The Sun Herald

It is with great sadness that we announce that Mr. Christopher Joseph Robinson, age 31, passed away July 11, 2022. He was the son of David M. and Ellen A. Robinson. Chris was born in Flowood, MS and was a graduate of the University of Alabama and also The University of Southern Mississippi with a MBA. He had lived in Atlanta for the last several years. He is survived by his wife, Saerom Jang; parents, David M. and Ellen A. Robinson of Gulfport, MS; sister, Mary Clare Robinson of Austin, TX; mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Junig Jang of South Korea; many friends and fraternity brothers. Funeral service will be held Saturday July 16 at 5 PM in the chapel of Georgia Memorial Park...

Ruby Curtis McSwain Ledbetter, 83, of Long Beach passed away on May 17, 2022 at Bedford Care Center in Petal. A graveside service will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 10 A.M. at Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Ledbetter was a member of Main St. Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She enjoyed working for AT&T and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.D. and Jesse Lee Curtis; her husband, John Ledbetter; and four siblings, Frances Purvis, Gene Curtis, Carol Ryan, and Helen Bunch. She is survived by her daughter, DeLisa McSwain Kearney (Frank) of Palm Coast, FL; her son, Charles Curtis McSwain (Charla Hightower) of...

JOHN E. PEARSON, JR. died on May, 15, 2022 at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Mr. Pearson was born on April 16, 1936 in Jackson, MS. Mr. Pearson moved with his family to the MS Gulf Coast in 1942 where he lived from childhood through Mississippi State University after which he was commissioned into the US Army. Mr. Pearson's Army travels with the Corps of Engineers ranged from Vietnam, through to other Senior positions within the Corps of Engineers in Baltimore, MD, Alexandria, VA, and Hawaii where he retired. After retirement from Active Duty Army, Mr. Pearson hiked the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine before he continued with his Engineering career, becoming the...

John E. Critchfield, 61, of Danevang, passed away May 9, 2022. He was born on October 6, 1960 in Syracuse, New York to the late Wayne and Julia Ipser Critchfield. He is survived by his companion, Mary Lou Ellett of Danevang; sons, John Erin Critchfield of Bay St. Louis and Bradley Critchfield of Gulfport, MS; sisters, Coyce Blair of Long Beach, MS, June Leuenberger of Gulfport, MS and Julie Critchfield of Gulfport, MS and six grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday, May 13 at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services begin 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14 at Danevang Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.triskafuneralhome.com

Michele Colleen Lagasse, 59, of Goose Creek, SC, wife of Jennifer Cope Lagasse entered into eternal rest Monday, January 24, 2022. Her memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Northwoods Chapel. Michele was born March 26, 1962 in New Orleans, LA, daughter of the late Paul Lagasse, Jr. and Gloria Breland Gex. Michele was an avid Atlanta Braves fan, loved her Georgia Bulldawgs, and a big shout out to the Who Dat Nation. She is survived by her wife, Jennifer Cope Lagasse of Goose Creek, SC; brother, Paul Lagasse, III (Linda) of New Orleans, LA; three sisters: Elizabeth Lopez (Sonny) of Bay St. Louis, MS, Terri Neyrey of Waveland, MS,...

Gary Donothan Hartness, 72, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Visitation will be Sunday, December 12, 2021 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm with a funeral service immediately following at Parkway Funeral Home in Ridgeland. Graveside services will be on Monday, December 13, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Big Creek, Mississippi. Gary was born on July 25, 1949 in Starkville, MS to Davis Donothan Hartness and Mattie Lee Ray. He is preceded in death by his father and his sister, Patrice Singlar. He is survived by his wife, Donna Hartness; mother, Mattie L. Price; daughter, Gennifer Taloney; grandchildren, Chandler and Barron Taloney; siblings, Darryl...

GULFPORT - Graveside services for John Hudson Thornton will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 11, 2021 from the High Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Smith County under the direction of Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Rev. Glenn Hayman and Rev. Robert (Rob) Webb will officiate. John Hudson Thornton, beloved husband, father and Papaw, age 94 of Gulfport, Mississippi joined his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2021. John was born in Raleigh, Mississippi in 1927 to Steve and Mattie Thornton. John was the oldest of 7 siblings. He joined the US Army and following WWII served in Japan, assisting with the clean up as a member of the Infantry. He and his wife Lillian Batte Thornton...

