Obituaries

Patricia Delores  Randall Hunt

Patricia Delores Randall Hunt

Nov 22, 2017

Patricia Delores Randall Hunt, age 77 of Purvis, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Purvis. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Hunt. Survivors include her 2 sons, Jim Hunt and Clint Hunt; sister, Leslie Hankins; and brother, Richard Randall. Services will be private.

Randy Tangney

Randy Tangney

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. James "Randy" Tangney, age 62, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Randy was born in Superior, Wisconsin on December 21, 1954. He graduated from The School for Exceptional Children in Gulfport. He lived in Vancleave with his mother and sister, Gwen. He enjoyed music, drawing, swimming, playing video games, Star Wars products and Power Ranger...

Grace Husley

Grace Husley

Nov 21, 2017

Sarah Grace Batton Husley was born October 12, 1927 in our time, living until the age 90 and born into eternity on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Sarah was a Christian and a member of First Presbyterian of Biloxi, with an abiding commitment to Jesus Christ. Her absence will be noticed daily and for all the years to come. Grace lived...

Allene "Billie"  Wolf

Allene "Billie" Wolf

Nov 21, 2017

Allene “Billie” Wolf, age 89, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Billie was born in Milo, KS, which no longer exists. She moved around in her life, spending her first 30 years in Wichita, KS and later Mobile, AL, Arlington, TX, Denver, CO, Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL and a resident of Diamondhead, MS for the past 11 years. Billie...

James  William  Kriss

James William Kriss

Nov 21, 2017

Mr. James William Kriss, age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Kriss was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1927. He was a loving father of two and a World War II Veteran. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. He served as...

Thomas Reed Manasco

Thomas Reed Manasco

Nov 20, 2017

Thomas "Tommy" Reed Manasco, age 67, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Tommy was born September 28, 1950 in Amory, MS to Don and Sarah Manasco. He graduated Amory High School in Amory, MS in 1968 and from the University of Alabama in 1972. He won the Mr. Amory High School award, played baseball and basketball, and...

Sarah Ann Page

Sarah Ann Page

Nov 20, 2017

Sarah Ann Page, 83, of Gulfport passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born July 12, 1934 to Claude Faulk and Pearl (Thompson) Faulk. Sarah, affectionately known as “Dutch”, was known for her love of the Lord and Christianity, reading, travel and music - especially the great tenor Pavarotti. She also loved old westerns...

Henry Walter Davis

Henry Walter Davis

Nov 20, 2017

Henry Walter Davis, age 97, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Vancleave, MS. Henry was born July 4, 1920 and lived in Vancleave most of his life. He was the son of Howard W. and Sabra H. Davis of Vancleave. They were the parents of seven children, all deceased except Kathryn Davis Campbell of Jonesville, LA. She is married...

Norman Ernest Mailes

Norman Ernest Mailes

Nov 18, 2017

Norman Ernest Mailes, Sr., age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Norman retired from Broadwater Beach Hotel and was a former auto mechanic. He was an avid bowler for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Alice Westbrook Mailes; sister, Mildred Gunderson and mother Anna...

Helen "Charlene" Breal Demoruelle

Helen "Charlene" Breal Demoruelle

Nov 18, 2017

Helen “Charlene” Breal Demoruelle, age 65, died Saturday, November 18, 2017. Charlene was born and raised in Biloxi, lived with her husband and children in Ocean Springs and spent her last 5 years in D’Iberville. She was a 1970 graduate of Biloxi High, worked as a telephone operator for South Central Bell and was employed for 15 years with the...

Brenda Ruth Szumigala

Brenda Ruth Szumigala

Nov 17, 2017

Brenda Ruth Szumigala, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Brenda was a native of Biloxi, MS and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs for the past 54 years. Brenda was a retired Certified Professional Insurance Woman and former President of the Professional Insurance Women of the Gulf Coast. She was also...

Kimberly Hayes Wilkerson

Kimberly Hayes Wilkerson

Nov 17, 2017

Kimberly Hayes Wilkerson departed this life November 17, 2017 with his beloved wife of 40 years, June, at his side. Kim, also endearingly known as Kimbo or Wooh, was attended by many loving family members and friends at the end of his long battle with Leukemia at the age of 63. He was a lifelong Mississippian and a proud Navy...

Jerry F. Bates

Jerry F. Bates

Nov 17, 2017

Jerry F. Bates, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport with family at his side. Jerry was born on July 24, 1931 in Jackson, MS to James F. and Ivy F. Bates. Jerry was a longtime resident of both the MS Gulf Coast and South Louisiana. He graduated from Pass Christian...

Charles Davis  Landberg

Charles Davis Landberg

Nov 17, 2017

Master Sergeant Charles “Chuck” Davis Landberg, USAF (Retired), of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 17, 2017 at the age of 70. He was born on March 13, 1947 to Agnes and James Landberg in Louisville, MS. He is preceded in death by both parents; uncle, James Hyde; and cousin, David Spears. He is survived by his Aunt Frances (Jimmy)...

Virginia Elizabeth Varga Peterson

Virginia Elizabeth Varga Peterson

Nov 16, 2017

Virginia Elizabeth Varga Peterson, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16th, 2017. She was 84 years old. She is predeceased by her parents, James and Anna Varga of Highland Park, NJ. She grew up and graduated from high school in Highland Park, NJ. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from the Bouvé-Boston School in...

Mary L. Wilson

Mary L. Wilson

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Mary L. Wilson, age 75, died on Thursday, November 16, 2017, at 11:50 am at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was a native of Baton Rouge, LA and a resident of Vancleave, MS. She retired from Local#198 as a pipefitter. She was preceded in death by her father, Philomeno Serrano, mother, Opal Serrano and brother, Jerry Serrano. Survivors include her...

Sheila Faye Chavez

Sheila Faye Chavez

Nov 15, 2017

Ms. Sheila Faye Chavez, age 55, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with Jesus Wednesday, November 15, 2017. She was a member of The Sanctuary of Pascagoula. Ms. Chavez is preceded in death by her father, Fred Davis, and mother, Mary Katherine Davis. Survivors include her children, Krista (Wesley) Toehay and Larry (Tiffany) Smith; and her grandchildren, Olivia, Kira,...

Catherine Dailey

Catherine Dailey

Nov 15, 2017

Catherine Dailey, age 98, of Gulfport died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Ms Dailey was sent from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Tierney Funeral Home in Manchester, CT for services. (860 643 1222)

John William Bailey

John William Bailey

Nov 15, 2017

John William Bailey, age 94, of Gulfport died Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Bailey was sent from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Spring Hill Funeral Home in Nashville, TN (615 865-1101)