May 20, 2025

Carlos Bruce Carroll, 50, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 in Vancleave.

Carlos was born in Dothan, AL to Fran Pabon Schauger and Joseph Edgar Carroll on January 18, 1975. He was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Carlos loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the creek. He worked as a brick...

May 20, 2025

Cecelia Salley Spinks, 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 20, 2025.

She was born on December 31, 1947, at Saint Francis Hospital in Monroe, Louisiana, and given the birth name of Cecelia Carlton Salley. She was married to her husband, Harrison (Harry) Spinks on June 4, 1966, and took the name Cecilia Salley Spinks. She grew up in...

May 20, 2025

Gloria Ann Bonner Higginbotham-Dehon, age 84, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on May 20, 2025. Gloria was born to Olen Bonner and Johnnie Weatherly Bonner in 1940 in Salem, Washington. Gloria was fearless and a jack-of-all-trades. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family, dancing, playing cards and trying her luck at Boomtown. Gloria attended Biloxi High School and worked as...

May 19, 2025

Ernest Grover Martin IV, 41, died Monday, May 19, 2025 in Gulfport, MS. A lifelong resident of Gulfport MS.

Ernest attended Westminster Academy, St. John High School and The University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity and graduated with a Business Degree in 2008.

His life in Christ began at St.Peter’s By-The-Sea Episcopal Church in Gulfport, and...

May 19, 2025

Chester Rudolph “Chet” Krol, 85, of Perkinson passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Chet was born in Gilbertville, Massachusetts, on Mark 6, 1940. He was a longtime resident of both Artkansas and South Mississippi. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. He enjoyed golfing, traveling, swimming, playing cribbage with his friend Ken, playing casino slots and...

May 19, 2025

Peggy Nell Stiver, 85, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Senior Living on Monday, May 19th, 2025. Peggy was born March 2nd, 1940 in Poplarville to Edna K. Upton and Frances Creel.

She graduated from Florence High School in 1958. She attended Cosmetology school in Jackson, Mississippi. After that, she lived a brief time in Lake Charles, Louisiana and moved...

May 18, 2025

Denman Arthur Powers, Jr., 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Gulfport.

He was born on January 12, 1940, in Meridian, MS to Aubrey Louise and Denman Powers. He was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis while in the Air National Guard. Denman was retired from Enterprise Products in Houston, TX and was...

May 17, 2025

Evelyn Fields Cosgriff, age 75, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was surrounded by her two loving daughters at the time of her passing.

Evelyn was born January 1, 1950, in Whitesburg, Kentucky as the ninth of seventeen children. She was a graduate of Whitesburg High School and received her associate degree from Hazard Community College. Following school,...

May 17, 2025

James Thomas “JT” Baker, 89, of Long Beach died Saturday, May 17, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Baker was born in Pachuta, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast.

He was retired from the Post Office where he began at an entry level position and retired as the Postmaster.

Mr. Baker was a member of the Long Beach Masonic Lodge. He...

May 17, 2025

John Wayne Cates, 82, lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife and family at the VA Hospice/Rehab Center.

John was a devout Catholic and educated in parochial schools, graduating from Notre Dame High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Naval Reserves. He was employed at Kennedy Marine...

May 17, 2025

Elsie McCrory Couturie, age 92, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday May 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Couturie was born May 28, 1932 in Tunica, LA to Linden McCrory and Nealie Wells McCrory. She retired as a nurses aid from Ocean Springs Hospital. Mrs. Couturie was an avid reader, sometimes reading a whole book in...

May 16, 2025

Charles Burton Brown, 76, of Biloxi, MS died on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Born on December 28, 1948, in Delhi, Louisiana, Charles proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force for 22 years.

After retiring from the military, he worked for many years in surveillance at the Isle of Capri, known as the “eye in the sky.”

Charles...

May 15, 2025

On May 15, 2025, Sarah Lou Muse Cvitanovich was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, passing peacefully in the comfort of her home in Biloxi, MS, at the age of 87.

Born on June 16, 1937, in Bradford, Arkansas, Sarah lived a life dedicated to serving others and walking in God’s light. A devoted mother, grandmother and friend,...

May 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bobby Gene Pate

Bobby Pate, a longtime resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, to the late Curnel L. Pate and Esther Stone Pate.

While serving in the United States Air Force, he was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base...

May 14, 2025

Sharon Marie Newman Galle, age 56, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Sharon was born on July 30, 1968 in Biloxi, MS. Though much can be said about her, the story of Sharon’s life begins and ends with her unwavering faith and devotion to God. Her trust in the Lord and His ultimate design shone brightly in her many different...

May 14, 2025

Anastasia V. Verastegui, 35, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born May 13, 1990 in Moscow, Russia to Mayya and Vladimir.

Anastasia worked as a licensed massage therapist. In her free time, she enjoyed listening to music, reading books, and spending time with her friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Lev and Irina.

Survivors include...

May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025

Donna Lynn (Baker) North, 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Gulfport.

She was born in 1952 to Don & Virginia Baker in Blytheville, AR. Donna was the youngest of 4 girls. The family moved to Jackson, MS, later Miami, FL, and Greenwich, CT. Donna married David North in 1973 and their son Jason was born...

May 12, 2025

Jimmy H. Ramer, 66 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025.

He was born on July 30, 1958, in Andalusia, AL to James and Georgia Ramer. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended MGCCC in Perkinston. He was employed for over thirty years for Cableman Inc. He served in the United States Navy. He loved...

May 11, 2025

Dorothy Sue Floyd, 86, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Mrs. Floyd was born in Philadelphia, MS and was a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Floyd was a retired District Court Clerk in the Federal Court System.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Alice Rowell and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...