Obituaries

Wanda Taylor Olson

Wanda Taylor Olson

Aug 28, 2022

Wanda Taylor Olson, 60, of Picayune, MS, died on August 28, 2022. No services will be held. Edmond Fahey Funeral Home, of Bay St. Louis, MS is honored to serve the family of Ms. Wanda Olson.

Brenda Stagni

Brenda Stagni

Aug 22, 2022

Brenda Stagni of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 in Bay St. Louis, MS.She was transferred to L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home in Kenner, LA. (504-466-8577)Edmond Fahey Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Brenda Stagni.

Judith Fischer Stevens

Judith Fischer Stevens

Aug 22, 2022

Judith Ann Fischer Stevens, 76, of Waveland, MS passed away August 22, 2022. She was born January9, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to parents, Lawrence and Theda (Winchester) Fischer, Sr.Judith earned her high school diploma from St. James Major Catholic School in New Orleans, LA. Andstudied Vocal Performance in college where she graduated from Loyola University New Orleans with aBachelor...

Maureen Louise Blanchard

Maureen Louise Blanchard

Aug 16, 2022

The unofficial mayor of State Street, Maureen Louise Blanchard, 73, has departed into the great hereafter.

Maureen was born into a Gulf Coast military family but she started her life in the “Golden Era” of California along with her siblings Moe and Sue. Though proud of her father’s service in the US Air Force, Maureen chose a more independent,...

Judy Marie Godsey Klein

Judy Marie Godsey Klein

Aug 15, 2022

 Judy Marie Godsey Klein, 63, of Waveland, MS passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

"Nama" affectionately called by her grandchildren, enjoyed gardening, fishing, spending time with her family, cake decorating, crafting and taking care of others.

She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt who will be sadly missed by...

Timothy Scott Steen

Timothy Scott Steen

Aug 14, 2022

Timothy Scott Steen, 54, of Long Beach, MS passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Timothy Scott Steen.

Brother Robert Lavoie, S.C.

Brother Robert Lavoie, S.C.

Aug 13, 2022

Brother Robert Lavoie, S.C, a.k.a. Brother Théophane, a religious Brother of the Sacred Heart, passed peacefully into eternal life at St. Clare Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge, LA, on Saturday, August 13, 2022.

Born in Fall River, MA, on March 17, 1933, Brother Robert was a son and one of nine children of the late Théophane Lavoie and Lucie...

Br. Robert Lavoie, SC

Br. Robert Lavoie, SC

Aug 13, 2022

Br. Robert Lavoie, SC, 89, of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Baton Rouge, LA.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Br. Robert Lavoie, SC.

Frank James Ellis Jr

Frank James Ellis Jr

Aug 13, 2022

 

Frank James Ellis, Jr., 33, of Waveland, MS passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

He is survived by his parents, Frank & Michele McCullough Ellis, Sr., son, Frank "R.J." Ellis III, and sister, Elizabeth Ellis Triana (Blake) all of Hattiesburg, MS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other family members, and friends.             

 In life...

Eugene Louis Mark Schwankhart, Jr.

Eugene Louis Mark Schwankhart, Jr.

Aug 10, 2022

Eugene "Neni" Louis Schwankhart Jr. of Slidell, LA passed away quietly on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the age of 88.

He was born October 11, 1933, in New Orleans, LA, graduated from Nicholls High School where he excelled in sports, specifically football and baseball. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corp. and...

Joseph G Giardino

Joseph G Giardino

Aug 10, 2022

Joseph G. Giardino, 102, of Burlington, NJ, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Burlington, NJ.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Joseph G. Giardino.

Thelma Lorraine Exnicious

Thelma Lorraine Exnicious

Aug 10, 2022

Thelma Lorraine LaFontaine Exnicious, 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family and friends. 

She was born on September 5, 1938, in Waveland to parents, Eugene and Viola (Ladner) LaFontaine.

Thelma was a 1957 graduate of Bay High School and worked as a devoted employee to the City of Waveland as the...

Corinne Higgason Bontemps

Corinne Higgason Bontemps

Aug 9, 2022

Corinne Higgason Bontemps, age 95, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, LA on September 8, 1926. Corinne was married to Irwin “Bo” Bontemps in Picayune, MS on May 12, 1957. She was a devoted and loving wife until his passing in 1967.  She is preceded in death by her parents Robert...

Gail Elizabeth Rockwell Nami

Gail Elizabeth Rockwell Nami

Aug 9, 2022

Gail Elizabeth Rockwell Nami, 74, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer.

Gail resided happily in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi with her honeybees and flock of chickens.

She belonged to Christ Episcopal Church in Bay St. Louis, MS, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

As a teen in Michigan, and...

Diana "Nana" Ladner Seal

Diana "Nana" Ladner Seal

Aug 9, 2022

Diana Ladner Seal, 81, of Waveland, MS passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Bay St. Louis, MS with her family at her side.

“Nana”…as she was affectionately known, lived an active and joyful life. She enjoyed everything that was happy, sparkly, and fun. She had a huge love for shoes, purses, blouses, dancing, watching Days of Our Lives, attending...

Luther Douglas Ladner

Luther Douglas Ladner

Aug 9, 2022

Luther Ladner, 75, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on August 9, 2022 in his hometown of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

His battle with cancer and Alzheimer’s disease in recent years showed his courage in confronting life’s challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Luther persevered as a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Born to Claiborne Ladner and...

Michael Joseph McCarthy "Mike"

Michael Joseph McCarthy "Mike"

Aug 6, 2022

Michael Joseph McCarthy "Mike" was born of Irish immigrants, April 14, 1934 in New York City and passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 in Waveland, MS at the age of 88.

Ordained in 1959 in the Archdiocese of New York, Mike served almost thirty years as a Catholic priest. During that time he served as a U.S. Army Chaplain...

Sybil Janet Puckett

Sybil Janet Puckett

Aug 5, 2022

Sybil Janet Puckett, 83, of Poplarville, MS passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 in Picayune, MS.

Edmond Fahey Funeral Home was honored to serve the family and friends of Sybil Janet Puckett.

Mary Alice Dahl Besancon

Mary Alice Dahl Besancon

Aug 4, 2022

Mary Alice Dahl BesanconBay St. Louis, MSMary Alice Dahl Besancon, 81, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Diamondhead, MS. Mary was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother who loved her family and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.She is preceded in death by her wonderful and loving...

Ronald "Ron" Gerald Bennett

Ronald "Ron" Gerald Bennett

Aug 1, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Gerald Bennett, 77, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Monday, August 1, 2022 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Ron was born in Bay St. Louis, MS to Alfred and Virginia Holden Bennett.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Jay, Donald, and Larry Bennett.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Beauger Bennett;...

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