OBITUARIES

Jan 1, 2021

Donnie Lee Doucet, age 63 of Crowley, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly at 9:10 AM, Sunday, August 22, 2021 from COVID.

After graduating high school, Donnie worked offshore with his father for a short time before going into an IT/Tech career, where he worked for many companies, including his final job of being a voice engineer/specialist for Uniti...

Jan 1, 2021

Wayne Morris Gleason, age 81, passed away on March 31, 2021 in Vancleave, MS. Mr. Gleason was a native of Hamilton, Ohio and lived there for many years. He also lived in Arkansas for several years before living his later years of life in Vancleave, MS. Wayne loved living in Vancleave, simply because he could go to the beach,...

Jan 1, 2021

Jeff went to eternal peace on Monday, December 1, 2021. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on March 26, 1960 and graduated from Oak Creek High School, Class of 1978.

Jeff was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed being outside. Hunting and fishing were Jeff's passions. You could always find Jeff preparing for his next season of hunting...

Jan 1, 2021

Sabrina Michelle "Shell" Mize, age 65, a native of Ocean Springs, MS and resident of Mobile, AL passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, in Mobile after she shared the fact that she wasn't feeling well with the nurse taking care of her. Shell simply closed her eyes one last time and went on to be the Angel in...

Jan 1, 2021

Gene Warr, age 86 of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Noah Gene Warr was born on July 3,1935 in Center, Texas. His extraordinary life spanned 86 years during which he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and mentor as well as a business and community leader.

The son of hard-working farmers, Gene...

Jan 1, 2021

Verda Saucier Crabtree of Saucier, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence in Saucier. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and was born May 5, 1927 in Saucier.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey R. Crabtree, Sr.; her parents, Leonard and Lillian Saucier; 3 brothers, Alton...

Jan 1, 2021

Tony David Harrison, age 81 of Vancleave passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Mr. Harrison, 81, was born 2 January 1940 in Montgomery AL to John and Evelyn Harrison, the oldest of 6 children. While living in Niceville FL, he graduated from Choctawhatchee High School in Shalimar FL. He loved and proudly served his country in the US Air...

Jan 1, 2021

Megan Lorraine Gresham age 19, a recent graduate of St. Martin High School, passed away suddenly on June 22, 2021 at her home in Biloxi, MS, leaving her family and community heartbroken. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Stanley J. Santa Cruz, Sharon Blackwell and Janet Gresham. Megan is survived by her parents, Ronald Gresham Sr. and...

Jan 1, 2021

Malcolm (Mac) Parker Clower age 83, passed away on May 3, 2021, in Moss Point, MS. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and was a resident of Biloxi, MS. his entire life. He attended Perkinston Junior College and University of Mississippi. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy Reserve. He was a retired banker and real...

Jan 1, 2021

Gloria David age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, quietly and peacefully, passed away surrounded by loving family on Friday, June 18, 2021. Gloria is the daughter of Macario Olayta and Adoracion Sanchez who both preceded her in death. She is survived by husband, Roger David; daughters, Remedios Francisco, Margie Blexrud (Doug), and El David (Cindy); her son, Joel David;...

Jan 1, 2021

Rita Baldwin age 70, of Biloxi, MS died on Monday, April 26, 2021 in Biloxi. Rita was born February 18th, 1951 in Pascagoula, MS. She graduated in 1968, from Pascagoula High School, then attended the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's degree in Adult Education. Rita worked in many places and...

Jan 1, 2021

Nelwyn “Nel” Morvant Ducomb, age 100, of Kiln, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2021, in Gulfport.

Nel, as she was known by her many friends, was born April 10, 1921, in New Orleans where she graduated from Sophie B. Wright School for Young Ladies and studied art at the Rabouin School.

Her love for art...

Jan 1, 2021

Helga Arm McKinion passed away on January 19, 2021 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Helga was born January 1937 in Basel Switzerland. She immigrated to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1951 with family. Survived by sister, Heidi; first marriage, son, Harold, and daughter, Elenor; and three grandsons, Ethan, Robert and Ryan. She loved the Lyman Senior center in Gulfport and made...

Jan 1, 2021

Ellis J. "T-Boy" Cartee, born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937,  transitioned into heaven on January 1, 2021. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Ruby Cartee and his brother Charles P. Cartee. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Jimmie Evans Cartee...

Jan 1, 2021

Eric Jay Underwood, 37, of Hancock County, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2021. He was born January 19, 1983 in New Orleans, the son of Michele Underwood and Ricky Gros. He is and will always be the devoted father of Ethan Underwood who he raised with the first love of his life, Chelsi Jackson. He graduated from Hancock...

Jan 1, 2021

Danielle "Dani" Burnett Marinello, age 35, of Wiggins, passed away on August 5, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Zetta Burnett; her grandfather, Revis "Duke" Mixon; 2 uncles, James Burnett and Travis Mixon. She is survived by her husband, Robert Marinello; 4 children, Robert Marinello, Jr., Tyler Marinello, Madison Bignell, and Faith Marinello; her parents, Charles...

Jan 1, 2021

Roy S. McBride, Jr., went to join the Lord May 15, 2021, while at his home in Gautier, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy S. McBride, Sr., Fanny Mae Perry McBride; his sister, Myrtle F. Nelson (Hutson); and in-laws, Cecil M. McBride (Sarah), and Ernest McBride. Roy is survived by his loving wife, Helen C....

Jan 1, 2021

Dear Family and Friends,

Ronald Rowe Mucha, born in Neptune New Jersey, February 8, 1937, passed away in Gulfport, Mississippi on July 4, 2021.

Ron's parents, Joseph Mucha and Margaret Rowe Mucha Slimm, New Jersey, are deceased as is his sister Gayle Mucha Cimino, Pennsylvania. He has a niece, Peggy Cimino Brancheau, Pennsylvania and a...

Jan 1, 2021

Thomas Robert Parker, age 87, resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on August 31, 2021.

Mr. Parker, a native of Biloxi, retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after a 30 year long career.  He was a member of the McLeod Masonic Temple of Ocean Springs. He loved spending time with family and doing carpentry in his spare time.

Jan 1, 2021

Hayward Perkins, age 75, a resident of Kiln, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Perkins was born to Hildon and Ittia Perkins in 1946. He was a lifelong resident of the Coast and loved rabbit and coon hunting; but his greatest love was for the Lord. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Perkins;...