Obituaries
Reggie Paul Smith
Jun 3, 2024
Reggie Paul Smith passed away at the age of 71 on June 3, 2024. Reggie has been a resident of Picayune most of his life. He was a member of the Church of God. Reggie loved life, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. A few of the things he loved most were taking trips to Cade’s Cove, enjoying...
Mona Lea Powe
Jun 2, 2024
Mona Lea Powe (54) of Picayune passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024. Mona enjoyed arts and crafts, computer games, and shopping. She was a wonderful home maker, devoted wife, and loving mother. Her grandkids were her world. She will be missed by all. Mona is preceded in death by her father Clarence Simmons, and brother Eric Simmons. She is...
Billy Joe "Bj" Mcqueen
May 29, 2024
Billy Joe "BJ" McQueen (73) of Nicholson went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 29, 2024. Born and raised in Picayune to parents Curtis McQueen and Doris Clubb McQueen, BJ was a lifelong resident who served Picayune for thirty-eight of those years influentially known as "BJ the Insurance Man.” Union National was more than just a job...
Frances Darlene Toney
May 29, 2024
Darlene Toney of Nicholson went home to be with God on Wednesday May 29, 2024. Darlene was born in West Virginia to parents Alex Glen Perdue and Laura Serena Profitt Perdue. Long time resident of Nicholson, Darlene was a devoted member of Corinth Baptist Church in Picayune, and spent many years working for Huddle House and Keith's Superstore, and was...
Stacy Glenn Leslie
May 25, 2024
Stacy Glenn Leslie (30) of Picayune passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024. Stacy was born and raised in Picayune to parents Timothy Stephen Leslie Jr and Brandy Leslie. He worked for Sams Club, and had a passion for rapping, Juice WRLD, wrestling, Dragon Ball Z, first Person shooters, and much more. He was a proud father, loving son, adoring...
Juan Carlos Varea
May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024 at 1835, Juan Carlos Varea departed on his final flight home. In true Juan form, he made sure to get there too early, because “on time is late”. He will be truly missed by his wife, daughter, grandbabies, son in law, and countless others that he always showed up for without question. His absence will be...
Valerie W. Seal
May 20, 2024
Valerie W. Seal passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the age of 87. Valerie was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Flat Top Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories is his her son, Shane Dale Holland; sister Gail Bryant; niece Theresa Blansett; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded by her husband,...
Daniel Paul Lee
May 18, 2024
Daniel Paul Lee of Picayune, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 62. Daniel was a native of Lumberton Mississippi, but has lived in Picayune for the last 50 years. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was married to his beloved wife Kathy Lee for 41 years. Daniel enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending precious time...
Conrad J. Robichaux Jr.
May 17, 2024
A Celebration of Life in Conrad J. Robichaux Jr.'s honor will be held at Slidell Seventh-Day Adventist Church located at 2448 Gause Blvd W. Slidell, LA 70460 on Monday May 20, 2024 at 4PM.
Tammy Lynn Baradell
May 16, 2024
Tammy Lynn Baradell passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Tammy was born in Pittsboro, NC and moved to Picayune, MS at the age of 16. This would be the start of her life she made with her lifelong companion Edward Baradell. They would spend the next 30 years raising their children, Aaron, Valerie, Amber, and Amanda. Tammy was an...
Michael Christopher Blackwell
May 13, 2024
Michael Christopher Blackwell born Sunday April 10, 1988 to Michael and Renee Blackwell He was a lifelong resident of Carriere, Ms. A roofer by trade for the most part of his life but could build a house from the ground up including electrical, plumbing, and construction. He was great with his mind and hands. He loved helping others who needed...
Tammy A George
May 9, 2024
Tammy A. George of Picayune, MS passed away on Thursday May 9, 2024. She was born in Picayune to parents John Rush, and Mary Broom Rush. Tammy graduated Picayune Highschool, was a member of George Ford Landmark Missionary Baptist Church, and was a proud mother. Tammy is preceded in death by her parents John Rush, and Mary Broom Rush. She...
Ford Evans Jr.
May 8, 2024
Ford Evans Jr. (92) of Picayune, MS went home to be with God on Wednesday May 8, 2024. A lifelong resident of Mississippi, Ford was born to parents Ford Evans Sr and Ethel Mae Courtney Evans. He was a proud veteran, owned his own roofing company for much of his life, and worked for Kaiser Aluminum in Chalmette for 29...
Sherry Lynn Temple
Apr 28, 2024
Sherry Lynn Temple went home to be with God on Sunday April 28, 2024. Sherry was born in Picayune, MS to parents L.D. Stockstill and Mary Lee Stockstill, and had a large family with many siblings. She a proud mother and grandmother, who spent many years doing bodywork on cars, and enjoyed bird watching, gardening, and playing computer games. She...
William "Bill" Robert Bender
Apr 26, 2024
William “Bill” Robert Bender, passed away peacefully at the age of 82, Friday, April 26, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Bill was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and most recently resided in Bay St. Louis, MS at Dunbar Village. Bill spent most of his life between New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA before settling down in Mississippi with...
Betty Rose Brown
Apr 25, 2024
Betty Rose Brown of Picayune went home to be with God on Thursday April 25, 2024. Betty was born in New Orleans to parents Luther and Lola Wallace and had many siblings. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and grandmother who enjoyed spending her time canning, gardening, and fishing. She is preceded in death by her husband Melvin...
Thomas Rawlings Boone Jr
Apr 25, 2024
Dr. Thomas Rawlings Boone Jr. of Picayune passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at the age of 89. Thomas was born in South Carolina to Thomas and Sadie Boone. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Picayune and worked as a psychologist since graduating with honors in 1986. He had more than 38 years of diverse experiences,...
Sandra A. Cruz
Apr 20, 2024
Sandra A. Cruz passed away on Saturday April 20, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Ricardo Cruz, children Ricky, Brandon, Sabrina, Catina, Stacy, Chad, Chance, stepchildren Danny, Dana, Brian, many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Ronnie Ray Hora
Apr 18, 2024
Ronnie Ray Hora, from Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday April 18, 2024, at the age of 75. Ronnie worked with Deep South Equipment for twenty-five plus years. He enjoyed NASCAR and stock car races, camping, and rides on his Harley with his wife and wild hog brother’s and sister’s. He will be deeply missed by all. He is survived...
Howard L. Pearson
Apr 17, 2024
Graveside service for Howard Pearson, age 72, of Carriere who entered into God’s eternal home on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, will take place 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 23,2024 at Pearson Cemetery in Carriere. Howard was a member of Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed working with his hands, whether fixing something or dreaming of restoring his 1955 Chevy Belair. He worked...
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