Obituaries

Carolynne Lola Salser

Carolynne Lola Salser

Aug 17, 2017

Carolynne Lola Salser, age 72, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church with Father John Noone officiating. A celebration of life will follow at St. Charles...

Edwin John Cantrell

Edwin John Cantrell

Aug 15, 2017

Edwin John Cantrell, age 79, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017 from Muscular Dystrophy. He was resident of St Bernard Parish until moving to Carriere, Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina. Eddie was a veteran of the US Army and spent his career as a machinist with Boeing and Lockheed Martin. He retired in 2003 to spend time with family, travel, and...

Warren Saon Cheramie

Warren Saon Cheramie

Aug 11, 2017

Warren Saon Cheramie, age 66, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Friday, August 11, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, August 18, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jeremy Buras officiating. Burial will be at First Baptist...

Billy Wright Pigott

Billy Wright Pigott

Aug 5, 2017

Billy Wright Pigott, age 82, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017. A memorial service will be held at late date.

Barbara Ann Defourneaux

Barbara Ann Defourneaux

Aug 4, 2017

Barbara Ann Defourneaux, age 86, of Slidell, Louisiana formerly of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away August 4, 2017 at Heritage Manor. A gravesite memorial and interment will be held August 14, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in Hope Mausoleum, 4841 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, she was preceded in death by her father, Jules J. Defourneaux,...

Sandra Dorline Beratta

Sandra Dorline Beratta

Aug 4, 2017

Sandra Dorline Beratta, age 60, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Burgetown Church. Mrs. Beratta was a lifetime resident of Picayune. She is survived by two brothers, Richard Carroll of Carriere, and Ronald Carroll of Picayune. She is preceded in death by...

Lillie Mae Flores

Lillie Mae Flores

Aug 3, 2017

Lillie Mae Flores, age 76, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. Memorial service will be held by the family at Resurrection Life on August 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. She is survived by her husband Armando Flores of Picayune; sons, Phillip Flores (Edie) of Picayune, Jacob Flores of Picayune, and Matthew Flores of Picayune; daughter, Angela Flores...

Julia Mae Taylor

Julia Mae Taylor

Aug 1, 2017

Julia Mae Lee Taylor, age 92, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, August 4, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Lee's Chapel #2 with Bro. Lavelle Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Lee's Chapel #2...

Troy Allen Mitchell

Troy Allen Mitchell

Jul 28, 2017

A loving father, son, and brother passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 at the age of 55. He enjoyed being outdoors, cookouts with friends and family, and working on his farm. Above all, he was most proud of his commitment and dedication to being a law enforcement officer and willing to sacrifice his life to save others. He is survived...

William A. Prepski

William A. Prepski

Jul 26, 2017

William (Bill) A. Prepski, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2017 and "God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes": Revelations 21:4 Visitation will be held Monday, July 31, 2017 at Picayune Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel. William...

Carol Christine Kellar

Carol Christine Kellar

Jul 25, 2017

Carol Christine Kellar, age 72, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. No service will be held at this time. Mrs. Kellar was a hairstylist and a member of First Henleyfield Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, William Kellar of Carriere; one son, Joseph Weinmann; numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by...

Della Lee Kelly

Della Lee Kelly

Jul 18, 2017

Della Lee Kelly, age 75, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017. No services will be held at this time. Mrs. Kelly was a lifetime resident of Picayune, a homemaker, and a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Kenny Kelly, Claiborne Rene Kelly, and Brian K. Kelly (Kellie); sisters, Lois, Bonita, Zella,...

Connie Elaine Roche

Connie Elaine Roche

Jul 14, 2017

Connie Elaine Parker Roche, age 67, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. A memorial in her honor will be Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Salem House. 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. will be a short eulogy and sharing of memories; 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. will be a potluck and fellowship. If you knew her and loved...

Johnnie Paul Mceachern

Johnnie Paul Mceachern

Jul 14, 2017

Johnnie Paul McEachern, age 89, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Friday, July 14, 2017. Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tim Lee officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of...

Elroy V. Lee

Elroy V. Lee

Jul 13, 2017

Elroy V. Lee, age 84, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Union Baptist Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Brian Tatum officiating. Burial will be at Coaltown Cemetery Purvis, Mississippi. Mr. Lee was a beloved husband, a U.S....

Gary Wayne Johnson

Gary Wayne Johnson

Jul 8, 2017

Gary Wayne Johnson, age 64, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. A private service will be held at a later date. Mr. Johnson was a lifetime resident of Picayune, a bricklayer, and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by one brother, John T. Johnson; four sisters, Jean Dunn, Edna Smith, Barbara Staats, and Mary Rester. He...

Jon Kelly Smith

Jon Kelly Smith

Jul 1, 2017

Jon Kelly Smith, age 54, of Lumberton, Mississippi passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. A memorial service will be held by the family on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Carriere at 11:30 a.m. Mr. Smith was an Iron Worker, and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Jeri Lynn Smith; step-mother, Radine Smith;...

Darleen Jessie Grady Maxwell

Darleen Jessie Grady Maxwell

Jun 27, 2017

Darleen Jessie Grady Maxwell, age 81, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Picayune Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Maxwell was a former resident of Kenner,...

Eattie Lou Walker

Eattie Lou Walker

Jun 26, 2017

Eattie Lou Walker, age 83, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. Visitation will be held Friday, June 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Picayune Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. James Reeves officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Walker was a lifetime resident of Picayune and...

Fred Bryan Eidson

Fred Bryan Eidson

Jun 22, 2017

Fred Bryan Eidson, III, age 61, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017. Visitation will be held Monday, June 26, 2017 at Picayune Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Graveside service will be held at First Baptist Church of Carriere Cemetery on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Mr....