Obituaries

Andrew Dean Loveless

Andrew Dean Loveless

Jul 30, 2022

Andrew "Andy" Dean Loveless of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on July 30, 2022, at the age of 58 years old. Andy was a retired Security Guard in the Casino Industry. Andy was a native of Pearl River County and a member of Central Baptist Church in McNeill, MS. He enjoyed watching T.V, was an avid sports fan, and loved the...

Larry Gerard Sylvest

Larry Gerard Sylvest

Jul 23, 2022

Larry Gerard Sylvest of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022, at the age of 67. Larry was a resident of Carriere for over forty years. He was a retired veteran of the US Army and served six years during the Vietnam Conflict. He enjoyed fishing and one of his highlights in life was able to see his...

Andrea Danielle Dufrene

Andrea Danielle Dufrene

Jul 22, 2022

Andrea "Dani" Danielle Dufrene of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the age of 26. Dani was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County. She enjoyed watching movies with her husband and kids, photography, shopping, and fishing with her daddy. Dani loved her children and spending time with family. She will be deeply missed. She is...

Kim Gwin Bonano

Kim Gwin Bonano

Jul 22, 2022

Kim G. Bonano, 61, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Slidell Memorial Hospital with her children at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory J. Bonano; mother, Edna Collinsworth; and sister, Verda Gwin. She is survived by her children, Michael Dupre (Jamie) and Kellie Underwood (Ricky); her brothers, Peter...

Taryn Anne Bounds

Taryn Anne Bounds

Jul 9, 2022

Taryn "Terrie" Anne Bounds of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at the age of 63. Terrie was a native of Picayune. She loved being with her family and friends. Terrie will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by the father of her children, Joey Lee; sons, Benjamin "B.J." Lee (Katie)...

Venetia Denise Moakley

Venetia Denise Moakley

Jul 6, 2022

Venetia Denise Luttrell Moakley of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at the age of 53. Venetia was born in Slidell, Louisiana and resided in Picayune the past twenty years. She enjoyed reading the Bible, barbeques, and summertime. She was the neighborhood mom and loved her kids and grandkids. She is survived by her husband, Todd Moakley;...

Harris Anthony Gremillion

Harris Anthony Gremillion

Jul 6, 2022

Harris A Gremillion Jr of Picayune, Ms, began his journey to his eternal resting place on July 6, 2022, at the age of 65 years old. Harris was a skilled craftsman and mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, wood working, working on small engines, and most importantly spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Davila...

Velvie Maxine Durapau

Velvie Maxine Durapau

Jul 4, 2022

Velvie Maxine Busby Durapau of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 4, 2022, at the age of 83. Maxine was a long-time resident of Picayune and a member of Westlawn Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, James Busby, John Durapau (Danielle) and David Wayne Durapau; daughters, Kay Craddock (Eugene), Barbara Severence, Diane Smith,...

Rachel Diane Robinson

Rachel Diane Robinson

Jul 3, 2022

Rachel Diane Robinson of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 46. No services at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.

Eula Mary

Eula Mary

Jul 2, 2022

Eula Matthews 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 2, 2022, at her home in Carriere, Mississippi Eula was preceded in death by her parent, J.B. and Leoma Duplechain; husband, Curtis Matthews, Sr; brothers, J.B, Leodice, and Philip Duplechain; and her sister, Sylvia Bellard. Eula is survived by her five children, Sandra (James) Keeney, Sally (Billy) Kirein, Cynthia Matthews, Curtis...

Debra Irene Stewart

Debra Irene Stewart

Jul 2, 2022

Debra "Debbie" Irene Summers Stewart of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the age of 64. Debbie was a native of Picayune. She was a retired medical professional of over twenty years. She enjoyed the outdoors, cookouts and spending time with family and friends. Debbie will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband,...

Cynthia Ilean Carter

Cynthia Ilean Carter

Jun 23, 2022

Cynthia Ilean Smith Carter of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Thursday June 23, 2022, at the age of 59. Cynthia was a lifelong resident of picayune. She had a passion for rescuing animals. She adored her puppies, Rusty, Susie, Izzy, and Rent. She had a heart of gold and will be missed by many. She is preceded by her parents,...

Kim Antoinette Mitchell-Silver

Kim Antoinette Mitchell-Silver

Jun 17, 2022

On Friday, June 17, 2022, Dr. Kim Antoinette Mitchell-Silver, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away peacefully in her home, at the age of 57. Dr. Kim Mitchell-Silver was born on October 26, 1964, in Picayune, MS. After graduating from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2005 with honors and moving to Arkansas to complete several years of post-graduate residency,...

Wadena Mae Roberts

Wadena Mae Roberts

Jun 15, 2022

Wadena Mae Whatley Roberts of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the age of 84. Wadena was a lifelong resident of Picayune, a devoted member of Goodyear Baptist church and enjoyed singing in the choir. She is survived by her son, Kevin Roberts; daughter, Jamee Diane Roberts- Callahan; grandchildren: Meredith Palmore, Michael...

Gordon Creighton Minckler

Gordon Creighton Minckler

Jun 13, 2022

Gordon C. Minckler of Carriere, Mississippi passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his former wife, Beverly Kay Minckler; mother, Agatha Rose Minckler; father, Jack Morris Minckler; one brother, David Miller Minckler; two sisters, Jacqueline Mary Minckler, and Celeste Ann Fleming; one sister-in-law, Betty Powell....

Cindy Sue Marchetta

Cindy Sue Marchetta

Jun 11, 2022

Cindy Sue Marchetta passed away on June 11, 2022, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, two days after her 65th birthday. She is survived by her son, Robert Marchetta, Jr., a daughter, Bonnie Marchetta, and three grandchildren, Alisa Gardner, Gavin Gardener, and Michael Blackwell. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 16, 2022, at Picayune...

Stephanie Breitenbach Fortenberry

Stephanie Breitenbach Fortenberry

Jun 8, 2022

Stephanie Breitenbach Fortenberry of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the age of 69. Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 18, 2022, at Picayune Funeral Home. Service to begin at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.

Corey Robert Jackson

Corey Robert Jackson

Jun 8, 2022

Corey Robert Jackson of Carriere, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at the age of 44. Corey was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He enjoyed life to the fullest, it was never the location that mattered but always the people he was with. He could take apart and rebuild anything and everything with...

Becky Marie Brupbacher

Becky Marie Brupbacher

Jun 6, 2022

Becky Marie Brupbacher of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the age of 64. Becky was a long-time resident of Picayune and a member of The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. She enjoyed taking part in her Ministry and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her mother, Jackie Meager Brupbacher; daughter, Celima Bullock...

Walter Eugene Hansford

Walter Eugene Hansford

Jun 2, 2022

Services will be held at Picayune Funeral Home, at 815 S Haugh Ave, Picayune, MS 39466. Visitation for family will begin at 11:00 a.m. and all other visitation begins at 12:00 p.m. until the services begin on Saturday June 4th, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. and site grave services directly preceding the visitation at Palestine Cemetery. Walter E. Hansford passed away...