Obituaries

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...

Cheryl Lynne Jarrell

Cheryl Lynne Jarrell

Mar 30, 2021

Cheryl Lynne Jarrell of Nicholson, Mississippi, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the age of 64, with family by her side. Cheryl was a lifelong resident of Nicholson and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. She was very active in church and had a strong Christian faith. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Jarrell Seals...

Mary Anne Dalton

Mary Anne Dalton

Mar 26, 2021

Mary Anne Watts Dalton departed this world for her heavenly home on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the age of 77 surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born November 22, 1943 in Picayune, MS. and raised on a small tract of land at the end of Watts Road where Boley and Mill Creek come together, she built her home,...

James Tony Tarver

James Tony Tarver

Mar 25, 2021

James "Tony" Tarver of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 45 on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Tony was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County. He enjoyed the outdoors. He loved fishing, camping and ATV activities. Tony loved his family dearly. He is survived by his wife Sheila Cresong Tarver; mother, Beedie...

Bobbie Jean Roberts

Bobbie Jean Roberts

Mar 22, 2021

Bobbie Jean Roberts, loving mother of two daughters departed this world on Monday, March 22, 2021. Bobbie, passed away at the age of 68 in her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Bobbie was born on June 13, 1952 in Houston, TX to Bobby Doyle and Billie Murphy Watkins (Author Watkins). She married Billy "Billford" Joe Roberts in 1973, they...

John Gilbert Arguello

John Gilbert Arguello

Mar 20, 2021

John Gilbert Arguello of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 60 on Wednesday, March 20, 2021. John was a resident of Picayune for sixteen years and a veteran of the US Airforce. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, motorcycles and loved to travel. He is survived by his sons, John N. Arguello (Jennifer) and Chris Arguello; daughters, Christina...

Nancy Kay Smith

Nancy Kay Smith

Mar 18, 2021

Nancy Collums Smith of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 71 on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Nancy was a resident of Pearl River County since 1972 and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. She was a retired LPN and an avid writer. She was passionate about writing poetry and had publications of her work. Nancy was a...

Randy Joseph Blank

Randy Joseph Blank

Mar 17, 2021

Randy Joseph Blank of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 50 on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in the comfort of his home. Randy was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County and a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed being a D.J., mining and attending Mardi Gras. Randy was a hard worker and active in the ARC...

Ew Patricia Danos

Ew Patricia Danos

Mar 15, 2021

Drew Patricia Danos died on March 15, 2021 of a heart attack at the age of 37. Drew was born in Picayune, Mississippi November 9, 1883. She worked in the hotel and hospitality industry. She is survived by her children, Adrian Michael Danos, Jason Cade Hayden, Riley Jewel Hayden, Bailey Pearl Hayden, and Zoey Lynn Danos. Her father Jeffred M....

Kathlyn Knox

Kathlyn Knox

Mar 11, 2021

On Thursday, March 11th, Kathlyn "Chickie" (Younger) Knox of Picayune, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep at home at the age of 87. Tough as nails, with a heart of gold, Chickie was a woman of many talents. As a life-long competitive horsewoman, she was National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association "All Around Cowgirl" twice and was inducted into McNeese State...

George Willie Rooks

George Willie Rooks

Mar 11, 2021

George Rooks residing in Picayune, Mississippi, from Chalmette, Louisiana passed away at the age of 75 on Thursday, March 11, 2021. George was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for thirteen years, a veteran of the US Army, and was a hard-working machinist. He enjoyed making everyone around laugh. George loved his family, his dog, Jazz and two cats, Medina and...

Robert Dale Stockstill

Robert Dale Stockstill

Mar 10, 2021

Robert Dale Stockstill of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 61 on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Robert was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a member of Union Baptist Church. He was married to the love of his life, Dorothy for twenty-six years. Together, they enjoyed riding motorcycles, fishing and spending time together. He loved playing music,...

Richard Charles Stout

Richard Charles Stout

Mar 7, 2021

Richard Charles Stout of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 98 on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Richard was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the youngest sibling of the family. He was only able to complete his education through the ninth grade as he was compelled to quit in order to help support the family...

Shannon Leigh Morrison

Shannon Leigh Morrison

Mar 2, 2021

Shannon Leigh Morrison of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 41 on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Shannon was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi. She loved listening to music and being outdoors. She is survived by her mother, Kathy Kellar (Steve "Woopie"); son, Michael Alleman, III; daughter, Destiny P. Alleman; beloved sons that were adopted to loving families;...

Wilda Fae Mcnatt

Wilda Fae Mcnatt

Feb 27, 2021

Wilda Fae McNatt of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in the comfort of her home. Wilda was a resident of Picayune since 1965 and a member of Goodyear Baptist Church since 1970. She was a Teacher at Hancock High School for 22 years and a member of the Retired Teacher's Association....

William Ike Tucker

William Ike Tucker

Feb 22, 2021

William "Billy" Ike Tucker, III. of Carriere, Mississippi passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, February 22, 2021. Billy was a longtime resident of Carriere, Mississippi for forty years. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and hunting. Billy loved antique trucks and was a member of Boulevard Cruisers and founder member of Good Time Cruisers. He is survived...

Olive Carol Stockstill

Olive Carol Stockstill

Feb 21, 2021

Olive Carol Voiles Stockstill of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 80 on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Carol was a longtime resident of Picayune and a member of Westlawn Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters, Denise Van Peski (Mike) of Picayune, Lynn Martin (Tony) of Poplarville, and Cindy Woods (David) of Lumberton; stepchildren; brother, Kenneth Voiles of...

David John Folkard

David John Folkard

Feb 20, 2021

David John Folkard, age 57, passed away suddenly on February 20, 2021. David was born in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire England to the late Elizabeth Bowen Folkard and William Charles Folkard. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Tina V. Folkard, his brother Alan Folkard and Sister-in-law Sue of Seaton, England. He was son-in-law to Evelyn and the late Salvadore Venturella....

Laura Catherine Williams

Laura Catherine Williams

Feb 14, 2021

Cathy Williams, age 67, was called to her heavenly home Sunday, February 14, 2021. Cathy Williams was born February 5th, 1954 in Savannah, GA. Her family moved to Picayune, MS in 1960 where they found a home that they would never leave. She formed a life in Picayune that would impact not only this community, but the world. Cathy lived...

Benjamin Moore Mckinnie

Benjamin Moore Mckinnie

Feb 11, 2021

Benjamin Moore McKinnie of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 58 on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Benjamin enjoyed painting pictures, duck hunting, and loved being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Sharon McKinnie; step-son, John Newell (Vanessa); step-daughter, Amanda Jones (Danny); brother, John McKinnie (Tish); sisters, Faye Ellis and Eve Sheridan (Mike); and five step-grandchildren. He is...