Poplarville, MS Obituaries

Hershel Ladner, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his home in Poplarville, Mississippi. Mr. Ladner is preceded in death by his wife, Billie Sue Odom Ladner; his infant daughter...

James C. “Sonny” Sones, Jr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, in Poplarville, Mississippi. Born on January 4, 1940, in McNeil, Mississippi, he grew up on the family farm...

Jason Paul Smith, passed away on November 17, 2025, at the age of 53. Jason was known for his gentle and loving nature, he was a true "gentle giant." He was a dedicated farmer. Jason was hard workin...

Inez Miller, age 88, entered her heavenly home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1937, and on May 21, 1954, she married the love of her life, Robert H. Mil...

Jennifer Rester, born on April 28, 1959, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the age of 66. Jennifer was a woman who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She loved working in the yard...

Heaven gained a precious soul when Baby Noah Donaldson was born into eternal rest on October 31, 2025. His family finds comfort in knowing he is cradled in the arms of angels and surrounded by everlas...

Bessie “Maggie” Lewis departed this life and entered into the presence of her Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the age of 90. Mrs. Lewis was born on Saturday, February 23, 1935, in Bassfield, M...

Annie Powell, age 94 passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Barbara Smith, age 81, departed this life into God's presence on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Barbara was primarily a homemaker but she worked some out in the public because she loved interacting with p...

Allen "Wayne" Hill Sr., age 66 passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father, James Hill; mother, Arlene Hill and brother, Gene Hill. Wayne is survived by his com...

Sharon Lee, age 72 departed this life into God's presence on Thursday, October 9, 2025. She loved fiercely and unconditionally. Sharon was a devoted homemaker and the glue that held her family togeth...

Joy White, age 72 departed this life into God's presence on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was a devout Christian who loved deeply. Joy was a good wife, great mother and an excellent sister. She ...

Constance Renee Smith, age 75 departed this life into God's presence on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Firstly, Connie R. Smith was a believer in Christ and saw to it that her children attended Sunday ...

Betty Jean Ladner, 93, of Poplarville, MS met her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2025. Born on August 20, 1932, Betty lived a long and faith-filled life. She went to Savannah School through the 10t...

On September 24, 2025, Luke Dean departed this life at the age of 50 to rest in the grave until Jesus comes to call him out with that loud trumpet on resurrection morning! Born on December 3, 1974, t...

Laura Jean Alexander, age 69 departed this life into God's presence on Friday, September 26, 2025. A lifelong resident of Poplarville, Mississippi and was raised on Boley Creek. She was a member of N...

Brianna Cameron, age 22, departed this life into God’s presence on Thursday, September 25, 2025. Truly a beautiful soul, Brianna lit up every room she walked into with her energy, laughter and unforg...

David Revett Mize, age 62, of Vancleave, Mississippi peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. David was born on June 30, 1963, in Gulf...

Isabella May Lee, born silent on September 23, 2025, weighing 9 lbs 6 oz in Slidell, Louisiana. She went on to be with her great-grandma Isabel Lee. Isabella May is preceded in death by her great-gr...

Garland D Humphrey, age 67 passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was an avid reader and fisherman who enjoyed cooking. He is preceded in death by his father, Garland D. Humphrey, Sr. and h...

Mark Kimmons, age 63, of Lumberton MS passed away September 14, 2025. Mark proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 10 years. Following his military service, he spent more than tw...

Charles Clifford “Buddy” Burge, age 80, of Poplarville, Mississippi, entered his eternal heavenly home on September 15, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford Virgil Burge and Sarah ...

Evelyn Nelson Smith was born and raised in her younger years in Neshoba County, Mississippi. She moved to Baton Rouge, LA where she remained for the rest of her life. We celebrate a life well lived ...

Dorothy "Marie" Hariel, age 86 passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at her home in the Barth Community near Poplarville, Mississippi. Marie was born on August 29, 1939 in Hattiesburg, Mississip...

Lydia “Diane” Hall, 83 departed this life into God’s presence on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. She was a life-long member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Diane was a Christian woman and devoted mother...

