Obituaries

Geraldine Annie Caillouet Melton

Geraldine Annie Caillouet Melton

May 27, 2024

Geraldine Annie Caillouet Melton, 62, was hospitalized at Ocean Springs Hospital on Monday, May 13, 2024 and passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024 with loved ones close by.

She was born to the late Jane Vena Parnell Webb and Gerald Edward Caillouet in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 2, 1961. She was married to the late "Joseph Melton"' for a...

Mary Fleming Young-Mallini

Mary Fleming Young-Mallini

May 26, 2024

Mary Ma ”Donna” Young-Mallini, 79 years old, passed in her sleep on Sunday, May 26th 2024. Her last days were spent with close friends and family either at her home or out and about. Saturday, May 25th, 2024, Donna attended a wedding and spoke of dancing and meeting new and old friends and was very excited about it.

Donna was born...

Alfred "Al" Louis Arnold

Alfred "Al" Louis Arnold

May 25, 2024

Alfred Louis Arnold "Al", 73, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2024 in Waveland, MS.

Al was the youngest of five children born to Carl and Viola Dubuisson Arnold.

Al attended St. Stanislaus and Bay High School, where he met the love of his life, Vicki McCaleb, and graduated in 1968. He attended Jefferson Davis Jr....

Charles "Charlie" Sandrock

Charles "Charlie" Sandrock

May 24, 2024

Charles "Charlie" Sandrock, 70, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024.Charlie was born on May 21, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He spent the last 25 years of his life in Bay Saint Louis. He loved life, loved his family, and loved a good beer, especially with his friends and family. He will be missed...

Cathy Belew McGraw

Cathy Belew McGraw

May 23, 2024

Cathy Belew McGraw was born July 21, 1954, to Edna Record Belew and Marion Wendell Belew, Sr. of Mt. Vernon, KY, and passed away on May 23, 2024, at the age of 69 in Bay Saint Louis, MS.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Robert Luther (Bob) McGraw, Jr., mother-in-law, Jimmie Cooper McGraw; daughter, Abigail McGraw Hode; son-in-law,...

Gertie Mae Hintz

Gertie Mae Hintz

May 22, 2024

Gertie Mae Hintz, 91, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

She was a member of Saint Ann Catholic Church.

Gertie enjoyed cooking, singing, playing card games and slot machines.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Hintz; and parents, Clovis and Gertrude Daigle.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Johnston; three...

Destin James Necaise

Destin James Necaise

May 20, 2024

Destin James Necaise, 38, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, May 20, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.

Destin was a member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.

He enjoyed hot rods, mud riding, sports with his two sons and spending time with his friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, David James Necaise; and sister, Angeline Marie Necaise.

He...

Sam Joseph Celino Sr.

Sam Joseph Celino Sr.

May 19, 2024

Sam Joseph Celino Sr., has peacefully gone to Heaven with his parents, wife and daughter on Sunday afternoon, May 19, 2024.   He was 85 years old.  Beloved husband of the late Barbara Katicich Celino, Loving Father of, Christian J. Celino (Betty), Colin J. Celino (Julie Crumley), the late Patricia C. Singley (the late Glenn C Singley), Sam J. Celino,...

Cleo "Lee" Hill

Cleo "Lee" Hill

May 19, 2024

Cleo “Lee” Hill, 77, of Lakeshore, Mississippi passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Bay St. Louis, MS.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and unexpected visits from her grandkids. She also enjoyed drinking coffee, even though she would have to microwave it every thirty minutes, because she would let it get cold, playing rummy...

Mary Frances Ladner Seymour

Mary Frances Ladner Seymour

May 19, 2024

Mary Frances Ladner Seymour; also known as "Tee"; also known as "Manky"; also known as "Mema"; but most importantly known as "Mama" 86, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 in Carriere, MS.Mary was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church where she was a eucharistic minister and a member of the...

Ruffie Loven Palmer

Ruffie Loven Palmer

May 17, 2024

Ruffie Loven Palmer, 74, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 in Bay St. Louis, MS.

                                                         John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten...

Tilson "Earl" Ainsworth, Sr.

Tilson "Earl" Ainsworth, Sr.

May 16, 2024

Tilson "Earl" Ainsworth, Sr., 79, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Earl was born on January 5, 1945. He attended St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Church. Earl joined the U.S. Army in 1967 and was a proud patriot. He loved art, traveling, antique collecting, and loved politics.Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine Clair Ainsworth;...

Ronnie Rodgers

Ronnie Rodgers

May 13, 2024

Ronnie Rodgers, 72, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.Ronnie was born on December 17, 1951 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. After graduating High School, he served in the U.S. Army. After discharge from the Army, he worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Laborers' International Union of North America.Ronnie was an avid sportsman and loved fishing...

Kyla Marie Berryman Childs

Kyla Marie Berryman Childs

May 9, 2024

Kyla Marie Childs, 56, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by family at her home in Jacksonville, Florida, May 9, 2024. Born in Los Angeles, California, on November 15, 1967, Kyla was known by all who met her as a strong, compassionate and vibrantly happy woman who loved her kids more than anything in the world.When she...

Anthony "Tony" George Myers

Anthony "Tony" George Myers

May 8, 2024

Anthony "Tony" George Myers, 65, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Don & Meg Myers.

He is survived by his wife, Ella McFarlan Myers; son, Tim Epperson; daughter-in-law, Amy Epperson; granddaughter, Emily; grandson, Lincoln; brother, Stephen; sister, Margaret; numerous extended family and friends; and Boots, his cat.

In...

Inger Phillips

Inger Phillips

May 8, 2024

Inger Phillips, 99, was a long-time resident of Bay St. Louis and Diamondhead, MS. She died in her sleep on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Inger was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, on October 12, 1924. She was an accomplished classical pianist and won a country-wide competition at age 10. In her teens, she performed in kayak demonstrations in which they would overturn...

John “Michael” Bolian

John “Michael” Bolian

May 8, 2024

John “Michael” Bolian, 47, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

Michael was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 9, 1976. He was a graduate of St. Stanislaus and Mississippi Stateand a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Bay St. Louis.  He loved to cheer on his two favorite teams, the Saints and the Bulldogs, while hanging out with family and...

Robert Patrick Hansen

Robert Patrick Hansen

May 6, 2024

Robert Patrick Hansen, 72, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. Robert was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 2, 1952 to Shirley and Erling Hansen. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi for 1 year. He worked in the shipbuilding industry at Bergeron Shipyard. Then he went to Nunez Community College to get his LPN degree....

Shane Michael Adams

Shane Michael Adams

May 5, 2024

Shane Michael Adams, 47, of Kiln, MS passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.

Shane enjoyed camping, classic cars (Volkswagens), woodworking, hunting, fishing, riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, gardening, animals and boating. He loved spending time with his family and drinking with Jesus. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and cousin who will be sadly missed by his...

Charles Nieves Jr.,

Charles Nieves Jr.,

May 4, 2024

Charles Nieves Jr., 59 of Diamondhead, MS passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Diamondhead.Mr. Nieves is survived by his mother, Ligia Reavis; sister, Dorinda Curbelo; brother-in-law, Jose Curbelo; niece, Reina Curbelo; five nephews, Eric Plouse, Matthew Swain, Antonio Anacleto, Jeremiah Curbelo, Isiah Curbelo; and two step-brothers, Mike Reavis and Scott Reavis.A Memorial Service will be Tuesday, May 14, 2024,...