Obituaries

Mark Anthony Buszkiewicz

Mark Anthony Buszkiewicz

Jan 23, 2023

 

Mark Anthony Buszkiewicz, 76, of Kiln, MS, passed away at his home on January 23, 2023.

He was an active and respected long-time member of the Bay Saint Louis & Kiln communities. Being a master carpenter and home designer, his work is prominently featured in homes throughout the area. He was also a highly talented and sought after artist...

Donnia Jean Hanna

Donnia Jean Hanna

Jan 22, 2023

Donnia "Granny" Jean Kennedy Hanna, 89, of Belle Chasse, LA formerly of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 in New Orleans, LA.

Donnia loved to play Golf and could do it all day long. She  loved playing bridge and going to the Casino, but her greatest love was to spoil her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her family was...

Virgie McLeod Lewis

Virgie McLeod Lewis

Jan 20, 2023

Virgie McLeod LewisHancock County closed the door on its pioneer timber and turpentine era with the passing of lifetimeKiln resident Virgie McLeod Lewis. Aunt Virgie, as she was fondly called, lived on the long ago defunctMcLeod Turpentine and Sawmill on the Jourdan River for most of the 92 years she spent on this earth.Only rarely venturing off the property into...

Larry J Santinelli

Larry J Santinelli

Jan 18, 2023

   Larry J. "Satch" Santinelli,  72, of Lakeshore, MS passed away due to a lengthy illness, Wednesday, January 18, 2023, in Kiln, MS.  Larry was a graduate of Bay High School in Bay St. Louis "Class of 1969". He started work at a young age working on a shrimp boat, and for Sammy Perniciaro's Garage. As an adult he went to...

Cecil Johnston

Cecil Johnston

Jan 18, 2023

Cecil Johnston, 83, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

Cecil was a member of St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church. She loved being a mother and grandmother, collecting angels, and spending time on her swing, which was made by her sons.

Cecil was preceded in death by her son, James H. Johnston, Jr.; parents,...

Randy Charles Brunelle, Jr

Randy Charles Brunelle, Jr

Jan 16, 2023

 

Randy Charles Brunelle, Jr., 38, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, in Victoria, TX.

He was a Tug Boat Pilot for Florida Marine Transporters. He liked hunting, fishing, riding the river, 4-wheeler riding, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. He will be sadly missed by all.

Randy was preceded in death by...

Rosa Lee Roberson

Rosa Lee Roberson

Jan 15, 2023

Rosa Lee Roberson, 67, of Kiln, MS passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in Diamondhead, MS.

She was a wonderful and loving mother and sister who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, JP & Nellie Speagle Broadhead.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joy Laizier and Sissy McBeth...

Dr. Christopher Michael Newman

Dr. Christopher Michael Newman

Jan 12, 2023

 

With much sorrow, I share the passing of Dr. Christopher Newman on January 12, 2023. The overwhelming amount of love and support that the family of Dr. Newman has received throughout this time demonstrates how many hearts Chris has touched. It is without a doubt, Chris dedicated his life to serving and helping others, leaving behind an eternal legacy...

Annette Lynn Morel Carter

Annette Lynn Morel Carter

Jan 12, 2023

Annette Lynn Morel Carter (44) of Bay St. Louis passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a brief and sudden illness. 

She was born November 3, 1978, to the late Louis John Morel, III, of Buras, Louisiana, and Kathleen McGinity of Bay St. Louis.  She spent her first four years living in Buras, Louisiana.  Following her...

Margarette Allen St. Andre

Margarette Allen St. Andre

Jan 11, 2023

Margarette Allen St. Andre, 72, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in Slidell, LA.Margarette was born in Lonoke, Arkansas June 3, 1950. She was a resident of Hancock County, MS for over 30 years. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Theron Allen, mother, Alice June Adkins Martin, and sister...

Lujean Carter

Lujean Carter

Jan 9, 2023

Lujean Carter, 81, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.   Lujean was a member of First Baptist Church of Bay St. Louis. She loved traveling, singing, and was a University of Tennessee fan. She also loved her grandkids and great-grandkids, who she lovingly called her "babies."    Lujean is preceded in death by her...

Carolyn "YaYa" Dickens Bates

Carolyn "YaYa" Dickens Bates

Jan 9, 2023

Carolyn "YaYa" Dickens Bates, 65, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.   Carolyn grew up and raised her family in Prentiss, MS. Desiring to be closer to her children and grandchildren, she moved to Diamondhead, MS about ten years ago. She spent over 40 years in nursing. During those years, she worked at Jefferson Davis Community...

Eugene "Gene" Harrison Huff

Eugene "Gene" Harrison Huff

Jan 9, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Harrison Huff passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 90.

He was born in the Province of Alberta Canada on March 9, 1932. He proudly served in the United States Navy as a boiler technician on a Destroyer, and often reflected upon those years with admiration. He married Doris Bell Fleming on January 15, 1955...

Mary Loyola Reeder

Mary Loyola Reeder

Jan 9, 2023

Mary Loyola Rogan Reeder, 91, passed away peacefully at Dunbar Village nursing home on Monday, January 9, 2023. She had a number of her children and grandchildren present at her bedside.Mary was born on January 26, 1932 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was the youngest of three children of Edward and Madeleine Rogan. She is preceded in death by her...

Elizabeth "Betty" Yvonne Collier

Elizabeth "Betty" Yvonne Collier

Jan 7, 2023

 

Elizabeth "Betty" Yvonne Collier, 87, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Saturday, January 07, 2023, in Bay St. Louis.

She was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Collier, her...

Reid Aaron Newman

Reid Aaron Newman

Jan 6, 2023

Reid Aaron Newman passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023.

 He was born February 8, 1976, in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Reid was 46 years old. After obtaining an Associate Degree inInformation Technology from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Reid worked as a Senior System Technician at the Silver Slipper Casino Venture LLC for 14 years. He moved with his...

JoAnn Franks Brockington

JoAnn Franks Brockington

Dec 31, 2022

 JoAnn Franks Brockington, 56, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2022, in Slidell, LA following a brief battle with lung cancer.

JoAnn was born in New Orleans, LA. She worked most of her life in the gaming industry.  She was a huge animal lover. But most of all, JoAnn loved her family. She was dedicated...

Harold Joseph Spiess, Sr.

Harold Joseph Spiess, Sr.

Dec 30, 2022

Our “Big Bull”, Harold Joseph Spiess, Sr., passed peacefully at home on December 30, 2022. He had just turned 90 years old.

Harold was born December 16, 1932 in New Orleans, and was raised there. As an adult, he moved to Mississippi, where he lived for 37 years. Harold spent the last six years of his life, living with his...

Phillip "Phil" Lee King, Sr.

Phillip "Phil" Lee King, Sr.

Dec 29, 2022

Phillip Lee "Phil" King, Sr., 74, passed away in his Ocean Springs residence on December 29, 2022.   Phil loved boating and hunting.   Phil is preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Alice King; wife, Rosary Schayot King; and two infant daughters, Laura and Jennifer.   He is survived by his wife, Penny Bible; son, Phillip "Lee" King,...

Mary Biehl

Mary Biehl

Dec 26, 2022

Mary Biehl, age 70, passed from this world December 26, 2022.

Mary was the oldest of five children born to Ruth Thompson Seymour and Vernon F. Seymour Sr. They were an Army family that traveled the world.

Mary was preceded in death by both parents and sister Diana Lynn.Mary is survived by children Albert Biehl IV (Tasha), Ruth...

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