All Obituaries

Hank Thomas Stogner, 64 passed away October 19, 2021 at his home in Picayune, Mississippi. Born October 9, 1957 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Ralph and Lois Stogner, Jr. Hank is preceded in death by his parents and longtime companion Claire Bradley. He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Bentley) Sheets of Gonzales, La., two grandchildren, and his brother John (Nadine) Stogner of Chalmette, La. Others acquainted to Mr. Stogner have been notified. ...

Taylor Rynae Barrett, 26 of Sumrall, passed away Sunday morning, October 17th at Forrest General Hospital. She was one of five children, born March 30, 1995 in Houston, TX to the late James Patrick Barrett and Veronica Rynae Gates. Taylor grew up in Texas for the first six years before moving to Purvis. She loved music and spending time with family. Taylor enjoyed riding horses as well as doing crafts and painting. She attended Purvis schools, graduating with the Class of 2014. She was...

Margaret Lazenby, 72, of Hattiesburg, MS, entered her heavenly home early Friday morning at Forrest General Hospital. Margaret was born on October 10, 1949 in Starkville, MS, the only girl, to Harry and Farris (Holley) Lazenby. Margret graduated high school and from there attended William Carey University. After college, Margaret worked for BellSouth and then ATT for over thirty five years. Margaret would move home to Hattiesburg, MS and retire to the Wesley Manor Retirement Community....

Tiffany Adams, 46, of Gautier, MS passed away October 14, 2021 at We Care Hospice in Moss Point, MS surrounded by her family.  She was born the fourth of five children to Rev. John and Velma (Henry) Blaine, August 12, 1975 in Meridian, MS.  Tiffany was a "preachers kid", which moved her family all over north MS as her daddy pastored different churches.  Most of her life was spent in Perry County, where she graduated the class of '93 from Perry Central High...

Minnie Ishee Madison, 70 of Saucier, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning from her home in Robinwood, surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 26, 1950 in Taylorsville, MS, one of nine kids and daughter of Clarence and Maudine (Harris) Ishee. Minnie grew up in downtown Gulfport for several years before moving to the Orange Grove area, where she worked and helped with her family's fruit stand business. She was a graduate of...

Michael Anthony "Tony" Dotts, 51 and originally of MS, passed away October 11th in Sparta, WI. He was born November 9, 1969 in Greenwood, MS, one of four and son of Richard F. Dotts and Shelia (Loden) Albritton. Tony grew up on the Gulf Coast where he enjoyed the outdoors, sports and tinkering on cars. He moved to the Wiggins area in the early 90s, attending MGCCC at Perk where he became a draftsman. He worked in several places, including Keith Huber, for a contractor at the...

Dottie Shaw Diamond, 81, of Saucier, MS was called to her heavenly home on October 10, 2021. She passed this life while being cared for by her family, (sons, daughters-in-law, and grandkids) along with help from an in-home nurse and one very loving family friend, who the family would like to express their gratitude towards. Dottie began her life, born on September 9, 1940, being a twin-sister to Don Shaw, and the daughter of Henry and Mittie Bush.  Growing up in the Lyman...

Melanie Anne Scott, 59 of Saucier, passed away Sunday afternoon, October 10th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, losing a long and hard fought battle with lung cancer with her soul-mate Helen by her side. She was born June 6, 1962 in Natchez, the daughter and baby of two children of Roland Newman and Adelaide (Nason) Scott. Melanie, or "Mel-Anne" as she came to be known, grew up in Natchez, MS,  a "tomboy" from the word go. She loved anything and everything...

Stanley H. Lindsay, 69 of Gulfport, passed away at his home Thursday morning, October 7th, with his family by his side. He was born June 9, 1952, the son of Florian M. "Foley" Lindsay and Betty Shaw Lindsay Murphy. He grew up in South MS, graduating from Harrison Central with the Class of 1971. Stanley worked as an electrician for many years, working for Foley's Electric, which was his father's company. He then became a building inspector, working for the Harrison County...

David George Rickett, Sr., 78, of Atlanta, GA, passed away on October 05, 2021 at St. Joseph's Carpenter House in Gulfport, MS. David was born the oldest of three children, to George and Winnie (Bagley) Rickett, on January 18, 1943 in Atlanta, GA. David grew up in Atlanta where he enjoyed playing football for his High School, North Fulton. He would graduate and further his education at The University of Georgia, where he earned his Bachelors in Business Administration. David followed in...