Obituaries

Margaret Aymond Howard

Margaret Aymond Howard

Feb 5, 2021

Margaret Aymond Howard of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Margaret was born in LA on March 27, 1937 and moved to MS where she raised her family. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Margaret loved her crafts, cooking, bingo, and going to...

George Noel Howard

George Noel Howard

Feb 5, 2021

George Noel Howard of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 5, 2021, just a few days before his 88th birthday. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Suzanne Leggett Howard, with whom he celebrated 60 years of love and marriage. May their reunion be one of sweet celebration. Though born in Glenwood, MD, Mr. Howard had...

Lee "Tommy" Ankerson

Lee "Tommy" Ankerson

Feb 4, 2021

Lee “Tommy” Ankerson, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Lee was born on January 31, 1941 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Myrtis and Lee Ankerson. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1959. In his younger years, he was a professional water skier at Gulf Hills in both Ocean Springs, MS and Cypress Gardens, FL....

Ernest "Butch" Henley

Ernest "Butch" Henley

Feb 4, 2021

Ernest “Butch” Henley, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Ernest was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. He was the owner of West End cleaners service, and had been since 1955. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a...

Herbert "Herb" Glenn Carnathan

Herbert "Herb" Glenn Carnathan

Feb 4, 2021

Herbert “Herb” Glenn Carnathan, Sr., age 92 of Gulfport died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Carnathan was born in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his elementary and secondary education. Upon graduation from high school he entered the U.S. Navy for approximately two years. He entered the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1950 and...

Della Marie Sims McCaughan

Della Marie Sims McCaughan

Feb 4, 2021

Della Marie Sims McCaughan, age 92, passed away February 4, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Arrangements for a memorial service officiated by Rev. Hart Clawson are pending. Born on April 10, 1928, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, Della McCaughan was the youngest child of John Jefferson (Jeff) Sims and Nora Belle Tullos Sims. She was honored to claim the Mississippi Gulf Coast...

Melvyn E Page

Melvyn E Page

Feb 4, 2021

Melvyn E. Page, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School where he ran track and played football. He was Baptist and was the former custodian at First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included dancing, music, walk-a-thons, playing spades and...

Betty Lee Wilson

Betty Lee Wilson

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Lee Wilson, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. She was born January 9, 1935 to Jake and Minnie Overstreet. She married James Curtis Wilson on July 18, 1953 and they made their home in Vancleave, MS. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed fishing, playing PAC-MAN with her grandkids, and...

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul

Feb 3, 2021

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, MS, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Bobbie Ann, as she was known by her friends and family, was born in St. Martin, and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1952. She attended Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, Alabama and practiced as a registered nurse...

Leveoy Smith

Leveoy Smith

Feb 3, 2021

A military funeral for Leveoy Smith who passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Smith retired from the USAF after 22 years of service and then also retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Smith; his parents, Ernest and Callie Smith;...

Jimmy Dale Miller

Jimmy Dale Miller

Feb 3, 2021

Jimmy Dale Miller, age 54, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jimmy was born on June 18, 1966 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He loved football, basketball, McDonald’s, and spending time with his cherished family. He is preceded in death by parents Jimmy Edward Miller and Joyce Marie Guillot Miller. He is survived by his sister Sharon (Jeremy) Miller...

Ann Grace Jelusich Newman

Ann Grace Jelusich Newman

Feb 3, 2021

Ann Grace Jelusich Newman, 84, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in D’Iberville. Ann was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Ann loved her family and her life with a passion that always shown through her sweet smile and loving hugs, never judging and always...

Brandon Todd Trochesset

Brandon Todd Trochesset

Feb 3, 2021

Brandon Todd Trochesset, 47, of Biloxi, MS. passed away on Wednesday February 3, 2021 unexpectedly at home from a pulmonary embolism. Brandon was born on March 6, 1973 in Biloxi, MS. Brandon attended Biloxi schools, Brandon then furthered his education at Mississippi Community College of Perkinston and William Carey College on a baseball scholarship. Brandon’s love of baseball sent him...

Floyd William Blake

Floyd William Blake

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Floyd W. Blake, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. He served the country in the U.S. Air Force for 30 years and retired as a MSGT. He is survived by his loving wife, children, and grandchildren. The family is honoring his wish for a simple and quiet funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages you...

Billy Joe Hughes

Billy Joe Hughes

Feb 2, 2021

Billy Joe Hughes, age 69, of Gulfport died Tuesday, February 2, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Hughes was born in Ruleville, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a retired construction worker and a singer associated with the Brite Nite & Family for many years. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith. His hobbies included smoking...

Robert "Bobby" Gasper Pisarich

Robert "Bobby" Gasper Pisarich

Feb 2, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Gasper Pisarich, age 88, passed away February 2, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Bobby grew up in Biloxi, MS and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1950. He was a two-year Army Veteran, and he lived a long and accomplished life. With a career record of 67-4, Bobby was one of the premier amateur boxers on the Coast...

Frank E. Bellais

Frank E. Bellais

Feb 1, 2021

Mr. Frank E. Bellais Jr, age 80, of D'Iberville passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was a retired U.S. Navy Chief. He was a life member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge 332, VFW, Shriners and Masons. His hobbies were Bowling and assisting in taking care of the children at Mooseheart and seniors at Moosehaven through Moose Lodge...

Abram Levert Smith

Abram Levert Smith

Feb 1, 2021

Mr. Abram Levert Smith, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Smith was a native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was employed at Phoenecias Restaurant in Ocean Springs as a chef. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Verda Abshire Skrmetta

Verda Abshire Skrmetta

Feb 1, 2021

Verda Abshire Skrmetta, age 100, died peacefully on February 1, 2021, in Ocean Springs. She was born in Kaplan, Louisiana, on March 20, 1920, not long after the 1918 flu pandemic. She was preceded in death by parents Noila and Joseph Abshire, husband John Michael Skrmetta, daughter Karen Smith and three brothers- Joyce Henry Abshire, Harold Abshire, and Alva Abshire....

Mary Lee Clark Stinson

Mary Lee Clark Stinson

Jan 31, 2021

Mrs. Mary Lee Clark Stinson, age 71, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Stinson was born on September 19, 1949 in Pascagoula, MS to Lee Stinson and Alma Lee Clark Stinson. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and graduated from Vancleave High School. She was the Grandma of Hardees (biscuit maker)...