Obituaries
Teresa Carol Lenard
Dec 12, 2025
Teresa Carol Lenard, age 72, of Pass Christian passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Agnes Dutsey Whatley; father, Orville Rubin Whatley; and sisters, Nancy Sue Johnson and Bonnie Means.
Teresa is survived by her brother, Ruben Orville Whatley; daughter, Gina Star Lenard; son, Brian Scott Whatley; grandchildren, Cameron Marie Wade and Kimberly Elizabeth...
Jolly Eugene "Buddy" Pickle
Dec 11, 2025
Jolly Eugene “Buddy” Pickle, 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on July 11, 1943, in Morton, Mississippi.
Buddy’s life was defined by his passions, his dedication to family, and his remarkable spirit. He loved antique hot rods and classic cars, and most weekends could be found...
David G. Desporte
Dec 10, 2025
David G. Desporte, age 64, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Born on August 15, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, David lived a life marked by dedication and love. For the past year, he made his home in Milton, Florida, choosing to be closer to the family he deeply cherished.
The avid hunter and fisherman, David found joy and peace...
Bobbie Jean Myers
Dec 10, 2025
Bobbie Jean Myers, age 75, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully in her home on December 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her mother Valley Sug Bang; her loving husband, James Myers; brother, Boo Boo Bang; and aunt, Patty Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Tonya Stringer (Jimmy) and Alisha Allgood (David); her baby,...
Larry Milan Novotny
Dec 10, 2025
Larry Milan Novotny, 87, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia. He was born on January 2, 1938, in Cobb, Wisconsin, to Milan and Luella (Knutson) Novotny.
Larry proudly served in the United States Air Force, enlisting in 1956 and dedicated 20 years of his life to military service. While stationed in France, he met the...
June Burkett Curtis
Dec 10, 2025
June Burkett Curtis, age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed from this world on December 10, 2025, and stepped into a reunion long awaited. Born on June 1, 1943, June lived her life as a vibrant light, warm and welcoming, shining into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
June never met a stranger. People were drawn to her...
Isabelle S. Keating
Dec 10, 2025
One of God’s remarkable guardian angels joined her husband and our father, Dean Dexter Keating, in eternal life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Isabelle “Issy” Murph Snelling Keating entered this life on November 21, 1929, born in a humble family home located on 42nd Ave. in west Gulfport. After a brief illness following her 96th birthday, she ascended the stairway...
Lenwood Lawrence Stowe
Dec 9, 2025
On December 9, 2025 at the age of 88, Lenwood (Larry) Lawrence Stowe, passed away at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS.
Born on August 19, 1937, in Lansing, Michigan, Larry lived a full and vibrant life marked by resilience, generosity, and an unyielding spirit of adventure. During the Vietnam War era, he was drafted into the United States Army,...
Keith "Lance" Brannan
Dec 9, 2025
Keith “Lance” Brannan departed for his greatest adventure to date on December 9, 2025. He entered this earth on February 5, 1970, in Mobile, AL, and he used the time in between to get an education, make a difference in the world, and impact a great many lives. Always the life of the party, he was forever eager for an...
Earl Russell April
Dec 9, 2025
Earl Russell April, known to everyone simply as “April,” passed away, December 9, 2025, peacefully at the age of 91 in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Veterans Hospital. He was born in New Orleans, LA. on October 18, 1934, to Bessie Mae April Hornsky and James William April.
Surviving relatives of Mr. April include his daughters, Linda Ann Feranda (Larry), Betty Jo...
Aline Joy Humphrey
Dec 9, 2025
Aline Joy (Manuel) Humphrey, 89, of Latimer, MS, passed away on December 9, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Born the youngest of 10 children, Aline was devoted to family. She loved her siblings deeply and stayed connected with them throughout the years. As a young girl, Aline played basketball and spent many days on the water with friends from school. She fell...
Ruben Gustave Elder
Dec 8, 2025
Ruben Gustave Elder, affectionately known as Gus, 58, lost his courageous fight to cancer on December 8, 2025, in Gulfport, MS.
A loving husband, Gus is survived by his wife, Melissa Elder. He is also survived by his siblings, Kevin Elder (Ashley), Amy Elder, and Jason Elder (Shannon). Gus was a father of five children, Jessica Elder (Blake), Desirae Cole (James),...
Daphine Howell
Dec 7, 2025
Daphine Howell, 97, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Howell was born on January 22, 1928 in Georgetown, KY to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marion Lynn. She volunteered at her church and the hospital for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Marshal Howell; her daughter, Claudia Sue Barrow;...
Arthur Louis Sanow Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Mr. Arthur Louis Sanow, Jr., age 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Sanow was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a coast resident since 1985. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and attended St. Mark Episcopal Church in Gulfport. He was a Shriner and former member of the...
Edwina Harrison Bradley
Dec 6, 2025
Edwina Harrison Bradley, lovingly known as “Winnie,” went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was 86 years old and resided in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she had lived since 2002 after relocating from Natchez to be closer to her family.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 15, 1939, Edwina was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Harrison and...
Susan Elizabeth Welton Ramsey
Dec 5, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Welton Ramsey, age 69, of Gulfport, MS, left this world too soon on December 5th, 2025.
Susan was born in Salina, KS to Chester and Marjorie Welton. She devoted 18 years of service to the Dairy Queen in Gulfport before retiring. She was often referred to as the “Dairy Queen Lady.” She was an amazing soul and loved her...
Sandra Theresa Spooner
Dec 5, 2025
Sandra Theresa Spooner, 68, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
She was born in Lumberton, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the chickens and drinking coffee. Her favorite pastime was enjoying her children and grandchildren.
Sandra is preceded...
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday December 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Mary was born in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her parents were Nora Cuddy Flynn and Frank Flynn. She was the eldest of 6 children. Mary’s passions were her Catholic faith and the church choir, her family, and her career as a registered nurse.
Mary was a...
Penny Noble Loveless
Dec 5, 2025
Penny Noble Loveless, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Penny was born on March 6, 1948, in Dallas, TX. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), where she was a Dixie Darling, and The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
Penny was creative, artistic, and had an amazing style that was all her own. Spending time with...
Sandra Marie Roberts
Dec 4, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Sandra Marie Roberts, a native of Biloxi, Ms. and resident of Vancleave, Ms. was born June 19, 1954, to Edith Mount and Sebastian Acevedo. She departed this life on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home peacefully.
Sandye lived an amazing life where she...
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