Obituaries

Sadi Issa

Sadi Issa

Feb 14, 2025

Memory eternal!

It is with profound sadness that we announce the fallen asleep in the Lord of our beloved mother, Sadi Issa, who passed away on February 14, 2025.

 She is survived by her devoted husband, Wadi Maloof; and her loving children, Fouzi and wife Nawal and kids, Judi and Jennifer, Dr. Mousa and wife, Nadine and daughter Carina, Fidaa, Fadia Ghada...

Thomas Henry "Tommy" Barrett

Thomas Henry "Tommy" Barrett

Feb 13, 2025

Thomas Henry “Tommy” Barrett, age 78, of Long Beach, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home, after a long battle with prostate cancer, with his wife, Amy L. Barrett and his faithful dog, Reba, by his side.

Tommy was born on September 7, 1946 in Gulfport, MS. He graduated from the University of...

Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor

Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor

Feb 12, 2025

Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Jimmy was born on April 29, 1968 to Harold Dean James "Joe" Saylor and Doris Mae Saylor. He was a 1986 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. After high school, Jimmy joined the United States Air Force Reserve and attended...

Carol "Terri" Collins Ezelle

Carol "Terri" Collins Ezelle

Feb 12, 2025

Carol ”Terri” Collins Ezelle, born February 25, 1948, went to be with the Lord in Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Terri was born in Collins. She lived most of her adult life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Terri was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved all animals and they loved her.

Terri was preceded in death by her...

Paul Haskel "Papa" Bullard

Paul Haskel "Papa" Bullard

Feb 11, 2025

Paul Haskel Bullard “Papa”, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by 4 of his greatest blessings, his granddaughter and 3 great-granddaughters.

Paul was born on August 28, 1927 in Monroe, OK to George and Gordya Bullard. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received an honorable discharge in...

Roberto P. Barcala MD

Roberto P. Barcala MD

Feb 11, 2025

Roberto P. Barcala MD of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 11, 2025 after a hard fought battle with IPF.

Dr. Barcala was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The first person in his family to go to college, he graduated from medical school at the age of 22 and went on to have an illustrious career as a Cardiologist...

Winnie Maxwell Beaucaire

Winnie Maxwell Beaucaire

Feb 11, 2025

Winnie Maxwell Beaucaire, 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Winnie was born on August 14, 1943 in Elberton, GA, to parents JC and Laura Maxwell.

She studied Psychology and English at Solano College.

She worked as an executive assistant for Space Master International. She has also served on the board of the Derick Hall One Percent Foundation since...

Phyllis Anne McDonald

Phyllis Anne McDonald

Feb 11, 2025

Our beloved sister, Phyllis Anne McDonald, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

Phyllis was born Christmas Eve 1946. She was a gift to our family and her many lifelong friends.

Phyllis loved painting and was a very talented artist. She used many different mediums: pastels, charcoal, sketching, pen and ink, and watercolors. Watercolors were probably her favorite. She...

Cynthia S. Hamilton

Cynthia S. Hamilton

Feb 10, 2025

Cynthia S. "Cindy" Hamilton, 71, of Pass Christian, MS passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 after a courageous and inspiring 4 year fight against a very rare gallbladder cancer.

Cindy was a 10 year long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast after living most of her life around the Atlanta area. She was a retired certified court reporter after 30...

Fran Rosscup

Fran Rosscup

Feb 10, 2025

Francine H. Rosscup (Fran), 87, of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away in her sleep on Monday, Feb 10th at her home in Lake-O-Pines.

Fran was born in Leicester, England on September 26, 1937. She was an active member of the Methodist Church for over 30 years, and enjoyed singing with the choir and attending Bible study with members at both Vancleave and...

Dr. Thomas L. Longnecker

Dr. Thomas L. Longnecker

Feb 10, 2025

Dr. Thomas L. Longnecker, age 79, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Thomas was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 9, 1945. He was a dedicated educator who enjoyed teaching math and science. He also loved coaching girls’ soccer and was very proud of his winning team.

Thomas had many hobbies including composing music, acting and directing...

Linda Jones Coats

Linda Jones Coats

Feb 10, 2025

Linda Jones Coats, 77, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:04 am. Linda was born August 11, 1947, in Forest City, Arkansas. The Arkansas native was the only child and daughter of the late Cecil and Billye Jones.Linda Coats was full of many wonderful attributes. A role model as a Christian wife, mother and grandmother,...

Joshua Bruce Peterson Jr.

Joshua Bruce Peterson Jr.

Feb 8, 2025

Joshua Bruce Peterson, Jr. AKA “Hair”, “Hillbilly” and “Baby Jesus”, age 17, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 in Saucier.

He was born on January 9, 2008, in Gulfport to Joshua Peterson, Sr. and Caryle Peterson. He attended West Harrison High School and was a recent high school graduate.  Joshua also attended the college of "hard knocks"....

Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo

Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo

Feb 8, 2025

Jonathan "Jon" Hartman Gazzo, 54, of Biloxi, passed away on February 8, 2025, at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Jon, a devoted husband, father, and accomplished professional, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, leadership, and love. A native of Biloxi, Mississippi, Jon was born in Tampa, Florida, on March 25, 1970, to Joseph Franklin Gazzo II and Jean Senseney Gazzo...

Carl Rackley

Carl Rackley

Feb 8, 2025

Hubert Carlton Rackley, III, age 63, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025. Carl was born on September 14, 1961 in Bentwaters, England. He was the first born child of Hubert and Carol Rackley. 

He was a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast graduating from St Martin High School in 1979. He received a BS degree in Computer Information Services...

Frances Kuluz Creel

Frances Kuluz Creel

Feb 7, 2025

Frances Kuluz Creel, devoted mother, grandmother and selfless friend to so many, gained eternal peace Friday, reunited in Heaven with so many she had embraced in her lifetime. She was 85.

“She was a pepper. She liked to tell it to you like it is. Whatever was on her mind came out of her mouth. There were no airs about her....

John Bruce Ghiloni, III

John Bruce Ghiloni, III

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. John Ghiloni, III, age 65, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home in Biloxi. 

John was born in Memphis, Tennessee, and grew up on a farm in Hernando, Mississippi. As a teenager, he played the guitar in a small band with some high school friends. After graduating from Hernando High School in 1977, John moved...

Johnny Callegari

Johnny Callegari

Feb 6, 2025

Johnny Callegari, age 80, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Johnny was a longtime resident of the Biloxi/St. Martin area. He enjoyed everything the coast had to offer, especially being on the boat crabbing and mulleting. If you knew Johnny, you know we are going to miss his cooking.

Johnny was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou...

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing

Feb 6, 2025

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing, of D’Iberville and Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer in her home in Woolmarket, MS in the presence of her husband, Charles Rushing and sons, Josh and James Ward. She faced every challenge with strength, independence, and determination, qualities that defined her throughout her life.

Born and raised in the Gulf Coast area,...

Thomas Ramby Evans

Thomas Ramby Evans

Feb 5, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Ramby Evans, 84 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

He was born on November 18, 1940 in Cleburne, TX to J.T. and Pearl Evans. He liked to work on cars, race cars with his stepson, and he liked to go dancing. He loved fishing, Nascar racing, and the New Orleans Saints.

Tommy was preceded in...

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