Mary Anne Barnes
May 4, 2019
Mary Anne Barnes, age 70 of Petal, went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, May 4, 2019, after an extended illness. She was born August 3, 1948, the daughter of Ernest & Johnnie Lou Beasley, and grew up in New Agusta, MS. Mary was a dedicated mother who enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sharing stories and laughter around the...
Willie Earl Griffin
May 4, 2019
Willie Earl “Bobby” Griffin was born in Jackson, Mississippi on July 16, 1953 to the late George Griffin and the late Ruth Ann Varnell Griffin. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, Willie departed this life at the age of 65 leaving to cherish his memories: two brothers, James Griffin of Syracuse, NY; Glen Griffin of San Diego, CA; two sisters,...
Caylei-Jae Sarah Hardee
May 4, 2019
Our precious princess, Caylei-Jae Sarah Hardee, became a beautiful angel in the arms of Jesus Saturday afternoon, May 4th. Caylei-Jae was born June 29, 2012, the daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Bennight) Hardee. God blessed our family with His beautiful gift for almost 7 years. Our pumpkin was beautiful and perfect in every way. She has been loved by...
Geraldine (Herrington) Davis
May 3, 2019
Geraldine Herrington Davis, age 70, passed away at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport on May 3, 2019. Geraldine was born at home in Pearl River County, MS on May 22, 1948 to Juanita and Jack Herrington. From the start, Geraldine was a pistol. She was bossy, ornery and determined that things would go her way but she showed a love...
Solon Eugene Allen
May 2, 2019
On the morning of Thursday, May 2, 2019, Solon Eugene “Hody” Allen, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 95 at Oxford Health and Rehab in Oxford, MS. Hody was born on July 13, 1923 in Brookhaven, MS to Benny and Addie Lou Allen, both of Brookhaven, MS. On February 14, 1953, he married Annie...
Bret Alan Stanford
Apr 28, 2019
Bret Alan Stanford, age forever young at heart, of Wiggins, passed away after a brief illness on April 28, 2019 in Hattiesburg, MS. Bret was born in Memphis, TN on July 13, 1976 to Debra Jean and Billy Ed Stanford. Land surveyor for over 20 years and semi-truck driver, Bret loved to travel, bowl, write poetry and sing karaoke...
Gladys Delula Ladner
Apr 24, 2019
Ms. Gladys D. Ladner, 87 of Lumberton, went to her eternal home Wednesday, April 24th. Born May 21, 1931 in Poplarville, she was the youngest of three children to Wilson & Amber (Johnson) Lazenby. She grew up and attended school in Lumberton where her family had a small farm. Gladys was a friendly but hard-working country girl that enjoyed...
Jay Alan Agard
Apr 23, 2019
Mr. Jay Alan Agard, 69 of Gulfport, passed away April 23rd at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Jay was born November 23, 1949 in Gulfport, the son of Theda (Pierce) and Bill Gillespie. He grew up in several different places around the country, part of a USAF family. He returned to Gulfport as a teenager, graduating from Gulfport High School....
Forest Eugene Beesley
Apr 19, 2019
Mr. Forest Eugene Beesley, 61, passed away late Friday evening at Stone County Hospital. Eugene was born May 27, 1957 in Hattiesburg, the son of Forest Hezekiah & Bessie Lois (Smith) Beesley. He grew up in Stone county and like most South MS boys, enjoyed hunting, fishing and most everything outdoors. He was an athletic young man and attended...
Jennifer Summers Dickerson
Apr 16, 2019
Mrs. Jennifer Summers Dickerson, age 65, of Semmes, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Jennifer was born on July 28, 1953 to Adolf and Virginia Summers in Montgomery, AL. Jennifer had a kind and loving soul that people couldn't resist. She enjoyed spending time embroidering and sewing. While...
James Edward Herrin, Jr.
Apr 13, 2019
Mr. James Edward Herrin, Jr, 47 of Lumberton, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. James was born September 10, 1971 in Hattiesburg, the oldest of three children to James E. & Elizabeth (Cooper) Herrin, Sr. He grew up in Lumberton, loving to be outdoors hunting or fishing. James was an athletic young man, playing football as he attended Lumberton...
Melvin Draun Shaffer
Apr 12, 2019
Mr. Melvin Draun Shaffer (Old Man), age 64, passed away April 12, 2019 in Pascagoula, MS. Melvin was born on July 4, 1954 in San Francisco, CA to Merle and Donna Shaffer. Melvin spent most of his life doing what he loved; driving long-haul trucks, rebuilding cars but above all, spending time with his boys. Melvin will be sadly...
Mrs. Barbara Ann Rutledge
Apr 11, 2019
Mrs. Barbara Ann (Shattles) Rutledge, 76 of Lucedale, passed on to her eternal home in Heaven Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. Barbara was born October 18, 1942 in Pascagoula, the only child of Austin & Helen Shattles. She graduated from Perkinston Agricultural High School in 1961 and shortly thereafter, married the love of her life...
Robert Taylor
Apr 10, 2019
Holding his loving wife of 44 years in his arms, Robert Taylor, 73, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday morning at their home in McHenry. Known as "Bird Dog" by many, Robert was born January 17, 1946 in Wiggins, the youngest of three children to Rollo & Marie (Strahan) Taylor. He grew up in Perk a very athletic...
Mr. William Lawrence Sloniker
Apr 9, 2019
Mr. William L. Sloniker, 95 of Wiggins, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Azalea Gardens in Wiggins. William was born November 14, 1923 in Sylvania, MO, the son of William and Annie Elizabeth (Williams) Sloniker. He served in World War II in England where het met his first bride, Joan Julia Davis (deceased). They lived most of their lives in Carthage,...
Mr. Charles Herman Goodman Sr
Apr 8, 2019
Mr. Charles Herman Goodman, Sr., 84 of the Brooklyn community, passed away Monday afternoon at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Charles, better known to most as "Pawpaw", retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service, and spent 26 more working as the caretaker at Camp Iti Kana, the Girl Scout camp on Hwy. 13. He was born...
Darrin Lorraine (Griffin) De La Cerda
Apr 6, 2019
Ms. Darrin Lorraine Delacerda, 61 of Picayune, passed away Saturday morning, April 6, 2019 at Forrest General Hospital. She was born February 11, 1958 in New Orleans, the daughter of Joseph V. and Helen (Crisher) Griffin. Trinity Funeral Services is assisting the family, and will have complete obituary details soon. Please keep the family in your prayers through this trying...
Mr. Barry Lyle Lee
Apr 5, 2019
Mr. Barry Lyle Lee, 39 of the Big Level community, was called home Friday morning, April 5th at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, after a two year battle. He was born May 6, 1979 in Hattiesburg, the son of Alton Lynell & Julia (Fairley) Lee. He grew up a country boy and loved the outdoors. He graduated from...
Ms. Frances Lavinia Crawford
Apr 4, 2019
Ms. Frances Lavinia Crawford, 87 of Gulfport, passed away Thursday morning at her home. Frances was born March 21, 1932 in Williamson, West Virginia, the daughter of Joseph & Mary (Corea) Lamanca. She grew up and attended school in the Williamson area, and began her career as soon as she finished. Frances worked as an executive secretary for the Board...
Mrs. Mary Cherelle Ladner
Mar 31, 2019
Mary Cherelle Ladner, age 49 of Kiln, passed away March 31, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Cherelle was born on July 22, 1969, the 4th of 5 children born to Frank and Pearline Comfort. Cherelle was a simple, selfless woman that loved sitting on the back porch, sipping coffee and listening to the birds sing. Cherelle had a love...