Local Picayune, Mississippi Obituaries
Mary Ella Simmons Eaton
Nov 18, 2024
Mary Ella Simmons Eaton age 90 passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, a cherished member of both Picayune and Columbia MS. She faithfully served God throughout her life.
Mary Ella Eaton is a native of McComb, Mississippi. She is the youngest of thirteen (13) children born to the late Mr. Charlie Carpenter and Mrs. Lula Thompson Carpenter. She is a graduate...
Woodrow "Big Row" Smith
Oct 26, 2024
“For his anger endureth but a moment; In his favour is life: weeping my endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5
Memorial service will be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at First Cornerstone Baptist Church, 917 Cayten Street, Picayune, MS 39466, Bishop Vernon Robinson is Pastor, Rev. Robert Landor will be officiating at...
Arthur Collins, Sr.
Oct 8, 2024
Arthur Collins Sr. was born to David Collins Sr. and Rosa Crawford Collins on October 06, 1950, in Slidell, Louisiana.
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Arthur Collins Sr. departed this life on Tuesday October 08, 2024, at age 74, at his resident.
Mother of his son, Lee Collins. Father of Arthur (Raquanza) Collins II of Oakland CA., Stepdaughters: Kimberly Renee Jackson of Oakland CA., Theresa Griffith of...
Philon Rasean McKinsie, Sr.
Oct 5, 2024
Philon Rasan McKinsie, Sr.
I will lift mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord. Psalm 121:1 KJV
Funeral services for Philon McKinsie, Sr.,will be held Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. with Visitation from 10-11 a.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church. Elder Eric McKenzie of Eruption of Glory Community Church, Houston, TX,...
Taliyah Brianna Clark
Sep 30, 2024
Taliyah Brianna Clark
“IN my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.” Psalms 120:1KJV
Services for Taliyah Brianna Clark, 28 a native of Norfolk, VA who passed away on Monday September 30, 2024 at the University of Florida (Gainesville) Medical Center. Services will be held on Saturday October 12, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the First Cornerstone Baptist Church....
Joan Smith McGinty
Sep 29, 2024
Joan McGinty, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024 at Forrest General Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1951 in Poplarville, MS to the late Nathaniel Smith and the late Queen Ester Poole Smith Thomas.
Joan was a proud graduate of Todd Memorial High School, Poplarville, MS and Mississippi Valley State, Itta-Bena, MS with a degree in elementary...
Pastor Robert Earl Hawkins, Sr.
Sep 1, 2024
Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at First Cornerstone Baptist Church, 917 Cayten Street, Picayune, MS. Bishop Vernon Robinson is Pastor. Interment will be in the Picayune Cemetery with Military Honors.
A soldier has gained his crown, Robert (69) completed his service for the Lord on September 1, 2024 at the resident of Memorial Woodland...
Adolph "Butch" Collins
Aug 31, 2024
Adolph (Butch) Collins departed this life on Saturday August 31, 2024, at age 79, at his resident.
Mother of his children, Beverly Acker. Father of Leo (Lora) Acker of Panama, FL, Adolph Jermaine Acker Jr. of Slidell LA, Chiquita Acker of Pearlington, MS, Janainita Mitchell of Picayune, MS, Antonyio (Cassie) Acker of Omaha, AR, Cornelius (Jennifer) Acker of Pearlington, MS. Preceding...
Peggy Sue "Peg" Walton Cooper
Aug 24, 2024
“For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 (NIV)
A Graveside Memorial will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. at New Hebron Church Cemetery in Carriere, MS.
The world lost a beloved daughter, sister,...
Lavone Leo Ratcliff
Aug 14, 2024
Lavone “Leo” Ratcliff, a Purple Heart decorated Vietnam Veteran, passed away on August 14, 2024, in Baker, LA. Leo, as he was loving known to family and friends, was born May 13, 1948, to Cleo and Mildred Ratcliff. He attended Hope Elementary School and JJ Gullage High School, and upon completion of high school he was awarded a partial scholarship...
Oliver Paul Polk
Jul 15, 2024
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
Funeral service will be held Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Noon at First Cornerstone Baptist Church with Visitation...
Jimmie Hair
Jul 4, 2024
"The Lord is my Shepherd" Psalms 23:1
Memorial service will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery, 34888 Grantham College Drive, Slidell, LA 70460 with Military Honors.
Jimmie Hair was born to Jake and Annie Mae Whitehead Hair on November 29, 1953 in Shubuta, MS.
He was graduate of Picayune Memorial Hight School before joining the...
Jimmy Carlos James
Jun 13, 2024
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” Psalms 23:4
Jimmy Carlos James was born August 27, 1959, in Bogalusa, LA to Alice James Kelley and to the late Willie Doug Jones. His family raised him up...
Doris Parker
Jun 11, 2024
Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:10 (NKJV)
Funeral services for Doris Parker, age 77, of Picayune, MS will be held Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 12:00 Noon and viewing from 11:00 am until service time at East Jerusalem Baptist Church, 1124 Jerusalem Ave., Picayune, MS. Pastor Russell C. Davis, Officiant and Rev....
Shannon Michelle Parker
Jun 6, 2024
Shannon Michelle Parker, age 41, was born on October 30, 1982, to Lelar Parker and John Parker. Shannon proudly graduated from Hancock High School in 2001 and furthered her education at Xavier University before courageously enlisting in the United State Air Force. She devotedly served our nation with distinction for over two decades, retiring after 20 years and 6 months...
Rev. James Paul Avery, Sr.
Jun 5, 2024
Rev. James Paul Avery, Sr.
James Paul Avery, Sr. "Spookey", was born on October 9, 1946, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to the late Theodore Avery and Helen Griffin. After his mother’s passing, James was raised by his grandparents Chester and Mattie Griffin. On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, Spookey transitioned to eternal life.
James, a graduate of George Washington Carver High School in Picayune,...
Deacon James Edward Holt
Jun 2, 2024
Honoring the Life of Deacon James Edward Holt On June 2, 2024, God smiled down upon James Edward Holt and called him to rest. He was born to the late Samuel and Helen Holt in Marion County. To this union, twelve children were born with Edward as the fourth child. Edward accepted Christ at an early age, joining New Welcome Baptist Church...
Antonio Carlos " Russ"Mickel
May 30, 2024
"Remember, I beseech thee, that thou hast made me as the clay; and wilt thou bring me into dust again?' Job 10:9 KJVAntonio Carlos was the last child born to the late Christine Mickel on August 7, 1966.He accepted Christ as his personal savior and was a member of New Galilee Baptist Chruch under the leadership of his uncle, Reverend...
Nathaniel " Nate" Burnett
May 29, 2024
"The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want." Psalms 23:1Nathaniel Burnett was born August 14, 1939 to the late Jurell and Marie Burnett. On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, God sent his loving angels to bring him home to rest at the age of 84 years. He was a lifelong resident of Picayune, MS. He enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, playing pool,...
Xavier McKim Latigue
May 22, 2024
Xavier McKim was born March 6, 1988 to Linda Latigue and Kim Benford. He was employed with Rooms to God and had a great love for the Chicago Bears. One of Xavier greatest love was his loving wife, children, parents and family. God saw Xavier getting tired and a cure was not to be; So He put his arms around him...
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