McDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services

McDonald Funeral Home and Cremation Services McDonald Funeral Home has been serving Picayune area families since 1917. We moved to our present home at 401 West Canal Street in 1963. McDonald, Sr.

We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come. McDonald Funeral Home's reputation for fine service began over 100 years ago when Claiborne McDonald started a funeral service and furniture store on West Canal Street in 1917. Shortly afterward, our founder devoted himself to the funeral profession full-time at a new location at Rester Street and Williams Avenue. Our firm has only changed locations once since its establishment at Rester Street and Williams Avenue. Sons, Tom and Claiborne McDonald III, took over the funeral home upon our founder's death. Tom stayed with the firm up until retirement in the mid-1970's, and Claiborne operated the funeral home until his death in 1979. The funeral home was owned by Edith McDonald, wife of Claiborne McDonaldIII until her death in 2008. At the time of Edith McDonald's death, her son Stephen L. took over ownership along with his wife, Ann. Stephen marks the third generation of the McDonald family to operate the funeral home.

Funeral Services for Annie Merle Pearson Hedgepeth, age 88, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, ...
02/24/2026

Funeral Services for Annie Merle Pearson Hedgepeth, age 88, of Picayune, MS, who passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00 am at Lee's Chapel #1 Baptist Church.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at McDona...

No matter the time of day, we are here for you. 🤍When the unexpected happens, having someone you can rely on makes all t...
02/24/2026

No matter the time of day, we are here for you. 🤍
When the unexpected happens, having someone you can rely on makes all the difference. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide guidance, support, and care during life’s most difficult moments.

Serving families with compassion and dignity is our highest priority. Whenever you need us, we’re just a phone call away.

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that the family of Patricia “Tootsie” Thiessen announces her sudden passin...
02/23/2026

It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that the family of Patricia “Tootsie” Thiessen announces her sudden passing on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Slidell Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, March 2, 2026, at 1:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home Chapel.

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Funeral Services for Mary Minnie Woods, age 87, of Poplarville, MS, who passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, will be ...
02/23/2026

Funeral Services for Mary Minnie Woods, age 87, of Poplarville, MS, who passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, will be held Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 2:00 pm at Springhill Baptist Church, Poplarville, MS.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Spr...

Raymond J. Audler, age 73, of Picayune, MS who passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025.Services are under the direction of Mc...
02/23/2026

Raymond J. Audler, age 73, of Picayune, MS who passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Services are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.

Raymond was born New Orleans, LA, but lived with in Picayune with his sister, Linda and her husband Charles for the last several years of his ...

Monday Moments đź’›Each new week brings opportunities for connection, kindness, and quiet hope.
02/23/2026

Monday Moments đź’›
Each new week brings opportunities for connection, kindness, and quiet hope.

02/21/2026
In Loving Memory of Joree Spiers KingAugust 31, 1935 - February 18, 2026"Well done, good and faithful servant… enter int...
02/20/2026

In Loving Memory of Joree Spiers King

August 31, 1935 - February 18, 2026

"Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord." - Matthew 25:23

With humble hearts and unwavering faith in God’s promise of eternal life, we celebrate the beautiful homegoing of...

Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Wilma Lee Ausborn Brasfield, age 96, of Picayune, MS who passed away ...
02/20/2026

Memorial Services will be held at a later date for Wilma Lee Ausborn Brasfield, age 96, of Picayune, MS who passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.

Arrangements are under the direction of McDonald Funeral Home.

A native of Earle, AR, she worked in financing and retail, and was a mem...

Preplanning gives you the opportunity to tell your story...your way. 🧭By planning ahead, you get to decide how you’ll be...
02/20/2026

Preplanning gives you the opportunity to tell your story...your way. đź§­

By planning ahead, you get to decide how you’ll be remembered, from the moments that mattered most to the achievements that defined your life. It’s a chance to reflect on your journey and ensure your legacy is honored just as you envision it.

We’re here to help you thoughtfully plan and preserve the memories that matter most. When you’re ready to begin mapping your story, we’re just a phone call away.

Karen Inez Lucker Gravois (June 15, 1937 to February 14, 2026) Karen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Paul Lucker ...
02/19/2026

Karen Inez Lucker Gravois (June 15, 1937 to February 14, 2026) Karen was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Paul Lucker and Amelia Olivard Lucker (a.k.a. Gram or Tutti). She had a joyful childhood alongside her brother Paul Lucker in their Gentilly home on the corner of Spain and Mirabeau. After gra...

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