Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Gerald Joseph Naquin
May 2, 2023
Gerald Joseph Naquin was born on March 23, 1946 and passed on May 2, 2023. He peacefully left this world in the warmth of afternoon sunshine, wrapped in the loving words and arms of his family with the music of Cat Stevens playing gently in the background.
Jay was a gentle soul full of generosity, goodness, joy, and laughter....
Darryl Wayne Carter
May 2, 2023
Darryl Wayne Carter of Lacombe, Louisiana Passed away May 2, 2023, at the age of 44.
Darryl leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents Dennis (Bonnie) Carter and Wanda (Robert) Boone. His Children, Darryl J. Carter, and Caleigh M. Evens. His siblings Blake Carter, Cameron Carter, Robin Boone, Larry Alcorn, and Bob Boone.
He is preceded in death...
Linda Gardner
May 1, 2023
My wife, Linda (Recktenwall) Gardner died on May 1, 2023 surrounded by friend and family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve Gardner, sisters Wendy Recktenwall (Gary Work), Ann Recktenwall (Richard Turley), Beth Recktenwall (Mike Calvet), sister-in-law Sharon Ashby, nieces and nephews and special friend Laura Calvert. She was predeceased by her son, Shane and her...
Joan DuVernay Flettrich
Apr 28, 2023
Joan Duvernay Flettrich passed away on April 28, 2023 in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 89, with her loving family beside her. Mother of Donna Flettrich Bell, Dale L. Flettrich (Heather), Dalton L. Flettrich (the late Delrie), Darren L. Flettrich (Michele), Doreen Flettrich Krueger (Chris) and Darnell Flettrich Kimber. Additionally, she is survived by 10 grandchildren, Jayson, Sabrina, Crystal,...
John Milton Eschete Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
John Milton Eschete, 81, died peacefully at home on April 27th surrounded by family. The only son of "Niki" Eschete and Marie Pelegrín, he grew up humbly with sisters Theresa & Veronica. He joined the Navy at age 17 and later served as a member of USN Seal Team 1 in Vietnam. After returning home he served as an NOPD...
Frank Samuel Pyle Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Frank is free. He is happy and at peace. Frank will be doing all of his favorites for the rest of eternity. Critter watching, fishing in Lake Pontchartrain, drinking a cold one while listening to some country music but above all he’ll be spending his days under the lights of Talledage and Daytona stadium with his favorite driver Dale...
Patricia "Pat" Lynn Bruner
Apr 26, 2023
Patricia Lynn Bruner (Pat), of Covington, Louisiana, passed away on the morning of April 26, 2023 at the age of 75.
She graduated from Covington High School and then went on to graduate from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana.
Her career started in Mandeville, Louisiana at Southeast Louisiana Hospital where she worked as an Occupational Therapist in Rehabilitation...
Daniel "Rock" Garcia
Apr 25, 2023
Daniel "Rock" Garcia of St. Bernard passed away at the age of 39 on April 25, 2023. Daniel is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Lana Garcia.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, His Sister Michelle Garcia Assavedo (Toby Assavedo ) and his Nephews Brandon, Justin, Steven and Austin
Daniel had a great passion for music...
Valerie Joan Wheat
Apr 21, 2023
Valerie “Dut Girl” Joan Serpas Wheat
Cherished Mother, Meme, and Rebel
Valerie Joan Serpas Wheat, 75, passed away in the early hours of April 21, 2023 at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, LA. According to legend, she was born to Agnes and Wallace Serpas Sr. on a stroke of lightning the stormy night of May 28, 1947.
As dramatic...
Justin Smith
Apr 20, 2023
Justin Irvin Smith passed away n April 20, 2023 at the age of 34. Justin is survived by his father Edwin I Smith, his grandfather Donald G. Arnold, Sr., his uncles Donald G. Arnold, Jr. and Paul Arnold, his aunt Marguerite Lamparski as well as numerous cousins.
Justin was well known for his love of Rap music.
Kenneth Vaughan Sollberger Sr.
