Obituaries
Albert Alphonse Asher
Jan 16, 2025
Albert Alphonse Asher, 89, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, departed this life on January 16, 2025, at the Gulf Coast VA Medical Center in Biloxi.
Albert Alphonse Asher was born on November 15, 1935, at the Hancock County home of his parents, Curtis A. Asher and Luella Hose Asher. The home was in the same neighborhood where he would live his...
David Paul Deblanc, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of David Paul DeBlanc, Jr. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. David DeBlanc, affectionately known as “Dave” was born on March 9, 1979 in New Orleans, Louisiana to David Paul DeBlanc Sr. and Betty Elise Bowen. Dave was the eldest of four sons. His brothers are Daniel DeBlanc, James “Jay” Vega, and John Vega and...
Edward Daniel "Danny" Thomas
Jan 14, 2025
Edward Daniel "Danny" Thomas died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Bay St. Louis.
Danny was born in Bay St. Louis to Agnes Mae (Hartmann) and Carl John Thomas Sr. on March 26, 1963. Both of his parents preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Thomas.Danny is survived by three brothers, Carl...
Ronald Joseph Garcia, Sr.
Jan 12, 2025
Ronald Joseph "R.J." Garcia, Sr.,83, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
R.J. was a man of conviction, known for his straightforwardness and unwavering honesty. His passions included golfing, classic cars, visiting the casino, and collecting beer signs. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be sadly missed by his family...
Herbert Francis Young, Sr.
Jan 10, 2025
Herbert Francis “Bert” Young, Sr. was born April 23, 1928, in New Orleans, LA. Herbert, known to family and friends as Bert, was the eldest child of Herbert Adam and Buelah Mequet Young. He grew up in New Orleans, attended Tulane University and graduated from Loyola University School of Law in 1956. He passed away peacefully on January 10th at...
Helga Mahler Whittaker
Jan 5, 2025
Helga Mahler Whittaker, 95, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Helga was born and raised in Germany. She spent her teen years in the midst of World War II, being sent from Berlin to Northern Germany to live with an Aunt during the end of the War. She captured many of her experiences in a book she...
Bertrand Olavides Sy, MD
Jan 3, 2025
Bertrand Olavides Sy, MD, 78, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, was born January 14, 1946, to Praxedes and Sabina Sy. He passed away January 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.
In 1974 Bertrand moved from the Philippines to Brooklyn, New York where he completed his pediatric residency, becoming a board-certified pediatrician. He married Bernadette Tan in 1975, and together, in 1980, they moved...
James Ray Singletary
Dec 30, 2024
James Ray Singletary,73, known to everyone as Jimmy, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, in Gulfport, MS.
Jimmy was born December 11, 1951, in Lucedale, Mississippi and was a longtime resident of Hancock County. He worked most of his life as a heavy machine operator and mechanic.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Garcia; father, Oscar Havard; sister, Carol...
Brother Henry Michael Gaither
Dec 28, 2024
Brother Henry Gaither (Brother Thomas) passed peacefully into eternal life Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, LA, at the age of 80 and after 60 years of religious life.
Brother Henry, the only child of Eileen Marron and Henry Maclin Gaither, was born March 3, 1944, in San Pedro, CA. In his early years, Henry split time...
George Emory Mills
Dec 27, 2024
George Emory Mills, 74, of Eight Mile, AL, passed away suddenly on December 27 in Waveland, MS. He had been battling congestive heart failure for several months. He was born to William and Pauline Mills on September 12, 1950.
George's biggest passion in life was music. He was an avid guitarist and had a career spanning over 55 years. While the...
Robert Filmore Henley III
Dec 26, 2024
Robert Filmore Henley III, 82, of Bay St. Louis, MS, peacefully passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
He was skilled carpenter and an avid sportsman, he found joy in nature and bringing people together, often documenting these moments with his FujiFilm disposable cameras. He loved hosting parties at his home, wading for speckled...
Betty Meek Comar
Dec 24, 2024
Betty Meek Comar, 71, amazing mother and grandmother, wonderful sister, and a loving friend with a big heart and a passion for her cooking, was reunited with the love of her life Dec. 24, 2024 as she and her beloved Mike spent their first heavenly Christmas together.
She was the wife of the late Michael Comar, who brought so much joy...
Michael John Gremillion
Dec 23, 2024
Michael John Gremillion, 73, of Ansley, passed away on December 23, 2024. Beloved and treasured husband of Tracey S. Gremillion. Born in Nashville, TN to the late Esmond B. Gremillion and late Margaret Gremillion,
Michael was raised in Gretna, LA and graduated from Martin Behrman High School in 1969. He spent many years in Slidell, where he was an active member...
Maria Del Refugio Andrade
Dec 18, 2024
Maria Del Refugio Andrade, 60, of Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Maria was born in Michoacan, Mexico on November 8, 1964 to Jesus Andrade Valencia and Rebeca Valencia Cervantez. She moved to the U.S. at 26 years old. She was a woman of faith and devoted to her family, never missing an opportunity to be...
Lawrence Edward Wheeler
Dec 17, 2024
Lawrence "Captain Larry" Wheeler, 73, passed away on December 17, 2024 at his home in Diamondhead MS.
Larry was born on June 12, 1951, in Manchester New Hampshire to Lawrence and Patricia (Boynton) Wheeler. Larry grew up in the Chesapeake Bay region of Maryland, lived many years in New Orleans and Violet Louisiana, then Saltillo Mississippi, and ultimately settling in Diamondhead....
Destiney DeNae LaFontaine
Dec 15, 2024
Destiney DeNae LaFontaine, 32, of Kiln, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, surrounded with love by her family and friends. She was born on November 9, 1992, in Gulfport, MS. Destiney was a loving fiancée, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, Godmother, aunt, and friend to so many who will miss her dearly.
Destiney’s caring spirit and generous heart could...
Third Annual Celebration of Lights; Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum
Dec 14, 2024
The Third Annual Celebration of Lights will be held at Gulf Coast Memorial Cemetery and Mausoleum on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Service will begin at 3:30 p.m. and candle-lighting to follow.
Robert "Terry" Bastian
Dec 12, 2024
Robert "Terry" Bastian, 80, of Pearlington, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Terry was born on February 6, 1944 in Williamsport, PA to Robert S. Bastian and Doris Levan Bastian. Terry was a combat veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Forces during Vietnam. He enjoyed fishing, cruising on the water with Pamela on their boat "Wave Dancer," and...
Jon Clay Thornburg
Dec 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jon C. Thornburg, a man whose love, kindness, and dedication touched the lives of all who knew him. Jon departed this world peacefully on December 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Clarence Thornburg and survived by his mother Jewel Hill, wife Myrna, children Alex, Jason, Aaron,...
Steve "Bondo" C. Matthis, Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
Steve C. "Bondo" Matthis, Sr.,72, of Pearlington, MS passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Pearlington, MS.
Steve was born in New Orleans East and spent 30 vibrant years in Slidell, LA, before making Pearlington his home for the past nine years. A dedicated member of St. Joseph Chapel in Pearlington and the Krew of Dionysus in Slidell, he devoted...
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