Obituaries

James Johnston

James Johnston

Nov 19, 2018

Mr. Johnston, age 87, passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 in Pascagoula. He was a longtime resident of Gautier, MS. He was a graduate of Central High School Jackson, MS, Mississippi College, and served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by all that knew him. James is preceded in...

Gloria Marie Ladner

Gloria Marie Ladner

Nov 18, 2018

Gloria Marie Ladner, age 82, of Kiln, Mississippi passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. A native of Kiln, Mississippi, she was a Homemaker and a member of the Annunciation Catholic Church. Gloria enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be truly missed by all who knew...

David Lee Morrison

David Lee Morrison

Nov 16, 2018

David Lee Morrison, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home. David was born on February 20, 1933 in Farmington, Pennsylvania, to Martha Morrison (Herbold) and Alexander Henry Morrison. David was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. He grew up on the family farm and carried the lessons he learned there...

Anthony Nash "Rock" Frey

Anthony Nash "Rock" Frey

Nov 16, 2018

Anthony Nash “Rock” Frey was born in New Orleans, LA on March 13, 1928 and passed away in Biloxi on November 16, 2018 at 1:45am at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong proud resident of Biloxi, growing up on the Point and residing later in life on Back Bay. Rock attended Dukate School and graduated from Biloxi High School...

George Steven Moleski

George Steven Moleski

Nov 14, 2018

G. Steven Moleski, 63, a near lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS suddenly passed away November the 14th, just 5 days short of his birthday. To his wife, he was affectionately known as her mad scientist. To his grandchildren, he was the world's greatest Pawpaw. And to his daughter, he was a hero. Everyone else knew him as Mo and to...

Mary  "Betty" Gill  Caillavet

Mary "Betty" Gill Caillavet

Nov 14, 2018

Mary "Betty" Gill Caillavet, age 83, of Ocean Springs entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. She was born September 26, 1935 in Biloxi to Mr. Mrs. Joseph Irvin Gill. She attended Catholic schools and was a faithful member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. In 1953, Mary wed the love of her life, D.W. "Donnie" Caillavet....

Freda Learlene Boudreaux

Freda Learlene Boudreaux

Nov 14, 2018

Freda Boudreaux, age 90, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in Ocean Springs. She was life long resident of Ocean Springs and a former employee of E.R. Moore & Co. in Ocean Springs. She was also a life member of VFW Ladies Auxilliary in Ocean Springs, where she was very active. She enjoyed playing darts and other activities. Freda is...

Chief Petty Officer Roy Thomas Talbott

Chief Petty Officer Roy Thomas Talbott

Nov 14, 2018

Chief Petty Officer, Roy Thomas Talbott, U S Navy Retired, Age 76, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, in Gulfport. He was born in Colcord, Oklahoma and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He graduated from high school in 1960 and held an Associates Degree. He retired from the U. S. Navy with...

Joseph Harold Patrick

Joseph Harold Patrick

Nov 14, 2018

Mr. Joseph Harold Patrick, age 79, surrounded by family, peacefully went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2018. Joe was preceded in death by his adored wife, Margherita. He was loved by many and will sincerely be missed. The love he shared touched the lives of so many and we are forever grateful for his fellowship and leadership....

Donnie Lynn Lamey

Donnie Lynn Lamey

Nov 13, 2018

Donnie Lynn Lamey, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Lamey was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was co-owner of DW Lamey Fill & Trucking, Inc. Mr. Lamey loved his family and was a friend to everyone, always willing to help whomever he could. He was preceded in death...

Darnell Ann Dannelley Soljan

Darnell Ann Dannelley Soljan

Nov 13, 2018

Darnell Ann Dannelley Soljan, 71, born in Biloxi on October 2, 1947 left us to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born to Robert “Bob” Dannelley and Mercedes “DeeDee” Desporte Dannelley, both from Biloxi, who preceded her in death. Darnell leaves behind her beloved husband of 50 years, Michael Soljan; her son, Scott Soljan of...

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...