Obituaries

Thomas "Dale" Johnson Sr

Thomas "Dale" Johnson Sr

Apr 25, 2024

Thomas "Dale" Johnson Sr., 87, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Dale had an incredible artistic gift and compassion for his work in the marble and stone industry and a fantastic knowledge of construction on very large scales.  He was extremely proud to have worked on the White House entrance columns being replaced and monumentally moving them...

Dorothy Harrison Riviere

Dorothy Harrison Riviere

Apr 18, 2024

Dorothy Harrison Riviere was born in New Orleans, LA on November 13, 1939. She passed away on April 18, 2024. She lived in Metairie & Kenner LA in her early years and became a Waveland, MS resident in the late 1970’s.She enjoyed spending time with her friends, her little dog and working in her yard and gardens. She was raised...

Larry Eugene Moore

Larry Eugene Moore

Apr 18, 2024

Larry Eugene Moore, 79, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully with family by his side.

Larry enjoyed Nascar racing, football (Pittsburg Steelers fan), western movies, going to the casinos, and he loved his Chevy pickup truck. He was a U.S. Army Vet (Vietnam), member of the Teamsters 436, and the American Legion 139. Larry will be truly missed.

He was...

Nellie Victoria Fitzhugh

Nellie Victoria Fitzhugh

Apr 16, 2024

Nellie Victoria Fitzhugh, 86, of Diamondhead, MS passed away, Tuesday, April 16, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Nellie enjoyed crocheting and sewing. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Fitzhugh; son, Horace Garcia, Jr.; daughter, Nellie Irene...

Melvin "Whitey" Barnes, Sr.

Melvin "Whitey" Barnes, Sr.

Apr 13, 2024

Melvin "Whitey" Douglas Barnes, Sr. 84, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, MS.He was born in Commerce, GA. He attended Logtown & Bay High School. He worked for the Sheriff Dept, Coast Electric and retired from Stennis Space Center in 2005 after 40 years as a high voltage lineman.He was preceded...

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Brennan

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Brennan

Apr 12, 2024

Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Brennan, beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends. 

Her vibrant spirit joined her mother, Audley Berthaut Brennan, her father, Robert Joseph Brennan, Sr., and her brother, Robert Joseph Brennan, Jr.

Betsy grew up in New Orleans, LA, attending Archbishop Chapelle High School (‘78), Loyola University New Orleans...

Gregory J Richardson

Gregory J Richardson

Apr 12, 2024

Gregory "Skippy" J. Richardson, 72, of Kiln, MS passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 in Kiln, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward & Iris Richardson; and brother, Barry E. Richardson.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Richardson; daughter, Amanda Olivares (Jacob); son, Tony Richardson; grandson, Miles; and brother, Edward Richardson (Debbie).

He will be laid to rest in...

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Self

Mary Elizabeth "Liz" Self

Apr 9, 2024

Mary Elizabeth " Liz" Foss Armond Self, 74, loving mother and grandmother, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.Liz was the wife of the late Gary Armond and the late Clay Self.  Daughter of the late Delores Johnston and Joseph Foss, sister of Dian (C.J.), Patricia “Patty,” and late Delores Rose “Lodie” and late Huey...

Jerrie Ann Rothering

Jerrie Ann Rothering

Apr 8, 2024

Jerrie Ann Rothering, 70, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS.

Jerrie Ann loved traveling to the beach with her husband, taking cruises with her family, but most importantly she loved her grandchildren. She enjoyed weekend grandkid movie nights with popcorn, listening to ghost stories, and feeling the love her grandchildren surrounded her with. She loved...

Laverne "Vern" Newton Halferty

Laverne "Vern" Newton Halferty

Apr 8, 2024

Laverne "Vern" Newton Halferty, 83, of Waveland, MS passed away Monday, April 8, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Vern earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry and a Master's Degree in Education & Administration. He was a Board Certified Medical Technologist before becoming a Science Teacher (Biology & Aerospace) at Hancock High School.

He enjoyed restoring classic cars and loved spending time with...

