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...
Mattie Lou (Parker) Martin
Jun 19, 2021
Mattie Lou Martin, 74 of Saucier, moved to heaven Saturday afternoon, June 19th, from Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. She was the baby and last remaining of eight children, born June 23rd, 1946 in Gulfport to Herbie and Geneva (Sauls) Parker. Mattie was preceded by her son, Keith Woodard, and her siblings, sisters Edith, Katherine Bradley, Florence Murphy and...
Michael Adam Willard
Jun 19, 2021
Michael Adam "Mike" Willard, 59, passed away early Saturday morning, June 19th at his home in Kiln. He was the son and fourth of six children to Earl and Catherine (Zanbroski) Willard, born March 13, 1962 in Gulfport. Mike grew up in Gulfport where he enjoyed fishing, camping, mud riding and more. He quickly became a "wild and rambunctious"...
Maxine (Cuevas) Glidewell
Jun 17, 2021
Maxine Glidewll, age 73 years young of Saucier, was welcomed into her eternal home on June 17th. She was born October 7, 1947, in Saucier to Weston Joe and Emily Wedgeworth Cuevas. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Wayne Glidewell; her son, Charlie Glidewell and brothers, Donald "Pete" and Randall Cuevas. Ms Maxine will...
Jacob Charles Hurt
Jun 17, 2021
Jacob Charles Hurt, 19 and formerly of Purvis, passed away in a tragic accident in Wayne County, NE Thursday evening. Jacob was born February 22, 2002 in Hattiesburg, the son of James Hurt and Sarah (Loy) Alexander. Growing up in Purvis, Jacob came to enjoy video games and computers and didn't care much for sports. He was part of...
Doris Lynn (Wangerin) Benton
Jun 17, 2021
Doris Lynn Benton, 58 of Saucier, passed away unexpectedly June 17th at her home. Doris was born October 28, 1962 in Gulfport, MS to Carroll and Judy (Hawkins) Wangerin. She was preceeded in death by her parents, and recently by her beloved husband and soul-mate, Gerald Benton. Left to cherish her memories are: her daughter Tracy (Aaron) Plaisance of...
Marshall Jackson Courtney
Jun 12, 2021
Marshall Jackson Courtney, 90 of the Big Level community, passed away Saturday at his home. Born September 26, 1930 in Mobile, AL, Jack is the son of the late Rufus Edward and Viola (Williams) Courtney. He was preceded by his wife Louise. Left to cherish his memories are: his daughter, Jackie C. Drown of Perkinston, and sons Stephen Courtney...
Royce Gordon Hennes
Jun 12, 2021
Royce Gordon Hennes, 77 passed away peacefully at his home in Wiggins surrounded by family and friends on June 12, 2021. He was born in Poplarville, MS on November 29, 1943. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Flora Hennes; his infant sons, Don Carlos and Gordon Ray; his brothers, Earl, Leoland and Larry Hennes and...
Chassity Nicole (Bond) Bell
Jun 11, 2021
Chassity Nicole Bell, 37 of Perkinston, passed June 11th at Memorial Hospital of Stone County. She was born November 28, 1983, to Bill and Pamela Bond. She is preceded in death by her sister, Rachel Bond. Chassity leaves behind to cherish her memory, her parents, Bill and Pamela Bond; her husband, Eddie Bell; her life-partner, Rebecca Lizana; her daughter...
Earl Eugene Edwards
Jun 8, 2021
Earl Eugene Edwards, 57 of Kiln, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Highland Community Hospital in Picayune. Earl was born December 18, 1963 in Amite, LA, the son and middle of three children to Earl Ray and Nelly Irene (Hastings) Edwards. Growing up in and around New Orleans, he wasn't really the city type, but he loved most anything outdoors....
Norris Devon Graves
Jun 8, 2021
Norris Devon Graves, 93 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday evening, June 8th at The Carpenter House in Gulfport. He was born December 29, 1927 in Bogalusa, LA, the oldest of four children to Troy Norris and Zellie Mae (Thomas) Graves. The family had a small farm in the Bogalusa area and growing up during the great depression and World...
Bradley Gray Bowman
Jun 7, 2021
Bradley Gray Bowman, 62 of Gulfport, passed away Monday afternoon, June 7th at his home. He was born May 15, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN to Keith Gray and Dorothy (Bennett) Bowman. Brad was the third of what would be ten children in all and grew up in South Mississippi, from Picayune to Gulfport and a few places in between....