Obituaries

Patsy D. Raynaud

Patsy D. Raynaud

Jan 14, 2023

Patsy D. Raynaud, 91, passed away on January 14, 2023 at 10:50 am at her residence in Picayune, Mississippi. Patsy was born on September 18, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Joseph Mayo and Varina Dodge . In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Raynaud; two siblings, Ellston Dodge, Thelma Gallane; and one...

James Richard Jiles

James Richard Jiles

Jan 13, 2023

James R. Jiles, 73, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at his residence. James was born January 9, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana. He was a retired foreman with Avondale Shipyards and a veteran of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Lois Viola Jiles; three brothers, Daniel Jiles, Tommy,...

Carolyn Early

Carolyn Early

Jan 13, 2023

Carolyn Shepherd Early, 83, of Picayune, MS, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at her residence. Carolyn was born August 6, 1939 in Paris, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Shaw Shepherd; her husband, Rolland Lee Early in 1991; two children, Charles Lee Early and Patrick Rolland Early. Family members include one daughter,...

Jan Bonsack

Jan Bonsack

Jan 9, 2023

Jan Bonsack, 71, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on January 9, 2023 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. Jan was born February 21, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas. She was a homemaker. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Hazel Knight; her husband, James M. Gibson; and one daughter, Michelle Gibson. Family members include four children,...

Rodney Louis Cressionnie

Rodney Louis Cressionnie

Jan 9, 2023

Rodney L. Cressionnie, Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 9, 2023, at the age of 88. Rodney was born in Harahan, Louisiana June 9, 1934. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Hazel Cressionnie; son, Clinton Cressionnie; and brother, Jefferson Cressionnie. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Hazel Cressionnie; two sons,...

Catherine Bonicard

Catherine Bonicard

Jan 8, 2023

Catherine D. "Cathy" Bonicard, 69, of Perkinston, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Cathy was born September 25, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Joseph Bonicard; and two siblings, Raymond Bonicard, Connie Bonicard. Family members include two children, Cristal (Jerry)...

Marvin M. "Sonny" Mitchell Jr.

Marvin M. "Sonny" Mitchell Jr.

Jan 7, 2023

Marvin M. "Sonny" Mitchell, Jr., 76 of Gulfport, Mississippi (formerly of Picayune), passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023. Sonny was born October 17, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norma Gipson Roden and Marvin Monroe Mitchell, Sr.; wife,...

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Michael Wayne Mitchell

Jan 5, 2023

Michael Wayne Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi died on January 5, 2023 at the age of 51. He was born January 22, 1971 to Gloria Faye Rice and Michael Preston Mitchell. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, and friend. Michael is survived by his daughters, Tori Mitchell and Tarin Westfall; his wife, Michelle Mitchell; his brother, Beau Harris; his...

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,...