Mrs. Joyce Lee O'Neal, 74 of Bay St. Louis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born September 12, 1944 in Moss Point, the third of four children to Henry Eugene & Ruth Elizabeth (Myers) Reus. She grew up in the Dixie community of Forrest county, graduating from FCAHS,...
Mr. Laird Ivan Siegel, 68 of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, June 12th at Merit Health in Biloxi. Laird was born September 10, 1950 in Buffalo, NY, and was the oldest of two children adopted by Arthur B. & Arlene H. (Weiner) Siegel. The Siegel's owned an toy store, and raised their children in a Jewish home. Laird grew...
Mr. James Edward "Rube" Dickinson, 75 of Lumberton, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He was born on July 19, 1943 to Lavelle and Loretta (Stuart) Dickinson in Hattiesburg, MS. He was blessed with a stepdad, Woodrow Owen, that came into his life when he was 4 and raised...
Charles Jason "Charlie" Kott was born on August 6, 1970 and gained his wings on July 10, 2019 after a hard-fought battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Charlie was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Jefferson Parish for 42 years. He resided in Kiln, MS for the last 6 years where he worked for the City of Diamondhead. ...
Sheila Faye Biehl, age 62, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home in Picayune. Sheila was born on February 20, 1957 to Robert and Waline (Stockstill) Hayes. Sheila was a good momma who loved to cook. You couldn't go by her house without her trying to get you to eat something. She had many adventures traveling around...
Scott Andrew Steiner, age 36 of Theodore, AL, passed away on July 8, 2019 in Perkinston, MS. Scott was born to Ronald and Karen (Jackson) Steiner on July 15, 1982 in Mobile, AL. Scott missed his calling when he went into the tile and granite business, he should have been a comedian! There was never a dull minute around...
Tambrey Lynn Scruggs, 54 and life-long resident of Wiggins, passed away Sunday morning at her home. She was born January 27, 1965, one of four and the only daughter to Jessie H. & Jeanette A. (Strickland) Harrison. Tambrey grew up and spent her life in Wiggins, a true country-girl tomboy from the very beginning. As a young girl, she...
Darryl Howard Bond, 57 of Saucier, passed away at Garden Park Hospital July 1st. Darryl was born November 3, 1961 in Poplarville, the youngest of three sons to Robert J. & Sarah (Fairley) Bond. A shy and reserved young man, he was always smiling no matter what. Maybe it was because he was the baby, and always getting his...
Ms. Dorothy Elizabeth Simmons, 70 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully Friday morning at Darlene's Personal Care Home in Kiln. Dorothy, or "Dot" as she was affectionately known, was born February 23, 1949 in Kosciusko, MS, the daughter of Walter H. & Katie (Womble) Jenkins. Dot was an outgoing lady with a friendly, charming personality. She never met anyone who...
Mr. Shelby Paul Ladner, 63 of the Standard community, passed away Thursday at his home. Shelby was one of five children of Hollis J. & Estelle (Dedeaux) Ladner. He was born April 30, 1956 in Gulfport, and spent his entire life in the Standard community. From an early age, he had an affinity for dirt track race cars, mostly...
Mr. Michael Allen Rhodes, age 43, of Ackerman, MS passed away on June 26, 2019 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle. Michael was born on November 6, 1975 to Billy and Dona Rhodes. Mike as he was known to his family and friends, always tried to help others. He was determined to make everyone smile even on his worst...
Lawrence Eugene Ladnier, age 71, passed away on June 26, 2019 in Lucedale. Lawrence was born on August 10, 1947 to William and Inez (Latimer) Ladnier. He joined the Army where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. If you looked up family man in the dictionary, you would likely see Lawrence's picture! He enjoyed woodworking, the...
Judson Wayne Reeves, Sr., "Jud", 77, went to his heavenly home on June 24, 2019. Jud was a beloved father, grandfather, mentor and businessman. He owned and operated many independent car dealerships over the years, worked as a troubleshooter for Ford Motor Company and was a Ford Franchise Dealership owner. He is preceded in death by his father, Joseph...
Ms. Glenda Ann Bates, 62, passed away after a brave battle on June 24, 2019 in Pass Christian. Glenda was born to Preston and Isabella St. Amant on December 31, 1956. Being the baby of 3, Glenda was spoiled rotten from the start. Even though as siblings they may have had their share of differences they always managed to...
Ms. Mary Debra Hallman, 64 of Wiggins, passed away at her home Saturday morning, surrounded by her family. She was born November 2, 1954 in Pascagoula, the daughter of Albert "Neal" & Dorothy (Corley) Hester. Mary was one of sixteen children, growing up a Southern girl on the family farm, which was in the Indian Point area of Jackson...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of loving wife, mother and grandmother, Annie L. Allen. Mrs. Allen passed away at the age of 83, on June 21, 2019, at Oxford Health and Rehab, in Oxford, MS. Annie Lou was born on November 25, 1935, in Big Creek, MS to James Wesley and Beulah Mae Long. On...
Stacey Danielle Munger, age 48, of Gulfport, MS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Wiggins, MS. Stacey was born on November 21, 1970 to Bruce and Valerie (Stowe) Kennison in Vero Beach, FL. Stacey attended Clemens Elementary (now Dodgertown Elementary), Sebastian River Middle School where she was a cheerleader and graduated Class of 1988 from Vero...
Mr. Richard Hoyt Price, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on June 21, 2019 in Jackson, MS. Richard was born on March 18, 1962 to William and Martha Price. Richard was the joke teller of the family and loved to poke fun at all his friends. He was a hands-on type of guy, with a fondness for rodeo, roping...
Mr. James D. Brown, 67 of Perkinston, passed away at his home on Monday, June 17, 2019. James, or "Jimbo" as he was affectionately known by those closest to him, was born December 28, 1951, one of six children to Albert & Norvell (McDonald) Brown, Sr. Jimbo worked at the old Colonial Bakery in Gulfport. Further details are forthcoming....
Maggie Reyna Jones, age 19, of Aubrey, TX, tragically lost her life on June 16, 2019 in Jackson, MS. Maggie was born October 1, 1999 to Paul and Regina Ragsdale Jones. Maggie was the baby of 4 and definitely a daddy's girl. She loved animals especially her dog, Chester. Maggie was just beginning to find her way in this...