Obituaries
Helen Earline Howington
Dec 19, 2025
Helen Earline Howington, of the MS Gulf Coast, passed away on December 19, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Brookhaven, MS, 99 years ago. Earline attended Copiah Jr. College and The University of Southern Mississippi, where she studied secretarial business.
In 1946, following WWII, Earline married Paul Howington and, over the next 63 years, had 3...
James Niles Keeney
Dec 17, 2025
James “Jim” Niles Keeney, 85 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 17, 2025.
He was born on January 23, 1940, in Gary, Indiana to Don and Veda Keeney. He attended DePauw University in Indiana, MS Gulf Coast Community College, N.C. State, and graduated with an Anthropology degree from University of Southern Mississippi including one year of graduate classes.
James was...
Linda Delores Russell
Dec 17, 2025
Linda Dolores Russell, age 83, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Linda was born on November 23, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama, and was a longtime resident of D’Iberville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in her family.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon...
Stephen M. Baker
Dec 17, 2025
Stephen M. Baker, born on July 17, 1944, in Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 17, 2025. He was 81 years old.
Stephen had a distinguished career, retiring after 30 years from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He served his country honorably in the Air Force. Outside of work he was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing golf and supporting...
Blinda Faye Davis Smith
Dec 16, 2025
Blinda Faye Davis Smith, age 81, of Atmore, AL, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Atmore.
Mrs. Smith was born in Pensacola, FL and was a former resident of Gulfport. She was a member of the Catholic faith.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys Pate Davis and her husband, Ronald E. Smith.
She is survived...
Lee Joyce Cunningham
Dec 16, 2025
Lee Joyce Cunningham, age 91, of Biloxi, MS, passed away December 16, 2025 in Biloxi, MS.
Lee Joyce Cunningham was born February 17, 1934, in New Iberia, Louisiana to Claudias “Bill” William Romero and Clemontine Marie Boudreaux Romero. She was the last child of five including Lillie Mae Breaux, Alcide “Pompey” Romero, Inez Frentz, and Minus Romero. On December 26, 1955,...
Beverly Hebert
Dec 16, 2025
Beverly Joy Hebert, age 86 of D’Iberville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Beverly was born on October 10, 1939, in Gulfport. She was employed with the City of Biloxi for over 20 years in the Accounting Department. Her previous employment was with Swingster in Ocean Springs and Gulf Wire in Biloxi.
Beverly was a parishioner at...
JoAnn Wallace
Dec 16, 2025
JoAnn Wallace, age 81, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
JoAnn was born on May 8, 1944, in South Bend, IN to Edward Turnock and Carmel Wickey Turnock. She was retired and loved to dance. She also loved the New Orleans Saints.
JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Wallace; sister, Patricia Austin; and brothers, Butch...
Andrea Kay Mabry Chatham
Dec 15, 2025
Andrea Kay Mabry Chatham, age 81, of Latimer, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at her residence.
Andrea was born on August 7, 1944, to Elmer George “Sonny” Mabry and Mary Elaine Tucei Mabry. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School Class of 1962. Andrea graduated from MCGCC Class of 1972 as an LPN and worked at Howard...
Will Edwin Dorroh Jr. "Ed"
Dec 15, 2025
Will Edwin Dorroh Jr. “Ed”, age 88, of Austin, Texas, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, in Austin.
Ed was born on June 28, 1937, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Will Edwin Dorroh Sr. and Mattie LaVerne (Hollingsworth) Dorroh. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1955, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Mississippi State University...
Gloria Breeding
Dec 15, 2025
Gloria Gean Breeding, age 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 15, 2025.
She was born on October 17, 1945 in Sun, Louisiana to Jesse and Cora Ellis. Gloria lived a life full of cooking, listening to music and dedicating herself to family. She cherished time spent with loved ones and pets. She...
Glen Allison Angus
Dec 14, 2025
Glen Allison Angus, 92, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Gulfport, surrounded by love. He lived a full and remarkable life defined by resilience, vision, deep gratitude, and devotion to family.
Born April 19, 1933, in Dodsland, Saskatchewan, Canada, Glen was raised on the Canadian prairies, where he developed the independence and work ethic that...
Toni Estelle Boney
Dec 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Toni Estelle Boney, who entered eternal rest in the early morning hours of December 14, 2025, at the age of 73.
Toni was born on June 12, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Judge Anthony and Dorothy Anglado. She was raised in Biloxi and attended Biloxi High School, where her journey...
Hobson Wasmer
Dec 14, 2025
Hobson Raymond Wasmer Jr., age 93, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 29, 1933, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Hobson dedicated many years of his life to working in Civil Service.
Hobson is survived by his beloved wife, Divina Wasmer; his daughters, Colette Schumacher, Angela Choate and Lynn Tomassone; son, Richard Wasmer;...
Grady Leroy Mayo
Dec 13, 2025
Grady Leroy Mayo, 72 of Gautier, MS passed away on December 13, 2025.
He was born on January 3, 1953 in Pascagoula, MS to Willie Mayo and Ada Oleta Mayo. He graduated from Pascagoula High School and went to college for Firefighter, EMT, and Paramedic Classes. He received firefighter, paramedic, and deputy awards. He was a member of the Firefighter’s Union....
Jean Marie Drew
Dec 13, 2025
Jean Marie Drew passed away peacefully, at home, on December 13, 2025, at the age of 79. She dedicated 35 years of her life of service to the federal government, retiring as a purchasing agent.
Jean was born on March 2, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Milton and Virginia Schultz, the precious baby...
Cleo Deane Taylor
Dec 13, 2025
Cleo Deane Taylor, a native of Vancleave, MS, and former resident of Seashore Highlands Assisted Living in Gulfport, died at Greenbriar Nursing Facility in D’Iberville, MS on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 105.
She was preceded in death by her parents George Anders Tootle and Lessie Olivia Tootle, her husband Maurice C. Taylor, her daughter Maureen Brown, her...
24th Annual Celebration of Lights Celebration of Lights
Dec 13, 2025
Please come and join us for our 24th Annual Celebration of Lights.
Crestlawn Memorial Park in Ocean Springs- Friday, December 12, 2025.
D’Iberville Memorial Park in D’Iberville- Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m.
Candlelight: 4:30 p.m.
Nancy Elizabeth Bladsacker
Dec 12, 2025
Nancy Elizabeth Bladsacker, 67, of McHenry, MS passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Nancy was a graduate of Leaksville High School, class of 1976, where she played basketball and was a member of the marching band. She began her nursing career early in life obtaining a practical nursing diploma from MS Gulf Coast Community College (1978),...
Kent Emerson Lovelace, Jr.
Dec 12, 2025
Kent Emerson Lovelace, Jr., passed away December 12, 2025, in Gulfport, MS, at the age of 89. Kent was an honorable and steadfast husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was always charming, witty, and above all, fiercely loyal.
Kent spent his childhood in Indianola, MS, with a large, extended family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He especially loved...
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