Ms. Shari Lea Lindsey, 55, born in Fort McClellan, AL on September 20, 1963 left us on November 15, 2018. She was born to Granville Eugene and Barbara Helton Winters who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death, sisters, Darla and Melody, and brothers, Eddie and Steven. Shari leaves behind her children, son, Sonny Lindsey (Julie Hughes) and...
Mr. Willie Lavelle "Bill" Taylor, 80 of Wiggins, passed away Sunday afternoon at his home surrounded by family. Bill was born June 14, 1938 in the Bothwell community in rural Greene county. He worked hard all his life, and was talented far more than he would ever admit. He mastered the art of whittling, and could carve or build most...
Ms. Tracy Leigh Evans, 48 of Lumberton, passed away Sunday at Asbury Hospice in Hattiesburg. Tracy was born December 15, 1969, the youngest daughter of Glenna (Atkinson) Fitzgerald and Ike Jarels. She grew up in Roanoke, VA, and enjoyed most things outdoors, like fishing and camping. Tracy also liked to skate and go to the movies. Her career was cut...
Ms. Christina Graves, 57 of Purvis, passed away Sunday in Hattiesburg. Christina was a wonderful lady, handicapped from birth. She lived a long and happy life. She enjoyed coloring and drawing, and was a kind, sweet person. Her parents, Matthew & Gertie Graves, preceded her several years ago. She is survived by an aunt, Verna Cox, and her caregiver, Kant...
Mr. Robert Hays Wiltshire, 64 of Lumberton, passed away Saturday in Hattiesburg. Robert was the baby of 4 children, born December 22, 1953 in Carroll county, MS to Brown & Geneva (Campbell) Wiltshire. He grew up in the Carrollton area, and from an early age was very smart and mechanically inclined. He enjoyed being outdoors, walking, fishing, and would often...
Mr. Harlan Ross May, 80 of Perkinston, passed away Tuesday, October 30th in Gulfport. Ross was born November 1, 1937 in Gulfport, the son of Garlon R. & Margaret Ernestine (Sevel) May. He was a bright, patriotic young man who enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 1954 at the age of 17. Ross planned to make a career there,...
Angela "Angie" Garrick Maxwell, 49, a resident of Florence, MS, passed away October 28, 2018, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. She succumbed to her courageous battle against brain cancer. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 2, at Jackson First Assembly of God Church, 6339 Highway 18 West, Jackson, MS. The following day, a second service...
Mr. Loren Elmer Barton, Jr., 57 of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday afternoon in Latimer. Loren was born April 12, 1961 in Biloxi, the youngest of 3 children to Loren Elmer and Freida Annliese (Maisch) Barton, Sr. He grew up in the Latimer community, and was a typical coastal South MS boy. He enjoyed the outdoors, but especially loved boats and...
Sarah Lynn Brunner, 26 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday October 24th at Garden Park Hospital. Sarah was born January 23, 1992 in Virginia, the middle of three daughters to Enrico and Becky Brunner. From an early age, Sarah had an outgoing personality. She was the type that never met a stranger, and loved the outdoors, animals, swimming, and tanning. She...
Mr. Frank Warner, Jr., 66 of Jackson, passed away October 22nd at UM Medical Center. Frank was the oldest of 6 boys, born January 2, 1952 in Jackson to Frank Sr. and Averia (Bullock) Warner. He was a very smart young man who enjoyed basketball and other activities. As the oldest brother, Frank was a protective father-figure to his younger...
Mrs. Doretha Ann Silkwood, 52 of Gulfport, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2018. She was born June 29, 1966 in Gulfport, the 2nd of 4 children to Carl Edward & Nelda Jean (Legg) Barger. Doretha grew up and spent her entire life in the Gulfport area. She was a free-spirited young lady from the start, and lived a "care-free"...
Mr. Robert Kendall Burleson, Jr., 66, passed away last week at his home in Gulfport. Robert, or "Bob" as he was known by those closest to him, was born October 5, 1952 in Poplarville, the 2nd of 4 children to Addie (Smith) and Robert Burleson, Sr. He grew up in Gulfport, and from an early age, enjoyed motorcycles and fast...
Ms. Nichole L. Adams, 37 of Collins, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening in Pascagoula. "Nikki", as she was known to those closest to her, was a good soul who loved to help people, and always had faith in doing good. She is remembered as a great singer, and a good person that loved being a mom. Nikki touched so many...
David Richard Walley, Sr., 69 of Natchez, passed away at his residence last week. David was born June 28, 1949 in Raleigh, MS, the 3rd of 5 children to Pat and Ruth Walley. He grew up in Taylorsville, and after high school proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1966 to 1972. Following his military service, he...
Mr. Donnie L. Griffith, 59 of the Caney community, passed away at his home last week. Donnie was the 6th of 8 children, born Sept. 8, 1959 to James & Mavis (Smith) Griffith. He grew up, and made his home there in the Caney community, and loved to fish. He attended school in Baxterville, and worked with his father in...
Robert Kirby Robertson, Sr., 34 of Florence, MS, passed away October 7, 2018. Robbie was born Sept. 21, 1984 in Grand Haven, MI, the 2nd of 5 children to Rochell and Kirby Robertson, and grew up in the area. Robbie enjoyed the outdoors, loving to hunt and fish, and had the biggest heart ever. He enjoyed being with friends, and...
Ms. Alice Sharon (Allen) Wymbs, 65 of Brandon, passed away Oct. 1st at Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. Alice was born Dec. 2, 1952 in Jackson, the middle of three children to Carroll & Sue (Womack) Allen. She earned her bachelors degree, and spent her entire life in central Mississippi. Alice made a career as a court reporter until her...
Willie Ausberry DuBois, III, 45 of Lumberton, passed away September 27 in Hattiesburg, MS. Willie was born Nov. 17, 1972 in Texas, the oldest of 2 children to Willie & Gloria (Grigsby) Dubois, Jr. He grew up in cities around the US and Europe, as his father served in the US Air Force. Willie loved sports, and played as many...
Ms. Helen Carlena Maskew, 80 of Pascagoula, MS, passed away September 27th in Ocean Springs. Helen was born Feb. 25, 1938 in Seminary, MS, and after school, she proudly served our nation as a member of the US Navy, and US Air Force as well. She made her home in Pascagoula, where she worked for many years at McCloud Marine....
Donald S. Dawson, 85 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday Sept. 25, 2018 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was an only child born to Clarence and Mildred Dawson in Rhode Island. Donald joined the US Air Force, which brought him to Mississippi in 1957. He graduated from William Carey College 1964 with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Donald was a member...