Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Angela Dawn Arceneaux
Sep 13, 2020
Ms. Angela “Angy” Dawn Arceneaux, age 47, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on September 13, 2020. Ms. Arceneaux was born on August 17, 1973 in Orofino, Idaho and graduated from high school in Glenpool, Oklahoma. She worked as a server in the buffet at the Beau Rivage Casino for 21 years. She loved her family and enjoyed spoiling her nieces...
Donald Edgar Hammons
Sep 13, 2020
Donald Edgar “Donnie” Hammons, 83, of Long Beach, died Sunday, September 13, 2020. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach. Donnie was a retired painter and had previously served in the US Navy. He was a member of the Baptist faith and his passion was racing horses. Donnie was preceded in death by his...
Billie Jo Akins
Sep 13, 2020
Billie Jo Akins, age 84, was called to Heaven on September 13,2020. Billie Jo was born in St. Louis, MO on July 14, 1936. She met and married Lorenzo M. Akins and dedicated her life as a wife and mother as she followed him through his military career of over Forty years. She was a dedicated daughter, sister, wife, mother,...
Henry Clinton Ashley
Sep 11, 2020
Mr. Henry Clinton Ashley, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020. Mr. Ashley was born on April 9, 1934 in Mize, MS. He attended Raleigh High School in Raleigh, MS and retired from U.S. Air Force. During his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, gardening, leather craft and baking. Mr. Ashley is preceded in death...
Margaret Sybil Landry Duhon Fielder
Sep 11, 2020
Margaret Sybil Landry Duhon Fielder, age 101, of Ocean Springs, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. Margaret was born in Broussard, LA on January 16, 1919, and moved to Biloxi, MS as an infant. She went to work in the Biloxi seafood factories at the age of 10 and worked there for many years. Later...
Donald R. Davis
Sep 10, 2020
Donald R. Davis died on September 10, 2020. He was 71 years old. He was born on May 11, 1949. He was married to Elizabeth Haas Davis. He had 2 children, and 4 grandchildren. He loved golf, Sudoku, playing games, being outdoors, fishing, being on the lake and being with family. He had a way of making everyone laugh even...
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