OBITUARIES

Robert  Eugene Little

Robert Eugene Little

Nov 10, 2016

Robert Eugene Little, Sr., age 98, longtime resident of Long Beach, MS went to his heavenly home November 10, 2016. Mr. Little was preceded in death by his wife of almost 73 years, Monnie Pauline Brown Little; his parents of Columbia, MS, Minnie Bell Smith Little and Luther Lapoleon Little; two brothers; three sisters; and one grandson.He is survived by...

Maxine  Bowlin Randall

Maxine Bowlin Randall

Nov 9, 2016

Maxine Bowlin Randall, age 89, of Diamondhead, formerly of Gulfport passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 9, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen D. Randall, her parents, E. Homer Bowlin and Ruby Coleman Bowlin of Liberty, MS; her sisters, Betty Granier and Kathy Bowlin her brothers, Elwood Bowlin and Bobby Bowlin.She...

Cary  A. Warren

Cary A. Warren

Nov 9, 2016

Cary A. Warren, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on November 9, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Warren; his parents, Ernest and Gladys Cobb Warren; and a brother, Earl Warren and his wife, Lil.Cary is survived by his children, Justin Warren, Jay Warren, and Christi Johnson and her husband, Greg, all...

Karl  Wade Young

Karl Wade Young

Nov 9, 2016

Karl Wade Young, age 62, a resident of Gautier, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016. Mr. Young was born in Fresno, CA to Herbert and Yvonne Alquist Young. He spent most of his time growing up in Georgia. Karl was a truck driver by trade and an avid mechanic. He enjoyed watching Nascar races, Duck Dynasty, and Alaskan Bush...

Billy  Joe Baker

Billy Joe Baker

Nov 9, 2016

Billy Joe Baker, age 77, a native of Big Laurel, Kentucky and a resident of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Pascagoula, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Bill Baker. Billy is survived by his mother, Nell Baker of Owensboro, KY; his siblings, Donald (Holly) Baker of West Palm Beach, FL, Jacqueline (Jerry) Kolbe of...

Donald  Warren Gilman

Donald Warren Gilman

Nov 9, 2016

Donald Gilman, age 74, passed away November 9, 2016 at his home in Long Beach, MS, surrounded by family. He was born July 20, 1942 in Portland, Maine. After working as a hotel manager for many years, he traveled the rails as an Amtrak conductor. After retirement, he worked as a bus driver for the Long Beach schools, where he...

Vincent  Dennis Mitchell

Vincent Dennis Mitchell

Nov 8, 2016

Vincent Dennis Mitchell, age 73, of Saucier, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.Mr. Mitchell proudly served his country and retired from the United States Army National Guard after more than twenty years of service. After retiring from the Special Forces, he was an appliance and air conditioner repairman as well as a tech man at Sun Coast Speedway and...

Gloria  Jean King

Gloria Jean King

Nov 7, 2016

Gloria J. King, age 65, of Pass Christian, passed away on November 7, 2016.She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dubuisson; parents, Chester and Geneva King; and one sister, Judy King Necaise.She is survived by her two sons, Derek Necaise and his wife Amy, of Pass Christian, Chevis Necaise and his wife Debi, of Pass Christian; three grandchildren,...

Brandon  Lamar Gossett

Brandon Lamar Gossett

Nov 7, 2016

Brandon Lamar Gossett, 26, of Denver, CO, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Gossett served in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Boatswain's Mate and an Aircraft Firefighter. In his service, he received the Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment...

Elise Vera Jensen Little

Elise Vera Jensen Little

Nov 7, 2016

Elise Vera Jensen Little, 86, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Gulfport after a courageous battle with lung and liver cancer.Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Frederick Eugene Little; her parents, Henry and Valborg Jensen; her daughter, Linda Ann Little; and her brother, Bernard Jensen.She is survived by her three...

Addie Wittmann

Addie Wittmann

Nov 5, 2016

Addie Wittmann, age 87, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 5, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Elmer Hagin, Sr. and Fannie Hagin; a daughter, Myra Ann Wittmann; and a brother, James Elmer Hagin, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, William ""Bill"" Wittmann of...

