Nov 27, 2013

Bruce Gordon Utley, 46, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Bruce was a native of Jackson, TN and a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1993. He was a US Air Force Veteran, employed at CSpire Wireless as a Network Supervisor and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Utley; daughters, Jessica (Brian) Hinkle,...

Nov 26, 2013

Mrs. Lois Ann Louviere Brant, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Mrs. Brant was a native of Franklin, LA and a longtime resident of the coast. Survivors include her husband, Doyle Brant, two daughters, Regana (John) Jones and Lori (Joe Thompson) Brant, son, Alan (Sandra) Brant, two sisters, Carol (Chester) Abbott and Leon Childress, brother,...

Nov 25, 2013

Peggy Freeman Farve, age 64, died on November 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Gene Favre; and her parents, Lonnie and Jeanne Freeman. Peggy is survived by daughter, Mitzi Favre Palazzo and husband, Frank S. Palazzo, III of Gulfport; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Taylor Palazzo; sister, Nancy Freeman of Long Beach; and brother, Vance (Lori) Freeman of...

Nov 25, 2013

Stephanie Lee Stiglets Hanzalik, 50, of Slidell, LA was received by The Lord on Monday, November 25, 2013 following a long battle with a prolonged illness. Stephanie was born to Peggy Jane Stiglets and William Douglas Stiglets Sr. in Gulfport, MS. Stephanie graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1981. She was lovingly married to James Edward Hanzalik, CAPT, USCG...

Nov 24, 2013

Shirley Mattina Joullian, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Biloxi. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, John Joullian of Biloxi; her daughters, Mary (Cecil) Sheppard of Mobile, AL, and Susan Smith and Martha (Thomas) Tyrone both of Biloxi; her son, Jay Joullian of Biloxi; her brother, Royce Mattina; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside Services...

Nov 24, 2013

Franklin D. Tucei, Jr., 53, of Ocean Springs, passed away November 24, 2013. Franklin was born April 8, 1960 in Biloxi, MS. He was a Master Carpentar and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and nature. He whole heartily cared about humanity and was very simple, authentic, family oriented, Christian man. Franklin is preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Praetouris and...

Nov 23, 2013

Loretta Margaret Romero McCravey Moma passed away peacefully at age 74 at her home on Grandmother Lane on Saturday, Nov. 23. She was born on May 20th, 1939, in d’Iberville, MS to Earleen and Clovis Romero. She graduated from d’Iberville High School in 1958 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked for the Harrison County School...

Nov 23, 2013

Lieutenant Colonel Patricia Doyle Reynolds, age 88, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November, 23, 2013, after many repeated health challenges. On this day, she was comforted and surrounded by her loving caregivers, friends, and her niece Sherie from Montana. Patricia was born in Chico, CA on January 20, 1925 to John L. and Carmelita Mitchell Doyle....

Nov 23, 2013

Mr. David Francis Guidry, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Guidry was a native of Lake Charles, LA and a resident of the coast since 1992. He was employed as a electrician with Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding and was previously employed with PFG Optical in Ocean Springs. He was also a member...

Nov 22, 2013

Gene Shelton Helm Hodges, 82, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013, in Gulfport. Mrs. Hodges was born on January 18, 1931, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in New Orleans to the late William Ellison Helm and Gussie Shelton Helm and raised in Biloxi. Following graduation from Biloxi High School, she attended Mississippi Southern College (the University of Southern Mississippi) where...

Nov 22, 2013

Georgette Juanico Acevedo was born on January 17, 1962 in Biloxi, MS to George C. Juanico, Jr. and Diane O’Neal Juanico. As a natural caring soul, Georgette received much pleasure the last 6 years by taking care of others while working in home healthcare. In her life, through all the roles she took on as a daughter, granddaughter, sister and...

Nov 18, 2013

Ms. Faye Montell – A native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Biloxi, MS for the past 60 years, died at Gulfport Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2013. Ms. Montell earned her nursing degreein 1971. In 1978 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from USM. Ms. Montell earned her Master’s in Social Work from USM in 1988....

Nov 17, 2013

Ronald Davis “Davy” Kirkland, 42, a retired Gulfport Police Sergeant, passed away November 17, 2013 in his home surrounded by his wife and children. He lost a courageous 15 month battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Audrey Kirkland, children Maci Kirkland 13, Molly Kirkland 7, Megan Eubanks 18, Millie Eubanks 13 and...

Nov 17, 2013

Thomas Patrick "Mickey" Harkins, Jr., age 80, of Gautier, MS, died Sunday, November 17, 2013. Mickey was born on February 24, 1933, in New Augusta, MS, to Gladyce Hinton and T.P. Harkins. He graduated from Petal High School in 1951 where he was a popular student athlete, excelling in football and basketball. Prior to graduating from the University of Southern...

Nov 16, 2013

Thomas P. Brochard, 69 of Ocean Springs died Saturday November 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Brochard retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 35 years of service as an Outside Machinist. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 5654 where he served for 25 years as an...

Nov 16, 2013

Jerri Lee Janelle Lacour, age 48, of Ocean Springs died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Biloxi. Jerri Lee was born in Camden, New Jersey and has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1979. Jerri Lee was fearless, sensitive, stubborn, forgiving and rebellious. She was a loyal friend, a loving daughter, a beautiful sister and a caring, dedicated and proud...

Nov 14, 2013

Nov 14, 2013

Mr. Phillip (Sonny) Burnson Jr. passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on November 14, 2013. Phillip was born in Magnolia, MS on April 24, 1941. He worked many years in the offshore oilfield industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Phillip, sister, Hannah Marilyn Baker and his loving wife, Marilyn. Survivors include his nephew, Kenny Baker,...

Nov 13, 2013

Mary Cynthia Locke Blair, an elementary teacher for 44 years, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the age of 79, in Vancleave. Cynthia was born in Wiggins, MS on February 10, 1934. She graduated from Wiggins High School and received her BS and Masters from the University of Southern Mississippi. Cynthia was a member of Vancleave United Methodist Church. Cynthia...

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Earl Derigo, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on August 19, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois. Robert retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant after 25 years of service and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He met his beautiful wife, Thanh Nguyen, in Vietnam and...