Obituaries

Simmie Alan Burge

Simmie Alan Burge

Jun 25, 2021

Simmie Alan Burge of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 69. Simmie was a lifelong resident of Picayune and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed his adventures in California and loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. Simmie had a passion for helping others. He was devoted to his family and a loyal friend....

Gary Kent Davis

Gary Kent Davis

Jun 24, 2021

Gary Kent Davis, 73 of Carriere went to his heavenly home on Thursday, June 25, 2021. Born and raised in Picayune, he called Pearl River County his home his entire life. Before his retirement from BWay, he worked as a machinist, 1st Class. Gary was a very talented machinist who took great pride in his work. Gary enjoyed listening to...

William Robert Cooper

William Robert Cooper

Jun 18, 2021

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William Robert "Billy" Cooper on Friday, June 18, 2021. A beloved husband, father, and friend, Billy entered into the arms of his Lord after a hard-fought battle. At age 77, he passed peacefully at home in Picayune, MS, surrounded by his wife and children. We know he was welcomed home by his...

Mary Kathleen Gardner

Mary Kathleen Gardner

Jun 16, 2021

Mary Kathleen Gardner passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021. Born and raised on the Mississippi River in Reserve, Louisiana, she relocated with her husband first to Chalmette, then to Sumrall, Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. Widely known as "Mrs.Kat" (sometimes even Katherine), she was well-loved by everyone. Mary was the loving matriarch of one big happy blended family. She loved...

Pearl Elizabeth Evans

Pearl Elizabeth Evans

Jun 16, 2021

Pearl Elizabeth Evans of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at the age of 85. Pearl was a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a member of First United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being a mother, a homemaker, and had a strong faith in God. She is survived by her sons, Larry K....

Rodney Keith Fontenot

Rodney Keith Fontenot

Jun 13, 2021

Rodney Keith Fontenot (Rocko) 65, passed away June 13th, 2021. Rocko, was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was in the seafood business for over 25 years and was the owner of Cajun Boys Seafood in Picayune MS, and in Slidell LA along with his ex-wife and friend, April Jones Fontenot. He was an Avid LSU fan and lover...

Jean Edwards Young

Jean Edwards Young

Jun 7, 2021

Jean Edwards Young of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 69. Jean was a longtime resident of Carriere, Mississippi. She is survived by her sons, Kyle Duncan (Jodi), and Daniel Duncan (Narayani); daughters, Jill Duncan and Sita Duncan (Michael); grandchildren, Priya Duncan and James Duncan. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Raymond Theodore Rodgers

Raymond Theodore Rodgers

Jun 4, 2021

Raymond Theodore Rodgers Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the age of 77. Raymond was a longtime resident of Picayune, attended Resurrection Life, and a volunteer Fireman for Nicholson. He is survived by his son, Raymond T. Rodgers, Jr; daughters, Dawn B. Webb (Paul), Ann T. Cochran (Stephen), and Dana Trapani (Darren); sisters, Joan...

Gerald Lee White

Gerald Lee White

Jun 2, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" L. White of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Gerald was a longtime resident of Pearl River County. He was a veteran of the US Navy and obtained his bachelor's degree as an Aerospace Engineer. He loved playing golf and was a member of Millbrook Country...

Douglas Otho Landry

Douglas Otho Landry

Jun 1, 2021

Douglas Otho Landry of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 75, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Douglas was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and riding horses. He is survived by his wife of...

Billy Ray Easley

Billy Ray Easley

May 31, 2021

Billy Ray Easley Sr., age 55 of Carriere, Mississippi passed away May 31, 2021. He was a member of New Bethel Full Gospel Community Church. He worked as a Pilot Escort Driver for nine years and before that he worked for Walkers Collison for about seven years. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Althea Easley of Carriere; children, Ashley...

Myra Badeaux-Todd

Myra Badeaux-Todd

May 30, 2021

Myra Bourgeois Badeaux-Todd of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 77. Myra was a resident of Picayune since 2015. She was a member of the bean bag baseball team at the Picayune Senior Center, where she met and married James Todd. She also loved photography. She is survived by her husband, James "Jim"...

James Robert Moore

James Robert Moore

May 27, 2021

James Robert Moore of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the age of 64, in the comfort of his home. James was a longtime resident of Pearl River County and a member of West Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and loved his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife of...

Charles Franklin Fowler

Charles Franklin Fowler

May 25, 2021

Charles F. Fowler, of Picayune, Mississippi passed from this life on May 25, 2021. Charles was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 20, 1937. He was married for 53 years to the late Mary Penton Fowler, of Picayune, MS. Charles' diverse life history included serving his country in the U.S. Navy, graduation from diving school to work as a...

Vernell Lewis

Vernell Lewis

May 23, 2021

Vernell "Nell" Lewis of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 96. Nell was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County and a member of First Baptist Church. She was a Beautician and a Sunday School Teacher that loved her family dearly. She is survived by her sons, Jeff Stuart...

Veronica May La France

Veronica May La France

May 22, 2021

Veronica May La France, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021, at the beautiful age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Curtis La France Sr., her son Aaron La France Sr., her mother Lucille Sorina, her father Lionel Christophe, and her sister Vivian Ancar. She is survived by 5 loving children Curtis...

Waughndel Stricker

Waughndel Stricker

May 22, 2021

Waughndel "Del" Key Stricker was born to Robert and Georgia Key on September 13, 1933. She married the love of her life, Ralph L. Stricker, on June 22, 1952. Del went to her reward to live with her Lord at 5:30 a.m. on May 22, 2021 at the age of 87. Ralph and Del dedicated their lives to serving the...

Kathleen Mitchell

Kathleen Mitchell

May 22, 2021

Dr. Kathleen Mitchell of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 77. Kathleen was a longtime resident of Pearl River County and a member of The Disciples of Christ Church in Slidell, Louisiana. She obtained her Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Degree from LSU and was a member of Signa Theta...

John Ivan Rush

John Ivan Rush

May 17, 2021

John Ivan Rush of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, May 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home. John was a long-time resident of Picayune and a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of George Ford Baptist Church and a meat cutter at Sun Flower Grocery for thirty-three years. He also...

Leonard William Van Arsdale

Leonard William Van Arsdale

May 17, 2021

Leonard William "Bill" VanArsdale, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at home on May 17, 2021. He was 73. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 34 years, Janet VanArsdale; his parents, Leonard William VanArsdale, Sr. and Alice Helen Bishop; and many siblings. Bill is survived by his daughter, Vicki VanArsdale, of Gaithersburg, MD, his son David VanArsdale of Point Pleasant Beach,...

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