Obituaries

Ann Chapman Stieffel

Ann Chapman Stieffel

Feb 10, 2024

Ann Chapman Stieffel passed away on February 10, 2024 at the age of 90. She was born on November 4, 1933, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and moved to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, at a young age with her family. Ann cherished her upbringing near Washington Street and Chapman Road, where her love for horses blossomed and her passion for sailing...

Patsy Sue Cole Wilson

Patsy Sue Cole Wilson

Feb 10, 2024

Patsy Sue Cole Wilson, 95, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away peacefully Saturday, February 10, 2024, with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by her side.

Patsy was born on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1928, in Redwood, Mississippi at the Milldale family home. The Cole family moved from Redwood to Biloxi in 1934 and resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from...

Lawson W Stroud

Lawson W Stroud

Feb 9, 2024

Lawson W. Stroud, born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on November 14, 1934, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in Kiln, MS.

Mr. Stroud served in the United States Air Force from 1955-1977 as a Master Seargent. He then went on to work in for the Civil Service and retired in 1994. 

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Jean Payne;...

Frank W. Boughton

Frank W. Boughton

Feb 9, 2024

Frank W. Boughton, 79, of Pearlington, MS passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in Slidell, LA.

He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp., New Orleans Firefighter, School Teacher, and a member of Boilermaker Union #37

He is survived by his wife, Linda Boughton of Pearlington, MS; three children, Lorraine Boughton, Lisa Boughton, and Louis Boughton all of Pearlington, MS;...

Thomas Adrien Bratton

Thomas Adrien Bratton

Feb 5, 2024

Thomas Adrien Bratton (93) of Waveland, Mississippi, passed away February 5th, 2024. He had struggled for four weeks to recover from multiple injuries he suffered from a fall in his home in early January.

Thomas was born in Thorsby, Alabama to parents Willie Thomas Bratton and Thelma Delene Bratton. After graduating from Jemison High School, Jemison, Alabama, in 1949, Thomas joined...

Lucille Geoffrey Bourgeois

Lucille Geoffrey Bourgeois

Feb 2, 2024

Lucille Geoffrey Bourgeois, 96, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 in Bay St. Louis.

Mrs. Bourgeois was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church in Bay St. Louis. She enjoyed collecting angels, dancing, and cooking. She will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Mrs. Bourgeois was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley...

Teodoro "Ted" Isidro Urreta

Teodoro "Ted" Isidro Urreta

Jan 31, 2024

Teodoro Isidro Urreta, Chief Warrant Officer 3, US Army, Retired, passed away on January 31st, 2023 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. Known as "Ted" by his family and friends, he was born on May 15th, 1935, in Guayama, Puerto Rico, the only child of Jose Albert Urreta & Dolores Villodas.

Ted and his family emigrated to the US when he was...

Verna Edith Martinez

Verna Edith Martinez

Jan 29, 2024

Verna Edith David King Martinez, 95, of Waveland, MS passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 in Waveland, MS.

She was a member of St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland, MS. Mrs. Martinez grew up in Louisiana. She was a musician, singer, and lead guitarist for over 70 years. She also wrote music and shared it with friends and family members. She...

Harry Glynn Roy, Jr.

Harry Glynn Roy, Jr.

Jan 26, 2024

Harry Glynn Roy, Jr. 71, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 in Diamondhead, MS.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #1522 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

Harry enjoyed coin and stamp collecting. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, brother and uncle who will be...

Marilyn Cuti Hille

Marilyn Cuti Hille

Jan 26, 2024

Marilyn Cuti Hille, 87, a native of New Orleans and resident of Bay St. Louis for 66 years was greeted by our Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024.

 Marilyn was born on July 30, 1936. She was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and graduated from Dominican High School and College. She was a homemaker and had...

Michael P. Larroux

Michael P. Larroux

Jan 24, 2024

Michael Paul Larroux, also known simply as Michael P., 77, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. Michael P. was born on August 3, 1946, to Helen Brighenti Larroux and Jean Francois (Jimmy) Larroux. A native and lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis, Michael was educated at St. Joseph Academy, St. Stanislaus College, and the University...

Yvette Hulbert

Yvette Hulbert

Jan 22, 2024

Yvette Hulbert, 90, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, January 22, in Kiln, MS.

Yvette, daughter of George and Mathilde Lutz, was born in Strasbourg, France on January 29, 1933. She met her husband, Donald when he was a “GI” from the Bronx serving with the Army Air Corps in Germany. Yvette and Don were married on November 26, 1953...

Helen Cecile Wheeler

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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....

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