Obituaries

Franklin "Don" Welch

Franklin "Don" Welch

Mar 16, 2025

Franklin "Don" Welch, 92, of Grand Bay, AL passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Belle Fountain Baptist Church, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit two hours prior. Burial will follow at Belle Fountain Baptist Church Cemetery. 

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Janell Egloff Alliston

Janell Egloff Alliston

Mar 16, 2025

Janell Ann Egloff Alliston, 86 years old of Ocean Springs, MS, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Biloxi, MS.

She was born on September 28, 1938, to John and Mabel Egloff. She was raised in Bay St. Louis and attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, 1st through 12th grade. Janell was married to...

Michael Donahue Massey

Michael Donahue Massey

Mar 15, 2025

Michael “Mike” Donahue Massey, age 72 years, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on March 15, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Mike was born on December 18, 1952, in Greenville, Mississippi, to Anne Marie Leverette Massey and John Whittle Massey. His academic journey was as distinguished as his career: he earned his undergraduate degree from Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, followed by...

Olivia Susanna Slade

Olivia Susanna Slade

Mar 15, 2025

Olivia Susanna Slade, 21, of Vancleave, MS passed away on March 15, 2025.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date.

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Sharon Ann Creel

Sharon Ann Creel

Mar 14, 2025

Sharon Ann Creel, 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Born on November 15, 1947, to Preston Coleman Jr. and Katie Mladinich Coleman, Sharon grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, where she remained a proud lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Girls Catholic High School. During her younger years,...

Si Trung Phan

Si Trung Phan

Mar 14, 2025

Si Trung Phan, age 64, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025.

Si was born on December 31, 1960 in Vietnam to Tinh Trung Phan and Ut Thi Tran.

He is survived by his wife, Giac Thi Tran; and daughters, Cuc Phan, Diem Phan, Jenny Phan, and Judy Phan.

Prayer service will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe...

Nicholas Wayne Jackson

Nicholas Wayne Jackson

Mar 12, 2025

Nicholas Wayne Jackson, 46, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on March 12, 2025 in D’Iberville.

He was born on September 28, 1978 in Pascagoula, MS to Gregory Wayne Jackson and Deborah Ann Jackson. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School. He was employed for Circle K. He enjoyed music, reading, and cooking.

Nicholas was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah...

Anthony "Tony" Petricca

Anthony "Tony" Petricca

Mar 11, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Petricca, age 91, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025.

Tony was born on June 17, 1933, in Chicago, IL where he grew up and worked in the family’s Italian restaurant for most of his younger years. It was at his mother’s funeral that he met his beloved wife, Jean Ann Tufo. They were married in...

Kathleen Kirkland Potts

Kathleen Kirkland Potts

Mar 11, 2025

Kathleen Kirkland Potts, 74, a native of Biloxi passed away peacefully in the care of St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport on March 11, 2025.

Kathleen was born on January 3, 1951, in Biloxi where she attended Sacred Heart Girls High. She continued her formal education at the University of Southern Mississippi, returning home to serve her community as an Elementary School...

Dale Cannon

Dale Cannon

Mar 11, 2025

Billye Dale (Ward) Cannon, 84, formerly of Clinton, MS, and a native of Louisville, MS, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Born on August 31, 1940, to Robert and Maude Ward, Dale was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Catholic who cherished good company and had a remarkable talent for cooking. Her...

Gary Michael Radovich

Gary Michael Radovich

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. Gary Michael Radovich, age 76, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Mr. Radovich was born on June 10, 1948, in Biloxi, MS to Marco Radovich Sr. and Rita Mae Hormanski Radovich. He graduated from Biloxi High School. He worked in the beer industry for many years before making a career change to purchasing for Biloxi Regional...

Jordan "JJ" Maye

Jordan "JJ" Maye

Mar 9, 2025

Jordan “JJ” Maye, age 17, tragically passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Ocean Springs.

J was born in New York and eventually moved to Georgia where she spent the first seven years of her life as an only child. She then gave up that title when her baby brother Jaxon was born. She quickly fell in...

Charles Hewes

Charles Hewes

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Hewes, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Charley was born on April 3, 1941, in Gulfport to William Gardner Hewes, Sr. and Janie May Hewes. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University. Charley was deeply involved in his community, being an active member of...

Vilma Amneris Mobley

Vilma Amneris Mobley

Mar 6, 2025

Vilma Amneris Mobley, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Gulfport.

Vilma was born on December 28, 1949 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was married to Thomas W. Mobley, who is a Master Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corp., retired.

Vilma is survived by her siblings, Nilsa M. Ortiz, Cookie Ortiz Backus, and Rafael O. Clark.

A...

Claudia Theresa Henley

Claudia Theresa Henley

Mar 6, 2025

Claudia Theresa Henley, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Claudia was born January, 27, 1944 in Biloxi to Theresa Saujon Tauscher and Robert Bilancich.

She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1962. Throughout her life, Claudia enjoyed music, dancing, reading, cooking, and watching her shows on Masterpiece Theatre. She...

Ethel "Lucy" McMillan

Ethel "Lucy" McMillan

Mar 6, 2025

Ethel Lucille “Lucy” McMillan, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Pascagoula.

She was born on November 13, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to her parents Earl and Mamie Borries. Lucy was an exceptional daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and woman. She was a member of The Vancleave Restoration Branch proclaiming the original gospel...

Darlene Amelia Reichard

Darlene Amelia Reichard

Mar 5, 2025

Darlene Amelia Reichard, age 81, resident of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 in her home in Gulfport.

Darlene came into this world on August 27, 1943, impoverished and humble, the daughter of two Higgins plant factory workers, Irma Salisbury and D.C. Bode, from the city of New Orleans. Her younger years were spent in abject poverty, from pillar to...

David J. Caldwell

David J. Caldwell

Mar 5, 2025

David J. Caldwell, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 5, 2025.

No services will be held at this time.

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Joy Barhanovich Tucei

Joy Barhanovich Tucei

Mar 4, 2025

A true queen of Mardi Gras took her final bow this year, with the peaceful passing of Joy Barhanovich Tucei, 77, of Biloxi on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a four-year battle with dementia.

Born October 5, 1947, to Steve “Gramps” and Eula Seymour Barhanovich of Biloxi, Joy’s lifelong love for the carnival season began at an early age. She...

Daniel Silva Infante

Daniel Silva Infante

Mar 4, 2025

Daniel Silva Infante, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was born on September 10, 1963, to Benancia Silva Infante and Daniel G. Infante. He graduated from Fresno State and was a Professional Musician. Danny has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wayne Newton, Celine...

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