Obituaries
Helen Cecile Wheeler
Jan 22, 2024
Helen C. Wheeler, 67, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Helen was born on December 23, 1956 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Hans and Della Schmidt. She made many friends during the 17 years she worked at Hollywood Casino before retiring. Helen was an amazing woman who loved many things, but the things she loved the...
Tyde Allen Woody
Jan 19, 2024
Tyde "Tyderman" Allen Woody, 25, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Friday, January 19, 2024.
Tyde was born on March 26, 1998 in Carbondale Illinois. He graduated from Bay High School in Bay St. Louis, MS. He loved spending time with his daughter, Nivaya.
Tyde enjoyed cleaning his car, playing basketball with friends, and playing his PS5. He was a wonderful and loving...
GeDohnne' Kerri White
Jan 18, 2024
GeDohnne’ Kerri White, known to friends and loved ones as “GiGi”, went to her heavenly rest on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
She was born on October 4, 1953, as the sixth of eight children of Johnnie A. White and Jewel (Welch) White in Winter Haven, FL. She was the loving mother to Myhria Hall (and Johnny Watzke) and grandmother to Harmony...
David Wayne Murrah
Jan 18, 2024
David Wayne Murrah, 70, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
David was born on February 15, 1953 to W. L. "Bill" and Arlene Murrah in Columbus, Mississippi, where he grew up and spent the majority of his life. David graduated from New Hope High School in 1972 and loved spending time with his three grandchildren whom he...
Jerry "Buddy" Guidry, Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Jerry "Buddy" Guidry, Jr., 58, of Bay Saint Louis, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.Buddy was born to Jerry, Sr. and Dessi Guidry on January 29, 1965 in Galliano, Louisiana, where he also grew up. Buddy worked as a tugboat deckhand. He moved to Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi in 1995. Buddy loved riding his motorcycle but favorite hobby...
David Lloyd Garcia
Jan 16, 2024
David Lloyd Garcia, 83, passed away on January 16, 2024.
David was born on January 7, 1941, in Bay St. Louis, MS to the late Lloyd and Madeline Garcia, and survived by his siblings, Claude, Peggy (Klein) and Philip.
David was married to Patricia Villere for 63 years in Waveland, Mississippi where they raised their four daughters, Theresa Bermond, the late Elizabeth...
Glenda Catherine Schneider Hunter
Jan 10, 2024
Glenda Catherine Schneider Hunter, 82, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Glenda was born on July 22, 1941 to William and Elidia Johnson in Louisiana. She was a proud member of the Sisters of Amvets Ladies Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Glenda was a very strong, caring, giving, and loving woman. She showed...
Ronald Lee Baker
Jan 9, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Baker, 72, of Highland, IN/Fulltime R.V. passed away January 9, 2024 in Slidell LA.Ronnie was a member of the Griffith Indiana Masonic Lodge, Woodmar United Methodist Church in Hammond, IN, The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. He had an Accounting Degree and a Culinary Arts Degree, and served in the United States Coast Guard Artillery....
Stephen Burdick Hand
Jan 8, 2024
Stephen Burdick Hand
July 21, 1941 - January 8, 2024
Steve Hand was known for his love and dedication to his dogs and was equally loyal to the many friends that he made and kept throughout his lifetime of public service. He was generous with his expertise in historic preservation, landscaping, architecture, politics, management, and construction. He took a special interest in...
Julie Christine Labbe'
Jan 8, 2024
Julie Christine Labbe', 63, of Waveland, MS passed away Monday, January 8, 2024 in Waveland.
Julie was a graduate of Bay High School.
Julie spent her time creating a welcoming and inviting home to family and friends. She hosted while cooking and entertaining in a true southern fashion. She would offer a full stomach and lots of laughs to anyone who crossed...
Arthur Neil "Bud" Garitty
Jan 8, 2024
Arthur Neil “Bud” Garitty, 59, of Shelbyville, KY passed away Monday, January 8, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
He was a member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly in Biloxi, MS, loved spending time with his family and enjoyed bowling.
Arthur was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Christian Garitty and sister, Kelly Jean Garitty.
He is...
Ariel Lynn Ladner
Jan 1, 2024
Ariel Lynn Ladner, 22, of Kiln, MS passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in Kiln, MS.
Ariel was a woman of Catholic faith. She loved her baby dolls, animals, and especially her dogs. Her favorite things consisted of wrestling, fireworks, four-wheeler riding, looking at antique cars, and going to parades with her family. Ariel's favorite person was her mama, as...
Ernest Richard Verdin
Dec 28, 2023
Ernest Richard Verdin, 83, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest S. and Viola Verdin, and four sisters, Corrine, Ethel, Jennie, and Emelda.
He is survived by one son, Richard Verdin (Belkys); two grandchildren, Garrett and Carmen; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held...
Edward "Buddy" Carver
Dec 26, 2023
Edward "Buddy" Carver was born in Bay St. Louis, MS to Andrew and Vivian Carver. He worked with Diamondhead Water and Sewer Department where he later retired. He loved to operate heavy equipment. His favorite past-times was joking, laughing, and talking with anyone that crossed his path. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his world, especially fishing with his great-grandson. He...
Anthony J. "Beany" Beverung
Dec 24, 2023
Anthony J. "Beany" Beverung, 80, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Anthony was born in New Orleans, LA and grew up in Chalmette. He attended Chalmette High School and became a talented football player and was named Mr. Chalmette. He also attended LSU. He went on to own and operate Beany's...
Troy Horace Rutledge
Dec 24, 2023
Troy Horace Rutledge of Bay St Louis passed away December 24, 2023. At the time of his death and for 8 years prior he lived at the home of his daughter Barbara (Bobbie) in Dallas, Texas. Troy was born in Nola, Mississippi, a small town near Brookhaven, on December 19, 1923 to Thomas and Mary (Ulmer) Rutledge. He was the...
Clement "Clem" Joseph DeLacroix, Jr.
Dec 24, 2023
Clement "Clem" Joseph DeLacroix, Jr., 66 of Picayune, MS passed away Saturday, December 24, 2023 in Picayune, MS.Clem was a member of the Westlawn Baptist Church in Picayune, MS. He was the founder of the West Hancock Fire and Rescue and an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and...
Raymond George Heitzmann
Dec 20, 2023
Raymond George Heitzmann, or Ray as he was called, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in Bay St. Louis, MS after a 10-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
He was born on January 8, 1950, in Bay St. Louis to Carl G. Heitzmann and Velma A. Zengarling Heitzmann.
Ray was a special person. Although he was born with a serious...
Michael Richard Reaves
Dec 19, 2023
Michael R. “Ricky” Reaves passed away on December 19, 2023, at the age of 49 years old. A resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, Ricky loved all that the coast had to offer. He spent his time fishing, at the beach, and hanging out with friends and family. Ricky was a master electrician by trade and most recently was...
Christy Lynn Depreo
Dec 15, 2023
Christy Lynn Depreo, 64, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, December 15, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
She enjoyed sewing and creating beautiful landscapes.
She was preceded in death by her father, Horace G. Davis, Jr. and brother, Billy Davis.
She is survived by her husband, Chuck Depreo; mother, Ruthie Davis; brother, Glenn Davis; two sisters, Stephanie...
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