Obituaries

Sandra Catherine Gayaut Beebe

Sandra Catherine Gayaut Beebe

Sep 24, 2023

Sandra Catherine Gayaut Beebe, 73, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, September 24, 2024.

She graduated from Bay High School in 1968 and was a longtime member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church but most recently attended St. Rose De Lima Church. She loved baking, sewing, spending time...

Cheryl Miller Palmquist

Cheryl Miller Palmquist

Sep 22, 2023

Cheryl Miller Palmquist, 68, of Waveland, MS, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023.   Cheryl was a talented artist, especially with drawings, and loved crocheting. Her family and her dog were very important in her life.   Cheryl was preceded in death by her mom, Carla "Jan" Stroud; brother, Donnie Stroud; and son-in-law, Jason Bond.   She is survived by...

Katharine "Kay" Baltar Lange

Katharine "Kay" Baltar Lange

Sep 19, 2023

Katharine “Kay" Baltar Lange, 88, of Bay St. Louis, MS., entered peacefully into heaven from her home on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Originally from Biloxi, Kay was beloved by all who knew her.

Kay retired from her work in interior design and tourism and enjoyed her life with daily fishing, gardening, and reading. She was a member of Our Lady of...

Harold E. "Gene" Bermond

Harold E. "Gene" Bermond

Sep 17, 2023

 Harold E. "Gene" Bermond, 69, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Gulfport, MS. Gene was born on April 27, 1954, in Bay St. Louis, MS to Harold L. and Joyce Lee Bermond. His heart was big and made of gold.  He was so proud of his two sons, and his grandchildren were his biggest joys in life; they adored him. We...

Lyonie "Jeep" Ladner, Sr.

Lyonie "Jeep" Ladner, Sr.

Sep 17, 2023

Lyonie Joseph "Jeep" Ladner, Sr., of the Ansley Community passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2023 from Parkinson's Disease at the age of 82.

He was born on January 31, 1941 in Bayou LaCroix to August and Myrtle Ladner. Jeep attended Kiln High School and was part of the first class to graduate from Hancock North Central School in...

Gwen Impson

Gwen Impson

Sep 16, 2023

Gwen Impson passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the age of 77.

Born on February 26, 1946 in New Orleans, she was the firstborn of Thelma Leonard Gelis and Gaston J. B. Gelis. Gwen lived a full and beautiful life.

Gwen is survived by her devoted husband John W. Impson, loving children, Brett J. L. Landry (Sanjana), Amy...

Timothy Malone

Timothy Malone

Sep 14, 2023

Timothy Malone, 64, of Bay St. Louis, MS, joined his late wife, Joy Malone, and son, Jason Malone, in heaven on Thursday, September 14, 2023. He will be missed by those he leaves behind.

Timothy was an avid New Orleans Saints fan. During his life, Timothy worked hard to provide for his family. When his work took him on the...

Gene Mikovilje

Gene Mikovilje

Sep 13, 2023

Gene Mikovilje, 75, of Kiln, MS passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

Gene was a Vietnam Veteran who served his Country in the United States Army.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Etha Cuevas Mikovilje and sister, June Herron.

He is survived by his brother, Dale Mikovilje; two...

Velma B. Abbott

Velma B. Abbott

Sep 12, 2023

Velma B. Abbott, 83, of Bay St. Louis, MS, went to her forever home with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.

Velma was born in Parsons Field, Maine on December 3, 1939 to William and Frances Libby and moved to Mississippi in 1982. Velma was a kind and humble woman with a stubborn streak a mile long....

Joshua Samuel Smith

Joshua Samuel Smith

Sep 9, 2023

Joshua Samuel Smith 39 of Waveland, MS went home to be with our lord on September 9,2023. Melanie and I thank each and every one for the kind words of sympathy and compassion in this most difficult time. The passing of our son  is by far the most heart wrenching loss  that we have to endure.  The hole that this creates...

