Donna Jane (Law) Hershberger
Jul 11, 2021
Donna Hershberger, 60 of Perkinston passed from this world on July 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. She was born October 19, 1960 in New York. She is preceded in death by her parents, Don and Nancy Law. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her best friend and soulmate, Daniel Courtney; children, Jennifer and Justin Hershberger...
Larry Wilson Flynt
Jul 9, 2021
Larry Wilson Flynt (78) of Hattiesburg passed from this life on July 9, 2021, at his home. Mr. Flynt was born on September 9, 1942, to Charlie L. and Maudie Green Flynt in Columbia, Mississippi. He graduated from Columbia High School, Pearl River Junior College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. He also received a Master's Degree in Counseling...
Gladys Pauline (Adams) Steiner
Jul 9, 2021
Gladys Pauline Steiner, 62 of Saucier, went home to be the Lord Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. Her and Gabriel were married in 1977 and made their home in Saucier. Pauline was a housewife and homemaker, spending most of her time raising two boys and taking care of the family. She was a Christian by faith...
David Arnold Nieman
Jul 9, 2021
David Arnold Nieman, 73 of Saucier, passed away Friday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. David was the oldest of three children, born April 1, 1948 to A.D. and Emma Janette (Tullos) Nieman. He grew up between Gulfport and Long Beach in the 50s & 60s, enjoying the outdoors, going frog gigging and playing football. After graduating from Long Beach...
Christopher Lane Byrd
Jul 8, 2021
Christopher Lane Byrd, 24 of Lumberton passed away far too soon on July 8, 2021. He was born October 7, 1996, in Hattiesburg, MS. He is preceded in death by his great grandfather, Herman Gipson; grandparents, Tommy and Eldora Byrd and his aunt, Tammy Byrd. Lane leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Cindy Gipson; father, David (Cynthia)...
John Morgan Rush, Jr.
Jul 7, 2021
John Morgan Rush, Jr., 51 of Lumberton, passed away July 7, 2021 at his home. He was the son and oldest of five children to the late John M. Rush Sr. and Kathy Fern (Vice) Nichols, born March 16, 1970 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. John was preceded by his father, John M. Rush, Sr., and his dad who raised...
Taylor Michelle Hope
Jul 4, 2021
Taylor Michelle Hope, 24 of Saucier, passed away at her home Sunday, July 4, 2021. She was the baby of two girls, born June 10, 1997 in Columbus, MS to Tina Ann Richardson and Paul Allen Sumrall. Taylor grew up in Gulfport where she loved the outdoors. Taylor was an active, outgoing young lady from the start. Hanging out...
Edward Charles Croal, Jr.
Jul 2, 2021
Edward Charles Croal Jr., 81 of Long Beach MS, passed away in his home on July 2, 2021, 11 years to the day after Stella, his wife of 47 years, earned her wings. Ed is preceded in death by his parents and sister Bonnie Roquette. Ed is survived by his sister Marilyn Zoller, wife Cynthia, five children: E.J. Croal...
Michael Edward Puckett
Jul 1, 2021
Michael Edward Puckett, 49 of Houma, LA, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 1st in Picayune. Trinity Funeral Services is assisting the family and will have obituary details available as soon as possible, Please keep them in your prayers over this difficult time.
Jewel Marie Ladner
Jun 28, 2021
Jewel Marie Ladner, 79 of Steep Hollow, joined her husband Buddy in heaven Monday, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 18, 1941 at the family home in the Dedeaux community, one of five children to Rush Joseph and Adris Josephine (Ladner) Ladner. Jewel grew up in Dedeaux, a South MS country girl on a small family...
Vivian Terri Darleen Lewallen
Jun 27, 2021
Vivian Terri Darleen Lewallen, 53 of Purvis, passed away at her home Sunday, June 27th. Born October 1, 1967 in Hattiesburg, Terri was the youngest of five children to Jimmy David and Annie Mae (Boone) Lewallen. As a child, the beautiful redhead was very quiet. She loved her teddy bears and dolls. She was always with her sister Donna...
Matthew Norman Young Siverio
Jun 26, 2021
Matthew Norman Young Siverio, 29 of Purvis, passed away Saturday, June 26th at his home. Matt was born August 23, 1991 in Slidell, LA, the youngest of two boys to Ralph Siverio, Jr. and Jullea Anna Young. He served in the MS National Guard until his tour ended in 2018. He was deployed overseas during Operation Enduring Freedom and...
Kelli Leann Pelman
Jun 26, 2021
Kelli Leann Pelman passed away Saturday morning, June 26th at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, just four days after her 44th birthday. She was the youngest of two daughters, born June 22, 1977 in Gulfport to Philip, Jr. and Shirley May (Woodcock) Pelman. She grew up in Gulfport, spending lots of time playing with her sister, both indoors and...
Lamara Elris (Dale) Ladner
Jun 25, 2021
Lamara Dale Ladner, 72, gained her angel wings Friday, June 25th at her home in Lumberton. Lamara was the baby girl of four children, born August 10, 1948 in Smithtown to Lamar and Sylvenia (Ladner) Dale. She grew up in Smithtown on a small family farm and was by every account a true South MS country girl. A jovial...
Nelsie Mary (Deschamp) Banks
Jun 24, 2021
Nelsie Mary Banks, 89 and life-long resident of the Fenton community, passed away Thursday at Canon Hospice in Gulfport. She was born December 11, 1931 at the family home in Fenton, the oldest of seven children to Van and Mavrin Mary (Hoda) Deschamp. Nelsie grew up on the small family farm, a hard-working country girl who knew a thing...
Ellen (Harris) Dulworth
Jun 23, 2021
Ellen Harris Dulworth, 65, passed away Wednesday at her home in Bay St. Louis. Born February 13, 1956 in Missouri, she grew up in a great foster home with a family that loved and treated her well. She married at Oliver Dulworth at 17 and he moved them to Bay St. Louis to make their home and have lived...
Sheila Marie (Hagood) Barras
Jun 22, 2021
Sheila Marie Barras, 66 of Saucier, passed away June 22nd at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. She was born September 15, 1954, to Elbert and Mary West Hagood. She is preceded death by her parents; her brothers, Ben Hagood and Jimmy Waltman; her sisters, infant Betty Jean and Betty Kennedy. Sheila leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved...
Cora (Scarbrough) Simmons
Jun 22, 2021
Sis. Cora Scarbrough was born on January 25, 1935 to the late Jessie Scarbough. She was “Blessed” to have had two loving mothers: Sis. Corrine Woodward Scarbrough and Sis. Rena Mae Scarbrough Terrell, both deceased. She attended Stone County Training School. She was employed at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home for 27 Years until retirement. In 1952, she married Bert...
Biser Roman Ladner
Jun 21, 2021
Biser Roman Ladner, 77 and long-time resident of the Steep Hollow community, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family Monday morning, June 21st. Born December 28, 1943 in the Steep Hollow community, he was one of six children to Joe Biser and Nolene (Cuevas) Ladner. He worked as a truck driver and member of the Teamsters...
Avery Daniel Walker, Sr.
Jun 21, 2021
Avery Daniel Walker, Sr., 93 of Saucier, passed away at his home Monday afternoon. He was the second of seven children to Emmett Henry, Sr. and Hazel Marie (Grimes) Walker, born November 14, 1927 in Gulfport. The family lived off 28th Street near the CB Base, where Avery grew up during the depression era. Things were tough, but they...