Obituaries
George Davis
Dec 15, 2023
George Davis, age 71, of Vancleave, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023.
George was born on November 28, 1952 in Jackson County.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Margie Davis.
Survivors include Tina Prevost (Gary) of Vancleave, Willie Mae Bang of Vancleave, Florence Harris (Rick) of Derby, KS, twin sister, Georgia Bang (Boo Boo)...
Dorothy "Dottie" Mae Nilsen Balius
Dec 14, 2023
Dottie Balius, 81, a native of Gautier/Pascagoula area, passed away surrounded by family at her side on December 14, 2023.
Look out Lord! Dottie Balius, "The Wrestling Grandma," standing 4 foot 9, climbed to the top rope and charged over the Pearly Gates. With the Blood of Jesus Move, she slammed her challengers, Sin and Satan, and claimed her belt...
Ban Van Cao
Dec 13, 2023
Mr. Ban Van Cao, age 97, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and on Sunday, December 17, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at 12:00 p.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
Interment will follow at...
Jane Lee Ellison
Dec 13, 2023
Jane Lee Martin Ellison, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Mrs. Ellison was born in Cynthiana, KY where she graduated from Cynthiana High School. She moved to the Gulf Coast in the early 70’s after serving alongside her husband during his 22- year career in the U.S. Navy including tours in Italy and...
Monique Marie Jacobs
Dec 12, 2023
Monique Marie Jacobs, age 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Monique was born on December 27, 1964 in Massachusetts to Helen Doucette and Thomas Doucette. She worked as a school bus driver and was a nature and animal lover.
She is preceded in death by her father, Thomas Doucette; and sister, Tami Bernat.
Left to...
Micheal Ray "Mike" Martin
Dec 12, 2023
Micheal Ray “Mike” Martin, age 64, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at his son’s home.
Mike was born on June 9, 1959 in Bristol, TN to Judy Hill and Stan Martin. He was employed at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center as Building Superintendent for 33 years. Prior to that, Mike...
Paul Kenneth Upton
Dec 12, 2023
Paul Kenneth Upton, age 94, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Mr. Upton was born in Mendenhall, MS and was a resident of Gulfport most of his life. He was a member of Fernwood Baptist Church. Mr. Upton served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was retired from Life of George Insurance.
Mr....
Sergio Bozzetti
Dec 11, 2023
Sergio Bozzetti passed away on December 11, 2023 at the age of 82 years old from complications of Multiple Sclerosis. Sergio was born on April 22, 1941 in Rome, Italy and grew up in Cali, Columbia, South America.Before coming to America, Sergio graduated from The German High School of Cali, Columbia in 1962.Sergio first came to this country in 1958...
Russell Howard Jennings
Dec 11, 2023
Russell Howard Jennings of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away peacefully after a battle with cancer on December 11, 2023, at the home of his youngest daughter, Paige Jennings Parham in Fairhope, Alabama. Russ was a devoted Christian, and his faith was his pillar and strength. He was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast until his retirement when he moved...
Joseph M. Jurich
Dec 10, 2023
Joseph Matthew Jurich, age 78, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023
Joey was a lifetime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1963 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Joey was the owner and operator of his own business, Sportabout, for 40+ years. He was a life-time member of the...
Kathy M. Peterson
Dec 10, 2023
Kathy Mae Peterson “KP” was called to our Lord and Savior December 10, 2023. She was born June 3, 1951, in Philadelphia, MS to Claude “Willie” Williams and Luvia “Dee” Herrington.
Kathy graduated from Moss Point High school in 1969. She began her career at Ingalls Shipbuilding shortly after graduation. Kathy was a Logistics Analysts for the majority...
D'Iberville Memorial Park Celebration of Lights 2023
Dec 9, 2023
Please come and join us for our 22nd Annual Celebration of Lights. D’Iberville Memorial Park in D’Iberville- Saturday, December 9, 2023. Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m. Candlelight: 4:30 p.m.
Dianne Michelle Rogers
Dec 8, 2023
Dianne Michelle Rogers, 70, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023 in Gulfport.
She was born on April 17, 1953 in Shreveport, LA to John and Clara Lindsay. She was a computer tech graduate and she earned two associates degrees. Her hobbies were gardening and online gaming.
Dianne is preceded in death by her parents; a son,...
Dane Allen Young
Dec 8, 2023
Dane Allen Young, age 75, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.
Dane was born on January 10, 1948 in Norfolk, VA to Roland and Margaret Young. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army.
Dane was preceded in death by his wife, Jerri Young.
Survivors include his sister, Keith Briggs and his loving dog,...
William Levonne Tisbury Jr.
Dec 8, 2023
William "Bill" Levonne Tisbury Jr. went to be with his beloved Savior in the early hours of Friday, December 8th, 2023. Although he had many health problems and suffered a spinal cord injury earlier this year rendering him unable to walk or use his arms he passed peacefully while he was receiving treatment at the Veterans Hospital in Jackson, MS....
Juanita "Nita" Shoemaker
Dec 8, 2023
Juanita "Nita" Shoemaker, 81 of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, December 8, 2023.
She was born on January 21, 1942 in Simpson, Illinois to Eunice Mae Phariss-Longworth and William James Longworth. As an Air Force spouse, Juanita and her kids traveled around the United States and to the Panama Canal Zone with her husband,...
Crestlawn Memorial Park Celebration of Lights 2023
Dec 8, 2023
Please come and join us for our 22nd Annual Celebration of Lights. Crestlawn Memorial Park in Ocean Springs- Friday, December 8, 2023. Memorial Service: 3:30 p.m. Candlelight: 4:30 p.m.
Tracey Leigh Gordon
Dec 7, 2023
Tracey Leigh Gordon, 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023. Tracey was born January 10, 1962 to Scott and Virginia Milstead.
Though Tracey was a native of Birmingham, AL, she was a long-time resident of the Gulf Coast. She graduated from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College with honors, receiving an Associate’s Degree in accounting. Tracey...
Barbara Cvitanovich Lyons
Dec 7, 2023
Barbara Cvitanovich Lyons, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS with a zest for life, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at age 86.
Barbara lived life to the fullest and expressed this most vibrantly through her extensive collection of large and colorful earrings and bright clothing. She loved having a good time with friends and family, especially...
James Edwin "Ed" Williams
Dec 6, 2023
James Edwin “Ed” Williams, 62 of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with his heavenly father and sister on December 6, 2023.
He was born on February 20, 1961 to Jimmy and Frances Williams in Biloxi, MS. Ed graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1979. He served in the Army from 1980 to 1986. In 1986, he returned to...
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