OBITUARIES

Bryan Thompson, Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Bryan E. Thompson, Sr., age 89, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on February 16, 2020. He leaves behind his wife of 67 years, the love of his life, Ann S. Thompson; his daughters, Mary, Theresa and Catherine; his son, Timothy, Sr.; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Yvonne Little

Feb 16, 2020

Yvonne T. Little, age 91 of Gulfport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, February 16, 2020.  Though Yvonne was born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1928, she lived most of her life in Gulfport.  She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1947.  Although retired for many years, she was a teller for various banks on the Coast...

H. Gordon Myrick, Sr.

Feb 16, 2020

Henry "Gordon" Myrick, Sr., age 84, was born on July 21, 1935, in Laurel, MS, and passed away February 16, 2020, in Wiggins, MS, surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 54 years, Lessie Hearn Myrick; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tinnon G. Myrick; and his brother, Tinnon G. Myrick, Jr....

Kenneth Peterson

Feb 15, 2020

Kenneth David “Kenny” Peterson, Sr., age 74, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Ofelia Peterson; and a sister, Barbara Ann Peterson. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Janet Favre Peterson; 2 children, Jan Peterson Currie (Brian) and David (Christy) Peterson; 4 grandchildren, Tristan...

Chandra Nicholson

Feb 14, 2020

Chandra “Chandi” Cathleen Flurry Nicholson, age 47, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her husband and mother on February 14, 2020 at their home in Ocean Springs, MS, after a courageous battle with cancer. Chandra was born on May, 6, 1972 in Cristobol, Panama to Kathleen Beaugez and Clifton C. “Tippy” Flurry, Jr. She graduated from Ocean...

Patricia Cantrell

Feb 14, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Cantrell, age 70, passed away on February 14, 2020 at her home is Pass Christian, MS. She grew up in Detroit, MI and in Ohio, and was born on April 23, 1949 to Jay and Anna Beyerly. She has been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the last 25 years. She is preceded in death...

James Miller

Feb 14, 2020

James Kenneth Miller was born April 8, 1933 in Moundsville, West Virginia.  He was called home to the Lord on February 14, 2020 after a brief illness.  He served his country in the Air Force and then with the Reserves. He graduated from Lafayette College with a degree in Electrical Engineering.  He worked for 34 years in the Civil...

Joan Fiato

Feb 14, 2020

Joan Ann Fiato, age 87, of Englewood, FL, passed away, Friday, February 14, 2020. She was the daughter of Arthur and Margaret Clune and raised in Oneonta, NY.

Joan worked for the State of New York, Office of General Services for 35 years. Upon retirement, she moved to Florida and then became a travel agent, doing what...

David Young

Feb 13, 2020

David Earl Young, age 68, passed away February 13, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly C Young; grandparents, James Author Young; his grandmother, Vester Mae Hammonds Young; his mother, Ida Laverne Odom Young Scarborough; his step father, Otis Scarborough, his father, William Earl Young; his son, Jeremy Young; his daughter, Heidi Young; his...

Helen Ladner

Feb 13, 2020

Helen Frances Ladner, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at Kingwood Medical Center in Kingwood, TX, on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

She was born on January 6, 1947 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Joan I. Wood and George E. Garneau, Sr.  Helen married Elder James Ladner II, in Pass Christian, MS, after moving to South Mississippi.

Helen...

Cynthia McRae

Feb 13, 2020

Cynthia Louise McRae, age 57 of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joshua Davis Jarrett; her brothers, Billy Osiris McRae and Robert Gilmore McRae; and her sister, Debbie Beaver.

Cynthia is survived by her husband of 24 years, Hollis Taylor IV; her parents, Mike and...

Patricia "Pattie" Wyatt

Feb 13, 2020

Patricia “Pattie” A. Wyatt, age 70 of Southern CA., and resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary Prodan; step-father, Jay Prodan; father, John Dockstader; and her beloved dog, Popeye.

Patricia is survived by her children, Greg Wyatt (Teresa) of Denver CO., step-grandson, Blake...

Pauline Dalton

Feb 12, 2020

Pauline Grady Dalton, age 84, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her residence in Vancleave Mrs. Dalton was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Dalton; her parents, Audy and Blanche Grady; her brother, Bill Grady; and her sister, Aileen Broome. Survivors include her children, Gary (Pam) Dalton, Bill Dalton, Doug (Cindy) Dalton and Susan (Anthony Delaune) Dalton;...

Daniel Brandon

Feb 12, 2020

Daniel Bernard Brandon, 77, passed away February 12, 2020.

Mr. Brandon served his country for 15 years in the United States Navy and the Coast Guard. He was also a Vietnam Veteran. After his military service he continued to be a public servant as a Physician’s Assistant in the Civil Service. Dan is remembered as a friend...

Linda Overby

Feb 12, 2020

Linda Ann Davis Overby, age 78 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

She was born in Laurel, MS and grew up between Laurel and Bay Springs, MS.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Perry M. Davis of Laurel; her mother, Janie Sims Davis of Laurel; her brother, Billy M. Davis...

Fred Petty

Feb 12, 2020

Fred Albert Petty, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Mr. Petty was born and reared in Glendale, California and had been a resident of Mississippi for the past 25 years. Mr. Petty was a machinist by trade and farmed cattle in Wyoming and Missouri. Fred was an antique car enthusiast and loved being outdoors....

Carolyn Seal

Feb 11, 2020

Carolyn Faye Seal, age 74, was called home by God on February 11, 2020. She was born in Hancock County and was a lifelong resident of the Standard Community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Artis Ladner and Pearlena Cuevas Ladner; and her sisters, Uneeda Conn and Greta Dew. She is survived by husband of 55 years,...

Patricia Eldreth

Feb 10, 2020

Patricia Ann Eldreth, age 83, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Long Beach is serving the family.

Lloyd Easterling, Jr.

Feb 10, 2020

Lloyd Aulton Easterling Jr., Lieutenant Colonel, U. S. Air Force, Retired, age 96, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.

Lloyd was a native of Gulfport, MS. He attended Gulfport High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus. From there, he joined the Army Air Corps where he attended school to become...

Michael James

Feb 10, 2020

Michael Douglas James, age 63 of Gulfport, MS passed away suddenly on Monday, February 10, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, Archie H. James; his mother, Nola Young James; his father in law, Huey P. Landry; and his mother in law, Elizabeth Angelo Landry.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of...