Obituaries

Albert "Al" Francis Pickard

Albert "Al" Francis Pickard

Jun 26, 2020

Albert “Al” Francis Pickard, Sr., 89 years old, passed away peacefully Friday, June 26, 2020, surrounded by family at his daughter’s residence. He was born October 20, 1930, in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Albert and Frances (Corso) Pickard. Al was a loving husband, dad and paw paw. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was...

Dora "Nell" Myers

Dora "Nell" Myers

Jun 25, 2020

It is with extremely heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dora “Nell” Myers at the age of 78 years. She was born January 13, 1942 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi to Jess and Alice Waltman. On June 25, 2020, she passed away peacefully. Our Earth angel spread her wings to reunite with the Lord; her husband, Roy Myers; parents, Jess...

Antionette Viola "Chooky" Belardo

Antionette Viola "Chooky" Belardo

Jun 24, 2020

Antionette Viola “Chooky” Belardo Moore, age 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in Biloxi. Mrs. Moore was born October 22, 1953 in Biloxi, MS. She achieved her GED and then received her degree in Psychiatry. Mrs. Moore retired as a school bus driver after 23 years. She loved horses, family, friends and watching her favorite...

Willmer Jean Smith

Willmer Jean Smith

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Willmer Jean Smith, 76, of Vancleave, MS passed away on June 24, 2020. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her parents, C.L. and Lavern Holder; her brothers, Harry Holder and John Willie Holder; sister, Dimple Smith; sister-in-law, Elaine Holder and brother-in-law, Bob Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Dana Smith; daughters, Dorine...

Marie Keel Cox

Marie Keel Cox

Jun 24, 2020

Marie Keel Cox, born on November 13, 1950 in Gulfport, MS, to the late Ruth C. (Fentress) Keel and the late Lionel V. Keel, passed away at the age of 69 on June 24, 2020, in Gulfport, Mississippi surrounded by her family and loved ones. Marie graduated from Gulfport High in 1968. She married Joe S. Cox in 1970 where...

Audrene "Miz Audrey" Joannette Young Davidson

Audrene "Miz Audrey" Joannette Young Davidson

Jun 23, 2020

Audrene “Miz Audrey” Joannette Young Davidson, age 73 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. She was born in Montgomery, AL but has been a resident of Vancleave since 1964. Audrene was a member of Pine Lake Baptist Church in Vancleave. She was a former member of Dixie National Trail Rider Association. Audrene is preceded in death...

Glenn Anthony Davis

Glenn Anthony Davis

Jun 22, 2020

Glenn Anthony Davis, 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. Davis was born in Biloxi, MS on November 25, 1958 and was a 1978 graduate of Biloxi High School. He worked in the seafood industry, most recently for M&M Seafood. Mr. Davis enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was a very...

Marie Sumrall Harshbarger

Marie Sumrall Harshbarger

Jun 19, 2020

Marie Sumrall Harshbarger passed away peacefully at age 93 on June 19th, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones. Marie was born on February 9th, 1927 to Joseph Wheeler Sumrall and Edna Agnes Pilson in Pineville MS, the first of four children. In the fourth grade at Pineville Elementary, she met Leo Harshbarger and knew they were meant to be...

Irma Louise White

Irma Louise White

Jun 17, 2020

Irma Louise White, 93, of Saucier, MS passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020 in Saucier. Mrs. White was born July 7, 1926 in Biloxi, MS to Eugene and Mary Lund. She graduated Class Valedictorian from Sacred Heart Academy where she was Class President. Mrs. White was a Traffic and Transportation Director for Keesler AFB Civil Service. She was a devout...

Shirley Sue Robinson Paulk

Shirley Sue Robinson Paulk

Jun 16, 2020

Shirley Sue Robinson Paulk, 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Biloxi. Mrs. Paulk was born in Harrison County, MS on July 9, 1940. She enjoyed gardening and ceramics. Mrs. Paulk loved being outdoors and helping people. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Herman Paulk; her parents, Dewey Clyde Robinson and Myrtle...

