James Edward Herrin, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ms. Victoria Rashelle Carney

Ms. Victoria Rashelle Carney

Mar 31, 2019

Ms. Victoria Rashelle Carney, 31 of Toomsuba, passed away Sunday afternoon at UMC in Jackson. Victoria was born on September 8, 1987 to Joe and Velma Dunn. Victoria had an outgoing personality that you couldn't help but fall in love with. She was a talker and her laugh contagious! She will be remembered for her love of helping people out,...

Mr. Harold John Williams

Mr. Harold John Williams

Mar 30, 2019

Mr. Harold John Williams, 79 of Perkinston, passed away Saturday in Wiggins. Harold, or "Mr. H" as he was widely known, was born July 28, 1937 in Florida, the oldest of 6 boys to John & Syble (Segers) Williams. He grew up in Panama City and joined the US Army right out of high school, serving honorably from 1959 -...

Mr. James Obry Antee

Mr. James Obry Antee

Mar 24, 2019

Mr. James Obry Antee, 81 of Brandon, passed away Sunday morning at Jefferson Hills Nursing Center. James was born June 6, 1937 at his home on the Red River near Cloutierville, LA, one of six children to Wallace & Phyllis (McIlwain) Antee. He grew up between Cloutierville and Portland, OR, and enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. James liked to read,...

Mr. Darrell Eugene Hood

Mr. Darrell Eugene Hood

Mar 22, 2019

Mr. Darrell Eugene Hood, 58 of Hazelhurst, passed away Friday afternoon. Darrell was born July 29, 1960 in Texas, the son of Grover & Joyce (Lindsey) Hood. He grew to be a mild-mannered, true Southern gentleman. Darrell was a Texan at heart, and loved Ranger baseball, Cowboy football, and animals. As a young man he enjoyed riding horses and 4...

Mr. Tanner Chase Howell

Mr. Tanner Chase Howell

Mar 20, 2019

Mr. Tanner Chase Howell, 19 of Steep Hollow, passed away Wednesday afternoon in New Orleans. Tanner was born June 9, 1999, the oldest son of Frank and Barbara (Besancon) Howell, Jr. He grew up in Steep Hollow a true country boy, and loved to hunt, fish, and do anything outdoors. He grew up in his grandpaw's footsteps, and loved being...

Mr. Terry Wayne Doran

Mr. Terry Wayne Doran

Mar 18, 2019

Mr. Terry Wayne Doran, 61 of Pensacola, passed away Monday evening at the Biloxi VA. Terry was born May 21, 1957 in Charleston, WVA, the only son of Thomas E. & Florence (Sealey) Doran. Terry was a US Navy retiree with over 20 years of service to our country, and made his home in Pensacola. He is remembered as a...

Mr. James David Burton

Mr. James David Burton

Mar 17, 2019

Mr. James David Burton, age 62, of Gautier passed away on March 17, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1956 in California to James and Josephine (Freitag) Burton. James grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and migrated to the MS coast to be close to his family. He enjoyed being a limo driver for the Grand Casino and always had...

Mr. Ronald Gene Smith

Mr. Ronald Gene Smith

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Ronald Gene Smith, age 59, passed away on March 12, 2019 at his home in Foxworth, MS. Born on August 5, 1959, Ronald was the 2nd of 5 children to the late Cloy Smith and Annette Wigley. Ronald took every chance he could to go hunting and fishing, and you could often find him in his boat on the...

Ms. Janet Parker Moran

Ms. Janet Parker Moran

Mar 12, 2019

Ms. Janet Marie (Parker) Moran, 66 of Wallace, NC and originally from McHenry, MS, passed peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, March 12th in Wilmington. Janet was born September 24, 1952 in South MS, the daughter of Brisco & Joyce Parker, Sr. She was a graduate of Stone High school and Miss Gulf Coast Community College. Janet was...

Mr. Elroy Windell Necaise

Mr. Elroy Windell Necaise

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Elroy Windell Necaise, 72 of Steep Hollow, passed away at his home early Monday morning, March 11th. Elroy was born January 10, 1947 in Gulfport, the 4th of 6 children to Clifton J. & Bessie (Shaw) Necaise. He grew up in the Sellers community of Hancock county, and enjoyed the outdoors and horses. He went to school at Sellers...