Local Picayune, Mississippi Obituaries
Ray "Peter" Antoine Hurd
Dec 20, 2024
Ray "Peter" Antoine Hurd
“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. in New Palestine Cemetery for Ray “Peter” Antoine Hurd, 60, of San Francisco, CA who died December 20, 2024 in San Francisco, CA.
The Elder...
Nicklas Stewart Jones
Dec 16, 2024
Nicklas Stewart Jones
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16 KJV
Nicklas Stewart Jones was born on December 14, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. On Monday, December 16, 2024, God spoke to Nicklas and took him home.
Nicklas was preceded in death by...
Christian Jay Bates
Nov 28, 2024
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4
Christian Jay Bates age 36 passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024 in Pearl, MS. Christian Jay Bates was born to Eileen Bates and Christian...
Minister Elizabeth "Bessie" Trotter
Nov 23, 2024
Minister Elizabeth “Bessie” Trotter
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Elizabeth Trotter was born August 15, 1946. On Saturday, November 23, 2024, she peacefully gained her wings at Slidell Memorial Hospital in Slidell, LA at the age of 78.
She leaves in love, four daughters; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; five sisters; one brother;...
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,...
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