Obituaries
David Michael Kent, Sr.
Jan 7, 2026
David "Dave" Michael Kent Sr., born on June 28, 1959, in Albany, New York, passed away on January 7, 2026, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. He was known for his love of life and passions that included New York Giants football, New York Yankees baseball, and enjoying a cold Miller Lite.
Dave's educational journey culminated in earning his GED. Throughout his...
William "Michael" Ladner
Jan 2, 2026
William "Michael" Ladner, 55, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026. He will be remembered as a man whose warmth and humor left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. Michael was known for his goofy personality and natural ability to make people smile. He was honest, hardworking, and deeply thoughtful. He...
Clifford Anthony Green, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Clifford Anthony Green Jr. passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the home he built for his family in Pass Christian, Mississippi, after bravely fighting his battle with cancer.
Born on October 17, 1957, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Clifford grew up in Bucktown, Louisiana, and graduated from East Jefferson High School. His service to his country as a United States...
Terrence Joseph Cullen
Dec 28, 2025
Terrence Joseph Cullen, age 77, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at St. Oaks Care Center in Carriere, Mississippi.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Bernadette Burlett Cullen and their three children: Joseph F. Williamson (Wendy), Robert Kevin Williamson (Kimberly), and Bridgette M. Williamson (Kerry). He is also survived by five grandchildren: Courtney L. Thornhill (Kevin), Meghan...
Kenneth Wayne Rayborn
Dec 24, 2025
Kenneth Wayne Rayborn,71, of Waveland, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Waveland, MS. Born in Starkville, Mississippi, he was the beloved son of Talmadge and Rena Jean Rayborn.
Kenneth graduated from Bay High School in 1973 and continued his education at Pearl River Community College and Mississippi State University. A proud member of the Mississippi State Marching Band...
William "Billy" Cuevas
Dec 19, 2025
William “Billy” Cuevas, 53, of Bay Saint Louis died December 19, 2025. He was born May 19, 1972, in Laurel to Lena Jane Page.
He died following a major cardiac event on his wedding anniversary as he and wife, Vickie, traveled for a weekend celebration. His sudden death leaves an enormous void for his family and friends.
Billy was a loving, caring...
Wanda Rogers Haskell
Dec 17, 2025
Wanda Rogers Haskell, 78, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in her beautiful home beside her devoted and loving husband, Dewight Haskell, on December 17, 2025. Wanda was born on August 31, 1947, to Freddie Rogers and Lois Boudreaux. As the daughter of a Navy serviceman, her early years were shaped by movement and adventure; Wanda spent much of her...
Theodore Michael Adams
Dec 17, 2025
Theodore Michael Adams, 46, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 1979 to Billy and Susan Adams.
Theodore was preceded in death by his mother, Susan Adams. He is survived by his father, Billy Adams; son, Alexander A. Adams; sister, Michelle Lynn Adams; nephew, Patrick Lee Redmon; and...
Patricia Lynelle Caldwell
Dec 15, 2025
Patricia Lynelle Caldwell, 86, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. She was born on July 12, 1939 in Jennings, Louisiana to Henry and Dorothy Drake.
Patrica is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Dorothy Drake; son, Jaime Knight; and brother, Norman Drake.
She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, David Caldwell;...
David Thomas Shipman
Dec 11, 2025
David Thomas "Tommy" Shipman, 73, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
Tommy was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to George and Bernice Shipman, and raised by his mother and Eugene Lackey.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Jerry and Randy Lackey.
He is survived by one son, David Shipman II; one daughter, Leslie (Ivan)...
Ingeborg D. Felder
Dec 11, 2025
Ingeborg D. Felder, born on April 23, 1927, in Weilburg, Germany, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi.
Ingeborg was a beloved member of her family, leaving behind loving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by her son, John K. Felder (Doris), daughter, Sharon F. Jacobi (Al), son, Gerald D. Felder, and daughter, Karen F....
Fourth Annual Celebration of Lights; Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum
Dec 11, 2025
The Fourth Annual Celebration of Lights will be held at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. and candle-lighting to follow.
Lora Nugent
Dec 10, 2025
Lora Nugent 80, of Kiln, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Slidell, LA.
Born in Picayune, MS, Lora was a proud graduate of Pearl River Central in 1964. She dedicated her career to working at Hyde Security at NASA Stennis Space Test Site, where her passion and determination made a lasting impression.
Lora found joy in the simple pleasures...
Samuel David Schoonmaker
Dec 10, 2025
Samuel “Sambo” Schoonmaker, age 55, a beloved husband, devoted father, and loyal friend, passed away and leaves behind a deep tenderness in the hearts of all who knew him. Sambo was a man of rare goodness — steady, kind, compassionate — and he carried that goodness with a humor and wit that could brighten even the hardest day. His quick...
Victor Ross "Rooster" Maurigi
Dec 8, 2025
Victor Ross "Rooster" Maurigi, 79, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Monday, December 08, 2025, in Gulfport, MS surrounded by his devoted family.
Ross was born August 8, 1946, and raised in Bay St. Louis, MS. He played basketball at Bay High, PRCC and USM. He worked for Otis Elevators and surveyed for Chiniche in the early 70’s. Then, moved...
Etna "Dale" Van Loan
Nov 27, 2025
Etna "Dale" Martin Van Loan, 79, of Hilliard, Ohio and currently residing in Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.
Dale was born in Hattiesburg, MS in 1946 to William Donald and Frances Martin. She went to Hattiesburg High School and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Mathematics. She...
Deborah Ann Yurtkuran
Nov 22, 2025
Deborah Ann “Debbie” Yurtkuran, 72, passed away on November 22, 2025 in Diamondhead, Mississippi, after a brief and fiercely fought battle with esophageal cancer. She left this world surrounded by her family, who will forever carry her love and spirit with them.
Debbie was born on May 12, 1953, in Middletown, Ohio, to her mother Lucille. When she was still an infant,...
Leroy Joseph Halstead
Nov 19, 2025
Leroy Joseph Halstead, affectionately known as “Lee”, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at his home in Diamondhead, Mississippi, at the age of 61.
Born on September 4, 1964, in Marrero, Louisiana, Lee spent his early childhood there before moving with his family to West Virginia. He grew up on a cherished family farm, a place he spoke of often...
Stephen Victor Reboul
Nov 18, 2025
Stephen Victor Reboul, a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on November 18th in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. Steve was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 15, 1953, to his devoted parents, Harvey Crassons Reboul and Alma Elizabeth Ducote, who instilled in him the values of loyalty, generosity, and...
Donald Arthur Koenenn
Nov 12, 2025
Donald A. Koenenn, age 81, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Donald was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, born on May 18, 1944, to Arthur and Martha Koenenn. He graduated from Hancock North Central where he found his love for the game of football. He had a 42-year career at Winn Dixie where he had...
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