OBITUARIES

Jun 26, 2022

Connie Ladner Borne Ferreira, age 68, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ran Waltman & Gladys Ladner, her first husband, Sidney Borne Sr. and nephew, Donald L. Bentz

Connie is survived by her husband, Marco Ferreira, her son, Sidney Borne Jr, 2 grandchildren, Morgan...

Jun 25, 2022

Marlene L. Ray, a resident of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Lee Marlin and Louise Schlottmann Marlin.

Marlene is survived by her children, Joy Catlin, David Ray, Gail Jere (Robert), Dennis Ray (Kako), Nikki Cox; sister, Joann Wade...

Jun 25, 2022

John “Billy” William Shirley, born November 27, 1942, in Meridian, MS to parents, Annie Mae Shirley and James Leonard Shirley, Sr.

He was the third child of six other siblings, Lela Allen (the late Ford), the late James Leonard, Jr., the late Carolyn Marasco (Louis), Robert Shirley (Novaline), the late Dorothy Pavolini (Edward), Donna Lynn Pujol (the...

Jun 25, 2022

Benny Ray Husband, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on June 25, 2022, surrounded by family.

Benny was born on December 10, 1938, to Julian (Jude) and Minnie McIntosh Husband. He graduated from Orange Grove High School in 1957. On July 18, 1959, he married his wife, Nancy in Pasadena, Texas.

Benny was a...

Jun 24, 2022

Provis James Peterson, age 81, of Dedeaux, passed away on June 24, 2022.

Mr. Peterson was born in Hancock County and retired from MDOT.  He enjoyed gardening and going to the casino.  He was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dedeaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sullivan Joseph Peterson and Mary...

Jun 24, 2022

Ioannis “Yanni” G. Lagoukatis, age 83, a native of Chania, Crete, Greece, passed away at his home in Biloxi, MS on Friday, June 24, 2022,

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Iphigenia Lagoudakis, and his daughter’s mother, Varvara Lagoudakis.

Ioannis is survived by his daughter, Christina Mohler and her husband Aaron,...

Jun 24, 2022

Jewel L. Ison, age 85, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home in Perkinston. She was member of Perryville Baptist Church in McHenry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Emma Scarborough; her husband, Wallace Ison; her daughter, Deborah Ison Carroll; her brothers, Otis Scarborough, William “Buddy” Scarborough, Glenn Scarborough, and...

Jun 24, 2022

Jimmy Ray Grindstaff, age 64, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Pillars of Biloxi.

He is preceded in death by his father Paul W. Grindstaff and mother Eugenia “Nula” Grindstaff.

He is survived by his sister Kathy Mary Grindstaff of Gulfport.

Jimmy was a native of Athens, Greece and was...

Jun 23, 2022

Vickie Lynne Lanter, age 60, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Meridian, MS.

She was born in Union, MS to Victor Wilkerson and Martha Emerson Wilkerson. She was raised in Meridian, and lived on the Gulf Coast most of her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents; significant other, Roger Ellis; brothers,...

Jun 23, 2022

Long Beach, Mississippi – Josephine (Jo) Lichtenberg, 83, went home to live with her Lord on June 23, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Jo was born in Donalsonville, Georgia to Versa and Earlie Mercer. She grew up in the small town of Chattahoochee, FL and graduated from Chattahoochee High School in 1956. Jo continued her education at Chipola College...

Jun 23, 2022

Russell W. Ellis, age 63, of Petal, MS, passed away on June 23, 2022.

Russell was a native of Pass Christian, MS.  He attended Christ Episcopal Schools then attended Swanee University, TN.  He was an independent Real Estate Appraiser.  Russell served as a page to Ben Stone in Jackson, MS and Trent Lot in Washington, D.C.  In...

Jun 23, 2022

Annie Mae Miller, age 86, passed away on June 23, 2022 in Gulfport.

She was born in Stone County, Mississippi, attended Stone High School and was a 52-year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She worked for Hancock Bank of Gulfport, and retired from Gulfport School District from bookkeeping in the cafeteria. She was a...

Jun 22, 2022

Peggy Jean King, age 79 of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

She was a native of Gulfport and was a waitress for the family owned business and a family owned cleaning business where she cleaned homes.

Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Annie Webster; her siblings, Roy...

Jun 21, 2022

DeLores Ann (Cuevas) Mason, age 82, resident of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2022.

Ms. Mason was born in Harrison County to LeVander Cuevas, Sr. and Elizabeth Sims Cuevas.  She was a graduate of Pass Christian High School and was a graduate of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College where she obtained an Associate Degree of...

Jun 21, 2022

Nellie F. Combest – Shannon, age 93 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Sadie Shoemake; seven siblings; husband, William “Bill” Shannon; and former husband, Gerald Combest.

Nell is survived by her children, Kay (Mike) Hill and Paula Kegley; four grandchildren, Ron (Amy) Kegley,...

Jun 21, 2022

Dr. Arthur Chipley “Chip” Sproles, age 76 of Long Beach, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

He was a native of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1963.  He graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1970 Internship: Charity Hospital 1970-1971 Residency: Charity Hospital 1971-1974.  He practiced general surgery for 43 years in Gulfport....

Jun 20, 2022

Mary Frances (Simms) Warren, age 95, passed away on June 20, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

She was preceded in death by sisters and brothers, Lorna Jones, Johns Edwin and Martha Simms, William and Joan Simms, Helen Gruenemeier, Robert Simms; husbands, Louis Carbonneau, Harry Brody and George Warren; and parents, Parents-Leroy and Frances (Alley) Simms.

She...

Jun 20, 2022

Sandra Joyce Price, age 76, went to be with her Savior, and her beloved husband Tom, on June 20, 2022, with her family by her side.

Born Sandra Williamson on Sept. 17, 1945, in Many, La., to Judge G. and Marnee Williamson, she spent her formative years in the Lake Charles, La., area. At the age of...

Jun 20, 2022

Michael Kirby Holder (1965 - 2022).  It is with deepest regret and very heavy hearts that we tell you that our son, has passed away.  Michael suffered a heart attack at the tattoo shop, 119 INK, that he managed in Miami, FL, on Saturday, June 18.  He was a talented man with a caring and loving heart.  He loved...

Jun 20, 2022

Helen Carol (Myers) Fowler, age 78 of Leetown, MS, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Helen was a native of Louisiana, she enjoyed softball, dancing, listening to oldies, playing cards, and going to bingo.

Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Joseph Cospelich; her 2nd husband, Manor Ladner; her 3rd husband,...