Obituaries

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...

Felicidad Colinares Garcia

Felicidad Colinares Garcia

Jul 16, 2021

Felicidad Colinares Garcia, age 92 of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. She was born September 9, 1929 in the Philippines. She was a former longtime resident of California but was a resident of the Coast for three years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a retired caregiver....

Johnny Michael Cooper

Johnny Michael Cooper

Jul 16, 2021

Johnny Michael Cooper, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Cooper was born in Jackson, MS and was a resident of Gulfport most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School Class of 1969. Mr. Cooper was a retired Quality Inspector for nuclear power plant construction. He was a...

Vernona Louise Murphy

Vernona Louise Murphy

Jul 16, 2021

Please pray for me and my family. On Friday, July 16, 2021, my beloved mother, Vernona Murphy went home to be with Jesus. She passed peacefully in her sleep, warm in a bed. She was 72 years old. Vernona was a middle school teacher for 30 years and had a profound and lasting positive impact on all her students. My...

Rosco Lane

Rosco Lane

Jul 14, 2021

Mr. Rosco Lane, age 69, of Vancleave, MS, was called to his heavenly home on July 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1951, and was a native of Vancleave, where he spent his childhood with his siblings, Russell (Robin) Lane, Elizabeth (Robert) Montgomery and Jimmy (Susie) Lane. He spent his life from young...

Linda Clendenon Kadue

Linda Clendenon Kadue

Jul 14, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Linda Kadue. Linda died peacefully on July 14, 2021, with family at her side. Linda was born in 1950 on a U.S. Army base in Sendai, Japan; a fact she was always very proud of. Her family eventually moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where she graduated high school...

A.Y. Harper, Jr.

A.Y. Harper, Jr.

Jul 12, 2021

Mr. Alfred Yarborough Harper, Jr., age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Houston, TX. Mr. Harper was a native of Jackson, MS and a former longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as an electrical engineer in the Defense Industry. He was also a graduate of Ole...

SSgt Bruce J. Ketzel, Sr.

SSgt Bruce J. Ketzel, Sr.

Jul 12, 2021

SSgt Bruce J. Ketzel, Sr., 91, of Vancleave, MS passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 in Biloxi. Mr. Ketzel was a native of Dayton, OH and a resident of the coast since 1968. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran where he retired as Staff Sergeant. Mr. Ketzel was a member of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church in Vancleave. He was...

Cindy Smart Carrubba

Cindy Smart Carrubba

Jul 11, 2021

Cindy Smart Carrubba, age 64 of Long Beach passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School and Jeff Davis Junior College. Cindy was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. She worked two years as a dental hygienist, ten years at Interchecks and thirteen years at USPS. After retirement Cindy...

Frank Sherwood Ward

Frank Sherwood Ward

Jul 11, 2021

Frank Sherwood Ward, aged 66 of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his residence. Frank was born July 7, 1955 in Michigan to his parents, Ralph and Elizabeth Ward. He worked for over 10 years at Treasure Bay Casino as the Inventory Control Coordinator. Frank loved cooking. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Elizabeth...

Judith (Judy) Ann Ball

Judith (Judy) Ann Ball

Jul 11, 2021

Judith (Judy) Ann Ball passed away on July 11, 2021 after a brief illness. She was 78 years old. Judy was born in Portsmouth, NH on October 14, 1942, to Mary and David Smith. She was a graduate of Portsmouth High School in 1961 and New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. She joined the U.S. Air Force...

Lourdes "Ludy" Tampus Rogador

Lourdes "Ludy" Tampus Rogador

Jul 10, 2021

Lourdes “Ludy” Tampus Rogador, 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Biloxi. Mrs. Rogador was born on August 27, 1935 in Malimono, Surigao Del Norte Philippines to Agapito Fuentes Tampus and Oliva Ave Bonotan Tampus. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister and friend. Mrs. Rogador loved singing in the...

Nguyen Van Nguyen

Nguyen Van Nguyen

Jul 10, 2021

Nguyen Van Nguyen was born in Thai Binh Vietnam on December 29, 1968. He passed away on Friday, July 10, 2021, in New Jersey at the age of 52. He migrated to America in 1981 and grew up in Biloxi, MS. Nguyen was a commercial shrimper for many years in the Biloxi Gulf Coast, where he had 3 commercial shrimp...

James Ronald "Digger" Myers

James Ronald "Digger" Myers

Jul 10, 2021

James Ronald “Digger” Myers, age 72 of Vancleave, MS passed away on July 10, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on December 23, 1948 in Vancleave, MS. James was a Highschool graduate. He was the Greatest Dad in the World. James was employed as a painter at Ingalls. He loved hunting, fishing, spending time with family, collecting knives,...

Gwendolyn Marie "Sissy" Case

Gwendolyn Marie "Sissy" Case

Jul 10, 2021

Gwendolyn Marie “Sissy” Case, age 73, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021. Gwen was a native of Biloxi and longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She enjoyed sewing, camping, spending time with family and collecting antiques. She was preceded in death by her father, Claude A Palmer and mother, Alli Mae Palmer, husband, Leroy Eugene Case...

Linda Sue "Susie" Whitley Keenum

Linda Sue "Susie" Whitley Keenum

Jul 9, 2021

Linda Sue “Susie” Whitley Keenum, age 74 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born August 4, 1946 in Flint, MI. She attained a Bachelors Degree in the Civil Service. She was devoted to the Relay for Life- Camp Bluebird, red hats society- Sassy Cats, and was involved in the...