Obituaries
Gary Michael Kolasa
Jun 20, 2025
Gary Michael Kolasa, 53, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2025. No services will be held at this time, but a celebration of life will be planned at a later date.
Born on December 6, 1971, in Hampton, Virginia, Gary was the beloved son of the late Peter Kolasa & Karen Kolasa, and a cherished brother to Douglas Kolasa...
Wayne Felton Garlotte
Jun 20, 2025
Wayne Felton Garlotte, born on February 20, 1953, in Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on June 20, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He graduated from high school and leaves behind a legacy, having dedicated his lifetime career to law enforcement before retiring.
Wayne is survived by his wife, Lona Fay (Lamey) Garlotte; his brother, Ray (Beverly) Garlotte; and his daughter, Angela Garlotte Lemay;...
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr.
Jun 20, 2025
Dennis Wayne Crabtree, Sr., age 78, of Ashland City, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1947, in Owensboro, KY, Dennis was the beloved son of the late Zeffie Lee and Catherine Bicket Crabtree. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the United States Navy, retiring with the rank of...
Lillian "Lil" Vaughan
Jun 20, 2025
Lillian “Lil” Vaughan, age 60, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Lil was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, living in Ocean Springs for most of her life. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and the University of Southern Mississippi. A friend to all who were lucky enough to meet...
Dirkje "Ditte" Holland
Jun 19, 2025
Dirkje “Ditte” Holland, age 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 19,2025.
Ditte was born in Amsterdam during WW II, where she grew up and lived until meeting her husband, Ray, a U.S. Air Force Airman. While being the spouse of an Airman, she spent a majority of her time raising her 2 children, Paul and Mieke, and working with preschool children...
Betty Nan Smith
Jun 19, 2025
Betty Nan Holcomb Smith, 82, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
She was born in Sumrall, MS on August 16, 1942, to John Robert Holcomb and Edith Broom Holcomb.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Clifton Smith and two brothers, John Robert Holcomb, Jr. and Charles Raymond Holcomb. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Lott...
Jean Holgate-Weems
Jun 18, 2025
Jean Holgate-Weems, born in Romford, Essex, England on February 17, 1936, and a longtime resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away at the age of 89 on June 18, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Florence Holgate; her brothers and sister, Harry, Dennis, and Margaret; her beloved husband, Buell “Rip” Weems, to whom she was married for...
Donna Frances Reiter
Jun 18, 2025
Donna Frances Reiter of Gautier, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 at her residence on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 7, 1933. She was the daughter of George and Loretta (Wheeler) Bonn.
Donna was the valedictorian of Waite High School and attended the University of Toledo. She was a member of...
Alice Sandoval
Jun 18, 2025
Alice was born May 2, 1943 in Glendale, California and grew up in Burbank, California. She passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the age of 82.
Alice attended public schools in Burbank then attended three colleges in Los Angeles, earning her Bachelor’s Degree from UCLA in Music and English and later, a Master's Degree from USC.
She...
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Philip Irwin Harvey, Jr., a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on June 1, 1964, to Philip Harvey, Sr. and Lorene Ann Harvey, Phil lived a life filled with family, friends, and simple pleasures.
Phil was a successful...
James Albert Cupps
Jun 17, 2025
James Albert Cupps was born August 26, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Albert and Anne (Vargo) Cupps and died June 17, 2025 in Ocean Springs, MS. Jim attended public schools in Pittsburgh and graduated Fox Chapel High School in 1963.
He briefly attended Thiel College in Greenville, PA and started working for Gulf Oil Research in Harmarville, PA in 1965. He...
Tony Bernard Patrick Ellis
Jun 17, 2025
Tony Bernard Patrick Ellis, age 65, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Tony was born on February 21, 1960, in France. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and furthered his education at Mississippi State University and obtained a Professional Engineer License. Throughout his career, he worked with TVA and Mississippi...
Harry Edward Crawford, Sr.
Jun 17, 2025
Harry E. Crawford Sr., age 95, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Upon his retirement from the Air Force after serving 25 years, him and his family settled in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be missed by all that knew him.
Mr. Crawford is preceded in death by his loving wife,...
Lt. Col. Norman Allyn Higgins
Jun 17, 2025
Norman “Jabo” Allyn Higgins (Lt. Col., USAF Retired), aged 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Norman was born on January 27, 1936, in Natchez, MS to Norman Woody Higgins and Allye Mae Neely Higgins. When he was in the 8th grade, he moved to Yazoo City, MS and was a 1954 graduate of Yazoo City High School....
Gloria Marie Quin Wall
Jun 16, 2025
Gloria Marie Quin Wall, age 84, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Gloria was born on June 27, 1940, in New Orleans, Louisiana and was the only daughter of Charles “Honey” Preston Quin and Mildred Marie Sandifer Quin of Osyka, Mississippi.
Gloria made a profession of faith in Christ as her...
Robert William "Billy" Baronich
Jun 16, 2025
Robert William “Billy” Baronich passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at home, surrounded by his wife and children after a 15-month war with Pancreatic Cancer.
Billy was born in Biloxi, MS, and is the oldest of two sons from Bobby and Jerry Kay Baronich.
After graduating from high school, Billy enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served his country for...
Allan E. Southworth, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Allan E Southworth, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Allan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his son, Allan Southworth, Jr.; grandson, Michael Allan Southworth; sister, Linda Southworth; and parents, Ollie and Alda Southworth.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Southworth; children, Diane Southworth McKee,...
Nancy C. Landrum
Jun 13, 2025
Nancy Caranna Landrum departed this life on Friday, June 13, 2025, just a few days short of her 76th birthday.
Nancy graduated from Biloxi High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Lanny Landrum; parents, Cono A. Caranna and Katherine Caranna; brother, Cono A. Caranna II; and grandson, Adam Ross...
Edward Hickman
Jun 12, 2025
Edward Hickman, age 69, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Edward was the beloved son of the late Nettie Joyce Scarborough Hickman and William L. Hickman. He was also preceded in death by his nephew, Darrell Hickman.
Edward is lovingly remembered by his brothers, Glen Hickman, Wayne Hickman and his wife Triena, Brad Hickman and his wife Dena; and his sister,...
Patricia D. Dunbar
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia Diane Park Dunbar, 65, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully into the Father's loving arms on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Patricia was born on February 1, 1960 in Tupelo, MS to Roy D. Park and Jimmie Thelma Curry Poole. She retired from Huntington Ingalls after 27 years as a finance analyst with several groups in the shipyard. She loved...
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