Obituaries
Mary Kathleen Gardner
Jun 16, 2021
Mary Kathleen Gardner passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021. Born and raised on the Mississippi River in Reserve, Louisiana, she relocated with her husband first to Chalmette, then to Sumrall, Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. Widely known as "Mrs.Kat" (sometimes even Katherine), she was well-loved by everyone. Mary was the loving matriarch of one big happy blended family. She loved...
Rodney Keith Fontenot
Jun 13, 2021
Rodney Keith Fontenot (Rocko) 65, passed away June 13th, 2021. Rocko, was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was in the seafood business for over 25 years and was the owner of Cajun Boys Seafood in Picayune MS, and in Slidell LA along with his ex-wife and friend, April Jones Fontenot. He was an Avid LSU fan and lover...
Jean Edwards Young
Jun 7, 2021
Jean Edwards Young of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2021, at the age of 69. Jean was a longtime resident of Carriere, Mississippi. She is survived by her sons, Kyle Duncan (Jodi), and Daniel Duncan (Narayani); daughters, Jill Duncan and Sita Duncan (Michael); grandchildren, Priya Duncan and James Duncan. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Raymond Theodore Rodgers
Jun 4, 2021
Raymond Theodore Rodgers Sr. of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at the age of 77. Raymond was a longtime resident of Picayune, attended Resurrection Life, and a volunteer Fireman for Nicholson. He is survived by his son, Raymond T. Rodgers, Jr; daughters, Dawn B. Webb (Paul), Ann T. Cochran (Stephen), and Dana Trapani (Darren); sisters, Joan...
Gerald Lee White
Jun 2, 2021
Gerald "Jerry" L. White of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the age of 87. Gerald was a longtime resident of Pearl River County. He was a veteran of the US Navy and obtained his bachelor's degree as an Aerospace Engineer. He loved playing golf and was a member of Millbrook Country...
Douglas Otho Landry
Jun 1, 2021
Douglas Otho Landry of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the age of 75, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family. Douglas was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of the American Legion. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and riding horses. He is survived by his wife of...
Billy Ray Easley
May 31, 2021
Billy Ray Easley Sr., age 55 of Carriere, Mississippi passed away May 31, 2021. He was a member of New Bethel Full Gospel Community Church. He worked as a Pilot Escort Driver for nine years and before that he worked for Walkers Collison for about seven years. Billy is survived by his loving wife, Althea Easley of Carriere; children, Ashley...
Myra Badeaux-Todd
May 30, 2021
Myra Bourgeois Badeaux-Todd of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at the age of 77. Myra was a resident of Picayune since 2015. She was a member of the bean bag baseball team at the Picayune Senior Center, where she met and married James Todd. She also loved photography. She is survived by her husband, James "Jim"...
James Robert Moore
May 27, 2021
James Robert Moore of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at the age of 64, in the comfort of his home. James was a longtime resident of Pearl River County and a member of West Union Baptist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and loved his motorcycle. He is survived by his wife of...
Charles Franklin Fowler
May 25, 2021
Charles F. Fowler, of Picayune, Mississippi passed from this life on May 25, 2021. Charles was born in El Dorado, Arkansas on July 20, 1937. He was married for 53 years to the late Mary Penton Fowler, of Picayune, MS. Charles' diverse life history included serving his country in the U.S. Navy, graduation from diving school to work as a...
Vernell Lewis
May 23, 2021
Vernell "Nell" Lewis of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the age of 96. Nell was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County and a member of First Baptist Church. She was a Beautician and a Sunday School Teacher that loved her family dearly. She is survived by her sons, Jeff Stuart...
Veronica May La France
May 22, 2021
Veronica May La France, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021, at the beautiful age of 87. She is preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Curtis La France Sr., her son Aaron La France Sr., her mother Lucille Sorina, her father Lionel Christophe, and her sister Vivian Ancar. She is survived by 5 loving children Curtis...
Waughndel Stricker
May 22, 2021
Waughndel "Del" Key Stricker was born to Robert and Georgia Key on September 13, 1933. She married the love of her life, Ralph L. Stricker, on June 22, 1952. Del went to her reward to live with her Lord at 5:30 a.m. on May 22, 2021 at the age of 87. Ralph and Del dedicated their lives to serving the...
Kathleen Mitchell
May 22, 2021
Dr. Kathleen Mitchell of Carriere, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 77. Kathleen was a longtime resident of Pearl River County and a member of The Disciples of Christ Church in Slidell, Louisiana. She obtained her Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate Degree from LSU and was a member of Signa Theta...
John Ivan Rush
May 17, 2021
John Ivan Rush of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday, May 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home. John was a long-time resident of Picayune and a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of George Ford Baptist Church and a meat cutter at Sun Flower Grocery for thirty-three years. He also...
Leonard William Van Arsdale
May 17, 2021
Leonard William "Bill" VanArsdale, Jr., passed away unexpectedly at home on May 17, 2021. He was 73. He was pre-deceased by his wife of 34 years, Janet VanArsdale; his parents, Leonard William VanArsdale, Sr. and Alice Helen Bishop; and many siblings. Bill is survived by his daughter, Vicki VanArsdale, of Gaithersburg, MD, his son David VanArsdale of Point Pleasant Beach,...
Stephen August Barrios
May 16, 2021
STEPHEN AUGUST BARRIOS, passed away on May 16, 2021, at the age of 67. Predeceased by his wife, Terri Revon Barrios; son, Nicholas Paul Barrios; father, August Barrios, Jr.; and his mother, Roselyn Martin Barrios. Survived by his children, Jeffrey Michael Barrios, Harrand F. "Trae" Broussard III (Jennifer), and Michele Broussard Johnston (Joe); brother, Daniel Barrios (Carol); nieces, Rachel Barrios...
Irene Dawsey Farmer
May 13, 2021
Irene Dawsey Farmer of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at the age of 76. Irene was born in Gainesville, Mississippi and has lived in Picayune for 54 years. She worked as a computer operator at Stennis Space Center. She loved watching her grand kids and loved taking care of others. She is...
Patricia Ann Lewis
May 12, 2021
Patricia Ann Lewis of Picayune, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the age of 63. Patricia was born in Bastrop, Louisiana and has lived in Picayune for the past twenty years. She enjoyed music, painting, arts, and crafts. She loved spending time with family and rocking in her rocking chair. She is survived...
Ruby Paulette Entrekin
May 1, 2021
Ruby Paulette Dobson Entrekin, of Carriere, MS passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the age of 76; with her husband of 56 years, Larry Entrekin at her side. Paulette was born to parents George W. and Luvenia Conn Dobson on October 24, 1944 in Carriere, MS. Paulette was an active member of her church...
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