Obituaries
Lawrence Edward Wheeler
Dec 17, 2024
Lawrence "Captain Larry" Wheeler, 73, passed away on December 17, 2024 at his home in Diamondhead MS.
Larry was born on June 12, 1951, in Manchester New Hampshire to Lawrence and Patricia (Boynton) Wheeler. Larry grew up in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, lived many years in New Orleans and Violet Louisiana, then Saltillo Mississippi, and ultimately settling in Diamondhead....
Destiney DeNae LaFontaine
Dec 15, 2024
Destiney DeNae LaFontaine, 32, of Kiln, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded with love by her family and friends. She was born on November 9, 1992, in Gulfport, MS. Destiney was a loving fiancée, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, Godmother, aunt, and friend to so many who will miss her dearly.
Destiney’s caring spirit and generous heart could...
Third Annual Celebration of Lights; Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum
Dec 14, 2024
The Third Annual Celebration of Lights will be held at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. and candle-lighting to follow.
Robert "Terry" Bastian
Dec 12, 2024
Robert "Terry" Bastian, 80, of Pearlington, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Terry was born on February 6, 1944 in Williamsport, PA to Robert S. Bastian and Doris Levan Bastian. Terry was a combat veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Forces during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, cruising on the water with Pamela on their boat "Wave Dancer," and...
Jon Clay Thornburg
Dec 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jon C. Thornburg, a man whose love, kindness, and dedication touched the lives of all who knew him. Jon departed this world peacefully on December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Thornburg and survived by his mother Jewel Hill, wife Myrna, children Alex, Jason, Aaron,...
Steve "Bondo" C. Matthis, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Steve C. "Bondo" Matthis, Sr.,72, of Pearlington, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Pearlington, MS.
Steve was born in New Orleans East and spent 30 vibrant years in Slidell, LA, before making Pearlington his home for the past nine years. A dedicated member of St. Joseph Chapel in Pearlington and the Krew of Dionysus in Slidell, he devoted...
Theodore O'Neal Bilbo
Dec 10, 2024
Theodore “Teddy” O’Neal Bilbo Sr., 78, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 22, 1946, in Kiln, Mississippi, Teddy spent his childhood exploring the great outdoors, where he cultivated a lifelong passion for hunting and fishing. Despite his love for nature, family always came first. A devoted resident of...
Rhonda "Gail" Baudoin
Dec 5, 2024
Rhonda "Gail" Baudoin, 72, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
Gail was born on November 4, 1952. She loved fishing and 3-D puzzles. But her real love was her family, never missing a single sporting event, recital, practice, or any activity involving her children and grandchildren. She also loved her two dogs, Izzy (Dobermann Pinscher)...
Frances Lipps Johnson
Dec 4, 2024
Frances Lipps Johnson, 77, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 2024.
Frances was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 11, 1947 to Frank Joseph Lipps and Rita Dordar. She was a proud citizen of the United Houma Nation, and worked the last ten years for them in Employment Services. Frances was a people person, loved to...
Lawrence J. Favre
Nov 30, 2024
Lawrence J. Favre, 56, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Lawrence was born on May 22, 1968 to Ronnie and Carolyn Favre. After his education, he worked as an electrician for CSX Railroad. In his free time, he loved hunting and fishing.
Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Favre.
He is survived by his...
Miyuki Koyanagi Carver
Nov 30, 2024
Miyuki Koyanagi Carver of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 30, 2024, which beautifully coincided with her 91st birthday.
Miyuki was born in the historic city of Nagasaki, Japan, she found a new home in Bay St. Louis, MS in 1960, alongside her late husband, Clifford Carver. She was an active member of Our...
Barbara Allen Carver
Nov 28, 2024
Barbara Allen Carver,85, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS.
Known affectionately as "Aunt Barbara" to many, she embodied the essence of generosity and joy. A devoted member of St. Rose de Lima Church, Barbara's life was a tapestry woven with love, laughter, and connection. She turned every gathering into a celebration, mastering the art of...
Danny Raymond Brockington, II
Nov 25, 2024
Danny "Ray" Brockington, II, 53, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Brockington; father, Danny Brockington; grandmother, Merle Brockington; two uncles, Jerry and Nean Brockington; and niece, Celeste Tumminello.
He is survived by two sons, Michael Livingston and Bobby Jackson; and four grandchildren, Alexis Jackson, Carter Jackson, Kameron...
Wanda Lee Catalanotto
Nov 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Wanda Schaubhut Catalanotto, who gained her wings on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the age of 82.
Wanda cherished her life as a long-time resident of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, where she spent 50 years, before moving to Bay St. Louis Mississippi, for the last 30 years...
Clyde Joseph Bourgeois
Nov 23, 2024
Clyde Joseph Bourgeois, 84, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Clyde was a dedicated member of St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland and Our Lady of The Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis. He completed his education at St. Stanislaus College and went on to serve honorably in the United States Marine...
Lauren Catherine Lane-Hester
Nov 23, 2024
Lauren Catherine Lane-Hester, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2024, after two years of illness. She was 80 years old.
Lauren was born on June 20, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry Kish and Leona Welinske Kish, who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her sister, Sharon Jenkins. Lauren grew up on dairy...
Terrell Owen LaFontaine
Nov 22, 2024
Terrell Owen LaFontaine, lovingly known as “T.O.,” “Big Terrell,” “GT,” and (his favorite name)“Paw Paw,” passed away at the age of 74 on Friday, November 22, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Laurin Ann LaFontaine; his daughter Vicki Lynn Favre (Brian); his son Terrell O. LaFontaine, II (Julie); his five grandchildren: Natalie, Emily (Josh), Erin, Ethan, Evan;...
Dr. Stanley Willetts Chapman
Nov 20, 2024
Dr. Stanley “Stan” Willetts Chapman of Jackson, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the age of 78 in Bay St. Louis, MS. We celebrate the life of a remarkable physician, family man, brother, and friend, whose unwavering compassion and dedication to healing will continue beyond his earthly days.
Dr. Chapman was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1946 to...
Emily Sophia LaFontaine
Nov 14, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Emily Sophia LaFontaine, age 14, of Pass Christian, MS, who left us on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Emily’s vibrant spirit and infectious laughter touched the lives of everyone she met, creating beautiful memories that will forever resonate in our hearts.
A cherished member of Calvary Chapel, Emily’s love for life...
Barbara LaBella Platz
Nov 13, 2024
Barbara LaBella Platz passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the age of 81 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Barbara was born on August 26, 1943, to Peter and Dora LaBella in New Orleans, LA. She was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School in New Orleans.
She was preceded in death by her husband Peter Platz, parents, Peter and Dora LaBella,...
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