Gulfport High School Mississippi Alumni Obituaries

Ruby Lee Rushing Daniel was born on March 26 1941 in Kokomo Walthall County Mississippi. She was the fourth of sixteen children born to the union of Elijah Leroy and Georgia Dixie Luter Rushing. Ruby graduated in 1961 from JJ Gulledge Memorial High School in Tylertown Mississippi. She moved to Gulfp...

On October 13 1951 God blessed this world with the gift of a radiant and cherished life. Through the years Doris Jean Hoskins Davis walked a path marked by steadfast faith devoted service and a love that touched all who knew her. On February 8 2026 she peacefully answered Gods call and was welcomed ...

To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born and a time to die.Ecclesiastes 312 Cylliah Elisha Cochran was born on October 29 2002 in Gulfport Mississippi to Mrs. Rebecca Krebs Ellis and Mr. Clyde Cochran Jr. She later moved to the Bay St. LouisWave...

Robert A. Sisson was born on November 1 1955 to the late John Palmer Sisson and Phyllis Sisson. He passed away at the age of 70. Mr. Sisson graduated from Gulfport High School and was noted for his strong commitment to the Catholic faith and his enthusiasm for sports with a particular interest in go...

Sarah Ann Hay entered into eternal rest on Monday January 5 2026 at 120 p.m. at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge Louisiana. Sarah was born on November 9 1963 to John Bernard McKay and the late Stella Louis DeGree. She was 62 years old and a native of DeLisle Mississippi. Sarah confessed Christ ...

The first of three sons born to the union of Don E. Hawthorne Sr. and Lois Miller Hawthorne Don arrived February 26 1961 on his dads 25th birthday at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. They resided in Bay St. Louis at the time. Christened and confirmed Catholic he remained active through his formative y...

Eric B. Stovall Sr. was born on Sunday December 13 1970 at Howard Memorial Hospital on the beautiful waters of the Back Bay in Biloxi MS. His parents Mr. Walter F. Stovall and Mrs. Barbara E. Stovall proudly welcomed their new baby boy as he was a blessing to their family. Eric welcomed in the New Y...

Frederick Walter DonShay Peoples affectionately known as Freddy was born on December 30 1993. He was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School Class of 2012 and continued his education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Freddy was a loving and devoted son father brother and friend. He had a d...

Frederick Walter DonShay Peoples affectionately known as Freddy was born on December 30 1993. He was a proud graduate of Biloxi High School Class of 2012 and continued his education at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Freddy was a loving and devoted son father brother and friend. He had a d...

Martha Janet Nichols (Gentry), 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11th at the Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, MS. Janet was born in Baldwyn, on March 23rd, 1937 to Winnie and J.P. Gentry.She grew up in Baldwyn, surrounded by a large family and countless friends, and graduated from ...

Brittany Shanell Givens was born on October 22 1989 in Gulfport Mississippi. Affectionately known to her family and friends as Pooh Brittany brought love strength and kindness into every space she entered. She was a proud graduate of Harrison Central High School and went on to answer a higher callin...

Johnnie Lee Welch Jr. was born on January 18 1956 in Picayune Mississippi to Ruth Bettis and Johnnie Lee Welch Sr. He attended Eastside Elementary School and Picayune Memorial High School in Picayune. He later worked for the City of Hattiesburg and after retiring he continued working various jobs. J...

Timothy James Tim Ruck was born September 18 1960 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to James and Marie Ruck. He passed away February 2 2026 at the age of 65 at his residence in Curry Alabama after a long bout with physical illness. We honor the life of this man whose faith shaped every step he took and eve...

Ralph James Cook Jr. was born on September 5 1963 in Biloxi Mississippi to the late Mr. Ralph James Cook Sr. and Mrs. Bessie Gilbert Cook. Ralph was affectionately known to his family and friends as "Dream". He was a big man with an even bigger heart. His warmth and presence were felt by everyone wh...

Marty Renoir Gaston the son of Suzanne J. Gaston was born on November 7 1991 in Starkville Mississippi. He is also the son of the late Jerry B. Whitcomb. Marty passed away on December 5 2025 at Baptist Memorial HospitalAttala due to a tragic auto accident. Marty was a 2010 graduate of Kosciusko High...

Edna Vee Coleman was born on July 18, 1939, in Shaw, Mississippi, the third child of Albert and Mertis Walker.On Monday, November 24, 2025, she peacefully transitioned and received her wings at home, with her loving daughter Cheryl by her side.She was raised on a strong foundation of faith and famil...

Arthur G. "Gary" Baker Jr. 81 of rural Boonville died Saturday December 20 2025 at Boone Hospital Center in Columbia. Funeral services will be Saturday December 27 2025 at 1100 A.M. at Nelson Memorial United Methodist Church in Boonville with Rev. Chris Snyder officiating. Burial will be at a later ...

Mrs. Occletta "Ms. Cookie" White Norwood born May 10 1935 in Gulfport Mississippi peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday June 1 2025 at the age of 90.She was the cherished daughter of the late Tom White and Lucille Walker Evans. She was a devoted member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church und...

I have fought the good fight I have finished the race I have kept the faith. Finally there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness which is the Lord the righteous Judge will give to me on that Day and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. Del A. Thompson Frederick 68 was ...

TOPSHAM Patricia Ann Robbins Lobley 72 passed away on January 10 2018 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family after a hardfought battle with leukemia. Patricia was born on August 21 1945 in Wareham MA to Ralph E. and Elizabeth Sturgis Robbins. At the young age of 10 upon her parent...

Mary Magdalene Hood 73 years of age went home to the Lord on Thursday January 1 2026. She was born to the late Frank M. White Sr. and Nina L. Cox White in Gulfport MS in March of 1952. Mary was a loving wife mother grandmother and great grandmother. She was of the Christian faith a graduate of Moss ...

NELSON Mr. Rickie Allen Nelson age 63 of Ashford Court Gulfport Mississippi passed away Friday November 14 2025 in a Biloxi Mississippi nursing facility after a brief illness. He was a native of Brewton Alabama and a long time resident of Gulfport Mississippi. Mr. Nelson was of the Christian faith a...

Arthur Lucas Gates 81 passed away peacefully on January 8 2026 in Gulfport Mississippi. Born on September 20 1944 in the same city he proudly called home throughout his life Arthurs journey was marked by unwavering dedication to family faith and hard work. A proud graduate of 33rd Avenue High School...