Moore Funeral Services

Glynn Felix Ladner, 67, of Hattiesburg passed away on November 8, 2023 at Merit Health Wesley Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg from 10:30 A.M. until service at 11:30 A.M. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Felix Ladner Cemetery in Lumberton at 1 P.M. Mr. Ladner grew up a member of Gum Pond Baptist Church. He was a talented football player in high school and a talented welder, who always said left-handed welders were the best welders. He never met a stranger, and was always willing to lead a helping hand to any one in need. He loved his family, especially his sister and mother, who he looked...

Glynn Felix Ladner, 67, of Hattiesburg passed away on November 8, 2023 at Merit Health Wesley Medical Center. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg from 10:30 A.M. until service at 11:30 A.M. Graveside services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Felix Ladner Cemetery in Lumberton at 1 P.M. Mr. Ladner grew up a member of Gum Pond Baptist Church. He was a talented football player in high school and a talented welder, who always said left-handed welders were the best welders. He never met a stranger, and was always willing to lead a helping hand to any one in need. He loved his family, especially his sister and mother, who he looked...

Mr. Rupert R. Bilbo (age 91) passed into glory on October 19, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1932, at his family's home near Poplarville, Mississippi, the fourth born of a family of 12 children. What an amazing life journey he had - from hearing about Pearl Harbor on the family radio (before they had electricity at home) to playing football at Poplarville High School before there were facemasks, to all of the technology of the present day. Growing up in such a large family, he developed a deep lifelong love for the outdoors. He also learned the ability to fix just about anything from small appliances to the largest farm and construction equipment. This included working on the bulldozer he...

Steven Michael Parrish passed away on October 2nd, 2023, at 63 years of age, Born May 27th, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.H. "Bo" Parrish and Betty Woods. He was an educator dedicated to the Stone County School District as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Betsy Parrish of Booneville, children, DeAnna Morris (Brad) of Wiggins, Austin Parrish (Taylor) of Wiggins, Christopher Kendrick (Kelsey) of Booneville, Kevin Kendrick (Brittany) of Booneville, Eric Kendrick (Kayla) of Booneville, Kimberley Shumaker (Josh) of Boonville;...

BOONEVILLE - Steven Michael Parrish passed away on October 2nd, 2023, at 63 years of age, Born May 27th, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.H. "Bo" Parrish and Betty Woods. He was an educator dedicated to the Stone County School District as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Betsy Parrish of Booneville, children, DeAnna Morris (Brad) of Wiggins, Austin Parrish (Taylor) of Wiggins, Christopher Kendrick (Kelsey) of Booneville, Kevin Kendrick (Brittany) of Booneville, Eric Kendrick (Kayla) of Booneville, Kimberley Shumaker (Josh) of...

Steven Michael Parrish passed away on October 2nd, 2023, at 63 years of age, Born May 27th, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.H. "Bo" Parrish and Betty Woods. He was an educator dedicated to the Stone County School District as a Teacher and Assistant Principal for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing. He was a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife Betsy Parrish of Booneville, children, DeAnna Morris (Brad) of Wiggins, Austin Parrish (Taylor) of Wiggins, Christopher Kendrick (Kelsey) of Booneville, Kevin Kendrick (Brittany) of Booneville, Eric Kendrick (Kayla) of Booneville, Kimberley Shumaker (Josh) of Boonville;...

Ana Lynn Zirkle Simnicht of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18, 2023 at the age of 85. She was a native of West Memphis, AR and lived most of her life in Ocean Springs, MS. She was known to friends and family as Lynn and had resided in Hattiesburg, MS since May of 2022. Lynn was born on September 3, 1937 in Marianna, AR to Anne and George Zirkle. She graduated from high school in West Memphis, AR. Lynn attended Mississippi State University and graduated with a degree in Medical Technology in 1958. In 1962, Lynn married Dr. Roger Simnicht and they had two children, Keith and Laura. She was married to Roger for 60 years. Lynn was a member of St. Paul United...

