Obituaries

Jimmy Dale Frierson

Jimmy Dale Frierson

Feb 19, 2022

Jimmy Dale Frierson of Poplarville, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 56. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Frierson; sons, Josh Frierson and Tommy Frierson; daughter, Magan Frierson; brother, Bernice Frierson and Ricky Frierson; sister, Glenda Hale; grandchildren, Laylah Mitchell, Rylynn Mitchell, Laiken Frierson, Tanner Frierson, and Sonny Mitchell. Preceded by his...

James Walter Ferguson

James Walter Ferguson

Feb 17, 2022

James Walter Ferguson of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 35. Walter was a native of Pearl River County. He was a kid at heart who enjoyed playing music, and PlayStation. He was an avid skate border. Walter was a caring and comforting soul; laid back in life, lighting...

Willie Eugene Sheffield

Willie Eugene Sheffield

Feb 13, 2022

Willie Eugene Sheffield of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 71. Willie was a lifelong resident of Carriere. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, crabbing and loved rock music. He will be greatly missed by many He is survived by his sons, Willie Sheffield, Jr. (Lindy), Shane Sheffield (Roza), and Andrew Sheffield; daughters, Christie...

James Euley Rider

James Euley Rider

Feb 12, 2022

James Euley Rider of Lumberton Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 79. James was a Mississippi native. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a proud Veteran who served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his son, James Strickland and wife Nancy. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Joan...

Melanie Sue Fore

Melanie Sue Fore

Feb 9, 2022

Melanie Sue Fore of McNeill, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 73. Melanie was a native of McNeill. She loved her family and will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Larry Ray Fore; daughters, Anita "Jo" Anthony (Brian), Lee Broom (Ernie), and Toni Wilson (Stacy); sisters, Lavert...

Earis Joseph Peterson

Earis Joseph Peterson

Feb 9, 2022

Earis "Pete" Joseph Peterson of Perkinston, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Pete was a native of Perkinston and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching sports. He was an avid basketball player and played for Sellers School. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Peterson; sons,...

Lawrence Anthony Frank

Lawrence Anthony Frank

Feb 2, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Frank of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 70, in the comfort of his home. Larry was born July 15, 1951, in Sharon, Pennsylvania and resided in Picayune for the last several years. He was a skilled house painter and worked in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. Larry loved his family...

Theressa Annette China

Theressa Annette China

Feb 1, 2022

Theressa Annette China of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at the age of 58. Theressa was a native of Picayune and a devoted member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a Sunday School Teacher, helping with Awanas, and being a part of the many committees at church. She was always community involved, loved to...

John Pierce Smith

John Pierce Smith

Feb 1, 2022

John Pierce Smith of Picayune, Mississippi departed this life into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was a native to Picayune, and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served the Lord as a Baptist Minister for the past thirty-two years. He...

Dannielle Delyea Debruler

Dannielle Delyea Debruler

Jan 31, 2022

Dannielle Delyea DeBruler of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 52. Dannielle was a long-time resident of Picayune. She enjoyed singing, taking pictures and making people smile. Dannielle loved her family and will be missed by many. She is survived by her father, David Delyea, Jr; daughters, Hannah DeBruler (Anthony Capron), Jessica DeBruler...

Douglas Emile Graf

Douglas Emile Graf

Jan 25, 2022

Douglas Emile Graf of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at the age of 63. Douglas was a long-time resident of Picayune. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his siblings: Darrell Graf (Debbie), and Daphine Newman (David); nephew and nieces: David Newman Jr., (Jacqueline and daughter Annie), Melissa N....

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr.

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr.

Jan 24, 2022

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr. of McNeill, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 24, 2022, at the age of 72 at his home. Ricky was a native of McNeill and a member of Bethel Church of God in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his children. He is survived by his wife, Jill Poupart; sons, Ricky "Chad"...

Richard Albert Cudd

Richard Albert Cudd

Jan 23, 2022

Richard Albert Cudd, beloved husband and devoted father/grandfather went to be with his heavenly father on January 22, 2022, after a brief illness while recovering at Bedford Care Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Richard was born on November 21, 1940, to the late Murray and Jessie Ruth Cudd in Utica, Mississippi. He graduated from Utica High School in 1958 and Mississippi...

Stephen Ross Knowles

Stephen Ross Knowles

Jan 21, 2022

Stephen Ross Knowles of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Friday January 21, 2022, at the age of 60. Stephen was a longtime resident of Carriere and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Knowles; mother, Carolyn Lott; son, Stephen Knowles (Whitney); daughter, Angela Leonhard (Josh); brothers, William Knowles (Sandy) of Pella, Iowa, Henry Knowles...

David Keith Whitfield

David Keith Whitfield

Jan 19, 2022

David "Davy" Keith Whitfield, Jr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 58. Davy was a member of Salem Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, by his son, daughter and his parents who he was a loving caregiver of for many years. He is survived by...

Mary Louise Moran

Mary Louise Moran

Jan 18, 2022

Mary Louise Moran, 86, went to her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on January 18, 2022. Mary Louise was a lifelong native of Hancock County in the Kiln Community. Mary Louise graduated from Kiln High School in 1953 as valedictorian and a basketball legend. In 2014, the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives commemorated Mary Louise for holding...

Leilas Terrell Simpson

Leilas Terrell Simpson

Jan 17, 2022

Leilas "Terrell" Simpson of Perkinston, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 78. Terrell was a native of Pearl River County. He was an avid Ole Miss fan, enjoyed Astros Baseball and loved Horses and his dogs. He is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Anita Simpson; two daughters, Tina Simpson and Nancy Holston...

Dana Diane Brinkerhoff

Dana Diane Brinkerhoff

Jan 17, 2022

Dana Diane Brinkerhoff of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 17, 2022, at the age of 48. Dana was a native to Picayune and a member of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Dana was a loving mother and daughter and loved to make beaded jewelry. She is survived by her grandfather, Ray Smith; mother, Debra Smith Salazar and...

Kaye Elaine Milton

Kaye Elaine Milton

Jan 17, 2022

Kaye Elaine Milton of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 17, 2022, at the age of 48. Kaye enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her children. She is survived by her husband of eight years, Travis W. Milton; parents, Gary Gibbs and Cathy Gibbs of Massena, New York; son, Jonathon Gribble; daughters, Katie Gribble and Lelia Gribble;...

David Gerard Cash

David Gerard Cash

Jan 17, 2022

David Gerard Cash of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 63. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of David Gerard Cash. David had a kind and nurturing nature. He loved taking care of plants, cooking, sharing his made-up recipes and boiling crawfish. He will be missed. David is...