ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: NEEDHAM, MICHAEL D’ARLAN 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The St. Tammany News, St. Tammany, La.

Posted: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 

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Michael D’Arlan Needham, born Nov. 4, 1935 in Washington, D.C., died Aug. 27, 
2012.

He is survived by his wife, Carlene Ragusa Needham; his children, Sara Needham 
Russell, Elizabeth (Bess) d’Arlan Needham and Michael David Needham; a 
stepdaughter, Mary Ragusa Ahrens; a sister, Maureen Needham Aldrich; and his 
friend of 40 years, Maria Benton. 

 He was predeceased in death by his parents, Maurice d’Arlan Needham and Thyria 
Hughart Needham. 

Needham was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a 50 year member of 
SCCA (Sports Car Club of America), and a member of the Krewe of Dominique Mardi 
Gras Club.  He was the proud owner of several vintage sports cars, which he 
raced for many years.  He lived, he loved his wife, children, cars and key lime 
pie, and his life mattered to all who knew and loved him.  

Interment will take place in Hampton, Iowa in the Needham Family plot.  
Contributions to American Liver Foundation, 39 Broadway, Suite 2700, New York, 
NY  10006 (212-668-1000), is requested in lieu of flowers.  The family thanks 
St. Catherine’s Hospice and Heritage Manor for all of their loving care.   
Arrangements are by Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River.

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