Mr. Miles Dylan Cooper
Feb 6, 2019
Mr. Miles Dylan Cooper, 25 of Gulfport, died late Wednesday afternoon, February 6th, in Perkinston. Miles was born January 20, 1994 in Gulfport, MS, the son of James Cooper and Yvette Demarco. From a young age, he was one that would rather be outside than inside. Miles worked as a painter, and was an adventurous and outgoing young man. He...
Mr. Sylvester Lee Nelson
Feb 5, 2019
Mr. Sylvester Lee Nelson, 76 of Hattiesburg, departed this life February 5th in River Ridge, LA. Sylvester was one of eighteen children, born to the late Reverend George and Mary Ruth Nelson, Sr. on the 22nd day of July 1942 in Gulfport, MS. He attended and completed his education at Locker High School in Wiggins, Ms. Immediately following, he joined...
Ms. Betty Schell
Feb 2, 2019
Ms. Betty Schell, 69 of St. Martin, passed away early Saturday morning, February 2nd, at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born September 10, 1949 in Florida, the middle of 4 children to David Leon and Ethel Lenorah (Davis) Stiller. She grew up in the Baker, FL area, and was an active, outgoing young lady. Betty married at...
Mrs. Rhonda Ann Brackin
Feb 1, 2019
Mrs. Rhonda Ann Moses Brackin, age 47, passed away in Columbus, MS on February 1, 2019, leaving behind a heck of a lot of stuff that her daughter and son-in-law have no idea what to do with. She was born on July 12, 1971 to William and Patsy Cherry Moses in Columbus, MS. Rhonda loved her family, beanie babies and...
Mr. Michael William Thigpen
Jan 30, 2019
Mr. Michael William Thigpen, 47 of Perkinston, passed away at his home Wednesday morning, surrounded by his family. Michael was born May 28, 1971 in Gulfport, the son of Judy (Bill) Gannon Hosey, and the late Stanley Thigpen. He grew up in Biloxi, and as a young man, loved to hunt and fish. Michael attended D'iberville High School, and afterward...
Mr. Frankie Lee Shoemaker
Jan 28, 2019
Mr. Frankie Lee Shoemaker, 52 of Hickory, MS, passed away January 28, 2019 in Jackson. Frankie was born on July 7, 1966, to the late Frank Ford and Ethel Mae Shoemaker in Meridian, MS. He was known to all as "Boochie", and attended Hickory Elementary School where he proved to be a bright and intellectual student. At 9 years old,...
Ms. Sydney Brooke Mcelrone
Jan 28, 2019
Ms. Sydney Brooke McElrone, 25 of Bogalusa, LA, passed away January 28th in Wiggins. Sydney was born May 11, 1993 in Green Bay, WI, the daughter of Joseph David and Dawn Christine (Ammel) McElrone. She was a free-spirited and independent young lady from the start. Syd grew up on the family farm in Holmen, with the customary variety of goats,...
Ms. Carol Diane Swetman
Jan 27, 2019
Ms. Carol Swetman, 70 of Wiggins, passed away Sunday morning at Azalea Gardens in Wiggins. Carol was born May 23, 1948 in Gulfport, the youngest of 7 children to Thomas and Ardell (Holliman) Helton. She grew up in Gulfport, and was country girl from the start. Her family had some animals which she enjoyed, including horses, pigs, and others. Carol...
Ms. Mary Margrette Graybeal
Jan 26, 2019
Ms. Mary Margrette Graybeal, 92, died Saturday, January 26th in Wiggins. Mary was born May 7, 1926 in Sulligent, AL, one of 8 children to Lee Grady "L.G." and Katie Lucille May, Sr. She was a passionate, strong woman who never gave up her independence. Mary loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Biloxi Creek Baptist Church. She...
Ms. Gladys Fay Salisbury
Jan 22, 2019
Ms. Gladys Fay (Flaugher) Salisbury, 43 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday evening at her home, surrounded by her family. Born September 22, 1975 in Florida, Gladys is the daughter of Leslie and Lois (Linn) Flaugher. She grew up in Ohio, and was known as "Angel" to those closest to her. She was an energetic and outgoing person from the start....