Charlotte Justa "Dede" Gray

Charlotte Justa "Dede" Gray

Sep 9, 2023

Charlotte Justa “Dede” Gray, 88, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.

Charlotte was born on December 5, 1934, to Angel Lema and Charlotte Lema in Galveston, Texas. In 1953 she graduated from Ursuline Academy as a straight A student. After graduation she worked at the local telephone company. She met Emmett Gray, and they...

Kathryn Ann Bigelow Hurt

Kathryn Ann Bigelow Hurt

Sep 8, 2023

Kathryn Ann Bigelow Hurt, 70, of Waveland, MS passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at her residence in Waveland.Mrs. Hurt was born August 8, 1953 in New Orleans, LA to Halbert & Georgia Smith Bigelow. She retired from the Hancock County Tax Assessors Office after 25 years of service. She enjoyed bird watching, crocheting, cooking, camping, and her fur babies. She...

Louie "Buddy" W. Storey, Jr.

Louie "Buddy" W. Storey, Jr.

Sep 7, 2023

Louie “Buddy” W. Storey Jr. peacefully rejoined his heavenly father on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the age of 71. He became a resident of the Gulf Coast as a young teenager. After Hurricane Camille in 1969 and its destruction, he did what many other teenagers did by helping out others. His lifelong love for the Gulf Coast began in...

Carlton A. Reavis, Jr.

Carlton A. Reavis, Jr.

Sep 6, 2023

Carlton A. Reavis, Jr. 87, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

He was a member of Diamondhead Community Church.

He enjoyed his grandchildren, fishing, old movies and cooking.He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, church member, and friend who will be sadly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Susan Robinson Whiddon

Susan Robinson Whiddon

Sep 5, 2023

Susan Robinson Whiddon, 59, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

Susan was a member of First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis, MS, and formerly a member of First Baptist Church in Sumrall, MS.

She loved her family, her dogs, and all people in general, very intentional in her relationships and always wanted people...

Margaret Virginia Smith Payne

Margaret Virginia Smith Payne

Sep 4, 2023

Margaret Virginia Payne (Smith), 86, of Perkinston, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, September 4, 2023. She was born to the late Jacob and Era Smith (Magee), a salesman and a homemaker, in Pike, Mississippi on October 16, 1936. She grew up in Tylertown, MS and was known by “Virginia”. She married her husband, Jerry L. Payne...

Sandra Lee Farve

Sandra Lee Farve

Sep 4, 2023

Sandra Lee Farve, 77, of Lafitte, LA passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, in Lafitte, LA.She was of the Baptist faith, and she loved cruises. She worked at The Original Bruning's Seafood Restaurant in New Orleans for 35 years.She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and niece who will be sadly missed by her family...

Patricia R Stennett

Patricia R Stennett

Sep 4, 2023

On Monday, September 4, 2023, Patricia "Pattie" Rome Stennett lost her battle with muscular dystrophy and joined her beloved Lord.

In life, Pattie was a Girl Scout, a Girl Scout Leader, Cookie Mom and Summer Camp Leader. She had the honor of serving as a Room Mother, PTO representative on St. Mark Elementary School Board, Secretary of the Hancock County...

Sarah McFarland Leopold

Sarah McFarland Leopold

Aug 29, 2023

In loving memory of Sarah McFarland Leopold, who peacefully passed away on August 29, 2023, at the age of 74. Sarah's journey here on earth ended on the 18th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a poignant reminder of her resilience as a longtime Bay St. Louis resident who bravely faced and overcame life's challenges.Born as Sarah Dale, she bore witness to...

James J. Collins, Sr.

James J. Collins, Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

James J. Collins. Sr. better know as “Jim” Collins, was born on September 8, 1929 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Jesuit High School in New Orleans. He received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at St Mary’s Seminary in Perryville Missouri, and later graduated from Tulane University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He moved his family to Bay...

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