Obituaries

Betty Jane Brewer

Betty Jane Brewer

Nov 15, 2024

Betty Jane Brewer (90) of Carriere, Mississippi passed away peacefully Friday morning, November 15, 2024. Betty was born on March 14, 1934 in Culver City California to Isaac and Edna Vinson Buttrey. She was the middle child with an older brother Billy and a baby sister Barbara, who she adored. She grew up in Southern California during a time of...

Bryant Bruce "Bingo" Lambert

Bryant Bruce "Bingo" Lambert

Nov 12, 2024

Bryant Bruce (Bingo) Lambert passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Mr. Lambert was born on August 22, 1953 in Hemingway, South Carolina, a son of the late Jim Melton and Toini Lambert. Mr. Lambert is survived by two sisters, Kathryn L. Badger and Gay L. Lawrimore. He was predeceased by his wife, Shelby Lambert, daughter, Felicia...

Ann Marie Brinson

Ann Marie Brinson

Nov 10, 2024

Ann Marie was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 10, 1955. She married Frank Brinson on September 8, 2008. Ann Marie was a sweet lady, and was liked and loved by many. She loved her Facebook friends, jewelry shows, and elephants. In her final months of life she enjoyed riding while ubering. She is preceded in death by her...

Norvell P. Smith Jr.

Norvell P. Smith Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Mr. Norvell Plunkett Smith Jr, age 88, passed away on November 7, 2024. Norvell Jr. was born in Picayune, MS to Norvell Smith Sr. and Georgia Bea Smith. A lifelong resident of Picayune, Norvell enjoyed campers, boats, and the outdoors with Spring being his favorite season. He was entertained by anything cowboy including square dancing. He is survived by his...

Christopher Robert Mcneely

Christopher Robert Mcneely

Nov 3, 2024

Christopher Robert McNeely, a cherished presence in the lives of many, passed away on Sunday November 3, 2024, at the age of 57, in the comfort of his home in Picayune, Mississippi. Born on April 21, 1967, in Zanesville, Ohio, Christopher was a man whose life was marked by service, dedication, and an unwavering stoicism balanced by a profound love...

Wilma Nida Spiers

Wilma Nida Spiers

Nov 1, 2024

Wilma Nida Wheat Spiers a resident of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on November 1, 2024 at the Bedford Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Randal Spiers, her son, William Thomas Spiers. and her grandson, Devan Spiers. She is survived by her sons, Henry Randal (Darlene) Spiers, Picayune, MS, Jeremy Todd Spiers, Nicholson, MS,...

Linda Kay Gill

Linda Kay Gill

Oct 31, 2024

Linda Kay Gill passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, devotion, and love. Born on February 20, 1945, in Picayune, MS, Linda was a longtime resident of Poplarville, MS 39470. Throughout her life, Linda found joy in playing softball and golf, embodying a spirit of fierce determination and sportsmanship. However,...

Thomas "Tommy" Walter Dukes

Thomas "Tommy" Walter Dukes

Oct 27, 2024

Thomas "Tommy" Walter Dukes, aged 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home in Carriere, Mississippi on October 27, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1937 to Alice and Thomas Dukes in Aliceville, Alabama. He spent his childhood growing up in New Orleans. Thomas was a graduate of Warren Easton High School and Louisiana State University where...

Deborah Breaux Hollingsworth

Deborah Breaux Hollingsworth

Oct 26, 2024

Deborah Virginia Breaux Hollingsworth, born on November 7, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, in Carriere, Mississippi. She was the beloved daughter of Charles Whaley Breaux Jr. and Joan (Sicard) Breaux and was the second eldest of six siblings in a family with a deep-rooted love for the New Orleans Saints. In 1974, Deborah...

James Wilton Pearson

James Wilton Pearson

Oct 26, 2024

James Wilton Pearson, born on August 19, 1949, in Picayune, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2024, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 75. James, a proud and skilled mechanic in the auto industry, had a passion for classic cars, fishing, and building engines. Having never strayed far from his roots, James enjoyed the simple pleasures of life,...

