Obituaries

John Russell Miller

John Russell Miller

Jan 3, 2023

John R. Miller, Sr., 76, of Poplarville, Mississippi went to be Home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his residence. John was born April 25, 1946 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. He was the owner of Miller's Service Center, Miller's Auto Sales, and Miller's Wrecker Service in Poplarville. He was a member of...

Douglas Ray Haas

Douglas Ray Haas

Jan 1, 2023

Douglas Ray Haas, 80, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on January 1, 2023. Douglas was born on September 25, 1942 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a retired horse racing trainer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served three tours in the Vietnam War and receiving the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for injuries sustained in...

Bonnie Couvillion Mercier

Bonnie Couvillion Mercier

Dec 30, 2022

Bonnie Couvillion Mercier of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday December 30, 2022, at the age of 77 in the comfort of her home. Bonnie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Picayune in 2007. She enjoyed mystery movies, had a passion for travel and a great sense of humor. She loved her family dearly and will be...

Brian Keith Bruner

Brian Keith Bruner

Dec 28, 2022

Brian Keith Bruner, 57, passed away on December 28, 2022. Brian was born on March 2,1965. He is preceded in death by his father, William Bruner; and one brother, William G. "Billy" Bruner; Family members include his daughter, Heather (Aundera) Bruner-Dejurnett; mother, Barbara Coffman Bruner; brother, Michael Bruner; sister, Deborah Newberry; three grandchildren, Aundera Dejurnett, Adrean Dejurnett, Aurly Dejurnett. Services...

Thomas Frank Feldhaus

Thomas Frank Feldhaus

Dec 28, 2022

Thomas Frank Feldhaus, 81, passed away on December 28, 2022 at 05:55 AM at Timeless Grace in Carriere, MS. Thomas was born on August 25, 1941 in Cincinnati, OH to parents Harry and Marian Ott Feldhaus. He is preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Frederick "Fritz" Feldhaus. Family members include one brother, Gary P. Feldhaus; two nieces,...

Laura Badinger Isbell

Laura Badinger Isbell

Dec 28, 2022

Laura Badinger Isbell of Picayune, MS entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at the age of 77. Laura was a longtime resident of Picayune and a devout Catholic. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, and reading. Laura had a kindhearted soul and always lent a helping hand to anyone. She will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by...

Betty Jean Fitch

Betty Jean Fitch

Dec 28, 2022

Betty J. Roddy Fitch, 87, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Mrs. Fitch was born April 15, 1935 in Galvez, Louisiana. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mary Roddy; her first husband, Tracy McCrory; her second husband, Robert Fitch, Jr.; one son, Michael Wayne McCrory; and one sister,...

Katherine Atkinson Hilbers

Katherine Atkinson Hilbers

Nov 25, 2022

Katherine "Kit" Atkinson Hilbers, age 83, passed in peace on Friday, November 25, 2022, at her home in Picayune, MS. Mrs. Hilbers was born in Atlanta, GA. She loved to play bridge, garden, needle work, and kept her mind sharp and wise with logic games and crossword puzzles. She stayed loyal to her alma mater (UGA) watching them win the...

Christopher Reid Craft

Christopher Reid Craft

Nov 21, 2022

Christopher Reid Craft, life-long resident of Picayune, MS, died on November 21, 2022, at the age of 60. Christopher is survived by his sisters, Michelle Michell, Page Stockstill (David), Tiffanie Rawls (Stacey), and Dannielle Bates (Glenn); his beloved nieces and nephews, Cody Famularo, Kayla Pinson (Christopher), Tori Mitchell, Abby Bates Vicknair, Macey Bates, Hannah Meitzler, Gracie Craft, Eli Rawls, Grey...

Leona Marlene Bowman

Leona Marlene Bowman

Nov 17, 2022

Leona Marlene Bowman passed away on Thursday November 17, 2022 at the age of 53. Leona was born on December 15, 1968 in Picayune, Mississippi where she resided all her life. She enjoyed playing Bunco and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Leona will be missed by many. Preceded in death by her parents, Bobby Gwinn and Francis Patsy...

