Obituaries
Tilson "Earl" Ainsworth, Sr.
May 16, 2024
Tilson "Earl" Ainsworth, Sr., 79, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Earl was born on January 5, 1945. He attended St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church. Earl joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and was a proud patriot. He loved art, traveling, antique collecting, and loved politics.Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Clair Ainsworth;...
Kyla Marie Berryman Childs
May 9, 2024
Kyla Marie Childs, 56, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by family at her home in Jacksonville, Florida, May 9, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California, on November 15, 1967, Kyla was known by all who met her as a strong, compassionate and vibrantly happy woman who loved her kids more than anything in the world.When she...
Anthony "Tony" George Myers
May 8, 2024
Anthony "Tony" George Myers, 65, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Don & Meg Myers.
He is survived by his wife, Ella McFarlan Myers; son, Tim Epperson; daughter-in-law, Amy Epperson; granddaughter, Emily; grandson, Lincoln; brother, Stephen; sister, Margaret; numerous extended family and friends; and Boots, his cat.
In...
Inger Phillips
May 8, 2024
Inger Phillips, 99, was a long-time resident of Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, MS. She died in her sleep on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Inger was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 12, 1924. She was an accomplished classical pianist and won a country-wide competition at age 10. In her teens, she performed in kayak demonstrations in which they would overturn...
John “Michael” Bolian
May 8, 2024
John “Michael” Bolian, 47, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.
Michael was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 9, 1976. He was a graduate of St. Stanislaus and Mississippi Stateand a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis. He loved to cheer on his two favorite teams, the Saints and the Bulldogs, while hanging out with family and...
Robert Patrick Hansen
May 6, 2024
Robert Patrick Hansen, 72, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Robert was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 2, 1952 to Shirley and Erling Hansen. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi for 1 year. He worked in the shipbuilding industry at Bergeron Shipyard. Then he went to Nunez Community College to get his LPN degree....
Shane Michael Adams
May 5, 2024
Shane Michael Adams, 47, of Kiln, MS passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Shane enjoyed camping, classic cars (Volkswagens), woodworking, hunting, fishing, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, gardening, animals and boating. He loved spending time with his family and drinking with Jesus. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and cousin who will be sadly missed by his...
Charles Nieves Jr.,
May 4, 2024
Charles Nieves Jr., 59 of Diamondhead, MS passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Diamondhead.Mr. Nieves is survived by his mother, Ligia Reavis; sister, Dorinda Curbelo; brother-in-law, Jose Curbelo; niece, Reina Curbelo; five nephews, Eric Plouse, Matthew Swain, Antonio Anacleto, Jeremiah Curbelo, Isiah Curbelo; and two step-brothers, Mike Reavis and Scott Reavis.A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024,...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Haas Young
May 3, 2024
Patricia Ann Haas Young was born January 25, 1929, in New Orleans, LA. Patricia, known to family and friends as Patsy or Pat, was the fifth child of S.G. Frank and Roselynn Haas. She grew up in New Orleans, attended Newcomb College. She passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the home she shared with her husband of...
Dennis Patrick Mayfield, Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
Dennis Patrick Mayfield, Sr., also known as "Big D", and known and loved by his family as "Poppa", of Marrero, LA, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Picayune, MS, at the age of 55. He was born on July 28, 1968.
Dennis, a hardworking and loving husband to Kristen Hornosky for 20 years, was a devoted father to Dennis...
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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