Obituaries

Audrey Jane Overstreet Lowery

Audrey Jane Overstreet Lowery

Jul 28, 2021

Audrey Jane Overstreet Lowery passed away on July 27th, 2021, at the age of 65. She was a lifelong resident of the coast and proud to be a G.R.I.T.S. (Girl Raised In The South). Audrey was a homemaker and devoted to caring for her family. She believed in letting the good times roll by enjoying festivals, parades, or any celebration...

Harry James Hebert

Harry James Hebert

Jul 27, 2021

Harry James Hebert of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the age of 75. Harry was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi. Harry was a 1964 graduate of Biloxi High School and an alumnus of Mississippi State University with a B.S. Degree in Industrial Education and a master’s degree in Business Administration. Two years into...

James John "JJ" Vollmuth

James John "JJ" Vollmuth

Jul 27, 2021

Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Retired) James John "JJ" Vollmuth Chief JJ Vollmuth, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away 27 July 2021 in Biloxi, MS. He was a resident of Biloxi for over 60 years. He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on 12 March 1938 and grew up on a farm near Selfridge, ND. Following High School, he enlisted...

Colt Micheal Wolfe

Colt Micheal Wolfe

Jul 26, 2021

Colt Micheal Wolfe, 10 years old, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans, LA after a long battle with Medulloblastoma and Hydrocephalus. Colt was born in Baltimore, MD on January 18, 2011 to Jackie Wolfe and John Lane. He attended Central Elementary. Colt loved playing Tee Ball, soccer and video games,...

Noah J. Saunders, Jr.

Noah J. Saunders, Jr.

Jul 26, 2021

Noah J. Saunders, Jr., 57, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, July 26, 2021 in Biloxi. Mr. Saunders was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and the owner of Saunders Construction, LLC and A-1 Development. He was a very proud father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Noah J....

Wesley O. Bullock

Wesley O. Bullock

Jul 25, 2021

Wesley Orian Bullock, age 87 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away July 25, 2021. He was born July 8, 1934. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was employed with AAFES at KAFB for fifty years. After retirement, He worked at Lady Luck Casino operating The Dragon for a short time. He loved fishing and fixing things....

Johnny Mack Wilkerson

Johnny Mack Wilkerson

Jul 24, 2021

We sadly announce the passing of Johnny Mack Wilkerson, 72, of Biloxi, MS. Johnny passed away on July 24, 2021, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and kidney failure. He resided at Pass Christian Rehab Center, where he received exceptional care. Johnny was born on June 7, 1949 to Annie Richard Wilkerson and Benjamin Joseph Wilkerson. He was of Catholic denomination....

James Ronald "Ron" Grove

James Ronald "Ron" Grove

Jul 24, 2021

On Saturday, July 24, 2021, James Ronald “Ron” Grove died peacefully at home with his wife Judy by his side. He was 73 years old. In the days leading up to his death, Ron was able to spend time with his loved ones and close family members. Ron was survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Judy. His children:...

Carlos Zamarripa

Carlos Zamarripa

Jul 24, 2021

Carlos Zamarripa of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on July 24, 2021 at the age of 59, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Brownsville, Texas to Jose and Rosalinda Zamarripa, and grew up in Ft. Meade, Florida. He was a man of great and loyal character. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,...

Judy Lynn Simmons Colson

Judy Lynn Simmons Colson

Jul 23, 2021

Mrs. Judy Lynn Simmons Colson, age 72, of Gautier, MS passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Judy was born in Bienville Parish, LA on September 29, 1948. She was the youngest of 12 children. She married the love of her life, Cecil Dale Colson, on November 11, 1966. She moved to the Gulf Coast to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina....

Nona Bodden Wilson

Nona Bodden Wilson

Jul 22, 2021

Mrs. Nona Bodden Wilson, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Nona was born on September 25, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama. She was employed with the Jackson County School District as a bus driver for the St. Martin School District and was the owner of Daisy's Ice Cream and Popcorn at Singing River Mall....

Edna May Leggett "Peaches" Smith

Edna May Leggett "Peaches" Smith

Jul 21, 2021

Edna May Leggett Smith, nickname " Peaches", age 82, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. Edna was born in Brookhaven, MS on March 27, 1939, to Jack E. & Bessie L. Leggett. She attended Brookhaven High School and was a self employed Cosmetologist, a receptionist with Oschner Medical and later on a skilled...

Eric "Ricky" Carroll

Eric "Ricky" Carroll

Jul 20, 2021

Eric "Ricky" Carroll, Jr., age 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Biloxi. He was born in Sumter, SC and was a life long resident of Gulfport. He was a video game technician and video gamer and a member of MS City United Methodist Church. Eric is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bertha and Val...

Bonnie Anne Powell

Bonnie Anne Powell

Jul 20, 2021

Bonnie Anne Powell, 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Powell was born on March 3, 1954 in Biloxi, MS to Carl Lynn and Shirley Frances Wilkerson. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School. Mrs. Powell enjoyed fishing, camping and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her...

Landry Halton Fore

Landry Halton Fore

Jul 19, 2021

Landry Halton Fore, age 30 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Landry was born on March 5, 1991. He graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School, attended South Alabama and owned L.H. Fore Construction. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed racing, hunting, coaching coach pitch baseball and spending time with his children and family. Survivors...

Michael Henry Zorich

Michael Henry Zorich

Jul 19, 2021

Michael Henry Zorich, age 52, went home to be with Jesus early Monday morning, July 19, 2021. Michael was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He grew up on Point Cadet or “The Point “as it is fondly called. He graduated from Mercy Cross High School and was a proud member of the Class of ‘86. He began work at...

Janet Marie Basehore

Janet Marie Basehore

Jul 18, 2021

Janet Marie Basehore, 86, of Gulfport, MS died Sunday afternoon, July 18, at home with family. Born October 29, 1934 in Palmyra, PA, she was the wife of the late Earl F. Basehore, the daughter of the late William J. Moyer and Ruth A. Kramer. She was retired Cracker Barrel Cashier/Trainer, and previously retired Medical Outpatient Intake Secretary from Penn...

James Morris Gambrell

James Morris Gambrell

Jul 18, 2021

Mr. James Morris Gambrell, age 84, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. James was born in Soso, MS and graduated from Mississippi State as a chemical engineer. He worked as a manager for many years at Mississippi Chemical in Pascagoula, MS. James was a loving, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great friend to all who knew...

Magruder "Mac" Sullivan Corban

Magruder "Mac" Sullivan Corban

Jul 17, 2021

Magruder Sullivan Corban, M.D., 88, died at home on July 17, 2021, with his family by his side. He lived an exemplary life that reflected his core values of religious faith, hard work, education, respect for others and community service. Magruder was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Lawrence C. Corban and Eleanor Genevieve “Gene” Sullivan Corban, his brother...

Chester Forehand

Chester Forehand

Jul 17, 2021

Mr. Chester Forehand, age 65, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Chester was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and was employed with Huntington Ingalls as a rigger since 1974. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, his friends and especially his grandchildren. He also helped build the new Latimer Assembly of God Church. His...