Matthew Edward Smith
Jul 14, 2020
Matthew Edward Smith was born September 24, 1963 and died unexpectedly on July 14, 2020. He is survived by his brothers Marshall and Mason (Linda) and sister-in-law Debbie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Katherine Ann, and his brother, Mitchell. Matthew loved life and lived it well. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana...
Sandra Carol (Thomas) Dewease
Jul 14, 2020
In memory of a life so beautifully lived, a heart so deeply loved, the family of Sandra Carol Dewease, 74 of Brooklyn, announce her passing on July 14, 2020 at Asbury Hospice in Hattiesburg. She was born in Poplarville, August 15, 1945 to Darnell Guice Thomas and Johnie B (Ladner) Thomas. Sandra is preceded in death by her father...
James Edwin Tootle
Jul 11, 2020
James Edwin Tootle, 72 of Lumberton, passed away at his home Saturday evening, with his loving wife Charla by his side. He was born August 3rd, 1947 on the family farm in Clarksburg, OH, the youngest of two boys to Floyd and Virginia (Hudson) Tootle. Jim grew up on that family farm, working and doing whatever needed to be...
Whitney Carol (Purvis) Henderson
Jul 8, 2020
Whitney Carol Henderson, 37 of Purvis, passed away Wednesday morning at Ashbury Hospice in Hattiesburg. She was born May 11, 1983 in Laurel, the daughter and 5th of 7 children to Jerry Purvis & Jean Ann (Margo) Sones. Whitney lived her life like a shooting star...short and beautiful. She was a family oriented girl from the start, growing up...
Robert Winston Hardeman, Sr.
Jul 8, 2020
Robert Winston Hardeman, Sr., native of Mobile, Al, and resident of Carriere, Ms, died Wednesday July 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his wife and family. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Loyce Hardeman, brothers James and J.C. Hardeman, sister Bobbie Parnell and daughter Jennifer Hardeman. Survivors include wife, Gina Taylor, brother Mac A. (Lydia)...
Rickey Lavern Fant
Jul 6, 2020
Heaven’s gates opened for Rickey Lavern Fant on July 6, 2020 at Pillars of Biloxi. He was born to Wilburn and Katie (Newsome) Fant on April 9, 1956 in Meridian, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale Fant. Rickey leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons, Thomas and Brian Fant; siblings, Cynthia (Jim)...
Ricky Carlton Lewallen
Jul 4, 2020
Ricky Carlton Lewallen, 62 of Purvis, entered into Heaven July 4, 2020. He was born October 30, 1957 to Jimmy “James” David and Annie Mae (Boone) Lewallen in Atlanta, GA. Ricky is preceded in passing by his parents, grandparents (Liddie Boone and Bertie Lewallen); and several aunts and uncles. He leaves behind to treasure his memory; his brothers, James...
Barbara Ann (Lumpkin) Baranowski
Jul 4, 2020
On the 4th of July, we lost Mrs. Barbara Ann Baranowski. We say farewell to a good-hearted woman who left us to be with her mother, Ruby Lumpkin; her father, Ray Odell Lumpkin, Sr.; grandfather, John Lawrence Lumpkin; grandmother, Jennifer Viola Lumpkin; brothers, Rayford Odell Lumpkin II and David Lumpkin; aunt, Peggy Lumpkin Freret and cousin, Heather Nichole Delaughter....
Geralyn Dee (Hobbs) Miller
Jun 29, 2020
Geralyn Dee Hobbs Miller, 59, was born on December 13, 1960, in Demopolis, Ala. She died on June 29, 2020, at home with her family in Biloxi, Miss. She was a woman who loved deeply and never met a stranger. Geralyn strengthened those around her and never missed an opportunity to connect with others by sharing stories of obstacles...
Antonia Latham
Jun 28, 2020
Given name at birth was Antoinette Elaine Latham, 61, Toni was born to the late Yvonne Latham in Birmingham, Alabama on September 14, 1958. She moved to Brooklyn, NY where she raised her boys. She had given birth to 6 children; Seneca, Bradley, Alton, Nigel and Daughter Briana left till "the end of the totem pole" and the other...
Albert Louis Roland
Jun 24, 2020
Albert L. Roland, (76) resident of Jackson, MS passed away on June 24, 2020 at Brandon Nursing Home & Rehab. Interment services will be held on July 17, 2020 at Mississippi Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Newton, MS. Albert was retired from Continental Trailways as ticket agent. He was avid Ole Miss fan who enjoyed watching football and was also...
Wyman Ray Orders
Jun 24, 2020
It is with great sadness the family of Mr. Wyman Ray Orders announces his death on June 24, 2020 in Jackson. Wyman was born to William Edwin and Virginia Ruth (Hawkins) Orders on July 10, 1954 in South Carolina. He is proceeded death by his parents and wife, Linda Sue Orders. Wyman is survived by his children, Tara Ann...
Jimmy Fredrick Scott
Jun 24, 2020
Jimmy Fredrick Scott, 85 of the Timberlane community of Picayune, went home to heaven Wednesday evening, surrounded by his loving family. Jimmy was born March 7, 1935 in Brewton, AL, the son and one of ten children to Corbett & Esther (Johnson) Scott. At birth, he weighed in at 16lbs 4ozs, setting a record as the largest baby to...
Anthony Joseph Schwankhart, Sr.
Jun 24, 2020
Anthony Joseph Schwankhart, Sr., 83 of Carriere, passed away Wednesday morning surrounded by his loving family. Trinity Funeral Services is assisting the family and will have complete obituary details available soon. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
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...