Obituaries
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...
Denise L McDonald
Dec 14, 2023
Denise L. McDonald, 66, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Denise was born on November 1, 1957. She loved doing artwork, loved her gardens, and loved animals, especially her dogs, Ziggy (Boxer) and Marley (Jack Russell). Denise was preceded in death by her mother, Charlene Wilfong; father, Donald Auman; and mother-in-law, Anabel...
The Second Annual Celebration of Lights at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery & Mausoleum; December 9, 2023
Dec 9, 2023
The Inaugural Celebration of Lights will be held at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum on Saturday, December 9, 2023. Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. and candle-lighting to follow at 4:30 p.m. See below for livestream of the service.
Winnie Carter
Dec 7, 2023
Winnie Carter “GiGi” passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at her home in Kiln, MS.
Mrs. Winnie was born in New Orleans, LA, on March 12, 1942, to Roland Flick and Winnie Flick. She graduated from Bay High School and retired from school teaching after many years of service at Gulfview Elementary School and Hancock High School. Her favorite...
Kenneth Martin Taylor
Dec 7, 2023
Kenneth Martin Taylor, 66, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Kenneth was born on July 20, 1957 in New Roads, Louisiana. He had what he would describe as a "great life" and wouldn't have traded it for another. He took his roles in life as father and grandfather very seriously. He loved...
Carol Bezou Wahler
Dec 4, 2023
Carol Bezou Wahler passed away two weeks before her 77th birthday in the early morning of Monday, December 4, 2023.
Carol lived with her husband, Paul, of forty years in or near Washington, D.C. In recent years they settled in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to be near her family in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. After graduating from...
Ethel May Eason
Dec 4, 2023
Ethel May Eason, 85, left for her eternal home to be with our Lord and Savior, Monday, December 4, 2023. She went peacefully with her son Wayne and her daugter Cynthia at her side.
She was a resident of Diamondhead, MS.
Ethel was preceded in death by her husband Charles “Charlie” Byron Eason.
She is survived by her sons, Wayne...
James M. Jobert, Sr.
Dec 4, 2023
James M. Jobert, Sr., 70, of Bay St. Louis, MS, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.
He was born August 15, 1953, to Frank L. Jobert, Sr. and Shirley Solis Jobert. James retired from the Hancock County Road Department and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in...
Gloria "Doe Doe" Noto Cook
Nov 28, 2023
Gloria “Doe Doe” Noto Cook, 92, of Waveland, MS, went peacefully surrounded by family and friends Tuesday, November 28, 2023.
She was a long-time member of St. Clare Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking, sewing, dancing, and spending time with family and friends.
Gloria was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Cook, Sr; parents, Zona Yarborough Noto and...
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