Obituaries
Oliver Thomas "Peanut" Collier
Jun 25, 2025
Oliver Thomas “Peanut” Collier, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Oliver was born and raised in southern Mobile County, AL and lived in Biloxi, MS for most of his adult life. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Arthur and Dorothy Collier. Despite completing...
Mary Bankston
Jun 24, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Bankston on June 23, 2025 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born September 11, 1931, in Jones County Mississippi, Mary Bankston was a young avid reader. Mary would hide from her sister Doris in...
Davona "Dee" Ayn Dougherty Mitchell
Jun 24, 2025
Davona “Dee” Ayn Dougherty Mitchell, born September 20, 1965 in Harrisburg, PA, joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Dee spent her early years in Harrisburg, PA, Mobile, AL, Brindisi, Italy, Ocean Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Vancleave High School as the class valedictorian. Dee attended The University of Southern Mississippi receiving her...
Archer Clyde Landstreet
Jun 24, 2025
Archer Clyde “Archie Man” Landstreet, age 2, of Vancleave, Mississippi, walked into Heaven hand-in-hand with Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Children’s of Mississippi Hospital in Jackson, following a courageous six-month battle with a rare form of leukemia.
Archer was born on November 17, 2022, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to his loving parents Curtis R. “Rob” and Tammy L. Landstreet....
Christal "Chrissy" Spencer Dessommes
Jun 22, 2025
Christal (Chrissy) Spencer Dessommes, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born on January 5, 1961, Chrissy was a vibrant and unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew her. From a young age, Christal displayed an extraordinary spirit, shining as an award-winning gymnast in her childhood. Later in life, she found immense joy and...
William Davis Majure
Jun 22, 2025
William “Bill” Davis Majure, age 78, passed away on June 22, 2025 at his home in Ocean Springs after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edwin and Vivian Louise (Smith) Majure, his brother, James Edwin Majure, and his first wife, Katherine Lynn (Webster) Majure. He is survived by his current wife, Cynthia...
William Gorenflo Curtis
Jun 21, 2025
William (Bill) Gorenflo Curtis of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Bill was raised in Biloxi, MS, and shared many stories of him and his friends’ adventures growing up. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961, attended Perkinson Jr College and received his BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi...
Roy Stephen "Steve" Cook
Jun 21, 2025
Roy Steven Cook, affectionately known as Steve, was born on December 6, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 21, 2025. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated professional who worked in maintenance within the gaming industry.
Steve was known for outgoing personality and his love for...
Theresa Esther McInnis
Jun 21, 2025
McInnis, Theresa Esther (nee Wasielak), died June 21, 2025 at The Pillars of Biloxi, MS. Terri was born January 16, 1942 in New Britain, CT, and graduated Belin (CT) High School in 1960. Terri was pre-deceased by husband James Thomas “Tom” McInnis and by parents Stephen J. Wasielak and Rita L. (nee Auclair) Wasielak. Terri is survived by her daughter...
Anna DeBoard Kirby
Jun 21, 2025
Anna DeBoard Kirby passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at the age of 98 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on April 15th, 1927 in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Mittie (Gore) and John DeBoard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Kirby; a grandson, Ryan Kirby; a great grandson, Seth Kirby; and a son in...
Gary Michael Kolasa
Jun 20, 2025
Gary Michael Kolasa, 53, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2025. No services will be held at this time, but a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
Born on December 6, 1971, in Hampton, Virginia, Gary was the beloved son of the late Peter Kolasa & Karen Kolasa, and a cherished brother to Douglas Kolasa...
Wayne Felton Garlotte
Jun 20, 2025
Wayne Felton Garlotte, born on February 20, 1953, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He graduated from high school and leaves behind a legacy, having dedicated his lifetime career to law enforcement before retiring.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Lona Fay (Lamey) Garlotte; his brother, Ray (Beverly) Garlotte; and his daughter, Angela Garlotte Lemay;...
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr.
Jun 20, 2025
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr., age 78, of Ashland City, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1947, in Owensboro, KY, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Zeffie Lee and Catherine Bicket Crabtree. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of...
Lillian "Lil" Vaughan
Jun 20, 2025
Lillian “Lil” Vaughan, age 60, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Lil was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, living in Ocean Springs for most of her life. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. A friend to all who were lucky enough to meet...
Dirkje "Ditte" Holland
Jun 19, 2025
Dirkje “Ditte” Holland, age 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19,2025.
Ditte was born in Amsterdam during WW II, where she grew up and lived until meeting her husband, Ray, a U.S. Air Force Airman. While being the spouse of an Airman, she spent a majority of her time raising her 2 children, Paul and Mieke, and working with preschool children...
Betty Nan Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Nan Holcomb Smith, 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
She was born in Sumrall, MS on August 16, 1942, to John Robert Holcomb and Edith Broom Holcomb.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Clifton Smith and two brothers, John Robert Holcomb, Jr. and Charles Raymond Holcomb. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Lott...
Jean Holgate-Weems
Jun 18, 2025
Jean Holgate-Weems, born in Romford, Essex, England on February 17, 1936, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 89 on June 18, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Florence Holgate; her brothers and sister, Harry, Dennis, and Margaret; her beloved husband, Buell “Rip” Weems, to whom she was married for...
Donna Frances Reiter
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Frances Reiter of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at her residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 7, 1933. She was the daughter of George and Loretta (Wheeler) Bonn.
Donna was the valedictorian of Waite High School and attended the University of Toledo. She was a member of...
Alice Sandoval
Jun 18, 2025
Alice was born May 2, 1943 in Glendale, California and grew up in Burbank, California. She passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the age of 82.
Alice attended public schools in Burbank then attended three colleges in Los Angeles, earning her Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA in Music and English and later, a Master's Degree from USC.
She...
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 1, 1964, to Philip Harvey, Sr. and Lorene Ann Harvey, Phil lived a life filled with family, friends, and simple pleasures.
Phil was a successful...
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