OBITUARIES
CM1 Ret.
Aug 4, 2019
CM1 Paul M. Solmon, U.S. Navy, Retired Seabee, age 78, of Gulfport died on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Biloxi. Paul was born November 28, 1940 in Union City, Tenn., and lived on the Gulf Coast for 41 years. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Merrell & Evelyn Solmon; his sister, Novie Cochran all from Troy, TN; his...
Carey Dedeaux
Aug 4, 2019
Carey Paul Dedeaux, age 65, of Kiln, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Earlyne Dedeaux; his paternal grandparents, Mae and Christoph Deadeaux; and his maternal grandparents, Ethel and Leran Ladner. He is survived by his wife, Melissa Burge Dedeaux; his daughter, Bridgette (Dustan) Dedeaux-Ladner; his son and Chad (Christine) Banks;...
Gregg Kurzeja
Aug 4, 2019
Gregg Andrew Kurzeja, age 58, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Kurzeja and Anne Ziobro Kurzeja; brother, Mark Kurzeja. He is survived by his wife, Samantha Hanes Kurzeja of Pass Christian; children, Rachel Dowling (Chase) of Copperas Cove, TX, Branden Kurzeja (Emily Murphy) of Ocean Springs, Shari Schumaker...
Robert Danley
Aug 3, 2019
Robert Edward "Eddie" Danley, age 45, passed away on August 3, 2019 in Gulfport. He was a resident of Saucier, MS. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Danley. He was survived by his father, James R. Danley, Jr. (deceased); and two siblings, Curt Danley (Kristie) and Jamie Barber (Tommy). A graveside service will be held at 10:00...
James Danley
Aug 3, 2019
James R. Danley, Jr., age 67, passed away on August 3, 2019 in Saucier, MS. He was a resident of Saucier. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Danley; parents, James R. Danley Sr. and Lois Dobson Danley; and son, Robert "Eddie" Danley. He is survived by his two children, Curt Danley (Kristie Danley), Jamie Barber (Tommy Phillips);...
James Long, Sr.
Aug 3, 2019
On Friday, August 3, 2019, James E. Long, Sr., passed away at the age of 85 in Gainesville, Florida. James was born on February 11, 1934 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Elton Long and Raymelle Garner Long. He received 3 degrees. 2 master degrees, one from University of Arkansas and one from Trinity University, and one Bachelor of Science from...
Steven Rutherford
Aug 3, 2019
Age 73, passed away August 3, 2019. He was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd., Gulfport to Petty Funeral Home, Atmore, AL. Please click here to view the video tribute
Kenneth Smith
Aug 2, 2019
Kenneth Dale "Smitty" Smith, 1st Sergeant, U.S. Army (Retired), age 76, of Gulfport, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Smitty served in the Army reserve at the Mobile Medical Unit based in Gulfport. He retired after 27 years with the rank of First Sergeant, that he was very proud to have obtained. He also worked at the Biloxi V.A. Medical...
Abigail Smith
Aug 2, 2019
Abigail "Abby" Nicole Smith died Aug. 2, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near her home in Killeen, Texas. She was 27. Abby was born on July 24, 1992 in Gulfport and grew up in Santa Rosa, Calif., and Gold Canyon, Arizona, before returning to Mississippi to finish high school, graduating from Harrison Central High School in 2010. After...
Elouise Douglas
Aug 1, 2019
Elouise Nangle Douglas, age 98, passed away on August 1 in Gulfport. Born in West Frankfort, she grew up in southern Illinois. She was married to Allison A. Douglas for seventy years and is survived by her son, Dr. Jan Eric Douglas and his wife Mary of New York, and her daughter DeAnna Douglas of Hattiesburg. She was the surviving...
Louis Marasco
Aug 1, 2019
Louis S. Marasco, 86, a long-time resident of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 in Wiggins, MS. Mr. Marasco was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of Long Beach Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and the treasurer. He retired as a Fitter and he...
William Day
Aug 1, 2019
William J. Day, Master Sergeant, (Retired), age 84, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019. Bill joined the USAF in January 1955, and after completing technical training for Aircraft Radio Maintenance, he was assigned to England, where worked Aircraft Radio and Wideband Radio Maintenance. In 1960, he came to Keesler Air Force Base as a Radio Relay Instructor. From 1963...
Mollie Doucet
Aug 1, 2019
Mollie Harry Doucet passed away peacefully on August 1, 2019, joining her late husband, Alton Doucet, and late grandson, Steven (Chase) Doucet. She is survived by her five children, Harry Doucet (Joan), Diane Doucet Long (Scott), Dickie Doucet (Jane Anne), Steve Doucet (Lorrie), and Tommy Doucet (Katie); two sisters, Peggy Schloegel (George) and Dona Haynes (the late Jimmy); eight grandchildren;...
William Tash
Aug 1, 2019
William Lewis "Bill" Tash, 92, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Biloxi VA Medical Center. Mr. Tash was born July 30, 1927 in Pekin, Indiana. He attended schools in Pekin and then entered the military in 1945, serving in WWII, Korea and during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant in...
Robert Purchner
Aug 1, 2019
Robert J. Purchner, 87, passed away on August 1, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Purchner was a graduate of Pass Christian High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. He retired as a Quality Inspector with the Boeing Company. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Ester Purchner; and brother, Richard Purchner. He is survived...
Simone Dupont
Jul 31, 2019
Simone T. Dupont age 73 was born October 5, 1945 and passed away peacefully July 31, 2019. Simone is survived by many friends and her family at Gulfport Care Center. She was crowned Gulfport Care Center Mardi Gras Queen as well as The Beauty Pagent Queen, she was a part of the Diamondhead Loins Club, and one heck of a...
Jimmie Sandel
Jul 31, 2019
Jimmie Louise Sandel passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at the age of 81. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Wayne Sandel for 51 years. She was born in Foard City, TX, lived in Harvey, LA for fourteen years, Diamondhead, MS for twenty seven years, and then Westwego, LA. She was President of...
Irene Reach
Jul 31, 2019
Irene Reach, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away on July 31, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Reach. She is survived by her son, Lester Reach; a daughter, Margaret (Russell) Reyer; 3 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be on Monday, August 5, 2019, from 1 - 2 pm at the...
Russell Carothers
Jul 29, 2019
Russell Carlisle Carothers, Jr., age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2019, surrounded by his family. Mr. Carothers is the son of Russell Carlisle (Teeny) and Edna Earl Carothers of West Point, MS and was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from Mississippi State University. At State, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity...
Kelly Kacala
Jul 29, 2019
Kelly Lynn Kacala, passed into our heavenly Father's arms on Monday, July 29, 2019. She was born May 11, 1974 in Cleveland Ohio. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer and all those who knew her admired her strength throughout this journey. Kelly graduated from Summerville High School in 1993. She moved to Albany, Ga where she worked...
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