Apr 18, 2023
Kenneth Vaughan Sollberger passed away of pancreatic cancer on April 18, 2023 at the age of 82 in his Mandeville, LA home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Marie Fulgham Sollberger; his loved brother L. Albert Sollberger, Jr. (Dianne); and his cherished children, K. Vaughan Sollberger, Jr. (Stefani); Peter R....
Cora Catherine Lemoine
Apr 18, 2023
Memorial services for Cora Catherine “Cathy” Lemoine, 75, will be held Saturday, April 29 th at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Mass will begin at 1:00pm, followed by a burial at nearby Saint Joseph Abbey where she will be laid to rest.
Catherine was born and raised in Shreveport, LA and resided in...
Joey Michel, Sr.
Apr 16, 2023
Joey Michel, Sr. of Covington, Louisiana passed away on April 16, 2023 at the age of 72. Joey is survived by his loving partner, Romona Heasty, the mother of his children Mary Michel, his sons Joey Michel (Gretchen) and Michael Michel (Amanda). Joey also leaves behind to cherish his memories, his sister Shirley Ducote, his grandchildren Meghan, Lindsay, Katelyn, Caden...
Robert Paul Bowles Sr.
Apr 13, 2023
Robert “Bob” Paul Bowles, Sr, passed away on April 13, 2023, following a brief illness. Bob was born in Atlanta, GA on October 17, 1936, to Raymond William Bowles and Kathryn Alice Morning Bowles. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Jackie Blackwell Bowles of Bogalusa, LA, and his children Bryan of Wayside, WV, Sheri Wilkins (Dennis)...
Joanne Marie (Sherman) Loyd
Apr 9, 2023
Joanne S. Loyd passed away on Easter Day, April 9, 2023, at the age of 82. Joanne was born in Metairie, Louisiana to Clifford and Marie Sherman.
Joanne is preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Marie Sherman as well as her husband Marshall Loyd.
She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her Children John (Lisa) Heard,...
James Wilton Sumrall Jr.
Apr 7, 2023
James Wilton Sumrall Jr., 59, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents James Wilton Sumrall Sr., Mary Kay Sumrall, and his sister Velma Kay Crowe. Mr. James leaves behind his wife Lisa Covington, Brother Michael Lee Sumrall Sr. (Patricia), Brother-in-law Johnny Crowe nieces and nephews Tara Prats, Michael Sumrall Jr., Austin Sumrall,...
Dorothy "Dottie" Kaizer
Apr 6, 2023
On Thursday, April 6, 2023 Dorothy Kaizer (Dottie) an 83 yr old Lacombe resident, walked through the gates of Heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents Leo and Pearl Piotrowski, her sisters Suzanne and Patricia, her brothers Donald and Richard and five of her children Brenda, Robin, Lisa, James and Tammy. She is also preceded in death with...
Mark (Bert) Carl Bertuccini
Apr 6, 2023
Mark “Bert” Bertuccini passed away peacefully the morning of Thursday, April 6, 2023 at the age of 65. Beloved son of the late Paul T. Bertuccini, Carlyn Draube Bertuccini and loving stepmother Anita Vazzana Bertuccini. Loving husband of 42 years to Patricia Kerth Bertuccini. Survived by his siblings, Dean Bertuccini (Debbie) and Karen B. Lucy (Rick); his children Anthony...
Scott Cory Strauss
Apr 5, 2023
Scott C. Strauss of Bush, Louisiana passed away on April 5, 2023. Scott passed away at his home surrounded by his loved ones, He was a graduate from West Jefferson High School. Scott was an exceptional pool and dart player for the Fishin Stuff were his teammates loved him. He worked as a Volunteer Fire Fighter in Gretna and...
Susan Ann Wilson
Apr 4, 2023
Susan Ann Wilson ,67, was called home on April 4, 2023. She was raised in Harvey, La and resided in Slidell, La. She is survived by her children Carl Wilson(Stacy), Kelly Bear(Michael), Chet Bear(Mindy), and Katie Bear(Matthew). Her siblings Charles Wilson Jr.(Debbie), Deborah Wilson, Irma Crouchet(Raymond), and Joseph Wilson(Lori). Her grandchildren Devin, Caitlyn, Gabrielle, Preston, Carlie, Naujha, Jade, Sophia, Makayla,...
