Gillis Erwin Allen (68), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 10, 2024. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Forrest Funeral Home, with a service to follow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery.
Lynda Lott Barron (74), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 15, 2024. A visitation will be held from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18 at Temple Baptist Church, with a service to follow. Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
Richard “Ricky” Beasley, Sr. (66) passed away on January 14, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 19 at Dixie United Methodist Church, with a service to follow. Burial will be in Dixie United Methodist Church, and Moore Funeral Service is handling arrangements.
Ernest Eugene Bethea (60) passed away on January 10, 2024. Burial is in Roseland Park Cemetery and Mausoleum, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
William L. “Bill” Hutchison (87), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 14, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 20 at Highland Cemetery. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Wayne Clinton Johnston (80), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 14, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 18 at Forrest Funeral Home, with a service to follow. Burial will be in Wood Lawn Cemetery.
Deborah “Debbie” Kendrick Ladd (64), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 11, 2024. Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 18 at Moore Funeral Home, with a service to follow.
Richard Lee Madison (55), of Purvis, passed away on January 10, 2024. Burial is in Pleasant Home Cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Darrell Lee Mohr (78), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 11, 2024. Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Thomas Edward Moree (85), of Petal, passed away on January 14, 2024. Burial is in Hillcrest cemetery, and Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Newell Payne (79), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 9, 2024. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Jeremy Blake Robinson (53), of Sumrall, passed away on January 10, 2024. Burial is in Highland Cemetery, and Moore Funeral Service handled arrangements.
Marian DeCesare Ross (99), of Petal, passed away on January 8, 2024. Pinehaven Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Michael E. “Mickey” Ryan (81) passed away on January 14, 2024. A visitation will be held from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27 at Main Street United Methodist Church, with a service to follow. Hultt-Winstead Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Billy Joe Tims (47), passed away on January 13, 2024. Trinity Funeral Services handled arrangements.
Drew Corey Turner (64), of Oak Grove, passed away on January 13, 2024. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 19 at Lakeview Church. Pinehaven Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
James Randy Winfield (70), of Hattiesburg, passed away on January 12, 2024. A visitation will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 22 at Pinehaven Funeral Home, with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:30 p.m.
Brigitte Ann Young (64), passed away on January 13, 2024. Trinity Funeral Services handled arrangements.
David Gerard Kuchman (68), of Hattiesburg passed away on January 11, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Moore Funeral Home in Hattiesburg at 1:30 P.M. with visitation from 12:30 until service.
David had a passion for sports, particularly football and golf. He played football in high school and was a valued member of the golf team in both high school and college. Golf remained a lifelong love for David, and he passed on his enthusiasm for the sport to his children at an early age. Growing up in Florida, he also had a deep love for the water and enjoyed swimming at home. David had a friendly and approachable nature, always striking up conversations with his neighbors, customers, or anyone he met.
In his career, David achieved success in various fields. He began as an Assistant Golf Pro at Oceanside Golf Club in Ormond Beach, FL. Later, he became the Territory Manager of Mississippi with Link 2 Sales, where he earned numerous accolades for being the top representative in the country for various accounts.
Outside of work, David enjoyed indulging in his hobbies, including golf, swimming, gardening, cooking, going to the movies, and watching Alabama football. These activities brought him joy and relaxation throughout his life.
David will be remembered for his active nature, love for sports, and his ability to connect with others.
He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and a passion for life. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerard Leonard and Daisy Infantino Kuchman.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Strickland Kuchman of Hattiesburg; his four children, Natalie Margaret Kuchman Berg (Thomas) of Pearl, Daniel Reed Kuchman of Las Vegas, Amy Christine Kuchman Flanders of Townsend, GA, and Michael David Haines (Kristin) of Hinesville, GA; two sisters, Linda Cofelice of Ormond Beach, FL and Karen Cox (Thomas) of Ormond Beach, FL; and his grandson, Christian Alan Flanders of Littleton, NH.
