Lisa Cooper Harris, born June 5, 1981, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2015.
She was 33 years old.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Patchy Cooper; and both her maternal and paternal grandparents.
She is survived by her husband, John Harris; and daughters, Georgia and Carmen Harris.
She is also survived by her father, Tommy Cooper; and brothers, Tommy Cooper Jr. and Jimmy Cooper.
Funeral services were held at Journey Fellowship Church, 30042 North Dixie Ranch Road Lacombe, on May 21.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Carol R. Kahoe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, with his wife, Doris Agnes Kahoe, by his side.
He was 87 years old.
He and his wife shared 67 years of marriage together.
Born in New Orleans, he was the son of the late Author Kahoe and Caroline Evans Kahoe.
He graduated from Tulane University and served in the United States Marine Corps. He was employed at Domino’s Sugar Refinery for 35 years.
Kahoe was the brother of the late Author Kahoe (Diane), Alan Kahoe (Connie) and the late Caroline Kahoe; father of David W. Kahoe (Alona) and Dennis A. Kahoe; grandfather of Jennifer Daigle, Rocky Kahoe Sr. (Kristin), David Daigle and Eric Secrist Sr.; and great-grandfather of Makayla Kahoe, Rocky Kahoe Jr., Kirk Tassin,III, Kadence Tassin and Eric Secrist Jr.
Funeral services were held on May 23 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Myrtle A. Cognevich, of Slidell, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Slidell Memorial Hospital.
She was 83 years old.
She was the mother of Keith Cognevich (Denise) and Kevin Cognevich; daughter of the late Courtney and Truie Jones; and sister of Duane Jones, Helen Johnson-Carpenter, Martha Johnson, and the late Alvin Jones and David Jones.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, Keri McAllister, Matthew Cognevich, Emily Cognevich, Kyle Cognevich, and Katherine Cognevich.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian Cognevich.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29 at 7 p.m. at Northshore Church. Friends may visit at the church beginning at 6 p.m.
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Jerry Wayne Sturdivant passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015.
He was born March 18, 1946.
Sturdivant was a retired truck driver who loved to serve in various ministries within the church. He was a part of Northshore Church in Slidell as well as Bride Adorned Church of Slidell.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
He leaves behind his wife, Joyce Sturdivant of Picayune; son, Jerry Wayne Sturdivant of West Monroe; daughters, Melissa Dumas of West Monroe, Amy Watkins and Jennifer Wheat of Picayune; seven grandchildren; brother, Steve Russell of Slidell; and dog, Little Man.
A memorial service was held at Northshore Church 300 Kensington Drive in Slidell on May 25.

Karen Ann Gray, of Pearl River, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015.
She was 37 years old.
She was the daughter of John A. Gray and Judith Lynn Moore Gray; and sister of Lorri Gray Reviere.
She is also survived by her brothers, Joseph A. Gray, and John M. Gray; and her grandmother, Joyce Moore.
Gray was a native of Metairie and was a physical therapy tech at the North Institute.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m.
Visitation on Saturday from 9 until 11 a.m.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Shelly Blayne O’Neal, of Pearl River, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015.
He was 54 years old.
O’Neal worked for GHG/Lockheed Martin for many years.
He is survived by his children, Aimee Barone and Blayne O’Neal; parents, Lynette Foster, and John and Ruth O’Neal; brothers and sisters, Kerry O’Neal, Susan O’Neal Bercegeay, Craig Shaw, Vicki Decker and Karen O’Neal Berthelot; the mother of his children, Susan DiMaggio; and grandchildren, Noah, Nicholas, Mia, Brayden, Micah, and Deylah.
O’Neal is preceded in death by his son, Timothy E. Pritchard Jr.; and brother, John Foster O’Neal.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 11 a.m. from the chapel of D.T. Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until service time.
Interment to be held on Wednesday, June 3 in Springfield, La.
Pastor Mike Larisey to be officiating.

William “Fred” Messer passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
He was 67 years old.
He was born in Biloxi, Ms. on September 30, 1947 to Julia Hosey Messer and the late Henry Ross Messer. He served in the U.S. Air Force before working at Air Products where he retired in 2005.
He was the husband of 40 years to Ann Rotherham Messer; father of Julie Hebert (Matt), Rebecca Estain (Andy), Amy Messer and Emily Nolting (Eric); and grandfather of Emma, Mikey, Payton, Ellie, Hunter and Macie.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at First Baptist Church, 4141 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, on Friday, May 29 from 1 p.m. until the memorial service at 3 p.m.

James R. Grady, of Lacombe, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015.
He was 82 years old.
He was the husband of Joanne Ledoux Grady for 60 years; father of Michael Grady and wife, Jacki; Helen G. Cocran and husband Wallace; Kathy G. Harrison and husband Ray; Stephen “T-Bone” Grady; Sharon G. Goetz and husband, Mitch and the late William R. Grady; son of the late Edwin J. Grady and Marion Wright Grady; and brother of Charles Grady; John Grady and the late Richard Grady; Mary Jo G.Vales and Barbara G. Kern.
He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Grady was a graduate of Texas A&M, a veteran of U.S Marine Corps, Korean War, and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, council 2732.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial Mass at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, on Friday, May 29 at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Slidell.
Visitation will be held at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church on Friday, May 29 from 9 until 11 a.m.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

aPastor Michael O. Harrigan, of Slidell, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015.
He was 59 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Nancy Harrigan; loving father of Michael Harrigan Jr. (Sarah), and Erin Harrigan Phillips (Darryl); son of Mary Frances Hurt, and the late Olin Harrigan; brother of Mary Ellen Harrigan, Harry Harrigan, and Peggy Sammons; and is also survived by six grandchildren, Caleb Phillips, Wesley Harrigan, Justin Harrigan, Aliyah Harrigan, Kaelyn Phillips, Jett Phillips, and greeted in Heaven by his grandson, Ayden Phillips.
Pastor Harrigan was a native of Bradenton, Florida, and a resident of Slidell since 1984. He was the founding pastor of Community Baptist Church and faithfully ministered there for 29 years. He graduated from Bob Jones University and earned his Masters’ Degree from Slidell Baptist Seminary, and was the founder and president of Community Baptist Bible Institute.
He and his wife Nancy began Community Christian School in 1986 where they educated and enriched many lives throughout the years. He loved his family, preached the Word fervently, and served the Lord faithfully. “Keep on keeping on” was his motto, and he lived it well. As he always said, “God is good all the time.”
Funeral services will be held at Northshore Church, 310 Kensington Blvd, Slidell, 70458, on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m.
Friends may visit at the church on Thursday, beginning at 9:30am. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to BEAMS Bible Ministry, P.O. Box 10200, Gulfport MS 39505.

Barbara Lee Cochran Jeanfreau, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, in Slidell following a recent decline in health.
She was 84 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late Louis H. (Brother) Jeanfreau, Jr.; daughter of the late James S. Cochran and Addie L. Stephens Cochran; sister of the late Noma (Jake) Bissel and Patricia (Frank) Barbe; and mother of Louis (Weegie) Kolb, Jr. (Susan).
She was the grandmother of Tina Kolb Sandrock (Jean-Paul) and Brandi Kolb Kendrick (Michael) and great-grandmother of Jean-Paul Jr., Abby, Justin Sandrock and Ali Cinquigranno.
She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Slidell since 2002.
A private burial will be held at a later date.

Kenneth C. Kincade, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2015,
He was 72 years old.
He was the husband of Laurie Otto Kincade for 51 years; loving father of Shawn K. Aucoin (Lee); Kevin Kincade (Teri); Bryan Kincade (Katie); and Allison K. LeFrere (Joseph); son of the late Charles A. Kincade and Violet R. Kincade; and brother of: Carol Salvagio (Phil); Dean Kincade (Lucille) and Bruce Kincade.
He is also survived by his 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at First Pentecostal Church, 388 Robert Blvd, Slidell, on Aug. 27.
Rev. Donald Bryan officiated.

Assunta “Sue” Vitagliano Young, of Slidell, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2015.
She was 76 years old.
She was born in Naples, Italy to Andrea and Anna Romano Vitagliano.
Sue and her husband Charles Young were married in Naples 50 years ago where her daughters, Rosalie Young and Ann Young Sergi were born. Her son, Calvin Young, was later born in Metairie and now resides in Houston, Tx., with his wife, Karen and his family. She was the loving grandmother (Nonna) of Casey Sergi, Guy Sergi, Calvin Young, Jr., Cole, Taylor and Charles Young.
She is also survived by a son-in-law, Gaetano (Guy) Sergi, dear friend Darrel Draper, sister-in-law Rosalie and husband Jim Quigley, brother-in-law Estin Young and wife Margaret, sister-in-law Mary Young, a brother, Luigi Vitagliano of Italy and a host of nieces, and nephews, both abroad and locally.
She was the former retired owner of Assunta’s Italian Restaurant in Slidell and fondly remembered as “Aunt Susie.”
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Mass at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 11 a.m.
Visitation on Saturday after 9 a.m. until funeral time.
Donations to the Smile Train, or to St. Genevieve Catholic Church, preferred, in lieu of flowers.

Edward L. “Captain Mack”?McGaha passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015.
He was 81 years old.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Murray Swann Nunez McGaha; daughter, Mary Ellen Nunez Stroud; son, Edward Lawrence “Joe” Nunez; his parents, Stanley F. McGaha, and Janie Jones McGaha; and his siblings, Audrey L. Minor, Willard C. “Sonny” McGaha and Hugh F. McGaha.
He is survived by his sons, Dennis McGaha (Susan), Milton E. “Gene” Nunez, Jr. (Carra), Eugene “Gene” Swann (Mary), Gary C. Nunez Sr. (Phyllis); his siblings, B. Jane Ellis and James Franklin McGaha (Irene) and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A native of Leesburg, Va., he was and a longtime resident of Pearl River. He was Owner and President of M&M Marine Towing Company, and a Veteran of the United States Air Force.
He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and was awarded the Medal of St. Louis in 2007. He was also a 4th Degree Member of The Knights of Columbus Assembly #1635 in Slidell.
He was a longtime member of the Krewe of Perseus, and former King.
A funeral Mass was held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 66192 St. Mary Dr., Pearl River, on September 2.

