OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2021

On July 24, 2021, our beloved mother, Lourdes Velge Santos O'Connell arrived in heaven at the age of 89.

Born in Manila, Philippines, Lourdes was the daughter of Dr. Martin and Alice Santos.  Her childhood was spent in a war-torn country during WWII. At the height of the Japanese occupation, she remained at home studying piano. Classically...

Jul 24, 2021

Helen Tracy (Boo Boo) Scarborough, age 58, a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Gulfport. On September 16, 1962 we were blessed with a beautiful baby girl. Our joy quickly turned to concern. Tracy was a fighter and she got through this obstacle, as she did many more in her life. Tracy loved...

Jul 23, 2021

MSgt. Luther Paul Burns, Jr., USAF Ret., age 86 of Gulfport, passed away at his home on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born in Morgantown, WV, on July 19, 1935 to Luther P. Burns, Sr. and Margaret E. Jackson Burns. Luther served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 until 1956 and in the U.S. Air Force from 1958...

Jul 23, 2021

Thomas Jackson Temple, 90, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on July 23, 2021.

Thomas was born in Taylorsville, MS on April 17, 1931, the son of William and Lillie Temple. He graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1949. After graduation, he served in the U. S. Air Force and married Maria E. Temple in 1967. They celebrated...

Jul 23, 2021

Clyde Edward Hawk, Jr., age 76 of Pascagoula, passed away on Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born on June 24, 1945, to Clyde Edward Hawk, Sr. and Laura B. Hawk of Gulfport, MS. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Edward Hawk, Sr. He is survived by his sister, Marcelle Hawk Anderson; his nieces, Laura Landrum,...

Jul 23, 2021

Karen Juanita "Nita" Press, age 72 of Gulfport, passed away on July 23, 2021, the same day that her mother passed away in 2012. Nita was born in Gulfport to Bobbie Johnson and Jack Lee Thomas. She was a lifelong member of Handsboro United Methodist Church and retired as a Pediatric Activities Coordinator from Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. She was...

Jul 23, 2021

Trilla G. "Mickey" McVey Paulk, age 85, of Helena, passed away on July 23, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Paulk; 2 children, James Herbert Paulk and Dorie Paulk; her parents, Bessie and Mack McVey; her siblings, Adelia McVey Heinis, Willa McVey Ragsdale, James Patrick McVey, Mike McVey, Robert...

Jul 22, 2021

Mark Ira Metz, age 74, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at his home in Diamondhead, MS with his family at his bedside. Mark was born in Queens, NY and then moved to Brooklyn, NY in 1953. He is preceded in death by his parents, Seymour and Phyllis Metz. He is the oldest of 3 children and is survived...

Jul 22, 2021

James Martin Lyle, IV, age 69, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 in Austin, TX, where he lived. A loving brother, uncle and friend to many who called him Jim, he was born June 8, 1952 in Aurora, CO and grew up in Mississippi City/ Gulfport, MS. He was a 1970 graduate of Gulfport East High School where he...

Jul 22, 2021

On July 22, 2021, James Carl Ward, Sr. was surrounded by his loving family as he peacefully breathed his last breath before meeting his Lord and Savior. Jim, known as "Punky" to most, was born July 17, 1929, in Dundee, MS to the late Joe W. and Lablondia Spencer Ward. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Jul 21, 2021

Mary Serafin Alfonso, age 74, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2021. She was born on September 23, 1946, in Wilksbarre, PA.  She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor’s degree and Masters Degree from William Carey University.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Serafin, Jr and Myrtis Ladner Serafin.

Jul 20, 2021

Angelia Kay Armstrong, age 57 of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was a native of Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her mom, Myra Elizabeth Holliman; her sister, Melody Holliman; and her sisters in law, Melissa Holliman and Debra Holliman. Angelia left behind to cherish her memory, her husband of 36 years,...

Jul 20, 2021

Christenia Ann Peterson, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away at her home on July 20, 2021, with her family at her side.

Christenia was born on January 27, 1929, in Gulfport, MS to Christof and Lydia Martin. She was a longtime member of St. Johns the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death...

Jul 20, 2021

Terry "Zip" Vandemark of Diamondhead, MS passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS with his wife by his side. Zip was born December 3, 1943 in Kewanee, IL to Lester and Ruth Vandemark. He graduated from Kewanee High School in 196, then was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He retired...

Jul 20, 2021

Ronald J. Case, Age 79, of Wiggins, MS, passed away on July 20, 2021. Ronald was a native of Essex, Missouri. He was a United States Navy Chief Petty officer and retired after 30 years as a naval officer. Ronald received multiple naval awards and circumnavigated the world 2 times. He loved fishing, hunting and his computer games. Ronald...

Jul 20, 2021

Carolyn Sue Spell, 73, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Ocean Springs. She was born on July 22, 1947, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Carolyn was loved by many and in return, She loved back. She wanted everyone to know that she loved her family. Carolyn worked at and retired from Southern Carbide in Quitman, Georgia...

Jul 19, 2021

Roger Allen King aka "KOKA" of Vancleave, was born on October 19, 1959 in Biloxi and went to his Heavenly home on July 19, 2021 surrounded by his sisters and brother-in-law. Roger was a 1977 graduate of St. Martin High School and a life long resident of Ocean Springs. He held several jobs in his life but his true...

Jul 19, 2021

SMSgt Frank Anthony Ferreira, United States Air Force, retired, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on July 19, 2021. Frank was a native of Providence, Rhode Island. Upon high school graduation, Frank enlisted straight into the United States Air Force. He was a crew member on C130 aircraft as loadmaster and drop sonde operator for the Hurricane Hunters. After...

Jul 19, 2021

Donald Vance Green, age 50, of Gulfport, passed away on July 19, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Amanda Green; his father, Keith (Pat) Green; his grandparents, Henry and Winnie I. "Boozie" Green; uncle, Irvin Green; and 2 aunts, Janice Green Thornton and Judy Green Burchette. He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2021

Frank Joseph Palisi, Jr., age 80, of Diamondhead, passed away on July 18, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Palisi, Sr; his mother, Hazel Palisi; 3 younger brothers, Sidney, Joseph "Joey" and Antonio "Tony." He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Maureen C. Palisi; his children, Tina M. Palisi, Frank J. Palisi,...