Obituaries

Katherine Faye Miller

Katherine Faye Miller

Jan 7, 2021

Katherine Faye Mitchell Miller of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at the age of 95. Katherine was a lifetime resident of Picayune and a member of Goodyear Baptist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Katherine was an avid reader, and you could often find her curled up with a...

Betty Jo Owens Penton

Betty Jo Owens Penton

Jan 6, 2021

Betty Jo Owens Penton of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the age of 82. Betty was a resident of Pearl River County for over fifty years and a member of Goodyear Baptist Church. Coming from a large family, she was one of thirteen children. She enjoyed her grandkids and loved her family. She is survived by...

Jesse Felix Josserand

Jesse Felix Josserand

Jan 6, 2021

Jesse Felix Josserand, resident of Carrier Mississippi, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021. His wife, Susan Josserand, of 12 years was by his side to the end. Jesse died from COVID-19. We his family pray you are taking this disease seriously. Jesse was an avid family man he loved spending time with his family out of...

Colt Alexander Still

Colt Alexander Still

Jan 4, 2021

Colt Alexander Still of Picayune, Mississippi passed away at the age of 27 on Monday, January 4, 2021. Colt was a lifelong resident of Pearl River County. He was a skilled contractor and had a passion and talent with animals, mainly his dog Debo and his horse Baby. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. He leaves behind, his...

Michael Timothy Rodgers

Michael Timothy Rodgers

Jan 4, 2021

Michael "Mike" Timothy Rodgers passed Monday, January 4, 2021, at the age of 68. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jeff Davis Rodgers and Odette Guidroz Rodgers; and one sister, Sharon Rodgers Toney. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Rodgers; their three children, Jacob "Jake" Rodgers, Katy Rodgers and Dylan Rodgers (BJ Geraci); by his brother,...

Robert Shannon Watts

Robert Shannon Watts

Jan 4, 2021

Robert Shannon Watts, age 63, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, January 4, 2021. Robert was a resident of Picayune all his life and a member of Harmony Baptist Church, where he mowed and took care of the property. He enjoyed fishing and watching old westerns. Robert was a kindhearted person, that went out of his way to help people....

Gavin Wayne Pell

Gavin Wayne Pell

Jan 3, 2021

Gavin Wayne Pell of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at the age of 18. Gavin was a resident of Carriere and a senior at PRC. He loved to cook, play board games, and video games with his brother. He is survived by his parents, Johnathan Wayne Pell and Theresa Davis Pell; brother, Johnathan Logan Pell; grandparents, Sheila...

Lynn Diane Kesselring

Lynn Diane Kesselring

Dec 27, 2020

Lynn Diane Kesselring of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at the age of 74. Lynn was a resident of Carriere, Mississippi for the past six years. She is survived by two daughters, Melinda Ann Moore (Terry) and Gayle Moore White (Peter); five grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Victor "Gus" Kesselring and Betty Broaddus;...

Elma Geneva Minchew

Elma Geneva Minchew

Dec 22, 2020

Elma Geneva Minchew, age 78, Hancock County Mississippi, passed away on December 22, 2020. Elma was a long-time resident of Hancock County. She enjoyed fishing, books, and reading her Bible. She was a cook for many years in New Orleans and she also enjoyed crocheting. Elma is preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Minchew; parents, Ferris Gray and Mary...

Helen Marie Closson

Helen Marie Closson

Dec 21, 2020

Helen Marie Closson of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 91. Helen was born in Covington, Kentucky, formerly lived in Slidell, Louisiana and lived in Carriere for the past thirty-six years. She was an LPN at Picayune Convalescent Home for twenty-five years. She enjoyed traveling and eating out. She is survived by seven children:...

Joan Marrion Dupre

Joan Marrion Dupre

Dec 21, 2020

Joan Marrion Belsome Dupre of Pearl River County, Mississippi passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at the age of 80. Joan lived in Pearl River County for the past seven years. She is survived by Ken Joseph Dupre; two daughters, Linda Dupre, and Donna Belew (Phillip); one sister, Eve Gettys; five grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Seiberth Stefan Smith

Seiberth Stefan Smith

Dec 20, 2020

Seiberth "Steve" Stefan Smith, age 65, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Steve was a lifelong resident of Carriere and a member of First Baptist Church He is survived by his mother, Vonnie "Marie" Smith; one son, Matthew Smith (Jessica); loved and cared for by Cindy Smith; two brothers, Maurice "Sonny" Smith (Elaine); James Michael Smith (Rene);...

Barbara Helen Nelson

Barbara Helen Nelson

Dec 20, 2020

Barbara Fourtunia Nelson, 79, of Carriere Mississippi, passed away on December 20, 2020. She had earlier requested a private memorial. A date, time and place will be decided, and family members notified. Barbara was born in New Orleans to the parents of Henry and Evelyn Fourtunia, October 21, 1941. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Ronald...

Daniel Michael Martin

Daniel Michael Martin

Dec 19, 2020

Daniel "Danny" Michael Martin, age 81, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his residence. Daniel was a longtime resident of Picayune. He was in the 101st Airborne Division of the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was an active member of the 101st Airborne Division Association and enjoyed attending the annual reunions. He enjoyed...

Shirley Alford Smith

Shirley Alford Smith

Dec 15, 2020

Shirley Alford Smith of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at the age of 86. Shirley was a resident of Picayune for 30 years. She attended Byram high school, where she was a cheerleader and basketball player. She enjoyed shopping and dancing. Shirley was extremely outgoing, made friends easily, loved flowers, plants, and an avid gardener. She enjoyed...

William Leonard Beacht

William Leonard Beacht

Dec 13, 2020

William "Bill" Leonard Beacht of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at the age of 83, in the comfort of his home. William was a resident of Picayune for 57 years and a member of Byrd's Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran, active in restoring military vehicles and was a former organizer of the...

Bobby Louis Tierce

Bobby Louis Tierce

Dec 12, 2020

Bobby Tierce, age 84, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence. Bobby was a member of First United Methodist Church and a Master Mason. He loved fishing, working in his garden, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Elizabeth Tierce of Carriere, Mississippi; three daughters: Robin Seymour...

Jonathan Ivy Davis

Jonathan Ivy Davis

Dec 10, 2020

Jonathan Ivy Davis, Jr. of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the age of 43. Jonathan was a lifelong resident of Carriere. He enjoyed fishing and tinkering with electronics. He is survived by his mother, Lisa Alsobrooks; two sisters, Amy Rose Alsobrooks, and Emily Jean Ledet; four nieces and three nephews. He is preceded in death by...

John Robert Campbell

John Robert Campbell

Dec 8, 2020

John Robert Campbell, Jr. of Leetown, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2020 at the age of 93. John enjoyed fishing and was an avid farmer. He took pride in growing his watermelons and produce. He is survived by his son, "Kit" John Calvin Campbell; daughters, Alicia McQueen (Billy), and Loretta Campbell; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson. He...

Gary Adam Prinz

Gary Adam Prinz

Dec 2, 2020

With deepest sorrow, we announce that our most beloved son, brother, family member and friend Gary "Adam" Prinz, age 35, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 2, 2020. He was born in New Orleans and became a resident of Slidell, Louisiana. In the recent years, he resided in Picayune, Mississippi and attended Resurrection Life Worship Center. Adam will be missed...