Obituaries
Sherry L. Bahm
Feb 10, 2018
Sherry Bahm, age 64 , of Perkinston joined her husband Saturday, February 10, 2018 . Sherry was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and loved “her Gulf." She was an avid gardener that she referred to as “playing in the dirt”. She was devoted to helping veterans through hard times, was a published author and will be remembered for...
Willie Myrle Martines
Feb 10, 2018
Willie Myrle Martines, age 89, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018. Mrs. Martines was born December 8, 1928 in Eufaula, AL to Louie R. Revels and Elizabeth Johnson. She worked as a phone crisis counselor and very much enjoyed cooking. Willie is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Martines; and her brother, Dean. Survivors include her children,...
Dorothy "Dot" D. Miller
Feb 9, 2018
Dorothy D. Miller "Dot", of Gulfport, MS, departed this life to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on Friday, February 9, 2018. Dot was born in October 1958 to Clarence A. Davis, Jr. and Naomi N. Davis in Lancaster, OH. She was united in marriage in 1980 to Steven R. Miller and to this union they were blessed with the...
Valerie Kathleen Nelson
Feb 8, 2018
Valerie Kathleen Nelson, age 71 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Valerie was born on April 2, 1946 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School and worked at Borden Co. and the Isle of Capri Casino. She loved and enjoyed gardening, her pets Otis and Molly and fishing. She is preceded in death by...
Jacqueline Margaret Frentz Meaut
Feb 8, 2018
Jacqueline Margaret Frentz Meaut, age 94, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 in Gulfport. Mrs. Meaut was a native and life long resident of the Coast, former member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and current member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1941, where she lettered in track and basketball. She was...
Ellen Ray Varnado Wilson
Feb 7, 2018
Ellen Ray Varnado Wilson, age 89, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 in Pass Christian. Mrs. Wilson was born in Poplarville and was a life long resident of the coast. She was also a retired seamstress. Ellen is preceded in death by her husband, James Wilson. Survivors include her daughter, Elizabeth Marie Johnson; her sons, James E. Wilson and James...
Thomas E. Ferrill, Sr.
Feb 7, 2018
Thomas E. Ferrill, Sr. passed away on February 7, 2018 at the age of 88 in Biloxi. A lifelong citizen of Biloxi, Thomas, Tom, or simply “Coach,” was a well loved man by many on the Gulf Coast. His impact reached far and wide. Tom graduated from Biloxi High School in 1949 and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston Campus,...
Dorothy Funk
Feb 6, 2018
Hazel Dorothy Funk, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Dorothy was born August 21, 1933 in Williamsburg, West Virginia to Cecil and Gladys Lemasters. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Marion Lemasters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Charles G. Funk of...
Timothy Howard Hillman
Feb 5, 2018
Timothy Howard Hillman, 49, Pass Christian, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 in his home after a long brave battle with illness. Born in Gulfport, Tim was a superb athlete growing up and continued his love of sports throughout his life. He was a gun expert and enthusiast and enjoyed old cars. He loved his family dearly. Tim is preceded...
Joyce Wynell Humphreys Whiten
Feb 5, 2018
Joyce Whiten, born May 11, 1929 in Adamsville, AL passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 in Gulfport. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Whiten was an avid bowler, enjoying a long career that began in her youth. After moving to the Gulf Coast in the early 1960’s she became a member of the Gulf Coast Women’s Bowling Association, serving as...
Jeffrey W. Slade
Feb 4, 2018
Jeffrey W. Slade, age 56, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, in Fresno, CA. He was a graduate of D'Iberville High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from USM. Jeff devoted his life to helping others. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Carl Slade. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Slade, and three brothers Larry...
Hugh McLaurin Pepper
Feb 4, 2018
Hugh McLaurin Pepper III, age 88, died peacefully at his home in Ocean Springs on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Hugh was born January 18, 1930, to Hugh McLaurin Pepper, Jr and Nola A. Pepper, in Vaughan, MS, where the temperature was zero degrees. He loved to tell the story of his birth and the events leading to it. He spoke...
Dale Reneé Underhill Collins
Feb 3, 2018
Dale Reneé Underhill Collins, of Gulfport, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Gulfport. Mrs. Collins was born October 2, 1962 in Norfolk, VA to RMC (U.S. Navy Ret.) James M. and Mary P. Underhill. She was a life member of V.F.W. Post 2539 Auxiliary. She was also a member of Gulfport Heights Baptist Church. She was very much a child...
Ashleigh Paige Simmons Kannalath
Feb 3, 2018
Ashleigh Paige Simmons Kannalath, age 33, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Canon Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Ashleigh was the beloved wife of Swathin Kannalath. Father’s Day 1984, Ashleigh was a gift to her parents, Ralph and Pat Simmons, born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on June 17. Ashleigh was proud to serve as an instructor for...
Essie G. Scott
Feb 2, 2018
Essie G. Scott, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Scott was a native of Winona, MS and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. She attended MS Gulf coast Community College, William Carey College and the University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Scott was a former longtime teacher with the Ocean Springs School System,...
Roland Paul Meaut
Feb 2, 2018
Mr. Roland Paul Meaut, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Mr. Meaut was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and Ocean Springs. He retired from Dees Chevrolet in Biloxi as a used car sales manager. He was a United States Coast Guard Veteran and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St....
Nathan W. "Dub" Bryant
Feb 1, 2018
Nathan W. “Dub” Bryant, age 77, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at his home in Gulfport. Nathan was born in Sumrall, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for 50 years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and formerly worked in the heating/air conditioning business. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deloris A. Bryant,...
James R. Bussolati
Feb 1, 2018
James R. Bussolati, age 96, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Bussolati was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales (St. John) Catholic School in 1939. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940 and served for six years. He was a crew member aboard the U.S.S. Raleigh stationed...
Morris G. Jones
Feb 1, 2018
Morris G. Jones, age 68, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Jones was born in McNair, MS and was a resident of the coast most of his life. He previously served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his sisters, Joann Taylor, Mary L. Thornton, and Janet Henderson Parson; and his brothers, Walter Gibson and Tony...
Wilma Louise Massie
Feb 1, 2018
Wilma Louise Massie, age 76, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Massie and her husband, known as "Capt. Charlie," were in the Gulf Coast shrimping business and operated a shrimp boat out of the Gulfport Harbor for years until retirement. She also attended Robinwood Baptist Church in Saucier. Wilma was born April 14, 1941 in Montgomery,...
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