Warren Joseph Coats, "Junior" passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born on July 5, 1941 in New Orleans and later a resident of Metairie, Louisiana, At the very young age of 33 years, he became owner and operator of his family business, Coats Safe and Lock Company which was started by his Grandfather in 1888 and in...
Bette Doye McDavitt, 65 of Perkinston but originally from Plantation, FL, passed away Sunday morning, January 17th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. She was born November 7, 1955 in Broward county, FL, the oldest of three children to William and Marilynn (Cornell) Boye. Bette grew up in Plantation and was an art lover from early on. She had a...
Thomas Leonard “Mac” McLemore returned to his heavenly home on January 16, 2021, from the Dedeaux Community in Kiln, MS at the age of 72. Mac is survived by his four children: David McLemore, Lisa Matthews, Deborah McLemore (Gregory Pittman), and Thomas (Sybil) McLemore. His seventeen grandchildren: David McLemore, Derek McLemore, Jacob Ruzicka, Kristin Pacheco, Timothy Pacheco, Jennifer Pacheco,...
Violet Marie Stanford of the Ford's Creek community, went home to be with her late husband, parents and siblings early Friday morning at Pearl River County Nursing Home, just a week after celebrating her 90th birthday. She was born January 7, 1931 in the Spring Hill community, the youngest of six children to Albert Nemiah and Florence Sarah (Howard)...
Ricky Ly-Darrel Meadows, 60 of Wiggins, passed away Jan. 13th at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, after a prolonged battle with pneumonia. He was born September 14, 1960, the son of R.J. and Delores (Ladner) Meadows. Most people knew him by his CB handle, "Deadeye". He was first and foremost a professional truck driver but was talented in many...
Kathy Annette Cuevas Lee, a beautiful servant of Jesus Christ born May 23, 1956, was allowed to go home January 12, 2021 at the age of 64. She has been a faithful member of Christian Worship Center since its beginning in 1995, prior to that she worshiped at Saucier Holiness Church for many years. Kathy is survived by her...
Rebecca Sue Johnston, 42 of McHenry, passed away January 10, 2021 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. Born July 19, 1978, Becky will best be remembered for her love of crafts, plants, and her family. She was a loving and caring daughter, sister and mother that will be forever missed by all who knew and loved her. She...
Billy Roy Howard, 57 of Taylorsville, passed away Sunday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born March 19, 1963 in Smith county, the middle of three children to Billy Ray Howard and Betty Jean Poole. Growing up in the Taylorsville area, Billy came to love most everything outdoors. Hunting, fishing and camping were among his favorite things to...
Avery Daniel (Danny) Walker Jr. of Saucier, MS. passed away on January 10, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. from complications from COVID-19. Danny was born June 14, 1959 in Gulfport, MS to Avery D Walker Sr and Nancy C Walker.
Danny was an avid traveler and a mountain man at heart. He never missed a chance to go...
Steven Michael Morris, 21, passed away January 9th at his home in Long Beach, MS. He was born on February 9, 1999. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Jennifer Lumpkin; his father, Deryl Morris; sisters, Madison Lumpkin and Colby Nopper; half-sister, Lacy Morris; grandparents, Steve and Lynda Lumpkin; great grandmothers, Margie Gentile and Serena Slayton; his...
Elizabeth Ann Head, 72 of Jackson, passed away Saturday, January 9th at St. Dominick Hospital. She was the eldest of three children, born September 1, 1948 in Batesville, MS to Peter and Mary Etta (Westbrook) Ulrich. Elizabeth Grew up in Beaver, PA and was a homebody from the start. She enjoyed staying at home, reading a book or sewing...
Howard Levert Ladner, Jr., 72 of Poplarville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 9th. He was born September 5, 1948 to Howard and Iris Ladner. He is preceded in death by his parents; beloved son, Casey Levert Ladner; parents in law, Charlie and Olian Spiers; brothers, Billy Royce and Con Houston Ladner; an infant sister;...
Donald Rodney "Donny" Swain, Jr., 54 of the Henleyfield community, passed away at his home Saturday evening, Jan. 9th. He was born July 4, 1966 in Geneva, IL, the oldest of two children to Don R., Sr. and Barbara Ann (Micel) Swain. Don grew up in Naperville, IL where he enjoyed baseball and football. After high school, he joined...
Dale Richard Kasselder, 76 of the Broome School community, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Gulfport. Dale was born August 1, 1944 in Havre, MT, the middle of three children to Richard Glenn and Caroline (Heene) Kasselder. Dale grew up Montanna, spending most of his life in and around Columbia Falls. For a good part of his career,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...