Obituaries

Joseph Anthony Cacibauda

Joseph Anthony Cacibauda

Sep 21, 2020

Mr. Joseph “Mr. Joe” Anthony Cacibauda died peacefully at his home in Ocean Springs on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, with his loving wife and children at his side. Mr. Joe – as he was known to most – was born in New Orleans, La., as the youngest child of the late Lillian and Joseph Cacibauda Sr. A musician from the...

Rose Gospodinovich

Rose Gospodinovich

Sep 21, 2020

Rose Gospodinovich passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Gospodinovich was a life long resident of Biloxi, MS. She retired from Colonial Bakery Thrift Store and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and Slavonian Ladies Auxillary. She loved shopping and going to the casinos. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matre...

Pamela Rose Mattingly Williams

Pamela Rose Mattingly Williams

Sep 20, 2020

Mrs. Pamela Rose Mattingly Williams, age 58, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on September 20, 2020, in Gulfport. Pamela was born on October 29, 1961, in Biloxi, MS, to Fredrick and Frances Mattingly. She was an executive assistant to the C.E.O. at Community Bank. She was preceded in death by her father, Fredrick Gene Mattingly and by her niece, Lexi...

Donald Kirk Sykes

Donald Kirk Sykes

Sep 20, 2020

Mr. Donald Kirk Sykes, age 48, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Mr. Sykes was born on July 10, 1972 in Raleigh, MS. He was a 1990 graduate of Raleigh High School, a graduate Jones County Junior College and a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He was the owner of Fitness 1 On 1....

John Hardy McClamma

John Hardy McClamma

Sep 20, 2020

On Sunday September 20, 2020 John Hardy McClamma Jr., age 79, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on July 15, 1941 in Tampa, FL. He was a lifelong resident of the MS gulf coast. He worked for Dan Ray Construction as a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years before starting his own...

Thomas Paul Wallace

Thomas Paul Wallace

Sep 19, 2020

Thomas Paul Wallace went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, September 19, 2020 at the age of 72 years old. He was born on Valentine's Day in 1948. He grew up in Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School. Shortly after high school, he joined the US Air Force where he served for 4 years. His last assignment...

Sargent P. Mellen

Sargent P. Mellen

Sep 19, 2020

Mr. Sargent P. Mellen, Sr., age 97, died in Gulfport on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 27, 1923, he has resided on the Gulf Coast since 1932. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1942, served in World War II and graduated from Tulane University in 1949. He served in Korea and retired from...

Roy Allen McAlexander

Roy Allen McAlexander

Sep 19, 2020

Roy Allen McAlexander, 68, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. McAlexander was born in New Market, VA and retired from the U.S. Army. He enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Jessie McAlexander; and his brothers, James Patrick McAlexander and Bennie...

Patricia "Miss Pat" Ann Woodburn

Patricia "Miss Pat" Ann Woodburn

Sep 19, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Ann Woodburn, "Miss Pat", age 75, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Patricia was born on August 5, 1945, in MS and went on to complete the eleventh grade. She was a housewife and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Thomas Columbus Tabscott Smith and Catherine Pinkston...

Lottie Vivian Wall

Lottie Vivian Wall

Sep 19, 2020

Mrs. Lottie Vivian Wall, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Mrs. Wall was born on March 9, 1943, at the new Biloxi Hospital. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs and the Ocean Springs Eastern Star. She was a...

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward LaLiberty

Ronald "Ronnie" Edward LaLiberty

Sep 17, 2020

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Edward LaLiberty, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Mr. LaLiberty was born on May 1, 1949 in Lawrence, MA and attend Miami Coral Park Senior High School. He retired as Master Sergeant after serving 24 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his spare time, he enjoyed cooking and spending time...

Nicholas Lee Robinson

Nicholas Lee Robinson

Sep 16, 2020

Nicholas Lee Robinson, age 38 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2020. He was a native of St. Louis, MO but has been a resident of Vancleave since 1988. He attended Vancleave schools. He loved being around his friends but most of all he loved fishing with his buddy, Brian. Nicholas is survived by his parents, Lee...

Thomas Nikolaos Portaritis

Thomas Nikolaos Portaritis

Sep 16, 2020

Thomas N. Portaritis, age 75, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Nikolaos and Alexandra; and his siblings, Margarita, Konstantinos, and Christofis. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia "Pat" Portaritis; and a son, Nikolaos Portaritis (Samantha); a grandson Dylan; as well as various other family and friends. Thomas...

Charlie Vincent Davis

Charlie Vincent Davis

Sep 16, 2020

Charlie Davis, age 68 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 in Pascagoula, MS. He was born on September 10, 1952 in Biloxi, MS. He was a longtime boat captain for the State of Mississippi Gulf Coast Research Lab and was the charter boat captain of the “Grandson” and Sweet Liberty. He was a Veteran of the...

David Marquand Bruno

David Marquand Bruno

Sep 15, 2020

Dave Bruno, age 80, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1969. Dave was born in Epping, New Hampshire on March 16, 1940. As a young man, he lived with his mother and father in Sonoma, California, where he actively participated in football and baseball and graduated from Sonoma High...

Alvin Abel McDonnell

Alvin Abel McDonnell

Sep 15, 2020

Alvin Abel McDonnell, age 55 and a lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. McDonnell retired from Biloxi Public Schools. He loved to fish and especially spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey McDonnell and Nathan McDonnell; his father, Chief John Michael McDonnell, Sr.; his...

Timothy Shack Wheat

Timothy Shack Wheat

Sep 15, 2020

Dr. Timothy Shack Wheat, 64, a lifetime resident of Gulfport, went to be with our Savior Jesus on Tuesday September 15, 2020. What a celebration in Heaven! Tim was a Clinical Coordinator of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital. Previously he worked at Forrest General. He graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Doctorate of Pharmacy. He loved his Rebels. Tim...

Shirley Ann Marshall

Shirley Ann Marshall

Sep 14, 2020

Shirley Ann Marshall, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020. Shirley was born on January 19, 1950, in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School and obtained an associates degree at MGCCC in accounting and bookkeeping. She was retired from AAFES and worked for the City of Ocean Springs for several years. Her...

James "Jim" Garrett

James "Jim" Garrett

Sep 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Garrett, age 81, on Monday, September 14, 2020 at his home in Vancleave, MS. Jim was a beloved husband and best friend to Sara Garrett (nee Holland) for nearly 43 years. Jim is survived by four children, Debbie (Bill) Terry, David (Mary) Harding, Bobby (Birgit) Garrett and...

Elaine Kates Edelman

Elaine Kates Edelman

Sep 13, 2020

Elaine Kates Edelman, age 77, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born in Gulfport and was a resident for most of her life. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edelman; her parents, Marshall l Kates and Mary Evelyn Joffrion Kates; and a brother, Marshall P. Kates. She is survived by...