Obituaries

Michael "Mike" Leroy Jimerson

Michael "Mike" Leroy Jimerson

Apr 2, 2026

Michael "Mike" Leroy Jimerson, 61 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, April 10, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Biloxi, 1560 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. Friends may visit from 11:00am until 1:00pm. 

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Trinity Lauren Houseman Smedley

Trinity Lauren Houseman Smedley

Apr 1, 2026

Trinity Lauren Houseman Smedley was born on November 19, 1988, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Trinity lived a vibrant life and was deeply loved by those who knew her.

She was an active member of Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, where she used her talents as a photographer and helped...

Cody Daniel Dalgo

Cody Daniel Dalgo

Mar 30, 2026

Cody Daniel Dalgo, 37, passed away in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on March 30, 2026.

Cody was born on November 28th, 1988, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Cody graduated from Mercy Cross High School in 2007 and attended MGCCC Perkinston Campus on a soccer scholarship. Cody was known for his incredible athleticism, outgoing personality, being the life of the party, and loving his...

Joseph Wharton Mouney

Joseph Wharton Mouney

Mar 30, 2026

Joseph Wharton Mouney, 96 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026.

A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit from 10:00am until...

Kirk Merritt

Kirk Merritt

Mar 30, 2026

Kirk Merritt, 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. He was born in Gulfport, MS on March 27, 1963.

A funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Monday April 6, 2026 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.

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Betty Faye Robinson

Betty Faye Robinson

Mar 28, 2026

Betty Faye Robinson, age 69, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a family who adored her. Born and raised in Simmesport, Louisiana, Betty was a graduate of Simmesport High School and never lost her warm, small-town heart.

She was known by all as one of the sweetest souls to ever walk this earth. She...

Joel Alan Turner

Joel Alan Turner

Mar 28, 2026

Joel Alan Turner of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026, surrounded by family.

Joel was born November 21, 1951 in the mountains of Kerala, India, to Harold and Lucille Turner, the youngest of three boys—after his older brothers, Sam and Phil—and later joined by his younger sister, Carol. From an early age, he developed a profound love of...

Lillie Lue Weaver

Lillie Lue Weaver

Mar 28, 2026

Lillie Lue Weaver, 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi.

Lillie was born on May 29, 1945, in Prairie, MS to Samuel and Irene Wilson. She was employed at Methodist Hospital in Indiana. She enjoyed fishing, bingo and shopping.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her children, Amanda Weaver and Irene...

Doris Mae Kieper

Doris Mae Kieper

Mar 28, 2026

Doris Mae Kieper, age 94, passed to her eternal home on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Doris (Grammy) was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 55 years. Her passion and greatest love was time spent at home with family, including her many dogs and cats.

Doris was an efficient and highly regarded office administrator and...

Roger Edward Graham

Roger Edward Graham

Mar 27, 2026

Roger Edward Graham passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 1, 1962, Roger was the son of Mable Graham and the late Grady Graham, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dawn Graham; his son, Charlie Graham; his step-children, Alaina Becnel, Hans Galle, and Sean Galle;...

Mollie M. Penrod

Mollie M. Penrod

Mar 27, 2026

Mollie M. Penrod, age 83, of Ocean Springs passed away of natural causes on Friday, March 27, 2026. Mrs. Penrod was a graduate of Gulfport High School. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.

Mrs. Penrod is preceded in death by her husband, Donovan W. Penrod, her parents, W. D. and Essie...

Peggy Elaine Nitcavic and Douglas Wayne Nitcavic

Peggy Elaine Nitcavic and Douglas Wayne Nitcavic

Mar 27, 2026

With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Peggy Elaine Nitcavic and Douglas Wayne Nitcavic, devoted spouses, loving parents, and faithful servants of the Lord. Separated in passing by just 20 hours, they entered eternal rest nearly side by side, united in their faith and love for the Lord. 

Peggy Elaine Nitcavic was born on August 6, 1948,...

Marjorie Mary Bailey

Marjorie Mary Bailey

Mar 27, 2026

Marjorie Bailey, 95, passed away on March 27, 2026 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William K Murphy (1950-1987), Clark Shaughnessy (1996-2004) and Jack Bailey (2010-2023); her parents, Mary and Doc Fuller; her sister, Johnny Elmore (Charles); and her eldest son, William G Murphy.

Marjorie was born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1931. Her family moved...

Cecil Bloodsworth

Cecil Bloodsworth

Mar 26, 2026

Cecil “Buck” Bloodsworth, age 79, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Ocean Springs Hospital. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to MayShack and Marget Chandler Bloodsworth, Buck grew up in Pascagoula, MS and resided in Jackson County for most of his life.

Buck proudly served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps from 1965...

Alice Marie Moore

Alice Marie Moore

Mar 25, 2026

Alice Marie Moore, 64, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents, Junior Gilley and Jean Bembry. She is survived by her daughter Holly Lee (Sport), son Jason Linton, son Jessie Linton, daughter Annie Moore, and son David Moore, and three grandchildren, Paul, Andrew, and Orion.

No services are scheduled...

Jayden Destin Hinote

Jayden Destin Hinote

Mar 22, 2026

Today and everyday, we remember and celebrate Jayden Destin Hinote—a life lived fully, even though it was far too short.

Jayden was born June 7, 2005 to Toby Hinote and Abby Broussard. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and was excelling in his apprenticeship at Ingalls Shipbuilding, where his dedication and drive stood out. His future was bright, and he...

Brenda Faurie

Brenda Faurie

Mar 22, 2026

Brenda Faurie, age 83 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

Brenda was born on February 13, 1943 to Edward and Grace Ladner in Gulfport, MS. She spent the rest of her life as a loving homemaker, owning several small businesses throughout the years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Grace Ladner; her loving husband,...

Celia Faulk

Celia Faulk

Mar 21, 2026

Cecile “Celia” Cowan Faulk was born in Mobile, Alabama on January 4, 1937, to Mildred Cowan and Thomas Shepard Cowan. She died at her home in Gulfport on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Celia grew up in Mobile and attended Visitation Academy. She graduated from Bishop Toolen High School and the University of Alabama, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa...

Sandra Kay Beaugez

Sandra Kay Beaugez

Mar 21, 2026

Sandra Kay Beaugez, 74, of Bay Saint Louis, MS, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 in Gulfport.

Sandra was born on January 12, 1952, in Biloxi, MS, to James and Evelyn Beaugez. She graduated from high school and beauty school, spending her entire life working as a hairstylist. Sandra proudly owned and operated Dri-Dock Hairstyling for 20 years.

Sandra’s greatest joy...

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Brown

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Brown

Mar 20, 2026

Michael "Mike" Lawrence Brown, 74 Years Old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 20, 2026 at his home in Ocean Springs.

He was born on July 13, 1951 in Baton Rouge, LA to the late Lawrence Winfield Brown and Martha Ann Schmidt. He graduated from Pride High School in 1969. It is with sadness and a peace that passes...