Mr. Randall Paul Cuevas
Dec 20, 2017
Randall Paul Cuevas, 60 of Saucier, passed away at his home earlier this week. Randall was born Dec. 11, 1957 in Gulfport, the baby of five children to Weston Joe and Emily Cuevas. He grew up in the Saucier area, and spent his entire life there. When Randall got old enough to earn a drivers license, he has been on...
Mr. Dennis Franklin Scovel
Dec 18, 2017
Dennis Franklin Scovel, 62 of Pascagoula, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, Dec. 18th in Wiggins. Dennis was born May 26, 1955 in Pascagoula, the oldest of 4 children to Bennie and Sadie Scovel. He grew up in Pascagoula, and called it home his entire life. He developed a literal passion for anything involving a boat early on,...
Ms. Norma June Martinez
Dec 13, 2017
Norma June Martinez, 75 of McHenry, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday evening in Natchez. She was born June 9, 1942 in Gulfport, one of 5 children to Ruby and Buster Parker. June loved her family and her home town. She is remembered as a loving mother, hard-working and fun loving and will be greatly missed by all who...
Ms. Hessie Lorraine Fulton
Dec 6, 2017
Hessie Lorraine Sullivan Fulton, age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by children and grandchildren on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Born on December 12, 1921, in Mize (Smith County), Mississippi, she was a long-time resident of Saucier, MS, and a member of McHenry First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Peter Anderson Sullivan and...
Mr. Guy Roger Gunter Sr
Dec 6, 2017
SSGT. Guy Roger Gunter, Sr., 55 of Wiggins, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Dec. 6th, 2017 in Wiggins. Guy was born July 3, 1962 in Gulfport, the middle of 3 children to Cliff Gunter & Gussie Hickman. He grew up in the Crestview area of Orange Grove, and enjoyed fishing and playing baseball as a young boy. Guy attended Harrison Central...
Ms. Sandra Jane Mason
Dec 5, 2017
Ms. Sandra Jane Mason, 64 of Long Beach, passed away Dec 5th in Gulfport. Sandra was born March 21, 1953 in Gulfport, the daughter of Charles D. and Margaret C. Mason. She grew up in Gulfport, and was a kind and loving young lady, and was a member of Pass Road Baptist Church. Sandra loved animals, especially pugs and parakeets,...
Mr. Perry Wayne Watts
Dec 5, 2017
Perry Watts, 51 of Wiggins, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 5th in Hattiesburg surrounded by his family. Perry was born January 22, 1966 in Hattiesburg, one of 2 sons to Wayne & Sylvia Watts. He grew up across AL, TN, and MS, and was an outgoing and rambunctious young man who enjoyed fishing. He graduated from Harrison Central High School, a...
Mr. Francis Leo Ladner Jr
Dec 5, 2017
Mr. Frankie Ladner, Jr., 70 of McHenry, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 27, 1947 in Gulfport, one of 5 children to Francis L. "Frank" and Jewel Ladner, Sr. He grew up in the rural Riceville community, enjoying most anything outdoors, including fishing and hunting, horses,...
Mr. Gerald Cecil Campbell
Dec 2, 2017
Mr. Gerald Cecil Campbell, 76 of Poplarville, passed away Saturday Dec. 2nd. He was born September 24, 1941 in Bogalousa, LA, one of 3 children to John T. Jr. and Bessie Ann Campbell. Gerald grew up and made his home in Poplarville, a typical Southern young man that enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. In his career, he worked as...
Mrs. Dorothy Naomi Holder
Dec 2, 2017
Dorothy "Dot" Holder passed away at her home in Lumberton, Mississippi, on December 2, 2017, at the age of 70. Dot, as she was lovingly called, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 2, 1947, to Verdell and Mary Jackson, both from Brooklyn, New York. Dot lived in Brooklyn all her life until the she married her husband, Calvin...