Barbara Jean Cannon Moran

Barbara Jean Cannon Moran

Apr 6, 2024

Barbara Jean Cannon Moran, 87, affectionately known as Memaw and Ninka, of Catahoula Community, Mississippi, peacefully passed away while admitted in Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, on Saturday, April 6, 2024.

Barbara married Edgar “Pete” Moran in 1956, traveling with him during his career with Woolworth. After which, Barbara and her husband settled in Mississippi in 1962, where she was employed...

Gladys Sbisa Stakelum

Gladys Sbisa Stakelum

Apr 5, 2024

Gladys Sbisa Stakelum, age 89, passed away in Mobile, AL on Friday, April 5, 2024. A native of New Orleans, she was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis and Waveland, Mississippi, and a devout member of St. Clare Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gladys Sbisa, her husband, Ivo Stakelum, and granddaughter, Kelsey Williams. She is...

Ruby Fay Gandy

Ruby Fay Gandy

Apr 1, 2024

Ruby "Teenie" Fay Davis Gandy, 77, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS.Teenie was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo, scrolling on Facebook, listening to music especially Elvis and Ozzy Osbourne.Teenie will be truly missed by her family and friends "Until we meet again, we...

Lawrence John Boudoin

Lawrence John Boudoin

Mar 31, 2024

Lawrence John Boudoin, Jr., (aka Larry, Sonny, Paw-Paw, Paw-Paw Sonny, Pops, and the Honey) 85, of Waveland, MS passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Covington, LA.

Lawrence graduated from Tulane University in 1969 with a Bachelor Degree in Business.

He enjoyed watching sports, woodworking, visiting the casino, eating lunch with his wife at Steve's Marina in Long Beach, Dat Kitchen Too...

Robert Melvourne Meith

Robert Melvourne Meith

Mar 30, 2024

Robert Melvourne Meith, 94, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 30, 2024.

Robert was born October 2, 1929 in Dallas, Texas to Nadine Haley and Robert Mistrot Meith. He lived in Metairie, LA with his parents during Grammar and High School. His family moved his Senior year to Falls Church, VA, where he attended Falls Church High School. He...

Gloria Marie Delaune Traub

Gloria Marie Delaune Traub

Mar 27, 2024

Gloria Marie Delaune Traub, 98, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Gloria was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis, MS, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Colonial Dames. 

She was employed as a Secretary for Todd's Shipyard in New Orleans, LA, Calvary Baptist Church in Algiers, LA, and...

Herbert Wilson McLendon

Herbert Wilson McLendon

Mar 23, 2024

Herbert Wilson McLendon, affectionately known as "Mac," peacefully passed away on March 23, 2024, at the age of 88, in Bay Saint Louis, MS. He also called Hazlehurst home, where he touched the lives of many.

Herbert was involved in his community and served in the American Legion, VFW, and honorably in the U.S. Navy where he served and completed two...

Cynthia Lyn Grey

Cynthia Lyn Grey

Mar 23, 2024

Cynthia Lyn Grey, 59, of Bay St. Louis, MS was placed back in God's hands peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Cynthia loved spending time with family watching Saints football, making jewelry, custom nail designs, and working jigsaw puzzles. Above all she loved spending quality time with her family.

Her favorite saying was "Who Dat Baby" and favorite singer was Elvis. She...

Wanda Louise Skagerberg

Wanda Louise Skagerberg

Mar 19, 2024

Wanda Skagerberg of Waveland, MS died peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Wanda was born on Christmas Day in 1928 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to parents Sherman W. and Jesse (née Tallant) Manley. After graduating from Colton Union High School (California) in the class of 1946, Wanda went on to San Bernardino Valley College and Long Beach State, graduating...

Edward Tillman, Sr.

Edward Tillman, Sr.

Mar 16, 2024

Edward "Eddie" Tillman, Sr., 63, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.Eddie enjoyed yachting, listening to music, and spending quality time with his family and friends. He was a wonderful and loving husband, son, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother who will be sadly missed by his family and friends.He is preceded in...

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