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Lelawatie Ramberan

Lelawatie Ramberan

Apr 28, 2024

Lelawatie, 69, left this world peacefully on April 28, 2024 at Lakeview Hospital in Covington, LA.She was born on February 26, 1955 in Canjie, Guyana. She is the daughter of the late Budus Samaroo and Dularie Samaroo.She leaves behind her doting husband Parsram Ramberan. She is survived by her children Deborah Rambarran and husband Lakeram, Andrew Khadaroo and wife Davie,...

Salvador Joseph DeBattista

Salvador Joseph DeBattista

Apr 24, 2024

Salvador (Sal) Joseph DeBattista, 96, of Covington, LA, died peacefully on April 24, 2024.

He was born in Algiers, LA, after his parents emigrated from southern Italy. Sal grew up with his

six siblings working on the family farm until he worked full-time on the Southern Pacific Railroad

and served as a sergeant in the National Guard. In 1963, he opened DeBattista Nursery...

Alana Hardeman Mendoza

Alana Hardeman Mendoza

Apr 22, 2024

Alana Marie Hardeman Mendoza, age 69, passed away peacefully at home, on the afternoon of Monday, April 22 nd , 2024. She was a native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Slidell, LA.Alana retired from the Archdiocese of New Orleans with St. Louis Cemetery III, as an Office Manager for many years, helping others with the loss of their...

Robert Edward DeLoach

Robert Edward DeLoach

Apr 19, 2024

Robert Edward DeLoach, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle passed away Friday, April 19, 2024, on his 92nd birthday. He was born April 19, 1932 in Winnfield, LA. Robert lived a life devoted to family, friends, and education. Always cheerful, even to the end, he exemplified charity, sympathy, fraternity, optimism, and devotion. His unconditional love was something...

Ronald Clarence Watson

Ronald Clarence Watson

Apr 19, 2024

Ronald Clarence Watson of Mandeville, Louisiana passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 82. Ronald was born to Charles Joseph Watson Sr. and Althea Ybos Watson on October 31, 1941 in Bucktown, Louisiana.

Ronald leaves behind to cherish his precious memories, his loving Wife, Judith Morel Watson of 62 years. His Children Joshua Watson (Daphne), Mark Watson (Karen),...

Terry Louis "Butch" Nunez

Terry Louis "Butch" Nunez

Apr 18, 2024

Terry Louis Nunez “Butch” passed peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with his lungs/COPD.Terry proudly served in Vietnam as an Army Captain and helicopter pilot (Bell UH-1 Iroquois) in the 238th Aerial Weapons Company. He was involved in 4 campaigns: Vietnam Summer/Fall Campaign 1969, Vietnam Winter/Spring Campaign 1970, Sanctuary Counter Offensive...

Henry Elmer Truett

Henry Elmer Truett

Apr 16, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, Henry Elmer Truett passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 88.  He was a resident of Folsom, Louisiana but a native of Thomaston, Georgia. 

Henry was preceded in death by his wife Mary Sue Truett, Father Joel Alfred, Mother Estelle Griffin; His Daughter Pamela Reiff, Sisters Bonnie Hutto, Elsie Lorine...

Lori Lee Gay

Lori Lee Gay

Apr 15, 2024

Lori Lee Gay of Slidell, Louisiana passed away on April 15, 2024 at the age of 59.   Lori leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband Clyde Randall Gay, her children Raven Gomez (Carlos), Amber Kruebbe (Tony), Chad Gay, Tia Justice (Eric), Tara LeMaster, Kasriel Benjamin, Amy Duke and two sons adopted out. She also leaves behind her siblings, Denise Galston...

Jeanell Reynolds

Jeanell Reynolds

Apr 15, 2024

Jeanell Reynolds, age 86, passed away on April 15, 2024 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Jeanell grew up in Georgia with her beloved brother, Curtis. She went to nursing school, married, and then had three children who will miss her and think of her every day; Sharon Insalaco, Michelene Insalaco and John Insalaco. The family moved to Michigan, but after the children...

Ernest "Ernie" Autin, Jr.

Ernest "Ernie" Autin, Jr.

Apr 15, 2024

Ernest “Ernie” Autin, Jr., age 73, of Covington, passed away at his home on Monday, April 15, 2024.He was born in Morgan City, Louisiana on March 3, 1951 to Ernest Autin Sr. and Helen Walker Autin. He was a resident of the Covington area for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Donna Badon Autin, his...

