All Obituaries

Kathryn “Kitty” Creekmore Skelton, who led a very active life for 94 years, went to be with her Lord on May 31, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Kathryn was born August 19, 1931 in Neshoba County, Mississippi. She met and was married to the love of her life, Ralph Elwin Skelton, for 66 years before his passing in 2015. After moving to Pascagoula, MS, she was a wife, mother, and grandmother. Ralph and Kathryn were long time 14 th Street Pascagoula residents, ...

Robert F. “Bob” Haygood, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 21, 2026. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Paul Lester Haygood and Ina White Haygood on September 30, 1939. They moved to Meridian after he lost his dad when he was three. He graduated from Meridian High School where he played trombone in the band and played in the Lions Band. Bob graduated from MSU with a Degree in Business Administration. While there, he joined ...

Jimmy Gale Johnson, Jr., 64, was surrounded by his family as he went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 21, 2026.  Although their hearts are broken, their faith remains strong. Jimmy spent many years away from home while serving in the Navy, working in Offshore Drilling, and later with several other companies, always giving 100 percent. In 2019, he returned to Pascagoula, which once again became his home base. Jimmy grew up in Pascagoula, MS, and was baptized at Our ...

Sharon Lanham age 75, of Moss Point, Mississippi passed away on May 18, 2026 at Lighthouse Assisted Living and Memory Care in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Sharon was born to the late Roy DeWitt Lanham and Joetta (Davis) Lanham Mabry on August 2, 1950. Sharon grew up in the Moss Point Community. She was proceeded in death by her parents. Left to cherish her memory are her brother Roy “DeWitt” Lanham Jr. of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and numerous family and friends that treasured ...

Gary Russell Hill, 7/07/1953 - 5/16/26, was born to Oscar August Hill and Mildred Genevie Poole at the Old Jackson County hospital in Pascagoula. He was the seventh and youngest child of that union. He was a Welder and pipe fitter at Ingalls Ship Building for many years. He was also a security guard at Mississippi Power, which was probably his favorite job. He embodied music. He sang constantly and was known for his beautiful voice. After his stroke 3 years ago, music helped him to ...

Susan Jean Ezell passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the age of 72. Susan was born November 12, 1953, in West Palm Beach FL to Sidney Howard and Betty Jean Ezell. She was a graduate of Delta State University and began her teaching career at Greenville High School as a foreign language teacher. Susan concluded her teaching career as a longtime teacher in the Pascagoula School Systems, serving as sponsor of the Class of “83. Her love and passion for helping others went beyond the ...

Milton Ray “ M.R.” Cole, Sr, age 91, of Pascagoula passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at his residence.  He was born on August 18, 1934, in Purvis, Mississippi to Joe N. Cole and Lorena Mae Nichols Cole.  He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1953 and attended Perkinson Junior College and N. E. Louisiana St. in Monroe, Louisiana playing football. Mr. Cole served in the United States Army and National Guard for eleven years.  He was the owner and ...

Charles Preston Briggs III passed away peacefully at his Pascagoula home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.  Charlie was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, on June 2, 1940, to parents Charles Preston Briggs Jr. and Jane Eloise Abbott. After graduating high school, Charlie joined the Marine Corps, where he spent five years traveling the world. Following an honorable discharge, Charlie worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding until his retirement. He later co-founded the ...

Donald Henry Simmons Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Donald was a man of strength, loyalty, and quiet devotion whose presence brought comfort and stability to those who knew him. For 53 beautiful years, Donald shared a devoted marriage with the love of his life, Roseann. Their marriage was a true example of commitment, partnership, and unconditional love. Everything Donald did was centered ...

Anne Grigsby Moore passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 93. Anne was born in Natchez, MS to William and Annie Grigsby on June 14, 1932. She met and fell in love with Ben C. Moore and on July 31, 1954 they became one.  She was an English teacher and her career followed him.  First while Ben was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base she taught at Gulfport High School and after the service she taught Grad-School at Ole Miss while he was in law school. ...