Obituaries

Charles Lawrence "Larry" Pidcoe Jr.

Charles Lawrence "Larry" Pidcoe Jr.

Jun 11, 2023

Charles Lawrence “Larry” Pidcoe Jr, age 76, passed away on June 11, 2023 in Picayune, MS. Larry was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 21, 1946. He was a loving and devoted brother, husband, father, grandfather, and most importantly, great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. Pidcoe Sr., and Gertrude Smith Pidcoe, his sister, Wendy Cimini,...

Rita Scanio Lapara

Rita Scanio Lapara

Jun 9, 2023

Rita Scanio Bonano Lapara, 85, of Carriere, MS entered into eternal rest on Friday June 9, 2023. She was a native of Marrero, LA, born March 27, 1938, and was a longtime resident of Bay St Louis and Carriere, MS. She was a devout Catholic, a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, and prayed the Rosary daily for all who...

Victoria Nicole Pope

Victoria Nicole Pope

Jun 9, 2023

Victoria ( Vicki) Nicole Pope, daughter of Veronica and Terry Kalade, and Charles Patrick Barthlemy, Jr. Was born on July, 28,1981, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her beloved soul was called home and entered eternal life on Friday, June 9,2023, at the age of 41 years old. Victoria was preceded in death by her two sons Jeremiah McCoy Pope, Noel (...

Arnold Rodney Burns Sr.

Arnold Rodney Burns Sr.

Jun 1, 2023

Arnold Rodney Burns, Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at the age of 81. Arnold was a Pearl River County Native and a member of Picayune Church of God. He enjoyed being retired, tinkering around the house and camping. Arnold was loved and will be missed by many. He is survived...

Linda Ann Vandiver Guidry

Linda Ann Vandiver Guidry

May 30, 2023

Linda Ann Vandiver Guidry of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the age of 72. Linda spent the last several years in Carriere after residing in Jefferson, Louisiana for over seventeen years. She enjoyed sewing and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family. She will be missed by many. She is...

Garry Thompson

Garry Thompson

May 29, 2023

Mr. Garry Thompson, 62, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, died on May 29th 2023. Funeral services will be held at Picayune Funeral Home. (815 South Haugh Avenue, Picayune, MS, 39466) on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in New Palestine cemetery. (2336 Palestine Road, Picayune, MS, 39466 ). Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until services Thursday at...

Audrey Mitchell

Audrey Mitchell

May 29, 2023

Audrey Mitchell, 81, of Picayune, Mississippi, died on Monday, May 29, 2023. Mrs. Mitchell was retired from Walmart and a member of Sycamore Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordan Samanie and Audrey Scott Samanie; her first husband, Sidney Boudreaux; her second husband; Harry Mitchell; four sons, Sidney Joseph Boudreaux, Donnie Boudreaux, Ronnie Boudreaux, and Daren...

Nathan Lavern Dillard

Nathan Lavern Dillard

May 27, 2023

Mr. Nathan Lavern Dillard, 78, of Pearl River, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in his home in the Honey Island Swamp on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ervin Nathan Dillard and Helen Juanita Dillard; siblings, Sarah Nell Haislip, Alice Virginia Albers, Patty Lou Moody, Margaret Ann Dillard, H.C. Dillard, and Richard Dillard. Survivors include...

Bobby Wheeler

Bobby Wheeler

May 27, 2023

Bobby Wheeler of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at the age of 79 in the comfort of his home. No services at this time.

Joyce Arlene Allen

Joyce Arlene Allen

May 17, 2023

Joyce Arlene Allen, 87, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born July 21, 1935 in Wahoo, Nebraska and raised on a farm in Ithaca. She married Bill in 1954 and they moved around the country 20+ times in 20 years. She was a retired legal secretary and a member...