Clarence "Jack" Carter, 85, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home while surrounded by his adoring wife and children. Jack was born in Meridian, Mississippi on May 4, 1938, to parents Clarence and Helen (Short) Carter. As a child, Jack enjoyed playing sports and causing chaos alongside his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Carter; and relished being "the baby" until his baby sister "Little Helen" made her appearance nearly two decades later. Jack's passion for sports, competitive edge, and playful personality would drive his storied sports career. Jack was a four-sport letterman and selected All-Big 8 at Carr Central High School in Vicksburg, with a collection...

Clarence "Jack" Carter, 85, of Vicksburg, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at home while surrounded by his adoring wife and children. Jack was born in Meridian, Mississippi on May 4, 1938, to parents Clarence and Helen (Short) Carter. As a child, Jack enjoyed playing sports and causing chaos alongside his brother, Gerald "Jerry" Carter; and relished being "the baby" until his baby sister "Little Helen" made her appearance nearly two decades later. Jack's passion for sports, competitive edge, and playful personality would drive his storied sports career. Jack was a four-sport letterman and selected All-Big 8 at Carr Central High School in Vicksburg, with a collection...

Jerry Wayne Jones, 80, of Petal, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023 at Forrest General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Petal United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Delk Family Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Mr. Jones was born and raised in Lockesburg, AR where he graduated from Lockesburg High School. In 1979 he moved to Newborn, NC where he worked for Weyerhaeuser Company. In 1982, he moved to Petal, MS to open a plant for Georgia Pacific, where he retired as the Woodflow Superintendent. Mr. Jones was a very active member of Petal United Methodist Church. He loved cooking for people, whether it...

Teresa San Miguel Diaz, 88, of Irvington, AL, died on 6/28/23. She was born 12/ 20/34, in Cuba, the daughter of the late Julio San Miguel and Zoila San Miguel. Teresa and her late husband Gilberto escaped from communist Cuba in 1960 and first settled in Morgan City, LA for 30 yrs before moving to the Mobile, AL area. She had a passion for decorating her home and working in her yard. She had a green thumb and could bring back any plant to life. She enjoyed cooking and everyone loved her Cuban meals. Survived by 3 children, Gilbert Diaz (Jolane) of Mobile, Theresa Levergne (Dean) of Berwick, Melissa Robicheaux (Mark) of Berwick; 3 grandchildren; siblings, Elena Muniz of Berwick, and Lazaro...

Joyce Rutland Newell, 71, of Tupelo, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 14, 2023, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS, after a brief battle with pneumonia and a 12 year battle with pulmonary hypertension. When diagnosed in 2011 with this rare disease, she was given a life expectancy of 3-5 years. She far-exceeded all expectations and fought to the very end. Visitation will be Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Victory Baptist Church in Bassfield with services immediately following at 1 p.m. Burial will be in the Double Church Cemetery. She was born August 27, 1951 in Hattiesburg, MS, to Andrew Clifford and Mary Haddox Rutland. She graduated...

Hazel "Joni" Johnston Breazeale, 83, of Hattiesburg, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Lamar Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Visitation will be Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Purvis with services immediately following at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Lumberton City Cemetery. Joni was a member of Westover Baptist Church for over 25 years. She loved the Lord with all her heart and made it a point to tell everyone she encountered about the love of Jesus. Her faith was prioritized first but family wasn't far behind! Joni is a lady of many names from Mom, Momma, Grandmama, Mama Joni, Joni and Hazel. There is no doubt that she is in heaven rejoicing...

John Lee Prine passed away on May 13, 2023, with his son, John Mark, and wife of 67 years, Paula Shotts Prine, at his side. Mark was reading his favorite scripture, Psalms 23. Visitation will be Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Rawls Springs Baptist Church with services immediately following at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in Rawls Springs Cemetery. John was born to Roy Lee and Mabel (Bryant) Prine on May 4, 1934, in Morgantown, Marion County, Mississippi. He grew up in the Bunker Hill community of Marion County and graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1953. John began his military career in December 1951 when he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard 's 193rd...

Peter Dias, Jr., 55, of Columbia, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Merit Health Wesley after a tragic automobile accident. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 5, 2023 at Moore Hattiesburg Chapel with visitation from 12 p.m. until service time. Mr. Dias was a member of Chapel of the Cross Methodist Church in Columbia. He enjoyed cars, playing golf, and tailgating at Southern Miss football games. He loved life and was happiest when he was spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn Darby Dias of Columbia; his sons, Roger "R.J." Dias (fianc?, Colette Brunner) of Grayson, GA and Matthew Dias of Columbia; his mother,...

