Obituaries
Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Gentry “Buddy” Cole Jr., age 81, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
As his doctor described in his final days, Buddy lived his life exactly the way he wanted—filled with love for his family, his country, and LSU football. He never missed a chance to dance and sing along to classic...
James Farold Rush, Sr
Sep 28, 2025
James Farold Rush, Sr., known by many as "Boss Hog," passed away on September 28, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Biloxi, Mississippi.
A graduate of Vancleave High School in 1987, James dedicated himself to his work, spending time as a delivery driver at Neil Gas.
James is survived by his children: James Jr, Kalum,...
Carl Edward Duvernay
Sep 27, 2025
June 2, 1958 – September 27, 2025
Carl Edward Duvernay, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, passed away surrounded by family. Known for his love of bass fishing and his deep devotion to family, Carl’s life was defined by his care for others and the joy he found in everyday moments.
Born to Walter and Helen Duvernay, Carl grew up in Ocean...
Dorothy Sue Holbert
Sep 26, 2025
Dorothy Sue Holbert, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home.
Miss Holbert was born on June 20, 1936, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
She served in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse for 20 years. She was a Vietnam Veteran. She was well loved by her family and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,...
Tomma "Ann" Chevalier
Sep 25, 2025
Tomma "Ann" Chevalier, born on November 5, 1953, in Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Ann dedicated twelve years of her career as a Compliance Analyst at Merchants and Marine Bank and also worked as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer.
She graduated from Glenmora High School. She had a passion for 60's music, Disney World,...
Son Thieu Nguyen
Sep 25, 2025
Son Thieu Nguyen, age 78, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Ba Lang, Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam. He was a longtime resident of the southern portion of the United States and also became a naturalized citizen.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Am Van Nguyen and Tuyen...
Linda Fay Armstrong
Sep 25, 2025
Linda Fay Armstrong, 78, of Biloxi, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1947 to Joel and Idell Armstrong.
Linda moved to the Gulf Coast many years ago and has called it “home” since. She will be remembered for being a loving...
Talmage Kenneth Davis, Jr.
Sep 24, 2025
Talmage Kenneth “Ken” Davis, Jr. (67) of Gulfport, MS was born on July 3, 1958, in Charleston, MS and passed away on September 24, 2025, at Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Davis, his father Talmage Kenneth Davis, Sr. (Gloria), his mother Dorinda Clark (Harvey), and his brother Allen Clark.
He is survived by his brother Keith...
Lawrence L. "Larry" Mallett
Sep 24, 2025
Lawrence L. “Larry” Mallett, age 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on September 24, 2025 in D’Iberville, MS.
He was born in Norwich, CT on February 10, 1945, but became a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Larry was a ship designer at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 35 years, but with over 50 years of shipbuilding experience. Outside of being the...
Joseph Russell "Joey" Miller
Sep 23, 2025
Joseph Russell “Joey” Miller, age 39, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Joey was born on November 8, 1985, in Woodbridge, VA, to Bank and Janet Miller. He grew up alongside his four siblings and graduated from Exeter High School in New Hampshire. Joey pursued higher education with dedication, earning an associate’s...
John Christopher Weires
Sep 23, 2025
John Christopher Weires, 92, of Vancleave, MS passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born November 1, 1932 in Cumberland, MD to Walter and Nellie Weires.
John received his bachelor's degree and master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He worked as a teacher for 31 years in the Prince George’s County Public School system. While there he taught Industrial...
Deborah Ann Trepanier
Sep 23, 2025
Deborah Ann Trepanier, age 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on June 26, 1952, in Syracuse, NY, to Anne Herie and Andre Belanger, Deborah lived a life full of love, faith, and creativity. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael J. Trepanier and became a military wife. Together they shared the...
Gloria Jean Sumter
Sep 23, 2025
Gloria Sumter, 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on September 23, 2025. She was born and raised on the MS Coast, attended college at LSU and nursing school at Providence. While at LSU she met and married her best friend and soul mate, and they spent 54 years living life to the “max” at Cruisin’ the Coast in their 1993...
Selema Marie Diddlemeyer
Sep 23, 2025
Selema Marie Diddlemeyer, age 49, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Selema was born on March 31, 1976, in Biloxi. She graduated from high school in Biloxi and worked as a cashier at Maas Market. She loved sewing, going on vacation, the outdoors, and spending time with family.
Selema was preceded in death by...
Rudolph "Rudy" Fink III
Sep 22, 2025
Rudolph “Rudy” Fink, III, age 87 of Ocean Springs (“O.S”), Mississippi, left to happily be with the Lord on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. He passed, quickly, with family in Gulfport, following a second significant stroke. Rudy, for years, told everyone, “I know where I’m going and I’m ready.” So, instead of sorrow, picture him in heaven, talking to all and...
Elizabeth Louise "Betty" Thorpe
Sep 22, 2025
Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Thorpe, age 77, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025.
Betty was born on February 8, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Her family later moved to Altus, Oklahoma, where she graduated high school with the Class of 1966.
Betty lived a life defined by compassion, strength, and friendship. Her calling as a nurse was more than...
Ronald Burnell Mallette
Sep 22, 2025
Ronald Burnell Mallette, age 78, of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully at his home in the Old Fort Bayou community on September 22 at 10:27 AM surrounded by his family and friends.
Ronnie was born on October 6, 1946, to George (Scrap) and Lila Mallette. On May 27, 1967, Ronnie married the love of his life, Brenda Kiernan Mallette (Bobo). They...
Carol Lynn Gray
Sep 21, 2025
Carol Lynn Morford Gray, 76, of Diamond Bar, CA and Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Gulfport.
She was born in Creighton, formally Harrison Township, Allegheny County, PA to Lavern A. Morford and Elizabeth A. Bonaretti Morford. She attended East Deer Frazier High School and completed two years at Robert Morris College in Pittsburgh, PA. She was...
Dianna Elaine Fountain
Sep 21, 2025
Dianna E. Fountain, age 82, of St. Martin, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Born on May 28, 1943, at Old Biloxi Hospital, Dianna was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She attended St. Theresa Elementary School and went on to graduate from Sacred Heart Girls High School in May of 1961. After high...
Robert Paul Lundy
Sep 20, 2025
Robert Paul Lundy, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Robert was born on July 11, 1958, in Gulfport to Reginald and Nellie Lundy. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a painter.
Robert is survived by 2 sisters, Marsha Stull and Candy Lundy; 3 brothers, Dennis K. Lundy, Ronnie A. Lundy, and George Pasvantis; friends,...
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