Louis Theofield Doleac III of Lexington, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 1st, 2021. Louis was born on December 11th, 1954 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to Louis (Buddy) Doleac and Lilah Joyce Doleac. He grew up in Gulfport, Mississippi and graduated from Gulfport East High School in 1973. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Lynn Burrow Doleac; three children, Brittany Doleac Queen (Lexington, South Carolina), Louis Doleac IV (Hillsboro, Oregon), Landon Doleac (Lexington, South Carolina); two granddaughters, Marin Queen and Sutton Queen (Lexington, South Carolina); siblings, Debbie Doleac Clark (Pensacola, Florida), Tami Doleac Young husband Ronny (Tupelo,...

Goodman- Virginia Lee "Hot Lips" Tipps, 98, of Goodman, WI, passed away Friday October 29, 2021, at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center, Iron Mountain, MI. Virginia was born May 28, 1923 in Moville, Iowa, daughter of the late Ethel Evelyn Jacoway and Bernard Fain Weaver. She graduated from Leavenworth High School, Kansas and continued her education receiving her degree from Cushing Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. After seeing a poster that read: "Uncle Sam needs nurses!" she joined the Army. She proudly served in Japan and The Korean War were she was a M.A.S.H. Unit nurse. Her friends fondly know her as "Hot Lips". After serving her country for 8 years she continued her trade as a...

Born April 13, 1931 to the late Oliver Charles Gaskill and Mabel Tobina Olson in Fort Wayne, IN, Charles passed away October 19, 2021 in Lawrenceville, GA. Charles moved to Ephraim, WI from Fort Wayne at an early age. He graduated Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek, WI and enlisted in the U.S. Army at age seventeen. Charles was a Sergeant First Class (T) in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers serving at Schofield Barracks, O'ahu, Hawai'i and during the Korean War. Following his military service Charles spent his career with the Western Electric Company in Cicero, IL and Norcross, GA. Charles pursued a lifelong love of all things related to fishing and the outdoors. In addition to fishing Charles...

Dr. Richard Lynn Hughes, born on August 17, 1958, died on October 4, at 63 years of age. He was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School, Hattiesburg MS, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS and the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry in Jackson, MS. He relocated to Oak Ridge, TN in 1986 and opened his dental practice in Oliver Springs where he worked until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Margaret Hughes. He is survived by his beloved son, Kyle Hughes of Knoxville, TN; two brothers, Wayne Hughes of Hattiesburg, MS and Glenn Hughes of Ocean Springs, MS, along with several nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service is planned at a...

Joseph James Brackett, 78, of Gulfport, formerly of Hattiesburg passed away on September 26, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg at 1:30 P.M. with visitation from 12:30 P.M. until service. Mr. Brackett was a member of the Church of Nazarene. He was an electrician with IBEW Local 903 for 48 years. He also taught the apprenticeship program in Hattiesburg for IBEW. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dozier, and Flora Brackett; and his brother, David Brackett. He is survived by his longtime companion of 57 years, Bonnie Brackett; his two sons, Gary Brackett (Brenda) and Randy Brackett; his five grandchildren,...

James Gregory "Jimmy" Campbell., 52 , a resident of Summit, MS., passed away on September 2, 2021 at North Oaks Hospital in Hammond, LA. Visitation will be Wednesday September 8, 2021 from 9 AM until service at 10 AM at Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb. Dr. Larry LeBlanc will officiate and burial will be in the Biloxi National Cemetery. Hartman-Jones Funeral Home of McComb is in charge of arrangements. Jimmy was born in Olympia, WA., on May 26, 1969 to Keith Richard and Joyce Cauthen Campbell. Jimmy worked as a Forrester for Weyerhaeuser and was member of First Baptist Church of Summit. He served in the Marine Corp and was activated during desert storm where he was a member of Charlie...

Arnold "Arnie" Lloyd Quave, Jr., 63, of Vidor, passed away on July 21, 2021, in Beaumont. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Turning Point Church in Vidor. An additional memorial service will be held on August 28, 2021, in his hometown of D'Iberville, Mississippi. Time and place will be announced at a later date on Facebook. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on May 8, 1958, he was the son of Arnold Quave, Sr. and Barbara (Bellais) Quave. Arnie worked for several years as a boat captain, and took great pride in his hard work. He adored his grandchildren and was as involved as he could be. His grandchildren each held a special place in his heart, Knox...

