Jane M Emrick

Jane M Emrick

Nov 9, 2019

Jane M. Emrick, 65, of Gulfport, Mississippi and formerly of Terre Haute, Indiana passed away peacefully in the company of her family on November 9, 2019.  Jane was born on October 2, 1954 to Donald E. Emrick, Sr. and Mayme M. Childress.  She is survived by her daughters, Michele Hedges of Bicknell, Indiana and Misty Emrick of Terre Haute,...

Billy Ray Ladner

Billy Ray Ladner

Nov 8, 2019

Billy Ray Ladner, 88, of Lumberton passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 in Lumberton. Bill was the 2nd of 5 boys born to Edgar and Frances (Caroll) Ladner on October 5, 1931 in Lumberton. Bill proudly served with the United States Coast Guard before he went to work for the United State Postal Service. He will be fondly remembered...

Billy Ray Warden

Billy Ray Warden

Nov 6, 2019

Billy Ray Warden, 64 and originally from McHenry, went home to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning. He was born August 22, 1955, one of eight children to Harold Ray & Irene (Rayner) Warden. Billy Ray grew up in McHenry and loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and the like. He learned what a day's work was all about...

Bunnie Lamont Lee, Sr.

Bunnie Lamont Lee, Sr.

Nov 5, 2019

Bunnie Lamont Lee, Sr., of Lumerton, MS passed away on November 5, 2019 in Gulfport, MS.  He was born to Aldon “Bunt” and Ruth (Malloy) Lee on November 18, 1933 in Carnes, MS.  He was the oldest of three and the best looking!  He proudly served 4 years in the Air Force and oversaw the Post Office for the...

Harold Craig Colwell, Jr.

Harold Craig Colwell, Jr.

Nov 3, 2019

Harold Craig Colwell, Jr., 46 of Kiln, died in a vehicle accident early Sunday morning, November 3rd. Craig was the baby of six children, born September 8, 1973 in Gulfport, MS to Harold C. & Beverly L. (White)  Colwell, Sr. He grew up in the Kiln and Bay-Waveland area and loved the outdoors. His passion early on was riding...

Janice Frae (Cottrell)  Carty

Janice Frae (Cottrell) Carty

Nov 3, 2019

Janice Frae Carty, 54 of Saucier, passed away Sunday morning in Saucier. She was born October 23, 1965 in Vermillion county, Indiana, the middle of 4 children to Joseph Gerald & Dora Francis (Prouse) Cottrell.Growing up in Clinton, IN, Janice loved to read, ride her bicycle and go swimming. Riding their bikes to grandma's house was a regular thing...

Ronald Dale Ladner

Ronald Dale Ladner

Nov 2, 2019

Ronald Dale Ladner, 63 of Wiggins, passed away November 2, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born to Delmer and Charline Ladner on July 4, 1956.  In his younger years he was a logger, middle years a cattle rancher and later in life owner of Outback Small Engine Repair, but his entire life he was known for...

Michael Wayne Hardy

Michael Wayne Hardy

Oct 30, 2019

Michael Wayne Hardy, 65, of Biloxi entered into rest on October 30, 2019 in Jackson. He was born to Elza and Merle Hardy on July 18, 1954 in Biloxi. Mike has spent his life on the MS Gulf Coast enjoying the southern life.  As a young man he worked as a fisherman, offshore and building boats. Later in life...

Jay Nicholas Fairbanks

Jay Nicholas Fairbanks

Oct 29, 2019

Jay Nicholas Fairbanks Birthplace: Kansas City, KS; Birth-date: May 25, 1952 Jay Nicholas Fairbanks, 67, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Jay was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to Elliott A Fairbanks and Belva Dawn Edwards. Jay is survived by his loving wife Delvenia Nadine, mother Belva Dawn,...

Billy Watson Lester

Billy Watson Lester

Oct 29, 2019

Billy Watson Lester, 31 of Laurel, passed away Tuesday in Pearl, MS. Billy was born July 6, 1988 in Hattiesburg, the youngest of four children to Harvey L. and Pamela L. (Mitchell) Lester. He grew up in the Laurel area, and was to say the least, an outgoing and rambunctious young man. He played youth basketball, and was in...

Brian Lee Shea

Brian Lee Shea

Oct 24, 2019

Brian Lee Shea, 60 of Saucier, passed away Thursday at his home. Brian was born March 9, 1959 in Fairbanks, Alaska, the middle of three children to Gerald Edward & Nancy Lee (Hinton) Shea. He grew up in the Lizana community, loving the outdoors and horses. Brian also played basketball, and got into drag racing along the way as...

Dwight Allen Hunter

Dwight Allen Hunter

Oct 22, 2019

Dwight Allen Hunter, 73 of Satsuma, AL, passed away Tuesday morning at Eva's Place Personal Care Home in Ramsey Springs. He was born March 25, 1946 in Montevallo, AL, the 2nd of 4 children to Fed Allen & Mildred Inez (Bearden) Hunter. "Butch", as he was known by most, grew up in the Mobile area of South Alabama and...

Arthur Wayne Campbell

Arthur Wayne Campbell

Oct 22, 2019

Arthur Wayne Campbell, 83 of Saucier, MS, passed away on October 22, 2019 at his home.  Art was born in Shoal Creek, NC to Andy Corbin and Nora (Graham) Campbell on March 9, 1936.  He went to school in Blue Ridge, GA.  He married Lattie Ann Woody on April 9, 1955 in McCaysville, GA until her death on August...

Frances Elizabeth Kelly

Frances Elizabeth Kelly

Oct 18, 2019

Frances Elizabeth Kelly, age 57, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, on Friday, October 18, 2019. She was born to Charles and Marion Kelly on June 3, 1962. Frances grew up 5 blocks from the beach where everyone on her street was family. Cousins would go and bury each other in the sand and go home for dinner....

Robert Harry Steffen

Robert Harry Steffen

Oct 18, 2019

Mr. Robert Harry Steffen, 77 of Molino, FL, passed away Friday afternoon in Wiggins. Born May 7, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, he was the oldest of two children to Vernon Earl & Marie (Brown) Steffen. Known to most by Bob, he grew up in the St. Louis area, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities. A highly...

Richard Roland Whittington, Jr

Richard Roland Whittington, Jr

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...

Ray Ladner

Ray Ladner

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...

Ernie Joseph Lizana, Sr.

Ernie Joseph Lizana, Sr.

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...

Jaqueline Bosarge Cuevas

Jaqueline Bosarge Cuevas

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....

Charles Everett Blakeslee, Sr.

Charles Everett Blakeslee, Sr.

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...