Raymond “Ray” Paul Aitken entered into eternal rest at his home in Mandeville, on Friday, August 28, 2015, at the age of 72.
He served in the Navy Air Corps for four years on active duty and eight years for the Navy reserve.
Ray is survived by his loving wife and caregiver, Gail D. Aitken; three children, Aimee Aitken, Raymond P. Aitken Jr. and Jeffrey Aitken (Megan); four step-children, Ramona O Davidson (Eddie), Louis C. Obiol III (Andrea), Veronica O Hughes (Tommy) and Dayle E. Obiol Sr. (Heather); brother, William and Gerald (JoAnn) Aitken; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, fishing buddies and the gang at Waffle House; also his beloved pets, Sam, Sadie and Shorty.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. Aitken and Vita Ciacciofera Aitken; brother, Robert Aitken; sister, Mary Adele LaRosa; and sister-in-law, Gloria Aitken.
Serenity Funeral Home, 20419 Highway 36, Covington, LA 70433, in charge of arrangements.
Services were private.
Serenity Funeral Home, “The Affordable Alternative,” 20419 Highway 36, Covington, Louisiana 70433; 985-875-1131.

Neil B. Skinner, of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
He was 65 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia Schexnaydre Skinner; father of Rowland Joseph Skinner, Charles Francis Skinner (Carly); step-father of Geoffrey Paul Malpass and Christopher Dennis Malpass (Alyssa); son of the late Joseph Charles Skinner and Mildred Schlosser Skinner; and brother of Joseph Charles “Sonny” Skinner, Jr.
He is also survived by grandchildren, Kamden, Parker and Kira.
A native of New Orleans, he was a former employee for Sooner Pipe and retired from Gulf States Engineering.
He was veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a charter member and volunteer at the National WWII Museum.
A funeral Mass was held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester, Slidell, on Monday, April 11.
Donations to the National WWII Museum, preferred, in lieu of flowers.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Phyllis Clade Merkle, of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
She was the mother of Allyson Parma (Andy), Erik Merkle (Lisa) and Brendan Merkle; daughter of Dorothy Patrolia Clade and the late Joseph Clade; and sister of Dottie Matherne (Yancy, Sr).
She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sophia, Giuliana Parma, Adam, Alexander, Abby Merkle, Isabella Merkle, and Gavin Culpepper; two nieces, Amanda Erwin, Meghan Matherne; a nephew, Yancy Matherne, Jr.; and a great-nephew, Brodie Erwin.
She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Slidell since 1998.
She was an employee at Slidell Memorial Hospital as a radiological technician and was a former employee at Charity Hospital in New Orleans for 29 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial Mass at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Thursday, April 14 at 11 a.m.
Visitation will be on Thursday after 9 a.m. until funeral time. Interment will follow at 1 p.m., in Greenwood Cemetery, New Orleans and all are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to SMH Regional Cancer Center in support of breast cancer programs and services (checks payable to SMH Foundation, Phyllis Merkle in the memo).
Mark Anthony Oliverio passed away on April 6, 2016 in Slidell.
He was 61 years old.
He was born in Dearborn, Michigan to Mario and Anne Mugano Oliverio where he lived until moving to Waco, Texas in 1969 where his parents established Bethesda Bible Church.
Mark, along with his wife and daughter, moved to New Orleans, La. in 1983. They remained in New Orleans where they lived for several years before moving to Slidell.
He is survived by his loving wife of 38 wonderful years, Carole Senay Oliverio; daughter, Angel Renee Oliverio; brother, David Oliverio; sister, Denise Goad; and his parents, Mario and Anne Oliverio, as well as many nieces and nephews and other family members who adored him.
Mark was passionate about the Lord, his family, and cars. Even before he could drive, he spent hours building model cars. From there, his love for cars developed over the years until he opened Mark Anthony Sports and Performance Cars. His customers realized quickly what his family already knew: Mark was an honest man, with a great sense of humor and a tender heart towards all those around him.
To know Mark is to love Mark, and the number of loyal, returning customers that he had proved that to be true. Mark was blessed to not only have Dawanna Tharpe who took care of the financial end of his business, but also in having Kyle Guerra as his business partner and Jessica Lonatro. He considered Kyle and Jessica to be his own.
Services were held at The House Slidell on Saturday, April 9 at 11 a.m.
Serenity Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana was in charge of the arrangements.

Maxine “Macki” Carlton Byrd passed away on April 5, 2016 in Covington.
She was 83 years old.
She is preceded in death by her father, Roy Clyde Carlton and her mother, Ida Mae Hubbard; her husband, Jimmie Byrd; her son, Randy Byrd; grandson, Justin Byrd; nephew, David Byrd; and her siblings, Mitchell Carlton and Mary Morey.
Maxine was born August 17, 1932 in Parthenon, AR. Maxine grew up in a large, loving family with three sisters and two brothers.
Maxine took pride in being a good mother and homemaker. She enjoyed painting, photography, baking, crafting, listening to music, reading and studying the Bible, world traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Maxine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ryan and Rachael Gautreaux Byrd of Amite, La; son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Jill Byrd of Amite, La; grandchildren, Charlet` Fletcher, Crysta Byrd, Lindsay Harper, Geoffrey Faunce; great-grandchildren, Corey Fletcher, and Seth Harper; great-grandchildren, Bradley Byrd, Chandler Byrd, Nathan Byrd, Katelynn Byrd, Joshua Byrd, Jailyn Byrd, Cole Baham, Lily Grace Harper and Larson Fletcher.
Her siblings include sisters, Betty Faatz and Cora Farrell; and brother, Terry Carlton.
Maxine requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be interred with her beloved Jimmie Byrd.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, 985-875-1131.

William Dock “Mitch” Mitchell of Slidell passed away on April 8, 2016.
He was 75 years old.
Mitch was born March 5, 1941 to Dock and Meta Janssen Mitchell in El Campo, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, (Alton Ray Mitchell and LeRoy Mitchell); and his son (Elton Ray Mitchell).
Mitch was a devoted husband and is survived by his wife of 25 years, Melva Fisher Mitchell; and one sister, Charlene Taylor.
He is also survived by his five children (Russell Mitchell, Troy Mitchell, Dock Mitchell, Christi Crowdus, and Kamie Mitchell), three step-children (Pamela Kopfler, Patrick Wallace, and Sandy Planetta), 22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Mitch was a life long football fan. He donated countless hours coaching SYFA football in the Slidell area. Later in life, racing captured his attention. He restored a racecar and ran it in regional races until his retirement in 2005 from his steel fabrication company W.D. Mitchell and Associates.
Friends and family are invited to visitation 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the memorial ceremony at 1 p.m. on April 15 at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell.

Robert Joseph Fousch, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2016.
He was 76 years old.
He is survived by his four children, Robert Joseph Fousch Jr., husband of Patricia Salisbury Fousch; Bret Joseph Fousch, husband of Andrea Montz Fousch; Lori Fousch Samataro, wife of Stephen Anthony Samataro; and Theresa Fousch Carrone, wife of Anthony Joseph Carrone.
Robert is the grandfather of six grandchildren, Collin Fousch, Alexandra Fousch Raymond, Andrew Fousch, Elizabeth Carrone, Nicholas Samataro, and Michael Samataro.
He is also survived by one brother, Edward Joseph Fousch, husband of Virgie Fousch.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Madary Fousch and Jacob Joseph Fousch.
He was a native of New Orleans and long time resident of Lacombe, a parishioner of St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, former Grand Knight of the St. John of the Cross Knights of Columbus Alex Semel Council.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday, April 18 at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe with a memorial Mass immediately following. Internment will be at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, at 1 p.m.

Kelly Marie Bonnette, born July 31, 1967, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, April 15, 2016, at the age of 48.
We will celebrate her life, share photos and stories on Thursday, April 21, 2016, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Park Provence Retirement Community, 1925 Possum Hollow Rd, in Slidell.
She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Hazel Parker (Mert), O.J. (Sonny Boy) Brown, and parental grandparents Margaret and Jeff Bonnette.
Kelly is survived by her mother, Barbara Brister (Bobby); father, Aubrey Bonnette (Mary); sister, Audrey Baker (John); nieces, Kristen Gary (Phillip), Katie Borchert, Katie Jungeblut (Philip), Caroline Baker; and the love of her life, her great-nephew, Louis Emmett Gary.
After attending LSU, Kelly served as a helicopter paramedic for the Army National Guard and then received her bachelor’s degree at Southeastern LA University. The better part of her business career was spent in San Diego, Calif. as a Commercial Real Estate Manager.
A resident of Pearl River, she worked as a water aerobics instructor at Cross Gates in Slidell, and operated her own jewelry business.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kelly’s favorite charity, “Patrick F. Taylor’s Hope Lodge,” in New Orleans. As a gesture, to carry on Kelly’s legacy, friends and family may bring DVD’s on Thursday for the “Kelly Bonnette Memorial DVD Library” that she established at Hope Lodge for cancer patients and family members during their stay at this wonderful non-profit facility. Words cannot express the many thanks to the caring staff and volunteers there who gave her dignity and love during this past year. Also many thanks to the physicians and nursing staff at Ochsner Medical Center.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.
Ethel Whynette Hosey, 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Pearl River.
She was born on September 21, 1937, to her parents, the (late) Steve Tullos and Lula Bell (Craft) Tullos in Smith County. She was a retired restaurant owner.
Mrs. Hosey is survived by one son, Anthony “Red” Hosey; two daughters, Cynthia Barrett and Brenda Morgan; 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Hosey; daughter, Melinda Hosey; three brothers, Alonzo Tullos, Hurshel Tullos, Thomas Tullos; and five sisters, Mamie Robinson, Mildred Thompson, Ruby Thomassie, Bessie Toler, Jeanette Coleman.
Services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 15, in the chapel of Tutor Funeral Home, Magee. Interment followed in Raleigh City Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Joseph Hospice of Louisiana.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Tutor Funeral Home of Magee.

