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...
Ms. Nadia Marie Carter
Oct 7, 2017
Nadia Maria Carter, formerly of Biloxi, passed away at her home in McHenry on Saturday, October 7, 2017. Nadia was born in Centerville, MS and grew up acquiring the elegance and charm of a lady. She was friendly and outgoing, attended cosmetology school after graduating high school, and made a career as an accomplished hair stylist. She married Royal L....
Mr. Thomas Hugh Jones
Sep 15, 2017
Mr. Thomas H. Jones, 56 of Biloxi, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, September 15, 2017. Thomas was born November 25th, 1960 in George county, one of four children to Thomas A. Sandra Jean Jones. He made his home in Biloxi for the past several years, and will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. His wishes...
Mr. George Daniel Ford
Sep 12, 2017
Mr. George Daniel Ford, 59 of the Janice community, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Greene county. Daniel was born May 5, 1958 in Hattiesburg, MS, and grew up in the Dixie community of Forrest county. As a young man, he came to love the outdoors and fishing, and was still very fond of the music he grew...
Ms. Carole Laverne Hebert
Sep 10, 2017
Ms. Carole L. Hebert, 75 of Long Beach, passed away Sunday afternoon at her home on E. Old Pass Road. Carole was born May 27, 1942 in California, the youngest of 2 girls. Being part of a USAF family, she lived in several cites and states around the country growing up. She was an energetic and outgoing young lady, and...
Mr. James Robert Sutton
Sep 8, 2017
James Robert Sutton, 39, passed away on Friday, September 8th, at his home in Lucedale. J.R. was born February 25, 1978 in Gulfport, the second child of Harvey and Peggy Sutton. He grew up in Concordia, MO, and developed a loving personality, along with a very big heart. He came back to South MS in 1992, eventually settling in Lucedale....
Mr. Larry Neil Bodie
Aug 31, 2017
Larry Neil Bodie, 53 of McHenry, passed away Thursday morning, August 31st at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. Larry was born April 11, 1964 in Wiggins, MS, the son of Albert Earl and Virgie Bodie. He grew up in the Wiggins area, and attended Stone High School. Larry became a logger by trade, once a very prominent industry here in...
Ms. Joyce Evelyn Robb Craig
Aug 27, 2017
Joyce Evelyn Robb Craig, 67 of Saucier, entered Heaven's gates on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by family. She was a beloved wife, consummate mother, and sensational grandmother. Joyce is survived by her devoted husband of 42 years, John Thomas Craig. Joyce was also survived by her eleven children (Big) John Craig, Stephanie Craig, (Lil)...