Obituaries

RZ Necaise

RZ Necaise

Mar 12, 2021

RZ Necaise went home to Jesus at midnight on March 12, 2021. She was 87 years old. RZ was born to Selva and Mary Bennett on April 3, 1933 in Pearl River County, MS. She was the youngest of four children (all had initials for names, AJ, XL, IV and RZ). As a child, she worked alongside her family on...

Jeffery Joesph Schurr

Jeffery Joesph Schurr

Mar 12, 2021

Jeffery Joseph Schurr Sr, age 63, residing in Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport on March 13, 2021, with his beloved wife by his side. Jeffery lived a fulfilled life as a father, brother, husband and a wonderful friend. Jeffery loved to camp, travel, and spend time with family and friends. Jeffery was preceded in death...

Francis Denisa Mitchell-Ware

Francis Denisa Mitchell-Ware

Mar 11, 2021

Francis Denisa Mitchell-Ware was born on June 22, 1955 to Delores and Otis Rankin. Shortly after her birth, Francis became the daughter of Fredrick and Frazine Mitchell of Biloxi, Ms. She attended A.E. Perkins Elementary School, Nichols High School, and was one of the first African Americans to desegregate, and graduate with honors from Biloxi High School. As a young...

Emelda McCaleb Goff

Emelda McCaleb Goff

Mar 11, 2021

Emelda McCaleb Goff, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Gulfport. Mrs. Goff was born in Biloxi, MS on October 1, 1939 to Alex and Alice McCaleb. She was a member of the French Club and the Golden Age Club. Mrs. Goff was a fabulous cook. She enjoyed Mardi Gras and most of all spending...

Earl Thomas "Tommy" Marin

Earl Thomas "Tommy" Marin

Mar 10, 2021

Tommy Marin, also known as “Charlie Brown”, age 82, passed away peacefully while at St. Joseph’s inpatient hospice on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Tommy was born on July 11, 1938 in Gulfport, MS. He graduated from Gulfport High School and joined the National Guard. Tommy retired from Union Railroad after many years of service. He will be greatly missed and...

Darlene A. Morrow DiMauro

Darlene A. Morrow DiMauro

Mar 10, 2021

Mrs. Darlene A. Morrow DiMauro of Biloxi was born on January 23, 1956 in Mobile, AL. On March 10, 2021, Darlene lost her battle with a lung disease; however, she has won the victory and is now with the Lord. She was surrounded by her loving husband, children, and sisters. Darlene, affectionately called Mom, Gammy, and “D”, was a strong...

Sherri Denise Mitchell

Sherri Denise Mitchell

Mar 10, 2021

Ms. Sherri Denise Mitchell, age 54, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Ms. Mitchell was born in Morristown, TN but resided most of her life in D'Iberville, MS. One of her many life accomplishments was graduating from Biloxi High and Cosmetology school on the same day. She was a loving mother and a very proud grandmother....

Michael  'Mike" Alan Korotney

Michael 'Mike" Alan Korotney

Mar 9, 2021

Michael “Mike” Alan Korotney, age 59, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mike was born on December 30, 1961 in Michigan. He attended Mechanical Technical School and retired as a car fabricator and designer. During his spare time, he enjoyed working on cars, cooking and spending time with his family. Mike is preceded in death...

Jackie B. Leger

Jackie B. Leger

Mar 9, 2021

Jackie B. Leger, Sr., age 79, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Leger was born in Dothan, AL and was a resident of the coast for the past 50 years. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 33 years in the paint department and served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was...

Thomas Anthony Esposito, Sr.

Thomas Anthony Esposito, Sr.

Mar 9, 2021

Thomas Anthony Esposito, Sr., 97, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Biloxi. Mr. Esposito was born March 9, 1924 in Biloxi, MS to Thomas J Esposito and Johanna "Jeannette" Pons. He Graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1941. While in High School he played football and was co-captain of the team his senior year. He...

Mr. Nicolas “Corky” Hire

Mr. Nicolas “Corky” Hire

Mar 9, 2021

Mr. Nicolas “Corky” Rosario Hire, age 99, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mr. Hire was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was an active member of St. Michael Catholic Church, the Slavonia Benevolent Association, and a lifetime member of the VFW. Mr. Hire was named “Man of the Year” – Slavonia Benevolent Association; Shrimp King at the 80th...

Vona "Edith" Brummett

Vona "Edith" Brummett

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. Vona “Edith” Brummett, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mrs. Brummett was born on March 14, 1929 in Austin, TX. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs and was a former member of Ocean Springs Elks Lodge. She retired from Colonial Bakery. She is preceded in death by...

Dorothy "Dot" Elinor Bullard

Dorothy "Dot" Elinor Bullard

Mar 9, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Elinor Bullard, age 91, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Mrs. Bullard was born on November 8, 1929 in Paterson, New Jersey. She obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from Miami University in Ohio. She was an avid walker until her death and enjoyed any activities outside. Mrs. Bullard is...

Robert D. "Bob" Cortner

Robert D. "Bob" Cortner

Mar 8, 2021

Robert D. “Bob” Cortner, age 71, of Ocean Springs, passed away March 8, 2021. Robert was born February 21, 1950 in Cook County, Illinois. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and was retired from the United States Airforce. He is preceded in death by parents Fredrick and Robbie Jean Cortner. He is survived by wife Regina...

Mashell McDaniel Meeks

Mashell McDaniel Meeks

Mar 8, 2021

Our Fallen Angel.... Mashell McDaniel Meeks was born on November 23, 1970, in Isola, MS, to Margaret S. McDaniel and Alton Tate. She transitioned from life to her home in Heaven on Monday, March 8, 2021. Mashell was a very private person who enjoyed being around her family, watering her flowers and browsing the internet. She was preceded in death...

Linda Darnell

Linda Darnell

Mar 8, 2021

Linda Darnell, age 67, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 8th, 2021. Linda was a long-time resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of D'Iberville high school class of 1972. Linda was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She enjoyed fishing, reading, playing board games, watching westerns and classic movies, and being with her family. She...

Audrey Marie Fogg

Audrey Marie Fogg

Mar 8, 2021

Audrey Marie Fogg, 81 years old of Biloxi, Mississippi died on March 8, 2021 at her residence in Biloxi. She was born on May 10, 1939 in Monaca, Pennsylvania to her parents, Harry and Pauline Steffler. She attended and graduated from Monaca High School. Audrey was a member of the Joppa Shriners, Daughter of the Nile. She was a member...

Hilda Ruth Avery Ainsworth

Hilda Ruth Avery Ainsworth

Mar 8, 2021

Hilda Ruth Avery Ainsworth, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home in Biloxi. Mrs. Ainsworth was born in Coats, NC on July 31, 1944 to William Harden Avery and Annie Ruth Avery. She was a graduate of Coats High School Class of 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harden...

Sarah Katherine "Kay" Grayson

Sarah Katherine "Kay" Grayson

Mar 8, 2021

Sarah Katherine “Kay” Grayson, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021. Mrs. Grayson was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School in Georgia and earned an associate degree at Mississippi Delta Junior College in 1964. She...

Mary Denise Bunch

Mary Denise Bunch

Mar 6, 2021

Mary Denise Bunch, age 49 of Gulfport passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Biloxi. She was born July 4, 1971 in Gulfport. She was a graduate of Harrison Central High School and MGCCC. She enjoyed going to the casinos and Sports Academy. She especially enjoyed being with her children, grandchildren and family. She was preceded in death by her...

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