OBITUARIES
Patricia Anne Bond
Apr 19, 2026
Patricia Anne Sovell Bond, age 82, of Long Beach, Mississippi, entered eternal rest on Sunday, April 19, 2026, surrounded by the love, comfort, and prayers of her family. Patricia lived a life defined by faith, devotion, and a gentle strength that touched all who knew her.
Born in Biloxi, Mississippi to Lawrence Sovell Sr. and Clarice Parker Sovell, both of whom...
Ann "Annie" Sizemore
Apr 19, 2026
Ann “Annie” Sizemore, age 65, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her residence.
Annie was born on November 15, 1960, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was the beloved daughter of the late Mert and Charlie Sizemore, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents.
She is survived by her devoted and loving partner, Katrina...
Charles Harry Brann, Jr.
Apr 18, 2026
Charles Harry Brann, Jr. was born on September 4, 1943, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He lived a full life marked by dedication to his family, career, and interests. Charles passed away on April 18, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi, peacefully with his wife by his side.
Charles graduated from Ponchatoula High School in the class of 1961. After High School, he served...
Laurie Blackmarr Miller
Apr 18, 2026
Laurie Blackmarr Miller, a devoted mother, loving wife, and compassionate community servant, passed away peacefully in her home in Gulfport, Mississippi on April 18, 2026. Born in Minnesota, Laurie led a life marked by dedication to her family and her community, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Laurie spent the early part of her adult life as a...
Gola Ann Niolet
Apr 17, 2026
Gola A. Niolet "Ann", age 67, passed away April 17, 2026, in Pass Christian, MS.
Ann was born on April 12, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Carl and Dorothy Shults.
Our mother was the glue that held our family together. She loved to host gatherings at her house, cooking for every holiday, including birthdays. She always made sure...
Louise A. O'Brien
Apr 17, 2026
Louise Angeline O’Brien, 90, of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away April 17, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth J. O’Brien, Sr., with whom she shared 59 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth O’Brien, Jr.; her parents, Jennie and Joseph Angeline, Sr.; her brother, Joseph Angeline,...
Mary Jane Marsh
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Jane Marsh, age 72, passed away on April 16, 2026.
Mary was born on September 8, 1953, in Walton, New York, to James Kelly and Elizabeth Price. As a teenager, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior. She built a life centered on faith, family, and simple joys, always placing others before herself.
She shared 49 beautiful years of marriage with...
James Mark Brown
Apr 16, 2026
James “Mark” Brown, 58, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on April 16, 2026
Mark was preceded in death by his mother, Jamie Arnold Buckley; his father, Dr. Richard Edward Buckley; his sister, Lisa Rae Brown; his brother, Ryan “Eric” Buckley; and his grandmother, Mary Arnold.
He is survived by his sisters, Rachel Buckley Smith and Robert Smith of D’Iberville, Mississippi, and Rebekah...
Jeanine Allen
Apr 16, 2026
Jeanine Allen, affectionately known as "The Queen," passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Born on July 14, 1977, in Biloxi, Mississippi, Jeanine’s life was a vivid tapestry woven through the Gulf Coast, marked by her spirit and presence which will be deeply missed. She was a native of D’Iberville, and a long-time resident of Biloxi.
She was...
Cammy Keano Atwood
Apr 16, 2026
Cammy Keano Atwood
Keano Atwood, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer.
Keano was an avid fisherman. He loved being on the water and spending time fishing with friends and family. He was also a very talented musician. He frequently shared his love of music with...
Jo Ann Ton Pankey
Apr 16, 2026
Jo Ann Pankey
Jo Ann Ton Pankey, 95, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at The Village Health and Rehab, after a short illness.
She was born on August 11, 1930 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John Burroughs Ton and Jane Elizabeth Drago Ton. Her family welcomed her brother, John Jr., 2 years later on Christmas Day.
From New...
Phil Travis Tidwell
Apr 15, 2026
Mr. Phil Travis Tidwell passed away at his home in Gulfport on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Born in Batesville, Mississippi, to Cecil Edward Tidwell and Cokla Mary Hawkin Tidwell, Phil lived a life rooted in faith, family, and quiet strength. A devoted Christian man and a 33rd degree Mason, he carried himself with integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose....
Jason Randall Mayfield
Apr 15, 2026
Jason Randall Mayfield, age 44 of Vancleave, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Gina Herrington; his daughter, Hanna Mayfield; his parents, John and Kathy Mayfield, Jr.; his siblings, John Mayfield, III, Cynthia Mayfield, Stephanie Mayfield, Joel (Tally) Mayfield, Anthony Mayfield, Kenny Davis and Brandon Creel; his best friends, Melvin Hesler,...
Gloria Marie Sharp
Apr 14, 2026
Gloria Marie Spence Sharp, age 90 of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Spence and Florence Delcuze Spence; her sister, Dorothy Spence; and her step-son, Charles Sharp.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Charles Howard Sharp; her step-daughter, Darla (James) Fulton; her step-granddaughter, Amanda Fulton and numerous...
Charles Cunningham
Apr 14, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Clyde Cunningham, age 68, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Chuck was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and a proud graduate of Gulfport East High School, Class of 1976. He continued his education at Mississippi State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He honorably served his country...
Ethelyn Simmons Mozingo
Apr 14, 2026
Ethelyn Marie Simmons Mozingo, age 103 of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, John “J.C.” Mozingo; her parents, James A. Simmons and Eva Mae Keller Simmons; her son, Lloyd Daniel “Dan” Mozingo; her daughter-in-law, Dianne Carney Mozingo; her siblings, Jamie Simmons, Delma Simmons, Joe Ben Simmons and...
George Garland Roberts
Apr 13, 2026
George G. Roberts, 105, of Gulfport, passed away in D'Iberville, MS on April 13, 2026.
Mr. Roberts was born on March 1, 1921 in Lancashire, England, the son of the late John Wesley and Sara (Judd) Roberts. The Roberts family immigrated to the United States in 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ewart, Edwin, Handel, Haydn, and...
Oliver Anthony Sahuque
Apr 13, 2026
Oliver Anthony Sahuque, 84, of Ansley, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth Evans Sahuque and Louis Sahuque, Sr.; his brother, Louis Sahuque, Jr.; his sisters, Myrna Johnson and Betty Ridgel; his grandson, Travis Finley; and his son-in-law, Walter Madley.
Oliver is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Janet Sahuque;...
Kathleen Mary Ladner
Apr 13, 2026
Kathleen Mary Ladner, age 76 of Necaise Crossing, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Gerald Henry “Big Boy” Ladner; her parents, Frank and Claudia Klein; her two children, Gerald Ladner, Jr. and Kevin Ladner; and her siblings, Frank Klein, JR., Lee Klein, Sr., Sue Sellier and John Klein, Sr.
Kathleen is...
Marie Hardie Smith
Apr 13, 2026
Marie Hardie Smith of Long Beach, Mississippi died on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the age of eighty-something. No one in the family is entirely certain of the exact number, which somehow feels fitting for a fiery redhead who never saw much reason to explain herself.
Marie was born in Ridgeway, Virginia to Champ Hardie Sr. and Gladys Emerson Hardie and...
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