Obituaries

Christen Michell Ladner

Christen Michell Ladner

Sep 5, 2021

Christen Michell Ladner of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 36. Christen was a native of Picayune and a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed pottery, painting and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Charles D. Ladner; parents, David Scott Stockstill and Karen...

William Bryan Kuttner

William Bryan Kuttner

Sep 5, 2021

William "Butch" Bryan Kuttner of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 83. Butch was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on November 21, 1937. He graduated from LaGrange High School, Lake Charles, LA in the Class of 1956 and attended McNeese State University. Butch resided in Picayune, Mississippi for the last several years and...

Mary Lou Rush

Mary Lou Rush

Sep 5, 2021

Mary Lou Broom Rush of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 79. Mary was a longtime resident of Picayune and a member of George Ford Landmark Missionary Church of Carriere. She is survived by her sons, Billy John Rush, Sr. (Andera) and James Winston Rush (Brenda); daughter, Tammy A. George (Michael); brothers, Willie...

Robert Earl Cooley

Robert Earl Cooley

Sep 3, 2021

Robert Earl Cooley, Jr. of Kiln, Mississippi passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the age of 56. Robert was a native of Hancock County and of the Baptist faith. He was an avid gun collector; enjoyed fishing, cooking out, and loved his family dearly. He is survived by his wife Sandy Lynn Cooley; mother, Ruth Cooley; son, Robert...

Juanita Elsie Osborne

Juanita Elsie Osborne

Aug 31, 2021

Juanita Elsie Osborne of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the age of 95. A private service will be held at Whispering Pines.

Oliver W. Lee

Oliver W. Lee

Aug 28, 2021

Oliver W. Lee, Sr., 75, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday August 28, 2021, surrounded by his family. He lived in Picayune his entire life, was a Baptist, and a member of Masonic Lodge #445. Oliver loved to play guitar and play music. Oliver is survived by his special companion, Gladys Dalgo of Picayune; two sons, Oliver W. Lee,...

Linda Kay Brown

Linda Kay Brown

Aug 24, 2021

Linda Kay Sanders Brown of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at the age of 70, in the comfort of her home. Linda was a long-time resident of Picayune and of the Baptist faith. She attended Woodstock and was part of a documentary. Linda enjoyed arts and crafts, knick knaks, and loved her grand kids. She is...

Myrtis Ozell Schivers

Myrtis Ozell Schivers

Aug 23, 2021

Myrtis Ozell Schivers of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Monday August 23, 2021, at the age of 86. Myrtis was a long-time resident of Picayune and loved to spend time with family and friends. She is survived by daughters, Barbara Hora (Ron) and Shirley Pridgen; sister, Barbara Walker; grandchildren: Patrick Cribbs (Crystal), Melissa Cribbs, Shannon Antonucci (Ken), Mac Pickell, and...

Rosie Mae Wilson

Rosie Mae Wilson

Aug 21, 2021

Rosie Mae Wilson of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Saturday August 21, 2021, at the age of 60, battling with Covid-19 at Highland Hospital. Rosie, a native of Louisiana and a resident of Picayune since 2008. She enjoyed fishing and loved going to church. She is survived by son, Christopher Brown; Daughters, Jennifer Brown-Williams (Scott), Corrie Wilson, and stepdaughter, Terresa...

Gail Peuler Brown

Gail Peuler Brown

Aug 21, 2021

Gail Peuler Brown of Picayune, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Saturday August 21, 2021, at the age of 65. Gail was a native of Chalmette, Louisiana, and a resident of Picayune since 2006. She enjoyed cooking and loved spending time with family and friends. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gail is survived by...

Delories Mitchell Lindsey

Delories Mitchell Lindsey

Aug 20, 2021

Delorise Mitchell Lindsey of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday August 20, 2021, at the age of 80, in the comfort of her home. Delorise was a longtime resident of Picayune. She enjoyed doing crafts, loved her flowers, cooking and her family that will miss her dearly. She is survived by one son, Wilmer "Woody" Mitchell; daughters, Delano Williamson (John)...

Julian Paul Codina

Julian Paul Codina

Aug 15, 2021

Julian Paul "Butch" Codina, dearly beloved husband, age 73, a native of New Orleans LA, former resident of Lafayette LA, and a resident of Picayune, MS since 1992, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life his wife of 48 years Caron Lynn Flautt Codina; siblings Carmen Codina Rieger, Melissa Codina Ferguson,...

Richard Eugene Rivers

Richard Eugene Rivers

Aug 15, 2021

Richard "Pete" Eugene Rivers of Carriere, Mississippi passed away on Sunday August 15, 2021, at the age of 76. Pete was a long-time resident of Carriere. He was an antique car collector and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, JoAnn Rivers; sons: Richard, Johnny, and Mark Rivers;...

Frank N Egger

Frank N Egger

Aug 15, 2021

Frank N. Egger Jan 3, 1941 to August 15, 2021 Frank N. Egger died peacefully and comfortably after a two week battle with Covid 19. An active and engaged member of the Picayune community for over 50 years, Frank was well known for his willingness to fight for what he felt was right even when others may not have always...

Sidney Duane Graf

Sidney Duane Graf

Aug 13, 2021

Sidney Duane Graf of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Friday August 13, 2021, at the age of 64. Sidney was a long-time resident of Picayune. He enjoyed fishing and loved the New Orleans Saints and Ole Miss Football. He will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his siblings: Douglas Graf, Darrell Graf (Debbie), and Daphine Newman...

Johanna Marie Durapau

Johanna Marie Durapau

Aug 9, 2021

Johanna Marie DuRapau of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 9, 2021, at the age of 77. Johanna was a longtime resident of Picayune and a member of Touching Hands Ministry. She was a joyful woman with many talents. One of her gifts was being a seamstress and designer for Mardi Gras Balls and the...

Earl Michael Agon

Earl Michael Agon

Aug 8, 2021

Earl Michael Dragon Jr. Dec. 9, 1940 - Aug. 8, 2021 On August 8, 2021, my brother Earl Passed from this life while sleeping. Earl was more than just a brother. He was an ambassador for the mentally challenged. Wherever we went with him, people would come up and shake his hand and talk to him about bowling or the...

Eric John Larson

Eric John Larson

Aug 7, 2021

Eric "Boobie" John Larson of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Saturday August 7, 2021. Eric was raised in Superior, Wisconsin and resided in Picayune for the past ten years. He worked for Fieldwood Entergy for eight years and Superior Entrgy as an PNA Supervisor. He was an active member of Life Church, enjoyed playing golf, a die hard Viking fan "Skol...

Kenneth Brian Eastin

Kenneth Brian Eastin

Aug 4, 2021

Kenneth Brian Eastin who was 53 years old and lived in Ozona, Mississippi, died Wednesday evening, August 4, 2021. Services will be held on Sunday August 8th, 2021, at Carriere Cemetery officiated by Bro. Danny Johnson. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Ford and Edna Eastin; sister, Deborah Eastin; brother, Levon (Kristen) Eastin; and sister, Shelley (Mark) Merrill. He...

Stephanie Ann Sutherland

Stephanie Ann Sutherland

Aug 3, 2021

Stephanie Ann Shoemake Sutherland of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at the age of 47. Stephanie was a lifelong resident of Picayune. She enjoyed being outdoors, camping, boating, fishing, and bonfires. Stephanie loved being with her grandbabies and family. She is survived by the love of her life, Johnny Boone; mother, Patricia Shoemake; her two sons...