Obituaries

Lydia Kay Cousins

Lydia Kay Cousins

May 24, 2021

Lydia Kay Cousins, age 61, of Gulfport, MS died Monday, May 24, 2021, at the Gulfport Care Center. She was born in June of 1959, in Sulphur, LA. She graduated from Harrison Central High School, attended Phillips College in Gulfport and obtained a Masters in Accounting from University of North Carolina @ Charlotte. Lydia was employed by Starz Place Designs...

Donald A Bernius

Donald A Bernius

May 23, 2021

Donald A. Bernius, Jr., 63 died Sunday, May 23, 2021 in Colorado City, Texas. He was born November 28, 1957 in Denison, TX. Mr. Bernius was a former law enforcement officer and he was a Baptist. He is survived by three children; Russell Lee Bernius, Shannon Hopper, and Donald Conley Bernius; his parents, Donald A. Bernius, Sr. and Dorothy Wehner...

Mary Green-Pope

Mary Green-Pope

May 22, 2021

Mary Green-Pope (Lee Green-Pope) passed from this life at her home in Gulfport on May 22. She was preceded in death by her father, Vito DiSerio, mother, Rose DiSerio, first husband, William C. Green, Jr., son, Kevin Marc Green, and granddaughter, Jamie Green. She is survived by her husband, Hardy O. Pope, sons, William C. Green, III and Shannon M....

Lynn Paoletti Vick

Lynn Paoletti Vick

May 22, 2021

Lynn A. Vick, 64, of Ocean Springs passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021. Lynn Paoletti Vick was born March 10th, 1957 in Saint Albans, New York to Frank and Marge (Day) Paoletti. In 1972, her family moved to Ocean Springs. She graduated from Ocean Springs High school in 1975. In June of 1975, she married Wade Vick Jr. of Ocean...

Billie Jean Skinner

Billie Jean Skinner

May 21, 2021

Ms. Billie Jean Skinner, age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Ms. Skinner was born on January 25, 1936 in Nashville, TN. She graduated from Howard High School in Nashville, TN. She retired from SBA after 25 years. Ms. Skinner was an avid bowler and served as Treasurer for Mississippi Women’s Bowling...

Randall Eugene Hanson, Sr.

Randall Eugene Hanson, Sr.

May 20, 2021

Randall Eugene Hanson, Sr., 57, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in Biloxi. Mr. Hanson was born in Biloxi, MS on June 28, 1963 to William and Rosemary Hanson. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rosemary Hanson; and his siblings, Bill...

Brigham "Rex" Tootle

Brigham "Rex" Tootle

May 20, 2021

Brigham "Rex" Tootle, age 71, passed away on May 20, 2021 at his home in Ocean Springs, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Tootle and Nora Ackerson; brothers, Douglas Tootle and Wayne Tootle; daughter, Jessica Tootle; and grandson, Logan Daughtry. Rex is survived by his wife, Kaye Meyer Tootle; daughters, Samantha (Chris) Daughtry and Adrienne Tootle;...

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper

May 20, 2021

Barbara Karel Mauldin Cooper, was born in Wichita Falls, TX on July 28, 1939 and passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by family in Biloxi, MS. Upon graduation from Bellevue High School in Bellevue, TX, Barbara went to Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, TN for one year before transferring to West...

Elizabeth Mae Reynolds

Elizabeth Mae Reynolds

May 19, 2021

Elizabeth Mae Randall Reynolds, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Biloxi. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her son, Ricky Reynolds. Survivors include her husband, Edwin Reynolds, sons, Russell Glavan and wife, Jane, Anthony Glavan and wife, Jenny, grandchildren, Marco Glavan, Wayne Glavan, Melissa Glavan, Joshua Glavan, Tiffany Wescovich and Wendy Peoples and 12 great-grandchildren....

