Obituaries
Clifton "Dale" Crays
Aug 9, 2026
Clifton "Dale" Crays, 60, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Dale was born to Dianne Moore in Augusta, Georgia on September 3, 1965. He enjoyed fishing and football, a devout LSU and New Orleans Saints fan. He was also quite the prankster. But the most important part of his life was his family, especially spending...
Frank Joseph Willoz, Jr.
Aug 8, 2026
Frank Joseph Willoz, Jr., 76, of Bay St Louis, MS, passed away in his home on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Frank was born on November 4, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Frank Joseph Willoz, Sr. & Irene Dufour Willoz. He lived a life marked by athletic achievement, public service, leadership, and an enduring devotion to family and friends. Raised in...
Larry Wayne Carver
Aug 7, 2026
Larry Wayne “Buddy” Carver, age 90, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, August 7, 2026.
Born April 25, 1936, to Ashford Carver and Eunice Nipper Carver, Larry was known to family and friends as Buddy, Dad, Grandad, and Dada. He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and proudly served our country for 20 years,...
Lisa Ann Austin
Jul 28, 2026
Lisa Ann (Wells) Austin, 59, of Kiln, MS, passed away July 28, 2026 in Gulfport, MS. She was born October 23, 1966 in Ohio. She was a resident of MS for many, many year. Lisa loved the Lord and looked forward to going to church. She enjoyed being there. She studied her Sunday School lessons and was ready when it...
Jeanette Stephens
Jul 26, 2026
Jeanette Stephens, aged 83 passed away in her home in Diamondhead MS on Sunday 26th July 2026.
Born Jeanette Lillian Rose Stephens in 1943 in the UK, she left home at 16 and emigrated to Australia. Jeanette returned home after 2 years having matured into a confident young woman. The desire to travel had been awakened and she went again to...
Linda
Jul 24, 2026
Sieglinde "Linda" H. Arceneaux passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at the age of 81 in Gulfport, MS. Linda was born on June 23, 1945 in Germany.
She is survived by five children, 12 grandchildren, three grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren, and also step-great-grandchildren.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Edmond Fahey Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Arceneaux.
Dr. Myrna Ladner Bourgeois
Jul 16, 2026
Dr. Myrna Ladner Bourgeois, PhD, of Waveland, MS, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the age of 88.
Myrna was born in Hancock County, MS, on January 3, 1938, to August and Myrtle Ladner of the Bayou La Croix Community. She graduated from Kiln High School before attending Pearl River Junior College, where she earned an associate’s...
Larry O. Helton
Jul 13, 2026
Larry O’Deane Helton, lovingly known to many as “Homer,” passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, in Kiln, Mississippi. Born on August 11, 1937, in Elmer, Missouri, Larry’s life was characterized by dedication to family, quiet strength, and lasting friendships.
Larry was the cherished son of the late Archie Helton and Effie Mae Helton. He was also preceded in death by...
Mary Catherine Gillen
Jul 12, 2026
Mary Catherine Gillen née Rogers, 82, of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in Shreveport, LA.
Mary was born in Magnolia, Arkansas to Clarence Rogers and Louise Rogers née Roton on November 7, 1943. She was educated at Fairpark High School, Shreveport, LA, and Forest Park Community College, St. Louis, MO. Mary married William F. Gillen Jr., and...
Bobby Lee McAlister
Jul 7, 2026
IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF BOBBY LEE MCALISTER ON JULY 7TH, 2026. HE PEACEFULLY DEPARTED FROM THIS WORLD AT HIS HOME IN BAY ST LOUIS, MS. BOBBY WAS BORN ON JULY 19, 1961 AND RAISED IN MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI. BOBBY HAD A PASSION FOR OLD CARS AND HE LOVED SPENDING MOST OF HIS TIME WITH...
Emilie Renee Scianna
Jul 5, 2026
Emilie Renee SciannaSeptember 2, 1983 – July 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emilie Renee Scianna, who entered eternal rest on July 5, 2026, at the age of 42.
Emilie was born on September 2, 1983, and was the beloved daughter of the late Luke Michael Scianna, Jr. and Brenda Demoruelle Scianna. She was preceded in death by...
Edwin Lee Dawsey
Jul 5, 2026
Edwin Lee Dawsey, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1971, in Picayune, Mississippi. His life was marked by a steadfast devotion to his family, faith, and profession.
Edwin’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his wife, Brandi...
Emile Louis Mattei Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
Emile Louis Mattei Jr., a devoted family man, proud Marine veteran, innovative entrepreneur, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 7, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Hôtel-Dieu Hospital (the name of the hospital at that time), he grew up on Verbena Street in Gentilly (named...
Gloria Marjoe Breland Gex
Jul 3, 2026
Gloria Marjoe Breland Gex, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Caesar, MS to Vera Lee Breland and Joseph B. Breland, who precede her in death.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Gerald Calhoun Gex, her sister...
Gwendolyn Favre Barrett
Jul 2, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Favre BarrettBay St. Louis, Mississippi
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Favre Barrett, 64, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gwen was born on February 3, 1962, in Gulfport. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and a proud...
Penny Lynn Ladner Bourgeois
Jun 30, 2026
Penny Ladner Bourgeois, 78, of Bay St. Louis, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Born on July 16, 1947 in New Orleans to Agatha and Clinton Ladner, Penny was a true New Orleans Lady and lived a life that reflected the city from which she hailed. A lover of soulful music, good food, and cold drinks, Penny had...
Donald Robert Wilson
Jun 29, 2026
Donald Robert Wilson passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Slidell LA at the age of 73.
Known as “Don” to his family and friends, he was born on March 2, 1953, in Jasper, AL. Following graduation from Walker High School, he worked in construction; during that time, he met and married Donna Skinner, also from Jasper. Together they had...
Parker David Waltman
Jun 25, 2026
Parker David Waltman, 27, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Parker was born on July 2, 1998, in Bay St. Louis, MS, to Raymond Waltman and Kathleen Gardache. He enjoyed playing his Xbox, eating (that boy loved to eat), loved wrestling, and spending time with family. Parker will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially...
Mark Andrew Danko
Jun 22, 2026
Mark Andrew Danko, from Meraux, Louisiana, passed away June 22, 2026, at the age of 52. Born on October 14, 1973, in Gulfport, Mississippi, he is the beloved son of Barbara and Russell Traina, and brother of Kenneth Danko.
Mark is the father of Mark Danko Jr., Jada Danko, and Destinee Duet. He also had six grandchildren and a host of...
Dorothy Jane Larroux Kersanac
Jun 20, 2026
Dorothy Jane Larroux Kersanac, 89, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas, her children holding vigil across three states, and her grandchildren bringing her joy with songs and laughter in her final days.
Dot was born on February 6, 1937 at the old Kings-Daughters Hospital in Bay St. Louis, where her heart...
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