Obituaries

Mike Alberts

Mike Alberts

Nov 13, 2018

Mike Alberts, 71, of Gautier, MS passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Gautier. Mr. Alberts was born in Hastings, NE and was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict and was retired from Northrop Grumman in Pascagoula as a sub-contractor. Mr. Alberts was a member of the American...

Michael J. Venezia

Michael J. Venezia

Nov 12, 2018

Age 63, died Mon. 11-12-18. Memorial service Thursday, 11-15-18 at 6:00 p.m. at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 2511 Pass Rd., in Biloxi where friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until service time.

Hesey Karl Byrd

Hesey Karl Byrd

Nov 12, 2018

Mr. Hesey Karl Byrd, 98, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Monday, November 12, 2018 at The Gardens Senior Living in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Byrd was born on December 7, 1919 in Ocean Springs. He was the son of Gabriel ‘Hesey’ and Almeda Byrd. He was a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church, he also attended St. Paul United...

Arthur Leland Passons

Arthur Leland Passons

Nov 11, 2018

Arthur Leland Passons, Jr., 65, of Biloxi, died Nov. 11, 2018, at the Ocean Springs Hospital from complications following a heart attack. He was a computer programmer and a member of Popps Ferry Baptist Church in Biloxi. Leland was born July 31, 1953, in Yazoo County, Miss. to Arthur Leland Passons, Sr. and Mamie Warren Passons. A small informal graveside...

Joan Kelly Santobianco

Joan Kelly Santobianco

Nov 11, 2018

Joan Kelly Santobianco, age 85, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. She was born November 28, 1932 to Joseph Kelly and Mary Gallagher in Philadelphia, PA. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend. Joan loved to read, was a devoted bridge player, and enjoyed traveling. She was very generous, kind, intelligent, and had to accept responsibility at...

Samantha  Nell  Nunnally

Samantha Nell Nunnally

Nov 10, 2018

Mrs. Samantha Nell Nunnally, age 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018. She was born in Fulton, MS and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Mrs. Nunnally was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Judson Nunnally; daughter, Linda Joy Duchow;...

James  Edward Kizzire

James Edward Kizzire

Nov 9, 2018

James Edward Kizzire, Jr. passed away on November 9, 2018 in Wiggins, MS after a long illness. He was 68 years old. A native of Gulfport, he spent most of his life as a resident of the South Mississippi Regional Center in Long Beach. He moved to the Wiggins Community Home in 2016. Jimmy was the son of James and...

Karen  Skrmetta  Smith

Karen Skrmetta Smith

Nov 9, 2018

Karen Skrmetta Smith, age 61, longtime resident of Biloxi/Gulfport and resident of Orlando, FL for the past 11 years passed away in Atlanta on November 9, 2018 after a long battle with brain cancer. Karen was born in Biloxi, MS on April 22, 1957 to John Skrmetta and Verda Skrmetta (nee Abshire). Karen attended Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi...

Joseph  William Kenyon

Joseph William Kenyon

Nov 9, 2018

Mr. Joseph William Kenyon, Jr., age 89 of D’Iberville, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 9, 2018. Mr. Kenyon was born on September 28, 1929 in Westerly, Rhode Island. He was a past Commodore of the Westerly Rhode Island Yacht Club. He was employed as a Naval Architect and with the State Police of Rhode Island. He was...

Agnes Geraldine Gossett

Agnes Geraldine Gossett

Nov 8, 2018

Agnes Geraldine (Gerri) Gossett, a loving wife and mother, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. Gerri was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She is survived by her husband, Roy L. Gossett; two sons, Thomas W. Sellers and Michael D. Sellers; two daughters, Lynn Deen and Tonya Sellers; two stepsons, Roy L. Gossett, Jr. and Steven D. Gossett; one...

Cheyenne Storm Kille

Cheyenne Storm Kille

Nov 8, 2018

Cheyenne Storm Kille, 21, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Vancleave. Cheyenne was born September 25, 1997 in Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of Vancleave High School and worked in insurance sales, but her most rewarding job was raising her son. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah; and her grandfather, Jerry Bowers....

Marilyn Swanson

Marilyn Swanson

Nov 8, 2018

Marilyn Swanson, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Swanson was born and raised in Newington, GA. She worked for the Defense Contract Audit Agency in Vietnam and was an avid golfer. Mrs. Swanson loved her grandchildren very much. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Swanson. Mrs. Swanson’s survivors...

Harold Kris Simondson

Harold Kris Simondson

Nov 7, 2018

Harold Kris Simondson, at the age of 75 years young, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018. Harold was born in Selkirk, Manitoba Canada. He grew up loving the outdoors, racing motorcycles, snowmobiles and cars. Moving from Canada to the United States as a child, Harold grew up and graduated from high school before joining the USAF, serving his country...

H.L. "Hill" Rouse

H.L. "Hill" Rouse

Nov 6, 2018

H. L. “Hill” Rouse, age 75, of Saucier passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Born September 17, 1943 in Lucedale, Mr. Rouse was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Rouse and Gertrude Whittington Rouse, both of Lucedale; three brothers, Dean Rouse (Willie), Jim Rouse (Hilda Jo), McKerrin...

Nhung Thi Tran

Nhung Thi Tran

Nov 6, 2018

Mrs. Nhung Thi Tran, age 86, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on October 24, 1932 in Vietnam. During her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking and was an active member of temple, Chau Van Duc. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dien Van Tran and...

August George Alves

August George Alves

Nov 5, 2018

Mr. August George Alves, age 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. Mr. Alves was born on July 29, 1938 in Biloxi, MS and attended Biloxi High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, August and Phala Alves. Survivors include his children, Susan Michaelson, Lisa Alves, August Alves and Micky Beck; 7 grandchildren; 3...

Sharon Jordan Southern

Sharon Jordan Southern

Nov 5, 2018

Sharon Jordan Southern, age 61, of Bay St. Louis passed away Monday, November 5, 2018 in Gulfport. She was born in Vicksburg and had been a resident of Bay St. Louis for over 20 years. She was Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Southern. She is survived by two sons, Michael J. Foster (Mary) of Gulfport...

Lillie  Seymour Skinner

Lillie Seymour Skinner

Nov 5, 2018

Lillie Seymour Skinner, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 5, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Skinner; father, Lynn E. Seymour; brothers, Ronald Seymour and Dale Seymour; son, Scott A. Seymour; and granddaughter Taylor Cook. Survivors include her mother, Mary E. Seymour; daughter, Lyn (Terry) Dosher; granddaughters, Shelby Cook and Tiffany (Skylar) Grill; step-grandson,...

Aurelia Lechner LeBatard

Aurelia Lechner LeBatard

Nov 4, 2018

Aurelia Lechner LeBatard, 90, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018. Aurelia was born September 6th 1928, in Biloxi, along with her twin sister, Audrey, to Henry and Maude (Baker) Lechner. Aurelia left this world with a fighting spirit, with the same kind of toughness that she brought to any battle she entered in life. She was tenacious and to all...

Henry Anthony Oliver, Jr.

Henry Anthony Oliver, Jr.

Nov 4, 2018

Henry Anthony Oliver, Jr., 58, of D’Iberville, MS lost his battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully Sunday, November 4, 2018 surrounded by his family. Henry was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville and always a Warrior #55. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends on the water or around a bonfire. Henry loved cookouts, cold beer and football,...