Obituaries
Matthew Jay Burinskas
Dec 23, 2023
Col. Matthew Jay Burinskas, Retired Army, age 55, of Moundville, AL passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Forrest County, MS. He was born on March 3, 1968 in Berlin, Germany to Sherry L. Burinskas and Major Walter G. Burinskas, Retired Air Force.
Mr. Burinskas graduated from Biloxi High School in 1986. He attended University of Alabama for his...
Timothy "Tim" M. Stafford
Dec 23, 2023
Timothy “Tim” M. Stafford, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Tim lived a happy, successful life. He was kind to everyone and only saw the good in others. Tim believed in playing every child on the team and helping those who needed second chances. He will be missed by his devoted family and...
Lori Kitchings Hilton
Dec 23, 2023
Lori Kitchings Hilton, age 61, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Lori was born on July 15, 1962 in Gulfport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ben Kitchings and Ann Wharton Kitchings; and sister, Kim Kitchings.
Survivors include her husband, James Perry Hilton; sister, Lynn Bradshaw (Ron) of Keller, TX; brother-in-law, Gary...
Shirley Sue Simmerman
Dec 22, 2023
Dearest World, Friday, December 22, 2023, we lost the most amazing person and caring Mimi that ever walked the Earth. She was born in Denver, Colorado on April 17, 1956 and left this mortal world all too soon at the age of 65.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Jerry Ray Simmons and Betty Lucile Simmons and her...
Charles Franklin "Frank" Hartzell, Jr.
Dec 22, 2023
Charles Franklin “Frank” Hartzell, Jr. was born in DeKalb, Illinois on November 11, 1933 to Charles, Sr. and Gertrude (Earles) Hartzell.
Frank’s 40 year career of service to the nation began when he joined the United States Air Force in 1950. He rose to the rank of Master Seargent during a career that took him to numerous assignments in...
John M. Tallo II
Dec 21, 2023
Chief Warrant Office John M. Tallo II, 79, died at his home in Biloxi, MS.
CWO Tallo’s active military career spanned nearly 3 decades. He retired after 26 years of dedicated Army service. He was awarded the Legion of Merit (with Oak Leaf Cluster), the Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf...
Kent Gerard Alexander
Dec 21, 2023
Kent Alexander, age 38, passed away on Thursday, December 21st, 2023.
After graduating from Stone High School in 2004, Kent moved to Hattiesburg, where he attended and graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelors degree in Human Resources and Business Management. He moved around the country working on various political campaigns including Las Vegas, New Jersey and...
Joseph "Charles" Broussard
Dec 21, 2023
Joseph “Charles” Broussard, 87, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, December 21, 2023. God chose this special day to take him into His loving arms to be with Him and his heavenly family.
At 12 years old Charles worked his first job as a paperboy for the Biloxi Daily Herald newspaper. He was a graduate of...
Susan Marie Ladnier Standley
Dec 20, 2023
Susan Marie Ladnier Standley, age 71, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Susan was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Her absolute favorite pastime was spending time with her family and spending time near the water. Susan was a jokester just like her Daddy and often brought humor to the...
Louise Smith Fletcher
Dec 20, 2023
Louise Smith Fletcher, 87, of Ocean Springs passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Louise was born April 9, 1936 in Prentiss, MS to Thomas J. Smith and Addie Magnolia Long.
Louise was a longtime resident of Sylvester, GA. She graduated from Norman Park High School. She volunteered at Palmyra Park Hospital in Georgia and was a longtime member of...
Thomas Joseph Kavanagh
Dec 20, 2023
Thomas Joseph Kavanagh, 78, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
He was born September 13, 1945, in County Leitrim, Ireland to Thomas Joseph Kavanagh and Anne Teresa Kavanagh. Thomas attended Notre Dame High School and graduated in 1963. He served the Gulf Coast working for BellSouth AT&T retiring with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed attending...
Donna Faye Brown
Dec 20, 2023
Donna Faye Brown, 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Gulfport.
Donna was born in Marks, MS. She graduated from South Panola High School in Batesville, MS and received her Associates Degree and Paralegal Degree from Hinds County Community College. Donna was a loving mother and grandmother. She has resided on the Gulf Coast...
Donald Lee Peterson, Sr.
Dec 19, 2023
It is with sadness we announce the passing of Donald Lee Peterson, Sr., who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Biloxi, MS.
Donald resided in Altoona, PA with his loving wife Sandra K. (Lowry) Peterson. He was born in Tyrone, PA on September 16, 1955 to Donald R. and Eleanor L. (Wheland) Peterson. ...
James Francis "Jimmy" Davis
Dec 19, 2023
James Francis “Jimmy” Davis, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Gulfport.
Jimmy was born and raised in Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School. He served 8 years in the Naval Reserves. Jimmy retired from Borden’s Milk Company after 42 years. He enjoyed fishing, camping, playing...
Erlinda "Linda" DeCastro Rafada
Dec 19, 2023
It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Linda Rafada, who went to be with the Lord today, Tuesday, December 19, 2023.
She was passionate about her family and her garden. She found great joy in caring for her pets, cooking, and the beauty in nature. Linda was happiest when singing beautiful melodies and dancing around...
Maurveen Lavone Holbrook
Dec 18, 2023
Maurveen Lavone Holbrook, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 19th, 2023 in Mobile, AL. Maurveen was born January 28, 1952 in Biloxi, MS to Marvin Eugene Holbrook and Sylvia Lavon Evans. She grew up loving dance and gymnastics. She earned her Bachelor’s from the University of Southern Mississippi. Maurveen was a dedicated Registered Nurse. She...
Bert Phelps, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
Bert Phelps, Jr. passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, December 18, 2023 at the age of 91.
He was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born in Gulfport, Mississippi on August 11, 1932.
As a young man, he served his country in the United States Coast Guard and United States Navy....
Patsy Graham
Dec 17, 2023
Patsy Hesler Graham, aged 85, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
Patsy, the daughter of the late Helen Bourque, was born Patsy Maxine Parker on March 20, 1938, in McHenry, MS.
Patsy was a Christian, a lover of life, family, friends and animals, an avid reader of books, a fan of crossword puzzles and card games,...
Roy "Don" McGee
Dec 17, 2023
Roy “Don” McGee, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in Ocean Springs.
Don was born on March 9, 1957 in Lawrenceburg, TN to James Daniel McGee and Edna Elizabeth Waters McGee. He graduated from Lawrence County High School in Lawrenceburg, TN. Don was employed as Finance Director for Sharp Motor Company in Pulaski,...
Marvin Lee Robinson, Sr.
Dec 17, 2023
On the morning of December 17, 2023, Marvin Lee Robinson Sr. passed away. He was born April 5, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri to Russell Eugene Robinson Sr., and Virginia Katherine Robinson. He moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1972, where he began his 35 years of employment at Ingalls Shipbuilding, hiring in on his birthday. He was known...
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