Obituaries

Jack Vader Hamilton

Jack Vader Hamilton

Sep 29, 2022

Jack Vader Hamilton, age 79, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on September 29, 2022.

He was born in Oak Grove, Wisconsin on August 16, 1943.

Jack was a proud Marine and dreamed of making the military his career, until he was later medically discharged. He was the proud co-owner of Molin Concrete for thirty-five years until retirement....

Lan Thi Nguyen

Lan Thi Nguyen

Sep 29, 2022

 

Lan Thi Nguyen, age 85, of North Biloxi, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in the early hours on Thursday, September 29, 2022.   Lan projected humility, intelligence, and kindness in her everyday life. And when faced with adversity, she was bold, brave, and tackled tough situations head on. She dedicated her life to God and her...

Gerald James Creel

Gerald James Creel

Sep 29, 2022

Funeral services for Gerald J. “Sunshine” Creel, a native and lifelong resident of Back Bay Biloxi, will be Thursday, Oct. 6: An 11 a.m. visitation and noon Mass of Christian Burial at Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos Catholic Church. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

He died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at the age of 91.

Gerald...

Jennie Vee Overstreet Carnley

Jennie Vee Overstreet Carnley

Sep 29, 2022

Jennie Vee Overstreet Carnley, age 91 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

She was born in Vancleave where she was a life-long resident. She was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a long-time member of Magnolia Baptist...

Steve Floran Haynie

Steve Floran Haynie

Sep 28, 2022

 

Steve Floran Haynie, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 28, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. 

Mr. Haynie was born in Jackson, Mississippi and was a resident of Port Neches, Texas and Gulfport, Mississippi.  He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1959 and Mississippi State University in 1965. Mr. Haynie was employed at American Petrofina in...

Christopher Scott Hebert

Christopher Scott Hebert

Sep 27, 2022

Christopher Scott Hebert was born on October 19, 1967 to Douglas and Mary “Nat” Hebert and peacefully departed this earth on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

Chris was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast where he attended D’Iberville High School and quickly discovered his entrepreneurial skills. He owned and operated several successful businesses in his short lifetime. Chris was a...

Theodora Ann Gronkoski

Theodora Ann Gronkoski

Sep 27, 2022

Ann Gronkoski, age 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on September 27, 2022. She was born on June 23,1942 in Poplarville, MS, and she married Walter "Ski" Gronkoski in March of 1974 and adored their blended family.

Ann was a longtime resident of Biloxi and she enjoyed playing shuffleboard and the company of her friends. She was...

Owen Christopher Beninati

Owen Christopher Beninati

Sep 25, 2022

“One of heavens precious angels got his wings and flew home in to the arms of God.”

 

Owen Christopher Beninati, eight months old, passed away on September 25, 2022, on what seemed to be a simple Sunday.

 

Owen perished in his grandparents’ house fire into the arms of our loving God above. As his devoted family, we all...

Glenda Dale Lamey

Glenda Dale Lamey

Sep 25, 2022

Glenda Dale Lamey, 76, of Crestview, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022.

She was born on April 25, 1946 in Crystal Springs, MS to Carsey and Annie Phillips. Before moving to Crestview, FL, she was a resident of Gautier, MS for 36 years. She graduated from Crystal Springs High School. During her time at high school, she was...

Robert Bertrand Blais

Robert Bertrand Blais

Sep 25, 2022

Robert Bertrand Blais, age 63, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 with his daughters by his side.

Bob was born October 17, 1958 in Lewiston, ME to Bertrand and Rita Blais. He was a former long-time resident of W. Hartford, CT. He resided in Biloxi for the last ten months as his life long dream was always to move...

Mary Alice Owen

Mary Alice Owen

Sep 25, 2022

Mary Alice Owen, age 96 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on March 6, 1926 in Ocean Springs to Henry and Mary Hovelmeier. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School. She enjoyed playing cards, going to the casinos, puzzles, and crocheting.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...

Leslie Oliver Sturtevant, Jr.

Leslie Oliver Sturtevant, Jr.

Sep 24, 2022

Leslie Oliver Sturtevant, Jr., age 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He was born on November 4, 1944 in Westwego, LA. He was a retired school teacher in the Biloxi school system for over twenty years. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and gun collector, and he was a volunteer at the WWII Museum...

Christopher J. Lawrence Jr.

Christopher J. Lawrence Jr.

Sep 23, 2022

 

Christopher Joseph Lawrence Jr, 94 of Linthicum, MD and formerly of Biloxi and Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on September 23, 2022. Chris had a 35-year military career – serving as a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army. He continued working in US Army Intelligence in a civilian capacity after he retired from active duty.  He...

Linda Camille McGuffee Osley

Linda Camille McGuffee Osley

Sep 23, 2022

Linda Camille Osley, 75, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 23, 2022. Linda was born on November 1, 1946, at the new Biloxi Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Linda graduated from Gulfport High School and then attended Perkinston Jr. College and Jefferson Davis....

Sally Blythe

Sally Blythe

Sep 23, 2022

 

Surrounded by her children, Ethel “Sally” Blythe passed away at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS on September 23, 2022.  She was 99 years old.

Sally joined the Women’s Army Air Corp during World War II.  After Basic Training at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, she worked as a Control Tower Operator at several air fields in Texas:  Shepard...

Randall "Randy" Herr

Randall "Randy" Herr

Sep 23, 2022

 

Randall “Randy” Herr, age 72, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Randy was born and raised in Lancaster, PA to Don and Betty Herr. Randy served in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1975. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Maryland and later...

Roy Joel Webb

Roy Joel Webb

Sep 22, 2022

Roy Joel “Jay” Webb, age 59 of Perkinston passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Jay was born on April 9, 1963 in Biloxi. He was a life-long resident of the Coast. Jay graduated from St. Martin High School in 1981. He later joined the Navy and served for ten years before being honorably discharged. He was an independent contractor with...

Clyde Arnold Whitling

Clyde Arnold Whitling

Sep 22, 2022

Clyde Arnold Whitling, age 82, of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Saucier.  

Mr. Whitling was born on September 1, 1940 in Van, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Henrietta Whitling.  He was educated in Sherman, New York and Andrews University, Michigan and was a school teacher for 35 years.  He enjoyed watching sports.

Clyde was...

Lorraine Bishop Cripps

Lorraine Bishop Cripps

Sep 22, 2022

Lorraine Bishop Cripps, age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 22,2022, at The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands.

Ms. Cripps was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Durant High School. She actively worked most of her life as a customer service representative in the finance industry. She was an active member of Fernwood Baptist...

Darren Christopher Salik

Darren Christopher Salik

Sep 22, 2022

Darren Christopher Salik, 61, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Pillars in Biloxi.

Darren was born on March 21, 1961 in Bridgeport, CT to Julius Joseph and Shirley Sone Salik. He graduated from high school and attended Technical School for two years. Darren was an ASE Master Technician. He was employed with Hotard Motor...

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