Obituaries

Allen Dale Lenoir

Allen Dale Lenoir

Feb 26, 2022

Allen Dale Lenoir of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 70. Allen was a native of Carriere and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed Golf, Gardening, and traveling to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. He is survived by the mother of his children, Kathy; daughters, Stephanie Speirs (Freddie), Jennifer Watkins (Reese), and Alicia Jenkins (Paul); brother,...

Linda Larue Lazarus

Linda Larue Lazarus

Feb 26, 2022

Linda LaRue Lazarus of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at the age of 67. Linda was a longtime resident of Picayune since 1982. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and loved her family. She will be missed by many. She is survived by the father of her children, Tim Lazarus (Leta); daughters, Robin Garton (Carl) and Tricia Lazarus...

Jessie Lopez

Jessie Lopez

Feb 25, 2022

Jessie Lopez of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at the age of 92 in the comfort of his home. Jessie became a resident of Picayune after moving from Port Sulphur Louisiana in 1990. He was an avid hunter, fisher and enjoyed playing golf in his later years. He is survived by his special loving friend of...

Robert Duane Morgan

Robert Duane Morgan

Feb 23, 2022

Robert "Bob" D. Morgan of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at the age of 82. Originally from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, he was preceded in death by his parents, James W. Morgan Sr. and Norsis Jackson Morgan; brothers, James Morgan Jr. and William Morgan. He is survived by his brother Patrick (Bernie) Morgan. He is survived by five...

Jimmy Dale Frierson

Jimmy Dale Frierson

Feb 19, 2022

Jimmy Dale Frierson of Poplarville, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the age of 56. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Frierson; sons, Josh Frierson and Tommy Frierson; daughter, Magan Frierson; brother, Bernice Frierson and Ricky Frierson; sister, Glenda Hale; grandchildren, Laylah Mitchell, Rylynn Mitchell, Laiken Frierson, Tanner Frierson, and Sonny Mitchell. Preceded by his...

James Walter Ferguson

James Walter Ferguson

Feb 17, 2022

James Walter Ferguson of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the age of 35. Walter was a native of Pearl River County. He was a kid at heart who enjoyed playing music, and PlayStation. He was an avid skate border. Walter was a caring and comforting soul; laid back in life, lighting...

Willie Eugene Sheffield

Willie Eugene Sheffield

Feb 13, 2022

Willie Eugene Sheffield of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the age of 71. Willie was a lifelong resident of Carriere. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, fishing, crabbing and loved rock music. He will be greatly missed by many He is survived by his sons, Willie Sheffield, Jr. (Lindy), Shane Sheffield (Roza), and Andrew Sheffield; daughters, Christie...

James Euley Rider

James Euley Rider

Feb 12, 2022

James Euley Rider of Lumberton Mississippi passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the age of 79. James was a Mississippi native. He enjoyed the outdoors and was a proud Veteran who served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his son, James Strickland and wife Nancy. He is proceeded in death by his wife, Joan...

Melanie Sue Fore

Melanie Sue Fore

Feb 9, 2022

Melanie Sue Fore of McNeill, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 73. Melanie was a native of McNeill. She loved her family and will be missed by many. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Larry Ray Fore; daughters, Anita "Jo" Anthony (Brian), Lee Broom (Ernie), and Toni Wilson (Stacy); sisters, Lavert...

Earis Joseph Peterson

Earis Joseph Peterson

Feb 9, 2022

Earis "Pete" Joseph Peterson of Perkinston, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the age of 90. Pete was a native of Perkinston and a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching sports. He was an avid basketball player and played for Sellers School. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Peterson; sons,...

Lawrence Anthony Frank

Lawrence Anthony Frank

Feb 2, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Anthony Frank of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the age of 70, in the comfort of his home. Larry was born July 15, 1951, in Sharon, Pennsylvania and resided in Picayune for the last several years. He was a skilled house painter and worked in Ohio, Texas, and Georgia. Larry loved his family...

Theressa Annette China

Theressa Annette China

Feb 1, 2022

Theressa Annette China of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday February 1, 2022, at the age of 58. Theressa was a native of Picayune and a devoted member of Mill Creek Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a Sunday School Teacher, helping with Awanas, and being a part of the many committees at church. She was always community involved, loved to...

John Pierce Smith

John Pierce Smith

Feb 1, 2022

John Pierce Smith of Picayune, Mississippi departed this life into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Johnny was a native to Picayune, and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He served the Lord as a Baptist Minister for the past thirty-two years. He...

Dannielle Delyea Debruler

Dannielle Delyea Debruler

Jan 31, 2022

Dannielle Delyea DeBruler of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the age of 52. Dannielle was a long-time resident of Picayune. She enjoyed singing, taking pictures and making people smile. Dannielle loved her family and will be missed by many. She is survived by her father, David Delyea, Jr; daughters, Hannah DeBruler (Anthony Capron), Jessica DeBruler...

Douglas Emile Graf

Douglas Emile Graf

Jan 25, 2022

Douglas Emile Graf of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2022, at the age of 63. Douglas was a long-time resident of Picayune. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his siblings: Darrell Graf (Debbie), and Daphine Newman (David); nephew and nieces: David Newman Jr., (Jacqueline and daughter Annie), Melissa N....

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr.

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr.

Jan 24, 2022

Ricky Dean Poupart, Sr. of McNeill, Mississippi passed away on Monday January 24, 2022, at the age of 72 at his home. Ricky was a native of McNeill and a member of Bethel Church of God in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and spending time with his children. He is survived by his wife, Jill Poupart; sons, Ricky "Chad"...

Richard Albert Cudd

Richard Albert Cudd

Jan 23, 2022

Richard Albert Cudd, beloved husband and devoted father/grandfather went to be with his heavenly father on January 22, 2022, after a brief illness while recovering at Bedford Care Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Richard was born on November 21, 1940, to the late Murray and Jessie Ruth Cudd in Utica, Mississippi. He graduated from Utica High School in 1958 and Mississippi...

Stephen Ross Knowles

Stephen Ross Knowles

Jan 21, 2022

Stephen Ross Knowles of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Friday January 21, 2022, at the age of 60. Stephen was a longtime resident of Carriere and a member of Parkview Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Knowles; mother, Carolyn Lott; son, Stephen Knowles (Whitney); daughter, Angela Leonhard (Josh); brothers, William Knowles (Sandy) of Pella, Iowa, Henry Knowles...

David Keith Whitfield

David Keith Whitfield

Jan 19, 2022

David "Davy" Keith Whitfield, Jr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at the age of 58. Davy was a member of Salem Landmark Missionary Baptist Church. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, by his son, daughter and his parents who he was a loving caregiver of for many years. He is survived by...

Mary Louise Moran

Mary Louise Moran

Jan 18, 2022

Mary Louise Moran, 86, went to her eternal home with her Heavenly Father on January 18, 2022. Mary Louise was a lifelong native of Hancock County in the Kiln Community. Mary Louise graduated from Kiln High School in 1953 as valedictorian and a basketball legend. In 2014, the Mississippi State Senate and House of Representatives commemorated Mary Louise for holding...