Ms. Deborah Lynn Gravely
Jan 22, 2019
Ms. Deborah Lynn (Strickland) Gravely, 65 of Brandon, passed away surrounded by her family early Tuesday morning. Deborah was born March 23, 1953 in Lumberton, the oldest of three children to Kenneth & Sammie (Lee) Strickland, Sr. She grew up in the Jackson area of central MS, and was married at a young age. She lived in a few states...
Mr. Peter Charles Haggerty
Jan 21, 2019
Mr. Peter Charles Haggerty of Petal passed away after a long battle with cancer. Peter was a retired heavy equipment mechanic, beloved brother and uncle. He took great pride in his nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews, who brought him much happiness. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he spent most of his life in South Florida, before retiring to Petal,...
Ms. Patricia Ann Coleman
Jan 19, 2019
Ms. Patricia Ann Coleman, 77 of Diamondhead and better known as "Patty" by those closest to her, passed away Saturday evening in Slidell. She was born December 29, 1941 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of J.D. and Hesba (Addington) Barnes. She grew up in Kingsport, TN., and at 19, married Bobby Kendrick in 1961. They were divorced a few years later,...
Mrs. Tammy Marie Keneaster Bignell
Jan 18, 2019
Our hearts break as heaven receives another angel. Tammy Marie Keneaster Bignell, 43, passed peacefully on Jan. 18, 2019 at her home in Gulfport. Born March 3, 1975, Tammy grew up in New Orleans and Gretna, and was full of spunk from the beginning. After High School, she attended college and received her degree as a CNA. She will be...
Ms. Stephanie Slayton Whitfield
Jan 18, 2019
Stephanie Nickole Slayton Whitfield, 43, of Meridian, passed away on January 18, 2019. She was born June 22, 1975, the 2nd of 3 children to the late Billy and Windy Slayton. Stephanie grew up in the Meridian area before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Northeast Lauderdale High School in 1994. She went on to...
Mr. Donald Gene Gartman
Jan 15, 2019
Mr. Donald Gene Gartman, 68 of Perkinston, passed away Tuesday morning at Memorial Hospital of Gulfport. He was born October 26, 1950, the 2nd of 5 children to Donald Odell and Mary Lou (Ladnier) Gartman. Donnie grew up in the Success community, and as most Southern boys, enjoyed most things outdoors, with hunting, fishing, and sports among his favorites. He...
Mr. Charles Herman Goodman Jr
Jan 14, 2019
Mr. Charles H. Goodman, Jr., 56 and formerly of Wiggins, passed away Monday in Biloxi. Charles was born June 27, 1962 in California, the 2nd of 5 children to Charles & Jacqueline (Morris) Goodman, Sr. He grew up in Carnes, and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. After school, Charles worked some as a welder and carpenter, but spent most of...
Mr. Ronnie Lee Taylor
Jan 14, 2019
Mr. Ronnie L. Taylor, 69 of Perkinston, passed away early Monday morning in Hattiesburg. Ronnie was born December 11, 1949, the 3rd of 5 children to Albert & Betty Jean (Roberts) Taylor. He grew up mostly in Buckatunna, but also spent some time in Texas as well. From an early age, Ronnie is described as a prankster who loved a...
Mrs. Sharon Lee Marlin
Jan 13, 2019
Mrs. Sharon Lee (Cartwright) Marlin, 78 of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. She was born June 7, 1940 in Pasadena, CA., the daughter of Charles and Lola Cartwright. She grew up in Arcadia, CA, and was a caring lady. She had a servant heart, always doing for others before herself. She would sit with and...
Mr. Alfred Anthony Courtiade
Jan 13, 2019
Mr. Alfred Anthony Courtiade, 90 of Waveland, passed away early Sunday morning. Alfred was born January 14, 1928 in New Orleans, the son of Marcel Dominick & Anna (Lauden) Courtiade. After high school, Alfred spent some time serving his country in the United States Navy, and the US Air Force. Following his military service, he obtained a degree from Loyola...