Obituaries
Leon Paul Balius, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Leon Paul Balius, Jr., 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Biloxi.
Leon was born on November 28, 1946 in Biloxi, MS to Leon P. Balius, Sr. and Eulalie Balius. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and was president of the Fleur de Lis Society for many years. Leon was employed in floor covering and...
George "Mac" Canaga
Oct 28, 2025
George McFadden Canaga, 91, was born on January 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and entered the triumphant church of Jesus Christ on October 28, 2025. He was the son of the late Louis McFadden and George Waite Canaga.
Mac, as he was so affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of many. His journey on earth was marked by...
Caril V. Stephens
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. Caril V. Stephens, 95, a resident of the Green House at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community, formerly of Long Beach, Mississippi, died peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Caril was born in Golden, Mississippi, on September 3, 1930, to Ernest Alvin Stephens and Emma Ann Shields Stephens. At a young age, his family moved to a small farm in the Ozark...
Hanna Spyrydonivna Khmyz
Oct 26, 2025
Hanna Spyrydonivna Khmyz, age 84, of Khmelnytsky, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Biloxi.
She was born on May 5, 1941, in Tulchyn, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, to parents Spyrdon and Kylyna Martynayk. Hanna earned her bachelor’s degree in business. She dedicated her professional life to public service as the Head of the Organizational Department of the Regional Trade Administration.
Hanna was...
Daniel "Dylan" Joseph Gillis III
Oct 26, 2025
Daniel “Dylan” Joseph Gillis III passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 32.
Dylan was born on March 3, 1993, he brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS and a 2011 graduate of Gulfport High School. Dylan was a kind and gentle soul whose smile and humor...
William Francis Schaaf Jr
Oct 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear brother, William Francis Schaaf Jr, affectionally known as Beaver, on October 26, 2025, just days before his 73rd birthday.
Born in Galveston, on November 11,1952, to Bill and Josephine Schaaf, Beaver was the fourth child and first son. His 3 sisters eagerly awaited his arrival...
Theresa "Rea" L. Moncrief
Oct 26, 2025
Mrs. Theresa “Rea” Moncrief, born May 15, 1926, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 99.
Rea graduated from Lyman High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Perkinston. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she majored in Home Economics, and met her future husband, Monty Moncrief. Rea truly loved...
Joyce Inez Barnes Watzke
Oct 25, 2025
Joyce Inez Barnes Watzke passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born Joyce Inez Barnes on November 20, 1930, to John Hiram Barnes, Sr. and Genevieve Terry Barnes, Joyce lived most of her life in New Orleans. After attending Louisiana State University, she returned to New Orleans and worked at Cooper Data Systems for decades, leaving to oversee and manage Systems...
David "Dave" Richard Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
David “Dave” Richard Johnson, age 69, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Warren and Mariellen Rifenbark Johnson.
David graduated from Westwood Community Schools in 1974 and went on to attend college at Montana State and Morningside College. In 1983, he proudly...
Joseph Anthony "J.A." DeIorio III
Oct 24, 2025
Joseph Anthony "J.A." DeIorio III, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home in Ocean Springs surrounded by his most beloved family.
Born on September 17, 1946 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Art & Millie DeIorio, J.A. was the first-born son. He grew up in West Biloxi where he and his younger brother, Steve, were always known to...
Larry Francis Butts
Oct 23, 2025
Larry Francis Butts, who was never entirely fond of his middle name until he learned it was chosen in honor of Francis (Frank) Sinatra, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025.
Born in Winona, Mississippi, and raised in Greenwood, Larry graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson in 1960 — during what he proudly referred to as its “glory years.” He...
Maxine Jacobs
Oct 23, 2025
Maxine J. Jacobs, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Maxine was a long-time resident of Metropolis, Illinois and Ocean Springs, MS. She was a graduate of Metropolis High School and of MS Gulf Coast Community College. Maxine was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked at Ocean Springs Hospital on...
Hilda McKee
Oct 23, 2025
Hilda McKee, 99, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 23, 2025.
She was born in Biloxi, MS and married Paul Ross McKee from Buffalo, NY. She was a devoted mother to twelve children, a proud and loving grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a woman of faith and an active member...
Marilyn Louise Flynn Green
Oct 22, 2025
Marilyn Louise Flynn Green, age 85 of Gautier, MS, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
She was a longtime resident of Gautier, MS. She was a graduate of Brookhaven High School and of MS Gulf Coast Community College. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Gautier. Marilyn was a homemaker for many years while traveling out...
Daniel Wittmann
Oct 21, 2025
Daniel “Big Dan” Walters Wittmann, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Dan was born on September 24, 1947, in Gulfport. He retired from Dow Chemical. Dan loved gardening, boating, camping, and riding his Harley Davidson.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Inez and Wendlin “Wendy” Wittmann and a brother, John “Jack” B....
Andrew David Bieller, Sr.
Oct 21, 2025
Andrew David Bieller, Sr., age 70, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2025.
David was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 5, 1954. He was raised in Pass Christian, MS before settling in Long Beach, MS. David knew no strangers and could often be found having coffee at the Waffle House. He loved to fish and ride in his boat.
David...
Douglas Howard
Oct 21, 2025
Douglas Howard, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, peacefully at home.
Douglas was born on August 27, 1933, in Macon, GA. He retired from Bell South after 20+ years of service. He also retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. Douglas loved reading and listening to Hank Williams.
He was preceded in death by...
Frank William McManus
Oct 21, 2025
Frank William McManus, age 80, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. He was surrounded by the love of his life, DeAnna McManus, and his devoted companion, Easy.
Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. After a dedicated 40-year career as a Master Ship Builder at Ingalls Shipbuilding, he enjoyed his retirement playing golf, spending...
Rhonda Lynn Balius
Oct 20, 2025
Rhonda Lynn Balius, 68, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Rhonda was born on August 26, 1957, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to her parents, Ronald Anthony Balius, Sr. and Melba O. Brumbaugh Balius. She attended Ocean Springs High School, graduating with the Class of 1976, where she was voted Most Athletic Girl in her...
Jean Jones
Oct 20, 2025
Jean Jones, age 90, of Gulfport passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Lofton Gilmore Jones; parents, Taylor and Gladys Addis; and daughter, Debra Huggins.
Survivors include her sons, Lofton Gilmore “Gil” Jones, Jeff Jones and Steve Jones.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 31, 2025, at the...
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