Wayne L. Fisher Sr., of Slidell, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Slidell.
He was 68 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Kim H. Fisher; father of Wayne L. Fisher Jr. (Tammy), Christopher T. Fisher (Amanda), Jonathan M. Fisher, and Amanda F. Rigsby (Dustin); son of the late George and Phyllis Fisher; and brother of George W. Fisher Jr.
He is also survived by four grandchildren: Cameron Fisher, Christian Fisher, Alexis Baldassaro, and Conner Fisher.
A native of Charleston, South Carolina, he was a resident of Slidell since 1981.
He was a graduate of The Citadel in South Carolina. Wayne served in the U.S. Army during his tours in Vietnam. In civilian life, he volunteered as a fireman and served with the St. Tammany and Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Offices.
While he was a distinguished pilot with over 18,000 hours of flying time, Wayne’s true passion was serving Jesus Christ through his local church. He recognized that he was not promised tomorrow and chose to spend as much time as possible sharing with others the news about salvation through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
Funeral services were held at Northshore Church, 310 Kensington Blvd, Slidell, on Tuesday, April 26.
Due to the limited number of flowers that may be delivered to the veterans cemetery, the family ask that donations be made in Wayne’s memory to Haven of Hope Africa in care of Ireland Outreach International, Box 1772 Waterloo IA 50705-1772.
Inez M. Hunt passed away on April 19, 2016.
She was 92 years old.
Inez Hunt was born November 19, 1923 in New Iberia, La. She had been a resident of Slidell for the past 35 years.
She is survived by her husband, Willard R. Hunt; daughters, Kay Bolivar and husband Steve, Sherry Robertson and husband Les, Susan Daniel and husband Ed; grandchildren, Scott Sandy, Jeremy Gomez, wife Lauren, Christopher Gomez and wife Anna, Cody Robertson and wife Grace, Melissa Robertson, Kyle Bolivar and Jonathan Hunt Bolivar and wife Jacqueline; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Addison, Cooper, Avery, Hadleigh, Grayson, Leo and Isaac; and brother, James LeBlanc.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Inez’s life on Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at First Christian Church, 102 Christian Lane, Slidell.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends to make a donation in her name to the First Christian Church.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Francis “Francy” Joseph Lawton, of Carriere, Ms., passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016.
He was 93 years old.
A native of Summit Hill, Penn., he served in the Pacific as a United States Marine during WWII. Francy was an insurance salesman for Home Life Insurance Company. He was a lifetime member of the Davis Lawton Yurko American Legion Post in Summit Hill, PA. Francy was also a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He was a very proud Irishman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Lawton and Margaret McHugh Lawton; his daughter, Lois Helene O’Boril; his brothers, Richard Lawton and John Lawton; and his sisters, Margaret Sommers and Catherine Prosynchak.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 72 years, Helen Haluska Lawton; his daughter, Fran McElmoyle and husband Robert; grandchildren, David (Charlotte) Kerr, Christy (Michael) Bush, and Amy Red Feather; great-grandchildren, David Kerr Jr., Nathan Kerr, Jonah Masko, Gabriel Red Feather, Aliya Bush, and Matthew Bush; and great great grandson, Ethan Kerr.
Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3 from 6 until 8 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held in his hometown of Summit Hill, Penn. at a later date.
Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery under the direction of Porambo Funeral Home, Summit Hill, Penn.
Local arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home, Picayune, Ms.
Obituary, register book, and driving directions can be found on the Internet page at www.mcdonaldfh.com
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to food for the poor.

Joseph A. “Casey” Marchese, of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016.
He was 90 years old.
He was the husband of Lorraine Callihan Marchese; father of Joseph A. Marchese Jr., Victor B. Marchese, and the late Ruth M. Carpenter; step-father of Tammy M. Caro (C.J.), Kim M. Brans (Jack), and the late Rickie A. Marinello; son of the late Anthony H.J. Marchese and Anna Alessandra Marchese; and brother of the late Anthony H. J. Marchese;
He is also survived by four grandchildren: Joseph S. Catanese, Lacey M. Cummings, Devin M. Catanese, Rennie L. Clotworthy; and four great-grandchildren: Taylor Cummings, Scarlett Catanese, Anna Cummings, and Knoxlee Catanese.
He was a native and longtime resident of New Orleans, and a resident of Slidell since 2005.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.

SSGT. Robert E. Lee Jr., U.S. Air Force (Retired), of Lacombe, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016.
He was 84 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Patricia Richaud Lee; father of Robert E. Lee, III (Candace), Brian Lee (Gina), Richard Lee, Virginia Lee, Steven Lee, Catherine Lee (David) and the late Cynthia Lee; and brother of Nancy.
He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 23 years and was a veteran of the Korean War.
Private memorial services will be held.
Nicholas Joseph Tranchina, of Mandeville, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.
He was 88 years old.
He was the beloved husband of H. Louise Parker Tranchina; father of

Nicholas A. Tranchina (Paddi) (Whitney); Frank A. Tranchina (Susan); Donna Courville (Larry); son of the late Frank A. Tranchina and Antonina (Lena) DiMaggio Tranchina; and brother of the late Peter Tranchina.
He is also survived by his grandchildren: John, Nicole, Gabrielle, Jacob, Mitchell, and Marshall Tranchina; Deidre S. Stock, Douglas and Damien Spiehler; and nine great-grandchildren.
Nicholas was a native of New Orleans and graduated from St. Aloysius High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Metropolitan Life and Transamerica Insurance Companies.
He was an avid dancer and taught for Arthur Murray’s and Lewis D’Amico Dance Studios.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Saturday, April 30 at 1 p.m.
Interment will follow in St. Vincent DePaul Cemetery, New Orleans, La.
Visitation at Honaker Funeral Home will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Brother Martin High School, New Orleans, La. or St. Tammany Hospice Covington.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Lisa Kay Gauley White passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016.
She was 60 years old.
She is survived by her mother, Ruby Gauley; her loving partner, Victor Perez; children, Heather Provost Benton (Kenneth Martin), Donna White Whitten and Aimee White Reid (Ernest Reid Jr.); grandchildren, Alyssa Benton, Noah Benton, Ethan Craddock, Hadassah Reid, Tristan Craddock, Layla Reid, Haven Whitten, Kendall Martin, and Jacob Martin; and siblings, Jo Lynn Gauley McQueen (Ralph McQueen), Kevin Gauley (Karen Gauley), and Tammi Gauley Fandal (Rodney Fandal).
Ms. Kay is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as treasured friends.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Gauley; and two grandchildren, Elijah and Jamie Benton.
Visitation services were held at D.T. Williams Funeral Home, in Pearl River, Louisiana on Friday, April 22 from 5 until 9 p.m.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 23 at 11 a.m., followed by interment at Gauley Cemetery in Pearl River, Louisiana.

Iona Faciane Boyd Gross, of Slidell, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016, in Slidell.
She was 80 years old.
She was the beloved wife of Charles M. Gross, and the late Ted L. Boyd, by first marriage; mother of Christine Ciko (George), Leah Pruner, David “Bill” Boyd, Thomas Boyd (Peggy), James Boyd (Tammy), and Marla Leslie (Bobby); daughter of the late Clenney and Mary Ann Faciane; sister of Peggy Parker, Linda Hebert, and the late Richard Faciane, Melvin Faciane, and Glenn Faciane.
She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Slidell.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Association, American Cancer Society, or Cannon Hospice.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

William A. White, of Slidell, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016,
He was 72 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Carol J. White; father of: William A. White, III; Casey R. White; Gwen Sharp; Chuck Sharp and Patrick Sharp; son of the late William A. White, Sr. and Juanita McCafferty White; and brother of Jimmie Ann Smith; Dorothy Howard; Peggy Picardy; Bobby McKeough; Linda Cassidy; John N. McKeough; and the late Pat McKeough.
He is also survived by his 12grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
William worked on the river for 30 years as a boat captain.
A graveside service will be held at a later date.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.
Melba K. Hoyt, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016.
She was 91 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Hoyt, III; mother of Karen H. Latuso and husband, Skip; Thomas C. Hoyt and the late Millie Jean McCormick; and daughter of the late Charles C. Kuhn and Dora Eckelman Kuhn.
She is also survived by her seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Friday, May 6 at 11 a.m.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Slidell.
Visitation will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, on Friday, May 6 from 9 until funeral service at 11 a.m.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

Barry Mark Tullier, of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016.
He was 67 years old.
He was the husband of Mary Ann Doherty Tullier; father of Jason Tullier (Jennifer) and Jacob Tullier (Jayme); step-father of Angel Gaudet (Keith) and John Fussell, Jr. (Leslie); son of the late Norman Tullier and Bernice Landry Tullier; brother of Pamela Savin (Roland), Krispin DeBlieux (Chuck) and Mark Tullier (Shawna); grandfather of Drew, Kristun, Ashton, Dalton, Maddy Tullier, Shane Torres, John C., Mallory, Mackenzie Fussell and the late Devin Tullier; and great-grandfather of Raelyn Shirah and Carter Torres.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.
Funeral services were held on May 9 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
Donations to the American Cancer Socity in his name, preferred, in lieu of flowers.

Joel (Buddy) Pravata, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016, at home.
He was 79 years old.
He was born July 2, 1936, in Slidell, and was the son of the late Marilyn and Joesph Pravata.
Joel was an aeronautical design engineer and later started his own business in the electrical design field.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Andrew Buell of Bogalusa, La.; son, Richard of Houston, Texas; and Reyn, his brother of Ocean Springs, Ms.
He was also preceded in death by son, Todd.
He had two great- grandchildren, Jack and Austin Buell of Slidell, and three grandchildren, Josh Buell of Slidell, Justin Buell of Littleton, Co., and Sallie Stewart of Houston, Texas.
Joel was very interested in science and astronomy and at Joel’s request, his body was donated to the LSU school of Medicine for the advancement of Science.

