Stephen Paul “Scooter” Rupert
Stephen Paul “Scooter” Rupert sadly passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 78. He was born in New Orleans and lived there most of his life, until Hurricane Katrina when he relocated to Madisonville.
Scooter is the son of the late Walter “Pops” and Edris “Mumsey” Rupert. He was predeceased by his brothers Walter “Doody” (Gale) and Ashton (Hazel) Rupert. He is survived by brothers David (Cathy), Raymond (Celeste), Jon, and his sister Edris “Tootie” Madere (Pierre). Uncle Scooter is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Also surviving Scooter are two very dear lifelong friends – Paul Kinchen and Joe Newman.
Scooter was an auto mechanic working many years for Doody & Hank’s Auto Repair. He also tended bar at the Golden Cue in Gentilly (the “neighborhood”) where he spent many good times with many good friends. Scooter loved fast cars and fast motorcycles (and fast women). He enjoyed wetting a line and catching a few fish with his big brother David. He loved his pets – Frauline and Coco. He was a whiz with puzzles and never met one he couldn’t complete in record time. He also enjoyed watching hummingbirds guzzling at his kitchen window and songbirds grazing in the backyard.
Scooter was a gentle soul with a big smile and a bigger heart, loved by family and all who knew him. He will be missed dearly.
The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation for the nursing staff at St. Tammany Hospital and St. Tammany Hospice for their compassion and excellent care of Scooter.
Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation at Bagnell & Son Funeral Home in Covington, LA, on Friday, August 8, beginning at 10am. A funeral service will follow at 12pm in the chapel.
Joseph Louis Felix Germond IV; 58; July 16; survived by his wife, Amanda Germond; daughter, Jubilee Germond; sister, Geralyn Germond; grown niece, Candice Dusset; in-laws, Terry and Lynn Tate, Sarah and Brandon Watson, Joshua and Callie Tate; one young niece and five young nephews; and his rescue pup, Pippy.
Theola Burton; 69; July 18; Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.
Earl Sanderford; 70; July 18; Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.
Nathan Paul Evans; 41; July 18; Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home.
Huey Patrick DeCoto; 89; Ponchatoula; July 19; survived by his wife, Hazel “Jean” Franklin DeCoto; daughters: Alisa Welch (Barry) and Nicole Dunn (Jon); and grandchildren, Shayna Meyers (Cole), Barry Welch, Jr. (Alyssa), and Lauren Ashley Welch.
Darrell Wayne Beauchamp; 65; July 20; Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726, at 11am.
Seamore Samuel Green; 86; July 21; Viewing will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 7803 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726, at noon until the religious service at 12:30pm.
Congetta Rose Drago Polito; 81; Independence; July 22; survived by her children, Mary, John (Dianna), Michael (Missy), and Patricia Ann; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brothers Tony, Sam, and Joe (Martha); sister, Lena; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Dennis L. Price; 71; Kentwood; July 23; survived by his wife, Shari Price; daughters, Cassie Simpson (C.J.) and Haley McMichael (Josh); grandchildren, Gabe, Brennan, Rhett, Waylon, Laurel, and Judd; sisters, Virginia McKenzie (Henry) and Sue Connelly (Phil); sister-in-law, Cindy Polk (Charles); and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends.
James “Jim” William Lyons, Jr.; 78; Springfield; July 23; survived by his wife, Linda Juhasz Lyons; children, Lisa Fernandez (Brian), Rick Searls, and Cindy Henderlick (Guy); step-children, Russell (Denise), Craig (Julie), Lisa, Angie, and Traci Loper; grandchildren, Camerick, Amanda, Samantha, Kourtni, Matthew, Kristin, and Cade; four great-grandchildren; sister, Leona; and numerous cousins.
Cathy Baker; 66; Ponchatoula; July 24; survived by her husband, Dennis Baker; sons, Chase and Juston Baker; sisters, Linda and Brenda Burgess; and granddaughter, Anna Baker.
Dominique Jade Burley; 29; Ponchatoula; July 25; survived by her daughter, Pi Cornwell; parents, Donna Martinez (Matthew) and David Burley Jr.; sisters, Denyelle (Malachi), Desalyn, and Lilly; grandparents, Janet Menant, Mark and Alecia Doussa; aunts, Robin (Ryan), Tiffany (Albee), and Isabella; cousins, Riley and Kaylee; niece, Koen; and nephews, Kash and Kohl.
Robert “Bob” Elie, Sr.; 90; July 25; survived by his wife, Jean; daughters, Wanda Recile (Anthony), Sharon Lee (Ricky), Gracie Colona (Mark), and Pam Hamilton (David); son, Bobby Elie; Kathy Shockley and Frances Catalanotto, who were like daughters; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty (Buddy).
Tawanna “Wannie” Wagner; 58; Albany; July 26; survived by her father, Eddie Wagner (Barbara); sisters, Tressa McAlister (Carl) and Tiffney White (Heath); brother, Eddie Joe “Baby” Wagner (Sherry); several nieces and nephews; and numerous special friends.