Local obituaries for Bagnell & Son Funeral Home
Scott Edward Schiffer
Nov 6, 2025
Scott Edward Schiffer, long time resident of Covington, LA, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at home. Scott was born on January 26, 1964, in New Orleans, to Frank Schiffer and Patricia Dean, and raised in Bucktown. He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Schiffer and stepfather, Ron Cochran. He is survived by the love of his...
Kraig John Stutes
Nov 6, 2025
Kraig John Stutes, 60, of Covington, Louisiana passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born in Rayne, La. On May 27, 1965 to Ralph and Arleen Stutes, Kraig graduated from Louisiana State University and built a respected career in financial management and was admired for his integrity, intelligence and kindness.
Kraig loved...
Jeffrey Alan Cox
Nov 5, 2025
Jeffrey was born December 6,1988 in Covington, LA and returned to his Heavenly home on November 5, 2025. He currently resided in Huntsville, Texas with his fiance, Johnni Peterman and their beautiful children, Christian and Scarlett, after living in Covington, Louisiana for most of his life.
He also leaves behind to cherish his memories, his mother Dana Newman Duczer of Covington,...
Donna Bergeron Delorenzo
Nov 4, 2025
Donna Bergeron Delorenzo, born on June 1, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, in Folsom, Louisiana. At 66 years old, she leaves behind a loving family and many cherished memories.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Jena Populis, her son, Cleveland Populis (Marcie), and her brother, Ray DeMoll (Pearl). She was a proud grandmother to...
Otis Joseph Spell Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Otis Joseph Spell Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana. Born on October 19, 1948, in Bogalusa, Louisiana and then resided most of his life in Covington, Louisiana. His legacy of hard work, creativity, and love will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.
Otis was a...
Coral Lee Charpantier Oliver
Nov 3, 2025
Coral Lee Charpantier Oliver, born in New Orleans, La on April 25, 1930, passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 95 in Abita Springs, LA. She has been a resident of Saint Tammany Parish for the last 30 years.
She was the daughter of the late Stephan B. Charpantier and Eve "Evie" Younger Charpantier.
Cherished mother to the late...
Dianne Hahn Ricks Nuncio
Nov 3, 2025
Dianne Hahn Ricks Nuncio, 68, of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025. Dianne was born on October 22, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Elmo James Hahn and June Kaul Hahn who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Christopher Ricks and second husband Anthony Nuncio, two stepdaughters Eva Nuncio...
Gail Landry Barthe
Nov 3, 2025
After an eight-year battle with cancer, Gail Landry Barthe entered her heavenly resting place on November 3, 2025.
She was the beloved wife of the late Walter Barthe, Jr., and together shared a beautiful blended family filled with love and laughter.
Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Leahy Landry and Nestor Joseph Landry, and her siblings Nestor Joseph Landry...
Lawrence Roy Ackerman
Oct 30, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that the family of Lawrence Roy Ackerman born August 6, 1949 in Memphis, TN, passed away on October 30, 2025 in Covington, Louisiana at the age of 76.
He is survived by his daughter Catherine (William) Conrad and Christine (Robert) Falcon, his grandchildren Lydia and Elliott Conrad, Caroline and Clara Falcon.
He was a devoted husband...
Dr. Barry A. Shelby
Oct 29, 2025
Barry Aubrey Shelby, MD was born on June 5, 1942 in Ringgold, Louisiana to J.A. Shelby and Mabel Martin Shelby. He passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025 at the age of 83 surrounded by his loving family. A service will be held at Bagnell and Son Funeral Home located at 75212 Hwy 437 Covington, LA 70435 on Wednesday, November...
Rachel Leigh Bitter
Oct 27, 2025
Rachel Leigh Bitter, born on September 20, 1986, departed from this world on October 27, 2025. She was a kind-hearted soul who loved all living things, with a special fondness for dogs. Her love extended to cats, horses, rabbits, chickens, and even the smallest critters like ants. Rachel found joy and inspiration in music, art, and anything creative. She had...
Harold Rusaw Jenkins
Oct 25, 2025
Harold Rusaw Jenkins of Covington, Louisiana passed away on October 25, 2025 at the age of 92. Mr. Jenkins was a lifelong resident of Covington, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from Covington High School and then served in the United States Army. He then went on to work in construction and ranching.
He was the youngest of six children. He is...
James Wayne Gros
Oct 22, 2025
James Wayne Gros, born on February 11, 1993, in Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on October 22, 2025, in Pearl River, Louisiana. He was a beloved son to Elliot Galloway and Stephanie Gros, and his siblings, Elijah Gros and Lizzy Galloway.
James was an active member of the Pearl Hickory Baptist Church, where he found community and connection. He had a deep...
Richard "Jack" Douglas Carter
Oct 22, 2025
Richard Douglas Carter, affectionately known as Jack, was born on April 14, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away on October 22, 2025, in Slidell, Louisiana. A resident of Fayetteville, Tennessee, Jack was known for his love of adventure and the great outdoors, often spending time fishing and exploring nature with his beloved dog, Kita. Being a former pilot, he...
Nelson Smith
Oct 22, 2025
Nelson Gray "Smitty" Smith born in Mobile County to the late George Gray Smith and Ila Evelyn Dawile passed away in Carriere, Mississippi on October 22, 2025 at the age of 88.
Nelson was a ressident of Carriere, Mississippi and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and going fishing.
Nelson is survived by...
Elizabeth Savarese
Oct 21, 2025
Elizabeth Mary Savarese, a truly compassionate person who always put the needs of others first, passed away on October 21, 2025, in Mandeville, Louisiana. She was born in New Orleans and spent her life dedicated to her career and caring for others.
Elizabeth was a resident of Pearl River, Louisiana, where she was known not only for her hard work as...
William "Bill" Richard Rossignol
Oct 21, 2025
William "Bill" Richard Rossignol, a beloved figure in his community and a pillar of strength for his family, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 82 in Covington, Louisiana. Born on October 23, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Bill was a man who relished the joys of family life and the comforts of home, leaving behind a...
Carl Samuel Russ Jr.
Oct 20, 2025
Carl Samuel Russ Jr., 90, passed away peacefully at home in Covington, Louisiana on October 20, 2025. Born on June 30, 1935, in Panama City, Florida, Carl grew up between Panama City and Grantsboro, North Carolina.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Samuel Russ Sr. and Mildred Leila Bannerman, his stepfather, Daniel A. Dees, and his sister, Angeline...
Irma Rae Coyne
Oct 18, 2025
Irma Rae Coyne left this world peacefully on October 18, 2025, at the age of 93. She was at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Irma Rae was born in Independence, Louisiana on May 26, 1932, to her loving parents Pennington and Vera Mae Sharp Kuhn.
Irma Rae graduated from Folsom School where she went on to become...
Lolita C. Pittman
Oct 17, 2025
Lolita C. Pittman, 95, of Mandeville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home, with her son by her side, on October 17, 2025.
A devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, Lolita lived a life guided by faith, love, generosity, and service. She was preceded in death by her mother, Corinne Castro, father, Jesus Castro, beloved husband, Joe Pittman, and her...
