Obituaries
Alexander Raymond Rutkowsky, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Alexander Raymond Rutkowsky, Jr passed away on November 21, 2025 at the age of 76.
Alexander was born on October 28, 1949 in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ. He served in the US Army for 4 years and retired as a mailman in 2006.
Survivors include his sister, Joanne Rutkowsky; and cousins, Bobby and Janet...
Louis Isadore Scara
Nov 21, 2025
Louis Isadore Scara, 83, departed his earthly home in Ocean Springs, MS, for a home in Heaven Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Louis was born May 12, 1942, in Biloxi to Louis Joseph Scara, an Ingalls Shipbuilder, and Mildred Margaret “Maggie” (Tiblier) Scara, a homemaker.
After graduating Biloxi High School, Louis married Linda Kay (Mallette) Scara of Saucier, MS, with whom he raised...
Spencer Frederick Smith
Nov 20, 2025
Battle Bulletin: Reveille for the Last Time
Spencer Frederick Smith, 62, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his final months were filled with more battles than most will ever face, he met every challenge with the same grit, humor, and stubborn determination that defined his entire life.
Born on Friday, September 13, 1963,...
Ida Morris Fillion
Nov 20, 2025
Ida Morris Fillion, 86, of Biloxi, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Ida was born on May 26, 1939, in Maine to parents Leon and Shirley Graffam Morris. Ida worked as a stitcher in numerous shoe factories in the Lewiston and Auburn area in Maine throughout her life. She was an avid reader and was happiest when she was on the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Donald Christopher Gonzalez, Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Donald Christopher Gonzalez, Sr., age 63, born on November 25, 1961, in New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Donald built a career as a skilled fence installer, a job he took great pride in and truly loved for more than twenty years. His work reflected his character, strong and dependable. Donald loved to...
Keith Richard Campbell
Nov 19, 2025
Keith Richard Campbell, age 77, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on November 19, 2025. Keith was born on September 26, 1948, in Anoka, Minnesota, and had made Biloxi his home for more than 50 years.
Keith graduated from high school in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He began his career in finance but soon found his true calling...
Bobby Gene Penton
Nov 19, 2025
Bobby Gene Penton, age 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Bobby was a longtime resident of Pascagoula, MS where he was a business owner of Tri-City Sales and Service and Radio Communications Service of Pascagoula and Gulfport; Chief Engineer at WPMP radio station, an electrician for Wesmar Marine and other companies on the East Coast and a night...
Martin Joseph Sczepaniak
Nov 19, 2025
It is with full hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Joseph Sczepaniak who left this world on November 19, 2025, just three and a half months after saying goodbye to the love of his life, Marlene. Though his departure feels far too soon, we find comfort in knowing they are together again.
Almost nothing made Marty...
John Shannon Matthews
Nov 18, 2025
John Shannon Matthews, 75, passed away at home on November 18th, 2025. He was born on September 9th, 1950, to Olie Hill and Juanita Matthews.
As the son of a Naval Chief Petty Officer, John lived in various cities throughout the United States. He saw the snow in Seattle, Washington, and the leaves fall in Bainbridge, Maryland, before his family made...
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz
Nov 18, 2025
Jean Yvonne Brewington-Piltz, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025. A longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jean was born in London, England, on September 1, 1937, to the late Eric Harcourt Smith and Elsie Ada (Foulser).
Affectionately known as “Nana,” Jean was a woman whose warmth and kindness shone brightly wherever she went. She...
Peggy Anne Ryland
Nov 17, 2025
Peggy Anne Parrish Ryland passed away November 17, 2025, at the age of 86.
Peggy was born in Louisville, KY on July 11, 1939, to William “Bill” and Mary Anderson Parrish (later Mary Myers).
Peggy moved to Gulfport, MS when she was 7 years old with her mother and stepfather, JE Jim Myers. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1957 and...
Ronnie Henry Lee Lynch
Nov 16, 2025
Ronnie Henry Lee Lynch, 78 of Wiggins, MS passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
He was born on August 30, 1947. Ron enlisted into the Vietnam War at the age of 18 and served two tours on the river patrols, better known as “River Rats’ or the “Brown Water Navy”, his words, not mine. After the war, Ron took care...
Bradley "Brad" Dale Sigworth
Nov 16, 2025
Bradley “Brad” Dale Sigworth, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2025.
Brad was born on June 19, 1947, in Dubois, PA. He served in the US Army and retired from Garden Park Medical Center. He enjoyed talking on his ham radio.
Brad was preceded in death by his parents, Geneva Braman and Donald Sigworth.
Survivors include his wife,...
Larry Douglas Brooks
Nov 16, 2025
Larry Douglas Brooks, 76, of Lake in the Hills, IL, passed away on November 16, 2025, after a short but hard-fought battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Larry was born on July 26, 1949, in Tylertown, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, M.L. Brooks and Hazel Ozella (Johnson) Dowdy, his grandparents, and his firstborn, Troy Brooks. He is survived...
Landon Michael Perry
Nov 16, 2025
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Landon Perry, age 18, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025. He was born on January 24, 2007, in Gulfport, MS, to Joshua and Amber Perry.
Landon was a 2025 graduate of D’Iberville High School. A talented soccer player, he shined on and off the field and proudly signed to continue his athletic journey with the...
Dennis Kevin Hilton
Nov 15, 2025
Dennis Kevin Hilton, age 68, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, in Long Beach.
Born October 15, 1957, in Biloxi, MS, Dennis was the son of Jerome E. “Ed” Hilton, Jr. and the late Betty J. Hilton. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Perkinston Junior College.
Dennis was talented in many fields, especially construction and...
Lisa Ann Thompson
Nov 15, 2025
Lisa Ann Thompson, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
She was born on July 17, 1964, in Kentucky to Robert and Jean Brashear. She was a graduate of MGCCC. She was a mother and housewife. She enjoyed arts and crafts.
Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Jean Brashear.
She is survived by her...
Eugene Wallace
Nov 15, 2025
Eugene Edward “Gene” Wallace, 78, died Saturday, November, 15, 2025, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula following a short illness. A resident of Big Point, Gene was a retired electrician and a U.S. Army veteran.
Born May 7, 1947, in Berea, KY., Gene moved with his family to south Mississippi in 1960 and resided in Jackson County for most of the...
Ronald Anthony Lechner, Jr.
Nov 14, 2025
Ronald Anthony “Ron” Lechner, Jr., age 61, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. Born on March 8, 1964 in Biloxi to Ronald Anthony Lechner, Sr. and Mary Lea Gazzo Lechner, Ron was a lifelong Coast resident.
A graduate of Biloxi High School, Class of 1983, Ron later became the owner and operator of Pro South Paint &...
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