Obituaries
Steven J. Beech
Jun 26, 2025
Steven J. Beech, 62, of Pass Christian died Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Pass Christian.
Mr. Beech was born in Chicago, IL and had been a resident of Pass Christian for 36 years. He was affiliated with Quality Printing in Gulfport until his retirement. Printing and type setting was more than a job for Mr. Beech; it was his hobby.
Survivors include...
Rose Elaine Colegrove
Jun 26, 2025
Rose Elaine Dees Colegrove, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Rose was born January 30th, 1946, in Milford, MI to George Daniel and Goldie Phoebe Priestly Dees. She attended Milford High School in Milford, MI. Rose was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1970 and attended the Ocean Springs Church of...
Billy Murry Kuhn
Jun 26, 2025
Billy Murry “Butch” Kuhn passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 65. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and deep love for music, Butch lived life with warmth, generosity, and a spirit that drew people to him wherever he went.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Jan Roderick and William M. Kuhn (Bill) and...
Donald "Don" G. Balius, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Donald "Don" G. Balius, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Don was known for his big laugh, outgoing spirit, friendships and the love for his family.
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Don worked with his father, Donald Sr., and his brothers at the family’s welding business for over 50 years. As a skilled welder and fabricator,...
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was a strong and loving father who modeled the care of his Heavenly Father well to his family.
Earl was born on November 1, 1937, in Osyka, Mississippi and was the oldest son of Earl “Brewer” Wall,...
Brently Harrell
Jun 26, 2025
Brently Harrell, 47, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on August 4, 1977, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Brently lived a life marked by ambition, determination, and a deep commitment to those around him.
A proud graduate of Ocean Springs High School and the University of Mississippi, Brently carried his strong will and intelligence into every endeavor. In...
Beverly Ann Bindl
Jun 25, 2025
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Ann Guidry Bindl, who died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. She was 76 years old.
Born on January 25, 1949, Beverly was a woman of immense strength and a true caretaker at heart. She dedicated her...
Mike "Pop" Urbani
Jun 25, 2025
Mike “Pop” Urbani, 62 of Vancleave, MS died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Moss Point, MS.
Mike was born on July 20, 1962 to his parents, Patricia Gamblin McElhenney and Larry Urbani in San Francisco, CA. He attended and graduated from Vancleave High School and did go to MS Gulf Coast MS in Gautier. Mike was baptized and found and was...
Buster Charles Taylor
Jun 25, 2025
Buster Charles Taylor, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Gautier, MS, with his wife and stepson at his side.
Mr. Taylor was born in Newport Beach, CA, on November 21, 1929. He graduated from Pierce Junior College in Los Angeles with an AA degree. Mr. Taylor proudly served in the U.S. Navy from...
Beatrice Mae "Granny" Vermeulen
Jun 25, 2025
Beatrice Mae Vermeulen, known as Bea or possibly more often "Granny", passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born on May 1st, 1945 to Ben and Hazel Blunk, who worked a farm in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was one of thirteen children. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her children, Donna, Jim and Allen; her grandchildren, James, Tré, Kegan...
Oliver Thomas "Peanut" Collier
Jun 25, 2025
Oliver Thomas “Peanut” Collier, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Oliver was born and raised in southern Mobile County, AL and lived in Biloxi, MS for most of his adult life. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Arthur and Dorothy Collier. Despite completing...
Mary Bankston
Jun 24, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Bankston on June 23, 2025 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born September 11, 1931, in Jones County Mississippi, Mary Bankston was a young avid reader. Mary would hide from her sister Doris in...
Davona "Dee" Ayn Dougherty Mitchell
Jun 24, 2025
Davona “Dee” Ayn Dougherty Mitchell, born September 20, 1965 in Harrisburg, PA, joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Dee spent her early years in Harrisburg, PA, Mobile, AL, Brindisi, Italy, Ocean Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Vancleave High School as the class valedictorian. Dee attended The University of Southern Mississippi receiving her...
Archer Clyde Landstreet
Jun 24, 2025
Archer Clyde “Archie Man” Landstreet, age 2, of Vancleave, Mississippi, walked into Heaven hand-in-hand with Jesus on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Children’s of Mississippi Hospital in Jackson, following a courageous six-month battle with a rare form of leukemia.
Archer was born on November 17, 2022, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to his loving parents Curtis R. “Rob” and Tammy L. Landstreet....
Christal "Chrissy" Spencer Dessommes
Jun 22, 2025
Christal (Chrissy) Spencer Dessommes, age 64, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025.
Born on January 5, 1961, Chrissy was a vibrant and unforgettable presence in the lives of all who knew her. From a young age, Christal displayed an extraordinary spirit, shining as an award-winning gymnast in her childhood. Later in life, she found immense joy and...
William Davis Majure
Jun 22, 2025
William “Bill” Davis Majure, age 78, passed away on June 22, 2025 at his home in Ocean Springs after a three-year battle with lung cancer.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edwin and Vivian Louise (Smith) Majure, his brother, James Edwin Majure, and his first wife, Katherine Lynn (Webster) Majure. He is survived by his current wife, Cynthia...
William Gorenflo Curtis
Jun 21, 2025
William (Bill) Gorenflo Curtis of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 82.
Bill was raised in Biloxi, MS, and shared many stories of him and his friends’ adventures growing up. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1961, attended Perkinson Jr College and received his BS degree from the University of Southern Mississippi...
Roy Stephen "Steve" Cook
Jun 21, 2025
Roy Steven Cook, affectionately known as Steve, was born on December 6, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Steve passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 21, 2025. He was a cherished member of his community and a dedicated professional who worked in maintenance within the gaming industry.
Steve was known for outgoing personality and his love for...
Theresa Esther McInnis
Jun 21, 2025
McInnis, Theresa Esther (nee Wasielak), died June 21, 2025 at The Pillars of Biloxi, MS. Terri was born January 16, 1942 in New Britain, CT, and graduated Belin (CT) High School in 1960. Terri was pre-deceased by husband James Thomas “Tom” McInnis and by parents Stephen J. Wasielak and Rita L. (nee Auclair) Wasielak. Terri is survived by her daughter...
Anna DeBoard Kirby
Jun 21, 2025
Anna DeBoard Kirby passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025 at the age of 98 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on April 15th, 1927 in Tazewell, Virginia to the late Mittie (Gore) and John DeBoard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Alfred Kirby; a grandson, Ryan Kirby; a great grandson, Seth Kirby; and a son in...
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