Oct 16, 2019

On Wednesday, October 16, 2019, Richard "Ricky" Whittington Jr., a doting father of one, went to be with his Lord and Savior and his bride, at the young age of 68.  Richard, aka "Cedar Tree", was born on August 25, 1951 in New Orleans, the son of Richard Sr. and Joann (Dunham) Whittington. He graduated from Pass Christian High...

Oct 16, 2019

Mr. Ray Harston Ladner, 85 of the Barth Community, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.  Ray was born to Hugo Harston Ladner and Emily Hariel Ladner on July 20, 1934.  He grew up in the Barth/Steep Hollow Community.  He worked 37 years in the forestry business making his living...

Oct 12, 2019

Ernie Joseph Lizana, Sr., The Man, The Myth, The Legend, age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on October 12, 2019.  He was born to Paul and Lucille (Cuevas) Lizana on July 22, 1950.  Ernie wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, refusing to follow doctors’ orders and raising hell.  He fought a good...

Oct 11, 2019

Jacqueline Bosarge Cuevas, 60 of the Cuevastown community, passed away at her home Friday morning, October 11th. Jackie, as she was affectionately known by most, was born March 20, 1959, the oldest of four children to James Monroe & Bertha Mae (Cuave) Bosarge. She would grow up in the Lakesore community, where she came to enjoy fishing and crabbing....

Oct 11, 2019

Charles Everett Blakeslee, Sr., 62 of Perkinston, fought valiantly but lost his battle with cancer Friday morning. Charles was born October 24, 1956 in Ft. Knox, Kentucy, one of four children to William L. & Martha Frieda (Franzkowiak) Blakeslee, Sr.  He would grow up in a couple of different places while his father served in the US Army, spending...

Oct 11, 2019

Wanda Gail Parker, 67, of Saucier passed away October 11, 2019 in Gulfport. The baby of 3 girls was born to Hayward and Jaunita (Careway) Smith June 10, 1952. Wanda will be remembered as a true southern lady, right down to her tomato gravy and flapjacks. She loved to sit on Lulu's front porch laughing and cutting up with...

Oct 3, 2019

Gloria Ann Smith, 76, passed away on October 3, 2019.  Mrs. Smith was born March 5, 1943 in New Orleans, LA to Guy and Ruby Laborde.  Gagga as her grandchildren called her, along with her husband Frank, owned and operated The Woods Steak House in Derby from 1982 to 2005.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Sep 29, 2019

Freddie Logatha Ivy Barber, age 92, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019.  She was born to Matthew and Wilmer (Odom) Ivy on September 22, 1927.  Trinity Funeral Services is honored to assist during this difficult time and ask that you keep prayers lifted up.

Sep 28, 2019

Larry Ladner, age 65, passed away in Gulfport on Saturday, September 28, 2019. He was born to R.B. and Marie (Logan) Ladner Sr., on Tuesday, January 5, 1954. If you are trying to remember if you ever met him- you didn't because you would remember. For those of you that did meet him, there's no doubt you made a...

Sep 22, 2019

Belen Butler, age 73, of Saucier passed away September 22, 2019 in Gulfport.  She was born in Texas to Hilario and Rosa Garcia on February 18, 1946.  Belen was a God fearing, prayerful lady with a kind heart. Her family and friends will fondly remember her goofy, eccentric and caring spirit.  She enjoyed crocheting blankets, adult coloring books and...

Sep 21, 2019

Margaret Ruth (Lee) Smith, age 72, of Picayune passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2019, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born Friday, March 14, 1947 to Henry and Earline (Woodward) Lee. She married her sweetheart and together they raised their three sons. She made a career as a respiratory therapist employed at Crosby Memorial for 20 plus...

Sep 19, 2019

Alan Dale Doyle, 58 of Natchez, passed away at his home surrounded by family Thursday evening, Sept. 19th. Known by Dale to those closest to him, he was born March 3, 1961, the youngest of three children to Joe & Doris Doyle. He grew up in the Kingston community outside Natchez, and was an outgoing guy that loved to...

Sep 16, 2019

Emmett Marcus Kynard, Jr., passed away on September 16, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.  Mark was born to Emmett Marcus Sr. and Helen Louise (Podon) Kynard on May 18, 1956 in New Mexico.  Mark's dad was in the Service and when he retired, he planted the family on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Mark has called it his home ever...

Sep 16, 2019

Guadalupe Medina Mata, 73 of Wiggins, passed away Monday, Sept. 16th in Hattiesburg. He was the oldest of five children, born May 20, 1946 in Ronguo, TX to Alfredo & Hermina (Escobedo) Medina. His family were migrant farmers, moving around to wherever the crops were and they could work, so he grew up in several places. The family settled...

Sep 15, 2019

Geraldine Jeanette (Sumrall) Williams, age 89, of Lumberton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 in Poplarville. She was born November 13, 1929 to Archie & Evelyn (Clark) Sumrall in Rhode Island. Ms. Jerry, as she was lovingly called, at the age of 18 married the love of her life and together they raised two wonderful daughters. She...

Sep 11, 2019

A Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend!

Beverly is preceded in death by her father, Eddie Clifford Ladner, mother, Margaret Faye Ladner and Nephew, Eddie Cameron Thompson.  She was a professed born-again child of God who attended and was a member of Saucier Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with serving pastor and wife, Stephen and Martha Smith whom...

Sep 11, 2019

James Harold Polk, 84, of Petal, went to be with his Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, September 11, 2019, in Hattiesburg. Jimmy, as he was better known, was born September 8, 1935, in Bassfield, MS. He was the youngest of six children to Fleet Hiram & Mary Edna (McPhail) Polk. He grew up on the family farm in...

Sep 9, 2019

Stanley B Butler born to Lt. Col. Lloyd D. Butler and Jean Butler on December 21, 1949 passed away on September 9. He lived up to his saying: “Stay Strong”. His stubbornness did not end until his heart took its last beat Monday morning at Garden Park Medical Center.  Stanley lived in Gulfport. He had one sister, Patty (Butler) Sigler...

Sep 8, 2019

Ms. Doris Rose Jones, 77 of Lumberton, joined her husband Lavert in their new home in glory Sunday morning. She was born November 17, 1941, the baby of six children to Jesse Howard & Almedia Rose (Pearce) Hayes. She grew up a true Southern lady that knew the meaning of work. As a young girl, she was very active...

Sep 5, 2019

Samuel Ronald Tidwell, Sr., 59 of Gulfport, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Sam was born August 5th, 1960 in Birmingham, AL, the middle of three children to Paul Allan & Janet (Parker) Tidwell. He grew up in the Gardendale area, and loved the outdoors. Sam enjoyed swimming, baseball, tennis, playing golf with his dad, and...