Obituaries
Ann Rose Kuykendall
Jan 30, 2023
Ann R. Kuykendall, 84, of Picayune, Mississippi, died on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Kuykendall was born October 9, 1938 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a retired motel manager and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ann enjoyed needle work and was devoted to her family. She is preceded in death...
Judy Clark
Jan 25, 2023
Judy Lee Clark, 74, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington, Louisiana. Judy was born August 14, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a retired secretary with James H. Cohen and Sons in the French Quarter and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for over 44 years. She enjoyed reading and...
Nelda Forbes
Jan 23, 2023
Nelda Jean Cook Ketchem Forbes, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023 in Picayune, MS. Family and friends take comfort that she is completely healed and more alive than ever before as she joins in eternal worship at the throne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lumon and Loza Cook, husband Herbert...
Hazel Cressionnie
Jan 19, 2023
Hazel Kohut Cressionnie of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the age of 87. Hazel was born on September 19, 1935 in Washington, D.C. She is preceded in death by her parents, John A. Marshall and Frances Elizabeth Wilkinson Kohut; her husband of 66 years, Rodney Louis Cressionnie, Sr.; one son, Clinton Cressionnie; and one brother,...
Donnie Joan Ruiz
Jan 19, 2023
Donnie Shaw Ruiz departed this life on January 19th at age 85 at the family home. Born in gulfport Ms she spent many years in New Orleans before returning to Carriere Ms in 2019. survived by her loving daughter Renda Ruiz Nunez and son in law Casey Nunez. Grandmother to Renda (Little Renda) Ruiz. Great grandmother to Vesper Ruiz, she...
Tamela Diane Lunghofer
Jan 18, 2023
Tamela "Tammy" Gates Lunghofer, 53, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on January 18, 2023 in Forrest General Hospital, Hattiesburg. Tamela was born on January 30, 1969 in Hernando, MS. She was a retired certified nursing assistant. She is preceded in death by her parents, Royce and Flora Dowler Gates. Family members include three children, Lissa (Steven) Mitchell, Jessica Lunghofer, Joshua...
Patsy D. Raynaud
Jan 14, 2023
Patsy D. Raynaud, 91, passed away on January 14, 2023 at 10:50 am at her residence in Picayune, Mississippi. Patsy was born on September 18, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Joseph Mayo and Varina Dodge . In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Raynaud; two siblings, Ellston Dodge, Thelma Gallane; and one...
Carolyn Early
Jan 13, 2023
Carolyn Shepherd Early, 83, of Picayune, MS, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her residence. Carolyn was born August 6, 1939 in Paris, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Shaw Shepherd; her husband, Rolland Lee Early in 1991; two children, Charles Lee Early and Patrick Rolland Early. Family members include one daughter,...
James Richard Jiles
Jan 13, 2023
James R. Jiles, 73, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence. James was born January 9, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a retired foreman with Avondale Shipyards and a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lois Viola Jiles; three brothers, Daniel Jiles, Tommy,...
Jan Bonsack
Jan 9, 2023
Jan Bonsack, 71, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on January 9, 2023 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. Jan was born February 21, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Hazel Knight; her husband, James M. Gibson; and one daughter, Michelle Gibson. Family members include four children,...
Rodney Louis Cressionnie
Jan 9, 2023
Rodney L. Cressionnie, Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 9, 2023, at the age of 88. Rodney was born in Harahan, Louisiana June 9, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Hazel Cressionnie; son, Clinton Cressionnie; and brother, Jefferson Cressionnie. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel Cressionnie; two sons,...
Catherine Bonicard
Jan 8, 2023
Catherine D. "Cathy" Bonicard, 69, of Perkinston, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Cathy was born September 25, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Bonicard; and two siblings, Raymond Bonicard, Connie Bonicard. Family members include two children, Cristal (Jerry)...
Marvin M. "Sonny" Mitchell Jr.
Jan 7, 2023
Marvin M. "Sonny" Mitchell, Jr., 76 of Gulfport, Mississippi (formerly of Picayune), passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Sonny was born October 17, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norma Gipson Roden and Marvin Monroe Mitchell, Sr.; wife,...
Michael Wayne Mitchell
Jan 5, 2023
Michael Wayne Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi died on January 5, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born January 22, 1971 to Gloria Faye Rice and Michael Preston Mitchell. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend. Michael is survived by his daughters, Tori Mitchell and Tarin Westfall; his wife, Michelle Mitchell; his brother, Beau Harris; his...
John Russell Miller
Jan 3, 2023
John R. Miller, Sr., 76, of Poplarville, Mississippi went to be Home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his residence. John was born April 25, 1946 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. He was the owner of Miller's Service Center, Miller's Auto Sales, and Miller's Wrecker Service in Poplarville. He was a member of...
Douglas Ray Haas
Jan 1, 2023
Douglas Ray Haas, 80, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on January 1, 2023. Douglas was born on September 25, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a retired horse racing trainer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served three tours in the Vietnam War and receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for injuries sustained in...
Bonnie Couvillion Mercier
Dec 30, 2022
Bonnie Couvillion Mercier of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday December 30, 2022, at the age of 77 in the comfort of her home. Bonnie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Picayune in 2007. She enjoyed mystery movies, had a passion for travel and a great sense of humor. She loved her family dearly and will be...
Betty Jean Fitch
Dec 28, 2022
Betty J. Roddy Fitch, 87, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Mrs. Fitch was born April 15, 1935 in Galvez, Louisiana. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Roddy; her first husband, Tracy McCrory; her second husband, Robert Fitch, Jr.; one son, Michael Wayne McCrory; and one sister,...
Brian Keith Bruner
Dec 28, 2022
Brian Keith Bruner, 57, passed away on December 28, 2022. Brian was born on March 2,1965. He is preceded in death by his father, William Bruner; and one brother, William G. "Billy" Bruner; Family members include his daughter, Heather (Aundera) Bruner-Dejurnett; mother, Barbara Coffman Bruner; brother, Michael Bruner; sister, Deborah Newberry; three grandchildren, Aundera Dejurnett, Adrean Dejurnett, Aurly Dejurnett. Services...
Laura Badinger Isbell
Dec 28, 2022
Laura Badinger Isbell of Picayune, MS entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at the age of 77. Laura was a longtime resident of Picayune and a devout Catholic. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and reading. Laura had a kindhearted soul and always lent a helping hand to anyone. She will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by...
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