Obituaries
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
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
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
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.
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...
Anne K Mahaffey
Aug 26, 2023
Anne Kathleen Mahaffey, resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, died peacefully in her home on Saturday, August 26th. Anne had been in hospice care this summer.
Born February 14, 1947, in Newport News, Virginia, Anne earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Toledo. She embraced being a pharmacist and loved her profession. Anne worked in various positions...
Annette Jeffords Breshears
Aug 26, 2023
Annette Jeffords Breshears passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 87. Annette was born in Waycross, Georgia to Lilly Belle and David V Jeffords on September 29, 1935. She was a respected real estate broker on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for many years. Annette was active in many community organizations including the Red Hat...
Annamay Helen Lucia
Aug 25, 2023
Annamay Helen Lucia, 91, of New Iberia, LA passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023 at her residence.
A Memorial Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 11:30 am at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bay St. Louis, MS. The family has requested, only family attend.
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home in Bay St. Louis, MS is honored...
Ernest Samuel "Ernie" Carver, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Ernest Samuel "Ernie" Carver, Jr., 84, of Waveland, MS passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 in Waveland, MS.
Ernie graduated from Bay High School (1957) and Delgado Community College. He served in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was a member of Shoreline Park Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis. He was employed and retired as a...
Joan Forsythe Starr
Aug 23, 2023
Joan Marilyn Forsythe Starr, 89, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Bay St. Louis.Mrs. Starr was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Frank Felty, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Dottie Starr; and great-grandson, Levi Broadhead.She is survived by her husband, Herbert E. Starr, Sr; two daughters, Diana Broadhead (Wayne) and Melody Felty; son, Herbert E. Starr Jr.;...
Elizabeth Brent Mathilda Ann Cox
Aug 18, 2023
Elizabeth Brent Mathilda Ann Cox, known to her family as Betty Brent and to others, as Bee, aged 69, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.
She was baptized at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and was a lifelong member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church until Katrina washed it away.
She was in the Food and...
William Jules "Bill" Bourgeois, Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
William Jules “Bill” Bourgeois, Jr., of Waveland, MS, passed away in his home on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 89.
Bill was born in New Orleans, LA, on February 14, 1934, to William Jules Bourgeois, Sr., and Genevieve Wolf Bourgeois. Following Genevieve’s death, Bill was raised by his aunt, Amelia Bourgeois Green of Lakeshore, MS. He knew...
Frank Jefferson Mollo
Aug 17, 2023
Going Home
Hi, I'm Frank Mollo, a devout Christian originally from New Jersey before ultimately retiring to Diamondhead, Mississippi. I have come to love it, saying just recently that "I am living my best life!”
This past year, I celebrated my 80th birthday. I told my son-in-law Dave then that 80 is the new 50. And now, Dave just turned...
William Scott Reynolds, Sr.
Aug 13, 2023
William Scott Reynolds, Sr., 76 of Pearlington, MS passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Pearlington, MS.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Pearlington.
He enjoyed playing cards, computer games, and working on anything with a motor. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be sadly missed by his family...
Robert "Bob" Paul Shoap
Aug 9, 2023
Robert Paul Shoap, 79, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
He was a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and known as “Bob” to all.
Bob was born on January 7, 1944 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating in 1961 from Chambersburg Area Senior High School, he attended Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. He was a member...
CarryDene P. Leblanc
Aug 8, 2023
CarryDene P. Leblanc, 79, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
She was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church.
She loved cooking, dancing, some crafts, and coloring in adult coloring books.
CarryDene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leblanc; parents, Sidney Plaisance and Armentine Matherne Plaisance; siblings, Evans...
Linda Darlene King
Aug 7, 2023
Linda Darlene King, 76, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on August 7, 2023.
Linda was born on September 24, 1946 to Evelyn and Alvin Hagler in Nashville, TN. Linda graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1964 and went on to mother four children. Linda was an excellent cook who loved entertaining, taking pride in creating a colorful and imaginative environment...
John Elwin Worrel, Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
John Elwin Worrel, Sr., died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the evening of August 6, 2023, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Virginia Rive’ Worrel. He is survived by his four children, Ginger W. Adams of Bay St. Louis, MS, John E. Worrel, Jr. (Erin) of Mandeville, LA, Susan W. Meyers (Cullen) of Covington,...
Diane Yolande Cornwell Meith
Aug 5, 2023
Diane Yolande Cornwell Meith, 91, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Diane was born on April 30, 1932 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Kenneth Lionel and Yolande Mary Garrison Cornwell. She graduated from Falls Church High School and attended Mary Madison College where she was the vocalist with the college orchestra. She married Robert Melvourne Meith on...
Donna Kay Buley Esperance
Aug 4, 2023
Donna Kay Buley Esperance, 55, of Slidell, Louisiana, entered into God’s kingdom on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Donna was born on May 5, 1968 to Kay Harper Buley Locklin and Donny Buley, of Gulfport.
Donna, a most loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister is survived by her husband, Joseph Esperance; sister, Candy Buley Helveston; and brother, Wayne Buley,...
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