logo-image

Obituaries

Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Ronald Joseph Navarro, Sr.

Ronald Joseph Navarro, Sr.

Jan 10, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie, Ron” Joseph Navarro, Sr. was called home by our heavenly Father on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 76.

Ronald was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Roland and Rose Mary Navarro. The family later moved to Meraux, Louisiana where the family grew and it became home for many years. 

Ronald attended Holy Cross High and...

Brenda Faye King

Brenda Faye King

Jan 10, 2024

Brenda Faye Nettles King passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at the age of 79.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reba McManus Nettles and Frank Nettles, her husband Wayne King, brother Joseph F. Nettles and her daughter Vicki Q. Johnson.

She is survived by her two sisters Betty Keating and Helen Candies, her children Rachel Tyrney...

Welton Antione LeBlanc

Welton Antione LeBlanc

Jan 9, 2024

Welton A LeBlanc, 90, of Bush, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home on January 9th , 2024. Welton was born on May 20th , 1933, to Pierre and Alice LeBlanc, in Morganza, Louisiana.

Welton meet his loving wife Lorraine and married on December 9 th , 1956. Welton and Lorraine went on the have seven children, Emma Tatum (Daniel),...

Dale Hastings Fletcher

Dale Hastings Fletcher

Jan 8, 2024

Dale Fletcher of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away at the age of 76 on January 8, 2024.

Dale leaves behind his loving children, Ben Fletcher, David Fletcher (Brandi), Ethan Fletcher (Mysti), his sister Ann Fletcher Burton, as well as nine grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren.

Dale had a love for fishing and repelling. Most of all he enjoyed hanging out with his...

Edward Earl Galloway

Edward Earl Galloway

Jan 8, 2024

Edward Earl Galloway (Ed), son of Mary Kahl Galloway and George Washington Galloway, born September 19, 1955 Passed awayMonday January 8, 2024 at his home in Pearl River, La. Edward was proceeded in death By his Mother, Father and Sister Yvonne Galloway Holifield.

He is survived by his son Jesse Martin, a brother Harold Galloway (Diane), Brother in law...

Ann Ball Guin

Ann Ball Guin

Jan 8, 2024

 

Ann Ball Guin, 90, born in Bogalusa, LA died from complications of RSV Monday, January 8, 2024. Ann was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years Edward L Guin, parents Walter Riley and Odra Smith Ball of Greene County, MS, siblings Johnny Charles Ball and Ronnie Glynn Ball. She is survived by her daughter Debra Guin Schmitt...

Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr.

Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr.

Jan 7, 2024

Edwin Carleton Baum, Jr., 70, died on January 7, 2024, in Covington, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.

Ed was born in Opelika, Alabama to Edwin Carleton Baum, Sr., and Mary Ann McDonald Baum. During Ed’s early life, his father’s work as a chemical engineer in the space industry took the family to Los Angeles, California; Cambridge, England and Cape...

Anita Marie Hudson

Anita Marie Hudson

Jan 7, 2024

Anita Marie Hudson, age 61, of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on January 7, 2024.

Anita leaves behind to cherish her loving memories, her loving children, Jessica Labit (wife Kelly), Dustin Cumberland (wife Bridgett), siblings, Jimmy McKnight, Patrick McKnight, Alesia Lebatard and Angela Parish. She also leaves behind her precious grandchildren, Gabe Schrader, Kassidy Labit, Lily Newby, Phoebe Cumberland, Adrianna Cumberland...

Elwood "Kenneth" Barker

Elwood "Kenneth" Barker

Jan 7, 2024

 

Elwood “Kenneth” Barker, a lifelong resident of St. Tammany Parish, went to Heaven on January 7, 2024.  He was born on September 18, 1936 and lived most of his life in the Lee Road area.  He was married to the late Margaret Mendow Barker for over 67 years.  He is survived by his sons Jeff (Tonia), Craig, and Jody...

Rodney McLain

Rodney McLain

Jan 6, 2024

Rodney Wayne McLain, Sr., 68, of Covington, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2024 surrounded by his children and family.  Born on November 7, 1955, in Covington, Rodney was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Rodney was a skilled builder and took pride in creating a home...