Lyn Denunzio, a longtime resident of Slidell passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Broussard, La., surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of Richard DeNunzio; and wonderful mother of Carla D. Dietrich, married to Mario. She leaves behind her cherished granddaughter Elia Lyn Dietrich.
Lyn also leaves behind her loving sisters Paula and Lori, along with sister and brother-in-laws and beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on May 6 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.

Richard T. Pena, “Ricky,” of Slidell, (Bayou Liberty), passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, at 6:57 p.m., at Baton Rouge General Hospital.
He was 52 years old.
He was the son of the late Peter Charles Pena and the late Josephine Mildred Faciane Pena.
He is survived by a daughter, Megan Pena; and grandson, Hunter Wagner, of Wylie,TX.
He was brother to Barbara Ellen Bridges of Tomball, Texas; Frances Jean O’Reilly of Slidell; Clifford Charles Pena of Dallas, Texas; the late Janice Margaret Knerien of Slidell; Gerald Sidney Pena of Bellingham, Wa.; Ronald Douglas Pena of Lacombe; and Stephen Craig Pena of Biloxi, Ms.
Family and friends are welcome for visitation and memorial service to be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 at New Beginnings Church, 330 Robert Blvd, Slidell.

William Theodore “Mac” McCormick Sr., a longtime resident of St. Bernard Parish, and a resident of Slidell since 1986, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016.
He was the husband of Gloria Kroll McCormick; father of William T. McCormick Jr (Deborah), and Suzanne Mary McCormick; and son of the late William John McCormick, Jeanette Alwert McCormick, and Guardian, Theodore Duval “Judge” Nolan.
He is also survived by two grandchildren, William T. McCormick III (Denise), and Patrick John McCormick (Tara); three great-grandchildren, Carlee Jeanette McCormick, Nicholas McCormick, and Miriah Richard (Chris); and two great-great-grandchildren, Christopher Richard Jr., and Landon Winborn.
Memorial services were held on May 7 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.

Barbara Caruso Kuper passed away peacefully at her home in Slidell on Sunday, May 8, 2016.
She was 65 years old.
Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Frank S. and Josephine D. Vitale Caruso; and her sister, Angela Caruso Campagna.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Philip; step-son, Forrest; brothers, Salvatore “Sam” (Martha) Caruso and Peter (Cindy) Caruso; brother-in-law, Ronald F. Campagna; and nieces and nephews, Mary Martha (Robb) Melancon, Kristine (Christopher) Black, Salvatore “Sammy” (Anna) Caruso Jr. and Ronald T. Campagna.
Barbara graduated from St. Mary’s Dominican High School and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Nursing from LSU Medical Center, School of Nursing. She was an RN for 43 years, and worked in nearly every clinical aspect of nursing at one time or another. She worked at Riveroaks, New Orleans VA, and Touro Infirmary. She was on the faculty at LSUMC School of Nursing for 20 years, and a Hospice nurse for seven years prior to her illness. She held numerous additional credentials, and was a Nationally Certified Bereavement Facilitator.
Barbara was a member of The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International. She received the first Allen A. Copping Excellence in Teaching award from the School of Nursing; the Dr. Ernst Lederle Award for Excellence in Research, Education and Patient Care; the Northshore District Nurses Association Nursing Excellence Award; the Outstanding Clinical Practice Award, Touro Infirmary; and the Dedication to Lupus Patients Award.
She was trained as an End-of-Life Nursing Educator through an award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She was included in the 100 Great Nurses.
Nursing was not just a profession to Barbara; it was her calling—in her DNA. She will be fondly remembered as the wonderful nurse who took care of both her patients and their families; perceptive in assessment, tenacious and determined, diligent in treatment, with a wonderful depth of compassion that did not wane with the years. She believed a vital part of nursing was to serve as an advocate and she was fully committed to this role. Throughout Barbara’s life and career, she touched the lives of many, including her patients, students, colleagues, family, and friends.
Family and friends are invited to attend memorial services, one of which will be held on Saturday, May 21 at St Genevieve Church in Slidell, 58203 Hwy. 433. Visitation and remembrances will be held from 9 to 11 a.m.; Mass will be held at 11 a.m., followed by a reception.
A second service will be held on Saturday June 11, at the Lutheran Church of the Pines in Waveland, Ms., 309 Hwy. 90, Waveland. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m.; the service will be held at 11 a.m.; and a reception will follow.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Frida Helen Hunt Boyd passed away peacefully in her Needham, MA home on May 12, 2016.
She was 87 years old.
She was born and raised in Fort Smith, Arkansas, attending high school both there and in Fayetteville, AR. In 1945, she met James “Jimmy” Sterling Boyd at the University of Arkansas and they were married in 1946. They established a consulting engineering firm in Shreveport and Slidell where they lived until moving to Florida in 1970. She moved and settled in MA in 1992 to help raise grandchildren.
She is survived by her brother, Fred W. Hunt, of Little Rock, AR; sister, Charleen Green of Palm City, FL; daughters, Judy (Tim) McElwain of Fernandina Beach, FL, and Sherri (Eric) Boyd Amundson of Gainesville, FL; sons J. Roark (Barbara) Boyd of Merlin, OR, Brett (Christine) Hunt Boyd of St. Augustine, FL and Saudi Arabia, and J. Wesley (Theonia) Boyd of Needham, MA; 15 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death in 1972 by her beloved husband, Jimmy. Her parents and three of her sisters also preceded her.
The family greatly appreciated the services of VNA Hospice and Home Staff.
A service was held at Congregational Church of Needham on May 15 starting 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Capital Campaign Fund for Congregational Church of Needham, 1154 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492 or Alachua Conservation Trust/Conservation Burial, Inc., 7204 SE County Road 234, Gainesville, FL 32641.

Jack R. Worgan, from Slidell, passed away at home May 12, 2016.
He was 88 years old.
He is survived by his children, Cathy Worgan Bort (Mark), Paul Worgan, Richard Worgan, Nancy Worgan Willman (Joseph), Kenneth Worgan (Tammy); and extended family.
Jack was a native of Pittsburg, Penn. and resided in Slidell. He was a recipient of multiple master degrees and worked as an aerospace mechanical engineer with NASA.
A visitation was held on Monday, May 16 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport. The funeral service was at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with burial at Free Church of God Cemetery following the service.
Thank you for celebrating with us our dad’s long and colorful life.
A full obituary may be read and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Adam “Paw Paw” Henry Graff, Jr. has joined his beloved wife, Rosalie Madeline Graff, just as he promised that he’d do.
It took him the last six of his 96 years on earth to keep that promise, but he made it in Slidell, on May 15, 2016.
Back in 1920, in New Orleans, he was born to Lena Cascio of Chiusa Sclafani, Sicily and Adam Henry Graff, Sr. of New Orleans, LA., where he lived until his move to Lacombe after retirement from AT&T in the early ’80’s.
His parents along with a sister, Caroline Graff Beckendorf, are part of the welcoming committee for him in Heaven. He leaves behind his 3 children, Adam III (Jacqueline), Gail Graff Schmidt (George), and David, along with 6 grandchildren, Adam IV, (Regina) & Kristen Graff, Amanda Schmidt, (Kaylyn) Allison Schmidt, Mitchel (Britney), and Daniel Graff.
Also part of the loving family that will miss him is his great-grandchildren, Sarah, Claire, Brinley and another one on the way. He was an avid Saints fan although he occasionally lost faith in them, loved LSU football, (Daniel played for them!), LSU baseball and dancing and a good party.
He and his wife, Rosalie, would don costumes and perform for shutin’s and residents of assisted living facilities. He loved being the clown! He leaves behind a plethora of friends, most of whom are already gone, but each of whom would stand for him in his loyalty, honesty, steadfastness, dependability, wit and good humor. He was a member of the AT&T Pioneers, the Elks, Lodge # 2321, Happy Hour Senior Citizen’s Club, Knights of Columbus, Council #2732, Lacombe Senior Citizens, Bayou Liberty Civic Org. and St. John of the Cross Catholic Church.
He was most proud of his children and grandchildren, but especially his great-grandchildren. His biggest regret was that the Army would not let him join the WWII fight citing varicose veins in his right leg…..even after he had them excised.
Per his wish, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell, on May 28, 2016 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their wonderful and compassionate care and in lieu of flowers, requests that donations be made in his name to Canon Hospice, 19375 N. 4th St. Covington, LA 70433.
Dastadooda and Pouffalou will miss you, Paw Paw.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

John Brunson Coats, 60, died unexpectedly on May 19, 2016, at his home in Slidell.
He was predeceased by his mother, Mary Brunson Davis, and his father, John B. Coats.
John is survived by a brother, David Coats (Nancy) of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Beth McFarland of New Orleans; a daughter, Ashley Coats, son-in-law, Michael Boucher, and a grandson, Benjamin Boucher, of Los Angeles; and long-time companion, Joni Edwards of Wiggins, MS, as well as nieces Celia Coats and Roxana Coats of Raleigh, NC.
John was born in New Orleans on June 19, 1955, and graduated from Trinity Episcopal School and Isidore Newman High School where, among other things, he was co-captain of Newman’s football team. He graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A.
In association with his father, John B. Coats, his business interests included Trademark Realty and Trademark Renovation Companies. John then managed long-term care facilities in New Orleans before moving to Slidell where he managed real estate projects throughout Louisiana, as well as the Chamale Tennis and Social Club in Slidell which he owned and operated. His firm also renovated and has a majority ownership interest in the historic Vicksburg Hotel.
John was accomplished in business. However, he was defined by an unsurpassed “joie de vivre” and a love of his fellow man. He loved books and learning, and could speak with ease and expertise on any number of topics.
He was a fine athlete who loved a number of sports (and of course the Saints). He, at his core, personified a Peter Pan quality (in all the good ways) and was forever a boy who loved nothing more than bringing joy to others. Sadly, words fail to properly convey his true qualities. He never met a stranger and was much, much loved by his family and friends.
Friends and family will celebrate John’s life from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 26, at Palmettos On The Bayou, 1901 Bayou Lane in Slidell, with true stories of romance, adventure, karaoke, charades, poetry, music, quadrathalons, wombats, cooking, sharing, and giving.
John loved life by loving people. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to www. cedarcreekwombatrescue.com (a bit of an inside joke) or the Tipitina’s Foundation – tipitinasfoundation.org.

