Obituaries
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...
Barry Warren Maggard
Dec 5, 2023
Mr. Barry Warren Maggard, age 65, of Saucier, MS/Pound, VA passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Barry was a long-term resident of the MS Gulf Coast recently relocating to Pound, VA. Barry graduated from West Harrison High School and attended college in Nashville, TN. Barry was a loving son to William Warren Maggard and Johnnie Ruth Maggard. He was...
Rose Mary Higginbotham Tiblier
Dec 5, 2023
Rose Mary Higginbotham Tiblier, 93, a native of the Biloxi/D’Iberville area, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. God chose this special day to take her into His loving arms to be with Him and her heavenly family.
Rose Mary was born on May 20, 1930, in Biloxi, MS to Nelson and Edna Higginbotham....
Roger J. "Bear" Cervantes
Dec 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, my sister and I announce the loss of our dad, Roger J. Cervantes on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Roger is survived by two daughters, two granddaughters, six great-grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren, five nephews, and one niece. He is also survived by his former wife and mother of his daughters, Mary Anderson.
He is preceded in death...
Irvin Albert Rocco
Dec 3, 2023
Irvin Albert Rocco, age 64, of Biloxi entered into God’s Kingdom on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Irvin was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a lifelong and avid fisherman and a bus driver at Ocean Springs School District for 14 years.
Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Nell Cook Rocco and Albert Chuck Rocco,...
Henry Lee Ross
Dec 2, 2023
Henry Lee Ross Jr., age 59, of Biloxi, MS, departed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Mr. Ross was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Biloxi High and went on to complete his associates at MGCCC, his Bachelor's Degree at USM in Business Management, as well as his Masters in Computer Networking at...
Nelda "June" Ivy
Dec 2, 2023
Nelda “June” Ivy, 83, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, Dec 2, 2023.
June was born in Paris, TX and raised in Lancaster, TX by her mother and step father Dovie and Edward Martin. She married Rufus Paul Ivy July 1967 in Dallas, TX where she gave birth to her only son, Rufus Paul Ivy II. They moved...
Louise Ellen Barq
Dec 2, 2023
Mrs. Lou Ella (Viator) Barq, 97, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Biloxi on January 17, 1926, to Victoria Eve Capo and Joseph Jaubert Viator Sr. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, where she graduated in 1945. A devout Catholic, she considered becoming a...
Audrey Marion Lechner Batia
Dec 2, 2023
Audrey Marion Lechner Batia, 95, passed away December 2, 2023. She was born September 6, 1928 in Biloxi along-side her twin sister Aurelia to Henry and Maude “Baker” Lechner.
Audrey embraced life with a spirit of elegance and a heart full of compassion. Known for her warm welcoming heart, she touched the lives of those around her in ways...
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