Obituaries
Wilda Seymour Creech
Nov 1, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Wilda Seymour Creech, who departed this life on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at home in D’Iberville. Wilda was the matriarch of our family, whose kindness, generosity, and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her.
Born on January 6, 1935 in D’Iberville to Eula Mae Lawrence and...
Bobby Wade Touchstone, Sr.
Nov 1, 2025
Bobby Wade Touchstone, Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Woolmarket, MS on Saturday morning November 1, 2025. He lived 90 wonderful years! He was deeply loved by all his family, friends, and everyone he had the pleasure of knowing.
Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on April 25, 1935, Bobby lived a long, full life marked by hard work, devotion, and...
Larry Fitzgerald Byrd
Oct 30, 2025
Larry Byrd, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on October 30th, 2025 at age 61 at home with his family surrounding him.
Larry was born on October 17, 1964, at the Keesler AFB Medical Center and was raised in Biloxi. He returned to permanently live in Biloxi after serving in the Army. He graduated from Biloxi High School in the class of...
Lionel Weathersby
Oct 30, 2025
Lionel Weathersby, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
A graveside service, with honors by the U.S. Army, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Weathersby family.
Jessie Marie Smith
Oct 30, 2025
Jessie Marie Smith, age 87, was born September 17,1938 and went to be with her Savior on October 30,2025.
Jessie was one of a kind. She was the most devout Christian that you would ever meet. She spent her days studying the bible and writing her "sermons" and thoughts in her journals. Every conversation that anyone would have with Jessie would...
James Jerry Meeks, Sr.
Oct 30, 2025
James Jerry Meeks Senior (“Jerry”), age 87, passed away peacefully into the arms of his Savior at his home surrounded by his family on October 30, 2025.
Jerry was born on November 2, 1937, in Opp, Alabama to JD and Orgia Meeks.
Jerry spent his early years in Opelika, Alabama and joined the United States Air Force at the age of 19....
Paula Sherilyn Forbes
Oct 29, 2025
Paula Sherilyn Riddle Forbes, 78, of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Gulfport.
She was born in Texas to J.W. Riddle, Jr. and Willie Lorene Early Riddle. Paula was a resident of the Coast for many years. She was employed as a secretary at Bethel Lutheran Church in Biloxi. She was a member of the Gatormates and Sippin Sistas....
Anna Mae Deutsch
Oct 29, 2025
Anna Mae Deutsch, 95 years old of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Lighthouse Memory Care Facility.
She was born on November 30, 1929, in Minneapolis, MN to Emil and Catherine Rachner. She was employed as a Flight Attendant. She was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She enjoyed playing card games with friends and...
Mary Ann "Ann" Lee Felsher Moniot
Oct 28, 2025
Mary Ann “Ann” Lee Felsher Moniot of Biloxi, MS earned her wings at 9:39 a.m. Tuesday morning October 28, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born to Edwin Harley Felsher Sr. and India Adair Bennett Felsher on March 13, 1934. Ann is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Leon Moniot of Biloxi; and her brother,...
Leon Paul Balius, Jr.
Oct 28, 2025
Leon Paul Balius, Jr., 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Biloxi.
Leon was born on November 28, 1946 in Biloxi, MS to Leon P. Balius, Sr. and Eulalie Balius. He graduated from Notre Dame High School and was president of the Fleur de Lis Society for many years. Leon was employed in floor covering and...
George "Mac" Canaga
Oct 28, 2025
George McFadden Canaga, 91, was born on January 8, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and entered the triumphant church of Jesus Christ on October 28, 2025. He was the son of the late Louis McFadden and George Waite Canaga.
Mac, as he was so affectionately known, was a shining light in the lives of many. His journey on earth was marked by...
Caril V. Stephens
Oct 27, 2025
Mr. Caril V. Stephens, 95, a resident of the Green House at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community, formerly of Long Beach, Mississippi, died peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025.
Caril was born in Golden, Mississippi, on September 3, 1930, to Ernest Alvin Stephens and Emma Ann Shields Stephens. At a young age, his family moved to a small farm in the Ozark...
Hanna Spyrydonivna Khmyz
Oct 26, 2025
Hanna Spyrydonivna Khmyz, age 84, of Khmelnytsky, passed away on October 26, 2025, in Biloxi.
She was born on May 5, 1941, in Tulchyn, Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine, to parents Spyrdon and Kylyna Martynayk. Hanna earned her bachelor’s degree in business. She dedicated her professional life to public service as the Head of the Organizational Department of the Regional Trade Administration.
Hanna was...
Daniel "Dylan" Joseph Gillis III
Oct 26, 2025
Daniel “Dylan” Joseph Gillis III passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 32.
Dylan was born on March 3, 1993, he brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who knew him. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS and a 2011 graduate of Gulfport High School. Dylan was a kind and gentle soul whose smile and humor...
William Francis Schaaf Jr
Oct 26, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear brother, William Francis Schaaf Jr, affectionally known as Beaver, on October 26, 2025, just days before his 73rd birthday.
Born in Galveston, on November 11,1952, to Bill and Josephine Schaaf, Beaver was the fourth child and first son. His 3 sisters eagerly awaited his arrival...
Theresa "Rea" L. Moncrief
Oct 26, 2025
Mrs. Theresa “Rea” Moncrief, born May 15, 1926, died peacefully at home on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the age of 99.
Rea graduated from Lyman High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Perkinston. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, where she majored in Home Economics, and met her future husband, Monty Moncrief. Rea truly loved...
Joyce Inez Barnes Watzke
Oct 25, 2025
Joyce Inez Barnes Watzke passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born Joyce Inez Barnes on November 20, 1930, to John Hiram Barnes, Sr. and Genevieve Terry Barnes, Joyce lived most of her life in New Orleans. After attending Louisiana State University, she returned to New Orleans and worked at Cooper Data Systems for decades, leaving to oversee and manage Systems...
Joseph Anthony "J.A." DeIorio III
Oct 24, 2025
Joseph Anthony "J.A." DeIorio III, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home in Ocean Springs surrounded by his most beloved family.
Born on September 17, 1946 in Mangum, Oklahoma to Art & Millie DeIorio, J.A. was the first-born son. He grew up in West Biloxi where he and his younger brother, Steve, were always known to...
Larry Francis Butts
Oct 23, 2025
Larry Francis Butts, who was never entirely fond of his middle name until he learned it was chosen in honor of Francis (Frank) Sinatra, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025.
Born in Winona, Mississippi, and raised in Greenwood, Larry graduated from Murrah High School in Jackson in 1960 — during what he proudly referred to as its “glory years.” He...
Maxine Jacobs
Oct 23, 2025
Maxine J. Jacobs, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Maxine was a long-time resident of Metropolis, Illinois and Ocean Springs, MS. She was a graduate of Metropolis High School and of MS Gulf Coast Community College. Maxine was a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and worked at Ocean Springs Hospital on...
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