Obituaries
Joseph Anthony Marchand Jr.
Apr 9, 2024
Joseph Anthony Marchand Jr. Longtime resident of Poplarville, Mississippi passed away Tuesday April 9, 2024. Joe was born on March 4, 1953, to parents Joseph Anthony Marchand Sr., and Renelda Jastram Marchand. He grew up in Slidell, Louisiana, eventually joined the Army, and worked many years for Lockheed Martin. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, photography, and took immense pride in being...
Michael Alvin Martinez
Apr 7, 2024
Michael Alvin Martinez of Perkinston, Mississippi passed Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 62. Michael was a longtime resident of Hancock County after moving from Chalmette, Louisiana. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing and cooking his fresh catch of the day. Michael loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He will be deeply missed by many. Left to cherish...
Patricia Ann Ward Cooper
Apr 5, 2024
Memorial Services for Patricia Ann Ward Cooper, age 81, of Picayune, MS, who departed this life into God’s presence Friday, April 5, 2024, will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, with a visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am followed by a service at Union Baptist Church, 1628 West Union Rd, Picayune, MS 39466. A native of Petal, MS, Pat...
Charles "Teddy" Richard Lee
Apr 3, 2024
Charles “Teddy” Richard Lee of Picayune, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the age of 73. Teddy has been a resident of Leetown all of his life and was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served with the Army in the Vietnam War as a member of the 101 Airborne Unit. Left to cherish his memories is his...
Frances C. Easterling
Apr 1, 2024
Frances C. Easterling went home to be with God on Monday April 1st, 2024. She was a proud stepmother and grandmother who enjoyed trips to the casino and playing cards. Frances is preceded in death by her husband Bobby Easterling Sr., her parents Frank Clesi, Mary (Manali) Clesi, and her stepdaughter Carolyn Jordan. Her memory will be cherished by her...
Scotty Ray Smith
Mar 30, 2024
Scotty Ray Smith of Picayune, passed into his forever home on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Scotty was born in Picayune but spent most of his life living in New Orleans before moving back to Picayune permanently. His passions were the horses that he worked around at the racetrack, spending time with his nieces and nephews who he loved as if...
Sarah Elizabeth Ryall
Mar 27, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Ryall (42) went home to be with God on Wednesday, March 27th, 2024. A loving wife and daughter, Sarah enjoyed spending her time watching crime shows and doing puzzles. Sarah is preceded in death by her father James Anthony Tarver, and brother James Tony Tarver. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years Ronald Ryall Jr.,...
Timothy Alan Boone
Mar 24, 2024
Timothy Alan Boone (70) passed away on Sunday March 24, 2024. Born in Picayune, Mississippi on July 1, 1953 to Troy and Blanche Boone, Tim grew up to be a renown Welder & Fitter, working on projects all across the United States, and a proud father of four. In his free time he loved to fish. Tim is preceded in...
Judith Berghman Verdin
Mar 21, 2024
In Loving Memory of Judith Ann "Judi" Berghman Verdin Judith Ann "Judi" Berghman Verdin, born on May 3, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana, embarked on her final journey on March 21, 2024 while in residence at the Bedford Care Center of Picayune, Mississippi. A cherished daughter, sister, wife, aunt, Nana and friend, Judi's life was a tapestry woven with love,...
Janice Marie "Janabelle" Bohon Dawsey
Mar 21, 2024
Janice Marie “Janabelle” Bohon Dawsey of Picayune, Mississippi gained her angel wings Thursday, March 21, 2024, at the age of 67, in the comfort of her home surrounded by family. Jan originated from Texarkana, Texas. She settled in Mississippi where she Married the love of her life, Rodney Dawsey and started her beautiful family. Jan was a free spirited woman...
Carol C. Devenport
Mar 15, 2024
Carol C. Devenport passed away Friday March 15th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 87. Carol had the honor of being born on the same day we celebrate Jesus's birth on Christmas Day. Born in California but spent more then 80 years not far from the New Orleans Metro area she called home. Carol knew from a...
Deanna Frances (Hitt) Spillman
Mar 13, 2024
Deanna "Dee" Spillman, age 84, a resident of Picayune, MS passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Preceded by her loving husband Del Spillman, parents Albert and Frances (Holderith) Hitt, sister Agnes Werner, and brother Albert Hitt. Her story began on July 26, 1939 in Washington, DC. Daughter of Albert and Frances (Holderith) Hitt. Dee grew up in Hyattsville, MD. She...
Lawanda Kay Pruitt
Mar 12, 2024
Lawanda Kay Pruitt (76) passed away on Tuesday March 12th, 2024 surrounded by her family. Lawanda was born in Amherst Texas on July 7th, 1947 to parents Osburn Foster Phillips, and Willie Lee Phillips. A long time resident of Picayune, Lawanda was the Mailroom Shop Lead at Stennis Space Center for 23 years. She enjoyed reading books, spoiling all her...
Steven Alan Costa
Mar 10, 2024
Steven Alan Costa (71) passed away on Sunday March 10th, 2024. Steven spent many years as a corrections officer in Massachusetts, then as a bus driver in Picayune. He was a church member of Resurrection Life, a member of the Masonic Lodge #445 in Carriere, and was happily married for 50 and a half years to the love of his...
Harold Ronald Frayle Jr.
Mar 8, 2024
Harold Ronald Frayle Jr. (50) went home to be with god on Friday March 8th, 2024. Harold was a lifelong firefighter, a church member of Central Baptist of McNeill, and a proud father. Harold is preceded in death by his father Harold Frayle Sr. His memory will be cherished by his mother Su Lane Frayle, daughter Bailey Frayle, Sister Lisa...
Charles Alvin Whitchurch
Mar 3, 2024
Charles Alvin Whitchurch (79) passed away on Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Born on October 30th, 1944 he was the son to the late Earl Alvin Whitchurch, and Ora Phillips Whitchurch. Charles was a loving father, and enjoyed spending his time woodworking, hunting, fishing, and running around the property in his wheelchair. His memory will be cherished by his wife Dale...
Gelika Gayle Montgomery
Feb 27, 2024
Gelika Gayle Montgomery, 83, of Picayune, MS passed peacefully Tuesday morning (Feb. 27, 2024) in her home with family. Born May 28, 1940 in Seymour, TX. She lived in Amarillo, TX before Picayune, MS. Gek, as she was known, was an amazing cookie and cake maker, passionate animal lover and a stay at home mother. Survivors include Monty Montgomery, her...
Bryan Britt Alford Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
Bryan Britt Alford, Sr. of Carriere, Mississippi left his earthly life on Thursday February 22, 2024 at the age of 72. Bryan was an avid fisherman that enjoyed the great outdoors. Family was his everything. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. He will be deeply missed by all. Left to cherish his memories is his best...
Laurie "Mickey" Anne Mitchell
Feb 21, 2024
Laurie "Mickey" Anne Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at the age of 60. She was a longtime resident of the Leetown community. She was born in New Orleans LA to the late Emmette Allen Prestwood and Hearl Troulliet Prestwood. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Calvin "Butch" Prestwood and Clayton Prestwood. Left to...
Jeffery Dean Williams
Feb 19, 2024
Jeffery Dean Williams (63) passed away February 19th, 2024. Born on April 2nd, 1960 in Picayune, MS where he was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late Sam B. Williams, and Hilma Stuart Williams, sibling of the late Bobby Williams, Robin Ray Williams, and Sherry Williams Johnson. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 43...
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