Obituaries

Mary Nanelle Fleming

Mary Nanelle Fleming

Oct 30, 2016

Mary Nanelle Fortenberry Fleming, age 88, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eckie Fortenberry; and her brother, William “Pete” Fortenberry. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dolan C. Fleming; her daughter, Merri Lynne (Jim) Booth; her grandson, Connor Booth; her sister-in-law, Bennie Jean...

Betty Maples Tyndall

Betty Maples Tyndall

Oct 29, 2016

Betty Maples Tyndall, age 68, of Vancleave, MS, passed away in her home on Saturday, October 29, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Betty was a Godly woman of unwavering faith and is no doubt dancing with her Savior in a body free of pain and sorrow. Betty was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was a loving mom, devoted...

Betty Mae Mason

Betty Mae Mason

Oct 29, 2016

Mrs. Betty Mae Mason, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2016, in Pascagoula. Betty was a native of Biloxi and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She retired from Hancock Bank and was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, where she served as Secretary. She was a Eucharistic Minister, member of the...

Betty A Busby

Betty A Busby

Oct 29, 2016

Ms. Betty Busby, a resident of Gulfport, died Saturday the 29th of October at Garden Park Hospital. Born May 30, 1929 in Trafalgar, Indiana., Betty graduated from High School and shortly thereafter married husband, Jimmie H. Busby. She traveled and visited many places and countries, Betty was a homemaker and supportive of her husband’s work before he retired. They lived...

Betty "Jean"  Hamilton

Betty "Jean" Hamilton

Oct 28, 2016

Ms. Betty “Jean” Hamilton, 75, of Vancleave, MS passed away Friday, October 28, 2016. Jean was a native of Kentucky and a resident of the coast since 1971. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hershell and Alma Smith. Jean’s survivors include her daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Thompson; sisters, Joann Lorrison, Carolyn Prewitt and Rose Friley; grandchildren, Brittany and Randy...

Eva Lee Walsh

Eva Lee Walsh

Oct 28, 2016

Eva Walsh passed away on October 28, 2016, at the age of 88, after a long and adventurous life. Eva was born in Oak Grove, LA on July 5, 1928, to Esther and Marvin Thompson. She was one of seven children including Winifred, Etoil, Noble, Bobby, Clinton and Norman. Eva met her husband-to-be, Fondren Walsh, in Jackson, MS. They married...

Betty J.  Dominey

Betty J. Dominey

Oct 25, 2016

Mrs. Betty J. Dominey, age 80, of Latimer, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. Betty was a resident of Latimer for 56 years. She traveled the world with her husband during his 30 year Air Force career, living in Germany for three years and Japan for two years. She was a loving wife, mother and...

Joseph  Baisden  Agregaard

Joseph Baisden Agregaard

Oct 25, 2016

At 1:55 pm on the 25th of October Joseph Baisden Agregaard was taken to Our Heavenly Father. Joe passed so peacefully after a very short illness. Joe was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, born to Henry and Margueritte Agregaard on September 12, 1932. He graduated from Notre Dame with honors and from Draughn Business College in Baton Rouge....

Jack F. Parker

Jack F. Parker

Oct 24, 2016

Jack F. Parker, 73, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016 in Biloxi. Mr. Parker was a native of McHenry and a resident of Woolmarket for 53 years. He was a 3rd Degree Mason. Mr. Parker retired from Irby Steel, Inc. as a welder after 38 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eligah...

Vernon Wayne "Peanut" Whitfield, Sr.

Vernon Wayne "Peanut" Whitfield, Sr.

Oct 22, 2016

Vernon Wayne “Peanut” Whitfield, Sr. of Picayune, MS passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Biloxi, MS, he was 67 years old. Mr. Whitfield was born on December 8, 1948 in Mendenhall, MS. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1967-1971 during the Vietnam War. Mr. Whitfield lived in New Orleans, Chalmette, and...

Mary Palmer Holem

Mary Palmer Holem

Oct 21, 2016

Mary Palmer Holem, age 81, passed away peacefully at home October 21, 2016. Mary was born on August 22, 1935 in Starkville, Mississippi and graduated from Vigor High School in Mobile, Alabama. She won the Children's Choice Award at the Ocean Springs Art Festival. She also won a Faulkner Award for short stories. She was locally known as the "frog...

Lt. Robert E. "Bob" Carson

Lt. Robert E. "Bob" Carson

Oct 21, 2016

Lt. Robert E. “Bob” Carson, age 69, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, October 21, 2016 surrounded by his wife and children. Bob’s professional life was dedicated to the service of his country. He served in the US Navy for four years and retired from the US Coast Guard after 20 years of distinguished service. As his...

Laurence Paul Williams

Laurence Paul Williams

Oct 20, 2016

Laurence Paul Williams Sr., known to everyone as Willie, died peacefully at his home on October 20, 2016. He was 84 years old. Laurence was born on August 16, 1932 in Cohasset, MA to Laurence and Hilda Williams. In 1950, he graduated from Hackberry (LA) High School, and in 1951 enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After basic military training,...

Paris  Nyriel Journee Ducksworth

Paris Nyriel Journee Ducksworth

Oct 20, 2016

Paris Nyriel Journee Ducksworth, died Sun., Oct. 16, 2016. Graveside: 1pm at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens on Thurs., Oct. 27, 2016. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home is in charge. 228-865-0090

Joyce Annabelle Krohn

Joyce Annabelle Krohn

Oct 20, 2016

Joyce Annabelle (Krohn) Rogers, age 81, of Success, MS, was called to glory on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast; Biloxi, D’Iberville and Success. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, the Class of 1952. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she will be missed by...

Ray Lewis Yenewine, Sr.

Ray Lewis Yenewine, Sr.

Oct 19, 2016

Ray Lewis Yenewine, Sr., 81, of Biloxi passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Ray was a lifetime resident of Biloxi. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church. He retired from the City of Biloxi after 25 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sallie Yenewine; his brother,...

Annie Mae Hillman Davidson

Annie Mae Hillman Davidson

Oct 18, 2016

Annie Mae Hillman Davidson of Vancleave, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Ann was born on July 8, 1925 in Neshoba County, MS. She was an active member of Vancleave United Methodist Church. Ann will be remembered for her service to the Lord and the many gifts of love to her family and friends. Her greatest joys were...

Jacqueline Lee Wilson

Jacqueline Lee Wilson

Oct 18, 2016

On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, Jesus called our sweet angel home. Jacky Wilson peacefully passed away leaving her loving husband, Dick Wilson and five children, whose families include 11 grandchildren. Her extreme love for life and her intimate relationship with our Lord were the vivid foundations for every child, grandchild and anyone else who ever met our beautiful Jacky. Her...

John "Johnny" McClelland Foretich

John "Johnny" McClelland Foretich

Oct 17, 2016

John “Johnny” McClelland Foretich, Jr. from Gulfport passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at the age of 69 from complications of Alzheimer's. Johnny was a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. After his enlistment, Johnny joined his father in running Foretich Marine Contracting (FMC) on the MS Coast. FMC focused on marine transportation, salvage and the...

Robert "Tommy" Collom, Jr.

Robert "Tommy" Collom, Jr.

Oct 16, 2016

Robert “Tommy” Collom, Jr., 52, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, October 16, 2016 in Vancleave. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and a 1981 graduate of Vancleave High School as well as a USM graduate. He was employed with Chevron in Pascagoula for 29 years. Tommy was of the Baptist faith and a member of Ezell #426 Masonic...