Obituaries
Wilson Wesley Arnold
Nov 24, 2025
It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I must inform you of the passing of my beloved father, Wilson Arnold. He departed peacefully on November 24, 2025.
Beyond his role as a devoted parent, he was a pivotal figure in my life, serving as both a cherished companion and an invaluable mentor throughout my formative years. His wisdom,...
David Michael Jahn
Nov 24, 2025
David Michael Jahn, age 30, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
David was born on October 23, 1995, in Grayslake, IL. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Iowa State University in December 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a minor in General Business.
David proudly followed in his grandfather's footsteps and joined the...
Dale Mathias Mrozinski
Nov 24, 2025
Dale Mathias Mrozinski, 67, passed away in Gulfport, MS on November 24, 2025.
Born on March 16, 1958, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Emil Mrozinski and Joan Endal. Dale lived several years in Paducah, Kentucky before moving to the Gulf Coast in 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Mrozinski and Joan Endal.
Dale is survived by his wife, Laura Jean...
Joyce Evelyn French Clark
Nov 24, 2025
Joyce Evelyn French Clark, 97, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 in Ocean Springs. Joyce was born in Gulfport, MS on August 20, 1928 to Ruth and Everett French.
Our mother was many things to many people, Friend, Wife, Mother, Grandmother; she was loved. I found taped in her address book poems from different newspapers over...
James "Jimmie" T. Shoemaker, Jr.
Nov 24, 2025
James “Jimmie” T. Shoemaker, Jr., 72, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away at his home on November 24, 2025.
Born on November 14, 1953, in Biloxi, MS, Jimmie was the son of James T. Shoemaker, Sr. (October 18, 2021) and Marjorie Rose (Marion) Shoemaker (April 19, 2019). He is also preceded in death by his brother- in-law, Roscoe A. Wilkerson who passed...
Gratia Simmons Dresback
Nov 23, 2025
Gratia Simmons Dresback, age 90, of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
Gratia was born on January 11, 1935, in Columbia, MS. The family moved to Magnolia when she was four, to Brookhaven at age eleven, and back to Magnolia when she was fifteen. Gratia claimed Magnolia as her Hometown. The family moved to New Orleans, LA, in 1952,...
John Michael Davis
Nov 22, 2025
John Michael Davis passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the age of 78, in Gulfport, MS.
To remember Michael’s life is to write about a person from years ago. A lifelong native of Mississippi, his time was once filled with music, chess, books, fishing and family. He was brilliant, inquisitive and born with a natural ability to comprehend complex...
Raymond "Ray" D. Frazier
Nov 22, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Davis Frazier, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 22, 2025 due to complications from COPD and asthma. Ray lived a life marked by service, devotion and a deep love for his family. A proud U.S. Marine veteran, he carried the values of honor, courage and commitment throughout his life.
Ray was preceded in death by...
Harry Charles "Chuck" Day
Nov 22, 2025
Harry Charles “Chuck” Day, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Chuck was born on March 9, 1929, in Chattanooga, TN. He attended college for 3 years and joined the US Air Force, where he was a Master Sergeant and served for 20 years.
Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Day; mother, Lela Day; and...
Jack Tufnell
Nov 22, 2025
Jack Tufnell passed peacefully in his sleep on November 22, 2025. He was 88 years old. Jack was born in Manistique, Michigan, on February 27, 1937, and graduated from Manistique High School in 1954. He then joined the U.S. Navy serving on numerous ships and saw duty in Korea and two tours in Vietnam. During which time he was awarded...
Hilda Ann Seymour Strayham
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Hilda Ann Seymour Strayham of D’Iberville who went to her heavenly father with her family by her side, on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the age of 90. Hilda, the matriarch of our family was born on January 6, 1935 in D’Iberville to parents Eula Mae Lawrence...
Naomi Wise Bolton
Nov 22, 2025
Naomi Wise Bolton — known variously as Naomi, Rusty, Pot, Coochie, Coo, Aunt Coo, and eventually the title she wore best, Granny — danced her way into Heaven on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the remarkable age of 97. She left this world just as she lived in it: peacefully, on her own terms, and with Jesus waiting for her.
Born...
Margaret Kuljis McMahon
Nov 22, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Margaret Kuljis McMahon on November 22, 2025, at the age of 99 years old.
Margaret entered this world on October 24, 1926 to her loving parents, Sam and Mary Kuljis. She was blessed with two sisters, Vencentia Kuljis Trahan and Teresa Kuljis Ward.
She was preceded in death...
Emma Jean "Jeannie" Reeves
Nov 22, 2025
Emma Jean “Jeannie” Reeves, age 85, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Born on February 24, 1940, Jeannie lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
As a teacher and businesswoman, Jeannie inspired countless lives with her passion for learning, her unwavering determination, and her boundless generosity. She embraced life to the...
Alexander Raymond Rutkowsky, Jr.
Nov 21, 2025
Alexander Raymond Rutkowsky, Jr passed away on November 21, 2025 at the age of 76.
Alexander was born on October 28, 1949 in Jersey City, NJ. He graduated from Franklin High School in Franklin, NJ. He served in the US Army for 4 years and retired as a mailman in 2006.
Survivors include his sister, Joanne Rutkowsky; and cousins, Bobby and Janet...
Louis Isadore Scara
Nov 21, 2025
Louis Isadore Scara, 83, departed his earthly home in Ocean Springs, MS, for a home in Heaven Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.
Louis was born May 12, 1942, in Biloxi to Louis Joseph Scara, an Ingalls Shipbuilder, and Mildred Margaret “Maggie” (Tiblier) Scara, a homemaker.
After graduating Biloxi High School, Louis married Linda Kay (Mallette) Scara of Saucier, MS, with whom he raised...
Spencer Frederick Smith
Nov 20, 2025
Battle Bulletin: Reveille for the Last Time
Spencer Frederick Smith, 62, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Though his final months were filled with more battles than most will ever face, he met every challenge with the same grit, humor, and stubborn determination that defined his entire life.
Born on Friday, September 13, 1963,...
Ida Morris Fillion
Nov 20, 2025
Ida Morris Fillion, 86, of Biloxi, passed away on November 20, 2025.
Ida was born on May 26, 1939, in Maine to parents Leon and Shirley Graffam Morris. Ida worked as a stitcher in numerous shoe factories in the Lewiston and Auburn area in Maine throughout her life. She was an avid reader and was happiest when she was on the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2025
Nov 20, 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm.
Donald Christopher Gonzalez, Sr.
Nov 19, 2025
Donald Christopher Gonzalez, Sr., age 63, born on November 25, 1961, in New Orleans, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Donald built a career as a skilled fence installer, a job he took great pride in and truly loved for more than twenty years. His work reflected his character, strong and dependable. Donald loved to...
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