Obituaries
Frederick "Freddy" Baxter
Sep 29, 2025
Frederick “Freddy” Baxter was born on March 7th, 1947 in Dothan, Alabama. Freddy was comforted by his loving wife and children as he passed peacefully in his home on September 29th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He is preceded in death by his father, L.J Baxer, mother, Ileen Chambers, and his brothers, Henry Baxter and Felix Baxter. He is survived by...
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...
Elmer Duane Westfall
Sep 28, 2025
Elmer Duane Westfall passed away peacefully at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community in Gulfport, MS, early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. He lived 99 wonderful years. He was deeply loved by all of his family, friends, and everyone he had the pleasure of meeting.
Mr. Westfall was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 25, 1926. His family moved to Dallas, TX. He...
Dale Curtman Wilkinson
Sep 28, 2025
Dale Curtman Wilkinson, affectionately known as “Pops,” age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Born on December 20, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, Dale was the beloved son of Curtman Wilkinson and Jessie B. Wilkinson. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant...
John Joseph Albrycht
Sep 28, 2025
John Joseph Albrycht, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Sunday 28, 2025. He was born April 28, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY, to John Leon and Nellie Albrycht. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie Boleware Albrycht.
John is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Albrycht currently of Ocean Springs, MS and Phyllis Albrycht Wenham of...
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,...
Kay Starr Williams
Sep 27, 2025
Kay Starr Williams, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Kay loved God and never met a stranger. Born in Biloxi in 1955 and raised in Latimer, she graduated from Jackson County Exceptional School. She worked for the CETA program in Ocean Springs as well as the Royal D’Iberville hotel, now called Treasure Bay, where she was a housekeeper. She...
Dave Grayson
Sep 27, 2025
On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Frank David “Dave” Grayson, Sr. slipped peacefully away to his eternal, heavenly home.
Mr. Grayson was born on March 28, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1962 and from Mississippi Delta Junior College in 1964, then served in the U.S. Army as a Quartermaster Supply Specialist until 1968.
Dave ardently loved life....
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...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lewis
Sep 23, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Lewis, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Jackie was born on November 10, 1944, in Poplarville, MS. She graduated from Long Beach High School, Perkinston Junior College, and MS College for Women. She enjoyed woodworking and traveling with her husband.
Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Lewis, Jr. and parents, John...
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...
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