William Richard "Billy" Smith
Jul 23, 2023
William Richard Smith passed away peacefully on July 23, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on November 11, 1970, in Charleston, West Virginia, Billy was a loving, handy, and intelligent man who left a lasting impact on everyone he met. Billy spent his childhood in Perkinston, MS, where he developed a love for tinkering and rebuilding. Whether it was a...
Horace William "Billy" Smith
Jul 21, 2023
Horace William Smith but known to most as “Billy" passed away on July 21, 2023. He was born in Laurel on July 15, 1961, to the late Horace Joseph Smith and Anna Smith. Born in Laurel but raised in Lumberton, Billy's journey was one of humble beginnings and unwavering spirit. His life epitomized the virtues of hard work, devotion...
Steven Robert Wohlscheid
Jul 21, 2023
Steven Robert Wohlscheid, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, lost his battle with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma on July 21, 2023, in Laurel, Mississippi. Born on January 15, 1965, in Lansing, Michigan, Steven was a man of wisdom, spirit, and humor, who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. Steven was a man of...
Peter Donald Guidry Sr.
Jul 20, 2023
Peter Donald Guidry, Sr. 75, passed peacefully on July 20, 2023 in Biloxi, MS. Born May 11, 1948 in Jeanerette, LA. Mr. Guidry was a veteran of the Vietnam War, proudly serving in the US Army for six years. After his honorable discharge in 1973, he started his own business, Intracoastal Electric and grew his business to multiple locations...
Warren Craig Thomas
Jul 19, 2023
Warren Craig Thomas, born in Panama City, Florida on January 28, 1965, and raised in Meridian, MS from an early age, passed away in Gulfport peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 19, 2023. He graduated from Northeast Lauderdale High School and later served with dedication in the Air National Guard. Craig spent 36 years at...
Harold Leslie "Herb" Ledford
Jul 18, 2023
Harold Leslie Ledford, 56 of Wiggins, passed away on July 18, 2023, at Memorial Hospital of Stone County. He was born on June 25, 1967, in Senatobia, MS, one of six and a twin to parents Winston and Sandra (Cox) Ledford. Harold grew up in Senatobia and came to be known by most as Herb. He enjoyed the outdoors...
John Allen Grooms
Jul 18, 2023
John Allen Grooms, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023, from long term health complications. He was born in the same town on July 19, 1978, and thus his life came full circle. He completed his education at Harrison Central High School, displaying his talents and beginning his journey. John then went on to use his...
Martha Faye (Cross) Brown
Jul 18, 2023
Martha “Mot” Cross Brown, 76, passed away at home in Pass Christian on July 18th, after fighting her battle against dementia for over 16 years. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 28th at Parkway Baptist Church in Natchez, MS. Mot was born in Meridian, MS, on September 22, 1946 to Ruth Hill Cross and John Patrick...
Michael Paul "Homie" Shaffer
Jul 14, 2023
Michael Paul Shaffer known as "Homie", 53 of Saucier, passed away in a tragic accident July 14, 2023, on Hwy 49 in McHenry. He was born on August 03, 1969 in Sewickley, PA, the oldest of two children to Millard and Patricia Ann (Pawlikowski) Shaffer. Michael started his life in Pennsylvania, but moved to South Mississippi in the mid...
Jeremiah Edward Ladner
Jul 13, 2023
Jeremiah Edward Ladner, 38, passed away on July 13, 2023, in Saucier. He was born December 15, 1984, in Gulfport, MS, the baby of two children to Tammy Lynette (Shaw) Harriel. He grew up in the Riceville community, a momma's boy from the start. Jeremiah was one to tear things apart, just to try to put it back together....
William Calvin "Bill" Parvin
Jul 13, 2023
W.C. "Bill" Parvin, 79 of Saucier, passed away July 13, 2023 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. He was born September 12, 1943 in Lumberton, MS, one of fourteen children to Rubin L. and Era (Martin) Parvin. Growing up, Bill was always good working with his hands and had a knack for building things, so it's no...
Andrew Sean Browning
Jul 13, 2023
Andrew Sean Browning, 65 of McHenry, passed away July 13, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Wiggins. He was born January 11, 1958 in Hawaii while his father was stationed there. Andy as he was known to most, grew up all over as part of a military family. From North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama, to the islands of Hawaii and...
David Wayne Reeder
Jul 12, 2023
David Wayne Reeder, 47 of Wiggins, passed away July 13, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born September 16, 1975 in St. Louis, MO, one of several children to the late Arthur Charles "Art" and Thelma Mae (Goodman) Reeder. David grew up in St. Louis for the most part, and wound up in Wiggins, MS, since his severe...
Megan "Maemae" Eley
Jul 12, 2023
Megan "MaeMae" Elizabeth Eley, a simple yet loving soul, left this earth well before she or anyone else was ready, at the young age of 31, surrounded by her loving family, on July 12, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. MaeMae was born on January 07, 1992, in Gulfport, to her parents, Randall and Sharon (Dedeaux) Pearcey. From the...
Billy Joe Ladner
Jul 11, 2023
Billy Joe Ladner, 59 of Saucier, passed away July 11, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 6, 1964 in Gulfport, the oldest of four children to Billy Brendall and Beverly (Peterson) Ladner. Billy Joe grew up in Saucier, a South MS country boy that enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, go-carts, and so much...
Larry Kendall Grace
Jul 11, 2023
Larry Kendall Grace, a spirited and adventurous soul, passed away peacefully from natural causes in his home in Perkinston, MS on July 11, 2023. Born on July 19, 1958, in Gulfport, MS, Larry was a man of interesting character who found joy in the outdoors and music. Larry was a former Project Manager for large construction companies, known for...
Aniceto "Cheto" Reyna
Jul 10, 2023
Aniceto “Cheto” Reyna went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by his family on July 10, 2023, at St. Dominic’s Hospital in Jackson, MS. Aniceto was born to María Luisa and Vicente Reyna on July 26, 1965, in Greeley Colorado. He was raised in Alamo, Texas and attended PSJA High School where he met his...
Gregory Arthur Hester, Sr.
Jul 9, 2023
Gregory Arthur Hester, Sr., 45 of Saucier and well known as "Scooby", passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9th, 2023. He reunites with his mother and father, Pamela Diane Clark and Jimmy Ray Hester, Sr., and his beloved nephew, Jimmy Ray Hester, III. Gregory departs from his children: Caleb Tanner, Gregory, Jr., Destinee and Deziree Hester, his granddaughter Liliana Tanner,...
John Stephen Nielsen
Jul 6, 2023
John Stephen Nielsen, 83 and originally from Brooklyn, NY, passed away July 06, 2023 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was born March 08, 1940 in Brooklyn, the oldest of two children to Johannas Stephen and Mary Louisa (McBurney) Nielsen. John grew up in Brooklyn where he was a quiet, reserved young man who enjoyed playing with his sister and...
Richard "Rick" Allan Spies
Jul 5, 2023
Richard "Rick" Allan Spies, 69, of Lumberton, MS., passed away unexpectedly on July 05, 2023, at his home with his wife. Rick was born on November 01, 1953, in Iowa to his parents, Marlin Richard and Jeanette Ruth (Rohwer) Spies. Rick enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, a hobby he and Diana shared together. Rick cheered for the Cardinals baseball...