Christopher “Chris”?Mark Pichon, of Lacombe, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016.
He was 48 years old.
He was the son of Gregory Pichon and Wanda Ezell Pichon; brother of Kelli Bounds; brother-in-law of Larry Bounds; and uncle of Seth and Jace Bounds.
Chris was an artist, computer whiz, lover of books and movies. He loved his family, had many good friends, two of which were lifelong friends, Gus Thoele and Eric Sanders.
Funeral services were held at Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, on on Wednesday, June 1 at 11 a.m.
Rev. Jim Baham, officiating.
Donations to STARC, or the Slidell Animal Shelter, preferred, in lieu of flowers.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Cristy Anne Dunnivan
08/21/1972 –
05/24/2016
Written in words directly from Cristy:
“Hey guess what, I’m dead, but I have left behind the best of people. Including Jerry Graves Sr. and Jr., arents Sandra and Donald Cobb, my sister Samantha Watt, my nephew Anthony and my extended family here in Louisiana. There is NO crying, Live your life to the fullest.”
D.T. Williams Funeral Home 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River, LA in charge of arrangements.

Leon A. Textor Jr., of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.
He was 82 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Celeste S. Textor; father of Keith Textor and wife, Kelly; Michele Textor Perez and husband, David; and the late Tammy Textor; son of the late Leon A. Textor, Sr. and Hazel Bendich Textor; and brother of the late: Philp Marquar; Victor Marquar; and Lorraine Marquar.
He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Brennan, Chase and Ethan Textor; Justin and Zachary Perez.
A memorial service was held at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, on May 20.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Assn., 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #160, Metairie, LA, 70005.
Wesley M. Carroll, of Slidell, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
He was 93 years old and a lifelong resident of Slidell. He was also an Eagle Scout, WWII Veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps (awarded Purple Heart, Silver Star, Air Medal), retired from US Postal Service, volunteer firefighter, co-owner of Slidell Hobby and Record Shop and Cabbage Patch Ceramic Studio, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Member, St. Margaret Mary Parish pioneer member, founding member of G.O.S.H. and a supporter of many community activities.
He was the beloved husband of Blanche Schexnaydre Carroll for over 70 years.
He was the father of James Stephen Carroll, Anne Carroll Williams (husband William Williams, MD), Robert Travis Carroll, Sr. (wife Karen Trascher Carroll); son of the late Benjamin Travis Carroll and Nora McMahon Carroll; and brother of the late Helen Carroll Block.
He is also survived by six grandchildren, (Wesley Williams, Travis Williams, Kelly Gullen, Simon Williams, Robert Carroll Jr., Patrick Carroll); and two great-grandchildren, (Jude Gullen, Luke Williams.)
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, on Thursday, June 2.
Visitation from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. followed by the Rosary and eulogy, then a funeral Mass at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Slidell.
Donations to STARC of Louisiana preferred, in lieu of flowers.
Please visit www.honakerforestlawn.com to sign guestbook.
Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.

Alton Charles Wilder Jr., of Slidell, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016.
He was 78 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Vivian R. Wilder; father of Alton C. Wilder, III; Sandra Wilder; Chris Wilder and wife, Margaret; Jay A. Wilder and wife, Nicole; son of the late Alton C. Wilder, Sr. and Carrie Conrad Wilder; and brother of: Joseph Edward Wilder and the late Edward Joseph Wilder; Carol W. Pouey.
He is also survived by his grandchildren: Angela Lamarque; Chris Wilder, Jr; Jennifer Hornberger; Chere Poole; Kori Wilder; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell on May 31.
Rod L. Downie, a resident of St. Tammany Parish for 21 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home in Abita Springs.
Rod was an employee of Gulf Oil and Chevron for 25 years. In his retirement, he volunteered at the Northlake Nature Center and was a Master Gardener. One of Rod’s true loves was the outdoors. He had a passion for trees, nature, and the environment. He enjoyed gardening, hiking, fishing, boating, and the Covington Farmer’s Market.
Rod is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ginger Downie; his two sons, Scott Downie and Michael Downie; and his three grandchildren, Alyssa Downie, Ryan Downie, and Elizabeth Downie.
Rod was a loving and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial celebration will be held at a later date. Please share a memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Engolia, of Slidell, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Friday, June 3, 2016.
He was 92 years old.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce LeBlanc Engolia; and his sons, Glenn Engolia (Janine), Gary Engolia (Marianne), Gregory Engolia (Denise) and Grady Engolia; grandchildren, Gina Engolia, Joelle Engolia (Kyle Dunbar), Corey Cochrane, Lori Engolia, Lesley Engolia, Christopher Engolia, Ryan Engolia (Katy), and Blake Engolia; and great-grandchildren, Thomas Rose V and Jayde Engolia.
He is also survived by a brother, Louis Engolia Jr. and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Engolia Sr. and Florence Di Vincenti Engolia; brother, Salvador Engolia Sr.; sister, Anna E. Puglise; and a grandson, Michael Engolia.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Tony graduated from SJ Peters High School in New Orleans, served briefly in the U.S. Navy and worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture before retiring in 1977.
He was also a professional drummer and played in several bands, including with the American Legion and with the New Orleans Police Department. He enjoyed being outdoors on his boat, especially fishing and crabbing. Tony was born in New Orleans and was a resident of Slidell for the past 27 years.
He will be missed by all who knew him. The family would like to thank the staff of Park Provence, Integra Care Medical Staffing, and Passages Hospice for their care and kindness.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 11 at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (U.S. Highway 190 West), Slidell.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Passages Hospice are preferred.
Garland Lenoid Cox, of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
He was 65 years old.
He was the loving husband of Barbara Carona Cox; proud father of Garland Daniel Cox (DaNeil), Caryn Sarjeant, Leah Cox (Brian), Trystan Lozier, Annabella Lozier and Trey Lozier; step-father of David Lastrapes, Derrin Laird (Christine), Deanna Melerine (Randy), and Dawn Laird; son of L’Na Jean Smith Cox and the late Artie Frank Cox, Jr.; and brother of Artie Frank Cox, III (Rachel).
He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Lenoid had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off of his back. When not at work, he enjoyed his family immensely.
In 1969, he graduated from Amite High School in the top 10 of his class. He attended LSU Medical School for two years before he went to work in the oil field for Diamond M. Around 1984, he was injured in the oil field, so he went back to school and earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 1986. Upon graduating college, he began an over 30-year career as a computer program analyst for the U.S.D.A., National Finance Center. He moved to Slidell in 1988.
Funeral services were held at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell on June 6. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).

Hermainie Pichon Garrett, of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016.
She was 80 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late William Hoover Garrett; mother of Scott Garrett and wife, Kristin; Gavin Garrett and wife, Lisa; daughter of the late Herman Isadore Pichon and Myrtle Jones Pichon; and sister of Elodie P. Gomez.
She is also survived by her loving grandchildren: Stephen Garrett; Kacey Garrett; Megan Garrett; Chet Garrett and Amanda Shaw.
Funeral services were held on June 6 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
Donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of the South, 501 Robert Blvd, # 304, Slidell, LA, 70458.
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Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell.
Brent M. Dupree, of Slidell, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
He was 39 years old.
Brent was born on June 23, 1976, in Taylorville, Illinois. He later moved to Picayune, Ms. with his family and graduated from Picayune Memorial High School in 1994.
In August of 1994, Brent began his military career in the United States Army where he served our country for 11 years, with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan in the 1st Battalion, 39th Field Artillery Regiment.
Brent received several medals, honors, and awards, one of which was the Army Commendation Medal. “The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to any member, other than General Officers, of the Armed Forces that distinguish himself or herself by heroism, meritorious achievement or meritorious service which are of a lesser degree than that required for the Bronze Star Medal,” Rod Powers, U.S. Military Expert.
In January 2007, Brent was honorably discharged as an E-4 from the United States Army.
In 2008, Brent married Priscilla Rodriquez and resided in Slidell with his new wife and her two children, Michael and Chloe.
Brent loved many things, but playing softball and coaching baseball for kids on the Slidell Bulldogs were amongst the top of his list. Most people did not know this about Brent, but he loved giving back to others, especially kids because he knew the value of being a part of a team and how that comradery can and will form a special bond forever. And while doing so, he was attending the University of New Orleans to further his education so he could become a high school teacher and baseball coach.
Brent leaves to cherish his loving memory his wife: Priscilla; his children: Michael, Chloe, Dawson, Asher, and Jazzmin; his siblings: Joshua, Kim, Larry, Natasha, Jessica, Brittnie; and his late sister- Tamara; his father: Lawrence Dupree, Jr. and wife: Pamela Dupree, along with his mother: Bonnie M. Moss.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the interment at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Road, Slidell, Louisiana, on Friday, June 10 at 12 p.m. followed by a reception at Timeout Lounge, 205 Cousin St., Slidell, Louisiana, 70458.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Habitat for Humanity: ESTHFH Veteran’s Build Home at esthfh.org/donate/secure-online-donations/.

