Iva (Breland) Rigby
Oct 13, 2020
Iva Breland Rigby, 79, of Wiggins passed peacefully October 13 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 11, 1940 to Sarden and Iduma Breland. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Elder Talmage, John and Donald Breland; sister, Mary Katherine Fairly and son in law, Ray Lee. Iva leaves behind to cherish her memory her...
Frank Joseph Gambino
Oct 13, 2020
Frank Joseph Gambino, 83 of Picayune, passed away Tuesday morning at Picayune Rehab & Health. Frank was born August 4, 1937 in New Orleans, the oldest of four children to Vincent and Gertrude (Aucoin) Gambino. Growing up in New Orleans in the Catholic faith, his French-Italian heritage served him well. From an early age, Frank was a highly intelligent...
Linda Gail (Hayes) Armstrong
Oct 11, 2020
Linda Gail Armstrong, 69, of Saucier, passed away October 11, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 14, 1950 in Jasper, AL to Dee and Imojean Hayes. Linda is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Rocky Hayes. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Scott Hayes and Ray Armstrong; her daughter, Dawn ...
William Mathers Lawson
Oct 11, 2020
William Mathers Lawson, 51 of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday at Ocean Springs Hospital. "Mat", as he was known by most, was born October 15, 1968 in Gulfport, the oldest of four children to Gery M. and Helen Louise (Higgins) Lawson. He grew up in South-central Florida for the most part, enjoying skateboarding and music. Mat also liked to...
Javan Ruben Nevarez
Oct 10, 2020
J.R. "Von" Nevarez, 36, of Gulfport passed away October 10, 2020. Arrangements are pending and will be updated as information becomes available. Trinity Funeral Services asks that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.
Robert Lee Brown
Oct 9, 2020
Robert Lee Brown, 72 of Florence, MS, passed away Friday, October 9th at UMMC in Jackson. Born on Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1947 in Detroit, MI, Robert was the third of six children to Robert DeWitt and Katherine Mary (Wheble) Brown. Growing up in Lincoln Park, Robert was a "tall and linky" young man, not quite the physique...
Mary Misaniah (Snow) Manns
Oct 6, 2020
Mary Misaniah Snow Manns, 68 of Ackerman, passed away Tuesday evening October 6th at North MS Medical Center. Born October 24, 1951, Mary is the daughter and oldest of two children to Winford Hunt & Flora Alene (Stacy) Snow. She grew up in the Reform community in Choctaw county and loved to read. Mary could usually be found sitting...
Barbara Ann (Lee) Ladner
Oct 5, 2020
Barbara Ann Ladner, 88 of the Ansley community, gained her heavenly wings Monday, October 5th. She was born May 15, 1932 in Logtown, the oldest of seven children to Arthur and Jessie (Dawsey) Lee. Growing up in rural Hancock county, Barbara was a country girl through and through. Before she was 10, she could pick vegetables from the garden,...
James Albert Weaver
Oct 4, 2020
James Albert Weaver, 62, passed away October 4 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born in Georgia to Joe and Loucille Weaver on November 20, 1957. James is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 20 years, Judy Weaver; a grandson, Hunter and a sister, Joann Weaver. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, daughter, Jennifer...
Laura Lea (Stanton) Bjorklund
Oct 3, 2020
Laura Lea Bjorklund, 56 of Gulfport, passed away at Connected Hearts October 3rd, following a lengthy battle with Multiple Sclerosis. A memorial service was held in Gulfport and a family memorial will be held at a later date in Red River, New Mexico. Laura was born July 12, 1964 in Bryn Mawr, PA, the daughter of Charles L. and...
Cori Sullivan
Oct 3, 2020
Cori Sullivan, 29, passed away Saturday afternoon at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport. Trinity Funeral Services is serving the family, with complete obituary details coming soon. Please keep them in your prayers during this difficult time.
Charles Fenwick Renfro
Oct 1, 2020
Charles Fenwick Renfro, 75, of Perkinston passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home. He was born January 1, 1945 to Charles Jr. and Gloria Renfro in Pascagoula, MS. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, James Jones; daughters, Pamela Jo Miller; Rebecca Lynn Marinello and Dinah Renfro; son, William Miller III and grandson, Joseph...
Gerald Andrew Schoonmaker
Sep 29, 2020
Gerald Andrew Schoonmaker, 61 of Bay St. Louis, passed away Tuesday in Kiln. The oldest of five children, he was born June 14, 1959 in Bay St. Louis. Known to most as Andy, grew up in the Bay and came to enjoy hunting, fishing and crabbing, among many other things that most South MS boys get in to. He...
Richard A. Balkcom, Sr.
Sep 29, 2020
Richard A. Balkcom, Sr., 69 of Carriere, passed away early Tuesday morning. He was born May 5, 1951 in Orlando, FL, the son of Jasper and Francis (Kemp) Balkcom. In his younger years, Richard enjoyed cartoons, especially Popeye, shooting marbles and riding his bicycle. As he grew, he got into boxing and cars, preferring those that could get up...
Bernetta Gloria (Smith) Phaneuf
Sep 28, 2020
Former Baltimore, MD resident Bernetta Gloria "Nettie" Phaneuf died September 28, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born May 20, 1951 in Baltimore, the daughter of Redford E. and June Priscilla (Stewart) Smith. Nettie worked for Bethlehem Steel Mill from 1974 until 2002, becoming the first female steel roller at that location. She will be fondly remembered and...
Janet Carol (Todd) Rains
Sep 28, 2020
Janet Carol Rains, 66 of Gulfport, passed away September 28th at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. She was the oldest of three children to Thayon Lafayette & Carolyn Ann (Morgan) Todd, born in Laurel September 18, 1954. Janet grew up in Jones county early on before her family moved to the coast. She was a country girl at heart and...
Stephanie Rebecca Samrow
Sep 27, 2020
Stephanie Rebecca Samrow, 67 of Picayune, passed away at her home Sunday evening, September 27. She was born January 8, 1953 in New Orleans, the daughter and youngest of three children to Steven Joseph and Eugenia (Konstantapolis) Samrow. Growing up in Harahan, LA, Stephanie loved animals from an early age. She liked riding horses and working with animals of...
James Martin Turner
Sep 27, 2020
Sunday, September 27, 2020, James Martin Turner, 73 of Wiggins passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He was born October 29, 1946 in Dallas, TX to William and Iva Mae (Clark) Turner. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, William David; brothers, William Henry "Bill Jr." Turner III and John Edgar Turner. He leaves behind a...
Lee Buckley Klein, Sr.
Sep 27, 2020
Lee Buckley Klein, Sr., 84 of Bay St. Louis, entered into his eternal rest Sunday, Sept. 27th. Lee was born June 12, 1936, the third of six children to Frank & Claudia (Cuevas) Klein and grew up in the marsh in and around Clairmont Harbor. An original "swamp person", Lee literally loved the outdoors and spent as much time...
Jack Steven Wilder
Sep 24, 2020
Jack Steven Wilder, 84 of Perkinston, passed away at his home Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Jack was born July 1, 1936 in Bedford, IN, one of two children and son of Roscoe & Belva (Grubb) Wilder. He grew up on the family farm in Bedford and was always intrigued with cars. He came to enjoy drag racing and playing...