Obituaries

Seiberth Stefan Smith

Seiberth Stefan Smith

Dec 20, 2020

Seiberth "Steve" Stefan Smith, age 65, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Steve was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of First Baptist Church He is survived by his mother, Vonnie "Marie" Smith; one son, Matthew Smith (Jessica); loved and cared for by Cindy Smith; two brothers, Maurice "Sonny" Smith (Elaine); James Michael Smith (Rene);...

Barbara Helen Nelson

Barbara Helen Nelson

Dec 20, 2020

Barbara Fourtunia Nelson, 79, of Carriere Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2020. She had earlier requested a private memorial. A date, time and place will be decided, and family members notified. Barbara was born in New Orleans to the parents of Henry and Evelyn Fourtunia, October 21, 1941. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ronald...

Daniel Michael Martin

Daniel Michael Martin

Dec 19, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Michael Martin, age 81, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence. Daniel was a longtime resident of Picayune. He was in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was an active member of the 101st Airborne Division Association and enjoyed attending the annual reunions. He enjoyed...

Shirley Alford Smith

Shirley Alford Smith

Dec 15, 2020

Shirley Alford Smith of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 86. Shirley was a resident of Picayune for 30 years. She attended Byram high school, where she was a cheerleader and basketball player. She enjoyed shopping and dancing. Shirley was extremely outgoing, made friends easily, loved flowers, plants, and an avid gardener. She enjoyed...

William Leonard Beacht

William Leonard Beacht

Dec 13, 2020

William "Bill" Leonard Beacht of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 83, in the comfort of his home. William was a resident of Picayune for 57 years and a member of Byrd's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, active in restoring military vehicles and was a former organizer of the...

Bobby Louis Tierce

Bobby Louis Tierce

Dec 12, 2020

Bobby Tierce, age 84, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence. Bobby was a member of First United Methodist Church and a Master Mason. He loved fishing, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Tierce of Carriere, Mississippi; three daughters: Robin Seymour...

Jonathan Ivy Davis

Jonathan Ivy Davis

Dec 10, 2020

Jonathan Ivy Davis, Jr. of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 43. Jonathan was a lifelong resident of Carriere. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with electronics. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Alsobrooks; two sisters, Amy Rose Alsobrooks, and Emily Jean Ledet; four nieces and three nephews. He is preceded in death by...

John Robert Campbell

John Robert Campbell

Dec 8, 2020

John Robert Campbell, Jr. of Leetown, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2020 at the age of 93. John enjoyed fishing and was an avid farmer. He took pride in growing his watermelons and produce. He is survived by his son, "Kit" John Calvin Campbell; daughters, Alicia McQueen (Billy), and Loretta Campbell; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He...

Gary Adam Prinz

Gary Adam Prinz

Dec 2, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend Gary "Adam" Prinz, age 35, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born in New Orleans and became a resident of Slidell, Louisiana. In the recent years, he resided in Picayune, Mississippi and attended Resurrection Life Worship Center. Adam will be missed...

Michael Gary Cooper

Michael Gary Cooper

Dec 1, 2020

Michael Gary Cooper of Poplarville, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2020 at the age of 73. Michael was a longtime resident of Poplarville and a US Army Veteran that served during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. He loved his family and fur babies, Sugar and Bear. He was a jokester and an...

Leslie Barras Lord

Leslie Barras Lord

Nov 22, 2020

Leslie Barras Lord of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the age of 74 in the comfort of her home. Leslie was a resident of Picayune since 1983. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with her children. She is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Robert Lee Lord; son, Kevin Lord; daughters, Donna Kuntz...

Calvin Joseph Peterson

Calvin Joseph Peterson

Nov 17, 2020

Calvin "Jody" Joseph Peterson of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the age of 54. Jody was a lifelong resident of Carriere, Mississippi. He was a professor of Auto Mechanics at LSU, loved racing and built racecar engines. He is survived by his wife, Diane Peterson; granny, Claudine Ladner; daughter, Emily Deese (Jason); brother, Wesley Parker; sister,...

Mary Ann Lawrence

Mary Ann Lawrence

Nov 14, 2020

Our beloved mother Mary Ann Formusa Lawrence went to her heavenly home to meet Jesus on Saturday November 14th, 2020 at the age of 67 at her residence. Mary loved her country and served in the Women's Army Core (WAC) from 10/09/1971-02/11/1973. She was proud to be an American. She joined the Army after graduating from John F Kennedy Highschool...

Gavin Blake Bennett

Gavin Blake Bennett

Nov 14, 2020

Gavin Blake Bennett, a resident of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Gavin was born September 22, 2007. He was a loving grandson, brother, and son. He enjoyed riding four-wheelers, sports, and listening to music. He is survived by his grandfathers, Henry C. Dillard of Carriere, Mississippi and Allen Smith of Lafayette, Louisiana; grandmother, Theressa Bennett of...

Jenna Michelle Burgess

Jenna Michelle Burgess

Nov 11, 2020

Jenna Michelle Geisenheimer Burgess passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the age of 32. Jenna was a resident of Picayune resident most of her life. She could cook better than Rachel Ray thanks to her grandmother, Patricia. She loved art, music, and singing that she got from her daddy, Mike. Jenna was a kind and fearless person that will...

Kerry Morris Burge

Kerry Morris Burge

Nov 4, 2020

Kerry Morris Burge of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at the age of 72. Kerry was a lifelong resident of Picayune and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He is survived by his son, Kevin M. Burge; three daughters, Melisa "Missy" Jones (Jeffery), Catrina "Trina" Smith (Kelly), and Kristina "Krissy" Burge; two...

Kenneth Wayne Mcbeth

Kenneth Wayne Mcbeth

Nov 2, 2020

Kenneth Wayne McBeth of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at the age of 56. Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a church member at First Pentecostal of Slidell. He enjoyed building things and fishing. Kenneth was a devoted husband and loved his children and grandchildren with all his heart. He is survived by his wife,...

Michael Cooper

Michael Cooper

Nov 1, 2020

Michael Cooper of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 75. Michael was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of Lee's Chapel #1 Baptist Church. He is survived by his two stepdaughter, Cayla Archer and Colbie Lee; two brothers, Auburn Cooper (Charlene), and Vernon Cooper; one sister, Voncile Rester; six grandchildren, Gabbie Archer,...

Wanda Marie Morren

Wanda Marie Morren

Oct 30, 2020

Wanda Marie Morren of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at the age of 62, in the comfort of her home. Wanda was a resident of Picayune for fifty years and of the Catholic faith. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband, Rory Vernon...

Jody Andrew Mcqueen

Jody Andrew Mcqueen

Oct 27, 2020

Jody Andrew McQueen of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at the age of 47. Jody was a life-long resident of Picayune and a member of Corinth Baptist Church of Nicholson. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time on the West Pearl, hunting and fishing. He enjoyed drawing and loved his friends and family. He is survived by his...