Obituaries
David Earl Knowles
Nov 21, 2024
Dr. David Knowles took his final bow in this world on Saturday, November 16, after 75 years of singing, playing, teaching, learning, exploring, and deeply loving his family and friends.
A resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 25 years, David was born in Pensacola, FL. He graduated from Escambia High School and went on to study at the...
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass 2024
Nov 21, 2024
Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Mass November 21, 2024 at 6:00 pm.
Winona Elizabeth Diddlemeyer Knott
Nov 20, 2024
Winona Elizabeth Diddlemeyer Knott aged 88, passed away on November 20, 2024. She was born on July 17, 1936 in Biloxi Mississippi. She was loved by all people. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends as she didn't know a stranger. Winona also loved to shop whenever she could.
Winona is survived by her son, Stephen Lowery; daughter,...
Denny Lee Ruiz
Nov 18, 2024
Denny Lee Ruiz, age 70, peacefully passed from this life to his heavenly home on Monday, November 18, 2024. Born in Houston, Texas, November 17, 1954, Denny passed one day after his 70th birthday.
Denny began his career in auto mechanics but transitioned to offshore work in the late 1980s, where he spent over 30 years of his career. He retired...
William Michiel Hawkins
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. William Michiel “Mickey” Hawkins, 82, of Gautier, MS passed away November 17, 2024 at Ocean Springs Hospital from complications associated with kidney failure.
He was the son of Wydell and Eber Hawkins of Forest, MS.
A graduate of Forest High School, Mickey attended East Central Junior College before completing his studies at Mississippi State University, where he earned a doctorate in...
Victoria Renee Moran
Nov 17, 2024
Vicky was born in Kansas City, MO to James and Alice Moran. The oldest of 6, she sure had her hands full helping around the house, and learning how to cook for the household. She graduated from Douglas High School in 1975 and enjoyed being a member of the dance team. Her favorite job was a local pizza restaurant where...
Pastor W. Leon Bivins
Nov 17, 2024
Pastor W. Leon Bivins, also known as “Bo”, “Went” or “Leon”, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Pastor Bivins was born on February 7, 1952 in Ozark, AL to Ralph and Gladys Bivins. He attended Metallurgy School and studied welding and high-performance aircraft and missile systems. Pastor Bivins enlisted in the U....
Shirley Marie Taranto Francis
Nov 16, 2024
Shirley Marie Taranto Francis died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 83. Born on January 26, 1941, in Biloxi, Shirley grew up surrounded by the love of her family and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1958. She continued her education at Perkinston Community College, where she showcased her athletic talents on the basketball court. In 1962, Shirley...
Harvey Lee Callahan
Nov 16, 2024
Harvey Callahan, age 67, son of Doyne and Abbie Callahan of Yellville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Harvey was born July 22, 1957, and was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He was married to his loving wife, Mary, for 42 years. He was a generous soul and will be missed dearly. Harvey loved playing with his grandchildren...
Brenda J. Myers
Nov 15, 2024
Brenda J. Myers of Vancleave, MS passed away on November 15, 2024, at 8:30 pm.
She was born on March 21, 1953. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Ruth Myers; four brothers, Roy, Monroe, Paul, and James; two sisters, Edna Louise Myers and Mildred Ruth Myers Prine.
She is survived by...
Josephine Parfait
Nov 14, 2024
Josephine Parfait, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Houma, LA.
Ms. Parfait was born in Dulac, LA to Elda Lodrique and Nicholas Gregoire. Her favorite hobby was cooking for people and making sure that when you came to her home you had plenty to eat. You would always leave stuffed. One of her favorite sayings...
Jack Gabriel Dickens
Nov 14, 2024
Jack Gabriel Dickens passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2024, at 75. Born on May 25, 1949, in Gulfport, MS, he was a graduate of Gulfport High School. Dickens was a firefighter, Army veteran, and brick mason who earned "Fireman of the Year." He taught astronomy at USM and enjoyed various hobbies.
He was preceded in death by his...
Nora Kathleen Miller
Nov 13, 2024
Nora Kathleen Miller, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.
Nora was born on November 1, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia to Clyde Black and Mary Hodges. She attended Gulf Coast Community College. She was a manager of Soup Kitchen in Biloxi, manager of elementary school cafeterias, and a realtor. Nora was an avid sports fan...
Buddy Weir
Nov 13, 2024
Roy Rogers “Buddy” Weir, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport.
Buddy was born on February 8, 1947 to Jimmy and Teenie Weir of Gulfport. Buddy played football and was a Sigma Chi at Mississippi State University, where he graduated in 1969. Afterwards, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he...
John Charles Parker, Sr.
Nov 13, 2024
John Charles “Charlie” Parker, Sr., 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. John was born June 29, 1943 in Laurel, MS to John D. and Helen Parker.
Charlie was a native of Laurel-Jones County and was a lifelong resident of St. Martin. He retired as a ship fitter from the shipyard and he was of the Pentecostal Faith.
He...
Tom Chase McKenney
Nov 12, 2024
Tom McKenney, born in Lexington, KY in 1930, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky (B.S. in Agriculture) and of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (M. Sc in Zoology and Botany). He served in the US Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Lt. Col., serving in both Korea and Vietnam. Col. McKenney taught at the USMC amphibious...
Jean Ann Seymour Duhon
Nov 11, 2024
Jean Ann Seymour Duhon, 87 of D’Iberville, MS passed away on November 11, 2024.
She was born on October 18, 1937 in Biloxi, MS to Frank James Seymour and Regina Fountain Seymour. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School. Within her life, Jean was employed with South Central Bell, Borden’s Ice Cream, the Broadwater Beach Resort, IP Resort, and...
Harriet Nix Lamburth
Nov 11, 2024
Harriet Nix Lamburth, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 91.
Harriet was born in Cairo, Illinois on April 3, 1933, to Ruby and Harry Nix, the second child of four. Harriet’s mother passed away shortly after giving birth to her fourth child. After losing her mother, Harriet and her siblings were split up...
Christopher Lee Cantu
Nov 11, 2024
Christopher Lee Cantu, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a battle with cancer.
Chris was born on September 17, 1965 in Victoria, Texas to Pete and Josie Cantu. He graduated from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas and joined the U.S. Navy soon afterwards. He proudly served for 24...
Betty Jean Covich Hughes
Nov 11, 2024
Betty Jean Hughes, age 86, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Betty Jean was born in Biloxi, MS, on April 23, 1938. She was the seventh child born to Jerko (Jerry) Covich, Sr. and Lucy Kovach Covich. Betty Jean was very proud of the fact that she shared her birthdate with William Shakespeare. That coincidence proved prescient by being...
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