Obituaries

Kathleen Louise Cassedy

Kathleen Louise Cassedy

Jan 22, 2021

Kathleen Louise Cassedy, age 63, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Ocean Springs Hospital after a long battle with Covid-19. Katie was born on July 21, 1957 in Xenia, OH to Thomas Cassedy and Sally Elliot. Katie attended college for three years and was a chef and aesthetician. She brought a smile to everyone she met. Katie...

Allen Dean Ebbeka

Allen Dean Ebbeka

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Allen Dean Ebbeka, age 78, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Allen was born on April 23, 1942 in Hanna, Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years including the Vietnam Era. He received the Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He spent...

Jordan Lee Jones

Jordan Lee Jones

Jan 21, 2021

Jordan Lee Jones passed away on January 21, 2021, in Gulfport, Mississippi at the age of 33. Jordan was born in September 1987 in Gulfport, Mississippi to Ronald and Angie Jones and graduated from Harrison County Public Schools. He enjoyed target shooting and was accomplished in both marksmanship and archery. In addition to deer hunting and fishing, Jordan enjoyed growing...

Lyle Leonard "Charlie" Wieck

Lyle Leonard "Charlie" Wieck

Jan 21, 2021

Lyle Leonard “Charlie” Wieck, 88, of Saucier, passed away with his loving children by his side on Thursday, January 21, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Charlie was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 1, 1932. He was the son of the late Wilson Lyle and Rose A. Wieck. Charlie attended The Fernwood Consolidated School and Biloxi Junior High and obtained an...

Roy Alexander "Goody" Goodwin

Roy Alexander "Goody" Goodwin

Jan 21, 2021

On January 21, 2021, Roy Alexander Goodwin, locally known as Goody, passed away at 76 years old at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS. He was 30 years retired from the United States Air Force. During his 28 years of service, he was stationed in North Carolina, Alaska, and Mississippi. Goody retired at Keesler Air Force Base at the rank...

Judith Mae Rosenkrans

Judith Mae Rosenkrans

Jan 21, 2021

Judith Mae Rosenkrans, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Judith was born on May 31, 1940 in Piqua, Ohio. She graduated from William Carey College on the Coast with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Judith was a retired RN Supervisor and was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. She was a...

Shirley Josephine Eskew

Shirley Josephine Eskew

Jan 20, 2021

Shirley Josephine Eskew, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Shirley was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie Cullen of Watford, England. She was a homemaker and devoted mother to her family. Shirley enjoyed sewing, bowling and darts. She was married to Jack Eskew, the love of her life, for...

Raymond A. "Ray" Raeck

Raymond A. "Ray" Raeck

Jan 20, 2021

Raymond A. “Ray” Raeck, 75 of D'Iberville, MS passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Ray, a 29 year resident of the coast was born on October 25, 1945 in Chicago, Il. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ray enjoyed volunteering at the local food pantry, as well as taking his grandson fishing. He was preceded in death by...

William "Bill" E. McFarland

William "Bill" E. McFarland

Jan 20, 2021

William “Bill” E. McFarland passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at the age of 94. He was a devoted, loving and greatly admired husband, father and friend. Bill and his family were longtime residents of Biloxi, MS having moved to Biloxi in 1965. Bill was born in St. Joseph, MO. He is a WWII veteran having enlisted in the...

Barbara Thomas Cowart

Barbara Thomas Cowart

Jan 20, 2021

Barbara Ann (Thomas) Cowart, age 60, of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Gulfport. She was reunited in Heaven with her father Douglas Ray Thomas, Sr., her baby brother Henry Eldo Thomas, her sister and best friend Brenda Lewis, and her granddaughter Brittney Jade Andrews. Surviving family members include: her mother Betty Lois Cowart; sisters Betty Fay Guice...

John Mark Stewart,

John Mark Stewart,

Jan 19, 2021

On January 19, 2021, John Mark Stewart Jr., age 76, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Ocean Springs with his beloved family by his side. He fought a long, hard battle with cancer for over two years after being in remission for ten. John was born in Brookhaven, MS. on Christmas Day 1944....

David Michael Harendza

David Michael Harendza

Jan 19, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of David Michael Harendza shares the news of his passing on January 19, 2021, at the age of 69, after a difficult struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. David was born in Binghamton, New York, on March 12, 1951, to Mike and Maisie Harendza. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother...

Thomas L. Anderson

Thomas L. Anderson

Jan 19, 2021

Thomas Lawrence Anderson, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Thomas was born on February 3, 1958 in Conway, SC to Dr. Thomas J. and Katherine Anderson. He was a former resident of Laurel, MS and a graduate of the University of Mississippi. Thomas was employed at WLOX for over 30 years where he worked in production. He...

Robert Alonzo Fayard

Robert Alonzo Fayard

Jan 19, 2021

The day after his 84th birthday Robert, “Bob”, “Rock” Alonzo Fayard III, of Ocean Springs, MS passed into the promised care of his savior Jesus Christ, having placed his faith and trust in Him. Robert was born on January 18, 1937, in Biloxi, MS to R. A. Fayard and Joan Ella Broussard Fayard. Robert grew up working under the tutelage...

Shari Lynn Summers

Shari Lynn Summers

Jan 19, 2021

Shari Lynn Summers, 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Biloxi. Ms. Summers was born in Wabash, IN to Jack and Lenna Summers. She was a D’Iberville High School graduate. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Donald Cox; and her brother, Harold Osborn. Ms. Summers’ survivors include her daughter, Amanda Alford;...

Thomas Edwin "Eddie" Hair

Thomas Edwin "Eddie" Hair

Jan 19, 2021

Thomas Edwin “Eddie” Hair, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Biloxi. Thomas was born on January 23, 1955 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He retired from Mississippi Power after 37 years of dedicated service. He loved to play golf with his buddies, go to Disney World with his beloved wife, and host pool parties with family and friends....

Mary Susan Burke

Mary Susan Burke

Jan 18, 2021

Mary Susan Burke, born March 5, 1943 in Norwich, CT., passed peacefully in her sleep Monday evening January 18, 2021 in Orange Park, Florida. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an Elvis enthusiast and a professional at crocheting. She raised her family along the Mississippi Gulf Coast but later in life became a resident of Quincy,...

Cletus Glay Babin

Cletus Glay Babin

Jan 18, 2021

To avoid turning 91, Cletus Glay Babin "Poppy" passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2021. Cletus had a heart attack on Sunday night, in the middle of the Saints game, like we all almost have many times. On earth, Cletus will be greatly missed by his better half and favorite dance partner, Sandy Delia, fur daughters Izzy and Lulu ("the...

Glenda Aileen Dawkins

Glenda Aileen Dawkins

Jan 18, 2021

Glenda Aileen Dawkins, age 87 passed away on January 18, 2021 at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was born in Louin, MS on December 15, 1933. She graduated with honors from Hickory High School in Hickory, MS. She and her husband, Robert, moved to the coast with their first daughter, Mirinda, for Robert’s new job opportunities at Ingall’s shipbuilding. They later...

Mary "Lucy" Thompson

Mary "Lucy" Thompson

Jan 18, 2021

Mary Thompson, age 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Brooklyn, MS to Kenneth and Elnora Martin. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family and reading. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...