Obituaries

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, USAF, Ret.

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, USAF, Ret.

Mar 21, 2020

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. Stan was born in Lucedale Mississippi to Thomas J. Taylor and Dora Irene Tanner Taylor. He grew up and worked on the family farm from an early age. Stan graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in May...

Therese Geneva Swanson

Therese Geneva Swanson

Mar 20, 2020

Therese Geneva “Mama T or TT” Swanson, age 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Ocean Springs Hospital surrounded by her children. Therese was born on January 25, 1960 to Kenneth and Catherine Swanson in Milwaukee, WS. Her family moved around due to her father being in the military, and graduated high school in...

Marilyn "Mare" Ashmus

Marilyn "Mare" Ashmus

Mar 20, 2020

Marilyn “Mare” Ashmus, age 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in D’Iberville, MS. Mare was born on May 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL. She worked in the banking industry most of her life and was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She is survived by her loving & sexy husband,...

Martha  Earline Carroll

Martha Earline Carroll

Mar 19, 2020

Martha Earline Carroll, aged 71, a long- time resident of D’Iberville, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Martha was born August 10,1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to Muriel Taylor Gabel and Roy H. Gabel. Martha later moved to the coast of Mississippi where she worked at her long- time job, at Keesler Air Force...

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel

Mar 19, 2020

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Creel was born July 29, 1936 in Biloxi, MS. She attended Sacred Heart Girls High School and was a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Creel, Sr.; her parents, Paul “Mutt” DeGeorge and Frances Runfalo DeGeorge; and...

Enedina "Neng" Jocson Warren

Enedina "Neng" Jocson Warren

Mar 18, 2020

Enedina “Neng” Jocson Warren, age 63, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence. Neng was born on May 14, 1956 in the Philippines where she attended high school and Lorraine Technical Institute. Neng worked at Treasure Bay and Beau Rivage Casinos and was employee of the month in September 2007. She enjoyed photography, travel, cooking,...

Noel Joseph Denoux

Noel Joseph Denoux

Mar 18, 2020

Noel Joseph Denoux, Jr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. Noel was born October 7, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Martin Berhman High School. Noel attended Northeastern Louisiana University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree. He won many sharpshooting awards. His hobbies included military miniatures and magic cards. Noel worked...

Carolyn "Lou" Jane  Kennedy

Carolyn "Lou" Jane Kennedy

Mar 17, 2020

Carolyn "Lou” Jane Kennedy passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 17, 2020 at age 84. Carolyn was born in Biloxi on November 26, 1935. She was a native & lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a retired bookkeeper at Dels Seaway. Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Conrad Kennedy Sr.; her parents, Chester...

Paul  McDuff  Allen

Paul McDuff Allen

Mar 16, 2020

Paul McDuff Allen, MD, age 77, passed away on March 16, 2020 in the Community Living Center at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Allen is survived by his former spouse, Ms. Joan Weir Allen. He is also survived by his four sons: Dr. Mark McLean Allen (Jennifer), Barnaby McDuff Allen (Alissa), Gabriel Paul Allen (Elizabeth), and...

Tammy  Marie  Brown-Truong

Tammy Marie Brown-Truong

Mar 16, 2020

Tammy Marie Brown-Truong, age 36, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020. Tammy was born on September 11, 1983 in Waukegan, IL. She lived on the Coast for over 15 years and was of the Non-Denominational faith. She worked as a cocktail waitress in the gaming industry for the last 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Kevin...

Linda Diane Burra

Linda Diane Burra

Mar 16, 2020

Linda Diane Burra, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on the morning of March 16, 2020. Linda was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on February 1, 1947 to her beautiful Mother, Esther Theriot Enochs. Linda graduated from University High School in California and married her high school sweetheart, John. She had a long career in accounting in...

Dora  Alece Schwed

Dora Alece Schwed

Mar 15, 2020

Dora Schwed passed peacefully at home, Sunday morning, March 15, 2020. Her son, John, along with her daughter-in-law Renee and 3 grandchildren were by her side. Her pet “Schatzi” was nearby for comfort. Dora and her husband were longtime residents of Mississippi. She has lived with John and Renee, in their Utah home, for the past 3 years. Dora was...

Carrie  Mae Wilkie

Carrie Mae Wilkie

Mar 14, 2020

Mrs. Carrie Mae Wilkie, age 93, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Carrie was born on August 16, 1926 in Travelers Rest, South Carolina to the late Frank Eugene Batson and Louanna Middleton Batson. She married William “Bill” Furman Wilkie in 1942. Bill was enlisted in the Navy and Carrie was a military wife and traveled...

James Douglas  O'Brian

James Douglas O'Brian

Mar 14, 2020

God chose our beloved brother, James Douglas O'Brian to reside in heaven this past Saturday. He'll be sadly missed by his sisters and brother, Pat Abernathy, Judee Fearn, Betty Sue O'Brian, Lynda Baker and Marty O'Brian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellen and Jim O'Brian. Douglas was adored by so many friends. Voted " Most Versatile" his...

Timothy  Lee  Sparks

Timothy Lee Sparks

Mar 13, 2020

Timothy Lee Sparks, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Sparks was born March 3, 1960 in Miami, FL. He was a military police officer in the U.S. Army. Mr. Sparks enjoyed fishing, Alabama football, cars and most of all helping and fostering children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Robert Michael Knizner

Robert Michael Knizner

Mar 13, 2020

Robert Michael Knizner, 82, of Picayune, MS passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 at Oschner Medical Center in Louisiana. Mr. Knizner was born September 23, 1937 in Youngstown, PA. He was a high school and college graduate. Mr. Knizner was a retired plumber and a U.S. Navy Veteran, retiring after serving 21 years and 6 months, including 2 tours in...

Benard "Ben" Ellis  Hagood

Benard "Ben" Ellis Hagood

Mar 13, 2020

Benard “Ben” Ellis Hagood, age 69, of Vancleave passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020. Ben was born in Columbus, MS on May 26, 1950. He joined the US Marine Corp in 1967 and served in Vietnam. He served on the USS Nimitz when it was commissioned. He loved to hunt, fish and spending time with his family. He is...

David Glenn "Dave" Williams

David Glenn "Dave" Williams

Mar 13, 2020

David Glenn “Dave” Williams, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away Friday, March 13, 2020 in Biloxi. Dave was born June 8, 1952 in Gibson County, IN. He was an over the road and heavy haul truck driver for 45 years. Dave served 2 years in the U.S.M.C. He enjoyed mowing his grass, cooking and most of all, playing with his...

James "J.T." Thomas  Jones

James "J.T." Thomas Jones

Mar 12, 2020

Mr. James Thomas Jones, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020. He was affectionately known as J.T., Buddy, Pawpaw and Deda. Mr. Jones was born on June 4, 1940 in Calhoun City, MS to the late Francis S. Jones, Sr and Lucille Jones. He served in the United States Navy from 1959-1969 where he...

Allen M. Toussant

Allen M. Toussant

Mar 11, 2020

Allen M. Toussant, age 54, died Saturday, March 11, 2020, in Gulfport, MS. He was born in New Orleans, LA on September 20, 1965 and attended Southern University studying business administration and culinary arts under the direction of master chefs. He served in the US Army. His hobbies were tennis, fine dining cooking and teaching. Allen was preceded in death...

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