Obituaries
Bobby Lee McAlister
Jul 7, 2026
IT IS WITH DEEP SORROW THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF BOBBY LEE MCALISTER ON JULY 7TH, 2026. HE PEACEFULLY DEPARTED FROM THIS WORLD AT HIS HOME IN BAY ST LOUIS, MS. BOBBY WAS BORN ON JULY 19, 1961 AND RAISED IN MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI. BOBBY HAD A PASSION FOR OLD CARS AND HE LOVED SPENDING MOST OF HIS TIME WITH...
Emilie Renee Scianna
Jul 5, 2026
Emilie Renee SciannaSeptember 2, 1983 – July 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Emilie Renee Scianna, who entered eternal rest on July 5, 2026, at the age of 42.
Emilie was born on September 2, 1983, and was the beloved daughter of the late Luke Michael Scianna, Jr. and Brenda Demoruelle Scianna. She was preceded in death by...
Edwin Lee Dawsey
Jul 5, 2026
Edwin Lee Dawsey, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Covington, Louisiana. He was born on May 28, 1971, in Picayune, Mississippi. His life was marked by a steadfast devotion to his family, faith, and profession.
Edwin’s love for his family was the cornerstone of his life. He is survived by his wife, Brandi...
Emile Louis Mattei Jr.
Jul 3, 2026
Emile Louis Mattei Jr., a devoted family man, proud Marine veteran, innovative entrepreneur, and beloved friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on May 7, 1934, in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Hôtel-Dieu Hospital (the name of the hospital at that time), he grew up on Verbena Street in Gentilly (named...
Gloria Marjoe Breland Gex
Jul 3, 2026
Gloria Marjoe Breland Gex, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on January 29, 1940, in Caesar, MS to Vera Lee Breland and Joseph B. Breland, who precede her in death.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Gerald Calhoun Gex, her sister...
Gwendolyn Favre Barrett
Jul 2, 2026
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Favre BarrettBay St. Louis, Mississippi
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Favre Barrett, 64, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gwen was born on February 3, 1962, in Gulfport. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church and a proud...
Penny Lynn Ladner Bourgeois
Jun 30, 2026
Penny Ladner Bourgeois, 78, of Bay St. Louis, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Born on July 16, 1947 in New Orleans to Agatha and Clinton Ladner, Penny was a true New Orleans Lady and lived a life that reflected the city from which she hailed. A lover of soulful music, good food, and cold drinks, Penny had...
Donald Robert Wilson
Jun 29, 2026
Donald Robert Wilson passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Slidell LA at the age of 73.
Known as “Don” to his family and friends, he was born on March 2, 1953, in Jasper, AL. Following graduation from Walker High School, he worked in construction; during that time, he met and married Donna Skinner, also from Jasper. Together they had...
Parker David Waltman
Jun 25, 2026
Parker David Waltman, 27, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Parker was born on July 2, 1998, in Bay St. Louis, MS, to Raymond Waltman and Kathleen Gardache. He enjoyed playing his Xbox, eating (that boy loved to eat), loved wrestling, and spending time with family. Parker will be greatly missed by all who knew him, especially...
Dorothy Jane Larroux Kersanac
Jun 20, 2026
Dorothy Jane Larroux Kersanac, 89, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas, her children holding vigil across three states, and her grandchildren bringing her joy with songs and laughter in her final days.
Dot was born on February 6, 1937 at the old Kings-Daughters Hospital in Bay St. Louis, where her heart...
David Lee Van Patten
Jun 14, 2026
David Lee Van Patten, 50, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Bay St. Louis.
Born on September 16, 1975, at Vandenberg Air Force Hospital in California, David was a son, brother, father, veteran, and friend. He proudly served in the military for two years and was a disabled veteran.
David loved spending time outdoors and enjoyed...
Oren Bradley Bounds
Jun 14, 2026
Oren "Brillo" Bradley Bounds, 64, of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Bradley was born on April 8, 1962, in Bay Saint Louis, MS, to Oren and Betty Bounds. Preferring to spend most of his time behind the camera rather than in front of it, Bradley enjoyed traveling from faraway countries to local communities to depict life in...
Frederick William Rothwell Jr.
Jun 10, 2026
Frederick William Rothwell Jr., 91, of Kiln, Mississippi, passed away on June 10, 2026. Frederick was born on February 28, 1935, in San Diego, CA, to Frederick and Mildred Rothwell. He honorable served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces, six years in the Marines and three years in the Air Force. Frederick was a hard worker, both in his...
Paul Richard Eyster
Jun 10, 2026
Paul Richard Eyster, 64, of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Diamondhead, MS.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Paul was a devoted family man and a cherished friend whose warmth and enthusiasm brightened every room he entered.
For the past 25 years, Paul dedicated himself as the manager of Helm Paint and Supply in Mandeville, Louisiana, where his...
Norman James Sonier
Jun 7, 2026
Norman "Bubbie" James Sonier, 85, of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Norman dedicated his career as a Law Enforcement Officer with numerous branches of the State of Mississippi having retired from MS Dept. of Transportation and cherished spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Dominick and Lillian Favre Sonier,...
Frank Edward Cloud, Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Frank Edward Cloud Jr. passed away peacefully at home at the age of 73 on June 2, 2026 in Pearlington Mississippi. Frank was born in Chicago on August 12, 1952 to Frank Sr. and Loretta Cloud.
He is survived by his loving wife Sheila Cloud, nee Rafferty, with whom he was married for 40 loving years.
He is also survived by his...
Russel Anthony Bodin Jr.
Jun 2, 2026
Russel Anthony Bodin Jr., 70, of Waveland, MS and Metairie, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in the arms of his loving wife.
Russel was born on April 4, 1956, in Franklin, LA to Russel Sr. and Luna Bodin. A devoted husband, father, beloved “Poppy” to his six grandchildren, and “Booby” or “Rodney” to his friends and family. Russel...
George Thomas Adams
Jun 1, 2026
George Thomas Adams passed away on June 1, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 71. Lovingly known as "Tommy" to his family and friends, he was born on June 24, 1954, in Highland Park, Michigan. In 1963, he moved with his family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he spent his formative years.
Tommy was preceded in death...
Jerry Martin Weber, Sr.
May 30, 2026
Jerry Martin Weber Sr, 82, of Diamondhead, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Jerry was born in Michigan to Ralph Weber (1920) & Katheryn (Kellogg-1921) Weber on October 9, 1943. Mr. Weber honorably served in the Air Force from 1961 through 1969, as a Technical Sergeant. He served in Viet Nam in the Air Evacuation unit. After returning, moved...
Peter Anthony Breeden
May 29, 2026
Peter Anthony Breeden, 61, of Hattiesburg, MS died May 29th, 2026. He was born in New Orleans, LA on May 21st, 1965, growing up in New Orleans and on the MS Gulf Coast. He graduated from De La Salle High School and Loyola University. He later attended the University of Sothern Mississippi in Anthropology. He was employed in Customer Service....
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