Obituaries

Jordyn Foster-Konstandinidis

Jordyn Foster-Konstandinidis

Oct 3, 2025

Jordyn Nickole Foster-Konstandinidis, age 25, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Born on October 4, 1999, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, Jordyn brought light and joy into the lives of all who knew her. She is the beloved daughter of Jennifer Foster and John Konstandinidis, and also lovingly remembered by her second...

Eunice Kimbrough Juniel

Eunice Kimbrough Juniel

Oct 2, 2025

Reverend Eunice Kimbrough Juniel of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 2, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted mother, educator, minister, singer, author, and spiritual guide, Eunice lived her life in service to God and to others, leaving behind a legacy of faith, learning, and love.

Born on September 12, 1931, in Magnolia, Alabama, Eunice was...

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Oct 2, 2025

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 2, 2025.

She was born on November 20, 1933, lived in Robertson County, Springfield, TN. The daughter of Holman Winn Robertson and Jamie Rudolph Robertson.

Bruce spent most of her life in Mississippi, married to James Kinkead Dent, Jr until his death in 1982. They had two sons, James...

Evelyn Knitter

Evelyn Knitter

Oct 2, 2025

Evelyn Knitter, age 98, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away to glory on October 2, 2025, knowing in confidence she was saved by the blood of her Savior. 

Evelyn loved collecting paperdolls, books, antique items and reminiscing about anything related to her beloved Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Ethel...

Thomas E.M. Council

Thomas E.M. Council

Oct 1, 2025

Thomas E. M. Council, affectionately known as “Ed,” passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Born on March 18, 1951, in Germany, Ed was the beloved son of Eddie J. Council and Hanelore Adelmann Council. He completed his high school education and went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Oct 1, 2025

If you ever saw a little glitter on the floor, a Mickey Mouse ear headband tucked in a suitcase, or a cake so perfect it belonged in a bakery window, chances are, Cindy Ladnier was nearby.

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Johnston Ladnier, 66, of Biloxi, Mississippi, left this world peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and...

Kevin Woods Hart

Kevin Woods Hart

Oct 1, 2025

Kevin Woods Hart, born on March 8, 1961, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 64.

Kevin served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring honorably with many awards and accomplishments. He later worked for 23 years at Keesler Air Force Base with the Dark Knights 338 Squadron as a training instructor and supervisor.

He is...

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Oct 1, 2025

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski, 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on February 20, 1952, Sallie was the daughter of Lt. Colonel Louis Carlyle Hallam and Delia Rae Hallam. She graduated from Cleveland High School and went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Delta State...

Frederick "Freddy" Baxter

Frederick "Freddy" Baxter

Sep 29, 2025

Frederick “Freddy” Baxter was born on March 7th, 1947 in Dothan, Alabama. Freddy was comforted by his loving wife and children as he passed peacefully in his home on September 29th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his father, L.J Baxer, mother, Ileen Chambers, and his brothers, Henry Baxter and Felix Baxter. He is survived by...

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Gentry “Buddy” Cole Jr., age 81, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

As his doctor described in his final days, Buddy lived his life exactly the way he wanted—filled with love for his family, his country, and LSU football. He never missed a chance to dance and sing along to classic...

Elmer Duane Westfall

Elmer Duane Westfall

Sep 28, 2025

Elmer Duane Westfall passed away peacefully at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community in Gulfport, MS, early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. He lived 99 wonderful years. He was deeply loved by all of his family, friends, and everyone he had the pleasure of meeting.

Mr. Westfall was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 25, 1926. His family moved to Dallas, TX. He...

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Sep 28, 2025

Dale Curtman Wilkinson, affectionately known as “Pops,” age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born on December 20, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, Dale was the beloved son of Curtman Wilkinson and Jessie B. Wilkinson. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant...

John Joseph Albrycht

John Joseph Albrycht

Sep 28, 2025

John Joseph Albrycht, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Sunday 28, 2025. He was born April 28, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY, to John Leon and Nellie Albrycht. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie Boleware Albrycht.

John is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Albrycht currently of Ocean Springs, MS and Phyllis Albrycht Wenham of...

James Farold Rush, Sr

James Farold Rush, Sr

Sep 28, 2025

James Farold Rush, Sr., known by many as "Boss Hog," passed away on September 28, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

A graduate of Vancleave High School in 1987, James dedicated himself to his work, spending time as a delivery driver at Neil Gas.

James is survived by his children: James Jr, Kalum,...

Kay Starr Williams

Kay Starr Williams

Sep 27, 2025

Kay Starr Williams, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Kay loved God and never met a stranger. Born in Biloxi in 1955 and raised in Latimer, she graduated from Jackson County Exceptional School. She worked for the CETA program in Ocean Springs as well as the Royal D’Iberville hotel, now called Treasure Bay, where she was a housekeeper. She...

Dave Grayson

Dave Grayson

Sep 27, 2025

On Saturday, September 27, 2025, Frank David “Dave” Grayson, Sr. slipped peacefully away to his eternal, heavenly home.

Mr. Grayson was born on March 28, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1962 and from Mississippi Delta Junior College in 1964, then served in the U.S. Army as a Quartermaster Supply Specialist until 1968.

Dave ardently loved life....

Carl Edward Duvernay

Carl Edward Duvernay

Sep 27, 2025

June 2, 1958 – September 27, 2025

Carl Edward Duvernay, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, passed away surrounded by family. Known for his love of bass fishing and his deep devotion to family, Carl’s life was defined by his care for others and the joy he found in everyday moments.

Born to Walter and Helen Duvernay, Carl grew up in Ocean...

Dorothy Sue Holbert

Dorothy Sue Holbert

Sep 26, 2025

Dorothy Sue Holbert, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home.

Miss Holbert was born on June 20, 1936, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

She served in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse for 20 years. She was a Vietnam Veteran. She was well loved by her family and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier

Sep 25, 2025

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier, born on November 5, 1953, in Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Ann dedicated twelve years of her career as a Compliance Analyst at Merchants and Marine Bank and also worked as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer.

She graduated from Glenmora High School. She had a passion for 60's music, Disney World,...

Son Thieu Nguyen

Son Thieu Nguyen

Sep 25, 2025

Son Thieu Nguyen, age 78, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Ba Lang, Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam. He was a longtime resident of the southern portion of the United States and also became a naturalized citizen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Am Van Nguyen and Tuyen...