Obituaries

Local Picayune, Mississippi Obituaries

Flora Bridges Gaston

Flora Bridges Gaston

Jan 19, 2026

Flora Dean Gaston

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” Psalm 23:4

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1190 South Beech Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Pastor Louis Thomas will officiate at the service.

Flora Dean Bridges Gaston was born...

Corey Fantroy "Big Coke" Vaughn

Corey Fantroy "Big Coke" Vaughn

Jan 19, 2026

Corey Vaughn, affectionately known as “Big Coke,” passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 54.

He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, affectionate son, loving brother, and a dear friend to many.

A lifelong sports fan, he especially loved Maroon Tide Football and fondly remembered their 1986 Championship Title. Corey worked at Alpek Polyester, where he was...

A. D. Roy

A. D. Roy

Jan 13, 2026



A.D. Roy

“THE LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

A. D. Roy was born December 13, 1946, to the late A D and Bernethia Burton in Picayune, MS. He was married to the late Dora Roy. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School in Picayune, Mississippi and a US Army Veteran. He was employed as...

Lloyd B Stallings, Jr.

Lloyd B Stallings, Jr.

Jan 9, 2026

Lloyd Stallings, Jr.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me,” Philiippians 4:13 KJV

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Baptist Church, 2106 Walker Street, Picayune, MS 39466, with Visitation one hour prior to service time. Rev. Van Bolden will officiate at the services. Interment will be in the Picayune Cemetery,...

Dexter Bernard Burnett

Dexter Bernard Burnett

Jan 4, 2026

Dexter Bernard Burnett

“I’m Free, My Soul is Resting”

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Outreach Ministries, 499 Jarrell Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 at Brown’s Funeral Home, 1011 Rosa Street, Picayune, MS 39466 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, January 17, 2026 from Noon...

Joseph Hubert DeCuir, Sr.

Joseph Hubert DeCuir, Sr.

Jan 3, 2026

Joseph Hubert DeCuir, Sr. 

Funeral services will be held at Kaycee Hall, 408 Carroll Street, Picayune, MS on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to service.

Joseph Hubert “Plug” DeCuir Sr., a longtime resident of Picayune, Mississippi, affectionately known these days as “Pops”— passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Plano, Texas, at the age...

Felix "Tim" Orlanda Huderson

Felix "Tim" Orlanda Huderson

Dec 21, 2025

Felix “Tim” Orlanda Huderson

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7

Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, 500 Weems Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pastor Wyman Gauldin will officiate at the...

Coach KreSean JaLee Bowens

Coach KreSean JaLee Bowens

Dec 14, 2025

“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:00 Noon at Picayune School District Auditorium, 706 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466. Reverend Charlie Wash will officiate at the service. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service...

Rochell Mark, Jr.

Rochell Mark, Jr.

Nov 17, 2025

Rochell “Boo Boo” Mark, Jr.

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” Psalm 91:1

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church, 2099 James Thomas Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Rev. Van Bolden will officiate at the services. Private Interment...

Jeffery Ferguson Washington

Jeffery Ferguson Washington

Nov 9, 2025

Jeffery Ferguson Washington 

“The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?.. Psalm 27:1

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at East Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 1124 Jerusalem Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466 with Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Interment will be in the New Palestine Cemetery. Pastor, Rev. Russell C. Davis...

Emanuel Trotter

Emanuel Trotter

Oct 24, 2025

Emanuel Trotter

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at New Beginnings Missionary Baptist Church, 204 Virginia Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466, with Pastor Harvey Benard officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, November 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m....

Sylvester Leroy "Fat Man" Stubbs, Jr.

Sylvester Leroy "Fat Man" Stubbs, Jr.

Oct 24, 2025

Sylvester Leroy Stubbs, Jr.

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”     Mathew 6:33 KJV

Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Van Bolden will be the officiant. Visitation will be held Friday, October...

Elister "Pig" Harrell

Elister "Pig" Harrell

Oct 19, 2025

Elister “Pig” Harrell

“Do not grieve; for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10

He was known by all as “Pig”, but was named Elister Harrell and born July 17, 1967, to the late Mr. Adolph and Mrs. Glady’s Harrell. On October 19, 2025, God’s Angel’s came and gave Elister his wings. He passed away at Forrest General Hospital,...

Vincent Edwin Stallings

Vincent Edwin Stallings

Oct 12, 2025

Vincent “Luke” “Bro-Law” Stallings was born on June 26, 1962 to Theodore and Mary Stallings in Chicago, IL. He moved to Picayune, MS at an early age. He attended Picayune High School, Class of 1980. “Cool Hand Luke” loved a good time, and it was at a gathering that he met Linda, his wife of 36 years. He worked for...

Christopher Lee Norwood

Christopher Lee Norwood

Oct 4, 2025

Christopher Lee Norwood

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”   II Timothy 4:7 KJV

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at First Cornerstone Baptist Church, 917 Cayten Street, Picayune, Mississippi. Bishop Vernon Robinson, Pastor / Officiant, and Dr. Picasso Nelson, Sr., Eulogist. Entrusted...

Helen Willie Taylor

Helen Willie Taylor

Sep 30, 2025

Helen Willie Taylor

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am there ye may be also.” John 14:3 KJV

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at1:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Rev. Wyman Gauldin, Pastor will officiate at the service and Rev. Ronald...

April Lanette Woullard Poole

April Lanette Woullard Poole

Sep 22, 2025



“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

April Lanette Woullard Poole was born to the late Elder Arthur Noel Woullard and Ruth Anna Woullard on April 18, 1963.

She was baptized at an early age by her father, then again by the late Elder Willis Carter.

April graduated from Petal High...

Jeremy Dan-Yelle Antoine

Jeremy Dan-Yelle Antoine

Sep 6, 2025

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

Mr. Jeremy Dan-Yelle Antoine, beloved son, father, brother, and friend, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the age of 38.

Jeremy was born on December 28, 1986, to Ronald Antoine and Georgia Antoine...

Kayla De'Nea Causey

Kayla De'Nea Causey

Aug 11, 2025

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and save those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalms 34:18

Kayla De’Nea Causey, beloved daughter of Rosalind and Kevin Causey, and cherished twin sister, passed away at the tender age of 16. Kayla was a bright light to all who knew her. She touched many hearts with her kindness, her laughter, and her love...

Anterio Joshaun Jones

Anterio Joshaun Jones

Aug 7, 2025

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1

Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 1190 South Beech Street, Picayune, MS 39466. Rev. Louis Thomas, Pastor will officiate at the service.

Anterio was born March 28, 1987 to his loving and devoted mother, Mary Jones.

He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist...