OBITUARIES

Apr 29, 2021

Rochelle Sondra “Shelly” Jones, age 81 of Pass Christian, passed away on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hy and Ester Freeman; and a brother, Earl Freeman.

Rochelle is survived by her husband of 63 years, Donald W. Jones; her children, Shari (Bob), Judi (Michael) Doug (Kim,) Heidi (Tom)...

Apr 29, 2021

James Eugene Baker passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. James Eugene was born in Hazlehurst, MS on March 6, 1932 -the child of Philip Beekman and Alma Foster Baker. James grew up in the Hazlehurst and Brookhaven, MS areas and attended the Gulf Coast Military School in Gulfport, MS. He was a retired...

Apr 29, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that Rose Nydia Espinosa Inchaustegui has passed from this earth into God's arms at 2:15 pm on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 86. She was a very strong woman who loved her children, Ivette Inchaustegui Flowers, Beverly Inchaustegui Paul, Sandra Inchaustegui Poole, and Joaquin Marino Inchaustegui...

Apr 28, 2021

Gloria Urruita Searcy, passed away in her home at the age of 70, surrounded by loved ones, on April 28, 2021. She was a nurturing and loving grandmother, mother, wife, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Coco, as she was affectionately called by her grandchildren, found her calling as a caregiver, and...

Apr 28, 2021

Mary Frances Comeaux Neideffer peacefully passed to be with her lord on April 28, 2021. Frances had the honor for 95 years to faithfully serve her lord and to be the wife of Bob Comeaux until his death for 52 years and then to be the wife of Richard Neideffer for 23 years until the time of her death....

Apr 28, 2021

Brenda Tanner Bernheim, age 72, of Jackson, peacefully passed away on April 28, 2021. Mrs. Bernheim was born to Juanita Jackson and William Laurence Tanner in New Orleans, LA. She grew up in Gulfport and graduated form Gulfport East High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi...

Apr 27, 2021

Lillian Ladner Moran Brown age 99 of Pass Christian reach her faithful hands out to Jesus as he called her home, she was born on August 24, 1921 and died on April 27, 2021 which would have been her 75th wedding anniversary. She was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Dedeaux Catholic Church and never missed mass unless she...

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...