All Obituaries

Mr. Robert Michael Modica age 74 passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Arrangements are pending and will be announced when complete. Services are entrusted to O'Bryant -O'Keefe Funeral Home of Pascagoula, MS.

  Rosemary “Rosey” Christine Hoard slipped gently from this life on Monday, April 15, 2024. Rosey was born January 7, 1953 to Clyde and Margie Lee in Selma, Alabama.  She met and married Butch Hoard and together they raised two children, Spencer (affectionately known as “Scooter”) and Kelly. She was ambidextrous in life and spirit. She had the ability to multitask her way through life’s obstacles. She worked for JCPenney as Human Resource...

Latasha Jones left us without warning on April 15, 2024 at the age of 40.  She was born January 11, 1984 in Pascagoula, MS. Tasha had many interest, including family, working, chilling out watching tv, road trips, and going to the mall with Bella. She spent most of her time with her children, cherishing every moment spent with them. She worshipped the ground they walked on.  She was a great person inside and out, with a heart of gold. She will be truly missed and we will cherish...

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. A full obituary will be posted once finalized. 

Betty Jo Wright McMurray, a beloved resident of Pascagoula, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 94. Born to M.O. and Maude Wright on December 21, 1929, in Trickum, a part of the Standing Pine community in Leake County, Mississippi, Betty grew up on a small farm with ten siblings. Her family raised everything they ate, an experience she described as "the life." Betty graduated with the class of 1951 from Mississippi Baptist Hospital. Shortly before...

Melba Aileen Walker 98, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Melba was born, August 22, 1925 in Maysfield, TX to John and Clara Belle Thweatt. She worked as Central Elementary School as Secretary and later in the District Office.  She kept herself busy which was probably beneficial to her longevity. She loved to play golf and exceled at it. She was a former member of the Pascagoula Country Club, a member of the Eastern Star and First United Methodist Church of...

Christa M. (Penn) Smith, of Gautier, MS, passed away on April 10, 2024 after a short illness.  She was surrounded by her family.  Christa is a graduate of Jackson Academy and Belhaven College, both in Jackson, MS. Christa was born to Richard M. Penn and Eleanor Sue (Stringer) Cottrell in May of 1972 in Pascagoula, MS.  She worked as a Financial Advisor for Mississippi Child Protective Services.  She loved spending time with family and friends, cooking, camping, and going...

Walter Lewis Boykin Jr. passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2024 in Mobile, AL at the age of 73. Walter was born on July 11, 1950 in Meridian, MS to Walter L. Boykin Sr and Mary McIlwain Boykin. He served in the United States Army and was the recipient of two purple hearts. He worked as an electrician with Ingalls Shipbuilding for 30 years. After retirement he was able to enjoy his hobbies of golf, serving as course Marshall of Whispering Pines, and working on his 31 Chevy, red with ghost...

John Edward DeAngelo, age 67 of Pascagoula, passed away on April 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl R. DeAngelo, Sr & Annie Faye Gunter DeAngelo, and his great-niece Emmalynn Nicole DeAngelo. John (John D) as he was fondly called, is survived by his daughter Bonnie Paige DeAngelo of Merritt Island, FL, brother Carl R. DeAngelo, Jr (wife Lorri) of Waller, TX; granddaughter Aryana Best; two nieces Courtney DeAngelo Green (Brian) of Pascagoula, and Bethany DeAngelo...

George Jackson Haines Jr passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at the age of 80. George was born in Macon, GA on February 11, 1944 to George and Agnes Haines. He worked as the Approving Officer of Food Research  for the U.S. Department of Commerce and served in the National Guard for many years during the Vietnam Era. He was a prankster and loved to bring laughter to others.  George was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge #1120, serving in several official capacities...