Funeral services were held March 20, 2014, at Saulters Moore Funeral Chapel in Prentiss, for Mr. Doug “Hacksaw” Ladner, age 58, of Silver Creek, who passed away on March 14. Interment followed at Cliburn Cemetery with Masonic Graveside Rites. Saulters Moore Funeral Home of Prentiss was in charge of all arrangements.

Rev. Chad Carney officiated. Pallbearers were Austin Reynolds, Johncil Lewis, Stan Bryant, Plez Armstrong, Bo Grimes and Michael Nations. Honorary pallbearers were Members of Silver Creek Masonic Lodge #472, the Wahabi Shriners of Jackson, Darrell Sullivan, Ricky Sills and the staff of Joe Miles Lumber Company.

Mr. John Douglas “Hacksaw” Ladner was born on October 30, 1955, in Lumberton. He was the son of Razz Ladner, Sr. and Rachel Walters Ladner. He had worked for 32 years with Joe Miles Lumber Company in Monticello and was the head saw filer. He was a member of the Silver Creek Masonic Lodge #472 and the Wahabi Shriners of Jackson.

Mr. Ladner is survived by his wife, Mary Ladner of Silver Creek; his sons, Michael Ladner (Tara) of Lumberton, and Bradley Ladner (Annette) of Zanesville, OH; his daughters, Kristy Reynolds of Wiggins, and Shanna Jackson (Ronald) of Silver Creek; his six grandchildren; his brother, Razz Ladner, Jr. of Lumberton; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.