Obituaries
Joan E. Pion
Jan 13, 2019
Joan E. Pion, age 79, of Ocean Springs passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Mrs. Pion was born on October 22, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island. She graduated from Scituate High in Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Cosmetology. Mrs. Pion was a lifetime member of BPOE 2501 of Ocean Springs, served on the Altar Society at St....
Gloria Marie Triche Bowers
Jan 13, 2019
Gloria Marie Triche Bowers, passed away at home on January 13, 2019 at the age of 79. Beloved wife of the late Grover Carlisle Bowers. Mother of Cynthia Best (Terri), and the late Miles Scott Plaisance (Lucille) from her marriage to Leroy Plaisance. Grandmother of Teri, Kali, Jami, Christopher, Shawn, and Colton. Gloria was the great-grandmother of four. Beloved daughter...
Mitchell Garlon Sevel
Jan 13, 2019
Mitchell Garlon Sevel, the beloved son of Mitchell and Earlene Sevel, entered into eternal peace on January 13, 2019 at the age of 47. He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy DeRouen, his father Mitchell Sevel, Jr., his sister Renee’ Sevel Walker and his brother Thomas T. Sevel. He is survived by his brother and sisters, Michael D....
Richard R. Schweiger
Jan 13, 2019
Richard R. Schweiger, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019 in Lithia, Florida. Richard was born in Barton, New York on August 3, 1938. As a young man, he joined the United States Air Force and traveled the world. While flying AC-130s, he flew missions in and out of Vietnam for years, in Europe and even behind the...
Jerry Elaine Varnado Ladner
Jan 12, 2019
Jerry Elaine Varnado Ladner, 73, was called to her heavenly resting place at 10:23 A.M. on Saturday, January 12, 2019. She was born in Poplarville, MS, and was the second oldest child of eight children in her family. She is preceded in death by her father, Lowren Clemen "Man" Varnado, of Poplarville, MS, her brother, Lowren Chester Varnado, of Wiggins,...
Clara Bruno Cagle
Jan 12, 2019
Mrs. Clara Louise Bruno Cagle, age 89, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Mrs. Cagle was a native of Detroit, Michigan and a resident of the coast since 1969. She was a veteran in the U.S. Navy, a retired nurse from Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, and was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mrs. Cagle...
Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Beach Bosarge
Jan 12, 2019
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Bosarge, 81, passed away at home Saturday morning, January 12, 2019. Mrs. Bosarge was born in Castle Rock, WA, July 12, 1937. She moved to Vancleave at the age of 3, where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a member of Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church in Vancleave, where she served on many committees and was...
William David Mobbs
Jan 10, 2019
William David Mobbs, 69, Gulfport Mississippi passed away on January 10, 2019. He was born April 24, 1949 in Euclid Ohio to Joseph and Barbara Mobbs. A memorial service will be held on January 29, 2019, 6 pm and the family will receive visitors from 5-6pm at Grayson United Methodist Church 555 Grayson Parkway, Grayson GA 30017 (Phone: 770-963-2944) He...
Pamela Michelle (Bucher) Fullen
Jan 10, 2019
Pamela Michelle (Bucher) Fullen, 58, gained her Angel wings January 10, 2019 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born December 10, 1960 in Sunbury, PA to the parents of Harry Robert Bucher and Ruby Mae (Scott) Carr. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Mae and Donald Willard Carr; and birth father, Harry Robert Bucher....
Lawrence R. Triolo
Jan 10, 2019
Mr. Lawrence R. Triolo, age 73, of Vancleave, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Mr. Triolo was born in Pass-A-Grille, Florida, on January 18, 1945, born to the late Michael R. Triolo and Jane Bell Triolo. Larry served his country in the Navy Seabees NMC-B-74 with National Defense, Vietnam service and V. campaign medals. Larry was on the first...
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze
Jan 9, 2019
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, Bishop Emeritus of Biloxi, MS, Biloxi’s founding bishop and first black bishop in the 20th century to head a diocese in the United States, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Ocean Springs at the age of 95. While we are saddened by the death of Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, we rejoice in his life. His...
Joseph E. Byrd
Jan 7, 2019
Joseph E. Byrd, 93, of Vancleave, MS passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in Vancleave. Mr. Byrd was born in Hattiesburg, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast. He served in the USMC in WWII, after lying about his age in order to join. Mr. Byrd was employed at the Biloxi VA as an orderly for many years....
Elmo "Sonny" Mallette, Jr.
Jan 7, 2019
St. Elmo "Sonny" Mallette, Jr., began his journey on January 14, 1950, in the home of St. Elmo Mallette, Sr. and Maggie Vee Fairley Mallette, as their first born son. He grew up in Vancleave and lived most of his life there. He loved to travel but always thought of Vancleave as home. He enjoyed music, especially a good gospel...
Ruth Ellen Hurd
Jan 6, 2019
Mrs. Ruth Ellen Hurd, age 78, of Gautier passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and will be missed. Mrs. Hurd graduated from Port Jervis High School. She worked for the Headstart Program. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E....
Russell Eugene Little
Jan 6, 2019
Mr. Russell Eugene Little, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Mr. Little was born on January 13, 1948, in Meigs County, Ohio, to Russell M. and Pearl Wyatt Little. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he received two purple hearts and the Medal of Valor. He was a former commander of...
John Joseph Dobrowolski
Jan 6, 2019
John Joseph Dobrowolski, Jr., age 64, Passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Gulfport. Private services. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Brian "Colin" Leonardi
Jan 5, 2019
Brian “Colin” Leonardi, age 19, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday January 5, 2019. Colin was born in Biloxi, MS to Brian Leonardi and Brandy Bodin. Colin loved longboarding and spending time with his family, friends and dogs tattoo and his little BB. Colin had a huge heart and loved his family and friends enormously. He will be missed...
David L. Lynn
Jan 5, 2019
David L. Lynn, Sr., age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Mr. Lynn was a native of Pickens, MS; a longtime resident of Springfield, IL; and resided in Gulfport, MS for 13 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Illinois National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr....
James "Jim" Earl Pendergrass
Jan 5, 2019
James “Jim” E. Pendergrass, age 66, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home. Mr. Pendergrass was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He retired from the Biloxi Police Department in 1994 and worked for Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino for over 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Pendergrass is...
Mary E Palmer Underhill
Jan 5, 2019
Mary E (Palmer) Underhill was granted passage to heaven on January 5th, 2019, at the age of 82 . She is survived by her husband, James M. Underhill, whom she was married to for 54years- she is survived by her son Vincent and her daughters Cindy and Mary; her grandchildren Brandon, Jamie, Shalynn, Josh, Kayla, Michael and Damian along with...
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