Obituaries
Johnny Mack Wilkerson
Jul 24, 2021
We sadly announce the passing of Johnny Mack Wilkerson, 72, of Biloxi, MS. Johnny passed away on July 24, 2021, after suffering from Parkinson’s disease and kidney failure. He resided at Pass Christian Rehab Center, where he received exceptional care. Johnny was born on June 7, 1949 to Annie Richard Wilkerson and Benjamin Joseph Wilkerson. He was of Catholic denomination....
James Ronald "Ron" Grove
Jul 24, 2021
On Saturday, July 24, 2021, James Ronald “Ron” Grove died peacefully at home with his wife Judy by his side. He was 73 years old. In the days leading up to his death, Ron was able to spend time with his loved ones and close family members. Ron was survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Judy. His children:...
Carlos Zamarripa
Jul 24, 2021
Carlos Zamarripa of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on July 24, 2021 at the age of 59, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 10, 1961 in Brownsville, Texas to Jose and Rosalinda Zamarripa, and grew up in Ft. Meade, Florida. He was a man of great and loyal character. He loved his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,...
Judy Lynn Simmons Colson
Jul 23, 2021
Mrs. Judy Lynn Simmons Colson, age 72, of Gautier, MS passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. Judy was born in Bienville Parish, LA on September 29, 1948. She was the youngest of 12 children. She married the love of her life, Cecil Dale Colson, on November 11, 1966. She moved to the Gulf Coast to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina....
Nona Bodden Wilson
Jul 22, 2021
Mrs. Nona Bodden Wilson, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Nona was born on September 25, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama. She was employed with the Jackson County School District as a bus driver for the St. Martin School District and was the owner of Daisy's Ice Cream and Popcorn at Singing River Mall....
Edna May Leggett "Peaches" Smith
Jul 21, 2021
Edna May Leggett Smith, nickname " Peaches", age 82, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at her home. Edna was born in Brookhaven, MS on March 27, 1939, to Jack E. & Bessie L. Leggett. She attended Brookhaven High School and was a self employed Cosmetologist, a receptionist with Oschner Medical and later on a skilled...
Eric "Ricky" Carroll
Jul 20, 2021
Eric "Ricky" Carroll, Jr., age 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Biloxi. He was born in Sumter, SC and was a life long resident of Gulfport. He was a video game technician and video gamer and a member of MS City United Methodist Church. Eric is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bertha and Val...
Bonnie Anne Powell
Jul 20, 2021
Bonnie Anne Powell, 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in Pascagoula. Mrs. Powell was born on March 3, 1954 in Biloxi, MS to Carl Lynn and Shirley Frances Wilkerson. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School. Mrs. Powell enjoyed fishing, camping and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her...
Landry Halton Fore
Jul 19, 2021
Landry Halton Fore, age 30 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021. Landry was born on March 5, 1991. He graduated from St. Patrick Catholic High School, attended South Alabama and owned L.H. Fore Construction. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed racing, hunting, coaching coach pitch baseball and spending time with his children and family. Survivors...
Michael Henry Zorich
Jul 19, 2021
Michael Henry Zorich, age 52, went home to be with Jesus early Monday morning, July 19, 2021. Michael was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He grew up on Point Cadet or “The Point “as it is fondly called. He graduated from Mercy Cross High School and was a proud member of the Class of ‘86. He began work at...
Janet Marie Basehore
Jul 18, 2021
Janet Marie Basehore, 86, of Gulfport, MS died Sunday afternoon, July 18, at home with family. Born October 29, 1934 in Palmyra, PA, she was the wife of the late Earl F. Basehore, the daughter of the late William J. Moyer and Ruth A. Kramer. She was retired Cracker Barrel Cashier/Trainer, and previously retired Medical Outpatient Intake Secretary from Penn...
James Morris Gambrell
Jul 18, 2021
Mr. James Morris Gambrell, age 84, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021. James was born in Soso, MS and graduated from Mississippi State as a chemical engineer. He worked as a manager for many years at Mississippi Chemical in Pascagoula, MS. James was a loving, wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great friend to all who knew...
Magruder "Mac" Sullivan Corban
Jul 17, 2021
Magruder Sullivan Corban, M.D., 88, died at home on July 17, 2021, with his family by his side. He lived an exemplary life that reflected his core values of religious faith, hard work, education, respect for others and community service. Magruder was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Lawrence C. Corban and Eleanor Genevieve “Gene” Sullivan Corban, his brother...
Chester Forehand
Jul 17, 2021
Mr. Chester Forehand, age 65, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021. Chester was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and was employed with Huntington Ingalls as a rigger since 1974. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time with his family, his friends and especially his grandchildren. He also helped build the new Latimer Assembly of God Church. His...
Felicidad Colinares Garcia
Jul 16, 2021
Felicidad Colinares Garcia, age 92 of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, July 16, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. She was born September 9, 1929 in the Philippines. She was a former longtime resident of California but was a resident of the Coast for three years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a retired caregiver....
Johnny Michael Cooper
Jul 16, 2021
Johnny Michael Cooper, 69, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Cooper was born in Jackson, MS and was a resident of Gulfport most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School Class of 1969. Mr. Cooper was a retired Quality Inspector for nuclear power plant construction. He was a...
Vernona Louise Murphy
Jul 16, 2021
Please pray for me and my family. On Friday, July 16, 2021, my beloved mother, Vernona Murphy went home to be with Jesus. She passed peacefully in her sleep, warm in a bed. She was 72 years old. Vernona was a middle school teacher for 30 years and had a profound and lasting positive impact on all her students. My...
Rosco Lane
Jul 14, 2021
Mr. Rosco Lane, age 69, of Vancleave, MS, was called to his heavenly home on July 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 11, 1951, and was a native of Vancleave, where he spent his childhood with his siblings, Russell (Robin) Lane, Elizabeth (Robert) Montgomery and Jimmy (Susie) Lane. He spent his life from young...
Linda Clendenon Kadue
Jul 14, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of our loving and devoted mother, Linda Kadue. Linda died peacefully on July 14, 2021, with family at her side. Linda was born in 1950 on a U.S. Army base in Sendai, Japan; a fact she was always very proud of. Her family eventually moved to Jackson, Mississippi, where she graduated high school...
A.Y. Harper, Jr.
Jul 12, 2021
Mr. Alfred Yarborough Harper, Jr., age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021, in Houston, TX. Mr. Harper was a native of Jackson, MS and a former longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and worked as an electrical engineer in the Defense Industry. He was also a graduate of Ole...
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