Jan 8, 2021

Ronald Lee Barnes, age 74, 2 months, and 19 days, entered into peaceful rest January 8, 2021 at Memorials Hospital in Gulfport, MS. He was born to James P. and Annie (Simpson) Barnes on October 20, 1946 in Olmsted, Illinois. Ron was their baby boy rounding out their family with his 3 older sisters and 2 older brothers. The...

Jan 6, 2021

Camille Bailey Cole, 61 of Pearl, passed away at her home January 6th. She was born August 28, 1959 in Bradenton, FL, the oldest of three children to Curtis Odel and Mary Francis (Mullin) Bailey. She grew up in the Birmingham, AL area and came to enjoy cooking as a young lady. Following her academic pursuits, Camille married Billy...

Jan 6, 2021

Jean Ann Downie, 75 of Saucier, passed away Wednesday at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. This lady was something else and the short space we have will not do her complete justice. She was born May 26, 1945 in the Bronx, NY. Jean was born to Frances Blake Borowski Fox and later left at The N.Y. Foundling home, where...

Jan 5, 2021

Julie Field, age 59, passed away January 5th, 2021, after a hard fight with Covid-19.  Our community lost a devoted wife and mother who dedicated her life to working as a compassionate nurse for over 35 years.

Julie was born and raised in Elk Point, South Dakota, to Janet and Russel Rosenbaum.  She graduated from Elk Point...

Jan 4, 2021

Jeffrey Allen Edwards, 65 of Louisville, passed away Monday at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Born November 8, 1955 in Ackerman, Allen was the 3rd of five boys to James Gerald and Dorothy Lou (Box) Edwards, Sr. He grew up in Ackerman where he enjoyed hunting, fishing and most everything outdoors, as well as music. He loved the rock...

Jan 4, 2021

Garland Wayne Smith, 54, of Poplarville, MS, passed away January 4th, 2021. He was born on July 19th, 1966 in Bogalusa, LA  to Michael Calvin and Elizabeth Smith. Garland is preceded in death by his father, Michael. Left to cherish his memories are his loving life wife of 36 years, Karen Smith: His mother, Elizabeth Smith; daughters, Carrie Sue...

Jan 4, 2021

J D Hartfield, 72, passed away at his home in Lumberton January 4, 2021. He was born May 30, 1948 in Poplarville to Willie G.W. and Hazel Hartfield. He is preceded in death by his parents; 9 siblings and his son, J D Hartfield, Jr. J D leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Frances “Pat” Hartfield; bonus...

Jan 4, 2021

Danny Shelby O’Neal, 71, passed away at his home in Saucier January 4. He was born September 10, 1949 in Pasadena, TX to Odis and Nellie O’Neal. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Judy; brother-in-law, Robert; and grandparents, Shelby and Rosie Miller Thornhill; fur baby, Molly. Danny leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife...

Dec 29, 2020

Mildred (Mae Mae) Smith age 85 was called home to be with her Lord Jesus on the morning of December 29, 2020, surrounded by her loving family and husband of over 69 years, Homer Smith Sr.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Bertis Hendry, brothers: Dorman, R. O., Roger and Jerry. She is...

Dec 27, 2020

Catherine Lynn Hoyt, a loving, hard headed, tell-it-like-it-is wife, mother and friend, passed away Dec. 27th at Gulfport Memorial after a lengthy fight with kidney disease. She was born April 27th, 1983 in Tucson, AZ, the third of seven children to David Leon and Susan (Yarborough) Winkles. Though she has lived in several places while her father served in...

Dec 25, 2020

On Christmas morning, Colton Lynn “Otis” Northrup, was welcomed into heaven to receive his angel wings. He was born July 12, 2000 in Gulfport, MS to Travis and Jennifer Northrup. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John “Danny” Williams and paternal grandmother, Margaret Ann Northrup. Otis leaves behind to cherish his many memories, his parents, Travis...

Dec 24, 2020

Dawn Marie Clark, 51, of Waveland passed away Christmas Eve at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. She was born December 19, 1969 to Daniel and Marilyn Dougherty. Dawn is preceded in death by her father. She leaves behind a legacy of her devoted husband, David Clark; her mother, Marilyn Dougherty; her children, Kenneth Dougherty, Shauna Clark, Stephen Clark and Amber...

Dec 22, 2020

Toni Lee Woodman, 28 of Wiggins, passed away December 22, 2020. She was born in Ohio on June 18, 1992. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her mother and bonus father, Shari and C W Bevard; husband, Chris Woodman; children, Xavior and Tucker; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher and Talia Johns; grandparents, Phil and Janet Newman; extended family including,...

Dec 22, 2020

Shelly Marie Stiver, age 46, of Montegut, LA, formerly of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 22, 2020 at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, LA. She was born February 5, 1974 in Gulfport, MS to Farrell and Jackie Stiver. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe Page, Sr. and Opal Page; her paternal grandparents,...

Dec 20, 2020

Tommy Nolan Burrill, 74, passed away December 20, 2020 at Gulfport Memorial. He was born February 17, 1946 to Bert and Vertha Burrill. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leslie, Bennie, Buster, Melvin, Ed and Fred Burril; sister, Clara Nell Dubuisson; 3 infant siblings and his grandson, Wesley Dedeaux. Tommy is survived by his daughters and...

Dec 20, 2020

Vivian Louise (Lazenby) Ferguson, 93 of Lumberton, became a member of the heavenly chorus Sunday evening at Pearl River County Nursing Home. Ms. Vivian was born September 1, 1927 in Poplarville, the daughter of Wilson and Amber (Johnson) Lazenby. Growing up in Lumberton in the time of the Great Depression, Vivian knew what work was all about. That defined...

Dec 19, 2020

Samuel Caruthers Sykes, 87 of Grenada, passed away Saturday, December 19th at Grenada Living Center. Sam was born February 21, 1933 at the family home in Duck Hill and was the third of seven children to Jim and Sallie (Harbin) Sykes. He grew up a Mississippi country boy in the depression era, farming, raising cotton and animals. Sam enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2020

Richard Durwin Bounds, 72 of Biloxi and formerly of the Sones Chapel community in Pearl River county, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 17th in Gulfport. Born August 12, 1948 in Picayune, he was the son and only child to the late Monroe J. and Annie Lou (Smith) Bounds. Richard grew up on the family farm in the Sones Chapel...

Dec 14, 2020

Ola Mae Ory, 82 of the Dedeaux community, took her heavenly flight Monday in Gulfport. She was born October 4, 1938 at the family home in Dedeaux, the youngest of two daughters to Aaron and Bertha (Cuevas) Peterson. Ola Mae grew up there in Dedeaux where she came to love gardening, both vegetables and flowers as well. She was...

Dec 14, 2020

Tabitha “Tabby” Pearson Pittman, age 50, of Wiggins, MS gained her wings on December 14, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Tabitha was born December 2,1970 to the late Freddie M. and Kathy (Broadus) Pearson of Wiggins, MS. As a child, Tabby was always active in dance and gymnastics and competing in many local pageants through the years....