Obituaries
Donna Lynn North
May 13, 2025
Donna Lynn (Baker) North, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Gulfport.
She was born in 1952 to Don & Virginia Baker in Blytheville, AR. Donna was the youngest of 4 girls. The family moved to Jackson, MS, later Miami, FL, and Greenwich, CT. Donna married David North in 1973 and their son Jason was born...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Hutton Broussard
May 11, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Hutton Broussard, 83, of Gautier, MS passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was born in Tonawanda, NY to Earl Frederick Hutton and Lea Rue Thompson.
Sandy graduated from Kenmore East High School. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Broussard, Sr; parents, Earl and Lea...
Paul Arthur Sullivan
May 10, 2025
With deep love and peaceful hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Sullivan, who went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 10, 2025, at the age of 92. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Paul lived every one of his years with joy, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to family and Jesus.
Born to farmers, Shep...
Herman Denvill Johnston
May 10, 2025
Herman Denvill Johnston of Gulfport, 88, died May 10, 2025, in his home, surrounded by loving family and following a long battle with dementia.
He and his wife of 61 years, Lethalia, shared a marriage filled with laughter, love and adventure.
Herman loved life, He loved his Lord, and he loved his family, his friends, and his boats. His favorite was a...
Ruby Jean McCray
May 10, 2025
Ruby Jean McCray, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Gulfport.
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Visitation will be held Friday, May 23, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored...
Kirk Stephen Ferguson
May 9, 2025
MSgt Kirk "Fergy" S. Ferguson, age 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away in his home on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Fergy was born April 25, 1958, in Great Falls, Montana on Malstrom Air Force Base. Fergy followed in his father and brothers’ footsteps and joined the United States Air Force. Due to his extensive career in the United States Air Force,...
Phillip Linderborn
May 9, 2025
Phillip “Phil” Linderborn, 90, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at Bay Cove Assisted Living in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born on February 20, 1935, Phillip was the son of the late Howard F. Linderborn Sr. and Agnes Linderborn. At the age of 17, he proudly joined the United States Army and served with distinction in the Korean War. He was honorably...
Gloria Jean Otis
May 9, 2025
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Gloria Jean Otis, 71, on Friday, May 9, 2025. A cherished resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gloria lived a life filled with devotion, love, and music.
She was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. As a longtime member of the Keesler Air Force Base Chapel,...
Kathy Byrd Brinson
May 9, 2025
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Byrd Brinson, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Kathy was born in Jackson, MS on September 25, 1954, and was lifelong resident of the Coast. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, boating and fishing and enjoyed cross stitching. She attended Biloxi schools.
Kathy is preceded in death by her husband,...
Corey Joseph Havelin
May 8, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Corey Havelin, who departed this life on May 8, 2025, at the age of 34. Corey was a man of unwavering faith, compassion, and strength—leaving a lasting impact on everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
From a young age, Corey dreamed of a career in law enforcement—a calling...
Shirley Moreton Parker
May 8, 2025
Shirley Moreton Parker, 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away in her home on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Shirley was born in Miami, Florida on November 24, 1941 to Alfred and Mamie Moreton. She worked for the Harrison County Child Development Center for 27 years. Shirley liked to browse thrift stores, flea markets and antique stores. Mexican food and margaritas were always...
Loretta Mae Griggs
May 8, 2025
Loretta Mae Griggs, 97, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2024.
Loretta was born in Troy Mo. on May 18, 1927, to Charles and Sylvia (Kadlec) Shilharvey.
She is proceeded in death by her husband, Paul D. Griggs; parents Charles and Sylvia Shilharvey; brother, Roy Shilharvey; grandson, Daniel Petty; and son in law Thomas Brimmer.
She was a nurse at...
Richard Wayne Montiforte Sr.
May 8, 2025
Richard Wayne Montiforte Sr., 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on May 8, 2025 peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born August 28, 1951 in New Orleans, LA Richard was the son of the late Sam and Elaine (Dubaz) Montiforte.
He is preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Carol...
Nancy Lynn Shroyer
May 6, 2025
With deep sadness and great appreciation for her life, we announce the passing of Nancy Lynn Shroyer, 71, of Biloxi on May 6, 2025.
Nancy was born In Marysville, Kansas to Verna and Duane Shroyer. Her father served in the United States Air Force and the family lived in several places including Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, Edwards AFB in...
Cecilia Marie Gates
May 6, 2025
Cecilia "Cindy" Marie Gates, age 69, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Cindy was born in Dallas, TX, and moved to Gulfport in 2022. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Long Beach. She was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Cindy was preceded in death by her husband, Phil, father Cecil, brother Ronald, and sister Judy.
She...
Virginia Kent "Jenny" Stallings
May 5, 2025
Virginia Kent “Jenny” Stallings, age 98, was guided home by her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Jenny was born on January 11, 1927, in McAllen, TX. She lived with her parents in Houston, TX where she worked as an insurance clerk at Occidental Life Insurance Company. Jenny met the love of her life, Jim Stallings, one rainy day...
Deborah Jean Teich
May 5, 2025
Deborah Jean Teich, 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully in her daughter's home surrounded by loved ones on May 5, 2025. Debbie fought valiantly against the odds of Bulbar ALS.
She was preceded in death by her father Richard R. Teich (93) and her mother Patricia A. Teich (95). She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Miller, her son...
Marc Alan Lofland
May 4, 2025
We are so heartbroken to announce the unexpecting passing of Marc Alan Lofland on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the age of 63.
Marc was born in Gulfport, MS on September 28, 1961, to Susie Riggs Lofland and Alfred “Al” Lofland. He resided in East Biloxi in Jackson County for the past 15 years. He graduated from Harrison Central High School...
Kenneth Ray Lassabe Sr.
May 4, 2025
Kenneth Ray Lassabe, Sr., 84, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Carolyn; their children, Kenneth Ray (Becky) Lassabe, Jr. and Karen (James (“Jimmy”)) Sears; and his 6 grandchildren: Jenny, Kayla (Dallas), Kimberlee, Courtney, Alex (Daisy), Sam and Jaylan (Erin); and his...
James Arthur Thomson
May 3, 2025
Mr. James Arthur Thomson, age 89, of Pace, Florida passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, Florida.
Mr. Thomson was born on June 16, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri to the late James Manley Thomson and Agnes Margurete Waddell Thomson. He attended school at Excelsior Springs High School in Missouri and attended William Carey...
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