DEBORAH ANN COCRAN-HOCK
Deborah Ann Cocran-Hock, age 67, of Metairie, Louisiana passed away suddenly on Monday, May 22, 2023. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Debbi graduated from Slidell High School in 1974, where she was proud to be the student director for her senior play, ‘Camelot.’ She also enjoyed being on the Saga staff her senior year and a majorette throughout high school. After attending Louisiana State University, Debbi was an Administrative Assistant at various companies throughout her career including Chevron, Taylor Energy, and Ankor Energy. She served as Supreme Inspector for the state of Louisiana and Supreme Confidential Observer of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, was a member of Lakeshore Chapter #59 Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Slidell prior to moving to Metairie where she became a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
Debbi loved spending time with her daughter and going on adventures with her including an unforgettable trip to Austria and Germany to see the sites of the Sound of Music. She was overjoyed when her daughter and son-in-law welcomed “Prince” George (as she liked to refer to him) in October 2021, and she loved watching him grow. She also adored her sisters and loved spending time with them and their children and grandchildren. Her time spent dedicated to the Rainbow Girls was one of her biggest accomplishments, and she loved to see the girls thrive and become beautiful and mature young women. She met many of her life-long friends through that organization. She also loved playing bells with the church when her busy schedule would allow. She never wanted to miss her lunches with her lunch bunch crew and was always thankful for the laughs and support they provided. She was the family picture taker and had an attic full of scrapbooks from when Angela was born to present.
Debbi was preceded in death by her husband of 13 years, Raymond Hock, Jr.; parents Dr. Marvin Harold Cocran and Viola Schmidt Cocran; and sister Suzanne Cocran Mabie. She is survived by daughter Angela Cocran Sella (Eric); stepchildren Brian Hock (Beth) and Mary Catherine Hock and their children; sister Marlene Cocran Luparello (Lester); half-siblings Jeff Cocran (Gina), Stacy Cocran, Leslie Cocran Johnson (Jeff), and Jason Cocran (Michelle) and their children and grandchildren; grandson George Sella; nieces and nephews Charles Leake (Kayla), Lucas Leake (Lexy), Misty Fingar (Aaron), and Christian Bajon; and great niece and nephews Ellyson and Max Fingar, and Carter Leake. Debbi will be truly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Louisiana Grand Assembly, International Order of the Rainbow for Girls. Donations can be made to Louisiana Grand Assembly c/o Cybble Bucceri 3812 General Meyer Ave., New Orleans, LA 70114. Electronic donations can be made via PayPal address: LARainbowYA
A visitation for Debbi will be held Friday, June 2, 2023 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124, followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m.
LELAND WAYNE NICHOLS
Leland Wayne Nichols, affectionately known as “Nick,” passed away on May 4, 2023, in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 81. He was born on September 21, 1941, in Kalispell, Montana, to the late Frank Nichols and Marie Haworth Nichols. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Renee Bierman Nichols; his children, Scott Nichols, Steven Nichols, and Nikki Gatlin; and his grandchildren, Michael Martin, Timothy Martin, Summer Martin, and Annie Lambert. He also leaves behind a host of extended family members and friends whom he loved greatly.
Nick bravely served in the United States Navy. He had a career as a truck driver for Walmart, where he retired after many years of dedicated service. His love for the outdoors and passion for carpentry were evident in the way he spent his free time. Nick enjoyed exploring the beauty of nature, whether it was through hiking, fishing, or simply taking a walk in the woods.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and generosity that will be remembered by all who knew him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, and his spirit will continue to inspire those who follow in his footsteps.
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Cheryl Lynn Iwanczyk, age 68, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
A native of Bay St. Louis, MS, she graduated from Bay High in 1972 and earned an associate degree from Pearl River Junior College.
She was employed with Lockheed Martin as a production engineer and served as an advisor to the president.
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Terry Mercedes Carbo, age 77, of Lacombe, LA, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
A native of New Orleans, she was a 1963 graduate of Slidell High who attended LSU-New Orleans and went on to receive a law degree from Loyola. She spent her entire career as a Pro Se Attorney for the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Mark Terrell Juneau, age 60, of Lacombe, LA, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023.
He graduated from Chalmette High School and later from a trade school as an inside machinist. He began throwing newspapers from his bike at a young age, then worked at Ponstein’s Food Store in Chalmette, while also trawling for shrimp as a second job.
He also worked at A&A Machine Shop in Arabi and later at Avondale and Textron.
He loved fishing in his spare time.
Wilhelmina “Wilma” Kuehn Dickey, age 86, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Born in Columbus, OH, she went to Ohio State University and was active with many hobbies, interests and community volunteering.
She was an accomplished equestrian, loved gardening, traveling and her church community. She volunteered with the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) in St. Tammany Parish.