Obituaries
Wallace Braxton Fairley
Feb 7, 2021
Wallace Braxton Fairley, age 68, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Wallace was born on March 28, 1952 in Biloxi. He had a masters degree of education from William Carey University and taught special education at Hancock County Schools. He loved spending time with his cherished family, especially his grandson, and trips to Disney. He is preceded...
Sidney Ann Smith
Feb 6, 2021
Sidney Ann Smith, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Sidney was born in Fairfax County, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney W. and Mona Smith of Biloxi; and her brother, Scott Smith of Gulfport. Sidney’s survivors include her sisters and brother, Brenda (Jack) Rhodes of Biloxi, Robert (Cyndy) Smith of Ocean...
John William Mikovich
Feb 6, 2021
John William Mikovich, age 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Gulfport. John will be remembered as a loving father. He had a bold spirit and a larger-than-life personality. John was a success in business with a generous heart, willing to help those in need. Born on June 3, 1943, in the small town of...
Beryl Louise Fountain Davis
Feb 5, 2021
Beryl Louise Fountain Davis, a youth of 86 years, passed away February 5th 2021 into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Mrs. Davis was born September 30, 1934. She was a life-long resident of the Fontainebleau Community, Ocean Springs Mississippi. Mrs. Davis graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1954. Beryl Davis was a Christian and member of Belle...
Mary Jane Shelby
Feb 5, 2021
Mary Jane Shelby, age 81, passed away on February 5, 2021 in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Mary was born on December 25, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was retired from her career in Civil Service. She is preceded in death by parents Buford and Rose Moran, husband Robert A. Shelby, and siblings James Moran, Rodney Moran, Joseph Moran, and Alva Moran. She...
Margaret Aymond Howard
Feb 5, 2021
Margaret Aymond Howard of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Margaret was born in LA on March 27, 1937 and moved to MS where she raised her family. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Margaret loved her crafts, cooking, bingo, and going to...
George Noel Howard
Feb 5, 2021
George Noel Howard of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 5, 2021, just a few days before his 88th birthday. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Suzanne Leggett Howard, with whom he celebrated 60 years of love and marriage. May their reunion be one of sweet celebration. Though born in Glenwood, MD, Mr. Howard had...
Lee "Tommy" Ankerson
Feb 4, 2021
Lee “Tommy” Ankerson, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Lee was born on January 31, 1941 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Myrtis and Lee Ankerson. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1959. In his younger years, he was a professional water skier at Gulf Hills in both Ocean Springs, MS and Cypress Gardens, FL....
Ernest "Butch" Henley
Feb 4, 2021
Ernest “Butch” Henley, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Ernest was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. He was the owner of West End cleaners service, and had been since 1955. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a...
Herbert "Herb" Glenn Carnathan
Feb 4, 2021
Herbert “Herb” Glenn Carnathan, Sr., age 92 of Gulfport died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Carnathan was born in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his elementary and secondary education. Upon graduation from high school he entered the U.S. Navy for approximately two years. He entered the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1950 and...
Della Marie Sims McCaughan
Feb 4, 2021
Della Marie Sims McCaughan, age 92, passed away February 4, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Arrangements for a memorial service officiated by Rev. Hart Clawson are pending. Born on April 10, 1928, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, Della McCaughan was the youngest child of John Jefferson (Jeff) Sims and Nora Belle Tullos Sims. She was honored to claim the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
Melvyn E Page
Feb 4, 2021
Melvyn E. Page, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School where he ran track and played football. He was Baptist and was the former custodian at First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included dancing, music, walk-a-thons, playing spades and...
Betty Lee Wilson
Feb 4, 2021
Betty Lee Wilson, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. She was born January 9, 1935 to Jake and Minnie Overstreet. She married James Curtis Wilson on July 18, 1953 and they made their home in Vancleave, MS. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed fishing, playing PAC-MAN with her grandkids, and...
Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul
Feb 3, 2021
Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, MS, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Bobbie Ann, as she was known by her friends and family, was born in St. Martin, and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1952. She attended Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, Alabama and practiced as a registered nurse...
Leveoy Smith
Feb 3, 2021
A military funeral for Leveoy Smith who passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Smith retired from the USAF after 22 years of service and then also retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Smith; his parents, Ernest and Callie Smith;...
Jimmy Dale Miller
Feb 3, 2021
Jimmy Dale Miller, age 54, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jimmy was born on June 18, 1966 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He loved football, basketball, McDonald’s, and spending time with his cherished family. He is preceded in death by parents Jimmy Edward Miller and Joyce Marie Guillot Miller. He is survived by his sister Sharon (Jeremy) Miller...
Ann Grace Jelusich Newman
Feb 3, 2021
Ann Grace Jelusich Newman, 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in D’Iberville. Ann was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ann loved her family and her life with a passion that always shown through her sweet smile and loving hugs, never judging and always...
Brandon Todd Trochesset
Feb 3, 2021
Brandon Todd Trochesset, 47, of Biloxi, MS. passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021 unexpectedly at home from a pulmonary embolism. Brandon was born on March 6, 1973 in Biloxi, MS. Brandon attended Biloxi schools, Brandon then furthered his education at Mississippi Community College of Perkinston and William Carey College on a baseball scholarship. Brandon’s love of baseball sent him...
Floyd William Blake
Feb 2, 2021
Mr. Floyd W. Blake, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He served the country in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years and retired as a MSGT. He is survived by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. The family is honoring his wish for a simple and quiet funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you...
Billy Joe Hughes
Feb 2, 2021
Billy Joe Hughes, age 69, of Gulfport died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Hughes was born in Ruleville, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a retired construction worker and a singer associated with the Brite Nite & Family for many years. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith. His hobbies included smoking...
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