Janie Marie Schoppe
Oct 5, 2026
Janie Marie Schoppe, 59, of Gulfport, passed away on October 5, 2026, at USA Hospital in Mobile, Alabama. Janie was born on January 23, 1967, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to her parents, James Buford and Mary Geneva (Thomas) Bailey.
Janie lived a blessed life filled with love, family, and devotion. She was a kindhearted woman with a big personality and an even...
Halee Michelle Halencak
Oct 3, 2026
Halee Michelle Halencak was born on October 2, 1994, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Robert Halencak and Cheryl Willis. She grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi, and Vernon, Texas, and graduated from Vernon High School in 2013. She later earned a degree in accounting, an accomplishment of which she was incredibly proud.
Halee spent her 32nd birthday here on Earth surrounded by...
Jason Burk Lampton
Oct 1, 2026
Jason Burk Lampton, 44, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Gautier, Mississippi. Jason was born on May 20, 1982, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to Juel Burk Shultz and Laura Jo Lampton.
Jason was a man who brought life, laughter, creativity, and a little bit of goofiness wherever he went. Known affectionately by many as “Jay Bird,” he had a personality and...
Susan Anne Watts
Sep 30, 2026
Susan Anne Watts, 76 of McHenry, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Susan spent her final days surrounded by her loving family at her home. She was born on November 27, 1949, in Baton Rouge, LA, the third of four children to Hugh Monroe and Ethel (Saucier) Hardy. The family moved to South MS when...
Bonnie Elaine Fazzio Montgomery
Sep 27, 2026
Bonnie Fazzio Montgomery, 74, passed away on September 27, 2026, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Bonnie was born on January 17, 1952, in Louisiana to James Clayton and Elizabeth Brant Davenport.
Bonnie was a cosmetologist who truly loved her work and the people she met along the way. She enjoyed spending time with her clients and coworkers and brought...
Billie Scara
Sep 26, 2026
Billie Scara passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on December 10, 1950, Billie will be remembered with love by her family and by all who shared in her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernie Scara, with whom she shared 26 years of marriage, and her parents; Floyd and Levenia McGaugh.
Billie’s...
Mary Stafford
Sep 26, 2026
Mary Alice Stafford, age 86 of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born May 18, 1940 in Atlanta, GA, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Elsie House. Mary enjoyed crocheting and playing piano. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene L. Stafford on March 30, 2014. She is...
Michael Lloyd Wallace
Sep 23, 2026
Michael Wallace, Sr., age 80, of Carriere, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Born on July 3, 1946, in Alabama, Michael later moved to Pearl River, Louisiana, and eventually made his home in Carriere, Mississippi.
Michael is survived by his two sons, Phillip Wallace and Michael Wallace, Jr.; his six brothers, Douglas Wallace, Charles Wallace,...
Loyd Thomas Hicks
Sep 22, 2026
Loyd Thomas Hicks, Jr., 53, passed away on September 22, 2026, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Loyd was born on July 4, 1973, in St. Louis, MO, to Loyd Thomas Hicks, Sr. and Debra Hartle Hicks.
Loyd was a truck driver for most of his life, traveling across the country and making friends wherever the road took him. His...
Daniel Kemper Fore
Sep 22, 2026
Daniel Kemper Fore, of Perkinston Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 25, 1956, in Wiggins Mississippi.
Daniel will be remembered as a devoted family man and a great provider who worked hard to make sure those he loved did not go without. He was there for his family in the ways...
Jason Parker
Sep 20, 2026
Jason Wayne Parker born Dec 13, 1976, died September 20, 2026.
Jason was raised by Betty and Larry Arnold, whom he knew as his mother and father, and alongside Rodney Moore, whom he called his brother.He is survived by his fiancé Stephanie Nelson, son, Landon Graham; brother, Rodney (Joan) Moore; biological brother, Jeremy Posey; biological sister, Lindsey Posey; uncle, Jason Collie;...
Edythe Marilyn Mathis
Sep 20, 2026
Edythe (Edith) Marilyn Mathis, 85, of Perkinston, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home in Wiggins, following a long illness.
Born on June 21, 1941, in Waterbury, Connecticut, Edythe was the daughter of Charles Drew Glover and Emma Ann (Kochis) Glover. She shared a special lifelong bond with her identical twin sister, Patricia. The sisters...
Chester Charles Donald
Sep 19, 2026
Chester Charles Donald, 66, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2026, surrounded by love. Born January 11, 1960, Chester was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Chester loved the Lord deeply and dedicated his life to serving Him and sharing the Word of God with everyone he encountered. He was a lifelong member of New...
Robin Renee Adams
Sep 19, 2026
Mrs. Robin Renee Adams passed away peacefully in Mississippi on September 19, 2026, at the age of 62.
Born on August 16, 1964, in Ohio, Robin will be remembered with love by those who knew her and shared in her life. Her passing brings deep sorrow to her family, who now carry forward her memory with affection and gratitude.
Robin is survived...
Dianne Rose Esta
Sep 18, 2026
Dianne Rose Esta, born on July 30, 1952, in Louisiana, passed away on September 18, 2026, in Mississippi.
Dianne will be remembered as a devoted mom whose life was centered on the people she loved most. She loved the outdoors and especially loved fishing, finding joy in simple moments and time spent with family. To her grandchildren, she was lovingly known...
Jewel Smith
Sep 16, 2026
Jewel Smith
October 15, 1932 – September 16, 2026
“I’m not a very perfect person… But I have a very perfect heart.”
— Jewel Smith
Jewel Smith, 93, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 16, 2026.
Born on October 15, 1932, Jewel lived a long and remarkable life spanning more than nine decades. He was a proud Marine and Korean War Veteran who...
Vita Jane Washington
Sep 16, 2026
Vita Jane Washington, 55, passed away peacefully in Mississippi on September 16, 2026. Born on September 3, 1971, in Mississippi, Vita will be remembered as a loving and devoted presence whose life was centered on family, kindness, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Vita was known for her friendly spirit and for the warmth she shared so naturally with...
Ethel "Rhetta" Lyon Huggins
Sep 15, 2026
Ethel Rhetta Lyon Huggins, age 84, passed away on September 15, 2026, at Serenity Pearl Living Center in Carriere, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family.
Rhetta was born on July 11, 1942, in Rome, Georgia, to William Spencer Lyon and Evie Virginia Pruitt Lyon. She was married for 54 years to the love of her life, John Lewis Huggins, who passed...
Travis Olyn Taylor, III
Sep 15, 2026
Travis Olyn Taylor III, lovingly known as “Trey,” passed away at the age of 50 on September 15,2026 after a courageous battle with stage four glioblastoma brain cancer.Born on December 27, 1976, Trey lived a life defined by hard work, humor, and a deep love for the people around him. He built a career in HVAC, where he not only...
Kyle Joseph Tanner
Sep 14, 2026
Kyle Joseph Tanner, 28, of Perkinston, MS., passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2026, at home in Perk. Kyle was born on May 6, 1998, in Biloxi, MS, to his parents, Edward and Donna Tanner. Kyle will be remembered as a sweet and loving son, who had such a huge heart. Growing up, he fell in love with Go-Kart racing,...