Donna Bedwell Roy

Donna Bedwell Roy

Nov 16, 2022

Donna Bedwell Roy, 52, passed away on November 16, 2022 in Hattiesburg, MS. Donna was born on October 28, 1970 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Donna's favorite past-times include camping and painting. Donna is survived by her husband of sixteen Michael Roy; son Daylin Bedwell and spouse Arianna; mother Sylvia Bailey and spouse Jim; brother Robin Bedwell; and numerous nieces and...

Destiny Dawn Giordano

Destiny Dawn Giordano

Nov 14, 2022

Destiny Dawn Giordano, 24, passed away on November 14, 2022. Destiny was born on August 30, 1998 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Donald Anthony Giordano and Jessica Jean Creel . Destiny was a loving mother and adored her children. She was a kind-hearted person with many friends and family who loved her dearly. Preceded in death by her father,...

Mark Allen Barbe

Mark Allen Barbe

Nov 10, 2022

On November 10th, 2022, Mark Barbe entered the lord's embrace into his eternal resting place. He passed away comfortably in his home in the presence of his loving wife Cynthia Barbe. He is proceeded in death by his parents Patricia Cochran Barbe, Frank Barbe and Sister Linda Loverde. He is Survived by his Wife Cynthia Barbe, Son Duanne Moss, Brother...

Larry Wayne Mcbeth

Larry Wayne Mcbeth

Nov 10, 2022

Larry Wayne McBeth, 73, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2022, in Picayune, MS. Larry was born on November 22, 1948 in Picayune, MS and had lived here all of his life. Larry was a commercial fisherman, carpenter and roofer. Larry is survived by his wife of 37 years Rose Barbara McBeth; daughters Penny Lynn McBeth and...

Roy Hale Barnes, Md, Facs, Facog, Capt Usnr

Roy Hale Barnes, Md, Facs, Facog, Capt Usnr

Nov 4, 2022

Roy Hale Barnes, MD, FACS, FACOG, CAPT USNR, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at his farm on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the age of 91. He is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Elaine Barnes-Burroughs, DMA and Hope Elizabeth Barnes Barthalamew; his son-in-law, Michael Alan Burroughs; and his grandchildren John Phillip Burroughs and Jessica McLaurin Barthalamew Bunch. Born in Ringold...

Bernice Gardner Bordelon

Bernice Gardner Bordelon

Nov 4, 2022

Bernice Gardner Bordelon passed away peacefully on Friday, November 4, 2022 at her home in Metairie, La., at the age of 87. Bernice was born in New Orleans to the late George and Ethel Cook Gardner on June 18, 1935. She was a graduate of Francis T. Nicholls High School, and a 1956 graduate of L.S.U. Baton Rouge, where she...

Mary Evelyn Smith

Mary Evelyn Smith

Nov 3, 2022

Mary Evelyn Smith of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Thursday November 3, 2022, at the age of 86. Mary was a lifelong resident of Picayune. She loved crafts and making porcelain dolls. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed crocheting. She was loved and will be missed by many. She is survived by her daughters, Cheryl Jones (Cecil), and Beth...

Ricardo Luis Pequeno

Ricardo Luis Pequeno

Nov 3, 2022

Ricky Luis Pequeno JR. was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 9,1987. Ricky passed away peacefully in his home in Picayune, MS on November 3, 2022. Ricky was a loving Son, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin and a firm believer in Jesus Christ. His Faith was deeply rooted through Bethany Church out of Baton Rouge, LA. Ricky attended church at The Life...

Mark Henry James Unbehagen

Mark Henry James Unbehagen

Nov 3, 2022

Our baby Mark Henry James Unbehagen of Picayune, Mississippi, went home to heaven on angel's wings on November 3, 2022, at just 7 weeks old. Mark is survived by his father Mark Anthony Unbehagen and mother Hayley Hatty; brothers Terry Hatty, Joseph "JoJo" Unbehagen, and Jacob Unbehagen; sisters Mary "Maggie" Unbehagen and Maddelena "Maddie" Unbehagen; grandparents, aunts and uncles. Visitation...

Barbara Carter Pearce

Barbara Carter Pearce

Nov 2, 2022

Barbara Carter Pearce of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on November 2, 2022, at the age of 77. Barbara was a loving mother and grandmother. She adored taking care of her babies and children. She was a well-known employee of Keith's Super Store in Carriere from 2014 until 2021. She is survived by her son Michael Pearce; daughters Hannah Pearce, Robin...