OBITUARIES
Donna Simpson Dabbs
Aug 24, 2013
Donna Simpson Dabbs, 70, of Saucier, passed away peacefully, on August 24, 2013. Donna was born October 13, 1942 in Gulfport, MS to the late William R. Simpson and Alice Benefield Simpson.She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1960 and Phillips Business College and resided on the Gulf Coast most of her life.Donna retired from the Bell Telephone System and...
Stephanie Kathleen Slay Russell
Aug 24, 2013
Stephanie Kathleen Slay Russell, age 63 and a resident of Ocean Springs passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013 in Oxford. She was preceded in death by her father, George D. Slay; her brother, George D. Slay, Jr., and her sister, Leslie Slay. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Truett Russell; her mother, Rosemary Ellis Slay; her children, Brandon Christopher...
Candace Nelson Rogers
Aug 24, 2013
Candace Nelson Rogers, 45, of Long Beach passed away August 24, 2013.She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and worked for NASA for 27 years. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Candace was preceded in death by her father, Marvin Nelson.She is survived by her sons, Brandon Shaun Nelson, James Bryson Rogers,...
Brooklyn Paige Widel
Aug 23, 2013
Brooklyn Paige Widel, age 3, passed away August 23, 2013 in Mobile, AL.She is survived by her parents, Megan Widel of D'Iberville and Jeremy Widel of D'Iberville; her siblings, Kendel, Peyton, LJ, and Emily; maternal grandparents, Daniel Mullikin and Michelle Mullikin, Shelly (Shawn) Johnson; maternal great grandparents, Don and Lois Mullikin; aunts, Kristin Stallings, Nikki Fitzsimmons, and Misty Widel; uncles,...
Jace Michael Miller
Aug 22, 2013
Jace Michael Miller, born April 1, 2013 to Danielle Sinopoli and William ""Billy"" Miller passed gently into the arms of Jesus on August 22, 2013 at 7:08 am. From birth, the odds were against Jace, low birth weight, Down syndrome, heart surgery at 12 days old and intestinal surgery at three months. His will to live was inspiring to all....
Marjorie Knott Craft
Aug 22, 2013
Marjorie Knott Craft of Biloxi died on August 22, 2013. She was born on December 27, 1924 in Warrington, England. She cherished her life with a loving father, mother, brother, and three sisters. These were difficult times in England following WWI and the years leading up to WWII. She shared many stories about growing in in Warrington. In 1942, Marjorie...
Donald Necaise
Aug 22, 2013
Donald Necaise, Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at his residence. Mr. Necaise was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., serving from 1950 to 1953. He served in the Korean War, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart and the Gold Star. He then served in the Reserves for six years. He loved the...
Floyd Byrd
Aug 21, 2013
Floyd Byrd, Jr., 79, of Gulfport, Mississippi, succumbed to cancer at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Floyd is survived by his wife, Carolyn of 34 years; sister, Imogene Gamble of Jonesboro, AR; daughter, Suzanne (Jack) McCray of Benton, AR; son, Stephen (Clarice) Byrd of Texas City, TX; son, Thomas (Jennifer) Kealhoffer of Seattle, WS;...
Randolph Frank "Randy" Hudson
Aug 21, 2013
Randolph Frank Hudson, age 65, passed away August 21, 2013 in Biloxi MS. Randy was a quiet, humble, and hardworking man. He worked at Biloxi Housing Authority for 7 years, until he retired in December. He also worked at Struther's Industry for 40 years until it closed. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and gardening. He had a ""green thumb"" and was...
Melba Kay Smith
Aug 21, 2013
Melba Kay Smith, age 61, of Kiln, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vert and Bernettie Ladner; her brothers, U.J. and Leo Ladner; and her husband, Leslie Smith. She is survived by her children, Katie (Kenneth, Jr.) Malley of Pass Christian, Jennifer (Jim) Luketich of San Antonio, TX, Shelly (Wil) Coleman...
Randolph Frank Hudson
Aug 21, 2013
Randolph Frank Hudson, age 65, passed away August 21, 2013 in Biloxi MS. Randy was a quiet, humble, and hardworking man. He worked at Biloxi Housing Authority for 7 years, until he retired in December. He also worked at Struther's Industry for 40 years until it closed. He enjoyed fishing, grilling, and gardening. He had a ""green thumb"" and was...
Mason Daniel Price
Aug 20, 2013
Mason Daniel Price, 3 days old, of Saucier, MS passed away Aug. 20, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Justin and Haylee Price; brother, Micah Price; maternal grandparents, Billy and Sherelle Egan, Scott Manville; paternal grandparents, Barbara Garriga, Harold and Tina Price; maternal great grandparents, Richard and Kathy Ladner, Ann Manville; paternal great grandparents, Johnny and Karen Revelle, John...
George Patrick Childers
Aug 20, 2013
George Patrick Childers, age 62, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Mr. Childers was born in Vicksburg to Graham and Bessie Jane Childers on January 16, 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War. He received several awards and citations for meritorious service. After the service, he worked for...
Choyce Ann "Missy" McCollister
Aug 20, 2013
Choyce Ann ""Missy"" McCollister, age 69, of Pass Christian, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Miss McCollister was born in Pass Christian, MS, a very special child, to Donna Roberts McCollister and Emmitt B. McCollister. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Benny J. McCollister She is survived by her siblings, Charles E. McCollister, Lona B. Chase,...
Tom Miller
Aug 19, 2013
Walter Thomas ""Tom"" Miller, age 78 and a resident of DeFuniak Springs, FL passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Miller served eight years in the U. S. Air Force, and had been stationed at Eglin AFB, FL. He was employed with Centel Telephone Company for 30 years, where he retired as a Supervisor. He was a...
Kenneth Lamar Alexander
Aug 19, 2013
Kenneth Lamar Alexander, age 86, of Pass Christian, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 19, 2013. Mr. Alexander was born in Long Beach to George Ellis Alexander and Leona Allen Alexander Leggett. He was a retired boat captain and his hobbies included gardening and fishing. Many of his friends and family were the recipients of his harvest...
Earl A. Collins
Aug 19, 2013
Earl A. Collins, born April 8, 1936, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Grace, on Monday, August 19, 2013, after a battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; his son, David; his brothers, Donald Hugh and Clyde Collins; and his sister, Lois...
James O. Burke
Aug 18, 2013
James O. Burke, Jr., born on a farm in Rixeyville, VA in 1921, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013, in Biloxi, MS at Keesler Air Force Base. Mr. Burke graduated from Culpepper High School in Virginia and joined the Army Air Corp in October 1942. He was stationed in Rattlesdin, England and served in the 8th Air Force, 447th...
Ben McWilliams
Aug 18, 2013
Ben McWilliams, age 42, of Pass Christian, passed away on August 18, 2013 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie Lou Taylor McWilliams. Benemac is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Theresa McWilliams of Pass Christian; 3 children, Donna McWilliams of Summerville, GA, and Kimberly McWilliams and Tiffany McWilliams, both of Pass Christian;...
Sandra Ann Gulesich
Aug 17, 2013
Sandra Ann Gulesich, 63 of Gulfport passed away August, 17, 2013, at her residence in Gulfport. Sandra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rivest J. Daigle, Sr. and Ida Mae Boudreaux Daigle; her son, Ronnie Sellers and her brother, Neal A. Daigle. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas...
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