OBITUARIES

Danny Brooks

Jun 27, 2022

Danny Lee Brooks, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, in Ocean Springs.

Danny was born on August 17, 1954, in Gastonia, North Carolina, and was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs.   He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, entering in April 1977, and was honorably discharged in June 1986,...

Valery Little

Jun 27, 2022

Valery Nelson Little, age 91, of Picayune, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Highland Community Hospital in Picayune.

Mrs. Little was born on February 14, 1931, in Poplarville, Mississippi and was a former resident of Long Beach, Mississippi.  She graduated from Poplarville High School. She worked for many years as an Agent for Greyhound...

Joanne Dolan

Jun 27, 2022

Joanne Dolan passed away with family by her side on June 27, 2022 at the age of 75.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Ferdinand Dobras and Josephine Kolex' Dobras; and her son in law, Wesley Sheppard.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 52 years, Vincent Dolan; and her children,...

Jerald Caruthers

Jun 27, 2022

Dr. Jerald Wayne Caruthers, of Long Beach Ms. June 19, 1938 - June 27, 2022. Age 84.025.

Dr. Caruthers was predeceased by his loving wife and mother of his children, Patricia Caruthers (2002).

He leaves behind his memory to live on in his five children and spouses, Curtis Caruthers (Shelia), Rhonda Reilly, Julie Paul (Bob),...

James Lammons

Jun 27, 2022

James Anderson Lammons, age 97, passed away June 27, 2022.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Alpha Landry

Jun 26, 2022

Al Landry passed from this life on Sunday afternoon, June 26th. He died at his home in Sherman, Texas due to a sudden heart failure, with Pat, his wife of 32 years, by his side.

Al Would have turned 85 this August. He was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division from 1956 until 1959....

David Gibson

Jun 26, 2022

David A. Gibson passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Bay St Louis, Ms. He was 62.

He was preceded in death by his parents P.O. Gibson, Jr., and Delores (McKenzie) Gibson.

He is survived by his sister, Camille Boone and his favorite companion Pandora his kitty.

He was a native...

Connie Ferreira

Jun 26, 2022

Connie Ladner Borne Ferreira, age 68, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ran Waltman & Gladys Ladner, her first husband, Sidney Borne Sr. and nephew, Donald L. Bentz

Connie is survived by her husband, Marco Ferreira, her son, Sidney Borne Jr, 2 grandchildren, Morgan...

Marlene Ray

Jun 25, 2022

Marlene L. Ray, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lee Marlin and Louise Schlottmann Marlin.

Marlene is survived by her children, Joy Catlin, David Ray, Gail Jere (Robert), Dennis Ray (Kako), Nikki Cox; sister, Joann Wade...

John "Billy" Shirley

Jun 25, 2022

John “Billy” William Shirley, born November 27, 1942, in Meridian, MS to parents, Annie Mae Shirley and James Leonard Shirley, Sr.

He was the third child of six other siblings, Lela Allen (the late Ford), the late James Leonard, Jr., the late Carolyn Marasco (Louis), Robert Shirley (Novaline), the late Dorothy Pavolini (Edward), Donna Lynn Pujol (the...

Benny Husband

Jun 25, 2022

Benny Ray Husband, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on June 25, 2022, surrounded by family.

Benny was born on December 10, 1938, to Julian (Jude) and Minnie McIntosh Husband. He graduated from Orange Grove High School in 1957. On July 18, 1959, he married his wife, Nancy in Pasadena, Texas.

Benny was a...

Provis Peterson

Jun 24, 2022

Provis James Peterson, age 81, of Dedeaux, passed away on June 24, 2022.

Mr. Peterson was born in Hancock County and retired from MDOT.  He enjoyed gardening and going to the casino.  He was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sullivan Joseph Peterson and Mary...

Ioannis "Yanni" Lagoudakis

Jun 24, 2022

Ioannis “Yanni” G. Lagoukatis, age 83, a native of Chania, Crete, Greece, passed away at his home in Biloxi, MS on Friday, June 24, 2022,

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Iphigenia Lagoudakis, and his daughter’s mother, Varvara Lagoudakis.

Ioannis is survived by his daughter, Christina Mohler and her husband Aaron,...

Jewel Ison

Jun 24, 2022

Jewel L. Ison, age 85, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Perkinston. She was member of Perryville Baptist Church in McHenry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Emma Scarborough; her husband, Wallace Ison; her daughter, Deborah Ison Carroll; her brothers, Otis Scarborough, William “Buddy” Scarborough, Glenn Scarborough, and...

Jimmy Grindstaff

Jun 24, 2022

Jimmy Ray Grindstaff, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Pillars of Biloxi.

He is preceded in death by his father Paul W. Grindstaff and mother Eugenia “Nula” Grindstaff.

He is survived by his sister Kathy Mary Grindstaff of Gulfport.

Jimmy was a native of Athens, Greece and was...

Vickie Lanter

Jun 23, 2022

Vickie Lynne Lanter, age 60, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Meridian, MS.

She was born in Union, MS to Victor Wilkerson and Martha Emerson Wilkerson. She was raised in Meridian, and lived on the Gulf Coast most of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; significant other, Roger Ellis; brothers,...

Josephine Lichtenberg

Jun 23, 2022

Long Beach, Mississippi – Josephine (Jo) Lichtenberg, 83, went home to live with her Lord on June 23, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Jo was born in Donalsonville, Georgia to Versa and Earlie Mercer. She grew up in the small town of Chattahoochee, FL and graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 1956. Jo continued her education at Chipola College...

Russell Ellis

Jun 23, 2022

Russell W. Ellis, age 63, of Petal, MS, passed away on June 23, 2022.

Russell was a native of Pass Christian, MS.  He attended Christ Episcopal Schools then attended Swanee University, TN.  He was an independent Real Estate Appraiser.  Russell served as a page to Ben Stone in Jackson, MS and Trent Lot in Washington, D.C.  In...

Annie Miller

Jun 23, 2022

Annie Mae Miller, age 86, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Gulfport.

She was born in Stone County, Mississippi, attended Stone High School and was a 52-year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She worked for Hancock Bank of Gulfport, and retired from Gulfport School District from bookkeeping in the cafeteria. She was a...

Peggy King

Jun 22, 2022

Peggy Jean King, age 79 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

She was a native of Gulfport and was a waitress for the family owned business and a family owned cleaning business where she cleaned homes.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Annie Webster; her siblings, Roy...