Obituaries
Sheila Lynn Creel Peterson
Feb 18, 2024
Sheila Lynn Creel Peterson, 61, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 in Gulfport.
She was born in Richton, MS and was a longtime resident of the Coast. Mrs. Peterson was a member of the Free Church of God and she loved and walked with God. She loved her family and her pride and joy were her grandchildren...
Henry Munson, III
Feb 18, 2024
Henry Alden Munson III, 79, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was born May 5, 1944, in Baton Rouge, LA to Henry A Munson Jr. and Jeanette Lajeune.
After graduating high school, Henry began working. Throughout his life, he worked at Klein Peter Dairy, Dow Chemical Company, and Belle BR Casino. In his free time, he enjoyed...
Frances "Fran" Elvira Vargas
Feb 18, 2024
Frances "Fran" Elvira Vargas age 60 of Ocean Springs passed away on February 18th, 2024, in her home.
Fran was born in Lompoc, California to Remedios and William Bergdal. She graduated from Morris Knolls High School in Denville, New Jersey. Over the years, she worked at Bankers, was a medical transcriptionist, and volunteered at the Humane Society. She was the third...
Alice Jean Weems
Feb 18, 2024
Alice Weems, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on February 18, 2024 at home surrounded by family that loved her greatly.
Alice was born September 1, 1958 in Pascagoula. She attended MGCCC. Alice was a loving a caring person who spent many of her working years helping others as a nurse. She put others above herself and loved to make people...
Salvatore John Bonello
Feb 16, 2024
Salvatore “Sam” J. Bonello passed away on February 16, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 87. Salvatore was a longtime resident of the Biloxi, MS, area. He also lived many years in southwestern Missouri.
Born in Detroit, MI, he moved as a young boy with his family to Los Angeles, CA, where he eventually attended Bakersfield College and received...
James Dean Rudd
Feb 16, 2024
James Dean Rudd, 64, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at home in Vancleave, MS.
He was born March 25, 1959 in Iowa to James A. Rudd and Nellie Heidbreder Rudd and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1992. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and was employed as Security Director...
Don Garrett Leo
Feb 14, 2024
Don Garrett Leo died and went to be with the Lord on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2024, at about 3:45 PM.
Don was born May 1, 1934, in Cleveland, OH, the only child of Ralph and Muriel Leo. He attended Cleveland Heights High School and earned a BA at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH, a MSEE at the US Naval...
Wallace Eugene Blanchard, Jr.
Feb 14, 2024
Philippians 3:21 (NLT)
He will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his control.
Wallace Eugene Blanchard, Jr., age 58, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. He had a love for family, friends, food, music, and Wheel of Fortune. He was dearly loved...
Rebecca Irvin Escude
Feb 13, 2024
Rebecca Irvin Escude passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024 at the age of 77 while surrounded by her loved ones. Rebecca was born on February 3, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama and was a resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. She was the daughter of W.C. and Prudie Irvin.
Rebecca is survived by her daughter, Angela Escude Cavin (Bob) and her two grandchildren,...
Thomas "Tom" Gene Forler
Feb 13, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Forler departed this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Betty Forler; and his beloved brother, Daniel.
Tom is survived by his loving wife, June. Joining their mother in grief are his children, Heather Forler, David (Dlayni) Forler, Danielle [Scott] Roberts, Amber Forler, Jonathon Forler and Sarah (Roy) Sullivan; his grandchildren,...
William "Bill" McWhirter
Feb 13, 2024
William “Bill” McWhirter, aged 86, of Gautier, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024.
Bill was a proud graduate of Boise High School before serving in the Air Force and Air National Guard. After an honorable discharge, he pursued higher education, eventually finding his way to Gautier, MS, where he co-owned and operated the Ocean Springs Airport...
Larry Lynn Feister
Feb 13, 2024
Larry L. Feister, 74, of Ocean Springs, passed away on February 13, 2024, at his home.
Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Clyde and Elva (Stauffer) Feister. He was the husband of Linda (Taranto) Feister with whom he shared 20 years of marriage.
Larry served in both the US Navy and Mississippi Air National Guard for over...
Alice Dorothy Simon Neal
Feb 11, 2024
Alice Simon Neal passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024 in Biloxi.
Born on February 6, 1919, Alice lived a remarkably healthy life which lasted an amazing 105 years and 5 days. She is remembered as a lady of quiet dignity doing her best with very little recognition. Her name brings a smile to all who knew and loved her. She...
Samuel "Sam" Kirsch
Feb 11, 2024
Samuel Kirsch “Sam” gained his eternal rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Gulfport, MS at the age of 94. Sam will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, love for family and always lending a helping hand. To know him was to love him and the many great memories he leaves behind are a testament to who he was.
Sam was...
Michael David Saucier
Feb 10, 2024
Michael David Saucier, 69, of Lake Kiowa, TX passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Texas.
Mr. Saucier was born on May 9, 1954 in Gulfport, MS to Nolan and Bobbie Saucier and graduated from Gulfport High School. He was the owner of an oil and gas company. Mr. Saucier loved his faith and especially his family. He enjoyed football,...
Roxane Marie Letort Radich
Feb 10, 2024
Roxane Marie Letort Radich, 68, passed away at 12:20 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Mobile’s Providence Hospital.
She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She graduated from St. Martin High School class of ’73, where she played basketball and ran track. She worked at casinos, restaurants, and golf courses throughout her career, always wearing a smile on...
Pearlie Lee White
Feb 10, 2024
Mr. Pearlie Lee White, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Mr. White was born in Franklin, MS on November 6, 1928. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. Mr. White enjoyed hunting.
Mr. White is survived by his wife, Elizabeth T. White.
The family wishes to extend a special...
Miriam Joan "JoAnn" Motes
Feb 9, 2024
JoAnn, a resident of Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ocean Springs, MS passed on to eternal life February 09, 2024 at the age of 85. She lived a wonderful life and should be beautifully honored and remembered. She was loved. She will be missed.
JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents, Archie Prentiss Ishie, Sr. and Helen Marie...
Delores Sablich Barras
Feb 9, 2024
Delores Sablich Barras, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, a dear friend, loving mother, grandmother and sister, journeyed to her heavenly rest and eternal home on Friday, February 9, 2024 at the age of 93.
Born November 10, 1930, in the growing up era where family, heritage and faith were valued, she was the youngest of 4 children, born to...
Barbara Jean Keegan Felder
Feb 9, 2024
Following a recent fall, Barbara Jean Keegan Felder, age 82, of Gulfport, MS went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2024.
Barbara was born in Pascagoula on August 14, 1941. She and her brother grew up in Biloxi. Barbara graduated from Biloxi High School and then attended Touro Nursing College in New Orleans, LA. She worked as a Home...
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