Obituaries
Ernest Samuel "Ernie" Carver, Jr.
Aug 25, 2023
Ernest Samuel "Ernie" Carver, Jr., 84, of Waveland, MS passed away Friday, August 25, 2023 in Waveland, MS.
Ernie graduated from Bay High School (1957) and Delgado Community College. He served in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was a member of Shoreline Park Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis. He was employed and retired as a...
Joan Forsythe Starr
Aug 23, 2023
Joan Marilyn Forsythe Starr, 89, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Bay St. Louis.Mrs. Starr was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Frank Felty, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Dottie Starr; and great-grandson, Levi Broadhead.She is survived by her husband, Herbert E. Starr, Sr; two daughters, Diana Broadhead (Wayne) and Melody Felty; son, Herbert E. Starr Jr.;...
Elizabeth Brent Mathilda Ann Cox
Aug 18, 2023
Elizabeth Brent Mathilda Ann Cox, known to her family as Betty Brent and to others, as Bee, aged 69, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 in Gulfport, MS.
She was baptized at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church and was a lifelong member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church until Katrina washed it away.
She was in the Food and...
William Jules "Bill" Bourgeois, Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
William Jules “Bill” Bourgeois, Jr., of Waveland, MS, passed away in his home on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the age of 89.
Bill was born in New Orleans, LA, on February 14, 1934, to William Jules Bourgeois, Sr., and Genevieve Wolf Bourgeois. Following Genevieve’s death, Bill was raised by his aunt, Amelia Bourgeois Green of Lakeshore, MS. He knew...
Frank Jefferson Mollo
Aug 17, 2023
Going Home
Hi, I'm Frank Mollo, a devout Christian originally from New Jersey before ultimately retiring to Diamondhead, Mississippi. I have come to love it, saying just recently that "I am living my best life!”
This past year, I celebrated my 80th birthday. I told my son-in-law Dave then that 80 is the new 50. And now, Dave just turned...
William Scott Reynolds, Sr.
Aug 13, 2023
William Scott Reynolds, Sr., 76 of Pearlington, MS passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 in Pearlington, MS.
He was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Pearlington.
He enjoyed playing cards, computer games, and working on anything with a motor. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother who will be sadly missed by his family...
Robert "Bob" Paul Shoap
Aug 9, 2023
Robert Paul Shoap, 79, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
He was a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, and known as “Bob” to all.
Bob was born on January 7, 1944 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. After graduating in 1961 from Chambersburg Area Senior High School, he attended Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA. He was a member...
CarryDene P. Leblanc
Aug 8, 2023
CarryDene P. Leblanc, 79, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, MS.
She was a member of Christ's Sanctified Holy Church.
She loved cooking, dancing, some crafts, and coloring in adult coloring books.
CarryDene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Leblanc; parents, Sidney Plaisance and Armentine Matherne Plaisance; siblings, Evans...
Linda Darlene King
Aug 7, 2023
Linda Darlene King, 76, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on August 7, 2023.
Linda was born on September 24, 1946 to Evelyn and Alvin Hagler in Nashville, TN. Linda graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1964 and went on to mother four children. Linda was an excellent cook who loved entertaining, taking pride in creating a colorful and imaginative environment...
John Elwin Worrel, Sr.
Aug 6, 2023
John Elwin Worrel, Sr., died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the evening of August 6, 2023, at the age of 95. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Virginia Rive’ Worrel. He is survived by his four children, Ginger W. Adams of Bay St. Louis, MS, John E. Worrel, Jr. (Erin) of Mandeville, LA, Susan W. Meyers (Cullen) of Covington,...
Diane Yolande Cornwell Meith
Aug 5, 2023
Diane Yolande Cornwell Meith, 91, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Diane was born on April 30, 1932 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to Kenneth Lionel and Yolande Mary Garrison Cornwell. She graduated from Falls Church High School and attended Mary Madison College where she was the vocalist with the college orchestra. She married Robert Melvourne Meith on...
Donna Kay Buley Esperance
Aug 4, 2023
Donna Kay Buley Esperance, 55, of Slidell, Louisiana, entered into God’s kingdom on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Donna was born on May 5, 1968 to Kay Harper Buley Locklin and Donny Buley, of Gulfport.
Donna, a most loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, and sister is survived by her husband, Joseph Esperance; sister, Candy Buley Helveston; and brother, Wayne Buley,...
Thelma Piazza Niolet
Aug 4, 2023
Thelma Piazza Niolet, 97, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Thelma attended Holy Family Catholic Church. She loved crafts, ceramics, traveling, snow skiing, and attending the Long Beach Senior Center. Thelma especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Ernett Victor Niolet; parents, Pasqual and Mabel Piazza; and...
Ruth "Bette" Martin
Jul 31, 2023
Ruth "Bette" Braun Martin, nicknamed "Gypsy Queen Mother" referring to her penchant for constant travel, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. She had lost her fight with ovarian cancer. Her dear friends, Linda Jablonowski and Mary Seferlis were by her side when she passed. Bette attended several universities during her academic career, but got her degree in English and Drama...
John Dominick Russo, Jr.
Jul 28, 2023
John Dominick Russo, Jr, 23, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, July 28, 2023.
To know John is to know he would give his shirt off of his back to anyone in need. To him life was simple. He loved like he had nothing to lose and forgave like tomorrow was his last. He always made everyone around...
Chandler Wayne Garcia
Jul 28, 2023
Chandler Wayne Garcia, 21, of Bay Saint Louis, MS, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.
Chandler was of the Catholic Faith and was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
Chandler found humor in every situation, and his laugh was infectious to everyone around him. A child of many pranks, always good natured and pursuing...
James L. Ferrill
Jul 27, 2023
James L. Ferrill, 58, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.
He was known for telling Dad jokes. He enjoyed wood working, camping, boating and car racing.He was preceded in death by his father, Donald L. Ferrill; sister, Donna Plimpton;and brother-in-law, Gary Plimpton.He is survived by his loving wife, Susan D. Ferrill; mother, Judy Ferrill; children,...
Angel Scarabin Zimmerman
Jul 14, 2023
On Friday July 14, 2023, our treasured wife, mother, sister, and friend, Angel Marie Scarabin Zimmerman (65), of Bay St. Louis was called home to the Lord. Angel was a dedicated wife to her husband William “Buddy” Zimmerman and mother to Angela, Marlon, Bonnie, Jamison, Gracie, Carie, and Kellie. As a devote Christian and member of St. Clare Catholic Church,...
Carolyn Champagne Barielle Miers
Jul 13, 2023
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Carolyn Champagne Barielle Miers, lovingly known as Mimi, on July 13, 2023. Born on May 8, 1935 in Biloxi, Mississippi, Carolyn lived a full and vibrant life marked by her witty, elegant, wise, thoughtful, honest, supportive, and family-oriented nature. She is preceded in death by her beloved husbands James L. Miers Sr., and Roger...
Charles E. Suit
Jul 12, 2023
Charles E. Suit, 79, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023.
Charles (Charlie) or most affectionately known as Popa was a hardworking, loving man who loved to travel, spend time with his family and always ready to an enjoy a glass of red wine. He was always up for an adventure and was guaranteed to have a...
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