ASHTON NICOLE FRANCE DUDLEY
Ashton Nicole France Dudley, of Corpus Christi, Texas, passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 23. She was a native of Slidell, Louisiana, born on January 11, 2000, to her loving parents, Connie France and Michael France Sr. Ash is the cherished mother of Cooper Alan Dudley and Kinsley Nicole Dudley and beloved sister of Collin Ray France (Dallas), Miriah Elizabeth Richard (Chris), and the late Michael Ray France Jr. She also leaves behind a host of extended family members and friends whom she loved deeply.
Ash graduated from Northshore High School with the Class of 2017. She devoted her life to being a stay-at-home mom to her two precious children. Ash was also a talented photographer and loved to share the memories she captured with families.
Above all, Ash loved her family and was always excited to create new memories on family vacations, game nights, movie nights, and late-night talks. Her babies were her life. Ash was the mom that put her children first and gave her kids everything, even if it meant sacrificing a new pair of shoes for herself. Ash was the life of the party (especially her dancing) and she could light up a room with just her beauty. She was a giver and loved with no boundaries. She loved the Lord and served at New Life Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. Ash was a God-fearing woman and she was raising her babies to do the same. Her legacy of love and faith will continue on through them. She was one of a kind, funny, feisty, beautiful, caring, patient, kindhearted, and hardworking. Ash will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life in Ash’s honor on Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fontainebleau State Park: Group Camp 1 (go towards the camp sites and proceed all the way to the back). For more information, please refer to the event page created on Facebook. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help support Cooper and Kinsley at https://gofund.me/ec7edc48. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com
JASON CRAIG RUSHON
Jason Craig Rushon, of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on April 28, 2023 at the age of 36. He was a native of Lacombe, Louisiana, born on July 23, 1986. Jason leaves behind, to cherish his memory, three children, Sable Marie Rushon, Jason Craig Rushon Jr., and Silas Malachi Rushon; parents, Craig Anthony Rushon and Susan Oxmann Rushon; wife, Erin Hamby Rushon; grandmother, Anna May Oxmann; and a host of extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sable Marie Rushon, and grandfathers, William Agustus Rushon Jr. and Ferdinand William Oxmann Jr.
Jason graduated from First Baptist Christian School and attended River Life Fellowship Church. He was a member of the Louisiana District of Royal Rangers Outpost #9 and Outpost #130. Jason enjoyed his time as a High Line Electrician working during storm duty. In his spare time, Jason enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, and playing basketball but loved nothing more than the time he spent with his precious children. Jason will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at River Life Fellowship Church located at 63433 Highway 11 in Pearl River, Louisiana. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com
JERRY ‘POP’ LYNN CORE
Jerry “Pops” Lynn Core, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on April 29, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 76. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, born on December 2, 1946 to his loving parents, the late Estelle Galloway Core and Ulmer G. Core. Jerry is the beloved husband of 56 years to Sharon Richard Core; cherished father of Christopher Lynn Core (Erin Broaddus Core) and Jason Scott Core (Nicole Packard Core); proud grandfather of Phoebe Lynn Core, Shelby Lynn Core, Jack Henry Core, and Genevieve Rowan Core; and treasured brother of George Core. He is also survived by a host of extended family members and friends, all of whom will miss him dearly.
Jerry graduated from Covington High School with the Class of 1964 and from Loyola University in 1975, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He was a dedicated employee of the Naval Oceanographic Office until retirement. Jerry was a parishioner of St. Margaret Mary Church. He was an active member of the Krewe of Dionysus and the Knights of Columbus. When time allowed, Jerry could be found playing golf, hunting, fishing, or yelling at the LSU Tigers and the Saints.
We would like to thank Jerry’s care team who fought for him until his last days: Dr. Allen Calabresi, Dr. Janine Parker, Dr. Hana Safah, Dr. Marc Bernstein, Dr. M. Faith Joubert, and the Slidell Memorial Hospital ICU Rockstars.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Slidell. A Funeral Mass will begin at noon. Jerry will be laid to rest in Audubon Memorial Gardens Cemetery at a later date. Memories and condolences may be expressed at www.AudubonFuneralHome.com
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Maureen P. Conaway, age 83, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
A native of New Orleans, she moved to Slidell in 1979.
Charles Robert “Bob” Himber, age 61, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2023.
A native of Slidell, he worked for Shell Oil for 35 years and retired as a safety supervisor.
Muriel J. Murphy, age 91, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
She was born in Spokane, WA.
Alvin Carter, age 93, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
A native of Minden, LA, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in Artillery.
He retired from General Motors Truck & Bus after 42 years working as an electrician. He was a member of the United Autoworkers Union, Local 594, and after retirement, worked for SAMS Club in Slidell.