All Obituaries

  Jean Ray Richards passed away at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday March 11, 2026 after a well-fought battle with Parkinson’s Dementia. Jean Was born to Sherrie B. Richards, Sr and Mary Lee Richards on September 13, 1935 in Pascagoula, MS. A lifelong resident of Pascagoula and member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula, he graduated from, Our Lady of Victories High School, Class of 1953.  He served in Army National Guard and retired from ...

William Wesley Guy, 70, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026. He was born on November 13, 1955, in Marianna, Florida, to Otis Guy and Sarah Guy.  Wesley loved the joys of his Gulf Coast life. Some of his happiest days were spent out on his shrimp boat with friends or down at the marina, swapping stories and sharing laughs. Those moments by the water meant the world to him. He was also a devoted Alabama football fan and was always proud to say, “Roll Tide.” He enjoyed ...

Ethel Rita Pizano- Anderson passed away on Friday,  March 6, 2026 in Sweetwater, TN. At the age of 72. Rita was born on December 27, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana, a wonderful Christmas gift to per parents. She had a wonderful sense of humor, outgoing and an abundance of friends. Her laugh was contagious, and brought a smile to all those she met. She was a ray of sunshine in an all too often, dark world For the last 25 years she gave love and happiness to her soul mate Floyd R. ...

Patricia Ann Carney Standridge passed away   on Friday March 6, 2026  at the age of 79. Patrica was born in Talahina, OK to Alton and Lizzie Carney.  Of Choctaw Indian descent, Patricia was proud of her heritage and enjoyed living life. She was a lab assistant at Singing River Hospital for 18 years before retiring. She enjoyed reading, yardwork, being outside and enjoying nature. Her children and grands were the joy of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband ...

Bonnie Maurice Thornton Ellis, 89 years old. Maurice passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026 with her family by her side. She was born on June 23, 1936 in Sylvarena, Mississippi (Smith County) Zella Janes and Julius O. Thornton. She graduated high school in Calhoun, MS. She furthered her education at Jones Junior College majoring in business. She often said she should have a degree from USM by helping her husband graduate. She married the love of her life, Charles R. Ellis on August 26, ...

Kathy Elaine Curry Johnston, two days away from being age 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was born February 23, 1955 in Miami, Florida and graduated from Miami Lake High School.  She received her Associate Degree in Business from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier.  Kathy was a former housecleaner and Nannie for seven years. She worked from 12 years for State of Mississippi Mental Health Clinic in Gautier and currently the cook ...

Doris Nell Thomas (Smith), age 96, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Doris was born on March 1, 1929, in Covington County, Mississippi, to Marjorie Jewell Smith (Polk) and Clinton Dlos Smith. She attended school in Covington County through the ninth grade. When her father went to work at Ingalls, the family moved to Pascagoula, where Doris continued her education at Pascagoula High School and was a proud member of the Class of 1947. On November 1, ...

Wayne Chavis of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Wayne was born on May 21,1946 in Lubbock, Texas to George and Cleo Chavis. The family moved from Texas to South Carolina to Memphis, TN where they lived until 1959, when they moved to the MS Gulf Coast. He was a 1964 Graduate of Ocean Springs High School, following graduation he joined the US Navy. After completing 4 years of active duty, Wayne returned to Ocean Springs attending MS Gulf Coast Community College in ...

Thomas Benton “Ben” Hollingsworth, 56, entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Moss Point, MS. Ben was born in Pascagoula, MS on November 28, 1969. Ben was a hardworking, devoted father whose strength and steady presence left a lasting impression on his three boys. Ben’s three boys were his greatest pride and his most treasured accomplishment. He showed his love through guidance, his sense of humor, and unwavering support throughout their lives. Ben ...

Sarah Alice Goss Bragg, 84, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 16, 2026. Sarah was born December 6, 1941, in Sebastopol, MS, to Madison and Neomia Goss. She was raised in Vancleave, MS, and was a graduate of Vancleave High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, and her husband of 42 years, Ray Bragg. Sarah is survived by her five children: Eric (Lori) Bragg of Madison; Daryl (Tammy) Bragg of Madison; Bruce (Donna) Bragg of Vancleave; Brad ...