Furthermore, Dennis was an accomplished athlete who loved playing softball on several leagues. In his younger years, he found joy in coon hunting and even trained coon hounds-an activity that brought him closer to nature.

Beyond academia and coaching, Dennis possessed a variety of hobbies and interests that added vibrancy to his life. For an astounding thirty-five years thereafter, Dennis poured his heart and soul into guiding and nurturing the students who entered his classroom.Īt Bassfield High School, Dennis wasn't limited to just his role as a teacher he also served as the assistant High School Baseball Coach during the early 1990s. The following year, in 1972, he joined Bassfield High School as the Vocational-Agricultural Teacher. This initial teaching assignment laid the foundation for what would become a lifelong commitment to shaping young minds. In 1971, immediately after college, Dennis embarked on his teaching career by accepting a position at Scott Central High School. Dennis's dedication to learning did not stop there he went on to obtain a Master's Degree in Agriculture from Mississippi State as well. During his time there, he immersed himself in his studies and successfully earned his Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. After graduating in 1966, he pursued higher education at Mississippi State University. Raised in Scott County, Dennis attended Morton High School, where he discovered his passion for agriculture.

Porter was born on Jin Scott County, Mississippi to Ellery Dent and Lillie Mae Prestage Porter. Porter will also lie in state 1 hour prior to the funeral service Wednesday at Ebenezer Baptist Church.ĭennis M. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, February 6, 2024, beginning at 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Saulters Moore Funeral Home. Saulters Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Porter, age 75, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg. The Reverend Tom Martin will officiate, assisted by Reverend Mike Aultman. will be conducted at 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Ebenezer Baptist Church with interment following in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, Digby County Funeral Chapel, 367 Highway #303, Digby, NS B0V 1A0 (90).Funeral services for Mr. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interment will take place in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Doucetteville, at a later date. In addition to her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her sisters, Juanita (Weir) Young, Linda (Weir) Gosson, and Dorothy Weir and brother, Eugene Weir.Ĭremation has taken place and in accordance with Shirley’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service. Shirley will be remembered by her husband of 63 years, Fred Robicheau of Doucetteville son, Ward (Andrea) Robicheau of Doucetteville grandson, Waylon Robicheau (Darla Hill) of Doucetteville great-grandson, Bennett Haight of Hillgrove sister, Patricia Robicheau of Oshawa, Ontario and brother, Wilfed (Pam) Weir of New Brunswick. In her early years she would go hunting and fishing with her husband, Fred. Shirley would always look forward to hearing her grandson play music and sing. When not participting in various games, she would delight in the visits from distant family during the summer and tending to her vegetable garden. Shirley enjoyed being involved with the Senior Games, olympics, cards, and bingo and especially loved spending Friday nights playing cards with her friends. Born in Digby, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Edna (Boudreau) Weir. Shirley Yvonne Robicheau, age 83 of Doucetteville, passed away on December 7, 2023, in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital.

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