Bernadine “Polly” Williamson of Poplarville, Mississippi, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Polly was born on September 15, 1934, in Jasper Coun...

Charles “Charlie” Fazende of Poplarville, Mississippi departed this life into God’s presence on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the age of 70. Charlie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 19, ...

Karen Morris, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Born on September 21, 1942, Karen lived a life filled with love, laughter, and joy that touched all who kn...

Sunrise: January 17, 1955 - Sunset: August 23, 2025 Michael “Mike” Stollenwerck born in Louisiana is one of four children (Sisters Loanna, Robin, and Vickie) from the marriage of Robert Calvin Stol...

Misty passed away on August 16, 2025 from heart failure at Forrest General Hospital. She is survived by her mother Marilyn Patricia Homsack of Petal, MS as well as her children, Eric Michael Russell o...

With family by his side, Harry Garrett, 88, of Poplarville, Mississippi, peacefully passed from this life on August 10, 2025, reuniting with his beloved wife, June, in their eternal home. Born on Jan...

Miriam Paulette Hodnett, age 80, of Poplarville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 4, 2025. A lifelong resident of Poplarville, Miriam was born February 15, 1945, to P...

James Wilson Barnes departed this life into God’s presence on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Affectionately known as “Jim,” he was born in Hawthorne, Mississippi, on February 11, 1936, to W...

David Dillon Williams, 68, of Poplarville, MS died peacefully in his own bed on Saturday, July 26, 2025. David was the youngest of three children born to E.B. Williams Jr. and Alice Mowetha (Schwarz...

Ione Elizabeth Risher Stewart entered this life on March 6, 1928 as the youngest of 7 children born to Clarence Theodore and Beulah Batson Risher. A native of Lumberton, MS, she graduated from Lumbert...

Frances Charles “Chuck” LaDue, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well-lived. Born on November 29, 1941, in Yorkville, New York, he was ...

Jean Daughdrill Howard, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Jean was born on September 6, 1937, to Hollie and Bertha Daughdrill. She was a devoted d...

Robert Martin McCraney of Carriere, Mississippi passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at the age of 55. Robert was born in Campbell, Missouri on September 14, 1969 to Archie Ray and Elizab...

Ruthie Ann Ladner, age 83 departed this life into God's presence on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. She was a faithful member of Plainview Baptist Church in Poplarville, Mississippi. Ruthie was a hard worker...

Robert Sidney Stewart departed this life into God’s presence on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the age of 75. Robert was born in Poplarville, Mississippi to Claude M. and Mendie Gipson Stewart on Sunday,...

J.B. Hodge, age 86 departed this life into God's presence on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was a faithful member of Oak Hill Baptist Church of Poplarville, Mississippi. J.B. loved the Lord dearly and he...

Carolyn Smith, age 71 departed this life into God's presence on Saturday, June 28, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wayne Smith; parents, Bill and Roberta Wood; four sisters and ...

" SEE YA LATER ALLIGATOR" A whimsical expression Gladys Sauls would use with friends and acquaintances, up until 4:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 25th, when she passed away, of natural causes, in her Popla...

Billy "Butch" Littleton, age 82 departed this life into God's presence on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was one of the first graduating classes at Poplarville High School. When Butch graduated he joi...

Ethel Theresia Dedeaux, age 85 entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. After high school, she spent much of her career working in a garment factory and with the United States Forestry S...

Joann Lea Watts Sciarabba, age 84, of Poplarville, MS, passed away on June 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Affectionately known as “Josie,” Joann was born on...

Frank Lee Rose, 86, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born on May 6, 1939, in Dayton, Frank lived a full life centered around family, friendship, and enjoying the simpl...

Vondell Owens Wallace, age 82 departed this life into God's presence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Oak Hill Pentecostal Church in Poplarville, Mississippi. She is precede...

Riley O'Brien Hodge, age 81 departed this life into God's presence on Monday, June 9, 2025. Riley was born in Poplarville, Mississippi. He was a faithful member of Oak Hill Pentecostal Church. Riley ...

Priscilla J. Wheat departed this life into God’s presence on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the age of 91. Priscilla was born in Las Angeles, California on October 1, 1933 to Earnest “Red” and Dorothea K...