All Obituaries

Jean Ganier West passed away on October 12, 2021, at the age of 92. Mrs. West was born on July 6, 1929, in Mobile, Alabama. She was a loving, kind and generous wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. Mrs. West was a faithful member of Gautier First United Methodist Church and a founding member of the “Almost Famous” Pie Ladies. She worked at Merchant and Marine Bank as a bank teller until retirement in 1994. Mrs. West is preceded in...

When living was at a slower pace than we know today, an exciting event occurred in the home of Julius and Lelia Spicer McCain on September 18, 1938.  After the birth of one son, JC McCain, and three girls, Kathryn, Betty Joyce and Eddie Faye a baby boy was born.  John Thomas McCain was born near midnight in the home.  All the girls loved dolls but none had a living doll until he was born.  He was a sweet and loving doll and was that way until he was grown.  He...

Like many 3rd born children, Seth Alexander was a surprise. Both Ricky and Elizabeth cried, but for different reasons. Sissy let them both know that Seth would be a great blessing, no doubt about it. And what a blessing he would turn out to be.  Despite the fact that he looked like a little old man when he was born, Seth always had a young spirit, a fact that would challenge his father, whom we would all come to later nickname Paw Paw. He also had an entrepreneur’s spirit at an...

Sheila Ory Bullock Smith, age 51, of Moss Point, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at her home. She was born May 20, 1970 in Pascagoula and graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1988.  Sheila was a former Welder at Signal Corporation in Pascagoula and devoted her life to caring for her family. She attended Mercy Ministry in Lucedale. Sheila enjoyed fishing, all outside activities, farm animals, and spending time with her grandbabies and fur grandbabies.  She is preceded...

Bettye Gene Little passed away, Saturday, October 2, 2021 at her home. Bettye was born on April 2, 1935 in Kemper County to David and Bertha Taylor. She met and married, Henry Floyd Little, this marriage lasted for 67 years, until Bettye drew her last breath. She was a, longtime member of First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula and served for many years in the VFW Auxillary #3373.  When describing her no other word seems appropriate but AMAZING, even at the age of 86 she continued to...

Darryl Wayne Voda, age 53, of Pascagoula passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021. He was born Jan. 13, 1968 to Archie Vernon Voda and Shirley Ann Holloway Voda in Pascagoula, MS.   Darryl graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1986 and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was a former Airborne Radar Technician for United States Air Force having proudly served 10 years. He was a former employee of LaFont Inn, Lowes, and his own lawncare business. Darryl enjoyed...

Cynthia Elizabeth Ware Everett passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on September 26, 2021. She was reunited with her love on the 56th day of their wedding anniversary. Born to Philip Lyons Ware and Mildred Moody Ware on August 23, 1945 at the Old Jackson County Hospital, she graduated Pascagoula High School in 1963.  It was at Gulf Park College she met the love of her life Charles Wendell Everett and upon her graduation in 1965 they were married at First United...

Fisherman, hunter, athlete and all around outdoorsman, Melvyn Douglas Gautier passed from this life on Sunday, September 26th in Gautier, MS at the age of 82.  Doug was dedicated husband of 57 years to his wife Pat and a loving father to his children, Richard and Gina.  He reveled in the time he got to spend with his four Grandchildren, Haley, Blake, Mason and Presley.  Doug became a happy great-grandpaw last year with the birth of Haley’s daughter, Ellie...

 Mary Craft Rigby passed away at her home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 after a courageous battle with multiple health issues. Mary was born in Jones County, MS on August 11, 1950. She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church and a devoted wife and mother. She loved helping others, especially those down on their luck and just needing a helping hand. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Joel Rigby of Pascagoula; three...

Lisabeth Lou Davis, age 87, passed into rest on September 22, 2021 in Pascagoula, MS. She was born in Wayne County, MS to John Floyd Langley and Fannie Williams Langley on December 21, 1933.   Lisabeth was a faithful mother, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend. She loved to create, spending dedicated time gardening, quilting, sewing, and cooking. Lisabeth owned and managed many different drug stores, and owned a fabric store for many years, making dresses for others. She worked at...