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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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 (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 (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 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, 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,...
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...
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, 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...