OBITUARIES

Jan 13, 2022

SSG, Paul Douglas Burfield, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marie Baker Burfield; his brother, Richard Burfield; and his grandson, Steven Lassalle.

Paul is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sandra “Sandy”...

Jan 13, 2022

Debbie Cole passed into the arms of our Lord Thursday morning January 13, 2022, with her loving and devoted husband by her side after fighting a long and courageous battle with leukemia.  She is reunited now with her father, Donald William Carpenter, her mother, Edith Russell Carpenter, her sister, Barbara Carpenter Lee and her brother, Donald Russell Carpenter.

Jan 13, 2022

Susan Smith, 62, of Long Beach passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

She was born on January 28, 1959 in Magee, MS to Harold Centerbar and Francis Williams Centerbar.  She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast.  She met the love of her life, Randall Gary Smith when they were attending Gulfport High School and...

Jan 13, 2022

Dewey Holden, age 81, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, JoAnn Holden; parents, Crosby “Bud” Holden and Thelma Ladner Holden; son, Bruce Holden; sisters, Joyce Malley, Vera McGill, and Patricia “Pat” Peterson.

Dewey is survived by his children, Anthony (Jeana) Holden, Michael Holden, Rhonda...

Jan 13, 2022

Emile Matthew Waguespack, age 82, a native of Harahan, LA and a resident of Diamondhead, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, in Gulfport.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emile and Matilda Waguespack; and 10 brothers and sisters.

Emile is survived by his wife of 61 years, Darlene Waguespack; children, Dawn (Pat) Collins,...

Jan 13, 2022

Lisa Mosley passed away peacefully into eternal life on January 13, 2022.

She was born on May 6, 1968 in Memphis, TN to Allan Harry Botwinick and Jackie  Francis Botwinick. She spent many years in Memphis, TN where she met the love of her life, Bill Mosley. They later relocated to Long Beach, Mississippi, where they raised their...

Jan 12, 2022

Barbara L. McLaurin, 85, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, in Biloxi.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Colbert H. McLaurin; parents, Delmas Lybrand and Margaret Rushton Manley; son, David Keith McLaurin; and son in law, John S. Nix.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Nix; sons, Michael and Mark McLaurin; daughter in...

Jan 12, 2022

Errol Christian Lagasse passed away at his home Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the age of 100.

He was a life-long Mason and a Veteran of WWII in the U.S. Coast Guard with Rank of Chief Petty Officer. Errol formed a successful business and retired to Panama City Beach, FL where he helped form the first Mardi...

Jan 12, 2022

Charles Asher, age 75 of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Mr. Asher is survived by his sons, Jerry Asher and Charles Asher; his daughter, Leah Ford; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Charles is a native of Waveland,...

Jan 12, 2022

Terrell G. Burrows was born on February 7, 1928, to his parents, Alvin and Rita Burrows, in Carriere, Mississippi. He graduated from Pearl River Central High School, and at age 18, he was drafted to join the Army, and was stationed at NS Pearl Harbor in Oahu, Hawaii, where he was then sent to fight in the Korean war. He made his...

Jan 11, 2022

Melvin Smith, Sr., age 86, went home to be with his Lord on January 11, 2022.

Melvin was born on July 25, 1935 to Edgar Greene and Anna Dunnigan Smith of Lucien, MS.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

After high...

Jan 11, 2022

Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at The Cottage at Bay Cove in Biloxi, MS.

Jean Clair Coulter Kennedy was born in Covington County, MS on June 18, 1935, to the late Pete C. Coulter, Jr., and Helen Kelly Coulter. She graduated from Collins High School in the Class...

Jan 11, 2022

Tim Gilbert, age 59 of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Gilbert; his uncle, Bob Gilbert; father figure, Lawrence "Sonny" Hulick and numerous other aunts and uncles.

Tim is survived by his wife, Julie Gilbert; his children, Josh Gilbert, Michael (Caitlyn Goloman) Bernhart, Miranda (Jay Allen) Bernhart,...

Jan 11, 2022

Patsy Woodall, age 76, of Gulfport, MS., passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, MS. She was surrounded by her loved ones.

Pasty was preceded in death by her father, Wilmer Smith; mother, Mattie Smith; her husband, Gary Woodall; and her brother, Sonny Smith.

Pasty is survived by her 3 sons, Jimmy Parker...

Jan 11, 2022

Ronnie L. Hill “Chief”, age 74, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virgie Hill; and his father, Onno Hill.

Ronnie is survived by his children, Richard Hill (Danny) and Angela Frost (Adam); his siblings, Gary Hill and Wanda Olson (Bob); 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; non-blood sister,...

Jan 11, 2022

Jerry James Olson, age 69, of Long Beach, passed away on January 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Olson; his brothers, Danny and Dennis Olson; and his grandsons, Gabriel and John Olson.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Rosalie Olson; his mother, Bertha Lee; his children, Jerry...

Jan 11, 2022

Terresa Bratton Huggins, age 61, passed away on January 11, 2022,  in New Orleans, LA.

She was born in Gulfport, MS, was a native of the MS Gulf Coast,  and a  resident of Westwego, LA.

Terresa was the Administrative Assistant at the at the Grand Casino from 1999-2005.. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, as...

Jan 11, 2022

Malachi Theodore “M.T.” Harris, age 94, of Vancleave, passed away on January 11, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther Harris; a daughter, Sondra Johnson; and a son-in-law, Billy Fulton.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Brenda Fulton and Donna (Jim) Bevier; a son-in-law, Jimmy Johnson; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and other...

Jan 10, 2022

Eleanor Adams Rogers, age 97, of Biloxi, passed away on January 10, 2022.

Mrs. Rogers is survived by her grandchildren, Alexander Rogers and Ashleigh Rogers Zelaya; her great-grandchild, Connor Rogers; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Rogers, Sr.; her son, Frederick Rogers, Jr.; and her parents, brothers, and...

Jan 10, 2022

Jean Hagerty Tincher,of Long Beach, MS, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

She was born in Attleboro, MA on February 19, 1942, to Joseph Hagerty and Grace Davenport, both deceased. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 31 years, Drewey A. Tincher.

She is survived by her daughters,...