All Obituaries

Shirley Marie Penton, 77 of Lucedale, passed away Monday morning at Greene Rural Health Center in Leakesville. Shirley was born February 9, 1942 in rural Greene county, the 6th of 8 children and daughter of Boyce & Leona (Flemming) Penton. She grew up on the family farm where they raised most of what they ate. From an early age, Shirley loved sewing, doing lots of sewing and alterations for friends, neighbors and others in the community. She also worked as a waitress and did other jobs...

Ms. Courtney Lynn McCall, 42 of Lumberton, passed away at her home Saturday morning surrounded by those who loved her most. She was born January 16, 1977 in Hattiesburg to Elmer "Pete" & Donna (Shoemaker) Parnell and grew up in Leakesville. Courtney was very artistic and enjoyed drawing from an early age. She could draw anything and became quite accomplished at it over the years. She also loved kids and children, with Halloween being her favorite holiday on the calendar. Even...

James Andrew Lee, 85 of the Necaise Crossing community, went home to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 25, 1934 in Hancock county, the 2nd of ten children to Robert L. & Ella (Smith) Lee. Andrew grew up in the Benville community, loving to hunt and fish in his spare time. Being one of the oldest in a large family, there was always plenty to do. Andrew loved working with his hands and building things. He could build most...

Carolyn Ann Gillespie, age 73, passed away on November 12, 2019.  She was born to J.W. and Viola (Gatlin) Gillespie on July 12, 1946.  She was a master cook at some of the Coast’s Casinos and her cakes were renowned.  For a while she even ran a hotel.  Carolyn was known for her stubbornness, not holding back her opinion and a knack for telling it like it is.  She was from the school of hard knocks.  She shared her wisdom, free spirit and sometimes ornery...

Kathleen Broadus Pearson age 69, wife to the late Freddie Michael Pearson of Wiggins, Ms. Kathy went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 11, 2019. Kathy was born in New Orleans, LA on March 1, 1950, the middle of four children to Erba Lee "Rooster" and Mable Broadus of Saucier, MS. She grew up in Saucier and attended Harrison Central High School. Kathleen completed her beautician license and did hair in her home while raising her children. Kathy and Freddie were high school...

Ralph Anthony Dennis, 56 of Bay St Louis, MS passed in peace in the early hours of November 10, 2019 at Ochsner Hospital in Bay St Louis. He was born on December 17, 1962 in New Orleans, LA.  He went to Chalmette High School where he played trumpet and was quite musically talented playing first chair. He met his “woman” Beth and their two souls became one over 40 years ago, then marrying on January 16, 1997.  Ralph enjoyed fishing and crabbing like most southern...

Mr. Daniel Lewis Hahn, 75 of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born September 17, 1944 in Biloxi, the son Jesse & Mamie (Hill) Hahn. Known by most by "Danny", he grew up and spent his life in the Biloxi / Ocean Springs area. He spent most of his working career in maintenance at Keesler Air Force Base. Danny was a jovial, fun-loving guy from the start, a trait that followed him through life. He loved a good joke as much as...

Jane M. Emrick, 65, of Gulfport, Mississippi and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in the company of her family on November 9, 2019.  Jane was born on October 2, 1954 to Donald E. Emrick, Sr. and Mayme M. Childress.  She is survived by her daughters, Michele Hedges of Bicknell, Indiana and Misty Emrick of Terre Haute, Indiana; sister, Rebecca Altvater (Carl) of Huntsville, Alabama; brother, Donald E. Emrick, Jr. (Jenny) of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren,...

Billy Ray Ladner, 88, of Lumberton passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in Lumberton. Bill was the 2nd of 5 boys born to Edgar and Frances (Caroll) Ladner on October 5, 1931 in Lumberton. Bill proudly served with the United States Coast Guard before he went to work for the United State Postal Service. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Ed, Robert and Calvin Ladner and son, William Ladner; son in law, Robert...

Billy Ray Warden, 64 and originally from McHenry, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning. He was born August 22, 1955, one of eight children to Harold Ray & Irene (Rayner) Warden. Billy Ray grew up in McHenry and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and the like. He learned what a day's work was all about growing up and was never afraid of it. Billy Ray met Donna Waddle and the rest, as they say, is history. They were married on her birthday and made their home in...