Obituaries

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,...

Stephen August Barrios

Stephen August Barrios

May 16, 2021

STEPHEN AUGUST BARRIOS, passed away on May 16, 2021, at the age of 67. Predeceased by his wife, Terri Revon Barrios; son, Nicholas Paul Barrios; father, August Barrios, Jr.; and his mother, Roselyn Martin Barrios. Survived by his children, Jeffrey Michael Barrios, Harrand F. "Trae" Broussard III (Jennifer), and Michele Broussard Johnston (Joe); brother, Daniel Barrios (Carol); nieces, Rachel Barrios...

Irene Dawsey Farmer

Irene Dawsey Farmer

May 13, 2021

Irene Dawsey Farmer of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the age of 76. Irene was born in Gainesville, Mississippi and has lived in Picayune for 54 years. She worked as a computer operator at Stennis Space Center. She loved watching her grand kids and loved taking care of others. She is...

Patricia Ann Lewis

Patricia Ann Lewis

May 12, 2021

Patricia Ann Lewis of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the age of 63. Patricia was born in Bastrop, Louisiana and has lived in Picayune for the past twenty years. She enjoyed music, painting, arts, and crafts. She loved spending time with family and rocking in her rocking chair. She is survived...

Ruby Paulette Entrekin

Ruby Paulette Entrekin

May 1, 2021

Ruby Paulette Dobson Entrekin, of Carriere, MS passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the age of 76; with her husband of 56 years, Larry Entrekin at her side. Paulette was born to parents George W. and Luvenia Conn Dobson on October 24, 1944 in Carriere, MS. Paulette was an active member of her church...

Ruby Paulette Entrekin

Ruby Paulette Entrekin

May 1, 2021

Ruby Paulette Dobson Entrekin, of Carriere, MS passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the age of 76; with her husband of 56 years, Larry Entrekin at her side. Paulette was born to parents George W. and Luvenia Conn Dobson on October 24, 1944 in Carriere, MS. Paulette was an active member of her church...

Maxine Smith

Maxine Smith

Apr 29, 2021

Maxine Smith of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the age of 85. Maxine was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a charter member of Westlawn Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Leon Smith, Jr. (Donna); daughters, Marsha Delacroix (Clem), Karen Easterling (Gary), Sharon McKinnie, Leann Lumpkin (Lavern), and...

James Wade Edwards

James Wade Edwards

Apr 26, 2021

James "Butch Miller" Wade Edwards III of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 64 on Monday, April 26, 2021. James was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was adored by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his sister, Glenda Collura (Tony); nephews,...

Ronald Anthony Zulli

Ronald Anthony Zulli

Apr 25, 2021

Ronald Anthony Zulli of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord at the age of 76 on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Ronald was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and the Mississippi area. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retired Journeyman-Wireman. After attending Nichols High School, he spent four years at Delgado College, where...

Kira Diana Moler-Smith

Kira Diana Moler-Smith

Apr 23, 2021

Kira Diana Moler-Smith of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at the age of 40. Kira was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a member of New Palestine Baptist Church. Music was her outlet as she loved to sing and play the saxophone. She was a creative writer and socialized on Face Book. Kira loved her...

Daniel Louis Patch

Daniel Louis Patch

Apr 23, 2021

Lifetime resident of Picayune, Mississippi, Daniel Louis Patch, departed this life peacefully, Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home in Yammy Craw Community. He was 73 years old. Great comfort and peace are found in the knowledge that today he is free from suffering, and in the Holy Presence of his Creator and Savior. For "everyone who calls on the...

Terry Eugene Still

Terry Eugene Still

Apr 19, 2021

Terry Eugene Still of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the age of 54. Terry was born in Fairfield, Iowa on July 2, 1966 and lived in Pearl River County for the past twenty-four years. He was a skilled contractor, superintendent, and project manager. Terry was a devoted husband and father that would give anything he...

Andrea Christine Hawkins

Andrea Christine Hawkins

Apr 12, 2021

Andrea Christine Hawkins of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the age of 37. Andrea was a Navy Veteran and an incredibly talented person. She enjoyed music, playing the flute, gardening, and cooking. The most important thing in Andrea's life, was her children. She is survived by her mother, Liz Pigott (Larry)...

Sabrina Lynett Hamann

Sabrina Lynett Hamann

Apr 12, 2021

Sabrina Lynett Hamann passed away on Monday April 12, 2021 at the age of 50. The beloved mother of four beautiful girls. "Sabrina (the daughter of late Frank Hamann and Gloria Cassagne Hamann and the adopted daughter to the late Clarence "Puggy" and Mary Lynn Ladner. The adoring mother of Audra Kepler, Katherine "Katie" Hamann, Theresa "Ressie" Louise Hamann, and...

Linda Faye Smith

Linda Faye Smith

Apr 8, 2021

Linda Faye Mitchell Smith of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at the age of 82. Linda was a lifelong resident of Picayune. She was a loving wife and mother and will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her sons, Thomas Kevin Smith (Jamie) and Anthony Hayward Smith (Phoebe); daughters,...

James Andrew Mitchell

James Andrew Mitchell

Apr 7, 2021

James Andrew Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the age of 89. James was a lifetime resident of Pearl River County, and a veteran of the US Army and Coast Guard. He loved to do crossword puzzles, watching CNN, drinking coffee and eating sweets, and going for walks. He is...

Kristen Alayne Cook

Kristen Alayne Cook

Apr 3, 2021

Kristen Alayne Ladner Cook of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the age of 33. Alayne was a lifelong resident of Picayune and a member of Lee's Chapel #2. She was a loving, daughter, mother and wife with a caring heart. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her...