Obituaries

Melvin Sidney Reid

Melvin Sidney Reid

Oct 30, 2017

Melvin Sidney Reid, age 75, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. He is preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Reid; his father, Howard Reid; his brothers, Donald Joe Reid, Jim Reid, and Billy Ray Reid; and his son, Kenneth H. Dickerson. Survivors include his wife, Lee Etta Dickerson; his sisters, Jackie Littrell and Marilyn Hill; his...

Gary Alan Castile

Gary Alan Castile

Oct 30, 2017

Gary Alan Castile, age 55, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 in Gulfport. Gary was born at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a long time employee at Gulf Coast Apparel where he had many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur E. Castile. He is...

Carol Eileen Rackley

Carol Eileen Rackley

Oct 29, 2017

Carol Eileen Rackley, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully Sunday, October 29th, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. She was born August 5, 1936 in Bloomington, IL. Carol was born to be a teacher, and was teaching home economics in her hometown of Pittsfield, IL when she met a young airman stationed in Rantoul, IL. She married Hubert C. Rackley,...

Clarice Theresa Black

Clarice Theresa Black

Oct 29, 2017

Clarice Theresa Black (Mobley), 72, returned to her heavenly home on October 29, 2017 after a brave battle with an extensive illness. Her commitment to her family and her steadfast belief in God supported her in her struggle and gave her inner peace. Clarice, daughter of the late Charles E. Mobley, Sr., the late Helen Chambers, and granddaughter of the...

George  "Giggles" Michael Sekul

George "Giggles" Michael Sekul

Oct 28, 2017

George (Giggles) Michael Sekul passed away on October 28, 2017, at the age of 76 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on June 12, 1941 in Biloxi, MS and remained a lifelong residence on the MS Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his parents George (Rushie) Sekul and Agnes (Semski) Sekul and his brother Stevie (Maroono)...

Roy  Williams  DuBuisson

Roy Williams DuBuisson

Oct 28, 2017

Roy Williams DuBuisson, 64 years old, lived in Biloxi, MS most of his life where he also passed away on October 28, 2017. He was born June 27, 1953 in Camp Leroy Johnson located in New Orleans, LA to his parents, Leon and Rosemary DuBuisson. He attended St. Martin High School and then went into the United States Army. He...

Ima "Sweetie" Juanita Graham

Ima "Sweetie" Juanita Graham

Oct 28, 2017

Ima Juanita “Sweetie” Graham, age 90, of St. Martin, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Vicksburg, MS on May 11, 1927. Juanita was an active member of the North Bay Senior’s Club where she attended with her longtime friend, Lois Gandy. She was a member of the St....

Mary R. Mohr

Mary R. Mohr

Oct 27, 2017

Mrs. Mary R. Mohr, age 70, of Vancleave, MS, died Friday, October 27, 2017, in Vancleave, MS. Mrs. Mohr was a native of Richmond, CA, and a resident of Vancleave for the past 54 years. She retired from Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding, and she was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints in Vancleave. She was preceded in death...

Shirley Garrett Lyon

Shirley Garrett Lyon

Oct 27, 2017

Mrs. Shirley Ann Garrett Lyon, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017. Mrs. Lyon was born on September 24, 1939, in Harrisville, MS. She retired from Calvary Baptist Church Daycare. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Cora Garrett, granddaughter, Ashley Moran and siblings, Louie Garrett, Linnie Pierce, Aaron Garrett, Evelyn...

Virginia May Ward

Virginia May Ward

Oct 25, 2017

Virginia May Ward, age 82, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Biloxi, MS. She was born to Theodore and Gertrude Ridke Hendrickson on September 12, 1935. Virginia is preceded in death by her son, James Ward, and her parents. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Harold O. Ward; her daughter, Frances Ward; her son, Harold J....

Stephanie Dionne Villegas

Stephanie Dionne Villegas

Oct 25, 2017

Stephanie Dionne Villegas, 45, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Biloxi. Stephanie was a native of Salinas, CA, a longtime resident of Gonzales, CA and a resident of the Coast for two months. She was a track star at the Monterey County Special Olympics and was awarded a gold medal presented to her by Clint Eastwood....

Emma Rochelle Jean Davis

Emma Rochelle Jean Davis

Oct 25, 2017

Emma Rochelle Jean Davis returned to heaven before she was born on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. She is survived by her parents Billy and Ashley Davis; maternal grandparents Brenda King and Danny Barber and Greg Ostrander; paternal grandparents Tommy and Debbie Davis; maternal great-grandparents, Gerald and Lois Cole and Robert King; aunts, Rochelle King, Renee Anzaldo, Amanda Brown; uncles, Bobby...

James Wilford Seal

James Wilford Seal

Oct 23, 2017

James Wilford Seal, 86, of Latimer, MS passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Seal was a native of Pine, LA and a resident of the Coast for over 60 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Latimer, MS....

Barbara Ann Lamm

Barbara Ann Lamm

Oct 22, 2017

"Old Nurses never die, they just fade away" Barbara Ann Lamm, 78 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 in Gulfport. Mrs. Lamm was a native of Miami, FL and a resident of the Coast for over 50 years. She was a Retired Nurse and a member of Bel Aire Baptist Church in Gulfport. She was preceded...

Jimmy Dale Necaise

Jimmy Dale Necaise

Oct 21, 2017

Jimmy Dale Necaise, age 60, passed away on Saturday October 21, 2017. He was born on January 23, 1957 and was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cloda Necaise and Elsie Necaise. Jimmy is survived by four sisters, Helen Margiotta, Marie Ladner, (Sam), Elsie Head (Gayle) , Judy Necaise; three children, Justin...

Marian Louise DeNoux Jones Masson

Marian Louise DeNoux Jones Masson

Oct 20, 2017

Marian Louise DeNoux Jones Masson (aka Sr. Margarita) passed away peacefully Friday, October 20, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport, MS. She was born April 3, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to the late Louise and Calixte DeNoux. She was the youngest and last survivor of 12 children. During her lifetime she loved to crochet, read, and travel, but...

Ada Belle Sandidge

Ada Belle Sandidge

Oct 20, 2017

Ada Belle Sandidge, age 66, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in D'Iberville, MS. Ada was a native of Greenville, MS and a resident of the Gulf Coast for seventeen years. She was a big fan of Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty. She enjoyed bird watching as well. Ada is preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Martino. Survivors include...

Sylvia Bonnett Batton

Sylvia Bonnett Batton

Oct 20, 2017

Sylvia Bonnett Batton, age 88, passed away to her great reward Friday, October 20, 2017. Sylvia was born in Biloxi, a longtime resident of D'Iberville and a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. She sang in the choir and played the piano at Epworth and Racetrack United...

John  Louis  Ouille

John Louis Ouille

Oct 20, 2017

John Louis Ouille, Sr., 87 devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend was born Friday, January 13, 1930 in Biloxi, MS and passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, October 20, 2017. John was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. John was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and attended Spring Hill College in Mobile,...

Lonnie David Sexton

Lonnie David Sexton

Oct 18, 2017

Lonnie David Sexton, age 64, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. He attended EMT School and loved working on the ambulance. He made people laugh and everyone was his friend. He also served three years in the United States Marine Corps. Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Helen Hendrix. Survivors include his...