Obituaries
Thomas Victor Baxter III
Oct 23, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Victor Baxter III, 78, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Tommy was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on October 27, 1946 to Thomas V. Baxter Jr. and Margerette Harman. After graduation, Tommy worked for Louisiana Power and Light Company, as well as owner and operator of Baxter’s Specialties. He also retired as a...
Christopher David Cousins
Oct 21, 2025
Christopher Cousins, age 71, of Catahoula, Mississippi, and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home after a long battle with COPD.
Chris was a skilled electrician and a proud employee of Hancock County’s Buildings and Grounds Department, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dependability. He took great...
Shirlene Ann Odham
Oct 20, 2025
Shirlene Ann Favre Odham, 63, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Shirlene was born in Bay Saint Louis, MS on May 28, 1962, to Wilbur and Shirley Favre. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, truly loved by all who knew her.
Shirlene was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Shirley Favre; brothers, Wilbur O....
Charles "Mike" Michael Smith
Oct 16, 2025
Former Mayor Charles Michael Smith (“Papa”)
In loving memory of the Former Mayor Charles Michael Smith, also known as “Mike” or “Papa”, of Waveland, Mississippi, who passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 62.
Born on September 23, 1963, in Gulfport, Mississippi, Mike was the son of Charles and Belinda Smith. He was a proud graduate of Bay...
Julie Marie Stritzinger Burdg
Oct 15, 2025
Julie Marie Burdg, 63, of Waveland, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Julie faced every day with remarkable strength and grace, even as she bravely fought through the devastating diagnosis of an incurable and rare brain disease known as Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Though her body grew...
Robert L. Genin Jr.
Sep 30, 2025
Robert L. Genin Jr., 83, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Robert was born on November 18, 1941, in Gulfport, MS to Robert L. Genin Sr. and Winona Genin.
Services will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay Saint Louis, MS, with visitation at 9:00...
Robert Julian Necaise
Sep 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Juilian Necaise, 84, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Bob was born and raised in Lakeshore, Mississippi to George and Juilian Necaise on November 24, 1940.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Strong Necaise; son, Robert Juilian Necaise Jr.; daughter, Darnell Necaise Orcutt; great-grandson, Kade Davis; and parents, George and Juilian Necaise.
He is...
Brother Ivy LeBlanc, S.C.
Sep 26, 2025
BROTHER IVY LE BLANC, S.C., 80, a Brother of the Sacred Heart and a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, since 1972, passed into eternal life at the Hospice and Palliative Care Unit at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, LA, on Friday, September 26, 2025. Brother Ivy was born Joseph Ivy LeBlanc, Jr., on September 5, 1945, in Baton Rouge, LA, to...
Melissa Ann Stewart
Sep 21, 2025
Melissa Ann McCollum Stewart, 94, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Melissa was born at home in Covington County, MS on November 2, 1930 to Knox and Vera McCollum. She had two older siblings, Doris and Tom. Melissa attended Belhaven College before enrolling in the Radiology Technician program at Masonite Hospital in Laurel. While participating in clinical...
William Brandon Glover
Sep 18, 2025
William Brandon Glover, 87, of Pearlington, MS, passed away on September 18, 2025. He was born on April 22, 1938, in Norfolk, VA, to William and Anna Frances Glover.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanine Danner Glover, and his parents.
He leaves behind five children: Keith Brandon Glover, William Christopher Glover (Jaime), Dana Suzanne Glover Palmer (Don), Jennifer...
Linda Sue Robertson
Sep 16, 2025
Linda Sue Robertson, 73, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1952, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and throughout her life, she brought joy, laughter, and compassion to everyone who knew her.
Linda was the beloved wife of the late George Kenneth Robertson and a devoted mother to Lisa Ann Varnado (Rod Varnado)...
Renee Denise Morris
Sep 16, 2025
Renee Denise Morris, 66, of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born in Oklahoma to Alice and David Morris.
She is survived by her daughters, Bobbi Jo Perritt and Brandi Adams; her grandchildren, Britton Stevens, David Perritt III, Alymae Adams, Odin Meredith, and Marlie Jo Henderson; and her niece, Jayden Davidson Jones. She is also...
Calvin Stewart Moyer
Sep 14, 2025
Calvin Stewart Moyer, affectionately known as "Cal our Pal," passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the age of 71 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
Calvin's journey has come to its close and we give thanks for the beautiful life he lived. In Bay St. Louis, he shared his many gifts: shaping stones, working with wood, tending the earth, and...
Monte Greenway
Sep 11, 2025
The Prince of Peace brought home his daughter, Monte Greenway, age 86, on Thursday September 11, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Joy Gallo; brother Paul Gallo, Jr; and sons, Adrian (Buster) Bradshaw and William (Rickey) Geno.
She is survived by her loving and devoted companion of 28 years, Peter Serra; son, Jeff...
Robert Edward Delgado
Sep 8, 2025
Robert “Bobby” Edward Delgado passed into eternal life on Monday, September 8, 2025. Born in New Orleans, LA on December 8, 1941 to Lucille Rutledge Delgado and Manuel O. Delgado, Bobby led a life of adventure by serving his country as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. His passion for the sea started in his youth at the Southern...
Frances Marie Cantu
Sep 7, 2025
Frances Marie Broussard Cantu, age 67, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Frances was born in New Orleans LA and move to Bay St. Louis, MS in her 20's with her husband and children.
Frances was a stay-at-home mom until her divorce, when she then worked as a caregiver and school kitchen assistant. She retired in 2023 and devoted her time...
Connie Perrin Leach
Sep 6, 2025
Connie Perrin Leach was born on January 7, 1965, in Marrero, Louisiana, to Linvell R. Holland and Eve Camilla Thomas. She graduated from high school and attended Nichols State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Connie worked as a blackjack dealer on LA Cruise Lines and at the Casino Royal in Las Vegas. She was a devoted wife to Paul Leach for over...
Jacqueline Kaye Schwartz
Sep 6, 2025
Jacqueline "Jackie" Schwartz, 73, of Jefferson, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Jackie was born on August 12, 1952 in New Orleans, LA to Jake and Odessa Schwartz.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Odessa Schwartz. She is survived by her brother, Jake Schwartz Jr., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will take place at Edmond...
William Kenneth Kearney
Sep 6, 2025
William "Bill" Kenneth Kearney, aged 84, of Waveland, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 21, 1941, in Crowley, LA, Bill was the beloved son of Charles Andrew Kearney and Rena White Kearney. He graduated from the University of Louisiana Lafayette with a degree in accounting in 1963 and...
Lt. Col. Lawrence Joseph Sprenz
Sep 4, 2025
Lt. Col. Lawrence Joseph Sprenz, affectionately known as "Larry" or "Louie Lawrence Louigi Tip Tanks Sprenz the First Esquire," departed this world peacefully at his home in Diamondhead, MS, surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on January 19, 1938, in Wauwatosa, WI, Larry was the cherished son of Joseph...
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