Michael Wayne Covington, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away on July 4, 2020, at the age of 69. He was born on Monday, November 6, 1950, in Independence, Louisiana. Michael was a resident of Maurepas, Louisiana. He was a man of few words with a heart of gold who was always looking out for others. Michael passed away...

Gina Faye Nestor, passed away at North Oaks Medical Center on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 43. She was born on Wednesday, July 14, 1976, in Metairie, Louisiana. Gina was a native of Metairie, Louisiana and a resident of Killian, Louisiana.

Gina is survived by her parents, Patrick and Marilyn Nestor; children, Chance Doster, Jason Logan Jr. and...

Rosalie Lucille Ward, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 76. She was born on Friday, October 15, 1943, in Husser, Louisiana. Rosalie was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Rosalie is survived by her sisters, Betty Heck and Ruth Edmiston; lifelong friend, Patsy Kraft; adopted grandchildren, Mike Kraft and his wife Angela, Evan Kraft and Lisa Kraft;...

Elizabeth R. LaRosa, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020, at the age of 70. She was born on Monday, December 26, 1949, in New Iberia, Louisiana. Elizabeth was a resident of New Orleans, residing in Hammond, Louisiana.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Joseph LaRosa.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Ethelee Gentry Rachal; and brothers, Leo...

Charles Richard Gordon  passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 73.  He was born on Friday, November 29, 1946 in Independence, Louisiana to the late Rebecca Schmitt LeBlanc and Adam Gordon.  He was a resident of Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Charles is survived by his wife, Kathie Gordon; daughter, Susan Gordon Caves (Claude, Jr.); grandchildren, Michael...

Mary Alice Reid Baygents, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 73. She was born on October 2, 1946, in Tylertown, Mississippi. Mary and her husband, Henry, owned Baygents Grocery in Tickfaw for 17 years. She was a hardworking woman, who loved her 5 children, and was like a mom...

Elma Rose Schexnaydre Lavergne, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the age of 88. She was born on December 27, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Elma Rose was a loving mother, a devout Catholic, and a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. She retired as a Support Enforcement Services officer from the...

Jackie Himel Carr, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away at her residence, on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the age of 61. She was born on Thursday, October 30, 1958, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the daughter of Kelcy Himel Sr. and the late Rita Brunett Himel.

She was the Post Operative Director of Surgical Services for North Oaks Medical Center, where she...

Vera Hebert Ragan, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away at her residence on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 85. She was born on Friday, September 14, 1934, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana, the daughter of the late Cecil and Clara "Tootsie" R. Hebert.

Mrs. Ragan was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church in Ponchatoula. She was well known for her...

Virginia "Patty" Casey Cancienne, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at the age of 71. She was born on Wednesday, March 23, 1949, in El Paso, Texas, the daughter of the late James F. and Maria Camara Casey.

She retired from the Times Picayune Newspaper after more than 36 years of service. She spent the last 5 years...