Obituaries

Pamela Lee Horton Bosma Goodman

Pamela Lee Horton Bosma Goodman

Nov 11, 2025

Pamela Lee Horton Bosma Goodman, 67, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Pamela graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelors in HR, was a bartender, and also worked at the Army Ammunition Plant and retired from the Human Resources Service Center at Stennis Space Center. In high school, she...

Shirley Ann Cucurullo

Shirley Ann Cucurullo

Nov 10, 2025

Shirley Ann Cucurullo, born February 1, 1936, in Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 10, 2025, at age 89. She was a longtime resident of Kiln, Mississippi.

Shirley was preceded in death by her father Guy Cucurullo, and mother Theresa Cucurullo. She is survived by her beloved daughter Jude Cepriano (Jeremie); 4 adored grandchildren Danielle Harry,...

Robert "Bryan" Healy

Robert "Bryan" Healy

Nov 9, 2025

Robert "Bryan" Healy, 56, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Bryan was born in Mobile, AL on October 29, 1969 to William and Dixie Healy. After high school, he worked at Empire Truck Sales as a salesman and in Construction Management as a Field Supervisor. Bryan had a fascination with trains and cars, but especially loved...

William "Bill" Rodham Kenner

William "Bill" Rodham Kenner

Nov 7, 2025

William “Bill” Rodham Kenner passed away surrounded by loved ones at his happy place – his beach house in Bay St. Louis, MS – on Friday, November 7 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was born November 6, 1954, to Ruth Faye Gatewood Kenner and Jack Wade Kenner, Sr. in Memphis, TN.

He attended Campus School and East High School...

Janell N. Bourgeois

Janell N. Bourgeois

Nov 7, 2025

Janell N. Bourgeois, 80, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on November 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Janell is preceded in death by her father, Ceville Necaise; mother, Rozenia Hoda; husband, Warren Bourgeois Sr.; sisters, Mildred Ladner, Genevive Ladner, and Bertha Parker; and brothers, James Necaise, Bernell Necaise, and J.C. Necaise.

She is survived by a sister, Mardell Tomasich;...

Ethel Schindler Green

Ethel Schindler Green

Nov 6, 2025

Ethel Schindler Green (1928-2025) of Bay Saint Louis was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on November 6th at the age of 97. Ethel was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Claude “Sanford” Green, Sr., two sons, John David Green, Sr. and Patrick Wayne Green, and grandson Caleb Patrick Green. She attended both St. Rose...

Maclovia Garcia-Chavez

Maclovia Garcia-Chavez

Nov 2, 2025

Maclovia Garcia-Chavez, born on December 29, 1928, in Los Culebros, Jalisco, Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. She was a beloved figure and will be missed deeply by her family and friends.

Maclovia was a joyful presence in the lives of her children: Juan Garcia, Golla Garcia, Juvenal Garcia, Ruben Garcia, Carlos Garcia, and...

Becky Lynelle Gillihan

Becky Lynelle Gillihan

Oct 23, 2025

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Becky "Meme" Lynelle Gillihan, 60, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Becky was born on March 9, 1963 in San Diego, CA.

Becky was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Pulsifer; and brother, Bruce Robin Kennedy.

She is survived...

Thomas Victor Baxter III

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

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...

Mary Kathryn Davis

Mary Kathryn Davis

Oct 20, 2025

Mary Kathryn (Katy) Davis, 79, of Colorado Springs passed away in Gulfport, MS on October 20, 2025, unexpectedly while undergoing cancer treatment. Katy was born in Pueblo, CO on August 1st, 1946, to Tomasita and Guadalupe Garcia, the oldest of ten children. She grew up in Pueblo, lived in California for a short while, and settled in Colorado Springs. She...

Helen Ruth Watkins

Helen Ruth Watkins

Oct 20, 2025

Helen "Ruthie" Watkins, 66, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Ruthie was born on December 3, 1958 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Albert and Shirley Gauley.

Ruthie was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Lee Watkins; and sister, Cynthia Arnold.

She is survived by two sons, Mikel Watkins and Larry Watkins; four grandchildren, Gwendolyn Watkins, Samuel...

Shirlene Ann Odham

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...