Obituaries
Dorothy Maureen "Miss Dot" Bush
Feb 27, 2026
Dorothy Maureen Bush, "Miss Dot", of Gulfport, left us for a better place on Friday, February 27, 2026 after a brief illness. She passed quietly, surrounded by her loving family.
Miss Dot spent most of her life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast although she was born in Bunkie, Louisiana. After graduating from Biloxi High School, her young adult years were spent...
Delores Marie "Peggy" Borries Hubert
Feb 27, 2026
Delores Marie “Peggy” Borries Hubert, 84, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at her home on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Peggy was born on July 10, 1941, in Dallas, TX to Russell Clarence Borries, Sr. and Hattie Hugh Jones Borries. She earned her GED and took accounting courses at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Peggy completed Basic Lay Speaking through the United...
John Patrick Conn
Feb 27, 2026
John Patrick Conn, age 75, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026, in Ocean Springs.
John was born on April 9, 1950, in McComb, MS, to John S. and Elizabeth T. Conn. He graduated from Gibson High School and Mississippi State University. John was an avid cyclist, ham radio operator, guitarist, voice actor, sports car enthusiast, and National Park...
Walter James "Tiny" Chataginer
Feb 27, 2026
Walter James “Tiny” Chataginer, 69, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Mr. Chataginer was born on October 19, 1956, in Biloxi, MS to Murphy Joseph Chataginer and Minnie Loretta Chataginer, who preceded him in death. A lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, he was a graduate of Mississippi Gulf...
William Park, Jr.
Feb 27, 2026
William G. Park, Jr., lovingly known as “Billy” and “Uncle Billy,” passed away at home in Biloxi with his family by his side on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 77.
Billy was born on August 25, 1948, in Ashland, Ohio, to William G. Park, Sr. and Yvonne Park. He graduated from Ashland High School and went on to...
David Elliot "Dave" Perry
Feb 26, 2026
David Elliot “Dave” Perry, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born on April 4, 1941, in Lake Providence, LA, Dave was the son of Charles and Latzle Perry. He graduated from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1979 and proudly served his country for 21 years in the United States Air Force. After his military...
Raymond Stuart Ulland, Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
Ray Ulland, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Gulfport. Ray was born in Miami, FL on October 6, 1943. He grew up in Biloxi and was a long time resident of Ocean Springs.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Hazel Ulland; special aunts, Ruth and Marion Freidhoff; his uncle, Stanley...
Rosary Ann Lawton
Feb 26, 2026
Rosary Ann Lawton, lovingly known as “Maemae,” 65, of Kiln, passed away peacefully at her home on February 26, 2026.
Rosary was born November 13, 1960, in New Orleans to Anthony Paul Martin and Mildred Catherine Schwartz. She worked as a cosmetologist and had a special love for gardening, herbalism, and caring for her chickens. She was happiest when surrounded by...
James Robert Gipson II
Feb 25, 2026
James "Jim" Robert Gipson II, age 77, of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away at the Gulfport Memorial hospital on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026.
Jim had been a resident of Saucier, Mississippi since 2002. He was a graduate of Pearl River Community College as well as the University of Southern Mississippi. He served 9 years in the Navy as a nuclear machinist, technical...
Larry Clinton McQueen
Feb 25, 2026
Larry Clinton McQueen, age 82, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Larry was born on October 27, 1943, in Biloxi, Mississippi to Clinton and Helen McQueen. He was a proud graduate of Notre Dame High School.
Larry dedicated much of his life to hard work and service. He worked as a civil engineer at Keesler...
Gerald Joseph Peltier
Feb 24, 2026
Gerald Joseph Peltier, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 24, 2026. Born on May 26, 1937, to Cleveland Peltier and Annabelle Latiolais Peltier, he was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Lillian Joyce Peltier, for 70 years, and a proud father to his sons Terry, Tommy, Anthony...
Danny F. D'Anella
Feb 23, 2026
Danny F. D’Anella, age 77, of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Born on August 20, 1948, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Danny was the son of Saverio “Dan” and Erna Weems D’Anella. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1966 before attending the University of South Alabama, where he played baseball under Coach Eddie...
Darlene "Dee" Marie Walker
Feb 23, 2026
Darlene “Dee” Marie Walker, age 80, from Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Dee was from Leicester, MA. She was a long-time resident of Gulfport and spent the last 3 years living with her daughter in Ft. Payne, AL. She was a bakery manager and cake decorator and enjoyed crocheting and knitting.
Dee was preceded in death by her...
William (Bill) Leroy Prince
Feb 23, 2026
William (Bill) Leroy Prince, age 86, was born December 20, 1939, in Shuqualak, MS. While he was always a proud native of Shuqualak, he was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord Jesus on Monday February 23, 2026, at Lighthouse Assisted Living & Memory Care.
Mr. Prince served his country in...
Illa Leah Perez
Feb 22, 2026
Illa Leah Perez, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Gulfport.
Illa was born in Gulfport on July 13, 1952, to Charles and Annie Dye. For over 30 years, Illa poured her heart into caring for children and walking alongside families through life’s earliest milestones. She held tiny hands, celebrated first steps and first words and...
Paul Henry Blades
Feb 21, 2026
Paul Henry Blades, age 80, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Biloxi, MS, after a short stay at the Biloxi VA.
Paul was born November 23, 1945, in Magnolia, MS, to Ephriam and Ruby Blades. After graduating from Woodland High School in Amite, LA, he attended trade school for drafting. Directly after trade school, Paul was drafted...
Deborah Smith
Feb 21, 2026
Deborah JoAnn Smith, 64, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Born on February 28, 1961, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Deborah was the beloved daughter of Herman and Beulah Smith. She was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School and Jeff Davis Community College. She also completed culinary school. Deborah was known for her caring heart and dedicated her...
Anne Brown
Feb 21, 2026
Anne Marie Brown, age 87, of Gulfport MS passed away on February 21, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Brown was born on November 16, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA to Kyran and Helen Baker. She was a proud graduate of West...
Clifton Arnold Black, Sr.
Feb 21, 2026
With gratitude for a life of service, strength, and steadfast love, we celebrate the legacy of Clifton Arnold Black, Sr., who entered eternal rest at the age of 79.
Born on March 1, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Maurice and Mary Black, Clifton was shaped by humble beginnings, strong roots, and an unshakable sense of duty. He grew up...
Elbert Freddie Blackwell
Feb 20, 2026
Elbert Freddie "Bo" Blackwell, 74 years old, a resident of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Bo was born on October 7, 1951 in Gulfport, MS, to Freddie Blackwell and Pearline Marie Townsend. Bo worked as a commercial truck driver for numerous years. He loved working with his hands, and helping others.
Bo is preceded in death by...
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