OBITUARIES

Fred Hogue, II

Sep 7, 2020

Fred Jackson Hogue, II, age 84 of Saucier, He went peacefully surrounded by his family to meet his precious Savior on Monday, September 7, 2020. He was a native of Eastabuchie, MS. He earned a Bachelor and a Master’s degree in music from University of Southern Mississippi. Fred was a band director at Gulfport High School, Harrison Central High...

Harold Eberlin

Sep 7, 2020

Harold Eberlin of Wiggins, Mississippi passed away on Sep 7, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Susan Tabony

Sep 6, 2020

Susan Marlene Tabony , age 77, passed away on September 6, 2020. Private services are being held and she will be laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Earl Bennett, Sr.

Sep 6, 2020

Earl Claiborne Bennett, Sr., age 87 of Saucier, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

He was a Gunnery Sgt. In the U.S. Marine Corp, and retired after 20 years. He then became a Merchant Marine as a Boat Captain.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Edith Robicheaux Bennet; his wife,...

Jack McGinnis

Sep 6, 2020

MSgt Jack Richard McGinnis, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020.

Jack was a native of Pocahontas, VA. He served for 22 years in the United States Air Force as a member of Security Forces and was a Civil Service employee for 16 years as a base detective at the Seabee base...

Wardale Hode

Sep 6, 2020

Wardale Martin Hode passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 in Gulfport, MS . He was preceded in death by his children, Rhonda McLemore, Terry Hode, and Mark Hode; his parents, Elwin Joseph Hode and Ava Dedeaux Hode; and his great-grandson, Wyatt Lamey. Wardale is survived by his loving wife, Helen R. Hode; his grandson, Cory Bosarge (Ann); his...

Shelby Barfield

Sep 5, 2020

Mrs. Shelby “Jean” Barfield, age 79 of Long Beach, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, September 5, 2020. Jean is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jimmy Barfield; her daughter, Tasha Barfield; and her grandson, Devin Berden. She graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor's degree in Education and Music. She was a fourth grade...

Margie Ladner

Sep 5, 2020

Margie Valley Peterson Ladner found eternal rest on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 92 years old. She passed peacefully while holding her son's hand with many family members and friends close by. Margie was born February 14, 1928 to parents Florian and Margaret Peterson. She was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian, MS and attended Dedeaux School as a...

Larry Stewart

Sep 5, 2020

Larry Stewart, age 75, passed away on September 5, 2020 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He attended Handsboro School and graduated from Gulfport High class of 1962, where he was active in the band and served as Drum Major. Larry was a hairdresser in many popular salons along the MS Gulf Coast for 47 years....

Jane Dennis

Sep 4, 2020

Jane Marie Rumpf Dennis of Pass Christian, MS, went home to God on Friday, September 4, 2020, just shy of her 67th birthday, after a lengthy and spirited battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  She was born September 17, 1953, in Mobile, AL, the eldest child of Edwin Louis Rumpf, Jr., and Myrtle Bosarge Rumpf.

She was preceded in...

Linda Smith

Sep 4, 2020

Linda Smith of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sep 4, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mary Sneed

Sep 4, 2020

Mary Melinda "Lindy" Sneed, age 59, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie and Sylvan Sneed; and her sisters, Patricia Hartley and Gwendolyn Rhea Palmiere. Lindy is survived by her boyfriend, Billy Beck; her nephews, Nicholas Palmiere and Joseph (Caitlin) Palmiere, and her great nephews, Roman and Jacob Palmiere. She was a...

Bernice Wilson

Sep 3, 2020

Bernice Marion Wilson, age 83, of Long Beach entered into the golden gates of Heaven on September 3, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Bernice was born March 13, 1937, she is the daughter of the late Walter and Corinne Pancoast. Bernice is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Cecil Wilson of Long Beach....

Mary Walker

Sep 3, 2020

Mary Ellen Walker, 87, died Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Granbury, Texas. She leaves her oldest son, Andy Walker (Nicky Lee); her daughter, Rachel Raines (Nickey); her youngest son, Travis Walker (Scott Clark); three grandsons: Read Raines (Alexia Gyure), Pearce Raines and Anthony Walker; her brother Joe Pearce (Rachel) and her sister Patty Williams. She is preceded in death by...

Frankie Perry

Sep 3, 2020

Mr. Frankie Edward Perry, 61, passed away September 3, 2020, at his home in Pass Christian. Frankie was born December 1, 1958, in Potosi, MO. Frankie worked as a general laborer, working in the electrical and construction industry. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Frankie was an avid and accomplished cook that enjoyed cooking for...

Carl Garriga

Sep 3, 2020

Carl R. Garriga, age 93, of Gulfport, passed away on September 4, 2020. He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy Garriga; his mother, Anna Necaise Garriga; his father, Oliver Garriga; a brother, Emmitt Garriga; and 2 sisters, Margie Johnston and Willeta Mauffray. He is survived by a son, Brian Garriga; 2 daughters, Kim Davis (Paul) and Allison...

Freddie Trotter, Sr.

Sep 2, 2020

Freddie O’Dell Trotter, Sr., age 70 of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Gulfport. He was a native of Greenville, MS, and proudly served in the U.S. Army. Freddie was employed as a welder with McDermott and Halter Marine. Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Preston Trotter, Sr. and Lottie Pauline Wilkerson Trotter; his...

Emily Cresap

Sep 1, 2020

Emily “Jean” Cresap age 75 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2020. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cresap; parents, Bill and Carrie Yarborough; daughter, Theresa Carter; granddaughter, Brandy Marie Carter; and all of her brothers and sisters. She is survived by four children, Harold Carter, III, Allen Ray Carter, Wanda Carter, Tammy Gloria;...

Nickolas Valdez

Sep 1, 2020

Nickolas Valdez of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Sep 1, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Cody Shiery

Sep 1, 2020

Cody Zean Shiery, age 27, of Picayune, MS, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Cody was born in Bend, Oregon and raised in Silver Lake, Oregon. He graduated from North Lake School in 2011. One of his passions was swimming while enjoying his backyard pool. He was an employee for Walmart Super Center in Picayune, Mississippi. Cody was a...