OBITUARIES

Apr 27, 2021

Hiroko Howell a resident of Diamondhead, age 85, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nae Toguchi; sister, Yasuko Walsh; her father. Hiroko is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald Earl Howell; her oldest daughter, Nancy Howell Brackin; her middle daughter, Sandy Howell; her youngest daughter, Terry Howell...

Apr 27, 2021

Naomi Ruth Schmidt Seymour, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on April 27, 2021. Mrs. Seymour was born in Biloxi to Bradley Eugene and Mary Herring Schmidt. She attended school in St. Martin where she met her future husband and where their life's journey began. She and Norwood married in 1950 and began their 70 year marriage, their family,...

Apr 27, 2021

SMSGT, Paul F. Dern (USAF Retired), age 86, passed away on April 27, 2021 in Biloxi. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1934 and he joined the United States Air Force at the age of 17, retiring at Keesler Air Force Base after 28 years. One of his last duty assignments was working as the Print Supervisor for...

Apr 26, 2021

Charles Anthony "Tony" Fabela-Contorno, age 47, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Georgia and Charles Tilton, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Alma and Oral Bagby; paternal uncle, John Wesley Tilton; maternal uncles, Glen Bagby and James Bagby; and maternal sibling, Phillip Dente.

Tony is...

Apr 26, 2021

Dakota Anthony Necaise, born August 29, 2000, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on April 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his paternal step-grandfather, Lamar Hill. He is survived by his mother, Miranda Necaise and dad, Steven Smith; his sister, Makaya Necaise; maternal grandmother, Susan Necaise; maternal great-grandparents, Jean and Lugis, Jr. Necaise; his...

Apr 26, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Neal. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 25, 2021

Bennie "Honey" Lou Walker, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett & Hazel Walker, brothers, Emmett Walker, Jr., and Curtis Walker. Bennie is survived by her daughter, Terri Gazaway; siblings, Patsy Mayfield of Gulfport, Avery Walker, Larry Walker, and Ollie Walker of McHenry; grandchildren, Colin Nellett,...

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Walter Arnold Crapps, Jr., age 53, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. He was a resident of Pass Christian, and was well known throughout the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Arnold Crapps, Sr. Those left behind to cherish his wonderful memory include his loving wife, together for 30...

Apr 25, 2021

Verna Mae Ladner, age 76, of Lizana, crossed The River Jordan and entered eternal life at 9:00am on April 25, 2021 at her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Verina Cameron; her children, Vivian Ladner, Leonard Ladner and Samuel Joseph Ladner; siblings, Geraldine Necaise, Bernice Ladner, Stanley Cameron, Jr., Charlene Cameron and...

Apr 25, 2021

Chief Master Sergeant John C. Smith, USAF Retired, age 87, of Biloxi, passed away on April 25, 2021.

Among his many lifetime accomplishments, his military service is among some of his most profound, second only to his family. He served during the Korean Conflict, from 1952-1955, as part of the United States Marine Corps. He then later...

Apr 24, 2021

Michael John Bayne was born April 24, 1945, in Madison, Wisconsin, and passed away April 24, 2021, on his 76th birthday, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Frances Bayne. Michael leaves behind his beloved wife, Tania of Gulfport; his stepdaughter, Julia Ivanova of Bordeaux, France; his mother-in-law, Katya of Bulgaria; his brother,...

Apr 24, 2021

Michael Brian "Big Mike" Sumrall took his last ride on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife Shirley Sumrall, his children Sarah Sumrall, Harmony Starr Cadenhead (Rhett), Daniel T. Morton, Amanda Carroll(Chad), and James R. Morton(Danielle) and by his 16 grandchildren. Mike is also survived by his mother Alice M. Sumrall and his brothers, Kenny L....

Apr 24, 2021

Doris Marie Carroll, age 96, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on April 23, 2021. Doris love to play bingo and go shopping. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. Mrs. Carrol was preceded in death by her husband, John Carroll, Sr.; her sister, Helen Larson; and her brother, Edward Larson. Doris is survived by her son, John...

Apr 23, 2021

Shannon C. Baggett passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. She was preceded by her first husband,Joseph R. Evans; her parents Floyd and Ola Mae Creel; and her siblings, Floyd Creel, Jr., Charles Creel,Bobby Creel, DeeDee Padgett and Mary Woodard. She is survived by her husband, Grady Baggett; her sister, Nancy (Frank) Averett; her sons, Joe...

Apr 23, 2021

Joyce "Eppie" Allen, age 72, passed away on April 23, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, O'Neal Carter and Mary J. Carter; one brother, Gary O'Neal Carter; and two sisters, Peggy Davis and Kathy Martin. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Kenneth Allen; three children, Deidra A. Hertz (John), James...

Apr 23, 2021

Marcella Parcher Goul, 102 years old, of Gulfport, MS, passed peacefully at her home April 23, 2021 surrounded by her family.

Marcella was born September 20, 1918, in Muncie, Indiana. She graduated from Muncie Central High School and married her high school sweetheart, Robert Goul. Marcella bore four children, Michael, John, Dan, and Kay. Marcella was a...

Apr 23, 2021

Hazel Joyce Head Scott, age 94, of Long Beach, passed away on April 23, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey Scott, Jr; her parents, William Marshall Head and Eran Bond Head; and her siblings, Thomas Ezra Head, Ervin Head, Jewis Boone, and Vertie Mae Prestwood. Mrs. Scott is survived by her children, Richard William Scott,...

Apr 23, 2021

Bobby Keith Campbell, age 69, passed away on Friday, the 23rd of April, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Virginia Beebe. He is survived by his son, Michael Campbell of Gulfport. Bobby was born in Levonia, Georgia and was a long time resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. He served four years in...

Apr 22, 2021

Ashia Marie Underwood was born December 4th, 1985 to Michael and the late Cathleen Keel in Gulfport, Mississippi. Ashia was a resilient, independent, beautiful, compassionate, strong, and intelligent woman who left this world too soon. Ashia was a beautiful spirit who believed in Christ throughout her life. Ashia was preceded in death by her Mother and Paternal grandparents Carl and...

Apr 22, 2021

Vera Faye Landry, age 95, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 in Gulfport. Vera, loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed working in her yard planting flowers and crocheting. She was a Christian lady and always praying for others. Vera was also a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was...