Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
John Philip Nolan
Mar 21, 2026
John Philip Nolan, born June 4, 1958, in Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in the place he always called home. Philip, as he was lovingly known, was raised in Abita Springs, where he grew into the kind of man people respected not just for his work ethic, but for his heart. As the longtime owner of...
Renee Reno Rhyne
Mar 20, 2026
Renée Reno Rhyne was born on March 24, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She passed away on March 20, 2026, in Franklinton, Louisiana. Renée lived a life filled with love, creativity, and joy, touching many who had the privilege to know her.
Renée had many passions that brought happiness to her every day. She enjoyed painting and crafts, showing a talent...
Judy Baham Raymer
Mar 20, 2026
Judy Baham Raymer, of Loranger, Louisiana passed away at the age of 76, on March 20, 2026. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 9, 1949. She was a devoted and loving wife survived by her husband of 39 years, David Sylvester Raymer and cherished sister, Robin Baham Revere. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernest...
Avery Hope Hughes
Mar 19, 2026
Avery Hope Hughes was born on March 19, 2026, having already made her entrance into heaven. Avery is loved and cherished by her parents, Tyler and Mackenzie Hughes of Covington, LA.
Along with her parents, Avery is survived by her grandparents, Rebecca Jeffries Abadie (Chip), Matthew Hughes (Kathy), and Steven Hughes (Elizabeth), step grandparents Shawn Conner and Starr Duhe, Great Grandparents...
Roland "Chico" Calix
Mar 18, 2026
Roland “Chico” Calix was born on September 19, 1941, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. He passed away on March 18, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. Roland lived a life full of determination and warmth, marked by his bright personality that made people feel good whenever they met him.
As a young man, Roland tried to join the military. However, before entering, he...
Sandra Simpson Broussard
Mar 18, 2026
Sandra Simpson Broussard, 81, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Beloved wife of her late husband and high school sweetheart, James Donald Broussard. Loving mother of Robert and Brenda Broussard and cherished grandmother of Joshua Broussard.
She is also survived by her stepmother, Sakae “Michan” Simpson of Aiea, HI; sister, Keiko Simpson Hiraoka, and her children, Kallista Hiraoka...
John Brekke Bell
Mar 17, 2026
John B. Bell passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 82. John was born in Los Angeles, California on August 03, 1943 to James Bell and Agnes Bell. He was raised there, along with his brother Jim, until he enlisted in the United States Navy.
Following in the footsteps of his Father, John proudly...
Joseph Stoker Rawls Sr.
Mar 17, 2026
Joseph Stoker Rawls, Sr., 103, passed away on March 17, 2026, peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his family. Born May 1, 1922, Joe was the son of Benjamin Harrison and Alva Marie Stoker Rawls, of Dresden, TN.
At the outbreak of World War II in December 1941, at age 19, Joe enlisted in the US Navy, serving as a gunner...
Jeskel Louise Jordan
Mar 17, 2026
Jeskel Louise Jordan, affectionately known as "Wee gee," passed away on March 17, 2026, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She was born on September 3, 1951, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
She enjoyed many hobbies throughout her life. Jeskel was passionate about gold dredging, a unique and adventurous pastime. She also loved reading, computer gaming, and listening to music, which brought her joy and...
Peggy Ann Cobden
Mar 16, 2026
Peggy Ann Evans Cobden, 67, of Slidell, Louisiana passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026 surrounded by family and friends.
Peggy Cobden was born on June 1, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Michael Cobden and children, Jason Cobden (Cher), and Kristi Cobden (Chris Evans). Blessed with three beautiful grandchildren; Severin, Daxton, and Amélie as...
Barbara Mae Mason
Mar 15, 2026
Barbara Mae Mason born in Houma, Louisiana on April 23, 1951, passed away in Slidell, Louisiana at the age of 74.
Barbara is survived by her children John Mason (Mandy Mason), Samuel Mason, Sheila Mason, Melissa Olivo, Jason Mason, her siblings, Linda, Laura and Minus. She also leaves behind ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband,...
Clifford J. Rayburn Sr.
Mar 15, 2026
Clifford Joseph “Cliff” Rayburn, Sr. age 75. of Harahan, Louisiana passed away on March 15, 2026. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Cliff was a lifelong resident of Harahan.
Cliff grew up as a mechanic in the family business where he worked for many years. He also held many other jobs during his lifetime and retired from Audubon Nature Institute after several...
Doris Ann Riser
Mar 14, 2026
Doris Ann Riser, a beloved matriarch and cherished presence in her family and community, passed away on March 14, 2026, in Madisonville, Louisiana. Born on October 2, 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Doris lived a life marked by love, kindness, and an open heart that touched all who had the privilege to know her.
A legend in her family, Doris was...
Albert Doyle Walls
Mar 12, 2026
Albert Doyle Walls, a cherished husband, father, brother, and beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, in Hammond, Louisiana. Born on October 28, 1937 in Pulaski, Tennessee, Albert lived a life marked by dedication to his family and a spirit that touched all those who knew him.
Doyle's journey began as the son of Newt Walls and Eliza Roberts,...
Peggy Hammond
Mar 11, 2026
Peggy Ann Hammond was born on January 6, 1935, and passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. She lived a life filled with love for the outdoors, enjoying farming, horseback riding, and spending her time surrounded by nature.
Peggy is preceded in death by her parents Anthony L. Prats and Madeline Thelma Loyacano Prats, her husband Jimmie William...
William Wayne Marange
Mar 11, 2026
William Wayne Marange, lovingly known to his family and friends as “Wayne,” passed away on March 11, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 84.Wayne was born on August 13, 1941, in Mandeville, Louisiana, and was a lifelong resident of the Northshore area. He was a proud veteran who served his country in the United States Army.Wayne was the...
Arthur Lee Jenkins Jr
Mar 11, 2026
Arthur Lee Jenkins Jr., 73, a resident of Folsom, Louisiana, passed away on March 11, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. He was born on July 29, 1952.
Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lee Jenkins Sr.; his mother, Almedia Smith Jenkins; his brother, Jackson M. Jenkins; and his sister-in-law Betty Jenkins and sister Darlene Jenkins Kelley.
He is survived by...
Gail Rita Sisung
Mar 10, 2026
Gail Rita Sisung passed away on March 10, 2026 at the age of 90. She was born August 14, 1935 in Gretna, La. Gail was preceded in death by her parents Mildred J. and Joseph B. Sisung, and sisters Joy S. Hepting, Lois S. Kliebert, and Shirley S. Poole. She is survived by her brothers Bernard Sisung, Dennis Sisung (Shirley),...
Lester Clayton Culver III
Mar 7, 2026
Lester Clayton Culver III, a resident of Covington, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, after fighting a series of diseases that, in the end, overwhelmed him.
Born in New Orleans, Clayton graduated from New Orleans Academy, studied English Literature at Tulane University, obtained his Masters in Psychology from the University of New Orleans, and earned his PhD...
Jean McCarroll Lurry
Mar 7, 2026
Jean McCarroll Lurry was born on October 12, 1935 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026 at her home where she resided with family in Slidell, Louisiana.
Jean, lovingly known as “Granma”, had many hobbies over the years, most notably her antique business where she made many friends. What she loved doing most of all was...
