OBITUARIES

Oct 17, 2019

After a hard fight against pancreatic cancer, Marc Joseph David Sr., 53, of Ocean Springs, MS was called home to be with his Father in Heaven on the afternoon of October 17, 2019. Marc spent his final moments cradled in his wife's loving arms, with his three children at his bedside. Those final moments were full of indescribable love and...

Oct 17, 2019

Enrique Vanegas Granados, de 39 años, de Gulfport, falleció el 17 de octubre de 2019. Fue precedido en la muerte por su madre, Rosa Bautista Granados. Le sobrevive su esposa, Dianna Colon Vanegas; un hijo, Angel Gabriel Torres; su padre, Fermín Juárez Vanegas; 2 hermanos, Julio Vanegas (Azucena Miranda), y Aaron Vanegas; una hermana, Monserat Vanegas; y otros parientes y...

Oct 17, 2019

James Burrell Williams, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on October 17, 2019. Mr. Williams was born in Clarksville, TN, and prior to high school graduation, he joined the United States Army where was a Paratrooper.  Following military service, he finished his education and moved to Memphis, TN, where he worked as a route supervisor for Wonder Bread.  At...

Oct 17, 2019

John Edward Storey, III, age 47, of Long Beach, passed away on October 17, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, John "Pokey" Storey, Jr. and his mother, Elizabeth Lawson Chambers. He is survived by his son, Sean Storey (Chelsea); 2 brothers, Shannon Ross and Bill Bradley; a sister, Christina Wright; 3 grandchildren, Jack Edward Storey, Presley Whitfield,...

Oct 17, 2019

Alejandro Javier Centeno, age 21, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Rawlins, Wyoming. He is survived by his parents, Francisco  Javier Centeno and Nancy Rodriguez; his siblings Gallardo F. Centeno and Jesus Centeno; and his nieces, Itzleini G. Centeno, Jesslianie R. Centeno, Scarlett Centeno, and Jolette A. Centeno. Alejandro was a Catholic and was a native of Fort...

Oct 16, 2019

Tracy Lee Swackhamer Bullock, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ray Swackhamer, Sr. Tracy is survived by her mother, Norma Swackhamer; her children, Christina King (Josh), Haleigh Bullock, and Todd Collins Welch, Jr.; her loving partner of 15 years, Donald Wease; her siblings, Robert Swackhamer, Jr., James Swackhamer,...

Oct 15, 2019

Carol E. Messenger age 73 passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, in Pascagoula, MS surrounded by her family. Carol was born in Mount Vernon, Illinois,  was a long time resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, but spent most of her younger years growing up in New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Iris Lawrence. Carol...

Oct 15, 2019

Mary Maxine Knight Macon, age 91, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Mrs. Macon was born in Laurel, MS.  She was a member of Popps Ferry Baptist Church.  She enjoyed crocheting, walking, working in the garden and most of all spending time with her family. She was preceded in death in 1983 by her husband Oliver Edwin...

Oct 15, 2019

Christina Kay Holland, age 63, of Pass Christian, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula. Ms. Holland was a native of Mobile, Alabama and was a long-time resident of Pass Christian. She graduated from Harrison Central High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves. She worked as a cook at Kodi's Junction...

Oct 15, 2019

James "Jim" Dale Guyer, Sr., age 76, of D'Iberville, passed away on October 15, 2019. Jim was a native of Pennsylvania and was an U.S. Army Veteran. Mr. Guyer is Survived by his children, Nancy (Terry) Hudson and James "Jimmy" D. Guyer, Jr.; his brother, Tom Guyer and wife; his grandchildren, James "Trace" D. Guyer, III, Danni Madonna, and Hanna...

Oct 14, 2019

Katherine Ann "Kathy" Necaise, age 57 of Gulfport, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezell and Helen Necaise. Kathy is survived by her sisters, Peggy Fiveash (Bennie) of Lizana and Cindy Craig (Frank) of Lyman; her brother, Keith Necaise (Jessica) of Lizana; six nephews; two nieces; six great-nephews; four great-nieces; one great-great...

Oct 14, 2019

Jack Lerner, age 82 and a resident of Pass Christian, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, October 14, 2019. Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Jackie Ann Lerner. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Catherine Lerner; his sons, Miles Lerner, Simon Lerner, Brandon Lerner; and his sister, Marcia Leiter. Jack served...

Oct 14, 2019

Barbara Lois Rouse, age 85, died October 14, 2019 in Wiggins, A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, Ocrober 18, 2019 at Biloxi National Cemetery. GRAVESIDE SERVICE 1:30 pm - 1:45 pm Friday, October 18, 2019 Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, Mississippi, United States 39531 Please click here to view the video tribute

Oct 13, 2019

Warren W. "Corky" Hale Jr., age 78, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Saucier. Warren was a retired Fireman of Long Beach, MS serving for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Hale, Sr. and Bertha LaFontaine Hale; his brother, Dennis Hale; grandson, Shawn Hale, nephew, Captain Zack Whitfield. He is survived...

Oct 13, 2019

On the morning of October 13, 2019, at 12:21 am, Roberta Lee McIntyre Varvel went home to God at the age of 57. Roberta was born to Catherine and Frederick McIntyre in 1961.  She married Jerry Varvel in 1988 and together they raised four children.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed participation in Renaissance reenactment events with the SCA. ...

Oct 13, 2019

Vickie Sue Mooney, age 54, passed away on October 13, 2019 in New Orleans, LA. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi to Harvey Leon Mooney and Rose Marie Ladner McKay. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rhonda Mooney; half-brother, Ronald McKay; and nephew, Johnathan Riley. She is survived by her son, Bradley Mooney of Gulfport; one grandchild,...

Oct 11, 2019

Patricia Ann “Pat” Dougherty, age 72, a native of Columbus, OH, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at home in Perlington, MS  surrounded by loving family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ovid Wesley Woods; grandparents, Clyde and Faye Ward; sister, Darlene Woods Stires; brother, Rock Woods; and nephew, Daniel Thomas, Jr.

Pat...

Oct 11, 2019

Sonny Cuevas, age 73 of Bay St. Louis, passed away October 11, 2019 in Slidell, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Norris Cuevas and Daisy Pearl Floyd Cuevas; brother, Elvin Ray Cuevas; sister, Lilly Mae Haas; brother-in-law, Wilbur Joseph Haas, Sr.; son-in-law, Desi Ladner; and girlfriend, Anita Fowler. Sonny is survived by his daughter, Ola Ladner...

Oct 11, 2019

Karen Gobble, age 73, passed away at home with her family and friends on Friday, October 11, 2019. Karen was a native of Tazewell, Virginia and has been a long-time resident of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Manuel Martinez; her mother, Sarah Collins; and her brothers, SPC Donald Martinez and Michael Collins.  Survivors include her husband...

Oct 10, 2019

Mrs. Jewel Irene Saucier, know to her family and friends as Irene, went to join her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2019 in Ocean Springs after a long illness. Jewel Irene Smith was born on April 20, 1946, in Saint Francis, AR the fourth child of ten children to the late William Smith, Sr. and her beloved mother Dorothy...