Derek Glen Hughes

Derek Glen Hughes

May 16, 2023

Derek Glen Hughes, 35, of Kingsport, TN, died on May 16, 2023. Derek was born April 28, 1988 in Gulfport, MS. He was a United States Army Veteran and Drywall Installer. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Glen Hughes; paternal grandparents, Edward and Geneva Hughes; maternal grandfather, Richard Dix Frederick; maternal great grandfather, John Frederick; uncle, Ernest...

Troy Adam

Troy Adam

Apr 27, 2023

Troy Adam, 59, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. He is preceded in death by his father, Armand Adam. Survivors include his fiance of 23 years, Giatana White; his mother, Eileen M. Adam; one son, Troy Louis Adam; two sisters, Kim Kaufmann, Keri Kaufmann; a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. Per his wishes, no...

Connie Sue Maxfield

Connie Sue Maxfield

Apr 27, 2023

Connie Sue Maxfield, 67, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, James Lee and Catherine Dill Lee; her husband, Johnny Maxfield; six siblings, Bruce Wilson Lee, Margie O’Dell Ponson, Lois Purvis, Faye Maness, George Lee, and Glenda Gail Davis. Survivors include her daughter, Rhonda (Daniel) Kellar; one sister, Elizabeth...

Vernon Cooper

Vernon Cooper

Apr 25, 2023

Vernon Cooper of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2023 at the age of 75. Preceded in death by his parents, Gertrude and Leona Lee Cooper; one son, Brian Eugene Cooper; siblings, Mike Cooper, S.T. Cooper, Hershel Cooper, James Cooper, L.C. Cooper, Gloria Jean Cooper, and Josephine Spiers Survived by one son Walter (Heather) Cooper;...

Sherry L. Johnson

Sherry L. Johnson

Apr 25, 2023

Sherry L. Johnson, 70, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Sherry was a homemaker and a mother. She had an enormous love for her family - close and far away. The door to her home was always open to the many people she took in and loved as her own. She will be remembered with love...

Patricia Maureen Longo

Patricia Maureen Longo

Apr 20, 2023

Patricia Maureen Longo, 60, of Carriere, MS, died on April 20, 2023 in Memorial Hospital, Gulfport. Patricia was born August 21, 1962 in Tripoli, Libya. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her father, David Cooley; and two siblings, Barbara Ann Cooley and Richard David Cooley. Survivors include one daughter, Ashley Longo; and her mother, Maureen Cooley.

James Dunway Sr.

James Dunway Sr.

Apr 18, 2023

James Dunaway, Sr. We are saddened to announce the sudden passing of our beloved James Dunaway, Sr. on Tuesday April 18, 2023, at the age of 37. James was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Rita and Bobby Dunaway. Then later in life he settled in Slidell, Louisiana where he made his home with his kids and fiancé. He worked...

Ronald Vincent Lowe

Ronald Vincent Lowe

Apr 16, 2023

Ronald Vincent Lowe, 74, of Picayune, MS, died on Sunday, April 16, 2023 in University Medical Center, New Orleans. Mr. Lowe was born September 8, 1948 in Picayune, Mississippi. He was a retired welder with the Michoud Assembly Facility in Chalmette; a proud United States Marine Corps Veteran; and Past Commander of VFW Post 3804 in Picayune. He is preceded...

Richard W. Bourgeois Sr.

Richard W. Bourgeois Sr.

Apr 7, 2023

Richard W. Bourgeois, Sr., 64, of Carriere, Mississippi, died on Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born July 6, 1958 and was a retired dive captain in the offshore oil industry. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronald W. Bourgeois, Sr. and Nona Smith Bourgeois. Family members include his wife, Dorothy Foster Bourgeois; five children, Richard W. Bourgeois,...

Flora Mae Walker

Flora Mae Walker

Apr 6, 2023

Flora Mae Walker, 89, of Picayune, Mississippi, died on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at her residence. Ms. Walker was born February 10, 1934 in Lincoln County, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Annie Lou Varnado Smith; a son, David William Holland, Jr.; siblings, Opal Sandrich, Jeanette Williamson, G.W. Smith, Elmer Harold Smith, Tommy Smith, Leroy...