Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Peggy Baker-Brett
May 10, 2021
Peggy Baker Brett was born to Isabel and John Baker on July 13, 1948 in Seattle, Washington. She was the middle sister to Colleen Plaisance and Deborah Dubuc. Her dad was in the army and they lived all over but went to rest and play in Buras, Louisiana where her grandfather owned orange orchards and her uncles were shrimpers....
Melvin Oalmann
May 10, 2021
Melvin D. Oalmann, of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at the age 79.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Oalmann, Sr and Clara Blossman Oalmann as well as his siblings, Frank and Gloria.
Melvin worked as an Iron Form worker for many years. He enjoyed camping, going to...
Nancy Travis
May 9, 2021
On Sunday, May 9, 2021 Nancy Travis, loving wife and mother of three children passed away at the age of 78, Nancy was born on November 2, 1942 to Thomas and Grace Meyers. On June 7, 1958 she married Francis Travis and they raised 3 children. Nancy had a passion for God and lived her life in service...
Ty Gilmore
May 9, 2021
On May 9, 2021, Ty Sterling Gilmore went home to be with the Lord, at the age of 20. He was our beloved son, grandson and nephew. He attended St. Stanislaus since 7th grade and was a junior member of the Bay Waveland Yacht Club. Sailing was his passion. Ty had a heart of gold and always thought of...
Dorothy Wainwright Cooper
May 9, 2021
Dorothy Belle Wainwright Cooper passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021,at the age of 92, in Madisonville, LA. Dorothy was born on February 2nd, 1929 in Hammond, LA, to her parents Frank Wainwright and Audrey Belle Vinyard Wainwright. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Louis A. Cooper, her sister, Laura Maxine Hoover and her...
Sherry Westmoreland
May 7, 2021
Sherry Diane Westmoreland age 51 passed away on the morning of May 7, 2021. Sherry was born on September 24, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sherry was a resident of Washington Parish for most of her life. Sherry was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Sherry is preceded in death by her father Walter Wesley Whitehead, her mother Patricia,...
Judith "Judy" Knape
May 7, 2021
Judith “Judy” Lavelle Knape (née Pynes) age 73, Mandeville, LA, passed away peacefully at home from lung cancer on the afternoon of Friday, 7 May 2021 while surrounded by her son, sister, and daughter-in-law. She is preceded in death by her partner Bill Kiernan, her parents, James Lavelle Pynes and Jeanne Louise Pynes LeMay (née McCalman), and brother-in-law Patrick...
Carolyn Maffettone
May 5, 2021
On Wednesday, May 5th, 2021 Carolyn Maffettone, loving wife and mother of three children passed away at age 68 at her residence in Covington, LA.
Carolyn was born October 1st, 1952 in Covington, LA. She served in the US Air Force from 1972-1973 and worked as a switchboard operator for many years before becoming a stay at...
Matushka Healy Brown
Apr 29, 2021
Matushka Patricia Healy Brown was born in New Orleans, LA., on November 4, 1945. Mrs. Brown fell asleep in the Lord on April 29, 2021, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Mrs. Brown is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Archbishop David Raymond Brown, her son Tasso “Tiger” Taylor, III, (Liz). She is also survived by her grandson Tasso Taylor...
Lorenza Knight
Apr 29, 2021
Lorenza Holmes Knight passed away at home surrounded by family on April 29, 2021 at the age of 77. Holmes was preceded in death by his father Lorenza Knight Jr. , mother Rita North, his sister Kellen and his beloved Uncle “Butz” Laporte. He is survived by his wife Joan, sons Scott (Julie M.) and Casey (Julie A.), grandchildren...
Janet Carney
Apr 28, 2021
Janet Elizabeth Carney of Bush, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the age of 64. Janet is preceded in death by her Ex-Husband, Lawrence Cain, her parents, Cleo Carney and Gladys Carney. She is survived by her companion Michael Carter, her daughter, Brandy Cain, her son-in-law Jonathan Varnado, bonus daughters; Candace Carter, Tanna Carter and husband Ambree...
Kurt Guerra, Sr.
Apr 28, 2021
Kurt Paul Guerra Sr., age 65, of Hopedale LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 with his family by his side. Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, Irma and Jerry Guerra Sr., and brother Jerry Guerra Jr. He spent his career as a commercial fisherman. He was the entertainer in the family, always telling jokes/stories...
Coral Bordelon, Sr.
Apr 27, 2021
The Lord called Coral (Billy) Bordelon, Sr. home on April 27, 2021 at the age of 90. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marguerite Aiola Bordelon, his parents, Phanor E and Eola Marie Bordelon. He is survived by five children, Coral P. Bordelon Jr. (Annie), Sandra B. James (Robby), Sharon B. Boyd (Wayne), Timothy J. Bordelon...
Judy King
Apr 27, 2021
Judy Ann King of Bush, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the age of 69. Judy leaves behind to cherish her memories, her father, Floyd King, her children; Robert Sharp, Jason Sharp, Brenda Sharp and Adrian Sharp, her grandchildren; Megan Sharp, Kirsten Paulk, Floyd Sharp, Victoria Sharp, Jason Sharp, Jr., and her siblings, Dorman King and...
Hortence Barron
Apr 27, 2021
Hortence Marie Barron passed away peacefully at the age of 89 years old in Covington La. where she lived with her son and fiancé since 2017.
Hortence was born on April 2nd 1932 to her parents Jennings and Mary Lou Mitchell. She grew up on a small farm in Cordele Georgia. This is where she was instilled with...
Tyler Quave
Apr 23, 2021
Tyler Patrick Quave of Bush, Louisiana passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 at the age of 23. Tyler graduated from Covington High School and worked for Holden’s Wrecker Service of Covington, Louisiana. Tyler had a passion for restoration of older Ford Trucks. Tyler is survived by his parents; Dennis Quave and Melody Joiner Quave, his siblings; Steven Joiner (Kassie),...
Joseph Edwards
Apr 21, 2021
Joseph S. Edwards born in New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the age of 79. Joseph is preceded in death by his mother Maxine, brother Roderick and sister Joyce Marie Rhodes (Dan). He is survived by his wife, Lynda A. Sandoz Edwards sons, Joseph L. Edwards, the late Mark A. Edwards, daughters, Stephanie Edwards Baudoin, Karan...
Michael Cotton, Sr.
Apr 20, 2021
Michael J. Cotton, Sr. of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the age of 71. He was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 28, 1949. He was married to Connie Cotton on April 16, 2011. Michael had a passion for High School Football. He is survived by his son Michael Cotton (Erica) of Covington, Louisiana,...
Richard Rodriguez
Apr 20, 2021
Richard Ralph Rodriguez, referred to by family as Richie, friends knew him by Happy, passed away on Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, at the age of 69. Richie is survived by his children Christopher (Jaime) and Natalie (Dwayne), his grandchildren Caleigh, Marissa, Cade, and Keira, his siblings Linda (Rick), Sylvia, Tannya (Russell), Kenny, and Dennis (Florence), also survived by a...
Edward Jones, Jr.
Apr 20, 2021
Edward R. Jones Jr. "Jonsie" passed away on April 20th, 2021, at the age of 60. He was born Nov. 23rd 1960, in Franklinton La. He had a passion for automotive restoration and mechanics, consisting mainly of motorcycles and cars. Edward was preceded in death by his parents: Edward R Jones Sr. and Blanche Jenkins of Enon La., and his...
