Dru Garrett Hacker, 32, departed this life just two days short of his thirty-third birthday, from his home in Wiggins. He was born March 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, OH, the oldest of three children to the late Charles Parlier and Monica Thompson. Growing up in Cincy, Dru was an avid skateboarder in his younger years. He also enjoyed football,...
Bobbye Woodall Barnes, 89, passed away March 6th. She was born on February 20, 1932. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughter, Beverly (Keith) Vick; her brother, Raymond (Shirley) Woodall; along with numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Alma Woodall; her husband, Cleston Barnes; and...
Sylvia Spiers, age 85, of Carriere went to her heavenly home on March 4th. She was born to George and Lucille Pittman in Monticello, MS on May 14, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 63 yrs., Oakley (Buddy Boy) Spiers; her sister, Sybil Pittman and granddaughter, Angela Pierce. Sylvia leaves to cherish her...
Cindy Lee Burton, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, made the world a little dimmer on March 3, 2021 at River Regions in Vicksburg, MS. Born in Natchez, MS on November 14, 1957, she was the youngest daughter of Dora Ruby Worthey Lee and James T. "Buddy" Lee. Preceded in death by her parents, sister Betty Sue Lee, ex-husband...
David Woodrow Showes, better known as "Mr. David" around his hometown of Brooklyn, MS, passed away Wednesday evening at his home. He was the oldest of eight children to Woodrow and Marilyn Joyce (Ashe) Showes, born January 26, 1954 in Hattiesburg. David grew up in and around New Augusta, where he came to enjoy hunting, fishing and drag racing,...
Kurt Karl Kreis, 62 of Saucier, passed away at his home Tuesday evening, March 2nd. Kurt was preceded by his parents, Harmon Dexter, Jr. and Betty Jean Kreis, along with one sister, Karen. He is survived by this girlfriend and love of life, Joye Lott; his bonus children, sons Willie and Steve, along with a daughter Catherine, and three...
Shantel Rene Perkins, age 50 of Kiln Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2021. She brought so much joy to all around her, and her smile was contagious. Shantel loved to love people. For many years she worked as an OB/GYN nurse along the coast. It suited her servant heart. Shantel loved spending time with her family and...
Alfred Boyd Helton, 70, passed away Thursday afternoon at Advent Health in Kissimmee, FL. He was born July 3, 1950 in Gulfport, the third of six and son of Alfred Cleveland and Francine Adeline (Cobb) Helton. Alfred grew up on 31st Avenue in Gulfport and was an active, athletic young man, playing softball, baseball and football. He also enjoyed...
Timothy Allen Papania, 22 of Brooklyn, departed this life Thursday evening, February 25th in Saucier. He was born January 12, 1999 in Bay St. Louis, the youngest of four children to Butch and Tina Papania. Tim grew up in the Kiln and came to enjoy Legos and other construction based toys, along with video games and electronics. He was...
Our little angel, Naomi Grace James, was called to the Lord on February 23, 2021. She was born August 3, 2020 to Cameron James and Dakota DeJarnett. She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her great-grandfather, Andrew Lee Lewis, Sr; great grandparents, Charlie and Betty DeJarnett; great-great grandmother, Rena Mae Terrell; great uncles, Gary Lee Lewis, Andrew Lee...
Mrs. Tina Marie Barton Parker of Perkinston, surrounded by loved ones, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Perkinston. Tina was born on February 11, 1960 in Biloxi, MS to the late James George Barton and Jackie Ann Dixon Barton. She was preceded in death by her father and mother....
Ms. Ruth Elizabeth Herrington, 79, passed away February 19th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. A service will be held at a later date to be announced. Trinity Funeral Services is honored to assist the family at this difficult time and asks that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Ronald Fredrick Apgar, III, 39, passed away Friday, February 19th in Pearl. He was born August 14, 1981 in Flemington, NJ, the son of Ronald F. Apgar, Jr and the late Karen Johnson. Growing up mostly in the Washington, NJ area, friends and family referred to him as "Little Ron". He enjoyed video games and baseball, playing with his...
Mark Kenneth Bowles, 56 of Wiggins, passed away Friday morning at Memorial Hospital of Stone County. He was preceded by his parents, John Joseph and Rose Marie (Billiott) Bowles, along with two brothers, Jerry and Chris Bowles. Mark was born July 11, 1964 in New Orleans, the eighth of John and Rose Marie's ten children. He grew up in...
Frank Howard Kubiak, 96 years young, passed away peacefully February 18, 2021 at Gulfport Memorial. He was born November 2, 1924 in Wisconsin to Frank and Anna Kubiak. He is preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Dorian and Violet. Frank is survived in legacy by his wife of 44 years, Imm Kubiak; children, David and his wife...
Cynthia Dianne Kornegay, 63 of Steens, MS, passed away Thursday afternoon, Feb. 11th, at her home. She was born February 13, 1957 in Aberdeen, the daughter of Walden "Max" and Roxie Anne (Sherman) Honeycutt. She grew up in Hamilton where she enjoyed the outdoors and riding horses. Dianne also had an interest in music and her parents put her...
Mr. Claude Enoch Bond Jr., aka "Sam", age 78, of Baxterville MS, passed away peacefully at his home on February 8th 2021. Sam was born May 6th, 1942 in Baxterville MS. He was the youngest of five brothers and very beloved by his family and community. In his early years Sam enjoyed being an accomplished basketball and baseball player...
Dwayne Edward Albin, 64 of McHenry, passed away Monday morning in Leakesville, MS. He was the youngest of three children, born May 3, 1956 in Crescent City, CA. Dwayne grew up fishing, with his family owning commercial fishing boats. Maybe you have watched the television show, "Deadliest Catch"? If so, that is what Dwayne did for many years, fishing...
Florine Parker Beall, 94 of Lumberton, gained her wings Sunday at Highland Hospital in Picayune. She was born June 25, 1926 in McHenry, the middle of seven children to Lon and Emily (Flurry) Parker. Florine grew up through the depression era in McHenry, a true Southern country girl on a small family farm. She worked in the garden and...
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ms. Ellen Elaine Bedwell, 66, on February 6th. She was born February 20, 1954 to Liston and Helen Bounds. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ronald, Doyle, Alton and Dalton Bounds and a grandson, Johnathon Bedwell. Ellen leaves behind a legacy of family; her beloved husband of 49...