Area Obituaries

Jane Lewis Blanton, a dedicated educator, passed away on December 27, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten, having shaped the minds and hearts of countless students during her 34 years at Pass Christian Elementary School, from 1976 to 2010. Jane’s academic journey began earnestly, graduating from Gulfport High School in…

Marvin “Handlebar Henry” Blanton, Jr. passed away on December 8, 2024, in Long Beach, leaving behind a legacy of joy, creativity, and resilience. Born to Marvin and Betty Ann Fuller Blanton in Laurel, MS. Handlebar Henry was a proud graduate of Gulfport East High School in 1970.  He faced significant challenges in his life, most…