Obituaries

Morris Joseph Allo

Morris Joseph Allo

Aug 2, 2020

Morris Joseph Allo, Sr., of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Sunday, August 02, 2020 at the age of 81. Morris was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for the past four years. He is survived by his two sons, Morris Joseph Allo, Jr. of Kenner, Louisiana, and Anthony Barton Allo of Atlanta, Georgia; one sister,...

Sheila Diane Hester

Sheila Diane Hester

Aug 2, 2020

Sheila Diane Hester, age 70, of Picayune, MS, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Sheila was born in Isola, Mississippi on September 13, 1949 and graduated from Indianola High School in 1967 and retired from the State of Mississippi in 2000 to enjoy life! Sheila was a life-time Baptist and...

Victor W. Zerkus

Victor W. Zerkus

Jul 31, 2020

Victor Zerkus age 74. A private funeral service will be held at a later date due to Covid concerns for Victor who passed away peacefully at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Victor was born in Picayune where he lived during his youth. After, attending USM, he was drafted into the Army and sent to Alaska, where he was awarded a medal for...

Claudia M Gower

Claudia M Gower

Jul 31, 2020

Claudia's Story: Claudia's journey began on June 1, 1944 in Picayune, Mississippi. She graduated from Pearl River Central High School in 1963. She married the love of her life, Keith later that year on December 22, 1963. Claudia was an exceptional wife, but an even more amazing mother to their children, Michael, Curtis, Mark and Jason (Jessica). She loved all...

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe

Jul 30, 2020

Clifford Delaine Bledsoe, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at the age of 63. Clifford was a simple man who loved his family. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Michelle Penton Bledsoe; one son, Jason Bledsoe, Sr.; two daughters, Barbara Bledsoe and Elizabeth Gomez; one brother, Bryan Bledsoe (Tara); and five grandchildren. He is...

Eugene Allen Barrios

Eugene Allen Barrios

Jul 27, 2020

Eugene Allen Barrios, Jr., age 67, of Gulfport passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. Eugene was a retired electrician with Ingalls Shipyard, and of the Catholic belief. He loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, old antique cars and restoring them. He enjoyed "Cruising the Coast" every year. He also enjoyed watching old black and white movies. He is survived by one...

Yomia Thompson

Yomia Thompson

Jul 26, 2020

Yomia Thompson of McNeill, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 at the age of 74. Yomia was a longtime resident of McNeill, Mississippi. She enjoyed gardening, being with family, teaching Bible study and loved the Lord. She is survived by her husband of forty-one wonderful years, Webster Thompson; one daughter, Gina Martinez, two sons, Dino...

Cody Lee Sharp

Cody Lee Sharp

Jul 21, 2020

Cody Lee Sharp of Cleveland, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the age of 23. Cody recently moved to Picayune, Mississippi from Cleveland, Tennessee. He was a big fan of sports and his favorite teams were the Tennessee Titans, Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves. He enjoyed bowling, watching wrestling, and loved to sing karaoke. He is Survived by...

Alvin William Hooge

Alvin William Hooge

Jul 6, 2020

Alvin William Hooge, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, July 06, 2020 at the age of 91. Alvin was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 5, 1929. He was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for the past twenty-six years and a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his son, Christian W. Hooge (Sharon) of Carriere, Mississippi; one...

Stephen Craig Kelly

Stephen Craig Kelly

Jun 30, 2020

Stephen Craig Kelly, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the age of 49. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his father, Steve Kelly (Susan); two sisters, Renee Kelly and Denise Rogers; numerous aunts and uncles. He is preceded in death by his mother, Annie Kelly. A memorial...

Tonya Lynn Bruner

Tonya Lynn Bruner

Jun 25, 2020

Tonya Lynn Timmons Bruner of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Tonya was a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi. She was a great person who loved to care for others. She enjoyed flower gardening, the beach and loved animals. She is survived by her husband, Michael Anthony Bruner; mother, Linda J. Timmons;...

Larry Van Anderson

Larry Van Anderson

Jun 23, 2020

Larry Van Anderson, of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the age of 74. Larry was a longtime resident of Carriere, Mississippi and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of First Baptist church of Carriere and loved motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Tracy Anderson; two sons, Larry V. Anderson, Jr. (Kelly),...

Willis Jarrell

Willis Jarrell

Jun 22, 2020

Willis Jarrell of Molino, Florida passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 at the age of 80. Willis was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi for twelve years before moving to Molino, Florida. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Linda Jarrell; two sons, David Jarrell of Louisiana and Danny Jarrell (Evelyn) of...

Mae Pauline Entrekin

Mae Pauline Entrekin

Jun 17, 2020

Mae Pauline Entrekin of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the age of 83. Mae was a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a member of Unity Baptist Church. She enjoyed going to the Senior Center, gardening, and cooking. She loved being with her grandchildren and family. She is survived by her step-son, Eugene Entrekin (Jeanette)...

Darden Glen Bond

Darden Glen Bond

Jun 15, 2020

Darden Glen Bond, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the age of 86. Darden was a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi and a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He attended Hope Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed wood working. He is survived by his wife, Rosie Bond; four sons, Allen Bond, Glen Bond, Richard Bond, and Vernon...

Robert Shane Wilson

Robert Shane Wilson

Jun 15, 2020

Robert Shane Wilson, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at the age of 58. Robert was a lifelong resident of Picayune, Mississippi. He was an avid hobbyist and loved to be with his family and grandkids. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Parker (Kevin); one brother, Richard Stacy Wilson; one sister, Janeena W. Manley; four grandchildren,...

Rella Mae Eggleston

Rella Mae Eggleston

Jun 13, 2020

Rella Mae Eggleston of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home. Rella was a resident of Picayune, Mississippi since 1987. She enjoyed her garden, thrift stores, and loved her family. She is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, Bobby E. Eggleston of Picayune, Mississippi; two sons, Melvin Dunaway (Mary) and Rusty Dunaway;...

Betty S. Smith

Betty S. Smith

Jun 12, 2020

Betty S. Smith of Henleyfield, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020 at the age of 90. Betty was a resident of Henleyfield Community for over 61 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Henleyfield. For 28 years she worked at Walmart where she enjoyed helping people. Betty and her husband,...

Rebecca Ann Smith

Rebecca Ann Smith

Jun 9, 2020

Rebecca Ann Smith of Carriere, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 63. Rebecca was a resident of Carriere, Mississippi for the past twenty-five years and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She enjoyed being outside, painting, and loved her grandchildren and family. She is Survived by her husband, Gordon Smith, III; one son, Phillip Devon...

Patsy Ruth Culpepper

Patsy Ruth Culpepper

Jun 8, 2020

Patsy Ruth Culpepper, of Purvis, Mississippi, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 72. Before moving to Purvis, Mississippi with family, Patsy was a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi for over thirty years. She was a member of Apostolic Church of Purvis on Highway 589. She enjoyed fishing, playing the piano, and loved...