Edward J. Smith
Nov 27, 2017
Edward J. Smith (74) of the Leetown Community, Lumberton passed at Forrest General Hospital on Monday November 27, 2017. He is preceded in death by his Father and Mother Leonard David and Sally May Smith, Four Brothers- Robert, Buddy, John, and David Smith, one sister Jessie Smith, one daughter Helen Kay Smith. He is survived by his spouse Helen Smith,...
Ms. Edilene Gardner Saucier Willis
Nov 21, 2017
Ms. Edilene Willis, 93 of McHenry, answered her precious Savior's call and went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, she was beloved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. Edilene grew up in McHenry and it was there that she met and married her...
Ms. Melissa Kay Harrison
Nov 19, 2017
Melissa Kay Harrison, 50 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2017, in Saucier, MS. Melissa was born June 13, 1967 in Gulfport, one of three children to William F. and Shirley Ann Harrison, Sr. She grew up in the Orange Grove area, and from an early age, enjoyed collecting things, such as Cabbage Patch dolls, stuffed animals, and most...
Ms Kimberly Fillingame
Nov 6, 2017
Kimberly Smith Fillingame was the oldest of four children born to Vernon "Dwight" and Billie Jean Anderson Smith. Her surviving siblings included Rebecca Kay Sones(Benjamin),Vernon Willis Smith and Dwight Dennis Smith. Kimberly is also survived by her mother and her three children Gaberiel Beasley, Kimberly Lashelle Beasley and Rebecca Elizabeth Beasley. Kimberly grew up in the Yawn school community where...
Mr James L. Brown Sr
Nov 6, 2017
James L. Brown Sr was born in Lumberton, Ms to his parents, George W. Brown and Mrs. Alyce Mobley Brown on August 02, 1942. He joined the marines at an early age and proudly served his country. He is survived by his wife Karen Hester Brown of Hattiesburg, Ms. and Two children ,Jim Brown(Debbie)of Moselle,Ms and Terri Brown-Grygier(Johnaton) of Ocean...
Ms. Stephanie Diane Davis
Nov 2, 2017
Ms. Stephanie Diane Davis, 64 of Perkinston, 64 died Thursday November 2, 2017 in the County she served as a 911 dispatcher. Stephanie was born Dec. 14, 1952, one of 9 children of Elmer & Rowena Parker, Sr. She grew up in Stone county, and was a member of the Class of 1970 at Stone High. Stephanie was a member...
Mr. Austin Joseph Ladner Sr
Oct 30, 2017
Mr. Austin J. Ladner, Sr, 71 of Gulfport, passed away Monday at Memorial Hospital. Austin was born April 9, 1946 in Gulfport, the son of Purvis and Pamelia "Jack" Ladner. He grew up in the Lizana community of rural Harrison county, and enjoyed being outdoors. Among his favorite things to do were hunting, fishing, and hanging out with his brothers...
Ms. Mitsuko Englebretsen
Oct 26, 2017
Mitsuko Englebretsen, 86 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday evening at Memorial Hospital. Her wishes were for cremation with no fanfare, and her family is honoring those. A private service will be scheduled in the coming days. Please keep the Englebretsen family in your prayers during this difficult time.
Mr. Roy Eugene Tanner Sr
Oct 23, 2017
Mr. Roy Eugene Tanner, Sr., 77 of Vancleave, MS, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, October 23rd, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Roy was born July 5, 1940 in Ocean Springs, the son of Theodore R. "Chicken" and Ada Tanner. He made his home in the Vestry community, and retired as a driver for the Jackson County Road...
Mr. Dale Anthony Belsome Sr
Oct 21, 2017
Mr. Dale Anthony Belsome, Sr, 78 of Lafitte, LA, passed away Saturday morning in Hattiesburg. Dale was born October 17, 1939 in Orleans Parish, LA, one of two children to Taft and Adeline Belsome. He grew up in, and was a life-long resident of Lafitte, graduating from West Jefferson High School, a member of the Class of 1957. Dale enjoyed...