Gerald "Scott" Henson

Gerald "Scott" Henson

May 19, 2021

Gerald “Scott” Henson, age 75, died on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at home after suffering with courage and grace, he succumbed to cancer. Scott will be remembered as a man of great faith, a great friend and a neighbor always willing to lend a helping hand. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Louise; his first wife,...

James Allen Cazzell

James Allen Cazzell

May 17, 2021

James Allen Cazzell, age 62 of Vancleave, MS passed away on May 17, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1959 in Biloxi, MS. On Monday May 17th, 2021 Jimmy Cazzell (aka “big Jim”) went with his close friends to enjoy a day of relaxation and fishing on Horn Island. The good Lord saw fit to bring him home while...

Lionel E. Sentell

Lionel E. Sentell

May 17, 2021

On Monday, May 17, 2021, at the age of 89, Lionel E. Sentell Sr. “Fat Boy” passed away. Lionel was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was born on November 28, 1931 to Charles and Ursuline Sentell at the Biloxi Fire Station on Fayard St. Lionel was a newspaper carrier for the Daily Herald, a 1949 Graduate...

David Glen Moore

David Glen Moore

May 17, 2021

David Glen Moore, 66, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie James and Minnie Onell Whitson Moore. Mr. Moore’s survivors include his wife, Lynda Margaret Moore; his grandson, Brendan King; his sister, Connie (Larry) Riggs; and his brothers, Bruce L. Moore and Norman Moore. A graveside...

Anthony (Tony) Dominic Baricev

Anthony (Tony) Dominic Baricev

May 16, 2021

Anthony (Tony) Dominic Baricev, age 87, passed away on May 16, 2021. Born October 22, 1933, he was raised on the point in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was raised in the Catholic faith, St. Michael's Catholic Church. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a teaching degree and taught high school at East Central High School in Hurley. He...

Sandra "Sandy" Lucretia Wirick

Sandra "Sandy" Lucretia Wirick

May 15, 2021

Sandra “Sandy” Lucretia Wirick, age 62, of Escatawpa died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home. Sandy was born on November 7, 1958 in Birmingham, AL. She worked in the medical field doing clerical work. She enjoyed gardening, she loved her pets and loved being with her grandchildren. She enjoyed serving the Lord by faithfully going to church, reading...

Kristopher Kyle Kittell

Kristopher Kyle Kittell

May 15, 2021

Kristopher Kyle Kittell, age 31, passed away Saturday morning May 15, 2021. Kyle was raised on the outskirts of the city in the Latimer community and was defined as a true country boy. He was a proud father to his son, Jax. He was a beloved father, son, grandson, brother, and friend. His absence is heartbreakingly painful and he will...

Thomas "Tom" Raymond Butler

Thomas "Tom" Raymond Butler

May 15, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Raymond Butler, age 63, passed away on May 15, 2021, at home in Gulfport, MS, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born at MacDill Air Force Base, September 1957. He joined the US Air Force in 1975 until he retired in 1994 at Keesler Air Force Base. During his time in the Air Force, he was stationed...

John Patrick Pennell

John Patrick Pennell

May 14, 2021

John Patrick Pennell, age 29, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. A 2010 High Honors graduate of Ocean Springs High School, John played catcher for the Ocean Springs Greyhounds and was a member of the 2008 State Championship Team. He was a member of First Baptist Church Biloxi. John loved the New Orleans Saints, Ole Miss...

Mary Evelyn Wright

Mary Evelyn Wright

May 14, 2021

Mary Evelyn Wright, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021. She was born on January 13, 1931 in Covington County, AL. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Epherim Wright; her sons, Timothy Wright and Randall Wright; her daughter, Freda Simon; and her grandchildren, Michael Simon, Jr., Brian Wright and Sheridan Brooke. Mrs....

Timothy Dale Harvey

Timothy Dale Harvey

May 13, 2021

Timothy Dale Harvey, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Edward William Harvey and Nedra Nelson Harvey; and a brother, Carl Lee Harvey. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Hodges-Harvey of Ocean Springs, MS; their two sons, Bryant Curtis and his...