Miriam Worrell Vance passed away on April 2, 2023. She was the seventh child of Frederick and Johanna Worrell, born a few minutes after her twin brother, Malcolm, at their home in Tchula, MS, on December 22, 1929. She thrived in school, loving her work on the Tchula High School annual and her time playing basketball there. She was thrilled to attend the Mississippi State College for Women where she was known to be a serious student and a serious prankster. While in college, Miriam spent a summer in Laurel, MS working for The Laurel Leader Call. She lived with her sister Mary Frances Whitman and her husband, Whit, whom she adored. That summer, she met a dashing young man, Fred Vance, who...

Monsignor Joseph Clement Mercier "Fr. Joe", a native of Hattiesburg, MS, passed away on March 20th, 2023 after a long and full life of priestly ministry. Msgr. Mercier was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ella Mae McGinley; five brothers, Albert Lucien, Patrick Bernard, Adrian Gabriel, Delphins Francis & Michael James; two sisters, Agnes Therese Morgan and Mary Claire Debrow. Msgr. Mercier is survived by his brother, Damian Mercier of Hattiesburg; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and many priestly brothers and deacons. Msgr. Mercier graduated from Sacred Heart High School, Hattiesburg, in 1944. After a brief tour in the U.S. Navy during World War II he...

Mr. Benjamin Acton "Ben" Carpenter II, age 86, of Wiggins, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born June 14, 1936, in Orlando, Florida to the late Samuel Preston Carpenter and Coketine Bray Carpenter. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Redmond Carpenter, Samuel Preston Carpenter, and William Bray Carpenter, and his Shep the best fur friend ever! Mr. Carpenter was the owner/operator of Carpenter Pole and Piling until his retirement. He loved to hunt, fish, and put up Christmas Lights during the holidays for the community and for travelers to enjoy. He is survived by his wife, Janice Fant Carpenter of Wiggins; three...

Mr. Benjamin Acton "Ben" Carpenter II, age 86, of Wiggins, passed away on March 17, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born June 14, 1936, in Orlando, Florida to the late Samuel Preston Carpenter and Coketine Bray Carpenter. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Redmond Carpenter, Samuel Preston Carpenter, and William Bray Carpenter, and his Shep the best fur friend ever! Mr. Carpenter was the owner/operator of Carpenter Pole and Piling until his retirement. He loved to hunt, fish, and put up Christmas Lights during the holidays for the community and for travelers to enjoy. He is survived by his wife, Janice Fant Carpenter of Wiggins; three...

Mrs. Bobbie Louise Davis, 91, of Kiln formerly of Long Beach, went home to be with her Lord on March 3, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was raised in Purvis, Mississippi where she attended Yawn School. Mrs. Davis was a member of First Baptist of Lyman, she worked at J C Penny most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugen Calvin Dewease and Daisy Melvina (Strahan) Dewease; granddaughter, Tracy Ladner; brothers, Robert Dewease, Elbert Dewease, Eugene Dewease, and Wille Dewease. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Ladner (Betsy) of Kiln, and Phillip Ladner of Gulfport; grandchildren Shawn Ladner, Carol Kellar (Gordon), Warren Ladner (Melissa), Jared Ladner (Julie),...

Mrs. Bobbie Louise Davis, 91, of Kiln formerly of Long Beach, went home to be with her Lord on March 3, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was raised in Purvis, Mississippi where she attended Yawn School. Mrs. Davis was a member of First Baptist of Lyman, she worked at J C Penny most of her life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugen Calvin Dewease and Daisy Melvina (Strahan) Dewease; granddaughter, Tracy Ladner; brothers, Robert Dewease, Elbert Dewease, Eugene Dewease, and Wille Dewease. She is survived by her sons, Raymond Ladner (Betsy) of Kiln, and Phillip Ladner of Gulfport; grandchildren Shawn Ladner, Carol Kellar (Gordon), Warren Ladner (Melissa), Jared Ladner (Julie),...