Obituaries
Cynthia Ann Bush
Aug 15, 2025
Cynthia Ann Bush, 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Gulfport.
Cynthia was born in Waterloo, IA to Annie Lewis and Roosevelt Davenport on December 31, 1960. She attended East High School and went on to receive her LPN from Rockford School of Practical Nursing (1979) and proceeded to serve for 41years spreading love and kindness...
Brenda Elizabeth Haise Johnston
Aug 14, 2025
Brenda Elizabeth Haise Johnston, lovingly known as “Mimi” and “Bim-Bim”, left us on August 14, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home in Biloxi. Brenda was born and raised in Biloxi, the daughter of Lucille (Blacksher) Haise and Fred Wallace Haise, Sr., who preceded her in death.
She devoted 30 years...
Kathleen Cecilia Malone
Aug 13, 2025
Kathleen Cecilia Malone, 72, of D’Iberville, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Born on October 23, 1952, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Frank Paul Broussard and Mary Margaret Broussard. She attended Biloxi High School and later worked as a welder at Huntington Ingalls, where she was admired for her skill, determination,...
John "Jack" Hamilton Gottsche
Aug 13, 2025
John “Jack” Hamilton Gottsche, 83, passed away on August 13, 2025 in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born in Biloxi, MS on September 17, 1941 to Albert Lynd Gottsche, Sr. and Inez Mae Kettles Gottsche. He graduated high school from Columbia Military Academy and then earned a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1964, where...
Cecille Lucretia Gregoire
Aug 12, 2025
Cecille "Sis" Lucretia Gregoire, sister, aunt/tante, mother, nanny/nanan, and grandmother gracefully departed this life surrounded by love and family on August 12th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Born in Dulac, Louisiana on March 21st, 1941, Cecille spent 49 years of her life there, raising her daughter, Melinda, and devoting her career to the seafood industry, until settling in Biloxi, Mississippi in...
Joshua "Josh" Brandon Smith
Aug 12, 2025
Joshua “Josh” Brandon Smith, 36 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 12, 2025.
He was born on December 27, 1988 in Mobile, AL to Samuel “Sam” and Jamie Smith. He was a graduate of Pascagoula High School. He attained his BSN from William Carey and was actively working towards a Doctorate Degree from LSU. He was employed as an...
Matthew Guy Bernardo
Aug 12, 2025
Matthew Guy Bernardo, 46, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, in Pascagoula.
Born on September 15, 1978, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Matthew was the beloved son of Guy and Althea Bernardo. He attended Mississippi State University and went on to serve his country proudly in the United States Navy from 2000 to 2004.
Following his service, Matthew built...
Joan Alice Bourque
Aug 12, 2025
Joan Alice Bourque, a devoted wife, beloved mother, treasured MeMaw, dear sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on August 7, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Joan was the daughter of Harold Sr. and Margaret Stringer. From the moment she entered the world, Joan brought joy, warmth, and compassion...
Tracie Marie Tate
Aug 12, 2025
Tracie Marie Tate, age 58, of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday August 12th, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.
Tracie was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, carrying its southern spirit, ever welcoming and resilient. She had an amazing heart, a deep care for her family and friends, and consistently put her loved ones first....
David Carlisle Gilcrease
Aug 10, 2025
David Carlisle Gilcrease passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family in his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
David was born on February 23, 1960 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Dorrice and Elmer Gilcrease. David graduated in 1978 from Delta Heritage Academy in Buras, Louisiana. David spent his young adult life working with...
Beverly Diane Pugh
Aug 10, 2025
Beverly Diane Pugh, age 74, of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 10, 2025. She was born in Kokomo, Mississippi, and lived a life full of love, devotion, and care for her family, friends, and beloved pets.
She was preceded in death by her father, Van Harold Turnage; her mother, Mary Rose Campbell Turnage; and her...
Father Dennis J. Carver
Aug 10, 2025
Father Dennis J. Carver, 72 years old, of Lucedale, Miss., passed away on Aug. 10, 2025, at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, Miss., after a short battle with lung cancer.
Father Dennis was born on Oct. 24, 1952, in Bay St. Louis, Miss. He was the youngest of four children born to Edith and Warren Carver.
After graduating from St. Stanislaus...
Maria Isabel Frallic
Aug 9, 2025
Maria Isabel Frallic of Diamondhead, MS passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Maria grew up in Madrid, Spain before moving to Pensacola, FL where she met her husband and the love of her life, Bruce Frallic. Together they raised their three daughters who they leave behind: Susan Weldy (Jay), Karen Crumpton (Rich) and Diana Lynne Frallic. She is survived...
Kevin Chevalier
Aug 9, 2025
Kevin Louis Chevalier, 54, of Biloxi passed away peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Born March 23, 1971, in Belle Chasse, LA, Kevin lived a life rooted in family and principle.
For over 25 years, Kevin worked with dedication and integrity as a slot auditor and technician in the casino industry. Most recently, he devoted his...
Fred "Freddie" Leon Hill Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Fred Leon Hill Jr. "Freddie", age 50, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Freddie was born on March 10, 1975, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to the late Fred Leon Hill Sr. and Helen Marie Hill. He graduated from St. Martin High School and later earned an Associates Degree from Virginia College.
Freddie was employed...
Lona Fay Lamey Garlotte
Aug 9, 2025
Lona Fay Lamey Garlotte, age 65 , of Latimer, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Born on October 13, 1959 in Biloxi, Ms, she was the beloved daughter of Cleve Lamey and Barbara Lamey Montgomery. She was known for her stubbornness and strong willed personality. No matter the situation she always had a way of bringing...
Jeffery L. Fisher
Aug 9, 2025
Jeff Fisher, age 66, of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Jeff lived his life with unwavering integrity, honesty, and a strength of character. His career was a reflection of his dedication to doing what was right, and he worked to achieve his goals, earning the respect of all who knew him.
A devoted and loving husband, Jeff’s...
Gregory P. Mangin
Aug 9, 2025
Gregory Paul “Greg” Mangin, 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away in Ocean Springs Hospital on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, he was a retired member of IBEW #903. Greg graduated from the Notre Dame High School class of 1975 and became a journeyman electrician through the local union. He traveled throughout the country, and as far...
Lloyd "Big Daddy" Harris
Aug 9, 2025
Lloyd Harris of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.
Born on February 9, 1931, in Big Laurel, Kentucky, to Cindy and Daniel Harris, Lloyd grew up with a strong sense of family and hard work. He later made Ocean Springs his lifelong home, where he built a life...
Robert William "Billy" Dingman, Jr.
Aug 8, 2025
Robert William “Billy” Dingman Jr., 56, of Gulfport, MS passed peacefully at home on August 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the love of his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Dingman; his cherished son, Jack Mann; his parents, Robert Dingman Sr. and Patricia Dingman; his sister, Patti Schankin; his sister-in-law, Heather Dedeaux; his...
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