Obituaries
Shirley Josephine Eskew
Jan 20, 2021
Shirley Josephine Eskew, age 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Shirley was the daughter of Thomas and Elsie Cullen of Watford, England. She was a homemaker and devoted mother to her family. Shirley enjoyed sewing, bowling and darts. She was married to Jack Eskew, the love of her life, for...
Raymond A. "Ray" Raeck
Jan 20, 2021
Raymond A. “Ray” Raeck, 75 of D'Iberville, MS passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021. Ray, a 29 year resident of the coast was born on October 25, 1945 in Chicago, Il. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Ray enjoyed volunteering at the local food pantry, as well as taking his grandson fishing. He was preceded in death by...
William "Bill" E. McFarland
Jan 20, 2021
William “Bill” E. McFarland passed away Wednesday morning, January 20, 2021, at the age of 94. He was a devoted, loving and greatly admired husband, father and friend. Bill and his family were longtime residents of Biloxi, MS having moved to Biloxi in 1965. Bill was born in St. Joseph, MO. He is a WWII veteran having enlisted in the...
Barbara Thomas Cowart
Jan 20, 2021
Barbara Ann (Thomas) Cowart, age 60, of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, January 20, 2021 in Gulfport. She was reunited in Heaven with her father Douglas Ray Thomas, Sr., her baby brother Henry Eldo Thomas, her sister and best friend Brenda Lewis, and her granddaughter Brittney Jade Andrews. Surviving family members include: her mother Betty Lois Cowart; sisters Betty Fay Guice...
John Mark Stewart,
Jan 19, 2021
On January 19, 2021, John Mark Stewart Jr., age 76, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Ocean Springs with his beloved family by his side. He fought a long, hard battle with cancer for over two years after being in remission for ten. John was born in Brookhaven, MS. on Christmas Day 1944....
David Michael Harendza
Jan 19, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of David Michael Harendza shares the news of his passing on January 19, 2021, at the age of 69, after a difficult struggle with early onset Alzheimer's. David was born in Binghamton, New York, on March 12, 1951, to Mike and Maisie Harendza. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother...
Thomas L. Anderson
Jan 19, 2021
Thomas Lawrence Anderson, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Thomas was born on February 3, 1958 in Conway, SC to Dr. Thomas J. and Katherine Anderson. He was a former resident of Laurel, MS and a graduate of the University of Mississippi. Thomas was employed at WLOX for over 30 years where he worked in production. He...
Robert Alonzo Fayard
Jan 19, 2021
The day after his 84th birthday Robert, “Bob”, “Rock” Alonzo Fayard III, of Ocean Springs, MS passed into the promised care of his savior Jesus Christ, having placed his faith and trust in Him. Robert was born on January 18, 1937, in Biloxi, MS to R. A. Fayard and Joan Ella Broussard Fayard. Robert grew up working under the tutelage...
Shari Lynn Summers
Jan 19, 2021
Shari Lynn Summers, 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Biloxi. Ms. Summers was born in Wabash, IN to Jack and Lenna Summers. She was a D’Iberville High School graduate. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Donald Cox; and her brother, Harold Osborn. Ms. Summers’ survivors include her daughter, Amanda Alford;...
Thomas Edwin "Eddie" Hair
Jan 19, 2021
Thomas Edwin “Eddie” Hair, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 in Biloxi. Thomas was born on January 23, 1955 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He retired from Mississippi Power after 37 years of dedicated service. He loved to play golf with his buddies, go to Disney World with his beloved wife, and host pool parties with family and friends....
Mary Susan Burke
Jan 18, 2021
Mary Susan Burke, born March 5, 1943 in Norwich, CT., passed peacefully in her sleep Monday evening January 18, 2021 in Orange Park, Florida. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was an Elvis enthusiast and a professional at crocheting. She raised her family along the Mississippi Gulf Coast but later in life became a resident of Quincy,...
Cletus Glay Babin
Jan 18, 2021
To avoid turning 91, Cletus Glay Babin "Poppy" passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2021. Cletus had a heart attack on Sunday night, in the middle of the Saints game, like we all almost have many times. On earth, Cletus will be greatly missed by his better half and favorite dance partner, Sandy Delia, fur daughters Izzy and Lulu ("the...
Glenda Aileen Dawkins
Jan 18, 2021
Glenda Aileen Dawkins, age 87 passed away on January 18, 2021 at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was born in Louin, MS on December 15, 1933. She graduated with honors from Hickory High School in Hickory, MS. She and her husband, Robert, moved to the coast with their first daughter, Mirinda, for Robert’s new job opportunities at Ingall’s shipbuilding. They later...
Mary "Lucy" Thompson
Jan 18, 2021
Mary Thompson, age 86, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021. Mary was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was born on March 31, 1934 in Brooklyn, MS to Kenneth and Elnora Martin. Mary was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed taking care of her family and reading. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband,...
Sylvia Ann Galuksi
Jan 17, 2021
Sylvia Ann Schall Galuski, age 77 of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 17, 2021. She was born on February 25, 1943 to Robert Lee Schall and Vera Smith. She was a native of Indiana but has been a resident of the Coast for over twenty-five years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs and a...
Moseley Allen Mallette
Jan 17, 2021
On the morning of January 17, 2021, Moseley Allen Mallette, loving husband, father of five and cattleman, passed away at the age of 90 years old. Mose was born on August 31, 1930, in Vancleave, MS to Harry Mallette and Jane Mallette. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave so it was only natural he would reside and raise a...
Curtis Arthur Felsher
Jan 17, 2021
Mr. Curtis Arthur Felsher passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 17, 2021. He was born November 14, 1932 in Woolmarket and graduated as Salutatorian from Woolmarket High School, class of 1950. He was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church. He served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for Western Electric/AT&T for...
Diana Teraesa Maricich
Jan 17, 2021
Diana Teraesa Maricich, 34, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 in Gulfport. Diana was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She graduated from Biloxi High School and from MGCCC with her Electrician Certificate. Diana was employed with Bob Singh at Subway restaurants for 16 years. She loved music and dancing, but most of all...
Pamela Anne Mitchell Walker
Jan 17, 2021
Pamela Anne Mitchell Walker, 64 of Gulfport, MS, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. Pam was a native of Holly Springs and longtime resident of Gulfport. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in English and a minor in Journalism from the great University of Mississippi in 1978. She began her career teaching in 1979 in Batesville, MS but spent the...
Joe Edward Jackson
Jan 16, 2021
Joe E. (Jay) Jackson left this earth on January 16, 2021. Joe was born in Finley, TN to Lester Wiley and Maggie Mozell (Hudson) Jackson. He was preceded in death by both parents and a stepfather, Ben Pugh. The last son of a large country family, Joe was preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters: Blanche (Dood) Pride, James...
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