Obituaries
Ivery A. Tillman, Jr.
Apr 13, 2016
Mr. Ivery A. Tillman Jr. 62 was born February 8, 1954 in New Orleans, LA and departed on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Ivery was preceded in death by his father Ivery A. Tillman Sr.; grandparents Carl (Sweet Daddy) Harris Sr. and Luecresah (Sweet Mama) Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories with his loving mother Deloris C....
Kenneth R Jones
Apr 13, 2016
Kenneth R. Jones went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Utica, MS on April 14, 1944, and graduated from Forest Hill High School. Kenneth lived most of his adult life in Terry, MS. He loved life, the outdoors, and most of all his family and horses. Kenneth was a retired horse...
Gloria Myrick Fore
Apr 13, 2016
Gloria Myrick Fore, age 84, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was affectionately known to many as “Ms. Glo”. She was born in Petal, MS and moved to Gulfport after her marriage to Bill. Gloria worked at Sears (downtown and Edgewater Mall) for 37 years. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteer work...
Geraldiine Webster
Apr 12, 2016
Geraldine Webster, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was retired from Keesler Air Force Base after many years as a Training Technician in Student Accounting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy R. Webster; mother, Estelle Grantham and father, Leslie Grantham. She is survived by her daughters, Susann Harris and Roxann (Jerry) Layton; grandchildren: Amber (Kenny)...
Joivan Kitchen, USAF Retired
Apr 12, 2016
SMSgt Joivan Kitchen of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. SMSgt Kitchen was born on July 28, 1920 in Buckline, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Vina Kitchen; and his sisters and brothers, George Dale, Guy, Goldie, Mildred, Junior and Sylvia. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alma; his...
Anthony Gerard Skrmetti
Apr 11, 2016
Mr. Anthony Gerard Skrmetti, age 63, of Biloxi passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Skrmetti was a native resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a lifelong member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church. He was a self-employed contractor and former shrimper. He had a passion...
Jerrie Sue Mathews
Apr 11, 2016
Jerrie Sue Mathews, 71, of Gulfport passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 of a short illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Johnie Elmer Welch and bertha Inez Welch. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Jerome Spencer Mathews; her daughter, Esther Gras and her husband Mike; and granddaughter, Ashley Nicole Gras and her expected...
Donald R. Jones
Apr 11, 2016
Donald R. Jones , age 68 passed away on April 11, 2016 at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer and the last few months with leukemia. He was born in Biloxi and then lived in D'Iberville all his life. He graduated from D'Iberville High School in 1965. He was a United States Navy veteran and served in the...
Licinia I. Smith
Apr 11, 2016
Licinia I. Smith, 94, passed away April 11, 2016 to join her parents and husband. She was born in Graciosa, Portugal, Mrs. Smith has been a resident at D’Iberville since 1969. She is preceded in death by her husband, Weldon C. Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Maria Furtado; sons, Natalino Silva and Paulo DaSliva; sisters, Ester Temple...
Richard "Rick" A. Brown
Apr 10, 2016
Richard “Rick” Alan Brown, 56, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016. He was a long time resident of Woolmarket. He was employed at Ray Brandt Volkswagon as a certified master mechanic. Rick was a member of the Choctaw Pascagoula River Tribe and the Woolmarket Planning Commission. Rick was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice Eley Brown, two brothers, E.J....
Christopher David King
Apr 10, 2016
Christopher David King, 48, of Pearl River County passed away Sunday, April 10, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Camp Pendleton, CA and was a resident of Pearl River County for most of his life. He was a graduate of Pearl River Central High School, Pearl River Community College and University of Southern Mississippi. He was a special education...
Sarah Jean Rushing
Apr 10, 2016
On Sunday morning, April 10, 2016, Sarah Jean Rushing, age 20, of Ocean Springs, MS went to heaven to join her MawMaw and her Daddy in peace. Sarah was a 2014 graduate of St. Martin High School and a Radiology student at MGCCC. She enjoyed the outdoors, especially tubing, fishing and mud riding. Sarah had a big heart and was...
Jamie D. "Buck" Ferguson
Apr 9, 2016
Jamie D. "Buck" Ferguson Jr., 57, passed away in his home early Saturday morning. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ferguson; devoted father of Brandy, Jennifer, Carrie, & Betty Jean (Bryan) Ferguson; proud grandfather of James, Sebastian, Emma, Brennan, Jaxson, Addyson, & Jylliann; loving son of Betty Lou Ferguson and the late Jamie D. Ferguson Sr; dear brother of...
Joseph "Joe" Anthony Toche
Apr 9, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Anthony Toche, Jr., 99, died Friday, April 9, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. Joe was born to Joseph Anthony Toche, Sr. and Mary Olivia Ryan Toche on April 4, 1917 in Biloxi, MS. He was the youngest of nine children. Joe was a master carpenter. Early in his career, he worked at Higgins Shipyard in New Orleans building...
Gloria Murguia Quave
Apr 9, 2016
Gloria Murguia Quave was surrounded by her loving family when she went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born in San Antonio, TX where she met and married her husband, Lynrose Fabian Quave, Sr of D’Iberville, MS. In 1945 she became a resident of D’Iberville, Ms. Gloria was very active in Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Thomas William Howard
Apr 8, 2016
T. William Howard passed away on April 8, 2016, from complications of dementia. He is survived by his wife, Nancy English Howard; sister, Theresa (Bob) Culling; sons, William Howard and Patrick Howard, both of Gulfport, Sean Howard (Deda), Baton Rouge, and Tim ((Ji Young) Howard of Honolulu, Hi. Three stepchildren, Darrel (Teri) Kramer, TN, Mark Kramer, CA, and Jenifer (John)...
Peter "Matthew" Skrmetta
Apr 7, 2016
Peter “Matthew” Skrmetta Jr., 59, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in the presence of his family at his parents’ home in Biloxi. Matt was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and worked in his family’s business Ship Island Excursions for over 30 years. Matt will be remembered as a kind, warm hearted individual that never met a stranger. He...
James Henry
Apr 7, 2016
Mr. James Meyer Henry, age 68, died Thursday, April 7, 2016, in Biloxi. Mr. Henry was born in Hattiesburg, MS and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a 1966 graduate of Gulfport High School and a U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of Vietnam. During his military service he received many citations and awards including...
Marion Edwin Thompson
Apr 7, 2016
Marion Edwin Thompson III, age 63, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016. He was born on June 14, 1952 in Ft. Walton Beach, FL. Edwin enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, and was always there to support them. He enjoyed fishing and spending time on the water. Edwin had a big heart and loved taking care of...
Susan Frances Plomb
Apr 6, 2016
Susan Frances Plomb, 59, of Biloxi died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 in Biloxi. A private service was held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport was in charge of arrangements.
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