Franklin Peter Darby, Sr.
Jun 23, 2020
Franklin Peter Darby, Sr., 86 of Lizana, passed away late Tuesday afternoon at Dixie White House in Pass Christian. He was born January 30, 1934 in New Orleans, one of eleven children to Clifford W. & Helen Darby. Frank grew up in New Orleans where he enjoyed fishing, working and relaxing. He left school at an early age to...
Ottis Brian Matthew Hagwood
Jun 21, 2020
Ottis Brian Matthew Hagwood, known to most as "Matt", passed away Sunday at UMMC in Jackson. He was born November 27, 1986, which just happened to be Thanksgiving that year, the son of Brian Lee and Priscilla (Wilson) Hagwood. From then he has been lovingly referred to as a "turkey baby". Named Ottis Brian Matthew, those that knew him...
Lena Mae (Landry) Baacke
Jun 21, 2020
Lena Mae Baacke, 77 of Biloxi, passed away Sunday at Merit Health in Biloxi. She was born in Mobile, AL on November 19, 1942, the daughter and third of six children to Lee C. Sr. and Thelma Elizabeth (Raley) Landry. Growing up in the Mobile area, Lena enjoyed music, but her true passion was dancing. One of her claims...
Peggy Jean (Ladner) Berndt
Jun 20, 2020
Peggy Jean Ladner-Berndt, 61, of Biloxi, Mississippi, was called to her eternal home on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit J. Ladner, and Shirley A. Cuevas Ladner of Gulfport, Mississippi. She is survived by her children, James E. Spiers, Jr., (Virginia), Ithaca, New York; Mandy E. Spiers, Long Beach, Mississippi, and Jennifer...
Anthony Franklin Johnston
Jun 20, 2020
Anthony Franklin Johnston, 51, passed away Saturday morning at his home in Gulfport. He was born April 25, 1969 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Bill Johnston and Reajeania Brantley Johnston. He would grow up in and around Knoxville for the most part, where he came to enjoy music and drama. Tony, as he was known by most, loved...
Kenneth Neal Bull
Jun 19, 2020
Kenneth Neal Bull, 65 of the Sunflower community in Perkinston, passed away at his home last week. Kenny was born June 6, 1955 in Michigan, one of five and son of Emmett O. & Juanita (Creech) Bull. He grew up in Michigan where he came to enjoy boxing and keeping himself fit, gaining the nickname "One Punch Pancho" in...
Peggy Lou (Spicer) Sloniker
Jun 19, 2020
Peggy (Spicer) Sloniker was born September 17, 1934 in Webb City, MO. Her parents, Ben and Nora Spicer, four sisters: Loretta, Betty, Louise, Lucille, her only son, Charles Spicer all preceded her in death. She married William (Bill) Sloniker June 4, 1984. Peggy gained sons, Richard and Mike Sloniker (both deceased) and daughter, Tracy Boyd when she married Bill. ...
Billy Ray Durr
Jun 18, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Billy Ray Durr, age 64, of Jackson, MS. He was born March 3, 1956 to Elijah, Jr. and Marie (Vaughn) Durr in Laurel, MS. Billy is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marilyn Durr; brother in law, Thomas Perry and sister in law, Diane Durr. He leaves...
Ricky Conrad Alexander
Jun 15, 2020
Ricky Conrad Alexander, 70 of Pascagoula, passed away Monday, June 15th. Ricky was born September 24, 1949 in Hickory, NC, the son of Elbert Conrad & Ruby Lee (Reese) Alexander. He grew up with a loving family who were always there for each other. He enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in Panama during the Vietnam War....
Jerry Wayne Frierson
Jun 14, 2020
With heavy hearts we announce the death of Jerry Wayne Frierson of Picayune, MS, who unexpectedly passed away June 14th, 2020. He is survived by his children Tonya Gipson, Tiffany (Eddie) Hursey, Jerry (Trish) Frierson II, Adam (Wendy) Frierson and Amy (Greg)Fortenberry. He was a proud grandfather to Landon, Alanna, Leighton, Little Eddie, Hunter, Gracelynn, Olivia, Hannah, Alexandra, Cheyenne,...
