All Obituaries

William “Billy” Robert Patrick, age 69, of Ocean Springs passed unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2023.  He was born November 26, 1953 in Moss Point, Mississippi and was a United States Army Veteran. Billy was a former employee of Compton’s Heat and Air, Air Masters and a co-owner of Southern Aire. He was currently employed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in Gautier as HVAC technician.   He was an active member of Bethel Baptist Cemetery in...

Vicki Walker Russell Sims, 67, of Ocean Springs, Ms. passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at her home. She was a mother and wife. Vicki was born on December 29, 1955 in Pascagoula, Ms. Vicki was a 1974 graduate of Pascagoula High School. She married her High School sweetheart, Randy Russell, after graduation. They had 3 lovely children. She was preceded in death by her first husband Randy Russell; her parents, Jimmy Walker and Bessie...

Jacquelene Wimberly Purdy (Jackie), age 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family in Pascagoula on June 7, 2023. She was born on May 14, 1940 to Ralph Eugene and Sarah Pauline Wimberly in Sledge, MS.  After attending high school in Sledge, she decided to move to the gulf coast where she lived with relatives in Moss Point.  She briefly worked at McLellans five and dime and liked to hang out at Hollis Skating rink.  It was here that she met the love of her life,...

Jaye Turner, age 67, of Moss Point passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Singing River Hospital.  She was born May 26, 1956 in Pascagoula and has been a life long resident of Jackson County. Jaye graduated from Our Lady of Victories High School in 1974.  She attended William Carey University and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from South Alabama University. Jaye was a nurse for Singing River Hospital for over 40 years and retired in 2018.  She...

On Monday, June 5, 2023 a loving and devoted, husband, father and grandfather breathed his final breath. Robert Dale Tyson Sr. has forever left an indelible mark in the lives of his family. Robert was born third child of twelve children to Joseph and Sarah Tyson in Tuskegee, Alabama on January 4, 1943. He was a 1962 Tuskegee High School Graduate where he exceled in sports, being named Most Athletic. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served his country. After...

Richard Gerald “Jerry” Gautier, Jr. 79, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born May 23, 1944 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Gerald and Elizabeth Gautier. Mr. Gautier attended Gulfport High School where he was a member of the graduating class of 1963.  He was a star basketball player for the Commodores. He received many awards and accolades for his superior basketball skills at Gulfport High. Receiving a basketball scholarship, he continued...

Mary Jean Deakle, 85, of Gautier, passed away peacefully, on June 2nd, 2023. Mary Jean was born January 27th, 1938 to Howard and Lucy Hancock in Boonville, MS.  She graduated from Booneville High School in 1956 and went on to study at Northeast Junior College and earned her elementary education degree from Delta State University, later earning a Master of Education degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.   She was a beloved elementary teacher and principal for 35+...

Kay Marie Browne Perez de Leon died Monday, May 29, 2023 at her home in Pascagoula and now rests in the arms of her Savior.  Kay was born June 12, 1938, in Pascagoula, to Allen Minor Brown and Condolaura Flechas Brown. She was raised in Pascagoula and attended our Lady of Victories Catholic School and Pascagoula High School.  She graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1956. Upon graduation, Kay joined the religious order of the Sisters of the Most Holy Sacrament in Lafayette,...

Helen Delores Holcomb Boler, passed away on May 29, 2023 at the age of 88. Helen was born January 22, 1935 in Jones County, MS to the late Alfred and Dagnes Holcomb. She was a longtime member of Kreole Baptist Church.  She loved working in her yard and planting a garden.  She was a matter-of-fact kind of person, opinionated with a little feisty on the side. Although it was often hard to swallow, it was done with love. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mary Frances Henley Kitchens passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 in Pascagoula, MS. Mary was born to Hollis and Hazel Henley on December 7, 1933 in Crystal Springs, MS. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Pascagoula, leading the singing in the Senior Department for over 25 years. She was Co-Owner of K & M Plumbing Co. and worked for the Pascagoula School System as Office Administrator.   In 1956 she met a young man, George Kitchens, at a church service at...