Myrtle  Martha Jackson

Myrtle Martha Jackson

Nov 5, 2016

Myrtle Martha Jackson, age 87, formerly of Gulfport, passed away on November 5, 2016, in Montgomery, AL. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Frank A. Jackson; her parents, Maxwell and Ella Mae Reeves of McComb, Mississippi; three sisters, Alice McKenzie, Judy Sandifer, Lois Rushing; and one brother, David Reeves, all of Magnolia, Mississippi; one...

Donna Hoffman

Donna Hoffman

Nov 5, 2016

Donna Kay Hawkins Hoffman, age 55, went home to Heaven November 5, 2016. Donna was a lifelong resident of Orange Grove and currently resided in Saucier.Donna was preceded in death by her twin brother, Danny; her parents, George and Doris Hawkins, Sr.; her sister, Judy Wangerin; her brother, Charles Hawkins, Sr.; her nephew, Justin Sanders; and her sister-in-law, Amy Lynn...

Kenneth  "Butch" Pritchard

Kenneth "Butch" Pritchard

Nov 4, 2016

Kenneth ""Butch"" Pritchard, age 67, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents; Alva and Jessie Pritchard; and a brother, L.J. Pritchard. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Brenda Pritchard; a son Chris (Shelly) Pritchard; and a daughter, Sharon (Ed) Scarborough; a brother, Dooney Pritchard; two sisters, Thelma Gartman and...

Hubert  Travis Ford  Sr.

Hubert Travis Ford Sr.

Nov 4, 2016

Hubert Travis Ford, Sr., age 92, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 in Biloxi. He served during World War II in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Jean Ford on November 21, 2015; parents, Jesse James and Hoyte Annette McCardle Ford; sons, Hubert Travis Ford, Jr. and Raymond Cecil Ford; grandson, Sheldon John...

Fred Holmes

Fred Holmes

Nov 4, 2016

Fred B. Holmes, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald Holmes and Ruth Holmes; and a daughter, Linsay Lundy Slade. Fred is survived by his loving wife, Linda Holmes of Gulfport; his sons, John Holmes of Jackson and Lloyd Coulter of Brandon; a sister, Martha Ruth Ruff...

Steve  Timothia Fuentes

Steve Timothia Fuentes

Nov 3, 2016

Steve Timothia Fuentes, age 93, of Gulfport, MS., died Thursday, November 3, 2016 peacefully at home, surrounded by his wife of 59 years and his loving family. Together, they watched him take his last breath on earth while the angels escorted him to heaven. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Victoria ""Vicky"" Fuentes; 2 daughters, Helen Fuentes Peaks...

Steven  D. Landis

Steven D. Landis

Nov 2, 2016

Steven Dale Landis, age 56, of Long Beach, passed away on November 2, 2016.He was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Ellen Landis, and a sister.Survivors include his wife, Kelly Landis, 3 children, Melissa (Jonah) Shaffer, Venessa Long, and Brett Landis, his father, Harold Dale (Mary) Landis, a brother, Everett Kepner, 2 sisters, Patty Landis and Judy Landis, 1...

LT Kenneth Wayne Darnell

LT Kenneth Wayne Darnell

Nov 2, 2016

US Navy Retired LT, Kenneth Wayne Darnell, passed away November 2, 2016.He is preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Carter Darnell; his brother Nathan Carter Darnell; and his son, Thomas R. McKinney. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Rita Darnell; mother, Evelyn Brown Darnell; son, David Darnell (Lisa); two daughters, Dawn Weir (Daniel), Denise McKinney;...

Eleonora  Marguerite Carrubba

Eleonora Marguerite Carrubba

Nov 2, 2016

Eleonora Marguerite Greco Carrubba, age 89, went straight to Heaven on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, in Gulfport. Eleonora was a woman of great strength and character rooted in her faith, a faith that she instilled in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her greatest achievement and joy in life were her six children who were each ""her favorite."" Eleonora had...