Roen Hauck “Mickey”?Sabadie, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Slidell.
She was 88 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late Carlos “Rocky” Noel Sabadie; mother of Guy Sabadie (Rhonda), Chuck Sabadie (Kay), Roxanne Onstad (Ralph), and Wendy Garretson (David); daughter of the late George and Hazel Hauck; and sister of Anona Mae Labourdette, Kathryn Gonzales, and the late Elaine Theard.
She is also survived by 12 grandchildren (Rhett, Chad, R.J., Rachel, Ashley, Guy James, Blake, Gabby, Mary, Roen, Megan and Joshua), 11 great-grandchildren, and more on the way.
She was a native and longtime resident of New Orleans and a resident of Slidell since 2001. She worked at Acme Fast Freight as a young woman and as a sales associate in later years at Gus Mayer, Casual Village and Stuarts.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
A funeral Mass will be held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Crossgates Blvd. in Slidell, on Saturday, June 18 at 11 a.m.
Friends may visit at the church on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Rodney Joseph Faust, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016.
He was 84 years old.
He was the father of Sandra Maness (Hal), Gerald Faust and David Faust (Corinne); son of the late Emmett Faust and Edna Bayard Faust; brother of the late Emmett Faust, Rita Rizutto, Harold Faust, Gloria Catchot, Lloyd Faust, and Hazel Gilmore.
He is also survived by six grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was a resident of Slidell since 1967.
Memorial services were held at Northshore Baptist Church, 310 Kensington Blvd., Slidell, on June 15
Donations to Beam’s Bible Minstries or to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital, preferred, in lieu of flowers.
Bernice R. Boudreaux, of Slidell, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2016.
She was 81 years old.
She was a school teacher, loving mother and wife, and a horticulturist who loved her roses.
Bernice is survived by her husband of 57 yrs Ernest Boudreaux, and her daughter Sharon Boudreaux.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 16 at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at D.T. Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Hwy. 41, Pearl River.

Alvin M. Alexander, a longtime Slidellian, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016.
He was 86 years old.
He was a devoted husband to Alberta Rogers Alexander; and a loving father of Gwendolyn A. Woods (Lawrence) of Lacombe; Sheryl (Alexander) Reynard (Slidell); and Paula Alexander (Houston, TX); grandfather of Lawrence “Tiger” Woods, Jr. (Pullallup, WA); Jonathan Woods (Ocean Springs, MS); Shantel Reynard (Baton Rouge), Joseph C. Reynard (Houston, TX); and great-grandfather of “L.J.” Woods (Mandeville).
Alvin was a math and science teacher, retired, with the St. Tammany Parish School System culminating his career at the former, renowed St. Tammany High School. He served in the U.S. Army and was a disabled veteran after having served in the Korean War.
Alvin was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Parker Alexander; his father, Eddie Alexander; his sister, Pamela A. Herman and Pamela’s daughter, Denise Herman.
Homegoing services will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016, at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 2100 Second Street, Slidell.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Service time is set for 11 a.m. Burial will be held at the Southeastern Louisiana Veterans Cemetary, Slidell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 2100 Second St., Slidell, in Alvin Alexanders’ behalf.

Beryl Lemoine Rachel, of Slidell, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Slidell.
She was 80 years old.
She was the wife of Burton Rachel; mother of Belinda Paris (Joseph), Perry Rachel (Cheslie), Mark Rachel (Wendy), and Karen Drake (Mark); daughter of the late Lance Lemoine and Una Wick; and sister of Marilyn Spencer.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held on June 21 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.

Wanda Sketo Nigro, of Slidell, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016.
She was 86 years old.
She was the beloved wife of the late John Marshall Nigro Sr.; mother of Stephanie Nigro Dreux (Arnold), John Marshall Nigro, Jr., and the late Michael Nigro.
She is aAlso survived by seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchilren.
She was a former employee of the Dollar General Store on Brownswitch Road here in Slidell.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Covenant Baptist Church, 890 Robert Blvd., Slidell, LA on Friday, June 24 at 1 p.m.
Visitation at the church on Friday after 11 a.m. until funeral time.
In lieu flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity in Wanda’s name.

Huey C. Lampley, a native and lifelong resident of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Slidell.
He was 87 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Sylvia May Lampley; father of Tracey Foster (husband David), and Mark Lampley (wife Gerri ); son of the late Jessie and Nellie Lampley.
He is also survived by three grandchildren: Merrill Schmalz, Karissa Waguespack, Paul Foster; and four great-grandchildren: Mallory Schmalz, Jayden Waguespack, Colton Waguespack, and Aubree Waguespack.
He was a member of the American Legion and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd West, in Slidell.

Jacqueline Baugher Freeman, of Slidell, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016.
She was 78 years old.
She was the beloved wife of Winston L. Freeman; daughter of the late Roy Baugher and Margaret Keleschenyi Baugher; and mother of Randall L. Freeman (Lisa Dougherty).
She is also survived by her godchild, Lisa Soileu; and her longtime and best friend, Peggy Deer.
She was retired from LSU Health Sciences Center, Department of Urology after 18 years as an Administrative Assistant. She was a member of Village Lutheran Church.
Funeral services were held on June 16 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.
Donations to St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital or the Humane Society, preferred, in lieu of flowers.
Zeno Alvin Patecek passed away Monday morning in Covington on Monday, June 20, 2016.
He was 84 years old.
He was a native and lifelong resident of Covington. For many years, Zeno continued in the family business of making and repairing shoes, started by his father August Gustav Patecek in downtown Covington.
In addition, he enjoyed a second career as a bookkeeper and tax preparer.
He was the loving husband of the late Grace Barthel Patecek for over 30 years; son of the late Alvina Mary Noe Patecek; father to Angela Marie Patecek, and Paul Michael Patecek, and Paul’s wife Kristin Cangemi Patecek.
He is also survived by his one brother, August Patecek.
His memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Covington with an Inurnment to follow immediately at Garden of Memories in Metairie, La.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington, LA. 985-875-1131

Charles Lee Crawford passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
He was 64 years old.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years Maxine Walker Crawford; daughter, Tammy Lynn Crawford; sisters, Helen Humphrey (Lee), and Charlene Swick (Ernie); and brother, John Crawford (Cheryl).
Crawford is also survived by grandchildren, Maranda Buras and Brittany Morris; and great-grandchildren, Braxton Crawford, Raelynn Buras, Marley Johns and Clayton Fowler.
D.T. Williams Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Loretta Dupont Stanley, of Slidell, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at 9:16 a.m. in Oschner Hospital in Slidell.
Mrs. Stanley was a native of Jennings, La. and graduated from Jennings High School. In 1974, she moved to Slidell and has lived there since. She was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs. She was also a devoted LSU sports fan. When she wasn’t watching sports, Mrs. Stanley loved to sew.
Mrs. Stanley is survived by daughters, Gwendlyn Hilton and Deneise (Mark) Bergeron of Slidell; sons, John (Valerie) David Stanley, Jr. of Carriere, Ms. and Steve Stanley of Bessemer, Ala.; sister, Ellen Lorraine Demont Overman of Manchester, Tennessee; brother, Ferdinand James Dupont of Corpus Christi, Texas; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John David Stanley, Sr.; her parents, Ferdinand Joseph Dupont and Lucille LeJeune Roy; her stepmother, Nettie Dupont and one sister, Wella (Betty) Louise Crader.
Funeral services for Stanley will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016, at 10 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles McMillin officiating.
Burial will be in the Mermentau Cememtery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home of Jennings.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 30 from 4 until 9 p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6 p.m.
Words of comfort may be expressed to the family at www.miguezfuneralhome.com.

Jeanette Hood, of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
She was 78 years old.
She was the mother of Michael Palermo (Julie); Peggy P. Price (Dutch); David Palermo (Monique); Mark Palermo (Lisa); Chris Palermo (Vicki); and Cindy Palermo; daughter of the late Thomas Henry Hood and Doris Davis Hood; and sister of Thomas Hood; James Hood and Mary H. Johnson.
She is also survived by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on June 28 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.

Kathleen “Ida”?Marie Gentry passed away in Slidell on Thursday, June 23, 2016.
She was 77 years old.
She is the beloved wife of Fred T. Gentry for 43 years; mother of Kathleen Vitrano, Cheryl Fos and husband Mark Fos, Sr.; step-mother of Debra Weed and Tamra Mulla; and beloved “Mawmaw” to Jason Bouvier, Trisha Fos, Danielle DeMarco, Mark Fos, Jr., and Mark Patrick Mulla.
She is the sister of Faye Hammer and the late William “Billy” Morton; and aunt of Ricky Guidry and Paula Guidry Frederic.
She is also preceded in death by parents William Morton and Carmella Romano Vargo. She will be sadly missed by great nieces and nephews, cousins, and great grand children.
She was a native of New Orleans, and a resident of Slidell for over 35 years. She was a graduate of the Academy of Holy Angels in New Orleans.
She retired from Wausau Insurance Company. She was a member of the Slidell’s Red Hat Society and Garden Club. She loved cooking especially in preparation for her St. Joseph’s Day dinners and altars.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Thursday, June 30, 2016.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. followed by funeral service at 3 p.m.
Interment will take place at a later date at the St. Roch Cemetery.

Aimee Elizabeth Kirst passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016.
She was 33 years old.
She is survived by her son, the love of her life, Seth Benjamin Talley; mother, Elizabeth Ann Kirst; brother, Alvin Holmes Kirst III; nephew, Zachary William Little Kirst; and aunts and uncles, Daniel Zechenelly, David Zechenelly (Terry), Sam Zechenelly (Stacy), Rachel Zechenelly (Lexie) and Doris Houffpouir.
She is also survived by numerous special cousins.
Ms. Kirst is preceded in death by her father, Alvin Holmes Kirst, Jr.
Family and friends are invited to attend the services at D.T. Williams Funeral Home, located at 67525 Hwy. 41, Pearl River, Louisiana on Thursday, July 7.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with the service starting at 12 p.m. Interment will follow at Austin Cemetery also located in Pearl River, Louisiana.

Freddie “JR” Faciane, Jr., of Pearl River, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016.
He was 61 years old.
He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Slidell where he served as a deacon.
He is survived by his children, Jason T. Faciane, April Rusk (Doug), Freddie Faciane III, Lori Faciane, and Cory Faciane; his fiance’, Bonnie Cheramie; grandchildren, Cheyenne and Jazmine Rusk; sister, Elaine McDonald (Ray); brother, Emile Camaille Jr.; and beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Faciane is preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Faciane; and his parents, Freddie Faciane Sr. and Ida Cornibe Faciane.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 8 from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel of D.T. Williams Funeral Home, 67525 Hwy 41 Pearl River.
Interment to follow at Hickory Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Pearl River.

