Obituaries
Earl Lewis Knepper Jr.
Oct 3, 2024
Earl Lewis Knepper Jr. (94) went into eternal rest on October 3, 2024. Earl was born in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania to parents Earl Knepper Sr., and Hannah Northy Knepper on July 31, 1930. He eventually became a proud veteran, a crane operator, and spent 70 years married to the love of his life Elsie Knepper. He is preceded in death...
Marlaine Pitre
Sep 30, 2024
Marlaine Pitre (86) passed away on September 30, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer, surrounded by family & friends. Marlaine was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Douglas Glasscock and Lela Loraine Couch Glasscock; her brothers, Robert "Buzz" Glasscock, Loren Douglas Glasscock, and Jonathan Linwood Glasscock; her brothers-in-law, Sam Megehee, Philip Elrod, and Larry Dean; her nephew, Doug...
Lois Hingle Knight
Sep 29, 2024
Lois Hingle Knight, 94, born September 28, 1930, in Port Sulphur, Louisiana, to Ernest and Leontine Hingle, passed away peacefully on September 29,2024. A devoted Catholic, she was a cherished member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Kiln. Lois married Herbert Ray Knight on January 24, 1953. She enjoyed a fulfilling career at St. Stanislaus College, where she sold her favorite...
Daryl Wayne "Pete" Lonadier
Sep 29, 2024
Daryl Wayne “Pete” Lonadier (61) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Sunday September 29, 2029. Pete was born on September 5th, 1963 in New Orleans to parents James Henry Lonadier, and Janice Priez Lonadier. Pete worked as a tower operator for much of his life, providing for his beloved wife Nancy, and children Brandon Lonadier, and Kandice Boulanger...
Pete Lopez Galvan
Sep 29, 2024
Pete Lopez Galvan (92) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday September 29, 2024 surrounded by his devoted daughter, Yolanda Galvan. Born on April 29, 1932, in Port Isabel, Texas, to Manuel Galvan Sr. and Maria Elena Lopez. Pete was a proud veteran known for his sharp intellect, quick wit, and vibrant spirit. He dedicated his life...
Wayne Farmer
Sep 28, 2024
Wayne Farmer, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Picayune, Mississippi. Born in New Orleans, Wayne spent many cherished years as a resident of Marrero, where he built a life full of love, laughter, and profound connections. As a devoted son, brother to fourteen siblings, US Navy veteran, husband, father, and pawpaw, he wore many hats...
Samuel Curtis Clark
Sep 25, 2024
Samual Curtis Clark passed away at 34 years old on September 25,2024. At this time the family has no plans on having a public service. Sam was born on August 12, 1990. He was raised in Picayune MS where he resided. He loved his family and friends, and they loved him. To know Sam is to love him. Growing up...
Lora Wanda Davis
Sep 25, 2024
Lora Wanda Davis (67) of Picayune, Mississippi entered eternal rest on Wednesday September 25, 2024. She was born in Picayune, Mississippi to parents Bill Willie Little and Blondie Daniels Kellar on December 3, 1956. A lifelong resident of Picayune, Lora was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, and she enjoyed fishing, going to garage sells every Saturday, and spending time...
Anita Claire Lott
Sep 24, 2024
Anita Claire Lott (90) of Picayune, Mississippi went into eternal rest on Tuesday September 24, 2024. Anita was born on April 1, 1934, in New Orleans, LA to parents Frank Guinn and Willie Hutto Guinn. She grew up in New Orleans, graduating from John McDonogh High School and Touro Infirmary School of Nursing. She retired from nursing in 1994 after...
Ronald Dean Burge
Sep 22, 2024
Ronald Dean Burge (80) of Picayune, Mississippi entered eternal rest on Sunday September 22, 2024. Ron was born in Ogden, Utah to parents Houston L. Burge and Lettie Staples Burge on September 7, 1944. He had six siblings, was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ Ladder-Day Saints and was a proud veteran. Ron was a loving husband,...
