Obituaries

Donald R.  Jones

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Gail Elaine Anderson

Gail Elaine Anderson

Apr 6, 2016

Gail Elaine Anderson, age 73, lost her courageous battle with breast cancer on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Omaha Nebraska. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and the Eastern Star. A graduate of William Carey University with a BSN, she was retired from the V.A. Medical Center. She was...

Helen Hetrick Graham

Helen Hetrick Graham

Apr 5, 2016

Dr. Helen Hetrick Graham, age 88, died peacefully in Gulfport on Tuesday, April 5. She was a resident in Gulfport for 55 years. She was a teacher and guidance counselor at Gulfport High School, followed by 20 years in a private practice of psychotherapy. She was a graduate of USM with four degrees. Later she earned her doctorate in psychotherapy...

Henry Anthony Oliver

Henry Anthony Oliver

Apr 4, 2016

Mr. Henry Anthony Oliver, Sr., age 85, of Biloxi entered eternal life on Monday, April 4, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and D’Iberville. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a longshoreman and was a member of I.L.A. Local #1303 from 1960, retired 1989. He was a member of the V.F.W. #2434 in Biloxi and was...

Iris  Jane Orr Heinrich

Iris Jane Orr Heinrich

Apr 4, 2016

Iris Jane Orr Heinrich, age 78, of North Biloxi passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, April 3, 2016, the 21st anniversary of her mother’s passing. Iris was born September 27, 1937 in Oak Grove, Al. She was a stay at home mom and a faithful member of Lemoyne Boulevard Baptist Church. She served as...

Hildred K.  McLellan

Hildred K. McLellan

Apr 4, 2016

Hildred K. McLellan, age 96, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Ocean Springs. She was born on December 17, 1919 in Duck Hill, MS the only daughter of W.L. and Mettie Kirk. She married the late Sam R. McLellan, Jr. of Winona, MS, Mothers’ Day, 1940. After his service in World War...

Gerald "Jerry"  Salvatore Rich

Gerald "Jerry" Salvatore Rich

Apr 4, 2016

Gerald Salvatore “Jerry” Rich, born June 4, 1937, went to join his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2016. Gerald was a proud U.S. Marine, a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs, MS and a graduate of University of South Alabama. He worked for many years at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Gerald was also a former member of the Knights...

William  Charles Manning

William Charles Manning

Apr 4, 2016

William Charles Manning, Jr, 74, of Biloxi, lost his battle with cancer on Monday, April 4, 2016. He is preceded in death by his father, William Charles Manning, Sr.; and brother, John Elton Manning. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Higgins Manning; daughter, Jennifer Manning Discher (Michael); grandchildren, Hayley and Austin Discher; mother, Katherine Marie Angle Manning; brother, Michael...