Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Anthony John Matthews
Apr 20, 2025
Anthony John Matthews, born on August 14, 1969, passed away on April 20, 2025. He was a loving father and a cherished son, who touched the lives of many with his kindness and passion.
Anthony was a remarkable individual, known for his participation in the Para Olympics, where he excelled in track, field, and shot put. He had deep love for...
Margaret McKinney Baker
Apr 19, 2025
Margaret McKinney Baker passed away quietly on April 19, 2025, at the age of 91, in Mandeville, LA, near her youngest daughter, Suzanne Cole. Her husband, Gene, had passed just 19 days prior. She lived in Hamilton, IL, for 54 years. Her parents were Edward and Lillie McKinney. She was the last of their 12 children to pass away and...
Mark James Bradley
Apr 19, 2025
Mark James Bradley, aged 64, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2025, in New Orleans, LA. He was born on March 25, 1961, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to parents Walter Bradley Sr. and Virginia Bradley.
Mark was a very kind, compassionate, and considerate man. He greatly loved his family. He was a patriot, having served in the United States Air Force, where...
Richard Allen Dean, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
Richard Allen Dean, Jr., born on March 9, 1955 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, in Franklinton, Louisiana. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.Richard, a proud service member of the United States Army, is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Cline Dean, their two Sons,...
Donald Mastio
Apr 18, 2025
Donald Mastio, born on July 27, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated family man.
A proud member of St. Benedict's Men's Club, fostering connections and friendships that would last a lifetime. Donald was also known for his proficiency in woodworking, a hobby...
Baby Colton Lane Thomas
2025
Colton Lane Thomas was born into the arms of Jesus on April 17, 2025, at approximately 5:40 a.m. at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Though his time with us was brief, his presence left a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who awaited his arrival with love and hope.
Born at just 15 weeks' gestation, Colton was too precious for this...
Joseph Daniel Jarrell Sr.
Apr 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Daniel Jarrell Sr., age 82, on April 14, 2025. Born on October 14, 1942, to Irvin and Ruby Jarrell, Joe dedicated his life to serving others, leaving a legacy of compassion and commitment.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Irvin and Ruby, and his brothers Jerry and...
Theodora H. Gomez
Apr 13, 2025
Theodora “Mawmaw Theo” Gomez, Born May 6, 1938 of Metairie, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most during the days leading up to her passing.
Theodora was the life of every party, a natural caregiver, and the kind of woman who made everyone feel like family....
Paul "Paulie" Nicholas Fowler
Apr 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul "Paulie" Nicholas Fowler, who was born on September 13, 1967. Paulie was from Guilford, England, and resided in Washington Parish (Isabel, Louisiana). Paulie was renowned for his remarkable career as a Master Mason for 40 years, where he proudly held the title of BIG BOSS at Fowler Masonry....
Beverly Holmes
Apr 10, 2025
Beverly Holmes 66, of Angie, Louisiana passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on 4/10/2025. Beverly was born on 5/25/1958 to Laura Mae Breland and James Ikerd in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was adopted as a young child by Talmadge Creel who raised her until his death.
Beverly was known for her fighting, sassy spirit. She battled multiple life-threatening and...
Bruce "Boo Boo" E. Rushing
Apr 10, 2025
Bruce “Boo Boo” E. Rushing, quietly passed away at his home in Bush, Louisiana, on April 10, 2025 at the age of 69.
He was born on September 23, 1955, to Robert and Madeline Rushing, in Bogalusa, Louisiana who preceded him in death, as well as his daughter, Traci Rushing Thomas.
He filled the lives of those around him with warmth, laughter,...
Delton "Buford" Wayne Sharp
Apr 9, 2025
Delton Wayne Sharp “Buford”, passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 62. He was born May 21, 1962, and a lifelong resident of Bush, Louisiana. He graduated from Covington High in 1980. He was an avid Classical Western Movie lover, especially when it came to John Wayne. He was a long-time truck driver and heavy equipment operator....
Benson "Ben" Harrison O'Brien Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
Benson "Ben" Harrison O'Brien, Jr., 73, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Touro Hospital from cancer. He was born on February 1, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Mr. Benson Harrison "Pat" O'Brien, Sr., and the late Mrs. Cara Elizabeth Nolan O'Brien. Ben was a lifetime resident of rural Covington and St. Tammany Parish.
Ben is survived...
Karolyn Sue Blades
Apr 8, 2025
Karolyn Sue Blades, affectionately known as Sue and cherished as Mawmaw, passed away peacefully at her home in Kentwood, Louisiana, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 89.
Born on August 24, 1935, Sue was raised on a cotton and dairy farm during the Great Depression, instilling in her a strong work ethic that defined her life. She excelled as...
Cecil Eric Locke
Apr 8, 2025
Cecil Eric Locke, born February 2, 1968, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 8, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. A devoted husband, father, grandfather and man of faith, he was dedicated to serving others. Cecil served as Pastor at Centenary Methodist Church in Franklinton, Louisiana from June 2021 until his death. He served faithfully as...
David Joseph Thebault
Apr 7, 2025
David Joseph Thebault, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on April 7, 2025, just shy of his 64th birthday.
David was preceded in death by his loving parents, Wilbert and Florence Thebault; his brothers, Wilbert "Bubbie" Thebault and Gerard "Mike" Thebault; and his sister, Patricia McComas.
He is survived by his cherished daughter, Melissa Thebault and stepdaughter, Madeline Christenberry. He...
Bradley Cole Butler
Apr 7, 2025
Brad was born on July 14, 1964, in Denver, Colorado, passed away on April 7, 2025, in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a devoted father, brother, and uncle, widely cherished for his kindness and commitment to his family, friends and community.
Brad was known for his generosity, compassion and desire to help others. He found joy in weight-lifting, volunteering, sharing his faith,...
Clifton Hetler
Apr 6, 2025
Clifton Hetler, fondly known as Cliff, passed away on April 6, 2025. He was a beloved member of the Evergreen Life Services community, and had a love for music and his warm spirit with everyone around him. Cliff was a person who embraced life and cared deeply for others. He had the remarkable ability to forgive easily, no matter the...
Jolynn "Jo" Landry Ricks
Apr 6, 2025
Changes Made to Visitation Venue as of 4/29/2025
Jolynn “Jo” Landry Ricks, 67, of Lacombe, LA, reunited with her daddy, Dorres, and two brothers “Pat” and Donnie, peacefully passing into the arms of Jesus, on April 6, 2025 after a long battle with dementia, surrounded by family.
She was born in New Orleans on January 16, 1958 to Dorres J Landry, Sr....
Martha Helen Poché
Apr 4, 2025
Devoted Mother and Grandmother
Martha Helen Poché, 76, died Friday, April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Martha was born on March 7, 1949 in New Orleans, LA to Drs. William and Margaret Poché. She began her teaching career straight out of college and spent her 42 years of teaching in Jefferson Parish at Westgate Elementary and Meisler Middle School where...
