Kathleen (Keck) Johansen
Dec 14, 2019
Kathleen Keck Johansen, 79, succumbed to Alzheimer's disease December 14, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. She is survived by two sons and her sister. The oldest son, Dr. R. Lance Johansen and wife Tamela of Mississippi, with their children Lauren, Kylar, Christian, and Katelyn, and the youngest son, Chris and wife Natasha of California. Her older sister, Anne Keck Redfern...
Charles Henry Smith, Jr.
Dec 11, 2019
Charles H. Smith, 64, of Brookhaven, MS passed away surrounded by his family on December 11, 2019. Charles was born in Brookhaven to Charles and Mary Smith on November 14th, 1955. He attended school at Loyd Star in Brookhaven, MS. He married Alicia Allison on March 17th, 1985 in Clinton, Oklahoma. He worked as an electrician for 21 years...
Dorothy Saito Wimberly
Dec 10, 2019
Ms. Dorothy Fumiko Saito Wimberly, 87 of the Hideaway Lake community in Carriere, passed away at her home Tuesday morning. Dorothy, affectionately known to most as "Momma Dot", was born August 21, 1932 in Hawaii, the daughter of Saichiro Saito and Asayo Morinaka. She grew up a very active young lady, a "little rascal" so to speak, but was...
Connie Sue (Kemp) Green
Dec 9, 2019
Connie Sue Green, age 89, died peacefully at her home in McHenry, MS on December 9, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1930, in Birmingham, Alabama to Clarence and Olsie Kemp. She met the love of her life, Clifford Green, in Kenner, LA, and they married in 1952. Connie enjoyed being a military wife as his career took...
Leola Sue Whittington Havens Lott
Dec 6, 2019
Leola Sue Whittington Havens Lott passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 6, 2019. Leola was born to James Edward Whittington and Lucille Parker on August 12, 1945. Leola loved to love people. She was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her husband, sons and grandchildren and enjoyed every moment with them. She has a...
Nicholas Aaron Dickerson
Dec 5, 2019
Nicholas Aaron Dickerson, 30 of McHenry, passed away Dec. 5th, 2019. Nicholas was born April 29, 1989 in Birmingham, AL, the son of Pat and Susan Dickerson. He was a kind-hearted person that loved animals, and was the go-to person if you needed help with anything. Nicholas was one who genuinely tried to brighten your day and always has...
Patricia Ann Bunch
Dec 5, 2019
Patricia Ann Bunch, 59, of Waynesboro, MS, passed away of Lung Cancer on December 5, 2019. Patricia was born December 3, 1960 to Chester & Daisy Bunch. She will be remembered as one who loved to do for others. She had a caring soul and would do anything for anyone. Patricia is preceded in death by her mother and...
Steve Anthony Spillers
Nov 30, 2019
Steve Anthony Spillers passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in Oxford, Mississippi on August 17, 2020. He was a native of Baton Rouge and was preceded in death by his parents, James Floyd Spillers and Juanita Frederick Spillers, grandparents Mick and Lucy Frederick, brother “Poncho” Spillers, niece Alicia McIntyre, brother-in-law Joe Booksh, and best friend since childhood Gary...
James Christopher Taylor, Jr.
Nov 30, 2019
James Christopher Taylor, Jr., 59 of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday morning at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. He was born August 16, 1960 in Pritchard, AL, one of 11 children to James Christopher, Sr. and Nan Marie (Dodd) Taylor. James grew up in Gulfport where he came to love the outdoors. Among his favorite things to do was going to...
Denard Caslos Rhodes
Nov 30, 2019
Denard Caslos Rhodes, 69 of Wiggins, passed away at his home June 4th, surrounded by his loving family Thursday evening. He was born July 26, 1950 in Japan, to the late Bernard and Marie Rhodes. Denard enjoyed cooking growing up. After high school, he joined the US Army as a cook in 1967, serving in and during the Vietnam...
