Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Edna Fournet
May 8, 2022
Edna R. Fournet died on Mother’s Day, May 8th, 2022. Born in 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Edna was the youngest of 11 children and cultivated very early on the pleasure of having a generous fold of siblings who fostered her love of attention. She was predeceased by all of her siblings except one, Irma (Al) who will now...
Ada Burson
May 6, 2022
The family of Ada Louise Burson is sad to report that their beloved sister, aunt, and friend died on Friday, May 6, 2022. A Memorial Mass for Ada will be celebrated on Saturday, June18, 2022, at Holy Name of Jesus Church at 6367 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA at 11:00 AM with visitation preceding at 10:00 AM. She...
Kathleen Badinger Pederson
May 6, 2022
On Friday, May 6, 2022 at approximately 7:25pm, Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Badinger Pederson took her rightful place in God's hands to walk with him through the pearly gates they she spoke highly about on many occasions. A strong believer in her faith, Kathy went peacefully and gracefully while surrounded by loved ones. Kathy, whom also went by Kat, mawmaw,...
Sara Fletcher
May 5, 2022
Sara Virginia (Rice) Fletcher departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 5, surrounded by her loving daughter, Kristen, son-in-love, Russell, and granddaughters, Aiden and Meghan.
Ginger, as she was known to family and friends, was born on August 22, 1946 in Meridian, Mississippi to parents, Morgan Eldridge Rice and Minnie (Waller) Rice. Ginger was a talented pianist...
Steve Gross
May 4, 2022
Carl Stephen “Steve” Gross was born in Philadelphia, PA, on May 4, 1946, and passed away peacefully in Slidell, LA, on his birthday, May 4, 2022, at the age of 76. Considering his poetic personality and passion for numbers & dates, entering and exiting this life on the same date was a perfect ending. “MAY THE 4th BE WITH...
Ernest Simoneaux, Jr.
May 4, 2022
Ernest M. Simoneaux, Jr. of Covington, Louisiana passed away May 4, 2022. He lived a passionate and fun-filled life of eighty-one years. He was blessed with a close family and loving parents, Claire (Reppel) and Ernest Simoneaux, Sr.
Ernie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 1, 1940. He attended St. Joseph’s Seminary at St. Benedict’s...
Duane Dunaway
May 2, 2022
Duane Keith Dunaway, 62, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away on May 2nd, 2022. Duane was born in Prentiss, Mississippi on September 26, 1959 to Donald and Anita Dunaway. As his family continued to grow, he showcased his many skills as a carpenter, mechanic and creative enthusiast. He enjoyed a good laugh, good food, spending time outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting...
Stephen Ehrhard
May 1, 2022
Stephen Gerard Ehrhard, beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Stephen was 53 years old. Stephen lived a beautiful life, brought so much joy to so many, and never met a stranger. Our special boy had a smile that could light up a room and was the kindest, purest soul you...
Cathy LeTellier
Apr 30, 2022
Cathy (Penny) Diggs LeTellier, age 73 was a dedicated wife; a loving mother of two children, Christiaan and Angelique; a devoted grandmother of three grandchildren, Zachary, Brooke and Bella; a caring sister, and friend. Cathy passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 30, 2022 in Metairie, Louisiana. Cathy was born on July 17, 1948 to parents Lillian...
Shirley Bordelon
Apr 30, 2022
Shirley Lucille Bradley Bordelon entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the age of 87. Shirley was born March 7, 1935 to the late Raymond Earl and Wilma Keller “Bootsy” Bradley. Beloved wife of Benton J. Bordelon, Jr. for 66 years.
Beloved mother of Benton J. Bordelon, III of Metairie, Bruce Raymond Bordelon of New...
John Byrd
Apr 29, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Harold “Johnny” Byrd of Franklinton, LA, who passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 71. He was born in Natchez, MS on March 15, 1951 and was a graduate of Natchez High School, Class of 1969. In 1973, he graduated from MS State University...
Genevieve Boe
Apr 26, 2022
Genevieve “Jenny” Joyce Mary Boe passed away on Tuesday, April 26, at the age of 88. She is survived by her children, Joseph Borne Sr. (Laura), Richard Borne, Debra Borne Stanich (John), Henry Loescher Jr. (Donna), Yvonne Loescher Davis (Johnny) and Michael Loescher. Daughter of the late Phillip Boe and Sylvia Tinerella. Sister of the late Lorraine “Aunt Bay”...
Philip Fleming
Apr 26, 2022
Philip (Phil) Mire Fleming, age 68, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. He is survived by his adoring wife, Sherrie, daughters Lauren Fleming Wesley (Brian) and Kim Fleming Wilson (Josh), son Philip Domm Fleming, stepson Clinton Dawson Durrett, brothers John Fleming (Louise) and Mark Fleming (Regina), and sister Sharon...
Betty Stipelcovich
Apr 25, 2022
Betty Jean Stipelcovich, aged 81, passed away April 25th following a brief cancer illness. She died in her house surrounded by loving family and cared for by her adoring husband. Betty was first and foremost a loving and wonderful wife to her husband of 63 years Melvin Stipelcovich who survives her. She was also the most caring and loving mother...
Gerald Saurage, Jr.
Apr 22, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Saurage, Jr. age 68 died on April 22, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center. Beloved husband of Cathey Beninate Saurage. Loving father of Brannon Saurage Gillies (Mike Verges). Loving step-father of Kevin LaCour (Tracy) and Tracey Schlink. Grandfather of Tyler Menesses, Landen Schlink, Kennedy Schlink, McKenzie LaCour, McKenna LaCour and McKayla LaCour. He is also survived by his...
Kelly Brogdon
Apr 20, 2022
"Kelly Jean (Avants) Brogdon, of Slidell, Louisiana born on December 4, 1963 to Joe and Catherine Avants of Baton Rouge, Louisiana passed away at the age of 58 on April 20, 2022 with her husband at her side in Slidell, Louisiana.
She loved her family and friends as immensely as she was loved by them, she never...
Paul Post
Apr 19, 2022
Paul Joseph Post, first-born and only son of Ralph (deceased) and Bernice Post was born in St. Ann’s hospital in Cleveland, Ohio early in the morning of October 26, 1948. He attended Our Lady of Peace from kindergarten through grade eight, and Benediction High school from which he graduated in 1966. Paul went to Kent State University from 1966...
Tate Pellegrin
Apr 17, 2022
Tate Douglas Pellegrin blessed us with his presence on August 26, 1995. He left us on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. It is believed that to go to God on a high holiday day is a sign of the goodness of the soul. He was truly a beautiful soul with a huge heart. He loved big! Tate’s smile lit...
George Kobitz, Sr.
Apr 17, 2022
George Conrad Kobitz, Sr, age 80, peacefully passed away at home on April 17, 2022. He was born August 31, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1959 until 1962. George married the love of his life, Mary Zonia Kobitz, in December of 1966.
George is survived by his sons and their...
Jerry Houser
Apr 16, 2022
Jerry Eddie Houser of Mandeville, LA left this life on Saturday April 16, 2022. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family. Jerry was born on March 21, 1943, in Bristol, TN to the late parents of Joseph Clarence Houser and Mary Katherine Garland. Jerry was one of eight siblings and is survived by his brother Glenn....
