Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Donald Holley, Sr. "Big Don"
Dec 28, 2020
Donald Christopher Holley Sr. “Big Don” passed away on December 28, 2020 at the age of 56. Donald was born on December 16, 1964 in Gadsden, AL to Oda “Odie” Weston and Dolores Bielicki Holley. He is survived by his fiancé Patricia Ferguson, his son’s Taylor and Jacob Holley, daughter Kaylee, sister Joanne Brothers (James), niece Holley Adams (Billy)...
Susan Salles
Dec 27, 2020
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, heaven gained a special angel. Susan Caron Salles was born on April 28, 1957 to Beverly Worley Caron (d. 2017) and Rodney Joseph Caron (d. 1983). She attended Gayarre school in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in Chalmette, LA in 1975. Although she made a career as a hairdresser,...
Joseph Lotz, Jr.
Dec 26, 2020
Joseph Lotz Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, December,26th 2020 at the age of 71. Joseph is survived by his wife; Lois Lotz and his children Kelly Barrios, step children Melissa Tassin, Alan Tassin and Todd Tassin as well as his siblings; Dale Lotz, Robert Lotz and Edward Lotz. Joseph also leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 2 great...
Peggy Chapoton
Dec 26, 2020
Peggy Ann Chapoton ended her three-year battle with cancer on December 26th, 2020. In the company of her husband, Lawrence “Larry” Chapoton; daughter, Sheerie Chautin; son, Lee Chapoton, and father, Louis Manito, she passed peacefully in the comfort of her home in Slidell, LA at the age of 73.
Peggy was born in New Orleans on September...
Howell Mathas
Dec 25, 2020
Howell “Gary” Mathas, 79, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at his home in Folsom, LA. He was born in New Orleans to the late George E. Mathas, Jr. and Willie Mae McCook Mathas and raised in Metairie, LA. He attended East Jefferson High School. Gary is survived by his loving children; Donnie Mathas (Robin), Bethany Wick (Bryan),...
Karen Olsen
Dec 25, 2020
Karen Margret Olsen passed away on Christmas day, from complications due to a stroke, in New Orleans, LA.
Beloved daughter of Ivar G. and Anna M. Olsen, Karen was preceded in death by her parents, sister Sonja and brother George. She is survived by her brother Roy (Barbara), Nephews George Jr. (Megan), Ivar (Carie) and Nicholas in...
Freddie Howell
Dec 23, 2020
Freddie Lynn Howell age 43 passed away on the morning of December 23, 2020. Freddie was born on May 25, 1977 in Independence La to Wyoma Whitehead and Freddie Allen Howell. Freddie Graduated in 1996 from Franklinton High School. Freddie Lynn (age 24) was married to Lauren Creel Howell (age 19) to whom together had one child Anna Renee...
Karen Lewis
Dec 21, 2020
Karen Appe Lewis, a bright light in the hearts of family and friends, passed away on December 21, 2020. Karen passed peacefully at her home in Saint Joseph, Louisiana. Karen fought courageously against cancer, a Glioblastoma, for nine months. During this difficult time, she was still able to bring and receive love from her family and friends who rallied...
Barbara Bryars
Dec 21, 2020
Barbara Ann Walther Bryars, born 9/8/1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana and died December 21, 2020, at her home in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
She was predeceased by her parents, Antionette Links Walther and George Alvin Walther, Jr. and aunt Ruby Ann Walther. Survived by her uncle Walter G. Links, Jr, her sisters, Kim (Ray) Vincent, Tracy (David) Rivera, and...
Doug Songy
Dec 18, 2020
Doug Duke Songy, 59, of Bedico, Louisiana returned to his Heavenly Father Friday, December 18, 2020 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center, after a long battle with cancer. Originally from Marrero, Louisiana, he is an alumni of First Assembly Academy in New Orleans and Evangel College in Springfield, Missouri. He was the son of the late Chester J. Songy and Allie...
