Jay's journey began on May 6, 1971, in Picayune, Mississippi, where he was born to proud parents Jesse Claude Gardner Sr. and Ruthie Mae Rogers Gardner.
Jesse has left behind loving Wife of 23 years Michelle Noto Gardner, Children...
Sarah DeLeisselline Flott
Sep 9, 2023
Sarah DeLeisselline Flott passed away at the age of 41. Sarah was born in California to Troy Flott Sr. and Jacqueline Kegel.
Sarah leaves behind her parents Troy and Jacqueline. Her Children Jacaylynn "Willow" Flott, Jacaleb Dwayne Flott, Brother Cameron Flott and Troy Flott Jr.
She loved her family and music. She enjoyed watching reality television shows. She loved and just...
Gary James Taylor, Sr.
Sep 9, 2023
On January 9, 2023, Gary James Taylor Sr. journeyed from this world, headed home to reunite with his past loved ones... MotherViolet, brother Gregory, sister Sharon, brother Henry, his Grandma Vickory, nephews Greg and Mark and many more. He will be missed by his wife Patti, daughter Kristie, son Gary Jr and his wife Jessie, sister in law Anna, cherished...
Allen Joseph Lottinger Sr.
Sep 8, 2023
Allen Joseph Lottinger, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Sept. 8, 2023, at his home in Luling, in the loving arms of his caregivers Dean and Amy Church (daughter). He was a loving husband, beloved father, faithful provider, world traveler, friend, hero and journalist.
Lottinger was the publisher and founder of the River Parishes Guide, the...
Barnabas "Barney" Abel Landry
Sep 6, 2023
Barnabas Abel Landry, 71, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at Lakeview Hospital, surrounded by his loving family in his final days. His devoted wife of over 50 years, Donna, was by his side until the end.
Born on Tuesday, February 12, 1952, in Morgan City, LA, to the late Stephen Joseph Landry and Sadie...
Michael Joseph Guaraggi
Sep 6, 2023
Mr. Guaraggi passed from this life at his home in Pearl River, Louisiana. He was born to the late Leonard Guaraggi and Delores Downing Guaraggi. He is survived by his only child, Danielle Domingue, his sisters Kathy Guaraggi, Susanne Guaraggi, and Donna Guaraggi (Walter). He is also survived by his loving companion and best friend Evelyn Nolting, godson Joseph Thibodeaux,...
Stephen M. Crow, Ph.D.
Sep 5, 2023
Stephen Martin Crow, 81, passed away on September 5, 2023. Born in Alexandria, LA on March 29, 1942, Crow was the younger son of A.L. 'Blackie' Crow and Janette Martin Crow who preceded him in death along with brother Robert, nephew Robert, Jr., niece Tracey Watson and infant daughter Barbara. Survivors include wife Suzanne, daughters Stephane Lynn (Frisco, TX), Jennifer...
Eldon James Daigrepont Sr.
Sep 4, 2023
Eldon James Daigrepont Sr.Violet, Louisiana - Eldon James Daigrepont Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 9, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Eldon was a Master Carpenter with the Carpenters Union and served with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was also...
Elizabeth Ramona Brown
Sep 3, 2023
Ramona Brown of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away September 3, 2023 at the age of 89. Ramona was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Joe and Ethel Brookshire on June 27, 1934.
Ramona is preceded in death by her parents Joe and Ethel Brookshire, Her loving husband Carlton Brown, and her son Dale “Squeaky” Brown.
Ramona Leaves behind her Daughter Tammy Hawkins...
Helen Gottschalk
Sep 3, 2023
Helen (Kropog) Gottschalk passed away in Pensacola, FL on Sept 3,2023. Helen was born on April 19, 1941 to Elizabeth (Jushasz) Kropog and Mike Kropog in Springfield, LA. After high school she began work at Piccadilly Cafeteria in Baton Rouge, where she met Leander Gottschalk. The two were married in February 1963 and spent 56 years together before Leander...
