OBITUARIES
Bernice Wilson
Sep 3, 2020
Bernice Marion Wilson, age 83, of Long Beach entered into the golden gates of Heaven on September 3, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Bernice was born March 13, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Corinne Pancoast. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Cecil Wilson of Long Beach....
Mary Walker
Sep 3, 2020
Mary Ellen Walker, 87, died Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Granbury, Texas. She leaves her oldest son, Andy Walker (Nicky Lee); her daughter, Rachel Raines (Nickey); her youngest son, Travis Walker (Scott Clark); three grandsons: Read Raines (Alexia Gyure), Pearce Raines and Anthony Walker; her brother Joe Pearce (Rachel) and her sister Patty Williams. She is preceded in death by...
Frankie Perry
Sep 3, 2020
Mr. Frankie Edward Perry, 61, passed away September 3, 2020, at his home in Pass Christian. Frankie was born December 1, 1958, in Potosi, MO. Frankie worked as a general laborer, working in the electrical and construction industry. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Frankie was an avid and accomplished cook that enjoyed cooking for...
Carl Garriga
Sep 3, 2020
Carl R. Garriga, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on September 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Garriga; his mother, Anna Necaise Garriga; his father, Oliver Garriga; a brother, Emmitt Garriga; and 2 sisters, Margie Johnston and Willeta Mauffray. He is survived by a son, Brian Garriga; 2 daughters, Kim Davis (Paul) and Allison...
Freddie Trotter, Sr.
Sep 2, 2020
Freddie O’Dell Trotter, Sr., age 70 of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Gulfport. He was a native of Greenville, MS, and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Freddie was employed as a welder with McDermott and Halter Marine. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Preston Trotter, Sr. and Lottie Pauline Wilkerson Trotter; his...
Emily Cresap
Sep 1, 2020
Emily “Jean” Cresap age 75 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cresap; parents, Bill and Carrie Yarborough; daughter, Theresa Carter; granddaughter, Brandy Marie Carter; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by four children, Harold Carter, III, Allen Ray Carter, Wanda Carter, Tammy Gloria;...

Nickolas Valdez
Sep 1, 2020
Nickolas Valdez of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sep 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
Cody Shiery
Sep 1, 2020
Cody Zean Shiery, age 27, of Picayune, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Cody was born in Bend, Oregon and raised in Silver Lake, Oregon. He graduated from North Lake School in 2011. One of his passions was swimming while enjoying his backyard pool. He was an employee for Walmart Super Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Cody was a...
Buck Vice
Aug 31, 2020
Leisel Lloyd “Buck” Vice, age 80, of Helena, passed away on August 31, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Doris Vice; his siblings, Morris Vice, Ann Vice Smith, Dorothy “Doodle” Vice, and Arlene Vice. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lura “Jean” Vice; his children, David (Shelly), Craig (Kevin), Robert...
Tina Phillips
Aug 31, 2020
Mrs. Tina Jones Phillips, 50, passed away August 31, 2020, at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport. Tina was born December 7, 1969, in Gulfport, the daughter of Jerry Robert Jones and the late Sandra Mae Harvey Jones. Tina was a 1987 Graduate of Gulfport High School and a 1991 Graduate of Mississippi State University, where she obtained her...
Alta Watkins
Aug 30, 2020
Alta Watkins, age 62 of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Inez Guidry King.
Alta is survived by her children, Roxanne Watkins Reynolds and Jason Watkins (Shelly); her grandchildren, Destiny Reynolds DeLancey (Patrick), Miranda Watkins, Alex Watkins, Gauge Watkins, Ian Carter, Teigen Wells,...
Robert Head
Aug 29, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert Elvin Head, of Gulfport, MS announces his passing at the age of 76 on August 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elvin and Etha Head of Stone County, MS, and his brother, Larry Head. Bob will be forever remembered by his two sons, Charlie Head...
Mary Carter
Aug 29, 2020
Mary F. Carter, 86, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Fay Garland-Miller; father, Gordon Garland; brother, Jerry Garland; and her son, Kenneth Carter. Suvivors include her 3 children, Keith R. Carter (Mauretta), Kelley R. Carter and Kristie R. Carter; her siblings, Sharlene Whitlock, Louise Bowers and Lanier...
Patrick Peck
Aug 29, 2020
Patrick Barry “Pat” Peck, age 78, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Cliff Peck, and his mother, Mildred Lee. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Betty Peck; his step-mother, Joyce Peck; his step-children, Jim Kelly and Leslie Evans; his siblings,...
Helen Ladner
Aug 29, 2020
Helen Brogdon Ladner of Vancleave, MS, was welcomed at the gates of Heaven on August 29, 2020 at the age of 95 years old by her loving savior Jesus Christ, her loving husband of over 73 years, T.N. Ladner: and infant son: her parents, G.T. and Frances Brogdon (of the Dedeaux Community in Hancock Co.); and her siblings, brother,...
William Myers
Aug 29, 2020
William Bernard Myers, age 78 of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was also known by his C.B. Radio friends as “Coffee Maker”. He retired as a Logger and Truck Driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. William was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Mamie Myers; his brothers, William Edward Myers of Ekron, KY and...
Mabele Irene Lacy
Aug 29, 2020
Mabele Irene Lacy, Sis to all that knew her, joined her heavenly family Saturday, August 29, 2020, earning her angel wings at 97 years of age.
A life-long resident of Long Beach, Sis lived in Poplarville, MS at South MS Regional Center where she was given exceptional care and love for many years. Irene was preceded in...
Renkert Meyer
Aug 28, 2020
An obituary is not available at this time for Renkert George Meyer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Wilma Offutt
Aug 28, 2020
Wilma Jean Offutt, age 90, of Gulfport passed away on August 28, 2020 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Offutt was a native of West Virginia. She loved reading and gardening.
Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, Orville Clevenger and Nellie Satterfield; her spouse of 45 years, Edward W. Offutt, Jr.; her daughters, Wanda Bullock, and...
Ricardo Cruz
Aug 27, 2020
Ricardo Cruz of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on Aug 27, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.
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