Obituaries
Jack Tufnell
Nov 22, 2025
Jack Tufnell passed peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2025. He was 88 years old. Jack was born in Manistique, Michigan, on February 27, 1937, and graduated from Manistique High School in 1954. He then joined the U.S. Navy serving on numerous ships and saw duty in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. During which time he was awarded...
Hilda Ann Seymour Strayham
Nov 22, 2025
Hilda Strayham, of D'Iberville, MS passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 90.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Friends are invited to visit from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
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Naomi Wise Bolton
Nov 22, 2025
Naomi Wise Bolton — known variously as Naomi, Rusty, Pot, Coochie, Coo, Aunt Coo, and eventually the title she wore best, Granny — danced her way into Heaven on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. She left this world just as she lived in it: peacefully, on her own terms, and with Jesus waiting for her.
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Margaret Kuljis McMahon
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Kuljis McMahon on November 22, 2025, at the age of 99 years old.
Margaret entered this world on October 24, 1926 to her loving parents, Sam and Mary Kuljis. She was blessed with two sisters, Vencentia Kuljis Trahan and Teresa Kuljis Ward.
She was preceded in death...
Emma Jean "Jeannie" Reeves
Nov 22, 2025
Emma Jean “Jeannie” Reeves, age 85, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born on February 24, 1940, Jeannie lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
As a teacher and businesswoman, Jeannie inspired countless lives with her passion for learning, her unwavering determination, and her boundless generosity. She embraced life to the...
Louis Isadore Scara
Nov 21, 2025
Louis Isadore Scara, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 in Ocean Springs.
Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Friends may visit from 5:00 pm until service time.
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Ida Morris Fillion
Nov 20, 2025
Ida Morris Fillion, 86, of Biloxi, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Ida was born on May 26, 1939, in Maine to parents Leon and Shirley Graffam Morris. Ida worked as a stitcher in numerous shoe factories in the Lewiston and Auburn area in Maine throughout her life. She was an avid reader and was happiest when she was on the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Bobby Gene Penton
Nov 19, 2025
Bobby Gene Penton, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Bobby was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, MS where he was a business owner of Tri-City Sales and Service and Radio Communications Service of Pascagoula and Gulfport; Chief Engineer at WPMP radio station, an electrician for Wesmar Marine and other companies on the East Coast and a night...
Martin Joseph Sczepaniak
Nov 19, 2025
It is with full hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Joseph Sczepaniak who left this world on November 19, 2025, just three and a half months after saying goodbye to the love of his life, Marlene. Though his departure feels far too soon, we find comfort in knowing they are together again.
Almost nothing made Marty...
John Shannon Matthews
Nov 18, 2025
John Shannon Matthews, 75, passed away at home on November 18th, 2025. He was born on September 9th, 1950, to Olie Hill and Juanita Matthews.
As the son of a Naval Chief Petty Officer, John lived in various cities throughout the United States. He saw the snow in Seattle, Washington, and the leaves fall in Bainbridge, Maryland, before his family made...
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz
Nov 18, 2025
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. A longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jean was born in London, England, on September 1, 1937, to the late Eric Harcourt Smith and Elsie Ada (Foulser).
Affectionately known as “Nana,” Jean was a woman whose warmth and kindness shone brightly wherever she went. She...
Peggy Anne Ryland
Nov 17, 2025
Peggy Anne Parrish Ryland passed away November 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Peggy was born in Louisville, KY on July 11, 1939, to William “Bill” and Mary Anderson Parrish (later Mary Myers).
Peggy moved to Gulfport, MS when she was 7 years old with her mother and stepfather, JE Jim Myers. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957 and...
Landon Michael Perry
Nov 16, 2025
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Landon Perry, age 18, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on January 24, 2007, in Gulfport, MS, to Joshua and Amber Perry.
Landon was a 2025 graduate of D’Iberville High School. A talented soccer player, he shined on and off the field and proudly signed to continue his athletic journey with the...
Dennis Kevin Hilton
Nov 15, 2025
Dennis Kevin Hilton, age 68, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Long Beach.
Born October 15, 1957, in Biloxi, MS, Dennis was the son of Jerome E. “Ed” Hilton, Jr. and the late Betty J. Hilton. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Perkinston Junior College.
Dennis was talented in many fields, especially construction and...
Lisa Ann Thompson
Nov 15, 2025
Lisa Ann Thompson, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She was born on July 17, 1964, in Kentucky to Robert and Jean Brashear. She was a graduate of MGCCC. She was a mother and housewife. She enjoyed arts and crafts.
Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jean Brashear.
She is survived by her...
Eugene Wallace
Nov 15, 2025
Eugene Edward “Gene” Wallace, 78, died Saturday, November, 15, 2025, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula following a short illness. A resident of Big Point, Gene was a retired electrician and a U.S. Army veteran.
Born May 7, 1947, in Berea, KY., Gene moved with his family to south Mississippi in 1960 and resided in Jackson County for most of the...
Ronald Anthony Lechner, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
Ronald Anthony “Ron” Lechner, Jr., age 61, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on March 8, 1964 in Biloxi to Ronald Anthony Lechner, Sr. and Mary Lea Gazzo Lechner, Ron was a lifelong Coast resident.
A graduate of Biloxi High School, Class of 1983, Ron later became the owner and operator of Pro South Paint &...
Helen Elsie Kantor
Nov 13, 2025
Helen Elsie Kantor of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025. Helen was born in Schaghticoke, NY, on the dairy farm that her parents, Fred and Elsie D'Avignon worked on before they purchased and created a loving home for Helen and her sisters. She has endured the loss of her sisters, Lillian (Tom), Yvonne (Ralph), and Joan and...
Karen Winette Messa
Nov 12, 2025
Karen W. Messa “Wendy”, age 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Mrs. Messa was born in Jena, LA on September 2, 1954, and was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She graduated from Delta Heritage Academy, class of 1972.
Karen and her late husband, Dave, got married in 1999 and from that moment forward they built a...
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