Douglas Charles Blondeau, of Slidell, a retired commercial fisherman, born January 6, 1943, passed away on June 30, 2016, in Slidell.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew C. Blondeau and Miriam Kreger Blondeau; a daughter, Karen Blondeau; and a son Jeffery Blondeau.
Douglas is survived by his loving wife: Gretchen Von Hassel Blondeau; also his first wife: Paulette Lombardino Blondeau; a daughter: Stephanie Blondeau; three grandchildren: Zachary Blondeau (Katie), Michaela Esposito-Blondeau, and Justin Alonzo; one great-grandson: Bryce Alonzo; a sister: Barbara Seghers; one brother: Keith Blondeau (Diane); a brother-in-law: Vic Von Hassel (Linda); sister-in-law: Gwen Von Hassel; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Buri­al will be private.

John Edward “Ed” Thompson passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife, family, and friends by his side on June, 29, 2016.
He was 66 years old.
Ed was born February 12th 1950, a son of John and Harriet Thompson.
Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate Degree from Louisiana State University in 1987. Ed opened a law firm in Slidell in where he specialized in litigation.
Ed married Deborah Baldwin Thompson on November 22, 1975. They recently celebrated 40 years together.
Ed loved his family and adored his grandchildren. Ed was very active in his church. He loved to meet new people and was always quick to reach out to others. Ed loved cheering for LSU and has created a long legacy of dedicated tiger fans.
Ed is survived by his wife, Deborah Baldwin Thompson; his three sons, Jeremy E. (Natalie) of Houston TX, Gregory S. (Amy) of Arlington VA, and Adam A.W. (Amanda) of Slidell; sister, Susan Carol Thompson Weems (Edward) of Raleigh NC; five grandsons, Jonah, Micah, Zachary, Lucas, Aiden; one granddaughter, Endia; and one nephew, Mason (Jessica) Weems.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 7 at 1 p.m. at New Horizon Calvary Chapel.
Friends will be received Thursday at 12 noon at the church.

Richard L. Bordelon passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home in Slidell.
He was born in New Orleans, La. to the late Joseph Preston Bordelon and Margaret Wambsgans Bordelon on April 24, 1934.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Beverly Chestnut Bordelon; and children, Brenda Bordelon Duhon (David); Richard L. Bordelon, Jr. (Duzet); Kenneth J. Bordelon; and Donald A. Bordelon (Amy).
He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Jessica Avery Jernigan.
Richard graduated from Nicholls High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy and Air Force for a total of 20 years retiring on July 31, 1972 with an Honorable discharge. Over the years he worked at the U.S. Post Office, Amax Nickel Plant, and the St Tammany Parish Courthouse. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for 45 years.
He enjoyed sports, fishing, camping with his family, coaching baseball and was an avid golfer, who made his first hole-in-one at the age of 71.
Funeral services were held at St. John of the Cross Catholic Church, 61051 Brier Lake Drive, Lacombe, on June 30.
Graveside Honors followed in the Southeast LA Veterans Cemetery, Slidell.
In lieu of flower, donations can be made to The Fisher House of Keesler, 509 Fisher Street, Keesler AFB, MS, 39534.

Kimberly Crockett Westbrook, of Slidell, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2016.
She was 51 years old.
She was the beloved mother of Brianne Mannino (Jonathan), Bethany Paternostro (Nico) and Avery Poyorena; daughter of Louis “Davy” Crockett and Hazel Mizell Saunders; and sister of Debra Crockett Bice, Joni Colburn, Ginger Gaudreau and Brandt Matzke.
She is also survived by five grandchildren, Addie Meyers, Asher Meyers, Ashley Howell, Ty Senez, Preston Paternostro and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews.
She was a native of Oceanside, Ca., and a longtime resident of Slidell. She was a former employee of Sam’s Wholesale in Slidell.
Funeral services were held on July 12 at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell.

Earl Charles “Bummie” Cox, Sr., of Perkinston, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016 surrounded by his family.
He was 82 years old.
Mr. Cox was born February 19, 1934 in New Orleans to George Stretfield Cox, Sr. and Mercedes Dupaquier Cox. He was a retired union plumber and steamfitter. He was a member of St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church.
In addition to his parents, several siblings precede him in death.
Family members include his wife, Rose Mary Waguespeck Cox; two sons, Earl Cox, Jr. (Eunice), Ricky Cox (Regina); seven daughters, Sue Bowman (Keith), Tina Cuevas (Steve), Judy Rayburn (Brian), Vickie Bergeron (Jim), Jo Ann Hamilton (Mark), Loretta Crocker (Stephen), Angela Lambert (Chris); one brother, Huey Cox (Jeanette); one sister, Noel Ghergich; 30 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church, 27074 St. Matthew Church Road, Perkinston, MS, 39573 on Tuesday, June 28.
Rev. Satish Adhav served as Celebrant. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
White Funeral Home in charge of arrangements; (601) 795-4982; whitefuneralhomepoplarville.com.

Germaine Mary Pastoret, a native and lifelong resident of Slidell, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2016, in Slidell.
She was 96 years old.
Pastoret was the daughter of the late Gaston Louis Pastoret and Vivian Ouder Pastoret. She is survived by a nephew, N. Paul Lajaunie; a niece, Yvonne L. Honea, and many other nieces, and nephews.
Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell.

James Edward Konnecker passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2016.
He was 86 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Carolyn N. Konnecker; devoted father of Darren Konnecker (Patricia) and the late Joseph Fourtunia, Jr. (Diane); brother of Esther Bourgeois, Dolores Ragas, Edward Konnecker (Pauline), the late Louis Konnecker, and the late Amelia Noto; grandfather of Joseph Fourtunia III (Jessica). Danielle Roberts (Colby), and Jennifer Konnecker; and great-grandfather of Alyssa and Liam Fourtunia, and Paisley Roberts.
He was a proud veteran having served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.
There will be a Mass at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 1050 Robert Blvd., Slidell, on July 14 at 12 p.m. followed by a military service at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell. The cemetery is off of Airport Road, turn by the Kangaroo gas station.

Milynda (Lynda) McCollough McCoy formerly of Slidell, La., passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016, after a long illness, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barney McCollough in Crystal River, Fla.
Lynda was born in Crowley, La. and spent her childhood in New Orleans, Port St. Joe and Blountstown, Fla. She married Kidd McCoy of Blountstown in 1973. They had one son, Keith, who was killed in an auto accident just before his graduation from Salmen High School in 1992.
After moving to Slidell, Lynda attended various schools to learn new skills. Her last employment was a deputy with St. Tammany Parish Louisiana, Sheriff’s Department.
Lynda loved her family and friends and enjoyed cooking Louisiana style for them; crawfish boils, gumbo, and seafood. She also loved fishing, her dogs and the New Orleans Saints.
She was preceded in death by her son, Keith; husband, Kidd; and mother, Lucille Phillips McCollough.
She is survived by her father, Barney and Sue McCollough; brothers, sisters and family members, Michael (Myong Kim), Laura, Deborah and Joy of Fairfax, Vir.; David (Sherry Schneider), Kristin and Dillon of Deltona, Fla.; Verna Dean McCollough and Garrett of Slidell; Christine (Eldon) Zumbach, Ryan and Brandon of Belle Plaine, Iowa; Carrie (Brett) Miell of Marion, Iowa; and Rick (Melissa MacCallum), Ethan, Ella & Emmy of Inverness, Fla.

Memorial services will be held in Florida at the Bethel Chapel of Crystal River United Methodist Church on July 25 at 11 a.m.

Dr. Robert Miles Jr.of Slidell, began his journey in life as the only son of Dorothy Lee Walker Miles and Robert Miles, Sr. of Detroit, Mich. on January 5, 1958.
He was preceded in death by both parents and a sibling, Gwendolyn Pruitt.
Dr. Miles died of a massive heart attack on January 19, 2016. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, Aug. 1 in the Azalea Estates Retirement Community Sunroom, 354 Robert Blvd., at 7 p.m.
He graduated from Benedictine Catholic School with honors and his interest in health care began at an early age. He was employed by the Harper-Grace Hospital in Detroit and is still noted as being the youngest bi-lingual supervisor on record.
Working full-time, he graduated from Wayne State University with a B.S. degree in psychology with a minor in chemistry. While working toward a master’s degree in psychology, he was accepted by the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine and graduated with a Doctorate in Podiatric Medicine.
Dr. Miles was fond of saying that while at the college, he went into the library to “check out a book and checked out the librarian instead.” That librarian, Diana Carroll Cornay, became his wife and the love of his life for 31 years.
He continued in the tradition of his father and joined the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant. He served two tours of duty. After a life-altering illness left his wife disabled and the caused the death of their daughter Autumn Alexandria, Miles opened an office in Washington D.C. and began making house calls. This was his practice throughout his career.
After moving to Louisiana, he became an administrator at the Metropolitan Developmental Center in Belle Chasse and treated patients in more than a dozen facilities and veterans’ homes.
Dr. Miles was a talented musician and he enjoyed sharing his love of the conga drums and kalimba with audiences throughout the area. He especially enjoyed performing for veteran and senior citizen groups.
He was an avid volunteer in the community. He recently worked with the Picayune Piecemakers and the Camellia Quilters of Slidell to present 150 patriotic pillowcases to residents at the Veteran’s Home in Jackson as a thank you for their service.
He served as the podiatric director for the New Orleans Homeless Mission. His efforts were featured by Susan Roesgen on “News with a Twist” and by Ann Cutler with WGNO News.
Miles leaves behind to mourn his wife Diana; his wonderful sister Deborah Larry and her husband Richard Larry of Detroit; nieces and nephews Nicole, Monique, Richard, Jr. and Angela as well as their spouses and children. He also leaves behind a favorite Uncle Jake and Aunt Joy of Nevada and Aunt Robbie (Roberta) of New York as well as Tony, Rhett and Jasmine and their spouses and children and many friends among the Picayune Piecemakers and Camellia Quilters.

