Ponaganset High School Alumni Obituaries

Harold E. Sims, 90, of Hattiesburg, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at Merit Health Wesley. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at West Black Creek Baptist Church. A second visitation will be held Thursday, February 5, 2026 from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. with services follo...

Joyce Nell Dunn Brent, 85, of Hattiesburg, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 12:00 noon to 1:15 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2502 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, with service...

Brian Anthony King, 58, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at Asbury Hospice House, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and quiet strength that touched all who knew him. He was also known for a vibrant sense of humor, often bringing smiles to family and friends with his impressive...

Reggie Evan Temple, CMSGT (Ret.), 78, of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Moore Funeral Home, Hattiesburg Chapel. Funeral servic...

John “Johnny” Girard Guthrie, Jr. of Wiggins, MS passed away Friday, January 16th, 2026 at the age of 72.Johnny was born in Hattiesburg, MS on April 22nd, 1953 to John G. and Randalin T. Guthrie. He grew up in Wiggins, MS and graduated from Stone High School in 1971. He was a registered forester wit...

Blair Philip Pack, 83, of Hattiesburg, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Forrest General Hospital. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2502 Old Highway 24, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, with services immed...

Vern was born on April 21, 1945, to Vernon and Nellie (Conly) Hammerstrom. He grew up in the Leeds area of Sioux City. He was a 1963 graduate of Leeds High School, to which he s...

Roland Ernest ClayborneMay 31, 1940 – January 18, 2026Roland Ernest Clayborne, 85, of Kinston, North Carolina, was called home to the Throne of Jesus on January 18, 2026, where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie, and a host of family and friends. He was born at home on May 31, 1940, in the...

Johnny BryanNovember 29, 1936 – January 6, 2026Kinston-John Wayne “Johnny” Bryan, Sr., 89, entered into the joy of his salvation while surrounded by his loving family at his home on January 6, 2026. Johnny was born in Lenoir County to the late Preston Blake Bryan and Verda Mae Wade Bryan on November...

Mildred “Mickey” Page HogarthMarch 1, 1922 – December 26, 2025Mildred Page Hogarth passed on December 26, 2025, holding the hand of her daughter, Mary Page. Throughout her life, she was guided by the Holy Spirit, and in her final moments, her faith was stronger than ever. She passed just two days af...

Johnnie Lee Welch Jr. was born on January 18 1956 in Picayune Mississippi to Ruth Bettis and Johnnie Lee Welch Sr. He attended Eastside Elementary School and Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune. He later worked for the City of Hattiesburg and after retiring he continued working various jobs. J...

Ralph James Cook Jr. was born on September 5 1963 in Biloxi Mississippi to the late Mr. Ralph James Cook Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Gilbert Cook. Ralph was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Dream". He was a big man with an even bigger heart. His warmth and presence were felt by everyone wh...

Dinah Joan Copeland Crain was born May 21 1951 in Magee MS. She was the daughter of the late Albert McNair Sr. and Allie Bell McNair Jones. She was lovingly known as D. J. and Donna Jo to her friends and family. D. J. received her education at M. F. Nichols Senior High School in Biloxi MS where she ...

Carolyn A. Swanier a beloved wife mother grandmother and greatgrandmother was born on June 13 1939 in Pass Christian. She was called home to rest after a life marked by love quiet strength and devoted service to others. She was united in marriage to Melvin R. Swanier Sr. and together they built a fa...

Sarah Ann Hay entered into eternal rest on Monday January 5 2026 at 120 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Sarah was born on November 9 1963 to John Bernard McKay and the late Stella Louis DeGree. She was 62 years old and a native of DeLisle Mississippi. Sarah confessed Christ ...

Michael Anthony Saucier 75 was born August 24 1950 in Pass Christian MS to the late Joseph and Rosalie Saucier of Pass Christian. He passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 19 2026. He was preceded in death by his brother Sylvester Saucier and his parents Joseph Rosalie Saucier. daug...

Ruby Lee Rushing Daniel was born on March 26 1941 in Kokomo Walthall County Mississippi. She was the fourth of sixteen children born to the union of Elijah Leroy and Georgia Dixie Luter Rushing. Ruby graduated in 1961 from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown Mississippi. She moved to Gulfp...

Shaun Nore Spook Honore Turner was born on October 7 1972. to Vanessa Donita Turner and MitchellGage in Gulfport MS. Shaun died at his residence on July 15 2025 at the age of 52. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and a member of Riley Chapel UMC. At the time of his death he was employed as L...

Mrs. Occletta "Ms. Cookie" White Norwood born May 10 1935 in Gulfport Mississippi peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday June 1 2025 at the age of 90.She was the cherished daughter of the late Tom White and Lucille Walker Evans. She was a devoted member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church und...

Eloid was born in Amory MS to the union of Charles and Shirley Dilworth Booker. He grew up in Muskegon Heights Michigan. He married Gloria Hughes Booker on May 41978 and again December 18 2003. Eloid fondly known as Slim dedicated his life to the Lord at an early age. He was a 1977 graduate from Mus...

Antonio L. Jefferson age 44 was born on August 71980 to Robin Fairley and Kelvin Jefferson. Tonio departed his life on July 292025. Antonio graduated from Gulfport High School in May of 1999. He also received his Associate degree from MGCCC in May of 2023. Antonio was a veteran of the USAF member of...

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which is the Lord the righteous Judge will give to me on that Day and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. Del A. Thompson Frederick 68 was ...

Gladys Omelia Lewis Sloan was born on Tuesday September 28 1954 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Melia Blalock Lewis in the now historic Turkey Creek Community. Gladys was the baby of the five children born to the union. Gladys was adorned by her older siblings and they always made sure that she felt like...

Gary Charlot age 63 of Pass Christian Ms passed away peacefully on April 21 2025. Gary was born on October 22 1961 in Gulfport Ms. He graduated from Pass Christian High School in 1979 and went on to serve in the United States Air Force as a E7. Master Sergeant from 19791999. He worked for Gulf Coast...

Phillip Jerome Morris Sr. was born on December 10 1966 in Richmond Indiana to Addie B. Morris and Charles Douglas Morris Sr. He was the fourth of nine children. Phillip Sr. accepted Christ as his Savior from an early age. He graduated from Amory High School in 1985. He was the best running back in t...

Just heartbroken to hear of my good friend and classmates passing. Sorry to see yet another Cway 87 alumnis gone from our presence. I have such great memories with my classmate and friend and his presence will definitely be missed. Sending prayers of comfort for his family and friends and our cla...

Mary Louise Parkhurst Lavallee 90 has died on 1202026. Up until the end Mary Lou maintained her kindness humility grace and appreciation of all the love from family and friends. Her early years were spent in Peterborough and Nashua New Hampshire and she graduated from Nashua High School then attend...

Norma Ruth Ludwig died January 16th with her daughters Gail and Karen holding her hands. She was 90 years old. She was born on the summer solstice to Harrington and Ruth Bradbury in Belfast Maine. After graduating from Crosby High School she attended the University of Maine in Orono. A young man nam...

Paul Raymond Longtin 69 of Sabattus ME passed away on Friday January 9 2026 after a long courageous battle witha multitude of cancers. He was surrounded by his loving family during his final days. Born April 12 1956 to Lucien and Beatrice Cote Longtin. He graduated from Lewiston High School then joi...

Norway Bernard L. Martin Bernie passed away unexpectedly at MaineHealth Stephens Hospital on January 17 with his family by his side. He was born in Lewiston April 20 1973 to the late Lewis Martin and Linda Martin Smith. He attended Oxford Hills High School. During his life he was employed at and Ene...