Obituaries

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...

Annie Grace Salva

Annie Grace Salva

Jun 1, 2022

Annie Grace Craft Salva of Slidell, Louisiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the age of 78. Grace Enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved reading the Bible and sharing the word of God. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her son, Pedro Sylvester Salva, III (Drenda); daughters,...

Harry Richard Lee

Harry Richard Lee

May 31, 2022

Harry Richard Lee, Sr. of Metairie, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the age of 77. Harry was born in Picayune and raised in LeeTown, Mississippi. He joined the United States Army in 1963 and stateside at Tobyhannah Army Depot in Pennsylvania until 1966. He moved to New Orleans and met his wife of fifty years, Thelma...

Chloe Winifred Floyd

Chloe Winifred Floyd

May 24, 2022

Chloe Winifred Floyd of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the age of 94. Chloe was a resident of Picayune for the past twenty years. She enjoyed dancing, traveling, and loved being with family. She will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Jacques (Robert) of Corona,...

Mildred Marie Mitchell

Mildred Marie Mitchell

May 22, 2022

Mildred Marie Duncan Mitchell of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the age of 79. Mildred was a native of Picayune. She was a devoted worker of thirty-two years in the school system and the City of Picayune dedicated a local park in her honor. Mildred loved people, her job, and all...

Marvin Albert Vicknair

Marvin Albert Vicknair

May 19, 2022

Marvin "Mickey" A. Vicknair, Jr of Picayune, Mississippi went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the age of 70. Mickey was a native of Belle Chasse, Louisiana for sixty-three years and resided in Picayune for the past seven years. He was proudly retired from the United States Air Force. He enjoyed fishing, football, and country...

Karen Lynne Smith

Karen Lynne Smith

May 18, 2022

Karen Lynne Smith of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the age of 71. Karen was a resident of Picayune for the past twelve years. She was an active member of Citizens on Patrol and Captain of Bean Bag Baseball with Peal River Senior Center. She was a professional pie and cake maker and liked fast...

Margaret Adams Pharr

Margaret Adams Pharr

May 16, 2022

Margaret Adams Pharr of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the age of 77. Margaret graduated Young Harris College in North Georgia and employed with Stennis Space Center for over thirty years. She was a published author sand technical writer. She received the Silver Snoopy Award for Technical Excellence in support of a maned space flight....

Bruce Wayne Martin

Bruce Wayne Martin

May 15, 2022

On Sunday, May 15, 2022, the world lost a jovial spirit whose presence will be greatly missed by many. Bruce Wayne Martin a resident of Carriere, Mississippi, was born on July 13, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Leon Anthony Martin and the ever, still present, Barbara Ann Trosclair. Bruce is also survived by his sister Pamela "Pam"...

Garry Lee Moore

Garry Lee Moore

May 11, 2022

Garry Lee Moore, Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at the age of 70. Garry was a loving single father who loved his family and friends fiercely. He was known to those who cared for him as loyal, empathetic, hardworking, and creative. He enjoyed spending time with family, nature, marksmanship, and western movies. His skills...

Patricia Ann Naquin

Patricia Ann Naquin

May 9, 2022

Patricia Ann Naquin of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 77 in the comfort of her home. Pat was born in New Orleans Louisiana, March 2, 1945, and resided in Picayune the last thirty-six years. She enjoyed going to casinos and cruising on the high seas. She was the Vice President of the...

Jeffrey Allan Davis

Jeffrey Allan Davis

May 9, 2022

Jeffrey Allan Davis, Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, May 9, 2022, at the age of 69. Jeffrey was a native of Gulfport and settled in Picayune in 2011. He enjoyed canoeing, traveling and adored his dogs. Jeffrey loved being with family and will be greatly missed by many. He is survived...

Lila June Voineag

Lila June Voineag

May 6, 2022

Lila June Voineag of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 90 in the comfort of her home. June was a long-time resident of Carriere and a member of United Methodist Church of Picayune. She enjoyed drawing, cooking and being a homemaker. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. She is...

Candace Michele Kaleto

Candace Michele Kaleto

May 6, 2022

Candace Michele Seals Kaleto of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 33. Candi was a native of Picayune, Mississippi and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed reading and all things coffee. She was a sports fan and enjoyed being involved with dance with her daughter. Candi loved being a mom and had a...