Obituaries

Thomas Leslie Heaps

Thomas Leslie Heaps

Mar 8, 2023

Thomas Leslie Heaps, 89, of Picayune, MS entered eternal life on March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Joan. Cherished father of Graham, Andrew, and the late Stephen. Loved son of the late Martin Lawrence and Lily May. Admired brother of Bernard, Margaret (Peggy), the late Brian, and the late Eileen. Proud grandfather of three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Born...

Daniel Joseph Wheeler

Daniel Joseph Wheeler

Mar 7, 2023

Daniel Joseph Wheeler, Jr., 72, of Carriere, Mississippi (formerly of Plaquemines, Louisiana), passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 in University Medical Center in New Orleans. Danny was born October 23, 1950 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana. Retired as an operator with Phillips 66 / Alliance Refinery for 39 years; a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints;...

Marjorie Lucille Workman-Grubb

Marjorie Lucille Workman-Grubb

Mar 5, 2023

Marjorie Workman-Grubb, 78, of Picayune, MS, entered Eternal Rest on March 5, 2023 surrounded by her children, after a valiant battle with COPD. Marjorie was a dedicated servant to our Lord, Jesus Christ. She received her certificate in Ministry from Calvary Temple in 1999. She is preceded in death by her parents, Mike and Edna Beard; her husband, Gene Grubb;...

Connie Gay

Connie Gay

Mar 3, 2023

Connie Theriot Gay, 65, of Carriere, Mississippi and Pioneer Village - Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023. Connie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was married to the true love of her life, Reece Gay, for 26 years. Her dedication to her daughter, Alison, was both unwavering and filled with self-sacrificial love. Her limited...

Bradley Mills

Bradley Mills

Mar 1, 2023

Bradley Joseph Mills passed on at 53 years old on March 1st, 2023. Brad's family and friends will always remember him sharing hilarious stories, fishing, gardening, and dumpster diving for treasures. He found value in things and people that other's couldn't always see. He had a spirit of giving whether it was money, help, advice, or one of his treasures....

Sarah E. Sorrells

Sarah E. Sorrells

Feb 21, 2023

Saying goodbye to someone we love is never easy, regardless of their age. On Tuesday, February 23rd, 2023, Sarah E. Sorrells (Force) 92, of Slidell, Louisiana (formerly of Picayune, MS and Melbourne, FL), transitioned peacefully from her home to heaven. Sarah was born September 28, 1930, in Marks, Mississippi. She married Thomas Sorrells in 1948, had five children and became...

Juanita Warden

Juanita Warden

Feb 18, 2023

Today, the world is a little less bright as Juanita Dale Warden sadly passed away on February 18, 2023, at the age of 73, surounded by family and friends. She was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, and a nurse who always took care of others first. She had many friends and was a well-loved member of...

Joyce Adams

Joyce Adams

Feb 18, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Havard Adams, 88, of McNeill Steephollow Road, McNeill, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Mrs. Adams was born on September 9, 1934 in Metairie, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and was the owner and stylist of "Beauty From Within" in Slidell. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and former President of the Southside Elementary PTA...

Albert Henry Lefebvre

Albert Henry Lefebvre

Feb 18, 2023

Albert Henry Lefebvre, IV, 41, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence. Albert was born July 14, 1981 in Slidell, Louisiana. He was an electronics technician and a passionate musician. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Albert Henry Lefebvre, Jr. and Ody Mae Smith Lefebrve; maternal grandparents, Alvin S. Craig and...

John "Johnny" Henry Mccormick Jr

John "Johnny" Henry Mccormick Jr

Feb 17, 2023

John "Johnny" Henry McCormick, Jr John "Johnny" Henry McCormick, Jr. of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the age of 73. Johnny was born September 3, 1949 in Picayune, MS and has lived the past few years in Tyler, Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served for the United States Army....

Lynn Joseph Cucullu

Lynn Joseph Cucullu

Feb 16, 2023

Lynn Joseph Cucullu went to be with his Lord on February 16, 2023, at the age of 92 after a recent diagnosis of lung cancer. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. The son of Lionel Cucullu and Eugenie Cavani Cucullu, Lynn was born in New Orleans, Lousiana, at Touro Infirmary in 1930. He attended St. James Major Catholic...

Owen Cole Creel

Owen Cole Creel

Feb 13, 2023

Baby Owen Cole Creel, 1 year and 26 days, ascended into Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, February 13, 2023 surrounded by those who loved him. Owen was welcomed into this world on January 17, 2022 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is a son of Donald and Jessica Raziano Creel. Preceding him in death are...

Kelton Jeul Fairly

Kelton Jeul Fairly

Feb 9, 2023

Kelton Jeul Fairley of Kiln, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 51. Kelton was a lifelong resident of Hancock County and a member of Bayou Talla Fellowship Baptist Church. He was a proud veteran of the Unites States Army and loved his family dearly. He will be greatly missed by...

Gerald "Jay" Diaz

Gerald "Jay" Diaz

Feb 8, 2023

Gerard "Jay" Diaz, Jr. of New Iberia, Louisiana went to to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the age of 67. A Celebration of Life will be held by family 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 19, 2023 at New Bethel Full Gospel Community Church, 11120 Caesar Necaise Rd. Picayune MS 39466 To plant a beautiful memorial tree...

Leola Francis Barnett

Leola Francis Barnett

Feb 8, 2023

Leola Barnett, 73, of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Leola was born January 8, 1950 in Oma, Mississippi. She was a homemaker and a member of Burgetown Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Bertha Lumbley Briggs; her husband, Leroy Barnett; four sisters, Florence Barnett, Arbordella Stockstill,...

Elaine Lumpkin

Elaine Lumpkin

Feb 4, 2023

Elaine Lumpkin, 64, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 in Ochsner Northshore Medical Center, Slidell. Elaine was born May 18, 1958 in Picayune, Mississippi. She was a homemaker and retired as an assistant teacher in the local school system. Elaine enjoyed a vibrant life on-the-go. Whether it was riding motorcycles, singing karaoke, or winning slots at...

Linda Lynette Jackson

Linda Lynette Jackson

Feb 2, 2023

Linda Jackson of Picayune, MS (formerly of Jefferson Parish), departed this world in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Linda was born January 20, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas. She is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Ida Teague; and two brothers, Hugh Earl Young and Joe Lee Young. She was married to her...

Ann Rose Kuykendall

Ann Rose Kuykendall

Jan 30, 2023

Ann R. Kuykendall, 84, of Picayune, Mississippi, died on Monday, January 30, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Kuykendall was born October 9, 1938 in Charleston, South Carolina. She was a retired motel manager and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Ann enjoyed needle work and was devoted to her family. She is preceded in death...

Judy Clark

Judy Clark

Jan 25, 2023

Judy Lee Clark, 74, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 in Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Covington, Louisiana. Judy was born August 14, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia. She was a retired secretary with James H. Cohen and Sons in the French Quarter and a resident of St. Bernard Parish for over 44 years. She enjoyed reading and...

Nelda Forbes

Nelda Forbes

Jan 23, 2023

Nelda Jean Cook Ketchem Forbes, 81, was called home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2023 in Picayune, MS. Family and friends take comfort that she is completely healed and more alive than ever before as she joins in eternal worship at the throne. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lumon and Loza Cook, husband Herbert...