Robert Shannon Ladner
Jun 14, 2020
Robert Shannon Ladner, age 56, passed away Sunday, June 14 in Picayune, MS. He was born to the late Calvin Ladner and Elaine (Gamble) Reid on August 31, 1963 in Lumberton, MS. Shannon is preceded in death by his father, Calvin Ladner and bonus father, Boyd Reid. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his devoted mother, Elaine Reid;...
John Edward "Jim" Williams
Jun 14, 2020
John Edward “Jim” Williams, age 91 of Lumberton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Poplarville. He was born January 3, 1929 to John Moses and Alta Williams in Richton, MS. He was retired from Southland Oil Company. He was a devout husband and father and a very hard worker. He enjoyed singing and playing Gospel music...
Mary Alice (Hurt) Clark
Jun 13, 2020
Mary Alice Clark, 88 of Hattiesburg, passed away Saturday evening, June 13th at her home. Mary was born March 19, 1932 in Ashland, KY, the daughter and baby of nine children to Fred P. & Mary Alice (Coldiron) Hurt. She grew up in Ashland and was a family oriented young lady from the start. She met a young Eugene...
Steven Christopher Purvis
Jun 13, 2020
Steven Christopher Purvis, 45 of Purvis, went home to be with the Lord Saturday morning at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born at Forrest General Hospital January 9, 1975, the son of James Calvin and Lynda Kay (Baker) Purvis. He grew up in Purvis, spending his entire life in and around the area he called...
Preston Lee Kemp, Jr.
Jun 11, 2020
It is with great sorrow that the family of Preston Lee Kemp, Jr. announce his passing on June 11, 2020. He was born to Preston Lee, Sr. and Donna (Luker) on August 23, 1979 in Little Rock, AR. Family and friends fondly referred to him as BoBo. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Kemp, Sr. BoBo...
Maudie Pearl (Saucier) Ladnier
Jun 11, 2020
Maudie Pearl Ladnier, 88 of the Silver Run community, passed away Thursday morning, June 11th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Born February 2, 1932 at the family home in the Savannah community of Pearl River county, Maudie was the daughter and one of twelve children to Rayford & Kizzie Saucier. She grew up and went to school in Savannah,...
Michael Lewis Ingram
Jun 10, 2020
Michael Lewis Ingram, age 49 of Jackson, passed away on June 10, 2020. He was born November 24,1970 to Douglas Lamar and Jeanette (Komosinki) Ingram. Mike is preceded in death by his mother and sister, Wendy Ingram. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his father, Douglas Ingram; brothers, Gerald (Kimberly), David and Thomas Ingram; numerous nieces and nephews,...
Arthur Ray Lewis
Jun 10, 2020
Arthur Ray Lewis, 62 of Gulfport, passed away June 10th at Memorial Hospital. Born July 22, 1957 in Mobile, AL, Arthur was the oldest of seven children to Arthur & Marelle (Jones) Lewis. He grew up in South Alabama & Mississippi, enjoying fishing, hunting, and roaming the woods with his brother. After school, he went to work in construction,...
Stephanie Patrice (Shows) Mccraw
Jun 10, 2020
Stephanie Patrice McCraw, 49 of Gulfport, went home to heaven Wednesday, June 10th at Canon Hospice. Though she leaves this life far too soon, her life and legacy will forever be cherished by those who truly knew her. She was born May 20, 1971 in Lucedale, the third of five and daughter of Stanley Shows and Jeanette Breland Desporte....
John Birch Eisnaugle
Jun 8, 2020
John Birch Eisnaugle, 86 of Biloxi, passed away Monday, June 8th at Azalea Gardens in Wiggins. Trinity Funeral Services is assisting the family, and will have complete obituary details available soon. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this trying time.