Obituaries
Daphine Howell
Dec 7, 2025
Daphine Howell, 97, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her home.
Mrs. Howell was born on January 22, 1928 in Georgetown, KY to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marion Lynn. She volunteered at her church and the hospital for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm Marshal Howell; her daughter, Claudia Sue Barrow;...
Arthur Louis Sanow Jr.
Dec 7, 2025
Mr. Arthur Louis Sanow, Jr., age 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Sanow was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a coast resident since 1985. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and attended St. Mark Episcopal Church in Gulfport. He was a Shriner and former member of the...
Edwina Harrison Bradley
Dec 6, 2025
Edwina Harrison Bradley, lovingly known as “Winnie,” went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was 86 years old and resided in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she had lived since 2002 after relocating from Natchez to be closer to her family.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 15, 1939, Edwina was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Harrison and...
Susan Elizabeth Welton Ramsey
Dec 5, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Welton Ramsey, age 69, of Gulfport, MS, left this world too soon on December 5th, 2025.
Susan was born in Salina, KS to Chester and Marjorie Welton. She devoted 18 years of service to the Dairy Queen in Gulfport before retiring. She was often referred to as the “Dairy Queen Lady.” She was an amazing soul and loved her...
Sandra Theresa Spooner
Dec 5, 2025
Sandra Theresa Spooner, 68, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
She was born in Lumberton, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the chickens and drinking coffee. Her favorite pastime was enjoying her children and grandchildren.
Sandra is preceded...
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford
Dec 5, 2025
Mary Flynn Collins Crawford passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday December 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Mary was born in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her parents were Nora Cuddy Flynn and Frank Flynn. She was the eldest of 6 children. Mary’s passions were her Catholic faith and the church choir, her family, and her career as a registered nurse.
Mary was a...
Penny Noble Loveless
Dec 5, 2025
Penny Noble Loveless, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Penny was born on March 6, 1948, in Dallas, TX. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), where she was a Dixie Darling, and The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).
Penny was creative, artistic, and had an amazing style that was all her own. Spending time with...
Sandra Marie Roberts
Dec 4, 2025
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
Sandra Marie Roberts, a native of Biloxi, Ms. and resident of Vancleave, Ms. was born June 19, 1954, to Edith Mount and Sebastian Acevedo. She departed this life on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home peacefully.
Sandye lived an amazing life where she...
Terry Allen Trosclair, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Terry Allen Trosclair, Sr., 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Ocean Springs surrounded by his wife, Yvonne and his family.
Mr. Trosclair was born on April 16, 1955 in Heron Bay, AL to Maxwell and Alberta Trosclair. He attended Biloxi schools and worked with his dad on the shrimp boat. Mr. Trosclair went on to...
Marcia Elaine West
Dec 4, 2025
Marcia Elaine West was born in Middletown, Ohio to Ollie Ray and Garnetta Roberson Garrett on June 12, 1945. She was raised in Ohio as an only child. Her father worked for G.E. building jet airplanes. After graduating as a Registered Nurse, she moved to MS and met her husband while caring for his grandmother. She and Michael West were...
Sheila Kay Lang
Dec 4, 2025
Sheila Kay (Freridge) Lang, 88, of Gulfport, died Thursday, December 4, 2025.
She was born in Gulfport on November 24, 1937, to Malcolm and Edith Freridge. She graduated from Gulfport High School, class of 1955. Kay was a phenomenal seamstress and loved quilting, crocheting and knitting. She traveled to all 50 states and several spots around the world.
Kay is preceded in...
Kurt Nathaniel Fox
Dec 3, 2025
Mr. Kurt Nathaniel Fox, age 40, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Pascagoula.
Kurt was born on August 12, 1985, in Columbia, MO, to David and Ivey Fox. He attended schools in Versailles, MO and worked at various restaurants across the coast as a cook. Kurt liked lifting weights, working out, playing video games and taking long...
Jasai Nassir "Papi" Sweat
Dec 3, 2025
Jasai Nassir “Papi” Sweat, age 9 months, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile, AL.
Jasai was born on March 3, 2025, in Gulfport. He is survived by his mother, Quinese Sweat and siblings, Alaina Sweat, Justice Marshall, and Au’Journee Sweat.
The family would like to thank everyone who gave donations, cards, flowers,...
Adrian Lejoseph Lang
Dec 3, 2025
Adrian Lejoseph Lang, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was born on December 3, 2025, to Cameron Lang and Courtney Barnes. Though his time on this earth was brief, Adrian was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of his family.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Litteral L. Plainer, Richard C. Knight; his grandfather, Terrence L. Plainer; and...
Mila Maria Turk
Dec 3, 2025
Mila Maria Turk, beloved daughter of Mikah Hopkins and Derrick Turk, passed away at just 7 days old on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Mila was born on November 26, 2025. Though her time on earth was brief, she brought immeasurable love and joy to her family. Her presence was a precious gift, and she will forever be...
Margaret Amanda "Mandy" Krucks
Dec 2, 2025
Oh, Mandy, you came and you gave without taking...Margaret Amanda “Mandy” Krucks departed this life in the arms of her mother, Judge Margaret Alfonso, and her Aunt Carlene at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Her beloved Daddy Cono was waiting for her in Heaven with open arms.
Mandy was born with multiple health issues, and it took a village to...
Rosa Jane O'Bannon
Dec 2, 2025
Rosa Jane (Martin) O’Bannon, 82, a beloved member of our family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Gulfport on May 30, 1943, to Calvin Martin, Sr. and Willie Ray (King) Martin. She was a housewife. Rosa was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Her heart was...
Hubert Ronald Cooper
Dec 2, 2025
Hubert Ronald Cooper (Ron), 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on December 26, 1942, in Freeport, New York. On June 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Jean Alice Kressel (Jeanne), in San Diego, California.
Mr. Cooper proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank...
Melanie Francesca Rush
Dec 1, 2025
Melanie Francesca Rush, 48, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2025. Born on December 8, 1976, to Cheryl and Ray Reeves, Melanie brought light, laughter, and a fearless spirit into the world from the very beginning.
Melanie was a free spirited, funny, and outspoken soul. Someone who never hesitated to speak her mind, stand up for what she...
Daniel Joseph Salvetti
Nov 30, 2025
Daniel Joseph Salvetti, lovingly known as “Danny,” age 58, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 30th, 2025, in Ocean Springs.
Danny was born on November 4th, 1967, in Syracuse, New York, to Bernard Francis Salvetti and Alice Cornelius (Smith) Salvetti. He graduated from West Genesee High School in 1985. Danny spent his early years in upstate New York before...
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