Mary Rosetta Burkett
Sep 16, 2024
We were raised by a woman that was hard to impress. Mary Rosetta Burkett. She spoke firmly and directly, never leaving her thoughts to the imagination. You knew exactly how she felt about you immediately. Being with Mary was a bit like swimming against the river current—every once in a while, you would make headway. This was a direct result...
Jonathan Leon Carroll
Sep 15, 2024
Jonathan Leon Carroll (44) of Picayune, Mississippi entered eternal rest on Sunday September 15, 2024. John was born on July 16, 1980 in Picayune to parents Ronald Carroll, and Mattie Newell Carroll. He was a lifelong resident of Picayune, a member of Burgetown Church, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the casino, and his phone games. John was a loving son, partner,...
James "Jimmy" Howell Jarrell Sr.
Sep 15, 2024
James "Jimmy" Howell Jarrell Sr. (74) ,of Picayune, passed away on Sunday September 15, 2024. A graveside memorial service in his honor will be held at New Palestine Cemetery on a date to be announced. All arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.
Deloris Spiers
Sep 14, 2024
Deloris May Spiers (91) of Carriere, Mississippi entered eternal rest Saturday September 14, 2024. Deloris was born to parents Edward K Smith, and Esther L. Smith in Muncie, Indiana on March 1, 1933. Affectionately known as “Little Red Devil”, Deloris enjoyed reading books, loved coca cola, and above all cherished spending time with her family. She is preceded in death...
Johnny W. Pell
Sep 13, 2024
Johnathan Wayne Pell passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 13 at the age of 53. Born on June 8, 1971 in Picayune Ms. A graduate from Picayune Memorial High class of 89 where he met and married the love of his life Theresa Davis Pell. Johnny worked in the oil field as a mud engineer for Baroid, Halliburton and New...
Sharon Ann Clark
Sep 4, 2024
Sharon Ann Clark of Picayune, Mississippi went home to be with God on Wednesday September 4, 2024. Sharon was born on January 31, 1943 in Lawrence, Kansas to parents Arthur Shirk, and Nadine Harris Shirk. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed being with her family, doing puzzles, and she loved her dog, Prince. Sharon was a...
Chad Michael Jacobsen
Sep 2, 2024
Chad Michael Jacobsen (38) of Picayune, Mississippi entered eternal rest on Monday, September 2, 2024. Chad was born in New Orleans to parents Brian Curtis and Laura Jacobsen on August 8, 1986. He spent most of his life in Picayune and was a devout member of the World Outreach Revival Center. Chad had a passion for learning, was a hard...
Lenora "Lori" M. Palmer
Aug 28, 2024
Lenora “Lori” Palmer (67) of Carriere, MS passed away on August 28, 2024. She was born on January 6,1957 to parents Tommy Mallory and Beulah Hobgood Cook. Lori’s memory will be cherished by her daughters Casey Smith, Courtland Palmer, son Travis Palmer, mother in law Kay Palmer, Father in law John Palmer, sisters Cathy Williams (Ronnie), Kim McSween (Les), Dawn...
Emmitt Lamar Rhoda
Aug 20, 2024
Emmitt Lamar Rhoda, 81, of Lumberton, MS went home to be with God on Tuesday August 20, 2024. Emmitt was born on April 26, 1943 in Bright, MS, to Olin Rhoda and Alice Laughter Rhoda. He married Peggy Rhoda and was happily married for 57 years. Emmitt enjoyed spending his time fishing, waxing his truck, spending time with his beloved...
Emma Ellen Pearson
Aug 18, 2024
Emma E. Pearson (Dunlap), aged 85, of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on August 18, 2024. Born on April 19, 1939, in Chariton, Iowa, she was cherished in her community and a committed member of Flat Top Unity Baptist Church. Emma dedicated many years of service as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Tennessee, Memphis, before her retirement. She spent...
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