All Obituaries

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Full obituary will be posted once they are finalized.

Mary Frances Henley Kitchens passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Pascagoula, MS. Mary was born to Hollis and Hazel Henley on December 7, 1933 in Crystal Springs, MS. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula, Leading the singing in the Senior Department for over 25 years. She was Co-Owner of K & M Plumbing Co and worked for the Pascagoula School System as Office Administrator.   In 1956 she met a young man, George Kitchens, at a church service at Crestwood...

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Rita Gay Cunningham, age 74, of Pascagoula passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends. Gay was born on September 8, 1948, in Columbia, Mississippi. Gay was preceded in death by her parents, Earl & Beatrice Miller Cunningham. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, David Cunningham & Bernie O’Sullivan Cunningham of Pascagoula and her niece Jennifer Cunningham Wilson (Mike) of Vancouver, WA.  Gay was...

Tammy Julene Lee Hudson passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 60. Tammy was born January 4, 1963 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Julian and Sheryl Lee. She worked as a hairdresser for the past 42 years most of those with Guys-N-Gals Hair Styles in Pascagoula, MS. She enjoyed the outdoors and nature. She was upbeat and positive throughout her life and formed many, friendships over the years.  She loved Facebook because it allowed her to keep up with so many...

Hazel Glyn Lawrence passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the age of 75. Hazel was born December 11, 1947 to Bertrude “Hoss” and Ruby Smith in Wayne County, MS. In 1977 she married Stephen Lawrence and became a US Navy wife. Seeing the world and becoming a professional packer and mover.  She worked for the Pascagoula School District for 15 years, and made many lifelong friends.  She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary #3373, serving as president for many years....

Robert Gregory Poole of Gautier, MS passed away on Friday May 12, 2023 at the age of 72. Bob was born on February 9, 1951 to the late Marshall and Eula Poole in Illinois. His nickname was “Smiley” because he always had a smile to share. He was a longtime member of the Elks Lodge and loved old music and movies from the 50-60’s.  A yearly event that was a must was Cruisin the Coast. He enjoyed the classic cars and watching the people. He retired from Ingalls...

Sarah Parrish Cotting, age 85, of Pascagoula passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Pascagoula.  She was born on November 10, 1937 in Philadelphia, Mississippi as the 3rd child of 12 to Reon Lafayette Branning and Addie Doris Branning. Sarah has been a resident of Jackson County for over 60 years.  She was a former employee of Burnham Drugs in Pascagoula and Kress Store in Pascagoula. Sarah was the owner of Sarah’s Used Furniture on Chicot Street and Hospital Road in...

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Dora Mae Parker Goldman passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Lucedale, MS  at the age of 79. Dora arrived on April 26, 1944 one of twelve children born to John and Sally Parker. She was proud to be a homemaker and made a home is what she did. She was an awesome cook and loved caring for her four children and spoiling her grandsons, whom she adored. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting and was a longtime member of Wade Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...