Obituaries

Gail Ann Fontenot

Gail Ann Fontenot

Aug 19, 2022

Gail Ann Fontenot of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday August 19, 2022, at the age of 35. Gail was a longtime resident of Picayune. She enjoyed hanging out at the creek with friends. Gail was a kindhearted, strong-willed women and a wonderful mother. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by the father of her children, David Jackson;...

Bridget Kellar Dillard

Bridget Kellar Dillard

Aug 13, 2022

Bridget who was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County, Mississippi, passed away on August 24, 2022, at the age of 69. Bridget was of the Baptist faith and loved her family. She is survived by her son James Bradley Willis; daughters Amy Willis, Melissa Willis Kekko and Susan Dillard Burch; Brother Robert Lee Kellar(June); grandchildren, Ashley, Christopher, Alexis, Colton,...

Danny Carl Spiers

Danny Carl Spiers

Aug 5, 2022

Danny Carl Spiers, Sr. was a lifetime resident of Hancock County. Passed away on August 5, 2022, at the age of 72. Danny enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Leathernecks motorcycle club. Danny loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Raynel Spiers; sons, Danny Carl Spiers, Jr. (Anne) and Samuel Ira Speirs;...

Ralph Beasley

Ralph Beasley

Aug 4, 2022

Ralph Beasley of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Thursday August 4, 2022, at the age of 47. Ralph was a longtime resident of Carriere. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. He will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife, Denisha Beasley; daughter, Alison Beasley; sons, Patrick Beasley, Jermyn Castigliola, and Travis Jarrell; brothers, Darrel "Peanut" Beasley (Danielle), Michael...

Kitty Cumberland Killen

Kitty Cumberland Killen

Aug 4, 2022

Kitty Cumberland Killen of Picayune, Mississippi went to her heavenly home on Thursday August 4, 2022, at the age of 53. Kitty was a sixteen-year resident of Picayune. She was raised in Philadelphia, MS. She was a devoted wife of thirty-six years and a nurturing and compassionate mother of three children. She was a dedicated and faithful member of Steep...

Charles Alton Carter

Charles Alton Carter

Aug 2, 2022

Charles "Chuck" Alton Carter, Jr. "Flatman" Charles "Chuck" Alton Carter, Jr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on August 2, 2022, at the age of 69 years old. Chuck was a native of Picayune. He was a simple man and loved his family. He is survived by his mother, Norma Carter; sons, Christopher Carter and Jacob Carter (Ashley); daughter, Breanna Carter;...

Calvin Charles Mack Atkinson

Calvin Charles Mack Atkinson

Aug 2, 2022

Calvin Charles Mack Atkinson, Jr. A Native of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana and resident of Vidalia, he passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. He was 47. Charlie's trades included welder, longshoreman, carpenter, and mechanic. He is survived by his daughter, Katelyn Atkinson; twin sister, Charlotte Atkinson (Troy Miley); siblings, Sheila Watras (Robert), Roger Watkins, Jr. (Donna), Diane Maguire...

Ruth A. Mcneely

Ruth A. Mcneely

Jul 30, 2022

Ruth A. McNeely of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Saturday July 30, 2022, at the age of 78. Ruth received her nursing license in 1980 and worked as an RN at Slidell Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church of Picayune. Ruth was active in Ministry and adored her family. She will be greatly missed....

Mandy Mitchell

Mandy Mitchell

Jul 30, 2022

Mandy Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Saturday July 30, 2022, at the age of 101. Mandy was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi. She is preceded by husband, Calbert Dud Mitchell; daughter, Dora Lucille Martindale; son, Wilmer AC Mitchell; two grandsons, Norris C. Martindale and Dudley A. Mitchell; four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by...

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,...