OBITUARIES

Keith East

Dec 28, 2019

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, our father called Keith Michael East to be by his side in his heavenly kingdom. Keith was a long-time resident of Long Beach, MS, where his friends grew to love him. Keith, age 50, was a beloved son, brother and uncle.

Keith always put his family first and always took care of...

Jack Sherman

Dec 28, 2019

Tulla Jack Sherman, age 57, of Pascagoula, passed away on December 28, 2019, in Pascagoula.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Patsy Ann Sherman; and his grandparents, Herman Kinmon, Carmen Kinmon, Solomon Everett Sherman, and Lula Sherman.

He is survived by his father, T.J. Sherman; his brother, Frankie (Robin) Sherman; his nieces, Jessica...

Daniel Watters

Dec 27, 2019

Chief Master Sergeant Daniel James Watters, Sr., US Air Force, Retired, age 72, of Saucier, passed away on December 27, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Murray Watters; his mother, Margaret Hammond Watters; brother, George M. Watters, II; and sister, Mary Helen Watters.

He is survived by his loving wife of...

Robert Lizana

Dec 26, 2019

Robert F. Lizana, age 87, of Lizana, passed away on December 26, 2019, in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lizana; a son, Randy Lizana; his father, Lamar Lizana; his mother, Lydia (John) Sheffield; a sister, Rosemary Stephens; and a son-in-law, James Gilbert.

Survivors include a sister, Linda McGill; a brother,...

Jesse Burdine, Jr.

Dec 26, 2019

Jesse Bub “Butch” Burdine, Jr., age 63, passed away on December 26, 2019 in Birmingham, AL.

He was a resident of Gulfport, MS and a resident of Vertical Life Church in Pass Christian.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse Bub Burdine, Sr.

He is survived by his wife, Tiny Kate...

Troy Jones, II

Dec 26, 2019

Troy Lee Jones II, 54, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Biloxi.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Ann Burris; his father, Troy Lee Jones; his mother in law, Joan Langson; his brother in law, Ty Roy Langson.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dawn; his children,...

Beatrice Shaw

Dec 25, 2019

Beatrice Ann Shaw, age 71 of Saucier, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Sullivan; her mother, Emma Frazier Sullivan; and her husband, Garland Shaw.

Beatrice is survived by her children, Denise M. Cuevas (Kenneth) and David C. Lindsay (Sandra); her grandchildren, Kenneth E. Cuevas, III...

Zygmunt Slawinski

Dec 24, 2019

Zygmunt "Zig" Slawinski, age 71, of Long Beach, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Zig was born in Detroit, Michigan, but moved to the coast in 2008. He enjoyed being at home, researching, reading and listening to music. He had a special place in his heart for his fur friend, Mitch.

He was preceded in...

Robert "Bobby" Brown

Dec 24, 2019

Robert Christopher “Bobby” Brown, age 58, of Long Beach, passed away on December 24, 2019.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Brown; his children, Forrest “Dewey” Reynolds and Valerie Cuevas; his parents, Joseph and Joy Brown; a brother, Tim Brown; a sister, Carolyn Brashears; 5 grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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Edith Dreher

Dec 24, 2019

Edith Curtis Dreher of Gulfport, died December 24, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Dreher, age 96, was born July 24, 1923 and was a native of Utica Mississippi but has lived in Gulfport for over 65 years.

Mrs. Dreher was a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi. She was an active member and officer in numerous...

Judy Alsup

Dec 24, 2019

Judy Lorraine Alsup, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 in Pascagoula, MS. Mrs. Alsup was a native of Maple Rapids, Michigan and has been a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her sister, Sandra Childers, her mother, Hazel Bishop Johnson and her father, Floyd Bishop. Survivors include her husband of 36...

Miles Seybert

Dec 23, 2019

Miles Eugene Seybert, age 71, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 in Saucier.

Mr. Seybert was native of Youngstown, Ohio and later resided in Saucier, MS. He graduated from Hubbard High school and went to Youngstown State University. Miles served in the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam, serving from 1966-1970 as a Forward Observer. He received...

Annie Tucker

Dec 23, 2019

Annie Grace Boykin Tucker of Long Beach died December 23, 2019 at the age of 87.  She was born in Drew, MS on April 25, 1932 to Robert Gale and Ava Lee Langley.

She was preceded in death by her husband Charles William Boykin, her parents, and three brothers, Sam Langley, Cecil Langley, Robert Langley, and sister,...

Jacqueline Ramirez

Dec 23, 2019

Jacqueline Stein Ramirez, age 80, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Woodland Village.

She was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi. She graduated from Istrouma High School in Baton Rouge, where she served as one of the editors for her yearbook, the Pow Wow. During her lifetime, she worked in...

Julius Payne

Dec 21, 2019

Julius Kelvin Payne-Hayes Sr., age 84, of Gulfport, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He passed away after a sudden battle with cancer.

Julius enjoyed coin collecting, gardening, fishing, walking and taking care of his fur baby "Mickey", bird feeding, making sure everyone had a smile,, exercising, reading the news, and...

Betty Jean Necaise

Dec 21, 2019

Betty Jean Necaise, age 84, passed away, Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Bay St. Louis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Anthony Necaise; son, Rodney M. Necaise; parents, Albert and Aline Hoda; brothers, Lionel and Jimmie Ray Hoda; and great grandchild, Connor Tierney.

Betty Jean is survived by her children, Norma Jean...

Mary Agueda

Dec 19, 2019

Mary Louise Zitter, 49, formerly of Ohio and most currently of Biloxi, MS, went to be with her parents on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a Christmas baby, born on December 25, 1969 in Fremont to John and Ruth (Gilkerson) Zitter.

Mary was a 1988 graduate of Margaretta...

Adoracion Derise

Dec 19, 2019

Adoracion Manacsa Derise, age 88, passed away on her birthday, December 19, 2019 in Biloxi, MS.

Dora was born in the Philippines where she received her Pharmacy degree and had been a long-time resident of Greenbriar Nursing Center in D’lberville, MS.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Crisanta Espiritu; her father, Pedro Manacsa;...

Tammi Carson

Dec 19, 2019

Tammi Sue Carson, age 54, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019.

Tammi is survived by her two children, Clay and Chandee; her mother, Hilda Carson; her father, Chuck Carson; her two brothers, Scott and Howie; her aunt, Hilma Lindsay and Aunt Doris Davis; her nieces, Alicia Carson and Kallie Carson; her precious Alyssa...

James Ray

Dec 19, 2019

James Howard Ray, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on December 19, 2019.

Private services will be held at a later date