Obituaries
Sylvia Songe
Dec 17, 2023
Born September 13, 1940, in Savannah GA, Sylvia Powers Songe was always a bright, playful, and loving person. Though she had an artist’s temperament that led her to worry over even the smallest of details, this sensitivity, tenderness, and caring made her so loved by the most innocent among us. Her loving presence around children brought smiles to their faces,...
Jaime Andriano Estrada
Dec 17, 2023
Jaime Andriano Estrada, 72 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 17, 2023.
He was born on March 20, 1951 in Kawayan, Kananga, Leyte, Philippines to Ildefonso C. Estrada and Teofila A. Estrada. He attended college for undergrad teacher. He graduated with honors and medals in school and work. He was employed as a security guard. He enjoyed...
Patsy M. Graham
Dec 17, 2023
Patsy M. Graham, age 85, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Nativity BVM Cathedral. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at D'Iberville Memorial Park.
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E. Mark Toups
Dec 16, 2023
Electon Mark Toups, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023.
Mark was born on March 25, 1934 in Biloxi, MS to the late Lolles and Nita Hebert Toups. He was a 1951 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1958 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He owned and operated his own...
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,...
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