Obituaries

Ruby Carolyn Hunt

Ruby Carolyn Hunt

Mar 22, 2018

Mrs. Ruby Carolyn Hunt, known as "Darlin Darlin", age 82, of Vancleave, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Mrs. Hunt was born on August 30, 1935 and was married to the love of her life, WJ Hunt, for 67 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Crosby and her parents, Walter...

John Alexander "Buddy" Welch

John Alexander "Buddy" Welch

Mar 22, 2018

John Alexander “Buddy” Welch, age 95, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Biloxi. John was born June 9, 1922. He was a native of Biloxi, and had been a resident of Gulf Hills, Ocean Springs for more than 65 years. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School, class of 1939, and attended Perkinston Jr. College. John...

Brenda Deatte Newman Sargent

Brenda Deatte Newman Sargent

Mar 22, 2018

Brenda Deatte (Newman) Sargent, age 56, went to meet her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was a longtime resident of Biloxi, having moved to Ocean Springs after marrying her husband in 2003. She was a 1979 graduate of Biloxi High School. In her youth she was very active in the St. John Catholic Youth Organization in Biloxi....

Kenneth Joseph Thibodeaux

Kenneth Joseph Thibodeaux

Mar 22, 2018

Kenneth Joseph Thibodeaux, 78, passed away peacefully in his home of 55 years surrounded by his children. Kenny was born April 2, 1939 to Eula and Pierre Thibodeaux. He grew up on the point in Biloxi, standing beside his mother as a child as she worked in the seafood factory. He was a quiet, dry humored man that loved to...

Nicholas Van Wiser

Nicholas Van Wiser

Mar 21, 2018

When Nick Wiser was a high school student at Harding Academy in Memphis, all it took was a few debate classes for him to know what he wanted to be when he grew up - an attorney. Arguing and presenting with a purpose. Representing a person or a cause with passion. That’s what Nick has done since 1987 with his...

Gary R Garner

Gary R Garner

Mar 21, 2018

Gary R. Garner, age 64, died surrounded by those he loved on the morning of March 21, 2018. He is adored by his high school sweetheart and bride of 44 years, Rebecca (Becky). Family was of utmost importance to Gary. He relished spending time with his two children: Keith (Jeni) Garner and Sarah (Jan) Bartos; his three grandchildren, Drew Garner,...

Joseph Souza

Joseph Souza

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Joseph Souza, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Souza was born on July 29, 1941 in Fall River, MA. He served in the US Air Force from 1960-1985. He was stationed in Texas, England, Pentagon and KAFB, where he retired as a First Sergeant of a student...

Ernest "Dan" Russell

Ernest "Dan" Russell

Mar 19, 2018

MSgt. Ernest “Dan” Russell, 83, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Mr. Russell was a long time resident of D’Iberville, MS. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a MSgt after 20 years of service, earning a Bronze Star in the Vietnam War. He joined the Biloxi Police Department in 1975 and retired in 1995. He received a...

Matilde A. Hess

Matilde A. Hess

Mar 19, 2018

Matilde A. Hess, 68, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. Matilde was born July 21, 1949 in Brindisi, Italy. She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, and serving others. Matilde was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Hess and mother, Dora Carrozzo. She is survived by her...

Ellen Lechner LeBoeuf

Ellen Lechner LeBoeuf

Mar 19, 2018

Ellen Lechner LeBoeuf, 59, a native of Biloxi and resident of Houma, passed away on March 19, 2018 with her husband by her side. She is survived by her husband, Dedric LeBoeuf Sr.; daughter, Danielle LeBoeuf and fiance’ Roy Labat Jr.; son, Dedric LeBoeuf Jr. and wife Teisha; brother, Reginald Lechner Sr. and wife Cathy; sister, Francie Blackmon and husband...

Franklin Edward "Rosie" Rosenbergh

Franklin Edward "Rosie" Rosenbergh

Mar 19, 2018

Franklin Edward “Rosie” Rosenburgh, age 88, passed away on March 19, 2018, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS. Rosie was born in Natick, MA on January 15, 1930, to Richard Rosenburgh and Louise Sehnert. He was the youngest of four brothers, and preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Durwood and Stanley. Rosie joined the Navy in...

John Shermann Darnell

John Shermann Darnell

Mar 19, 2018

John Shermann Darnell III, 83, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Darnell lived in Ocean Springs for 44 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired with 23 years of service. He also retired from the Electrical Department of Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a friend of Bill W. John is preceded...

Lyndall Sue "Lynn" Gerych

Lyndall Sue "Lynn" Gerych

Mar 18, 2018

Lyndall Sue "Lynn" Gerych, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness at a local nursing facility in Gulfport, Ms. Mrs Gerych was born September 25th, 1951 in Pensacola, FL. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Niece. She was loved by all. Mrs. Gerych was preceded...

Cynthia Smith

Cynthia Smith

Mar 18, 2018

Cynthia Smith, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, March 18, 2018. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M until 11:30 A.M. on March 23, 2018. Services will follow. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue is in charge.

Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker

Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker

Mar 18, 2018

Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker, 66, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1952 in Biloxi. He was a devoted husband, father, PawPaw, great PawPaw, brother, and uncle. He's been in the Sheetrock business for 54 years. He was an avid owner and lover of classic antique cars and enjoyed Crusin' the Coast....

William "Tommy" Thomas Brown

William "Tommy" Thomas Brown

Mar 18, 2018

William "Tommy" Thomas Brown, age 78, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Gulfport and was carried to heaven on a rainbow. He was born August 7, 1939 in Waynesboro, TN to Abey and Lon Brown. He was employed by the US Navy, CB Base, and VA Canteen. He served in the US Navy and enjoyed camping and watching Nascar....

Herbert P. Beaugez Jr.

Herbert P. Beaugez Jr.

Mar 17, 2018

Mr. Herbert P. Beaugez Jr, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Mr. Beaugez was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a charter member and former Commodore of the Poor Mans Yacht Club and a four year starter on the Ocean Springs Greyhound Football Team. He...

Daniel R. Smith, Sr.

Daniel R. Smith, Sr.

Mar 16, 2018

Daniel R. Smith, Sr., age 75 passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018. Mr. Smith was a longtime resident of D’Iberville, MS. He retired from Keesler Air Force Base as a MSgt after serving 20 years, with an honorable discharge. He received numerous medals, awards and plaques for his honorable service. He was an instructor at Jones Hall at KAFB....

Norman Daniel Baumann, Jr.

Norman Daniel Baumann, Jr.

Mar 16, 2018

Norman Daniel Baumann, Jr. was born in Irvington, NJ on December 19, 1940. He passed away peacefully in his home in Biloxi, MS on Friday, March 16, 2018. Norman served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He joined employment at JP Morgan in New York City where he would serve faithfully for 34 years before retiring. He would...

Gwendolyn Gee

Gwendolyn Gee

Mar 16, 2018

Gwendolyn Gee, age 79, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. She was a native of Vicksburg and a resident of the coast since 1969, a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Gee is preceded in death by her husband, Everett E. Gee. Survivors include her daughter, Pamela (Philip) Spurlin; sons,...