Randy Michael Ledet Sr.

Randy Michael Ledet Sr.

Oct 25, 2024

Randy Michael Ledet Sr. was born on May 3rd, 1958, to Rudolph and Mary Ledet. Randy’s parents raised him alongside his four siblings: Katie, Evelyn, Billy, and the late Mary. Throughout his life he learned the value of hard work, love, laughter, and fatherhood which was shared with his children: Randy Michael Ledet Jr. (Cassie) Samantha Varnado (George), Bonita Falgout...

Anita Williams Simpson

Anita Williams Simpson

Oct 22, 2024

Anita Williams Simpson of Picayune passed away on October 22, 2024. Anita is survived by her two brothers RJ Williams and Jeffrey D Williams and one sister Deborah Williams Riley.

Edward Casimere Melerine

Edward Casimere Melerine

Oct 21, 2024

Edward Casimere Melerine, 75, passed away on October 21, 2024, in Picayune, Mississippi. Edward was born April 4, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana and spent the majority of his life in Meraux, Louisiana. Later he moved to Poplarville, Mississippi, where he spent the last 22 years. One thing Edward enjoyed was ridng his Harley. He will be misssed by many....

Freddie Faye

Freddie Faye

Oct 20, 2024

Freddie Faye (74) of Poplarville, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Sunday October 20, 2024. Freddie was born on April 30, 1950 in Picayune, Mississippi to parents Joe Faye and Joyce Bennett Faye. He worked as a mechanic and handyman for most of his life and spent 51 years happily married to the love of his life Mary Faye. He...

Kathleen Johanna Mitchell

Kathleen Johanna Mitchell

Oct 15, 2024

Kathleen Johanna Mitchell (26) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Tuesday October 15, 2024. Kathleen was born on October 20, 1997 in Picayune to mother Vanessa Bennett and brought up by her grandmother Barbara Mitchell. She had a fascination with bugs, loved capturing spiders, watching butterflies, and snuggling with her pet snake. She is preceded in death by...

James Vondell Walters

James Vondell Walters

Oct 13, 2024

James Vondell Walters (73) some knew as Zip of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024. James was born on January 16, 1951 in Laurel, Mississippi to parents Gene Vondell Walters and Lefa Baucum Walters. He graduated from Stringer High School in Stringer Mississippi and spent many 40+ years working as a machinist/welder but since retirement He enjoyed...

Kapardini Devi Dasi

Kapardini Devi Dasi

Oct 13, 2024

Kapardini Devi Dasi (70) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Sunday October 13, 2024. Kapardini was born on February 2, 1954 in England to mother Irene Riley and father Christopher Riley. She worked as a massage therapist for Blue Cliff College and was a proud mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her mother Irene Riley...

Brenda Lea Acosta

Brenda Lea Acosta

Oct 7, 2024

Brenda Lea Acosta (62) of Carriere, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Monday October 7, 2024. Brenda was born in Louisiana on May 16, 1962 to parents Harry DeRouen and Sandra Smith. She was a stay-at-home mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, loving on her dog, and feeding squirrels and birds. Brenda is preceded in death by her...

John William Ellis

John William Ellis

Oct 7, 2024

John Willam Ellis (83) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Monday October 7, 2024. John was born in Arkansas on January 31, 1941, to parents Don Ellis and Lorene Bradshaw Ellis. A car salesman, and entrepreneur, he enjoyed spending his time woodworking, hunting, fishing, painting, playing music, and spending time with his family. He was a loving husband,...

Charles Joseph "Toe Joe" Logarbo

Charles Joseph "Toe Joe" Logarbo

Oct 4, 2024

Charles Joseph “ToeJoe” Logarbo went into eternal rest on Friday October 4, 2024. ToeJoe was born in Louisiana on December 28, 1970 to parents August Phillip Logarbo and Gladys May Templet Logarbo. Married 35 years to the love of his life Jennie Logarbo, ToeJoe was a doting husband, loving father, and proud grandfather. He is preceded in death by his...