Robin Ian Fraser-Orr

Robin Ian Fraser-Orr

Jan 4, 2024

Robin Ian Francis Fraser-Orr, at age 70, passed away on January 4, 2024, at University Hospital, New Orleans.   Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, the third child of Col. James Ian Francis Fraser-Orr "Chris" and Winifred Agnes Audry Butler "Tiggy."   Robin's father served in the British Army which required them to move around frequently during his childhood.  In addition to...

Cathy Lynn LaFrance

Cathy Lynn LaFrance

Jan 4, 2024

 

Cathy Lynn LaFrance, was born August 23, 1959 in New Orleans. She passed  away peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024 after a long battle with  multiple chronic illnesses.  

Cathy is survived by her loving Father, Leo Paul LaFrance, Jr., her brother Leo P.  LaFrance, III, her sisters, Stephanie LaFrance Reed, Joel LaFrance Swindler  (Gary), Victoria LaFrance...

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III

Jan 3, 2024

Philip Cinna Boudreaux, III, a resident of Gretna, Louisiana, passed away on January 3, 2024 at the age of 64.

Philip leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his siblings Kevin Boudreaux Sr. (Marie), Keith Boudreaux (Dixie) and Ann Marie Boudreaux Gauthreaux (Clayton).

He was a loving uncle to Becky Boudreaux Miller (Charles), Derrrick Boudreaux (Carissa), Shannon Boudreaux Wilson (Scotty),...

William Pryor Shelhorse

William Pryor Shelhorse

Jan 3, 2024

William Pryor Shelhorse, age 79 of Mandeville, Louisiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 3rd, 2024.

He is preceded in death by his parents William Shelhorse and Thelma Mildred Shelhorse, grandson Nathan Corke, Son-in-law Darryl Kulick; Siblings Elaine Ennis and Robert Shelhorse.

William is survived by his loving wife Patricia Niedzialek Shelhorse; children...

Robert Lee Butler

Robert Lee Butler

Jan 2, 2024

Robert Lee Butler, 55, of New Orleans, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on January 2, 2024.

Robert, loving father, brother and friend was an elevator mechanic who followed in his father’s footsteps.

He loved nothing more than boiling seafood, frying turkeys and being around the people he cared about. He loved to fish, being on or around the water since...

David Allen Miller

David Allen Miller

Jan 2, 2024

 

David Allen Miller of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on January 2, 2024 at the age of 89. 

David leaves behind to cherish his loving memories, his loving wife Sue M. Miller, his children; Sara Miller (Richard Westervelt), Brion Miller (Nancy), Matthew Miller (Cecy), Patrick Miller (Tricia), David Miller, Jr. (Patti), Jill Whelton (Greg) and Cecilia Wand. He also leaves...

Henry Paul Clayton III

Henry Paul Clayton III

Dec 30, 2023

Henry Paul Clayton III, born March 22, 1970 in Ville Platte, LA, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the age of 53. He is survived by his mother, Janet Claire Boothe Lopez, father, Henry Paul Clayton Jr, stepmother, Karen Robertson, brother, David Ashton Clayton, loving and caring cousins, family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin

Dec 29, 2023

 

Barbara Tranchant Gaudin, age 83, gained her angel wings on December 29, 2023. She was born in New Orleans where she resided most of her life before moving to the Northshore, specifically Covington, 18 yrs ago, after Hurricane Katrina.

Barbara was married to the love of her life, Joseph (“Joe, Errol”) Gaudin Sr. In January, they would be married...

Sharon Becker Couture

Sharon Becker Couture

Dec 28, 2023

 

Sharon Becker Couture passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2023. She was  preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Douglas. P. Couture, her parents Erick Clifton Becker  and Lelia Molere Becker, her sister Jean Becker Pendergast, her brother-in-law Paul Persigo and her  step-granddaughter, Bridget Melerine. She is survived by her companion, Philip A. Hollard, her sister ...

Jimmy Gurry Britt

Jimmy Gurry Britt

Dec 28, 2023

Jimmy Gurry Britt passed away peacefully at the age of 75 at his home in Mandeville on December 28, 2023.

He was born in Eupora, MS to the late Gurry and Beulah Britt.  He is survived by his wife, Janice, and three daughters: Laurie Britt, Amanda Dye, and Cassandra Billiot. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren: Megan Britt, Mitchell...

Share by: