Obituaries

Thelma Piazza Niolet

Thelma Piazza Niolet

Aug 4, 2023

Thelma Piazza Niolet, 97, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. 

Thelma attended Holy Family Catholic Church. She loved crafts, ceramics, traveling, snow skiing, and attending the Long Beach Senior Center. Thelma especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Ernett Victor Niolet; parents, Pasqual and Mabel Piazza; and...

Ruth "Bette" Martin

Ruth "Bette" Martin

Jul 31, 2023

Ruth "Bette" Braun Martin, nicknamed "Gypsy Queen Mother" referring to her penchant for constant travel, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. She had lost her fight with ovarian cancer. Her dear friends, Linda Jablonowski and Mary Seferlis were by her side when she passed.   Bette attended several universities during her academic career, but got her degree in English and Drama...

John Dominick Russo, Jr.

John Dominick Russo, Jr.

Jul 28, 2023

John Dominick Russo, Jr, 23, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.

To know John is to know he would give his shirt off of his back to anyone in need. To him life was simple. He loved like he had nothing to lose and forgave like tomorrow was his last. He always made everyone around...

Chandler Wayne Garcia

Chandler Wayne Garcia

Jul 28, 2023

Chandler Wayne Garcia, 21, of Bay Saint Louis, MS, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Chandler was of the Catholic Faith and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

Chandler found humor in every situation, and his laugh was infectious to everyone around him. A child of many pranks, always good natured and pursuing...

James L. Ferrill

James L. Ferrill

Jul 27, 2023

James L. Ferrill, 58, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

He was known for telling Dad jokes. He enjoyed wood working, camping, boating and car racing.He was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. Ferrill; sister, Donna Plimpton;and brother-in-law, Gary Plimpton.He is survived by his loving wife, Susan D. Ferrill; mother, Judy Ferrill; children,...

Angel Scarabin Zimmerman

Angel Scarabin Zimmerman

Jul 14, 2023

On Friday July 14, 2023, our treasured wife, mother, sister, and friend, Angel Marie Scarabin Zimmerman (65), of Bay St. Louis was called home to the Lord. Angel was a dedicated wife to her husband William “Buddy” Zimmerman and mother to Angela, Marlon, Bonnie, Jamison, Gracie, Carie, and Kellie. As a devote Christian and member of St. Clare Catholic Church,...

Carolyn Champagne Barielle Miers

Carolyn Champagne Barielle Miers

Jul 13, 2023

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carolyn Champagne Barielle Miers, lovingly known as Mimi, on July 13, 2023. Born on May 8, 1935 in Biloxi, Mississippi, Carolyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by her witty, elegant, wise, thoughtful, honest, supportive, and family-oriented nature. She is preceded in death by her beloved husbands James L. Miers Sr., and Roger...

Charles E. Suit

Charles E. Suit

Jul 12, 2023

Charles E. Suit, 79, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

Charles (Charlie) or most affectionately known as Popa was a hardworking, loving man who loved to travel, spend time with his family and always ready to an enjoy a glass of red wine. He was always up for an adventure and was guaranteed to have a...

Edwinna Stewart "Noonie" Gardner

Edwinna Stewart "Noonie" Gardner

Jul 11, 2023

Edwinna Stewart "Noonie" Gardner, 76, of Kiln, MS passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Kiln, MS.

Mrs. Stewart was a member of First Baptist Church in Kiln, MS.

She enjoyed music, playing the organ, fishing, yard sales, gardening, and cooking. She was a wonderful and loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be sadly missed by her family...

Norman "Todd" Key

Norman "Todd" Key

Jul 11, 2023

 

Norman Todd Key, 51, of Waveland, MS passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.

Todd graduated from Huntsville High School in 1990 and Delgado Culinary Arts in New Orleans in 2003. He was an avid Auburn Tiger and a New Orleans Saints fan who was a dedicated season ticket holder and member of the WHO DAT Nation...

Eugene B. Breazeale, Sr.

Eugene B. Breazeale, Sr.

Jul 9, 2023

Heaven gained the sweetest Angel on Sunday, July 9, 2023 when Eugene “Gaga” Breazeale, Sr. passed away at his daughter’s home surrounded by his children. Those who knew and loved him always called him Gaga. He is now happily reunited with his loving wife of 65 years whom he had missed terribly.

He was born on January 16, 1933 to...

Victor Sidney Necaise, Jr.

Victor Sidney Necaise, Jr.

Jul 7, 2023

Victor Sidney Necaise Jr., born July 15, 1937, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at the age of 85.

He was a lifelong resident of Bay St Louis, MS and was a Veteran of the US Army, stationed in Hawaii.  He was a longtime member of the American legion post 77 in Waveland, MS, for 51 years and was...

Charlene Berthelson Cucullu

Charlene Berthelson Cucullu

Jul 5, 2023

Charlene Ann Berthelson Cucullu passed away on July 5, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born and raised in New Orleans and graduated from St. James Major in 1960. 

Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Lionel George; her parents, Fred E. Berthelson and Corinne Gelpi; and two sisters, Cheryl Despeaux and Christine Chachere. 

She is survived by...

Dayna Katherine Blancaneaux

Dayna Katherine Blancaneaux

Jun 29, 2023

Dayna Katherine Blancaneaux, also known as Dayna Arthur, entered into eternal rest on June 29, 2023 at the age of 60.

She is survived by her daughter, Aria Arthur (Frank Clark), as well as her grandchildren, Chase Clark and Sutton Clark. She was born on May 23, 1963 to Ronald Blancaneaux Sr. (Patsy) and the late Billie Dixon. Her late...

Elmyra Antone Lewis

Elmyra Antone Lewis

Jun 28, 2023

Mrs. Elmyra Antone Lewis, age 71 was born August 30, 1951 in Gulfport, Mississippi, in the Soria City community to the late Stephen and Myrtle Lee Jackson. “Antone” as she was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Soria City Elementary School and graduated from Thirty-Third Avenue High School.

After graduation, she united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Larry Joseph...

Robert Harold Lambert

Robert Harold Lambert

Jun 28, 2023

Robert "Bob" H. Lambert, 76, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

He was a member of Old Town Presbyterian Church, the Fraternal Order of Police New Orleans, and LA Masonic Lodge #102.

He was a hard worker and loved his career in law enforcement. He also had a passion for yard work.

He was...

Mae Elaine Grass

Mae Elaine Grass

Jun 24, 2023

   Mae Elaine Grass, 75, a beautiful soul, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2023. She was welcomed by her husband, Emile Bourgeois, Father, Andrew Nelson, Mother, Ollie Bilbo Nelson, son, John Grass, sister Juliette Landtroop, and brother, Donald Nelson.  Elaine was born on November 3rd, 1947, in Bay St Louis and was a lifelong resident of...

Owen Thomas Bourgeois

Owen Thomas Bourgeois

Jun 24, 2023

Owen Thomas Bourgeois, 60, who lived all over the country, but always considered Bay St. Louis and Waveland his home, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Owen was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Musician, and a Jack of all trades. Love and passion were present in everything that he did. He had a heart of gold, would help...

Karen Keith Compretta

Karen Keith Compretta

Jun 21, 2023

On Tuesday, June 21, 2023, our Lord took a beautiful, beloved soul home to Heaven.Karen Keith Compretta, lovingly nicknamed Mama, Granna, Karena, Karena Mia, LadyScarlet, and the Dancing Queen, was born on January 15, 1944 to James Patrick Keithand Edna Callaway Keith in Jonesboro, LA. From behind the lens of faith, her devotionto the arts and love of family created...

James Edward Billiot

James Edward Billiot

Jun 20, 2023

James Edward Billiot, known as Jimmy to family and friends, of Pearlington, MS passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the age of 81, after months of declining health, Jimmy passed peacefully at home with his loving wife and family at his side, including his favorite dog Pepper.

Jimmy was the husband of Dale Jeanfreau (Asevado) for 36 years.

He...

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