On Sunday, June 27th, Julia (Judy) Alice Lowery, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at 82 years of age in Knoxville, TN. Julia was born on November 26th, 1938, in Shreveport, LA and was the youngest daughter to Glenn and Hazel Nelson. She moved to Mississippi at a young age where she was raised. She received a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi in 1968 and returned to complete her master's degree in Education in 1977. Julia had a 29-year career as a schoolteacher in Harrison County Mississippi. Julia married Houston F. Lowery Jr in August of 1973. They raised two sons, Stephen, and John. Julia was very spirited and loved many creative...

John Joseph Sneddon passed away on June 9, 2021, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina after living his life to the fullest. A wonderful father, grandfather, uncle and friend, John lived every day with humor and a plan. Never one to look back or dwell, he looked forward with a determination and a spirit ready to embrace all that life offered. John was born on January 21, 1932, in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the youngest of Lucile Barber and Theobald Otjen Sneddon's three children. He grew up sailing on Lake Michigan, out of South Shore Yacht Club, with his brother, Ted, and a group of friends, with whom he stayed close to throughout their long lives. He attended Don...

Jack Benny Wood of Oak Ridge, TN passed away on May 19, 2021 at the age of 79. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and determination that resulted in lasting memories his family and friends won't soon forget. He is survived by sons Ron (Janet) Wood of Atlanta, GA, Dave Wood of Slidell, LA, Rob (Tricia) Wood of Denham Springs, LA, Scott and Chad Wood of Knoxville, TN and their mother, Fran, stepdaughter April Wood (Ric) Henderson of Dauphin Island, AL, and grandchildren Dave Wood of Orlando, FL, and Sean and Kaylie Wood of Denham Springs. His parents Ernest and Henrietta Scott Wood of Pascagoula, MS, who owned and operated Woodie's Drive-in there for many years, preceded...

Katherine A. "Kathie" Goodwin, 81, lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday May 12, 2021. She was born April 14, 1940 in Atlanta GA, the daughter of Archibald Angus and Katherine Babb Attridge. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband. Kathie is survived by her daughters, Angela Goodwin Gibson of Columbus, MS; Kay Goodwin (Mark) Seder of Walland, TN; grandson Bradley (Kerri) Morrison of Millport, AL; brothers R. Byron (Florence) Attridge of Atlanta, GA and W.H "Bill" (Nancy) Attridge of Dahlonega, GA; Sister-in-law Rubie G. Chapman of Waveland, MS; great-grandchildren Brayden Morrison and Kalynne Morrison, and several nieces and nephews. Kathie was a graduate of North...

COLUMBIA, SC - Carmelite Pisarich Payne died Monday, May 3, 2021. Born on September 25, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, she was a retired teacher from Lexington-Richland School District 5. Surviving are her daughters, Cindy McCartney (Bill) and Diane Lawhead (Tom), both of Columbia, SC; son, Vince Payne (Melanie) of Charlotte, NC; brother, Ray V. Pisarich Jr. (Elmerita) of Biloxi, MS; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Guy Payne, and her daughter, Jacqueline. ...

COLUMBIA, SC - Carmelite Pisarich Payne died Monday, May 3, 2021. Born on September 25, 1934 in Biloxi, Mississippi, she was a daughter of the late Ray Vincent and Eunice Blanchard Pisarich. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, she was a retired teacher from Lexington-Richland School District 5. Surviving are her daughters, Cindy McCartney (Bill) and Diane Lawhead (Tom), both of Columbia, SC; son, Vince Payne (Melanie) of Charlotte, NC; brother, Ray V. Pisarich Jr. (Elmerita) of Biloxi, MS; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Edward Guy Payne, and her daughter, Jacqueline. ...

"Mary Rita Smolcich Raesner, who preferred her childhood nickname of Melrita, was born in Biloxi, MS on July 27th 1930 to Joseph Smolcich, Sr. and Frances Cvitonich Smolcich, and passed away at home with family at her side in La Marque, TX. on Saturday April 17th, 2021. Her grandparents were Vincent and Mary Cvitonich. Viewing will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi, MS. on Monday April 26th at 9:30 AM with a remembrance mass at 10 AM."