Obituaries
Margaret Smith Davis
Jan 27, 2022
Margaret Smith Davis, 81, of Gulfport went home to Jesus on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Margaret was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Margaret was survived by her husband of 58 years and best friend for 61 years, Thomas B. Davis. She is also survived by her brother, Homer Smith, daughters, Joan Ellen Reid (Jefferson...
Barbara Jean Iiames Woodward
Jan 26, 2022
Barbara Jean Woodward, age 77, passed away at her home January 26, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born March 14, 1944, to Guy R. Iiames and Vida I. Matson in Dayton OH.
Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Woodward; and granddaughter, Heather Robinson.
She is survived by her longtime companion, David Kellett; daughters, Kimberly (John)...
Ann Elizabeth Propst Nugent
Jan 26, 2022
The Nugent and Propst families invite you to join us on Wednesday, 26 January, 2022, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm with a 12:00 pm funeral service at the Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, Mississippi, for a celebration of the life of our beloved Ann Elizabeth Propst Nugent, who passed into the Lord’s Hands on 19 January, 2022....
Betty Jean Dougherty
Jan 25, 2022
Betty Jean Napier Dougherty, 88, of Florence, MS, died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 in Florence. Mrs. Dougherty was born in Pittsburgh, PA and had been a resident of Gulfport most of her life before moving to Florence five years ago.
She was a member of the Gulfport Church of Christ and was retired from Gayfer’s/Dillard’s.
Mrs. Dougherty was preceded in...
John Stephen Cambre
Jan 25, 2022
John Stephen Cambre, born February 8, 1955 in New Orleans, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 66 due to cardiac arrest related to COVID and other health related issues.
Mr. Cambre was deeply loved by his family and friends who appreciated his interesting stories, intelligent conversations ranging anywhere from fruit fly collection...
Arlin George "Coach" Batia
Jan 24, 2022
Arlin George Batia, “Coach”, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on January 24, 2022, at the age of 75. He was born on August 3,1946, to Carroll Leo Batia, Sr. and Viola Lucille Moore Batia in Biloxi, MS. He was a 1964 graduate of Notre Dame High School. He received an undergraduate degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in...
Clyde E. Beckham
Jan 24, 2022
Clyde E. Beckham, age 85, passed away in Ocean Springs, MS, on Monday, January 24, 2022. He was born on March 14, 1936 in Biloxi MS. Clyde was a retired airline mechanic after 36 years at Delta Airlines. He loved fishing and was a member of the Poor Man’s Yacht Club, which did a lot of community service.
He was...
Roger Lavell Simmons
Jan 23, 2022
SMSgt Roger Lavell Simmons (USAF Retired), age 75, passed peacefully in the early morning of January 23, 2022. He was a Vietnam veteran who served two tours, 1966-67 and 1969-70. After a long career, he retired from the US Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, James Leslie Simmons, and Bonita Simmons;...
Nancy Elizabeth Pujol Edwards
Jan 23, 2022
Nancy Elizabeth Pujol Edwards passed away on Sunday, January 23rd, 2022, at the age of 73, after several years of struggle with dementia. She was a native of Gretna, Louisiana, but had been a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 1986 with a degree in Physical Therapy. Nancy was a well-respected physical...
Mr. Junius Royce Hanson
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. Junius Royce Hanson, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.
Mr. Hanson was born on November 16, 1929 in Biloxi, MS where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, worked for Dees Chevrolet and also built home with Kenny Hoda. During his spare-time, he enjoyed baseball and soft ball.
Mr. Hanson is...
Glen Marcus Sears
Jan 22, 2022
Glen Marcus Sears, age 89, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully onJanuary 22, 2022Glen was from Alabama, and a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army.He loved the coast and the casinos and was an avid fan of tennis andthe University of Alabama. He fulfilled one of his final dreams of being back on...
Donna Faye Berg Chapman
Jan 21, 2022
Donna Faye Berg Chapman, beloved wife, mother and ‘Nana,’ 69, of Biloxi, was called home to rest with Our Lord and His Mother on Friday, January 21, 2022. She was surrounded by family.
A native of Webster, South Dakota, Donna married the love of her life, Michael Davis Chapman, in 1975 and soon after, they were stationed at Keesler Air...
L.J. Rogers
Jan 21, 2022
L.J. Rogers, age 86, of Theodore, AL passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.
L.J. was born in Gulfport, where he lived most of his life, until moving to Mobile about 11 years ago. He was a lifelong member of First Free Church of God in Gulfport, MS.
L.J. was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Ellis and Ruby...
Mary "Darlene" Powell Monk
Jan 21, 2022
Mary “Darlene” Powell Monk, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Darlene was born on March 1, 1950 in Biloxi, MS where she remained a lifelong resident. She retired from Cable One as a Customer Service Representative and was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral.
Darlene is preceded in death by her parents, Edward Powell Sr....
Adam Byrd
Jan 20, 2022
Adam Byrd, 37, of Biloxi, MS passed away January 20, 2022. Adam was born September 9, 1984 to Gregory D. Byrd and Linda Byrd.
Adam is preceded in death by two sisters, Amanda and Leslie Byrd.
Survivors include his mother, Linda Adams Byrd; father, Gregory D. Byrd; sister, Maggie Byrd; grandmother, Hazel Byrd; and neice, Rhiannon Thornton.
A visitation will...
Isaiah Jacob Milke
Jan 20, 2022
Isaiah Jacob Milke, age 16, of Mobile, AL passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
Isaiah was born on April 14, 2005 in Somerset, PA. He was a junior at Theodore High School in Theodore, AL. Isaiah loved fishing, gaming, and his dogs and cats. He was a beloved employee at Bayley’s Seafood.
Isaiah was preceded in death by his...
Louis Bourque, Sr.
Jan 20, 2022
Louis Bourque, Sr. was a caring husband, father, PePaw, brother and friend. Louis left this world suddenly at home on January 20, 2022 at the age of 89.
Louis was born to Francois & Frezzie Bourque in Carencro, LA. Louis joined the United States Air Force where he spent 21 years before retiring as a Tech Sargent at Keesler Air...
Robert Elliott Pratt
Jan 20, 2022
Robert Elliott Pratt, age 73, passed away January 20, 2022, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born June 13, 1948 in New Orleans LA. Robert attended school at North Texas and Texas Tech. He was also in the United States Army.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, C.C. and Ecce (Nunn) Pratt; sister, Lana; and brother Randy.
Survivors...
Linda Rose Delcambre Griggs
Jan 19, 2022
Linda Rose Delcambre Griggs, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Born on November 13, 1954, to Paul and Shirley Delcambre Sr., she graduated from Biloxi High School and went on to obtain a BS in Elementary Education and an MS in Reading and Educational Leadership from The University of Southern Mississippi. After college, she worked for Biloxi...
Velma "Carol" Price
Jan 19, 2022
Velma “Carol” Price, age 79, passed away on January 19, 2022, in Biloxi, MS.
Carol was born on May 3, 1942, in Roland, AR, and attended Joe T. Robinson High School. Carol lived most of her adult life in Little Rock, AR. She was a retired, savvy businesswoman who worked for Price Farms and Meyer Flower Shop. Carol loved to...
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