Jeanne Drouant Thomas passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 24, 2016.
She was 89 years old.
Jeanne was the beloved wife of the late Arnold Thomas; mother of William “Billy” Thomas (Cheryl), Kathleen Thomas Waguespack (David), Donald Thomas (Rita Ann), David Thomas (Linda) and the late Arnold J. Thomas; daughter of the late William Lloyd Drouant and Jeanne Ruiz Drouant; sister of Yvonne Drouant Talley, Edith Drouant Dorion and the late Robert “Bobby” Drouant; and loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Jeanne was a native of Chalmette, La. and a resident of Slidell for the past 11 years. She will be forever remembered and deeply missed by her family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church, 2320 Paris Rd., Chalmette, on Saturday, July 30 from 9 to 11 a.m.
A funeral Mass will begin at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com.

Dominic “Donnie” Joseph Feraci passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016.
He was 80 years old.
He was born Oct. 21, 1935, in New Orleans, La., and was the son of the late Dominic Feraci and the late Winnie Bergeron Feraci.
He was a retired contractor and restaurant owner. Dominic dedicated his life to being a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. His beautiful wife, Mary Holiday Feraci, and his beloved son, Dominic Anthony Feraci, preceded him in death.
Dominic is survived by his loving children, Judy Feraci Solloway (Alan); Angela Feraci; Anna Feraci Mangano (Frank); Johnny Feraci (Susie); and Melissa Feraci. He is also survived by two brothers, Ronald “Ronnie” Feraci and James “Jimmy” Feraci; and two sisters, Joy Feraci Trapani and Winnie Feraci Williams.
Dominic was blessed with 10 beautiful grandchildren, Jordan and Sophia Mangano, Cameron Davidson and Chloe Feraci, Ashley and Alli Feraci, Nicolas and Kristen Feraci, and Dylan and Alexis Solloway, and a host of nieces and nephews.
Dominic’s love for his family was always a priority in his life. He will be greatly missed by so many who loved, respected, and adored him.
Memorial services were held at Chateau Bleu, 106 W. Hall Ave., Slidell, on July 30.

Thomas Hoffer Sr., passed away on Friday July 22, 2016, in Slidell.
He was 75 years old.
He was born in New Orleans and lived in Slidell for most of his life.
Hoffer was an avid tennis player at City Park. He was a huge fan of drag racing, Nascar, singing, laughing, joking, and drinking while telling stories at parties. Thomas had very strong business skills; he was one of the most jovial men ever. He was loved, and will be missed by many. He was a member for the Bissonet Country Club, and the Gas and Oil Pipeline Associations.
He was the son of the late George Linton Hoffer and Shirley Robbins Hoffer; husband of Cheryl Hoffer-Palevich for 19 years; father of Julie Hoffer and Thomas Hoffer Jr., and the late Craig Hoffer; and brother of George, Billy, Dickie, Richard, Carol, Betty Jean, and Mary Joe.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington.

Mary “Tinker” Eileen Schulz Bruno passed away Wednesday night July 20, 2016 at Heritage Manor Slidell.
She was 74 years old.
She was born in New York, NY and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, La.
She was the devoted mother of Vincent Eric Bruno and the late Michael Anthony Bruno; and sister of the late Patricia Mary Stettner.
Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Covington; 985-875-1131.

Kannan Ray Slates, of Paducah, KY, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2016.
He was the beloved son of Aaron “T.K.” Slates and Lauren Chapman; brother of Kade Chapman and Aaron “A.J.” Slates, II; and grandson of Ray Chapman, the late Jean Chapman, Janet Slates and Ralph Slates, LaDonna Clark and Dwayne Clark.
He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Janell Kahl (Nathaniel), Ashley Wingerter (Jared), Stesha Slates, and his cousins, Cody, Caroline, Addyson, Alexa and Isaac.
A funeral Mass was held at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, 910 Cross Gates Blvd., Slidell, on July 30.
Donations to Ayden’s Foundation of Hope, 36282 Sigrid Ln., Slidell, La. 70460, www.aydenshope.org/ , preferred, in lieu of flowers.

Marvin Allen Baker Jr., of Slidell, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.
He was 82 years old.
He was the beloved husband of Joyce J. Baker; father of: Peggy Davenport; Marvin “Trey” Allen Baker, III; Leslie Williams (Lonnie); step-children: Debbie Mavor (Dennis); Kathy Pulliam and Larry Frederick (Shiela); and son of the late Marvin Allen Baker, Sr. and Hattie Hammock Baker.
He is also survived by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at Honaker Funeral Home in Slidell on July 16.
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Joe “Buddy” Edward Hamilton, 81 years old of Slidell, La. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital in New Orleans, La.
He was a native of Longview, TX, and a resident of Slidell since 1973.
He was the beloved husband and best friend of the one and only love of his life, the late Dinah Fay Isbell Hamilton, with whom he shared joys and sorrows for 56 years.
He is survived by his devoted daughters, Edna Dugas (Timmie), and Deanna Lamz (Jim); four grandchildren: Dominique Dugas, Annalise Dugas, Phillip Dugas, and Jimmy Lamz (Nicole); three great-grandchildren: Maegan Lamz, Caleb Lamz, and Ella Lamz; his much adored “baby kitty – Bobbie Sox,” and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Laura Briggs Hamilton; his infant son, William Russell Hamilton; his sister, Mary Dockall; and brothers, George Hamilton, Marcie Hamilton, Lavaughn Hamilton, Leyland Dailey, Johnnie Dailey, and Dewey Dailey.
He was a 1954 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, Houston, TX, and studied accounting at the University of Houston. Most of his career was spent as a credit union auditor, which he thoroughly enjoyed and was engaged in, even up until a few months of his passing.
He was a devoted, loving husband and father, providing for all his family’s needs as well as the needs of others through generous donations to his church and various charitable organizations.
He was an avid fisherman prior to experiencing major health issues, and spent most vacations camping and fishing with his family and his buddies. His love of life, God, and family was evident in his playful, joyful spirit and the way in which he lived life to the fullest. His achievements in life are numerous, but he will be remembered as a man of God who loved and is loved.
The family wishes to express their thanks to the numerous family and friends for their prayers and support. Gratitude is also extended to his healthcare providers, especially the nurses at Slidell Memorial Hospital, Greenbriar, and Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans for their respectful and compassionate care.
Special thanks to his next door neighbors, Bob and Catherine Sandifer, who continued to offer friendship, prayers and support to his family for many, many years.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life memorial at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 13 at First Baptist Church of Slidell, 4141 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell.
Donations to First Baptist Church of Slidell are preferred in lieu of flowers.

Betty Riggs Humphrey, of Slidell, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, of natural causes at her home while watching her favorite TV show.
She was 79 years old.
Betty retired as a head cashier for Winn Dixie years ago. She graduated from Brooklyn High in Brooklyn , Mississippi in 1954.
She was born December 22, 1936 in Brooklyn, MS, the daughter of the late Joe and Jesse Ruth Riggs.
She married Durwood Humphrey in 1956 who passed away 19 years ago in 1997. They were married 41 years and she never remarried after his death. She lived the remainder of her life with her only daughter, Sharon Humphrey in Slidell.
She is survived by two sons, Randy D. Humphrey (Denise) and Dwayne Humphrey; a daughter, Sharon Humphrey (Joe); and a brother, Dwight Riggs(Darlene); and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers are Randy Humphrey, Dwayne Humphrey, Josh Humphrey, Jimmy Humphrey, Roger Humphrey and Dwight Riggs.
Funeral services were held at Honaker Funeral Home 1751 Gause Blvd., West, Slidell,La., on Saturday, July 30.

Floyd Henry Ohler Sr., of Lacombe, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
He was 81 years old.
He was the beloved husband of the late Edwina Theresa Ohler; father of Fuzzy Ohler and wife, Nancy; Joe J. Ohler and wife, Jeanne; Marc L. Ohler and wife, Julie; son of the late John F. Ohler, Sr. and Arima Frey Ohler; and brother of the late: Leo Ohler; John Ohler; Claire Ohler; and Dane Ohler.
He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Lil Fuzzy; Matthew; Marc; Joe; Joshua; Jonathan; Ryan; Ariel; and great-grandchildren: Seth; Evan; Ian; Ava; Matthew; Kale’a; the late Ethan Ohler.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (in Forest Lawn Cemetery), Slidell, on Saturday, August 13 at 1 p.m.
Visitation at Honaker Funeral Home on Saturday, August 13 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Lionel J. Richard, of Lacombe, passed away Tuesday evening on August 2, 2016.
He was 80 years old.
He was born in New Orleans, La. and lived in Metairie for 20 years, and has been a resident of Abita Springs for the last 16 years.
He was a baseball pitcher and held the record of most strike outs in one game on June 21, 1953. for I. A. Kramer American Legion baseball team.
Lionel was a graduate of Holy Cross and attended Tulane University. He retired as a computer program analyst after 36 years with the U.S.D.A.
He was the loving husband of 59 years to Lena Romano Richard; devoted father of Lori Richard Walker and husband Herman, Lionel J. Richard, Jr., and wife Nancy, Leslie Richard Cantelli, and husband Mark and Lance M. Richard and wife Diane; and grandfather of six grandchildren, Dr. McCall, Victoria, Kayla, Eric, Emily and Elyssa.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave, Covington, LA 70433 at 1:00 p.m. on August 6, 2016. Inurnment will follow at Eternal Rest Cemetery in Covington, LA. Attendance at church from 12 noon until mass time.

Patrick D. Flanagan “Blue,”?of Slidell, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2016.
He was 69 years old.
He was the husband of Juanita S. Flanagan; father of Patrick Donald Flanagan, Jr.; Heidi Ann Guillot and husband, Terry; and Angelle Flanagan; son of the late Henry Paige Flanagan and Estelle Ernst Flanagan; and brother of Henry Paige Flanagan, Jr.
He is also survived by his loving grandchildren: Darren Guillot; Lauren Boyet and husband, Taylor; Justin Guillot; and great-grandchild, Dylan Boyet.
Blue was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He retired with 17 ½ years with the New Orleans Fire Department.
Funeral services were held on Aug. 9 at Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SMH Regional Cancer Center, 1120 Robert Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 and Mass remembrance.