Local Picayune, Mississippi Obituaries
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...
Towada Taylor Newkirk
May 10, 2024
"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10
Towada Taylor McCloud Newkirk was born on April 26, 1970, in Dunleith, MS to the late Willie Taylor, Sr. and Mackie B. Taylor. She accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of the late Reverend A. T. Thomas.
Towada was educated in the Leland Mississippi...
Pauline Moore Javery
Apr 10, 2024
Pauline Moore Javery was born February 28, 1928 to the late Augusta and Mary Moore in Alabama.She was an active member of Hartzell Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, an Eastern Star and Heroine of Jericho.She departed this life on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 embraced by loving family at her residence. She will be greatly missed by her lovely family and...
Odell Gray Leverette
Apr 4, 2024
He was born November 9, 1933 to the union of the late Henry and Mamie Leverette in Stateline, MS. On April 4, 2024 he was called home to rest with his personal Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Odell was a child of God and accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Pleasant Ridge United Methodist Church where he sang...
Maggie Mae Tyson
Mar 30, 2024
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalms 23:1
Funeral services will be held Monday, April 8, 2024 at 12 Noon at New Hebron Missionary Baptist Church. The visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Interment will be in the New Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. K. Martin Thomas is Pastor and Rev. George Tillman will...
Lloyd Johnson, Jr.
Mar 30, 2024
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Proverbs 3-:5-
Lloyd Johnson, Jr., 88, was born April 23, 1935 in Poplarville, MS to the late Lloyd Johnson Sr and Edna Johnson. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Nell Johnson,...
Felecia Deneice Breland
Mar 27, 2024
Felecia Deneice Breland, 67, affectionately known as “Neicey”, was born in Picayune, MS to the late Norvell and J. L. Breland on August 5, 1956.Neicey was a graduate of Picayune Memorial High School Class of 1973. Soon after high school, she began her employment career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Washington, DC. After leaving the FBI, she attended...
Tonja Lynette Hogan-Morris
Mar 15, 2024
Then Jesus said, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Memorial Service, Friday, March 22, 2024, 6:00 PM at the Church of the Living God, Temple 297, Moss Point, MS at 6:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Hart’s Chapel Baptist Church,...
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