Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home

Mar 15, 2022

Judith “Judy” Antoinette Nastasi Simoneaux, Age 79, Born June 14, 1943 went to her heavenly home on March 15, 2022. She was the widow of Gary Simoneaux and the daughter of the late Peter, Sr. and Mary Russo Nastasi. She was a native of New Orleans, residing in Morgan City, Metairie, and lived her remaining years as resident of...

Mar 15, 2022

Kirt James Richard, Sr., (56) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at his home in Bridge City, Louisiana, due to heart failure.  Kirt was born in Marrero in 1965, and was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish.  He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth G. Richard.  He is survived by his soulmate and loving wife...

Mar 14, 2022

Robert K. Francois Sr. (Frenchy)

Passed away March 14, 2022 at his home in Chalmette, Louisiana,  at the age of 62.  He is preceded in death by his parents James V. Francois and Lourie A. Soileau Cavallero.

He is survived by his children, Courtney Francois Linwood (Chris) Robert K. Francois,Jr. Aaron J. Francois.

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Mar 14, 2022

Keith Victor Wheeler of Slidell passed away March 14, 2022, at the age of 78.  He was born on December 4, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Harold and Vivian Wheeler.  After Harold retired from the Navy, the family settled in Florida where Keith graduated from Clay High School in 1962.  Keith then went on to attend...

Mar 13, 2022

Joseph Timothy “Timmy” Scholl, Jr, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2022 at the age of 82 at his home in Metairie, Louisiana.  After a brief battle with cancer, Timmy passed away surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Timmy proudly served as a Reserve Lieutenant with the New Orleans police department for 21 years.

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Mar 12, 2022

Jimmie Eloise Sharp Johnson passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday March 12, 2022, at the age of 77. She was a lifelong resident of Folsom Louisiana. Born Saturday September 8, 1945, in Bush, Louisiana to Ira Sharp & Alma Taylor Sharp. Jimmie is survived by her companion of 19 years Harvey Hyatt. Her daughter Susie Gitz...

Mar 9, 2022

Daisy Quintanilla Simoneaux passed away on Wednesday, March 9th at her daughter’s Folsom home.  She was a former resident of Madisonville.  Born in Diriamba, Nicaragua on March 6, 1930, She came to the United States in 1946 at the age of 16 to attend school.  She later became a U.S citizen.

Her love for dancing led her to...

Mar 9, 2022

Paul J. Frank passed away on    March 9, 2022 at the age of 82. He was born in New Orleans and was a resident of St. Bernard Parish. Paul has been reunited with his son, the late Anthony Frank, his parents Jacob and Mildred B. Frank, his sisters, Dorothy Fraychineaud, Mary Ann Aicklen and Jackie Frank.

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Mar 7, 2022

Showalter Jenkins went to be with his Lord on Monday, March 7, 2022 at ST. Tammany Parish Hospital. Showalter was born to Charlie and Gertrude Jenkins. He was raised in a big family with many brothers and sisters.

Showalter leaves behind his devoted wife, Linda Murray Jenkins. He enjoyed spending time at home with his wife watching...

Mar 6, 2022

Yvonne Marange gained her wings on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at the age of 68.  Beloved wife of Ron Marange for 47 years. Loving mother of Jeff (Shannon), Jason, and Kate (Brent).  Amazing granny to Hailey, Caden, Adelaide, and Brody. She is survived by her siblings Judy, Gwenn, Eileen, Sonny, and Debbie. Preceded in death by her parents Anatole and...

Mar 5, 2022

Billye “Faye” Pierce Reynolds, age 91, beloved mother of Cindy Dutsch and Mike Reynolds, went to dwell with the Lord on March 5, 2022.  She was born in Williamsburg, Mississippi on May 19, 1930 to Willie Mae Pierce and Samuel W.    Pierce.

Faye graduated high school at the early age of 16 and attended the University of...

Mar 4, 2022

Lois Catherine Offner was a native New Orleanian and former operator for Bell South before joining the ranks of diligent full-time pioneers serving for several decades. She began her service to Jehovah in 1956 after studying the bible with her future mother-in-law, Theresa Offner. Her husband of 61 years, Lawrence Offner Jr, remained faithful until his death in 2018....

Mar 4, 2022

Amber Marie Steele was a caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Amber, age 37, left this world suddenly on Friday, March 4, 2022, in Chalmette, LA.

Amber was born on July 27, 1984, in New Orleans, LA to Raymond John Steele Jr. and the late Rita Jeanne Walker. Amber was the loving mother of Elijah...

Mar 4, 2022

Irma Byers Holden of Covington, Louisiana passed away on March 4, 2022 at the age of 89. Sheis preceded in death by her husband, Troy Holden and parents, Thomas Byers, Sr. and Doretha Rogers Byers Lawrence Byers and Thomas Byers, Jr.

Irma is survived by her children, Linda Rodriguez (George), Kenneth Holden (Teresa), Dennis Holden (Collen), Shelia...

Mar 3, 2022

Johnny (Binky) Ronald Rusich died Thursday March 3, 2022 at the age of 88.  Beloved husband of Bonnie Schaefer Compagno Rusich for 15 years loving stepfather of Ronnie Compagno and Grandfather of Erica Compagno Maggio (James Jr) and going to be a great grandfather.  Son of the late Albert Joseph Rusich and Bertha Hickman Rusich.  Brother of the late...

Mar 2, 2022

Taaffe was born “a ray of sunshine” (to quote Dr. Browne Mason our pediatrician) on December 19, 1974, and passed away March 2, 2022 of heart failure caused by anorexia and bulimia. She’s the daughter of Michie McHardy Bissell and Edwin A. Stoutz, Jr. and step daughter of Tom Bissell. She’s the youngest of four children and leaves her...

Feb 26, 2022

Robert Raymond Viosca "Bob" born 26 Oct. 1925 in Lakeview New Orleans, died 26 Feb. 2022 at his home in Mandeville Louisiana. On the way to bed, he collapsed suddenly in the arms of his son Randy.

He was the third child of Felix Viosca and Alice Baudean, and was the last of his family. His three...

Feb 25, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of our beloved Jodie Fontcuberta Cooper of Covington, Louisiana on February 25, 2022 at the age of 67.  Jodie was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully.

Momma Jodie, was one of the kindest women to ever walk this earth and our family was blessed to have her as the head...

Feb 22, 2022

Philip Henry Reis, III of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at the age of 51. He is survived by his parents, Philip Henry Reis, Jr., and stepmother, Gayle Reis. He is also survived by his siblings, Penny Reis-Deluca (Chris), Emmett Reis and Peggy Lewis (Chris). Philip is preceded in death by his mother Edna King...

Feb 22, 2022

Ernest John Gonzales Jr. was born on October 26, 1935 and passed away peacefully at age 86 on February 22, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. As a young man he proudly and honorably served his country in the Korean War, where he was also a member of the Military Intelligence Corps. Years later, Ernest worked for the United States Postal...