Maxanne Noel Ragusa

Maxanne Noel Ragusa

Apr 15, 2024

MaxAnne Noel Ragusa, 70, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, at her Covington home. A flowing stream of friends, loved ones and church family spilled into MaxAnne’s cozy living room in her final days to recount their memories, hold her hand and share their tears and laughter, just as so many of them had done with MaxAnne in that same...

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr.

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Herbert Harry Koppenol Jr. of Madisonville, Louisiana passed away April 14, 2024 at the age of 66. Herbert was born in Madisonville, La. to Herbert H. Koppenol Sr. and Wanda Gail Simmons. Herbert is preceded in death by his niece Erin E. Parker and nephew Jared R. Parker. 

Left behind to cherish his memories are his siblings, Ricky O. Koppenol and...

Linh Thi Nell

Linh Thi Nell

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Linh Thi Nell, known affectionately as "Mamma Linh," was called Home to her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2024.  She was born on May 9, 1950, in Vientiane, Laos, and passed peacefully at her adopted home in the Village of Folsom, Louisiana, at the age of 73.  

Linh was the faithful wife of 57 years to a foreign...

Lily Mae Welch

Lily Mae Welch

Apr 13, 2024

Lily Mae Welch of Kentwood, Louisiana passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 70. 

Lily leaves behind her loving children, Melissa Harrell (Jason), Edward Welch (Carrington), step children Dale Welch (Ashley), Curtis Welch (Willhrie), her siblings, Mary Cranshaw, Elaine Miller and grandchildren; Krista Dunn, Jacob Stokes Wesley Stokes, Ava Welch and Abby Welch. 

Lily is preceded in death by...

Donald Anthony Folse, Sr.

Donald Anthony Folse, Sr.

Apr 13, 2024

Donald A. Folse, Sr., lifelong resident of Gretna, LA, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of 90 years. He was a devoted husband of 71 years to Lois Bergeron Folse, loving father of the late Susan Folse, the late Daniel Folse (Laura), Peggy Folse, Donald Folse, Jr., (Rhea), Patty Adair (Glenn), Joan Kiddie, Nancy Licciardi (Michael), Walter...

Donald Robert Casteel

Donald Robert Casteel

Apr 12, 2024

Donald Robert Casteel was born in Atlanta, Georgia on July 5, 1949 and passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 74.

Don is survived by his children Sean Casteel (Ashley), Larissa Casteel, Nicky Casteel (Hillary) and Chance Casteel (Celeste). He was a great Pappy to his 7 grandchildren Aidan, Ava, Brody, Juliet, Addie, Juniper, and Rory. He also...

Alfred Willis Wells III

Alfred Willis Wells III

Apr 11, 2024

Alfred Willis Wells III of Slidell. LA passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 60. Willis was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana;  He was born to Alfred Wells Jr. and Dorothy B. Neitzschman on May 19, 1963.. Willis joins his late mother Dorothy B. Neitzschman and Son Zachary Willis Wells in Heaven. 

He leaves behind to cherish...

Dianna Holliday Woods

Dianna Holliday Woods

Apr 9, 2024

Dianna Holliday Woods, age 73, of New Orleans was born March 25, 1951 to Geraldine Holliday Johnson and the late Arthur Johnson, Sr. 



She was a graduate of Joseph S. Clark Senior High School.  She attended Tulane School of Business and  Southern University New Orleans.  She retired from Dillard University as an Office Administrator.  



Following complications from a stroke, God called...

Marshall Conrad Boothe

Marshall Conrad Boothe

Apr 9, 2024

Marshall Conrad Boothe born on September 22, 1946, passed away peacefully in his home on April 9, 2024, at the age of 77. He was raised on a dairy farm off of Willie Rd. in Folsom La. Marshall was the son of the late Huston Freddie Boothe Sr. and Winnie Mae Bennett Boothe. He was the brother of Huston Freddie...

Christine Whitney Jones

Christine Whitney Jones

Apr 8, 2024

Christine Jones of Bay St Louis, Mississippi passed away on April 8, 2024 at the age of 41. Christine was born to Gregory Jones and Phyllis Terrell on January 2, 1983. Christine joined her Father, Gregory Jones and Brother Greg Jones Jr., in heaven. She is remembered by her children, Ava Brand and Aria Brand; Her Mother Phyllis Terrell, Step-Father Ray Terrell, her siblings,...

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