Obituaries

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)

Bobby  Lincoln "Catdog" Walters

Bobby Lincoln "Catdog" Walters

Nov 14, 2017

Bobby Lincoln “Catdog” Walters, 48, of Gulfport died Tuesday November 14, 2017. He was born in St. Petersburg, Florida and was a resident of the Coast for most of his life. He was a welder and he was Baptist. He was a LSU fan, and a great brother and a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his...

Bobby Fayard Sr.

Bobby Fayard Sr.

Nov 14, 2017

Bobby Fayard Sr., age 65, of D'Iberville, MS, gained his wings on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 and moved on to meet his Heavenly Father. Bobby was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved deer and turkey hunting as well as hunting with his dogs. He enjoyed coaching many sports including baseball, football,...

Gloria Ellen  Hurlburt  Freche

Gloria Ellen Hurlburt Freche

Nov 14, 2017

Gloria Ellen Hurlburt Freche, age 85, of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Gloria’s life’s joy was her family and with that gave many wonderful memories. She loved to sew, crochet and make beautiful Christmas ornaments to decorate for the holidays. She was also an avid reader of books on history. She was preceded in death by her...

Lucille Johannah Fayard Heffner

Lucille Johannah Fayard Heffner

Nov 14, 2017

Lucille Johannah Fayard Heffner, age 103, of Louisville, KY, passed from this world to her heavenly reward on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her home. Lucille loved to sew and crochet. She sewed every curtain in her home and used to sew clothes for her family as well. She was devoted to praying specifically for others and she also wrote...

Mike "Whitey" Hodge

Mike "Whitey" Hodge

Nov 14, 2017

Mike "Whitey" Hodge, age 61, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mike was born July 1, 1956 in Rutledge, TN to Roy and Doris Hodge. Mike is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Doris Hodge; and his brother, Gary Hodge. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hodge; his son, Joe Hodge; his grandson, Cory Hodge;...

Bobbie Graves Sweeney

Bobbie Graves Sweeney

Nov 14, 2017

Mrs. Bobbie Nell Graves Sweeney, age 86, of Laurel, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Mrs. Sweeney was born on January 9, 1931 in Covington County, MS. She graduated from Jones County Jr. College, worked at Maison Blanche in New Orleans, and Paulettes Fashions and retired from Masonite Federal Credit Union. She loved golf, cooking, high heels and...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Manning

Patricia "Patti" Ann Manning

Nov 13, 2017

Patricia “Patti” Ann Dickens Manning, age 64 of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017 in Gulfport. She was a longtime hairdresser and club manager and loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jewel Nix and Crawford Dickens; brothers, James, John and Junior Dickens; Sisters, Rachel Dickens Hartman and Susan Linda Dickens....