William Charles Ard

William Charles Ard

Jun 16, 2020

William Charles Ard, 61, of Saucier, MS passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ard was a native of Beaumont, TX and a resident of Saucier, MS for over 50 years. He was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lilly Ard; his brother, Curtis Ard; and his sister, Verna Burrow....

Adgie Pearl Thompson Course

Adgie Pearl Thompson Course

Jun 15, 2020

On Monday, June 15, 2020 the Lord sent his angels to gather Mrs. Adgie Pearl Thompson Course and bring her to rest into His loving arms. Adgie was born in Amory, MS on October 6, 1948 to the late Pallie Mae Gilleylen-Nunn. She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul CME Church in Smithville, MS. She later moved...

Irma Belle Hargis

Irma Belle Hargis

Jun 15, 2020

Irma Belle Hargis, 85 of Biloxi, MS continued on her journey with our Lord while peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, June 15, 2020. She enjoyed dancing, painting (works of art, houses, floors, furniture, and even a car once), writing (short stories, a book, and the local newspaper from time to time), genealogical research and growing roses, especially...

Reba Jean Skiados Thompson

Reba Jean Skiados Thompson

Jun 15, 2020

Reba Jean Skiados Thompson, age 87, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, June 15, 2020. Reba was born on February 7, 1933 in Picayune, MS to the late Frank Lee and Luella Lee. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Steve Skiados, Sr. and Al Thompson; her son...

John Cleveland "Johnny" Owens

John Cleveland "Johnny" Owens

Jun 14, 2020

On Sunday, June 14, 2020, my brother, Johnny, a resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 at Merit Health, Biloxi, MS. He began his life’s journey in Mobile, AL where he was born on August 21, 1942 to James Ellie Owens and Esther McCurley Owens. After moving to the Long Beach, CA, he attended Jordan...

Betty Brooks Switzer

Betty Brooks Switzer

Jun 14, 2020

Betty Brooks Switzer, 91, of Gulfport died Sunday, June 14, 2020 in Gulfport. Mrs. Switzer was born in Leake County, MS and had been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church in Gulfport. Mrs. Switzer worked in the Display Department at Sears for 32 years before retiring in 1985. Mrs. Switzer was preceded in...

Oliver "Opie" Paul Cooper

Oliver "Opie" Paul Cooper

Jun 14, 2020

Mr. Oliver “Opie” Paul Cooper age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020. Mr. Cooper was born on December 24, 1934 in Muskogee, OK. He was the owner of Sun Coast Electronics and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was an avid golfer and loved bowling. He is preceded in death by his parents, Orin...

Jennifer "Cissy" Sentell Chinn

Jennifer "Cissy" Sentell Chinn

Jun 13, 2020

Jennifer “Cissy” Sentell Chinn, age 66, beloved mother, daughter, Gigi, Granny, sister, and friend went to be with her Heavenly Father on June 13, 2020. Cissy was born on October 24, 1953 in Biloxi, MS to Lucille Fayard Sentell and Carl Sentell, Sr. During her 50 years as a waitress, Cissy made lifelong friends and had a loyal following of...

Hilda Mae Aucoin Bourgeois

Hilda Mae Aucoin Bourgeois

Jun 13, 2020

Hilda Mae Aucoin Bourgeois, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Biloxi. Ms. Bourgeois was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was retired from housekeeping services at Boomtown Casino. Ms. Bourgeois was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville, MS. She was preceded in death by her son, Leroy Bourgeois, Jr.; and...

Robert Newton Allen

Robert Newton Allen

Jun 13, 2020

Robert Newton Allen, 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Beverly Lavinia Allen; and his parents, Grover Newton Allen and Rosa Lavinia Allen. Mr. Allen’s survivors include his son, Robert “Grover” (Mollie) Allen; his daughters, Melanie Bonds and Charlene (Bradford) Williams; his sister, Dianne (Mike) Graham; and...