Obituaries
George A. Schloegel
Oct 6, 2023
Retired Hancock Bank Chairman & CEO
Past Mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi (2009-2013)
George A. Schloegel, who rose from high-school-age mailroom associate to Hancock Bank Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, then Mayor of Gulfport, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was 83.
Schloegel actively managed almost every facet of bank operations and amassed an extensive resume...
Samantha Macy Byrd
Oct 4, 2023
Samantha “Sammie” Macy Byrd departed from this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the age of 20.
Sammie was born to Sam and Katie on September 26, 2003 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Sammie graduated from Vancleave High School with her best friend Jay and one year behind the love of her life, Gavin. While in high school, she was...
Bobby Raymond Seymour
Oct 4, 2023
Reverend Bobby Raymond Seymour departed this life on October 4, 2023. He was born on December 21, 1949, to the late Francis Seymour and Melanie Seymour Bass in Biloxi, MS. He married his beautiful wife Iris Ann Seymour on September 29, 1967.
He served in his home church faithfully until the Lord called him to start a home missions church...
Mitchell Damon Hughes
Oct 3, 2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mitchell Damon Hughes, age 60, of Gulfport, MS, who unexpectedly passed away in Gulfport on October 3, 2023.Mitchell was born in Jackson, MS, on December 27, 1962, to Mimi Krebs and Arvil Hughes. He was a diligent professional and worked for over 35 years on the Gulf Coast as a Mechanical...
James Chad Allen
Oct 3, 2023
James Chad Allen (Chad), 31, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Chad was born November 11, 1991 to Alvin and Beth Allen.
Chad graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2010. Following high school, he attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Culinary School where he received his Associate’s Degree in 2018. Chad worked as a chef...
Miguel Anthony Lawrence III
Oct 3, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Miguel Lawrence III, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend from St. Martin, Mississippi, who departed from this world on October 3, 2023. Miguel was a remarkable individual whose presence touched the lives of many.
Born on March 29, 1978, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Miguel was a beacon of kindness...
Carmen Ralph Pelusi
Oct 3, 2023
Carmen Ralph Pelusi peacefully passed away at home on October 3,2023 surrounded by his family.
He was 83 years old. Carmen was born to Ralph and Selma Pelusi on June 5, 1940, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Throughout his lifetime, he was passionate about many things. He loved to fly and was an avid sailor. Carmen enjoyed cooking for various church events,...
Frances Courtney Rutland
Oct 3, 2023
Frances Courtney Rutland, age 91, of Gulfport passed away on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Bay St. Louis.
Frances was born in Mount Olive, MS on August 4, 1932. She was a lifelong resident of MS. Frances was a member of First Baptist Church of Gulfport and Victory Baptist Church of Bassfield. She was a teacher’s aide for 15...
Mary Landwehr
Oct 2, 2023
Mary Landwehr, age 98, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
Mary was born on June 1, 1925, to Michael and Edith Carr in Warrington, England. She survived WW2 and participated in the UK war effort. She worked for the Biloxi School System. Mary was a Saints football fan and enjoyed gardening, jitterbug, and UK sports teams....
Cletta "Joan" Duncan Gray
Oct 2, 2023
Cletta “Joan” Duncan Gray, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 in Gulfport, MS,
She was born August 25, 1943 in Doniphan, MO to Eugene Arvis Duncan and Lelia Mary Robinson Duncan Longnecker. Joan worked at many military bases around the world and volunteered with other SeaBee wives to organize Christmas events for the...
Barry Charles Mendoza
Oct 2, 2023
Barry Charles Mendoza, 61, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on January 31, 1962 to George and Gadis Mendoza.
Barry has been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1970. He attended Ocean Springs High School. Following high school Barry worked several jobs as he was talented in all areas. He...
Edward Patrick "Pat" Ward
Oct 1, 2023
Edward Patrick “Pat” Ward passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, October 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Maureen; sons, Sam and Will (Mariam); grandchildren, Max, Ben, and Maya, and his two younger brothers, Mike (Anne) and Joe (Patricia) and sister-in-law Donna. He leaves behind a broad circle of friends, students, and colleagues.
Pat joins...
Deanna Lee Ledbetter Hartford
Oct 1, 2023
Deanna Lee Ledbetter “Dee” “Mema” “Grandma” “Mrs. Dee” and “Aunt Dee” Hartford, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Gulfport, MS.
Deanna was born on April 7, 1940, in Harrisburg, IN to Ruth and Vernon Ledbetter. She worked for the finance department at the University of Texas-Austin and for State of Florida Department of Administrative Hearings. Deanna...
Judy A. Galle
Oct 1, 2023
Judy A. Galle, 74, of Latimer, MS passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023. Judy was born January 5, 1949 in Biloxi, MS to Mary Emma and James Tanner.
Judy graduated from high school and was known for being a caregiver to everyone. In her free time, she enjoyed camping, fishing, and shopping.
She is preceded in death by her...
Sharon Presson Cunningham
Sep 30, 2023
Sharon Presson Cunningham, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023. Sharon was born December 26, 1949 in Paris, TN to Samuel Buford Presson and Marguerite Barlowe Presson.
Sharon graduated from Trezevant High School in Trezevant, TN before attending the University of Tennessee at Martin where she received her bachelor’s degree. After graduating, she attended Florida...
Arthur David Pettitt
Sep 29, 2023
Arthur David Pettitt, 81, a native of Ridgway, PA a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died peacefully at home on Friday, September 29, 2023.
He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and also served in the National Guard in PA. He worked as a welder for Ingalls, Avondale and many other shipbuilders.
Arthur is survived by...
Donald "Don" Edwin Howze, Sr.
Sep 27, 2023
Donald (Don) Edwin Howze Sr. (83) of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on 9/27/2023 at 9:55am surrounded by family and friends.
Don was born June 8, 1940 in New Orleans, LA. He was a graduate of Metairie High School and attended Southeastern University. He began his Sportswriting career at the Times Picayune newspaper in New Orleans and worked for newspapers throughout...
Charles Taylor
Sep 25, 2023
Mr. Charles Edward Taylor, affectionally know as Papa Bear, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 surrounded by his family at the age of 78.
Mr. Taylor was born on February 19, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware. He served in U.S. Air Force for 22 years. He was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home for the past 11...
Jordan "Jordy" Miller
Sep 25, 2023
Jordan “Jordy” Miller, 29 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on September 25, 2023.
He was born on November 29, 1993 in Pascagoula, MS. He was employed as an electrician and welder for Ingalls Shipbuilding. He enjoyed spending time with his kids, hunting, fishing, and four-wheeler riding.
Jordan was preceded in death by his grandparents, Theron Miller, Clara Miller, and...
Jude Owen McCollough
Sep 25, 2023
Jude Owen McCollough, 12 years old, of Summit, MS was taken into the presence of Christ Jesus on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Blair Batson Hospital in Jackson, MS.
Jude was born on August 25, 2011 in Montgomery, AL to Brian and Michelle McCollough. He was homeschooled, an avid artist, and loved snakes, frogs, and spiders. Most recently, he performed...
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