Perry Turner
Dec 17, 2020
On December 17, 2020, Perry Williams Turner of Mandeville, Louisiana, died unexpectedly from a head injury resulting from an accidental fall. He was 74 years old.
Perry is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Julie Abdi Turner of Mandeville. Perry is also survived by his siblings Carolyn Turner Whitner and Beverley Turner Krannich, Birmingham, Alabama, and Charles...
Lauren Franklin
Dec 16, 2020
Lauren Elaine Franklin of Covington, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 74. Lauren is survived by her children; James Dalton, Risa Dalton (Jeremy), daughter-in-law, Rebecca Besse, her grandchildren; Cole Dalton, Mattelynn Romano (Michael) and Ashton Dalton. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Enzo and Maia Romano as well as her siblings; Nikki...
Shana Babin
Dec 16, 2020
Shana Karen Babin of Kenner, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the age of 45. Shana leaves behind to cherish her memories her mother, Sandra Pesses Loosemore (Raymond Loosemore), her father, Herbert “Jay” Babin, III (Mona Laiche). Shana is also survived by her sisters; Bridgette Charbonnet, Christina Loosemore, her step-sister, Tammy Laiche, her godchild, Milan Richardelle,...
Janet Robert Held
Dec 14, 2020
Janet Claire Robert Held entered eternal rest on December 14, 2020, five days shy of her 74th Birthday. Janet was born December 19, 1946 to Stanley O. Robert (d.1995) and Mary Claire Traub Robert (d.2004). Beloved wife of Clarence "Boogie" Held, Jr. Mother of Stacy Claire Held (Timmy) and Chad J. Held (Jenny), her grandchild, Ava Claire Held, her...
Frances Lally
Dec 14, 2020
Frances Carr Lally, known as Fee, entered her eternal rest in Heaven on Monday, December 14, 2020. She was greeted by her Lord and Savior, Jesus, and loved ones preceding her in death; Edward W. Carr III and Emma C. Doussan, parents; Ron Lally, Jr., son; and Dennis and Larry Carr, brothers.
Frances was born on July...
Roy Nicholson, Jr.
Dec 14, 2020
Roy W. Nicholson Jr. passed from this earth to heaven on Monday, December 14th, 2020 at the age of 72. He passed away very peacefully in Covington, LA surrounded by family. He was born in Texas City, TX on June 24, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father Roy W Nicholson Sr. Roy is survived by Barbara...
Linda Jenkins
Dec 14, 2020
Linda Dutruch Jenkins, 73 years old of Covington, Louisiana went to be with her Lord on December 14th, of 2020. She was born in Covington, Louisiana on February 8th 1947. Linda graduated from Covington High School. She was married to Donald Wayne Jenkins on May 28th 1970. Linda worked at home as a dedicated wife to her husband and...
Jacob Arnold McMahon
Dec 13, 2020
Jacob Evan Arnold McMahon was born on December 13, 1989 in Jefferson, Louisiana, but was raised in Covington, Louisiana to James and Tina McMahon.
Jake graduated from Covington High School in 2008. While at CHS he was an active member of the Lions Football team. After high school, Jake found his passion bartending and cooking at various...
Jennifer Cossé
Dec 13, 2020
Jennifer Elizabeth Cossé, 47, was born February 5, 1973 in Marrero, Louisiana to Robert and Judy Cossé. Throughout her life Jenny struggled to find her place in the world until her abrupt passing on December 13, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Although she would wander, she always made her way back to family and friends. Jenny surrounded herself with...
Sarah Helton
Dec 12, 2020
Sarah Eileen King Helton, passed away in Covington, LA on Friday, December 12, 2020 at the age of 49.Sarah a native of Honolulu, Hawaii and resident of Abita Springs, LA was born June 30, 1971.Sarah is survived by her husband, Robert Helton, Jr.; her loving parents, Roger and Margie King of Plattsburg, MO; her daughter, Danyelle Jones and her...