Marilyn Elizabeth (Hardy) Hill
Nov 30, 2019
Ms. Marilyn Elizabeth Hill, 61 of Destrehan, LA, passed away at her home Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. She was born January 31, 1958 in Biloxi, the daughter of Elza & Merle Hardy. She grew up in Biloxi and loved the outdoors and going to the beach. Marilyn attended and graduated from Biloxi HS and went on to MGCCC where...
Dennis Edward Burt
Nov 28, 2019
Dennis Edward Burt 56, of Jackson, died on Nov.28 2019 at Baptist Hospital. He was born in Jackson, MS on June 8, 1963. Proceeding him in death were his parents Mildred Burt and James Burt and grandmother Leona Davis. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Burt grandson Colbie Price and granddaughter Deija Mixon. Brothers Don and Rich Burt...
Pamela Jo Rutland
Nov 27, 2019
Ms. Pamela Jo Rutland, 72 of Pascagoula, passed away Wednesday afternoon at The Plaza. Pam was the oldest of three children, born November 20, 1947 in McComb, MS to Calvin L. & Mary Jo (Sharp) Rutland. She grew up in several cities and towns while her father served in the US Navy. She was an active and outgoing young...
Milton Kelly Holland
Nov 27, 2019
Milton Kelly Holland, 67 of Saucier, passed away at his home surrounded by his family Wednesday morning. He was born April 14, 1952 in Gulfport, one of nine children to Willie Louise (Johnson) and James Wesley Holland. He grew up in the Saucier area and developed a passion for hunting and fishing. Milton worked on shrimp boats as a...
Garry Joel Titus
Nov 27, 2019
Garry Joel Titus, 76 of the Hideaway Lake community, passed away Wednesday morning at his home. Garry is proceeded in death by his mother, Oneita Titus, father, James A. Titus, and brothers, Wesley and Michael Titus. He is survived by his loving wife, Sophy Titus, sister, Lana Swenson, son, Joseph Trent Titus and grandson, Uriah Titus. Services have been...
Maxine Elizabeth (Denney) Cook
Nov 26, 2019
Maxine Elizabeth Cook, 62 of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday at Garden Park Hospital. She was born November 26, 1957 in Somerset, PA, the middle of eight children to Cecil & Ruth (Burkhart) Denney. Maxine grew up in the Somerset area, and was a free-spirited young lady from the start. She had an adventurous spirit that stuck with her through...
Thomas Edward Michaels
Nov 24, 2019
Thomas Edward Michaels, 69 of the Palmer Creek community in Saucier, passed away at his home Sunday evening, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 12, 1950 in Laurel, the youngest of four children to Lawrence Edward & Mattie Sarah (McHenry) Michaels. Thomas grew up between Laurel, Wiggins and the Saucier area, a typical South MS boy....
Bishop Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Deason
Nov 23, 2019
Bishop Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald Deason passed from this world into the loving hands of his Savior on November 23, 2019. Loved and respected by many as a man of God who adored his wife, family and friends, Dr. Deason was born in Houston Texas on August 17, 1964. Early in life, his talent and charm were evident to others,...
Shirley Marie Penton
Nov 18, 2019
Shirley Marie Penton, 77 of Lucedale, passed away Monday morning at Greene Rural Health Center in Leakesville. Shirley was born February 9, 1942 in rural Greene county, the 6th of 8 children and daughter of Boyce & Leona (Flemming) Penton. She grew up on the family farm where they raised most of what they ate. From an early age,...
Courtney Lynn (Parnell) Mccall
Nov 16, 2019
Ms. Courtney Lynn McCall, 42 of Lumberton, passed away at her home Saturday morning surrounded by those who loved her most. She was born January 16, 1977 in Hattiesburg to Elmer "Pete" & Donna (Shoemaker) Parnell and grew up in Leakesville. Courtney was very artistic and enjoyed drawing from an early age. She could draw anything and became quite...