Obituaries
Elsa Wallace
Nov 29, 2022
Elsa Wallace was born Elsa Wittchen in Whatcheer, Alberta, Canada on February 6, 1930. She died November 29, 2022 at her home in Ocean Springs at the age of 92.
Known for her red hair, witty humor, and spunky spirit, Elsa was the daughter of a school teacher, Gottfred Wittchen, and homemaker, Eliza Hass Wittchen, who immigrated from Kulm, Romaniato the...
Betty Ann Bellande-Toland
Nov 29, 2022
Betty Ann Bellande-Toland came into the world on October 4, 1946, the third child of Alton L. Bellande and Hazel Marie Bonnette. Like most Biloxi natives of her generation, her nascence was celebrated at the 1929 Biloxi Hospital opposite Deer Island. She passed on November 29, 2022 at Merit Health Biloxi following a severe brain injury resulting from a...
Joshua David Baker
Nov 28, 2022
In loving memory of Joshua David Baker. Josh, age 38, of Ocean Springs, MS was born on June 20, 1984 at Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia.
He is survived by his grandmother, Vesta Baker; parents, Diane Renee Drummond (Paul), David Wayne Baker, and Leia D. Pinko; sisters, Courtanay R. Frost and Marina L. Baker, his Aunt Tamara and Uncle Frank...
Christopher "Chris" Coty Hensley
Nov 28, 2022
Christopher “Chris” Coty Hensley, 42, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022. Christopher was born in Huntsville, AL, to Robert and Trenna Hensley on March 23, 1980.
Christopher was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, attended d’Iberville High School, and was formerly employed by AT&T. Christopher was a lover of the horror genre and was...
Sherman "Rock" Sekul
Nov 28, 2022
Sherman "Rock" Sekul died peacefully Monday, November 28, 2022 at his home in Ocean Springs, MS surrounded by his family, a week before his 84th birthday.
Rock was born on December 5, 1938 in Biloxi, MS. He was proud of his Yugoslav heritage and of being a “Boy from Point Cadet.” Growing up on The Point, he enjoyed playing baseball,...
Joe "Giz" Miller
Nov 27, 2022
Joe “Giz” Miller, 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Biloxi.
Mr. Miller was born in Biloxi, MS on February 16, 1952 to Joseph “Sammy” and Edna Miller. He was a graduate of D’Iberville High School. Mr. Miller worked in construction for most of his life until he joined the Grand Casino as the...
Sally Chapman Westervelt
Nov 27, 2022
Sally Chapman Westervelt passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2022. She was 69 years old. She will be remembered fondly as a loving mother to three children, a lifelong animal lover, and a kind caregiver to all.
Sally was born at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. She was a graduate of Trinity Episcopal School, Louise S. McGhee...
Joyce "Mawmaw" Marie Sterling
Nov 27, 2022
Joyce “Mawmaw” Marie Sterling, 82, of Lizana passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. Joyce was born January 29, 1940 to Carlton and Zaddie Cuevas.
Joyce was a native and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was a former employee of both the Harrison County Courthouse and State of Mississippi Department of Transportation. She spent all her free time...
Erick Neil Molander
Nov 27, 2022
Erick Neil Molander (62) of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on November 27, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. “He fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for him the crown of righteousness.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Waiting to greet him in heaven, among other family and friends, are his father,...
Marie A. Peralta
Nov 27, 2022
Marie A. Peralta, age 85, of Pass Christian passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Peralta was born in New Orleans, LA and lived in Pass Christian most of her life. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Pass Christian and later became a member of Holy Family Parish.
Mrs. Peralta attended Pas...
Myrtis Leo Martin
Nov 25, 2022
Myrtis Leo Martin, age 91, of the Lizana Community, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Ms. Martin was born in Saucier, MS on November 26, 1930 to Alonza and Ella Ladner. She was a member of Galilee Church in Saucier and she enjoyed cooking, fishing and visiting family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Mark Clayton Bosarge
Nov 25, 2022
Mark Clayton Bosarge, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 in Biloxi.
Mark was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. He graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1981. Mark owned and operated Bosarge Refrigeration on the coast. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his family.
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Curtis John Lloyd, Sr.
Nov 25, 2022
Curtis John Lloyd, Sr., 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Lloyd was born on November 23, 1938 in Detroit, MI to Edward Curtis Lloyd and Esther Pearl “Bunny” Lozen Lloyd. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School where he was an OSHS Hall of Famer and from...
Doyle Wessels "Dee" Hulse
Nov 24, 2022
Doyle Wessels Hulse “Dee” passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2022 in Fairhope, AL.
Doyle was born in Fort Lauderdale, FL on October 23, 1954 to Doyle Agustus and Ruth Maude Hulse. He was raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Jackson, MS, and Ellisville, MS. Doyle attended Jones County Junior College in Ellisville and later completed his college education...
Phyllis M. Smith
Nov 24, 2022
Phyllis M. Smith, age 90, of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
Phyllis was born on April 23, 1932 in Mississippi City, MS. She attended Gulfport High School and Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. Phyllis was a retired nurse from Harrison County Health Department.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Ray E....
Wanda Dee Davion Bobinger
Nov 24, 2022
Wanda D. Bobinger, age 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away at home peacefully after suffering a long battle with Cancer.
She was born on July 19, 1955 to Ronald and Myrtle Davion of Long Beach, MS. She was a graduate of Long Beach High School. Everyone who knew Wanda knew she had a big heart and giving and caring nature....
William T. Krysinski
Nov 23, 2022
William T. Krysinski, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Sarasota, FL.
Friends may visit from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 2511 Pass Rd, Biloxi, MS. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:00 PM. A graveside service will follow at 1:30 PM at the Biloxi...
Christy A. Demoran
Nov 23, 2022
Christy A. Demoran, 65, of Biloxi, joined her Lord and Savior Wednesday, November 23, 2022, in Biloxi.
Christy was born on March 6, 1957 in Biloxi, MS to the late Ursula Rerecich Mattina and Roy N. Mattina Sr. She attended Biloxi High School and worked at Roy’s Package Store and Christy’s Creations. During her spare-time, she enjoyed crafts with...
Marie Maxine Fore
Nov 23, 2022
Marie Maxine Fore, 58, of Gulfport died on November 23, 2022, after a tragic one-car accident. She is survived by her son, Matthew Corbin Atwood; her mother, Donna Rayburn; and her father, W.C. Fore. She also leaves behind three cats, which are only a few of the many pets that she loved and cared for throughout her life.
A...
Bruce Fisher
Nov 23, 2022
Dr. Bruce W. Fisher, age 95, of Gulfport formally Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.
Bruce was born on September 20, 1927 in Jackson, MS to parents Fred Fisher and Elizabeth Baygents. He served in the Navy aboard the USS Wiltsie DD-716 in the Pacific. While stationed in San Francisco, CA, he met...
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