Obituaries
James Russell Clark
Mar 7, 2018
James Russell Clark, 52, of Gulfport died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of his life. He was Protestant. Russell was a poker dealer at various casinos on the MS Gulf Coast. He loved sports and music and especially his two sons and granddaughters. He...
Elizabeth Ann Carroll Taggart
Mar 6, 2018
Elizabeth Ann Carroll Taggart, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 in Ocean Springs. She was born August 7, 1954 in Baton Rouge, LA. She retired from the Ocean Springs School District and was currently employed with Wal-Mart. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, Robert Theodore and Mary Carroll. Survivors include her son, Robert "Robby" Sean Carroll; brother,...
Leslie Jane Bunce Christmas
Mar 6, 2018
On Tuesday, March 6, 2018, Leslie Jane Bunce Christmas, beloved mother of Zachary Warren Christmas and Jessica Christmas Richardson, departed this earthly world.. She was abundantly loved and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Christmas moved from New York to become a student at USM and fell in love with the MS gulf coast. After 13 years working at GCRL she...
Jack B. Hughes
Mar 5, 2018
Jack B. Hughes, Jr., age 74, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jack graduated from OSHS (class of 1962) where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. He then attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perk on a basketball scholarship and completed his teaching degree...
Michael J McCaffrey
Mar 5, 2018
Michael J. McCaffrey, age 68, of Saucier, passed away, Monday, March 5, 2018 in Gulfport. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps and was retired from the Sooline Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Aimee McCaffrey; and brother Stanley McCaffrey,Jr. He is survived...
D'Wayne Wayde Swear
Mar 5, 2018
D’Wayne Wayde Swear died peacefully in his Gulfport, Mississippi home, surrounded by his beloved family, on March 5, 2018 at the age of sixty. D’Wayne is preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Maye Hebert, and father, John Wilford Swear. He is survived by his wife, Susan Swear, son, Daniel Swear (Shelby Swear), daughters, Lindsey Garrett Gee (Jared Brennan) and...
Mary Wilson McDavid
Mar 4, 2018
Surrounded by family and friends, Mary Estelle Wilson McDavid, beloved by family, friends and all who knew her, peacefully went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2018. A resident of Ocean Springs for nearly 40 years, she will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Charles D. McDavid, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Mary was born...
Raymond Thomas Egers
Mar 4, 2018
I was given this beautiful gift of life on July 18, 1942. I lived my life to the utmost, I enjoyed it, I loved it! And now the time has come for me to say goodbye. Please don’t shed tears for me, for I was a lucky man who was surrounded by a host of family & friends. I am...
Dennis William Lanter
Mar 2, 2018
Dennis William Lanter, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Lanter was born February 19, 1959 in Georgetown, OH to Clifford Lanter and Juanita Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Justus Wayne Rowan; and his brother, Alan Lanter. Mr. Lanter’s survivors include his former wife, Vickie Lanter; his children,...
Grover Melton Norwood
Mar 2, 2018
Mr. Grover Melton Norwood, age 88, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Norwood was born on December 11, 1929, in Fairfield County, Brookman, South Carolina to Claud Marion Norwood and Charlotte Elizabeth Campbell Norwood. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with Bachelors and Masters degrees. Mr. Norwood was a decorated...
Sandra "Kay" Soper Migues
Mar 2, 2018
Sandra “Kay” Soper Migues, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. Sandra was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was employed at Walmart #1088 in Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Soper; and daughter, Christine Rusher. Survivors...
Sharron "Sherry" Marie Groue
Mar 1, 2018
Sharron "Sherry" Marie Groue, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Sherry attended St. Martin High School. She loved all people, loved to talk, and loved her family. She also enjoyed fishing and gardening as well. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Margie Groue, and her brother, or "bubby," Royal H. Groue,...
Vito Joseph Robbins
Mar 1, 2018
Vito Joseph Robbins, age 65, of Mobile, AL passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mr. Robbins was born in 1952 to Charles Henry Robbins and Grace Juanita Robbins. He spent his life enjoying the hobbies of collecting shiny things, and gardening. Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Robbins and Grace J. Robbins; and siblings, Eric...
Austin Alan Arnold
Mar 1, 2018
Austin A. Arnold, Sr. 76, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born on January 4, 1942 in West, Mississippi. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi and remained an avid Rebel fan until the end. He retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline five years ago and was enjoying traveling to his favorite...
Debra Kay Crawford Lawson
Mar 1, 2018
Debra Kay “Kay” Crawford Lawson, 59, of Biloxi, MS danced into the arms of the Lord Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Biloxi. Kay was born August 7, 1958 in Natchez, MS to Joe and Bessie Davis Crawford. She received her ADN in Nursing from Southern Arkansas University and was employed as an RN with Claiborne Home Health. Kay was a...
Margaret "Nana" Filipich Soper
Feb 28, 2018
Margaret “Nana” Filipich Soper, age 94, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Margaret was born in Biloxi on March 8, 1923. She grew up working in seafood factories. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1985. She was the oldest living member of...
Brenda Lou Grimes
Feb 28, 2018
Brenda Lou Grimes, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Gautier. Brenda was born February 26, 1949 in Pascagoula, MS to Ethel Mae Schmit and Tom Cherry Aldridge, Sr. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, and dog grooming. Survivors include her spouse, Winford Roland Grimes; her son, Steven Roland Grimes; her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Stacie Grimes; her grandchildren, Jaimie...
Audrey Weems Griffin
Feb 27, 2018
Audrey Weems Griffin, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Vancleave. Audrey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was everything to her. She never once was too busy to give her love and support to family or friends. Audrey was an extremely hard worker. As a homemaker, her whole life was devoted to God and...
Anna Mae Leggett
Feb 26, 2018
Anna Mae Leggett, age 75, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Ms. Leggett was born in Chandler, Arizona on April 30, 1942. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Leggett. Also holding a deep place in Ms. Leggett's heart was a faithful companion and pet, Cooter.
Freida Guttierrez Marro
Feb 26, 2018
Mrs. Freida Guttierrez Marro passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Marro attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Marro was preceded in death by her husband, Raymon A. Marro; her parents, Louis and Louise...
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