Mrs. Gertrude Maria Bostwick
Feb 20, 2019
Mrs. Gertrude M. Bostwick, age 80, of Saucier went peacefully to heaven to join the love of her life, Louis Bostwick Sr., on February 20, 2019. She was born in La Mesa, CA to Herman and Gertrude Bode on December 25, 1938. She resided most of her life in the Success Community. She loved the beach, fishing, gardening, working in...
Mr. Frank Clymouth Sylvest
Feb 19, 2019
Mr. Frank Clymouth "Hippie" Sylvest entered into our Lord's presence on February 19, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. Frank was born to Fred and Monette (nee Pittman) Sylvest on November 29, 1955 at Chalmette infirmary in Chalmette, LA. He grew up in Meraux, LA, Pine Burr, Bunker Hill and Baxterville, MS. Raised on a farm, he was used to...
Mr. John Edwin Krecker Jr
Feb 19, 2019
Mr. John Edwin Krecker, 78 of Wiggins, passed away Tuesday evening. Edwin was born Dec. 7, 1940 in Browns Mills, NJ, the only child of John Edwin & Elizabeth (Shuster) Krecker, Sr. He grew up in the area, and attended Pemberton Township High School. After graduating, he joined the US Navy where he served honorably during Vietnam. After 8 years...
Mr. Robert Frank Mello
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Robert Frank Mello, age 61, of McHenry, MS died on Feb. 14, 2019. He was the oldest of 4 born to Robert & Nancy (McCartney) Mello on June 27, 1957 in Pennsylvania. Bob, as he was known to his family and friends, was an honorable, straightforward man that wrote his own rules. He proudly served in the US Navy...
Mr. Gerald Lee Manning
Feb 14, 2019
Mr. Gerald Lee Manning, age 68 of Biloxi, passed away on February 14, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Gerald was born to Walter and Catherine (Rich) Manning in New Orleans on July 13, 1950. A loyal Saints fan to the end, Gerald enjoyed playing cards, cooking, and the great outdoors. Gerald was a fantastic family man, and a great...
Mr. Bruce Lane Roden
Feb 13, 2019
Mr. Bruce Lane Roden, 66 of Gulfport, passed away pacefully Wednesday morning. Lane was next-to-last, and the youngest boy of the six children born to Hillie A. and Mattie L. (Cameron) Roden. He was born August 11, 1952 in Northern AL, growing up in the Decatur area. He was a highly intelligent man that worked as an electrical technician for...
Mr. Dolphas Wedgeworth Jr
Feb 13, 2019
Mr. Dolphas Wedgeworth, Jr, 56 of Saucier, passed away February 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Dolphas was born October 1, 1962, the son of Dolphus and Glenda (McQueen) Wedgeworth. He grew up between South MS and Texas, with the majority of that spent in Saucier. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, working on old cars, and drag racing, owning...
Mr. Thomas Ellsworth Colbert
Feb 13, 2019
Mr. Thomas Ellsworth Colbert, 78 of Bay St. Louis, passed away on February 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was born September 20,1940 in Fredericktown, PA, the son of the late Viola Hamilton and William Colbert, and step-son to the late Betty Colbert, also of Fredericktown. He moved away as a young man and became a merchant...
Ms. Maezell Kathleen Dickinson
Feb 12, 2019
Ms. Maezell Kathleen Dickinson, 90 of Pass Christian, passed away Tuesday morning at the home of her daughter and son in law. Maezell was the 5th of 6 children to William and Goldie (Scott) Battles, born March 8, 1928 in Arkansas. The family moved to Missouri, and she grew up in the St. Louis area. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, sewing...
Mr. Albert Eugene Holliman
Feb 11, 2019
Mr. Albert Eugene Holliman, 72 of McHenry, passed away at his home on Monday, February 11, 2019. Eugene was born July 20, 1946 in Florida, the oldest of 6 children to Edward and Anna (Waltman) Holliman. He grew up in the Pass Christian area, and from an early age, he enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He was bitten by a...
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....