Obituaries

Maudie Cleo Wisniewski

Maudie Cleo Wisniewski

Mar 9, 2018

Maudie Cleo Wisniewski, 89, returned to her heavenly home on March 9th, 2018. Maudie was born August 26th, 1928 in Eriah, Alabama to the late Riley and Connie Smith of Loxley Alabama. Maudie is life member of Loxley Baptist Church Loxley Alabama. She was also devoted to the community and took pride of her service work for veterans. She was...

Sarah "Sally"  Shearer Duff Wilson

Sarah "Sally" Shearer Duff Wilson

Mar 9, 2018

Sarah “Sally” Shearer Duff Wilson, age 90, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Sally was born on June 17, 1927 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was formerly employed with McRae’s for 15 years. She was a member and past president of the Women’s Auxiliary for Ocean Springs Hospital, a member of the Eastern Star and a Church...

Robert F Agolia

Robert F Agolia

Mar 8, 2018

Robert F. Agolia, age 90, of Gulfport died Thursday March 8, 2018. He was retired from the US Navy. There will be a graveside service at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

James Wayne  Parks

James Wayne Parks

Mar 8, 2018

James W. Parks passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at the age of 69. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Geneva Parker, Peggy Spaulding and Mary Lively; brothers, Claude Parks, William Parks and Gene Parks; and his parents, Edith Sczepaniak and Jesse Parks. He is survived by his children, Melinda Parks (Carrie Mattern), James “Skeeboo” Parks (Andrea...

Estelle Oylene Summerlin

Estelle Oylene Summerlin

Mar 8, 2018

Estelle Oylene Summerlin, 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018. She is survived by her son, Billy Gibson, Jr.; daughter, Teresa Blackman; son-in-law, Al Blackman; five grandchildren, Jamie (Jennifer) Kuykendall, Amanda (Jeremy) Lepoma, Brook (Jessica) Preston, John (Amy) Gibson, Megan Blackman and fiancée, Kyle Pearson; seven great grandchildren, Ashlyn Gibson, Lauren Sealy, Tristan Boney, Lindsey Kuykendall, Kate...

Shane Moran

Shane Moran

Mar 7, 2018

Shane Moran, 61, passed quietly and peacefully at home on March 7, 2018 after losing his battle to cancer. He was a native of D’Iberville and resided for the last 35 years in Woolmarket with his wife Carol. He was a dedicated public servant who served the Harrison County area for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death...

James Russell  Clark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...