Obituaries
James Anthony "Jimmy" Taranto
Jan 27, 2024
James Anthony “Jimmy” Taranto, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away at his home on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Jimmy was born on September 29, 1949 in Biloxi, MS to Leborio “Giggolo” Taranto and Ruth Parkman Taranto. He graduated from Biloxi High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Delta State University. Jimmy was employed as an umpire at Keesler Air Force...
Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain "The Candy Man"
Jan 27, 2024
Norman Reed Roberts-Fountain, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.
Norman was born on April 23, 1952 to the late William Russell Roberts and Esther Bangs. He graduated D’Iberville High School and earned his Associate’s degree from MGCCC, Perkinston Campus. Norman served 4 years in the United States Navy and served four cruises on USS Kennedy. He...
Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr.
Jan 26, 2024
Mr. Joel Kenneth Stallings, Sr., age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024.
Mr. Stallings was born on June 19, 1946 in Rector, Arkansas and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 57 years. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, formerly employed with Johnson Diesel Service and former owner of Stallings Truck and Marine...
Rita Loretta Martinez Allen
Jan 26, 2024
Rita Loretta Martinez Allen born to William and Theresa Martinez in New Orleans, LA passed away with her children by her side on January 26, 2024, 35,784 days from her birth on February 5,1926.
Having lost her dad the day after her 4th birthday, Mrs. Allen was raised in Shell Beach, LA by her single mom with the help of her...
James "JD" Reeves
Jan 25, 2024
James “JD” Reeves of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the age of 67. JD was born in 1956, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to the late Lee and Ruth Reeves.
He will be greatly missed but his memory will be kept alive by his cherished wife, Nell Boudreaux Reeves; his sons, Chad (Hilda) Boudreaux and...
Michael Alan Prosser
Jan 24, 2024
Michael "Mike" Prosser, 69, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away after a nearly five-year battle with and bringing awareness to, the terrible disease ALS on January 24, 2024.
Mike was born on November 14, 1954 to Arthur and Marjorie Prosser in California.
Mike filled his life with three amazing career. He began his journey by proudly serving 20 years in the United...
Dr. William Blair Craig Lobrano
Jan 24, 2024
Doctor William Blair Craig Lobrano passed away peacefully in his home on January 24, 2024. He was born William Blair Craig II on June 27, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA to Dorothy Elizabeth Powell Craig and Blair Craig. A few years later, his father died unexpectedly and his mother then remarried Dr. Charles Marion Lobrano of Centreville, MS. Upon Dr. Lobrano’s...
Robert E. Moe Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Robert E. Moe Sr. passed away peacefully after a brief illness with cancer on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Ruble L. Moe and Myrtle H. Moe; his brother, Johnny Moe; stepson, Charles Fitzgerald; and grandchildren, Amber Moe and Bryan Moe.
Robert is survived by his loving wife,...
Sanh Le
Jan 23, 2024
Sanh Thi Le, age 90, of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.
Mrs. Le was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great, great-grandmother and will be missed by all that knew her.
Mrs. Le is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tham Le; siblings; and daughter, Huong Thi Do.
She is survived by her loving husband, Kha...
Carl "Butch" Odean
Jan 22, 2024
Carl “Butch” Junior Odean, 81 of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 22, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born on April 3, 1942 in Anamosa, Iowa to Carl S. and Dorothy J. Odean. He attended Marion High School and continued on to receive his GED and Military Formal Education. He served in the U.S. Marines and The U.S. Air Force. During his service, he...
Lucy Carolyn Bleichner
Jan 21, 2024
Lucy D. Bleichner, aka Mom, the Big Cheese, and Lead Foot Lu, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 83 years young in Gulfport.
She was born on August 4, 1940 in Louisiana. Lucy was a mother of 5 and was voted mother of the year in 1982. She was Queen of...
Richard Lamar Hill
Jan 21, 2024
Richard Lamar Hill, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mr. Hill was a longtime resident of Gulfport and was retired from the Port of Gulfport. He was involved with Crusin’ the Coast and was a member and lifetime volunteer at Nugent United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Wade Hill; his...
Walter V. "P.I." Williams
Jan 20, 2024
Walter V. “P.I.” Williams, 83, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024. P.I. was born August 2, 1940 in Biloxi, MS.
After graduating from Biloxi High School, he attended Perkinston Junior College (Gulf Coast Community College) on a basketball and baseball scholarship. Upon graduation from Perk, P.I. attended the University of Southern Mississippi and graduated in 1962 with a Bachelor of Science...
Patricia Watts Baker
Jan 20, 2024
Patricia Watts Baker, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Mobile, AL.
She was born on September 29, 1944 in Lumberton, MS to Marvin Bernell and Edith Watts. Patricia received a Bachelor of Science degree from William Carey and Master of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She was a retired school administrator for...
Ray H. Greenwood
Jan 19, 2024
He was born on August 12, 1933 in Cherry Valley, AR and died on January 19, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Ray was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Webb Greenwood; father, W.F. Bill Greenwood; mother, Julia Greenwood; sister, Odessa Willis; brother, Billy Greenwood; and stepson, Gary Chappell.
He is survived by his sister, Jane Young of Cherry Valley, AR;...
Juanna Richardson Recore
Jan 19, 2024
Juanna Richardson Recore, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. Juanna was born on July 4, 1968, in Selma, Alabama. She graduated from Biloxi High School and later earned a BS degree from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA. She taught school for a few years and later worked in real estate. Juanna was a member...
Hong Thi Nguyen
Jan 18, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Hong Nguyen, who left this world on January 18, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on January 20, 1954, and her life was a testament to love, strength, and compassion. Hong showed kindness and generosity to all who had the privilege of knowing her. As we...
Judith Ann "Judi" Blakesley
Jan 18, 2024
Judith Ann “Judi” Goodale Blakesley, 65, of Gulfport, MS died Thursday, January 18, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mrs. Blakesley was born in Greensboro, NC and had been a resident of Gulfport since 2004, moving here from Denver, CO.
Judi found joy in sharing her love of nature through her beautiful artwork. She was a bright light, inspiration to many and loved by all.
Mrs....
Fred Hill
Jan 18, 2024
Mr. Fred “Leon” Hill Sr., age 77, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
Leon was born on May 3, 1946 in Biloxi and was raised on Point Cadet. He worked as a shrimper and as a rigger at Ingalls. He also was a bus driver for Grand Casino and a bus driver for St. Martin School District for...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Miller
Jan 17, 2024
Patricia Ann Miller, known to her loved ones as Pat, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2024, at the age of 83 in Ocean Springs, MS.
She was born on October 31, 1940 in Olean, NY to Howard L. Cole and Flora M. Farrington Cole. Pat had a caring spirit and a zest for life that endeared her to all who...
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