Obituaries

Ray Robert Gaddy

Ray Robert Gaddy

Sep 6, 2020

Ray Robert Gaddy, age 89, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at his home in Picayune, MS. A Celebration of Life will be held by family, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Roseland Park Baptist Church with Bro. Dan Young and Bro. Harold Gaddy officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Bro. Edward...

Herbert Lee Waggoner

Herbert Lee Waggoner

Sep 2, 2020

Herbert Lee Waggoner, Jr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2020 at the age of 65. Herbert was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandbabies. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Waggoner; two sons, Herby Colt Waggoner, and Shannon Mitchell; three daughters, Brandi Owen, Audryana Brooke Waggoner, and Ginger...

James Edward Snider

James Edward Snider

Aug 26, 2020

James Edward Snider of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the age of 42. James was a lifelong resident of Picayune and a member of Hilcrest Baptist Church. He enjoyed baseball, Alabama football, golfing, fishing, crawfish boils, car sales and loved his kids. He is survived by his mother, Linda Shaw (Dexter); mother of his children, Kandise...

Robert J. Taylor

Robert J. Taylor

Aug 23, 2020

Robert J. Taylor of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 at the age of 65. Robert was a lifelong resident of Picayune and a member of Burgetown Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. He loved hunting, fishing, having cookouts and going to church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Taylor; sons, Joshua C. Taylor, Robert "Bobo" M....

Raymond Collier

Raymond Collier

Aug 22, 2020

Tracy Collier, age 54, passed away August 22, 2020 at his home in Picayune, Mississippi, after a long, well-fought, battle with pancreatic cancer. Tracy amazed all of his doctors and caretakers with his strength and determination. Tracy's strength and determination can only be attributed to his love for his family and the Lord's grace. Tracy overcame the odds and turned...

Lois Collins Beverly

Lois Collins Beverly

Aug 17, 2020

Lois Collins Beverly of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord, Monday August 17, 2020 at the age of 75. Lois moved from New Orleans, Louisiana to Picayune, Mississippi in 2007 and was a member of Ark of Safety Christian Ministry Embassy. Lois loved to provide prayers and loving care for her family as well as church members and...

Jeffery Laverne Spiers

Jeffery Laverne Spiers

Aug 13, 2020

Jeffery "Baby" Spiers, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 at the age of 61. Jeff was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of First Baptist Church of McNeill. He enjoyed crabbing, fishing, and loved being with his granddaughter, Diana. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Spiers; son, Daniel Spiers; daughters, Melonie Smith and Brandy...

Rose Marie Barnes

Rose Marie Barnes

Aug 9, 2020

Rose Marie Barnes of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 9, 2020 at the age of 70. Rose was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a member of Henleyfield First Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, and cooking. Most of all Rose loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by...

Robert Joseph Sciambra

Robert Joseph Sciambra

Aug 5, 2020

Robert "Bobby" Joseph Sciambra of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, August 05, 2020 at the age of 57. Bobby was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi since 2005 after moving from St. Bernard, Louisiana. Devoted husband of Taryn Daigle Sciambra for 29 years. Loving father to Christina (Jeremy), Jessica (Sean), and Nicholas (Hannah). Adored Paw Paw to Dominick, Briana, Zyron and...

Stacy Viola Polk

Stacy Viola Polk

Aug 5, 2020

Stacy Viola Polk of Carriere, Mississippi went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at the age of 48. Stacy was a resident of Carriere, Mississippi all her life and a member of Sones Chapel Baptist Church. She enjoyed cake decorating, making soap, and loved her family. She is survived by her husband, James T. Polk; four sons,...

Morris Joseph Allo

Morris Joseph Allo

Aug 2, 2020

Morris Joseph Allo, Sr., of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, August 02, 2020 at the age of 81. Morris was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for the past four years. He is survived by his two sons, Morris Joseph Allo, Jr. of Kenner, Louisiana, and Anthony Barton Allo of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister,...

Sheila Diane Hester

Sheila Diane Hester

Aug 2, 2020

Sheila Diane Hester, age 70, of Picayune, MS, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Sheila was born in Isola, Mississippi on September 13, 1949 and graduated from Indianola High School in 1967 and retired from the State of Mississippi in 2000 to enjoy life! Sheila was a life-time Baptist and...

Victor W. Zerkus

Victor W. Zerkus

Jul 31, 2020

Victor Zerkus age 74. A private funeral service will be held at a later date due to Covid concerns for Victor who passed away peacefully at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Victor was born in Picayune where he lived during his youth. After, attending USM, he was drafted into the Army and sent to Alaska, where he was awarded a medal for...

Claudia M Gower

Claudia M Gower

Jul 31, 2020

Claudia's Story: Claudia's journey began on June 1, 1944 in Picayune, Mississippi. She graduated from Pearl River Central High School in 1963. She married the love of her life, Keith later that year on December 22, 1963. Claudia was an exceptional wife, but an even more amazing mother to their children, Michael, Curtis, Mark and Jason (Jessica). She loved all...

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe

Jul 30, 2020

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 63. Clifford was a simple man who loved his family. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Michelle Penton Bledsoe; one son, Jason Bledsoe, Sr.; two daughters, Barbara Bledsoe and Elizabeth Gomez; one brother, Bryan Bledsoe (Tara); and five grandchildren. He is...

Eugene Allen Barrios

Eugene Allen Barrios

Jul 27, 2020

Eugene Allen Barrios, Jr., age 67, of Gulfport passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Eugene was a retired electrician with Ingalls Shipyard, and of the Catholic belief. He loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, old antique cars and restoring them. He enjoyed "Cruising the Coast" every year. He also enjoyed watching old black and white movies. He is survived by one...

Yomia Thompson

Yomia Thompson

Jul 26, 2020

Yomia Thompson of McNeill, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Yomia was a longtime resident of McNeill, Mississippi. She enjoyed gardening, being with family, teaching Bible study and loved the Lord. She is survived by her husband of forty-one wonderful years, Webster Thompson; one daughter, Gina Martinez, two sons, Dino...

Cody Lee Sharp

Cody Lee Sharp

Jul 21, 2020

Cody Lee Sharp of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 23. Cody recently moved to Picayune, Mississippi from Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a big fan of sports and his favorite teams were the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed bowling, watching wrestling, and loved to sing karaoke. He is Survived by...

Alvin William Hooge

Alvin William Hooge

Jul 6, 2020

Alvin William Hooge, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, July 06, 2020 at the age of 91. Alvin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 5, 1929. He was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for the past twenty-six years and a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his son, Christian W. Hooge (Sharon) of Carriere, Mississippi; one...

Stephen Craig Kelly

Stephen Craig Kelly

Jun 30, 2020

Stephen Craig Kelly, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the age of 49. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his father, Steve Kelly (Susan); two sisters, Renee Kelly and Denise Rogers; numerous aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his mother, Annie Kelly. A memorial...