Walter Peter Olson (62) better known as "Bama" of Lumberton, Ms. passed on Saturday March 24 at his residence with his loving wife, daughter, brother Harry and friends present. His family described him as a very fun-loving person but could also be a little rough around the edges. He loved life and family always worried about everyone else instead of...
Raymond Lee Rowell, 44 of Vicksburg, passed away this morning at Merit Health River Region Hospital. Raymond was born May 21, 1973 in Mobile, AL, one of four and the only son of Grover & Nancy Rowell. He grew up in the Citronell area, and loved the outdoors, especially fishing. After school, Raymond made a career in construction, and eventually...
Aaron Michael Sullivan, 33 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, March 21st in Ocean Springs. Aaron was born June 9, 1984 in Biloxi, the only son to John A. Sullivan and Yvonne T. Baker. He grew up in the Ocean Springs area, and enjoyed fishing and working on cars with his dad. Aaron was a very intelligent young man,...
Michael Paul "Mike" Shepherd, 41 of Hattiesburg, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 21, 2018. Mike was born July 9, 1976, the oldest of 4 children to Rebecca Shepherd. He grew up in the Hattiesburg area, and was a true Southern boy. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, and as the oldest, was the protector of his siblings and...
John A. Ravoira, Sr., 66 of McHenry, passed away Monday afternoon in New Orleans. John was born March 25, 1951 in Salem, Ohio, the 2nd of 6 children to Carl & Ruby Ravoira. Being part of a military family, John grew up in many different areas, as his father served in the US Navy. He was an outgoing, athletic, and...
Scott Lane, 54 of Hattiesburg, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 16th at his home. He was born at Ft. Dodge, IA, the 4th of 6 children to George & Wanda Lane on Dec. 11, 1963. Scott grew up in Ft. Dodge a member of a military family. He loved to fish and camp from an early...
James Loyd "Jim" Shrewsbury, 84 of Perkinston, passed away Wednesday afternoon in Wiggins. Jim was born on Sept. 23, 1933 in West Virginia, 1 of 14 children to Edward & Dolly Shrewsbury. He grew up in coal mining country, and after school, joined the US Army where he served honorably during the Korean Conflict. Following his military service, Jim worked...
Murry Dodson, 76 of Perkinston, passed away early Tuesday morning at his home. Murry came from a large family, the 7th of 8 children to William Horace & Emily Gertrude Dodson. He was born May 10, 1941 in Summerville, TN, and spent some of his early childhood in that area. He grew up an outdoors enthusiast, enjoying hunting, fishing, and...
Rebecca Sue Pittman Ladner (66) of Maryville, TN. passed away on March 10, 2018. Rebecca was born in Columbia, MS. November 13, 1951 to her parents George Glyn Pittman & Nannie Mae Clark Pittman. After marrying her husband Michael Ladner, she worked many years in the medical profession as a Medical Technologist. She enjoyed reading, arts and crafts, flower gardening...
Sandra Ann Patrick, 70 of Terry, passed away Saturday morning, March 10th. Sandra was born Nov. 18, 1947 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a loving mother and homemaker that enjoyed taking care of her children and family. Sandra loved the outdoors and riding horses. She liked to take care of her yard, and always had some pretty flowers growing...
Dennis James Chapman, 58, of Saucier, MS passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018. Dennis was raised in Perkinston, MS and was a long-time resident of Saucier MS. He worked alongside Mike and Ken Compton for 34 years doing air condition work, and rarely missed a day of work. He was a hard worker, as well as a loving husband,...
Linda Gayle Simmons, 60 of Pistol Ridge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, March 4th. Linda was the middle child, born July 27, 1957 to Daff and Helen Seal in Arizona. The Family moved to Carnes when she was 3, where she grew up enjoying the country life, and singing with her sisters...
Janie S. Necaise, 71 of the Crane Creek community, passed away Friday, March 2. She was the daughter of Jack & Toleda Shaw, and grew up on a dairy farm. Janie loved the Crane Creek area, and made her home there. Janie was a special lady that truly enjoyed spending time with her family, and had a special love for...
Ayden Frasier Royals, 18 of Saucier, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. Ayden was born December 10, 1999, to Justin and Briana Royals. To try and put who he was into words is like asking someone to tell you what wind looks like. He was one of those rare people who comes along that truly was like the wind....
Wilma Harrington, 68 of the Big Level community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday morning, Feb. 27th. Originally from Winamac, IN, Wilma was the 5th of 9 children to Herbert & Mary Ellen Hunnicutt. She was born October 4, 1949, and grew up in Winamac. Wilma was an outgoing and vivacious young lady that loved animals...
Michael D. "Mike" Hester, 50 of Saucier, passed away February 23, 2018, doing what he loved. Mike was born September 4, 1967 in Gulfport. He was an amazing, caring, and loving husband to his wife Michelle Hester for 29 years. He was a phenomenal dad to his sons Brandon, Jesse, and Michael Hester, and an even greater PawPaw to his...
Mr. Oliver George Page, 87, of Perkinston, MS went to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 19, 2018 after a lengthy illness. Mr. Oliver was the 15th of 16 children born to Clyde and Myrtle Page. He was a strong leader, enjoyed working outdoors and had a talent for woodworking. Second to God, was the love of his...
Terrance Loren Edward LaVergne, better known to those who really knew him as "Bear", died unexpectedly in Thorndyke Bay, WA on February 18th. He was born the 1st of 3 children to Dawn & Kevin Billingsley in McHenry, IL on March 13, 1989. He would grow up between there and McHenry, MS, and truly loved the outdoors from an early...
Ronnie Dean Martin, 44 of Deep Creek, died peacefully at his home February 18, 2018. He was a member of the Baptist faith. Ronnie was a man that loved the outdoors. He loved fishing, hunting, cows, horses, dogs and his shadow and best friend, Scoot. Ronnie was preceded in death by his grandparents. Left to cherish the memories are his...
Eloise M. Banks, 79 of Waveland, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb. 5, 2018 in New Orleans. She was born Nov. 13, 1938 in Waveland, the middle of 5 children to Tommie Morgan and Lana Mae Porter Morgan. The family resided in Waveland until moving to New Orleans when Eloise was 12. As a Southern...