Obituaries
Andrew Francis O' Brien Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Andrew Francis O’Brien, Jr., born June 18th, 1953, gained passage to the final leg of this life’s voyage on the morning of Monday, October 6th, 2025.
He navigated through quite a few ports of call along the way. Casting off from Warren, Ohio, in the mid-1970s, Andrew first moored down his life in New Orleans, where he gained his sea legs...
Robert Bennett
Oct 6, 2025
Robert “Terry” Bennett, age 84, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of hospice.
Terry was born on May 13, 1941, in Guntersville, Alabama, to Paul and Jewell Bennett. After completing high school and college, he proudly dedicated his life to serving his country and community. Terry...
Sherry Migues Hankins
Oct 6, 2025
Sherry Migues Hankins passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.
Sherry, the ninth child of Alton “Black” and Martha (Bourgeois) Migues, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, in the Point Cadet area. She grew up surrounded by family and love, beginning a new chapter of her life at a young age.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life centered around her...
Stanley Michael Treadway
Oct 6, 2025
Stanley Michael Treadway, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS was born on Scott AFB in Belleville, IL on November 21, 1949. Stan died at home on Monday, October 6, 2025 after receiving a cancer diagnosis on August 19.
Stan met the love of his life and beloved wife of 53 years, Gayle Johnston Treadway at Moss Point High School.
Stan and Gayle...
Ray Franklin Franke
Oct 5, 2025
Ray Franklin Franke, age 91, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born on September 27, 1934, in Hoagland, Indiana, Ray was the son of Herman and Iva Franke. He married the love of his life, Kay Hobbs, on September 12, 1953. He graduated from Purdue University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Ray...
Ann Elizabeth Ruiz
Oct 5, 2025
Ann Elizabeth Ruiz, age 84, of Long Beach MS and San Antonio TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. Up until the end, Ann maintained her kindness, grace, compassion, appreciation of beauty, love of family and friends, and expressed gratitude for her long life. Her life can be captured by the five “F” words: Family, Friends, Flowers, Food...
Moza George Hebert, Sr
Oct 5, 2025
Moza George Hebert, Sr., 81, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was born in Biloxi on June 24, 1944, and passed away on October 5, 2025, in Gulfport.
He was born to Moza Hebert and Dorothy Moran Hebert and attended D’Iberville schools before joining the United States Marine Corps in 1961. After his military service, he worked in several fields before starting his...
Jamie Ruth Castro
Oct 5, 2025
Jamie Ruth Thornton Castro, age 64, passed away at her home in Vancleave, Mississippi, on October 5, 2025. Jamie was born on April 30, 1961, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Robert and Violet Thornton.
Jamie had a giving heart and a strong will. She loved caring for others, tending her garden, spending time with her beloved dogs, and above all else, being...
Jeffrey Allen Meleady
Oct 5, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Meleady, age 62, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025.
Jeffrey was born on October 25, 1962, to Robert and Nancy Meleady in Morgantown WV. He attended Ocean Springs High School and, after graduation, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Jeffrey later worked for many years at MGM Beau...
Roland Weeks, Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
Roland Weeks, Jr., long-time Sun Herald publisher and businessman who helped pilot the Mississippi Gulf Coast through good times as well as disaster recoveries, died October 4, 2025. He was 89.
Weeks is remembered as an innovative thinker who turned a provincial Southern newspaper into a seven-day-a-week regional publication with a strong editorial voice. The Biloxi resident retired in 2001 but...
Gregory Keith Dean
Oct 4, 2025
Greg Dean, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A transplant from the Windy City, Greg was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was more than just a familiar face- he was a steady presence, a devoted husband, a proud father, and a deeply loved grandfather.
He graduated from Niles North High School...
Dan Franklin Burrows
Oct 3, 2025
Dan F. Burrows passed peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, surrounded by the loving comfort of his family. Dan’s life of 93 years was a life well lived as evidenced by his sense of purpose, experiences, and the impact of his relationships as a father, grandfather, and friend. Born on April 10, 1932, in Kansas to Jay and Emma Belle...
Deborah Ann Husband
Oct 3, 2025
Deborah Husband was born on April 29, 1953, in Lynn, Massachusetts. She was proud to say—and let everyone know—that she was from Boston. Her accent gave it away every time. Of Greek and Italian descent, Deborah followed the Catholic faith. She entered heaven on October 3, 2025, at the age of 72. Deborah will be reunited with her beloved husband...
Mark Wilson Zimmerman
Oct 3, 2025
Mark Zimmerman, a man defined by his devotion to family and his love for animals, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 60.
He was born on October 23, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio. After retiring from his painting business, Mark’s life was centered on the simple joys of spending time...
Clayton Brown
Oct 3, 2025
Clayton Ihnat Brown, of Biloxi, was called to his eternal home on Friday, October 3, 2025 following complications related to a fall. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.
Clayton was born on October 1, 1946 and was raised in Florence, Alabama. He graduated from Coffee High School, class of 1964. He joined the Seabees in 1966 serving...
Jordyn Foster-Konstandinidis
Oct 3, 2025
Jordyn Nickole Foster-Konstandinidis, age 25, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Born on October 4, 1999, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, Jordyn brought light and joy into the lives of all who knew her. She is the beloved daughter of Jennifer Foster and John Konstandinidis, and also lovingly remembered by her second...
Eunice Kimbrough Juniel
Oct 2, 2025
Reverend Eunice Kimbrough Juniel of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed peacefully into eternal rest on October 2, 2025, at the age of 94. A devoted mother, educator, minister, singer, author, and spiritual guide, Eunice lived her life in service to God and to others, leaving behind a legacy of faith, learning, and love.
Born on September 12, 1931, in Magnolia, Alabama, Eunice was...
Bruce Robertson Dent Crook
Oct 2, 2025
Bruce Robertson Dent Crook, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 2, 2025.
She was born on November 20, 1933, lived in Robertson County, Springfield, TN. The daughter of Holman Winn Robertson and Jamie Rudolph Robertson.
Bruce spent most of her life in Mississippi, married to James Kinkead Dent, Jr until his death in 1982. They had two sons, James...
Evelyn Knitter
Oct 2, 2025
Evelyn Knitter, age 98, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away to glory on October 2, 2025, knowing in confidence she was saved by the blood of her Savior.
Evelyn loved collecting paperdolls, books, antique items and reminiscing about anything related to her beloved Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Ethel...
Thomas E.M. Council
Oct 1, 2025
Thomas E. M. Council, affectionately known as “Ed,” passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Born on March 18, 1951, in Germany, Ed was the beloved son of Eddie J. Council and Hanelore Adelmann Council. He completed his high school education and went on to serve his country honorably in the...
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