Obituaries

James N.  Freeman

James N. Freeman

Jul 13, 2015

James N. Freeman, 79, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. James was a proud Veteran, retiring honorably, after 21 years of service with the United States Air Force, followed by his retirement from Ingalls. James loved his family more than anything, had a wonderful sense of humor, truly enjoyed living on the Gulf Coast...

Pauline Elizabeth "Penny"  Caldwell

Pauline Elizabeth "Penny" Caldwell

Jul 13, 2015

Mrs. Caldwell, 95, of Ocean Springs, joined her husband in the presence of her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2015. Penny was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1958. She was employed with Gollott and Sons Transfer and Storage for 26 years. Penny was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was totally devoted to her family. She was...

Anna Mae Baldwin

Anna Mae Baldwin

Jul 13, 2015

Mrs. Anna Mae Baldwin, 86, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 in Gautier. Mrs. Baldwin had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1978. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Baldwin, a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam; her daughter,...

Peggy Joyce Kennedy Kelly

Peggy Joyce Kennedy Kelly

Jul 12, 2015

Peggy Joyce Kennedy Kelly, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Mrs. Kelly was a native of Copiah County, MS and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett N. Kelly. Survivors include...

William "Bill" W. Parker

William "Bill" W. Parker

Jul 12, 2015

William W. “Bill” Parker, 69, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Bill retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He then provided for his family driving semi-trucks. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Bill and his wife, Shirley were members of Wade Baptist Church, where they both...

Martha Bennett Cretin

Martha Bennett Cretin

Jul 11, 2015

Martha Bennett Cretin passed away July 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha’s husband of 66 years, Louis Cretin predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by her children; Barbara (Cullen) Barbier of Miami, Steve (Ann) Cretin of Nashville, Cindy (Roy) Williams of Ballwin, MO and Marcia (Darryll) Barksdale of Ocean Springs, her sister, Pat Rehm of Jeffersonville,...

Marie Louise Powers

Marie Louise Powers

Jul 11, 2015

Mrs. Marie Louise Powers, age 94, was called home to heaven Saturday, July 11, 2015, in Biloxi. She was born in Sommerville, Massachusetts and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 20 years. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and volunteer at Our Lady Academy in Bay St. Louis and an associate member...

Mary Jane Farr

Mary Jane Farr

Jul 11, 2015

Mary Jane Farr, age 91, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Farr Kenny of Minneapolis, MN (Susan Wood) and her granddaughter, Kathy Lyn Grimes (Carl Ronald Grimes, Jr.); and three great-grandchildren, Autumn Elizabeth, Elijah Conner, and Adeline Grace Grimes. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John...

Richard Blaise "Dick"  Bristol

Richard Blaise "Dick" Bristol

Jul 11, 2015

Richard Blaise “Dick” Bristol, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Scott Bristol and his brother, Ted Lee Bristol. Dick is survived by his wife, Mary, of 54 years and his sons, Christopher (Karen) Bristol and Jerry (Kathy) Bristol; his grandchildren, Ryan, Lindsey, Warren (Kayla),...

Doris James Johnson

Doris James Johnson

Jul 10, 2015

Doris James Johnson was born December 22, 1954 to Percy and Annie Mae James of Tchula, Mississippi. She is the seventh of thirteen children. Mrs. Johnson grew up attending Sunday school and accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior as a nine year-old girl. She graduated high school from Tchula Attendance Center (voted Ms. TAC) and went on to excel in...

Henry Joseph Blanchard

Henry Joseph Blanchard

Jul 10, 2015

Henry Joseph Blanchard, 80, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2015. Born in Belle Rose, Louisiana to Harry Jules and Hazel Marie Blanchard, he lived most of his life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He served in the Marine Corp and received the Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the...

Glenn Ray Bang

Glenn Ray Bang

Jul 8, 2015

Mr. Glenn Ray "Dusty" Bang, age 41, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, in Pascagoula. Mr. Bang was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was the owner/operator of GBM Masonry and was a Baptist. He had many Facebook friends and could be found midnight creeping on the front porch with his best friend, Raynee Daye....

Kenney M Stabler

Kenney M Stabler

Jul 8, 2015

Ken Stabler, age 69 passed away Wednesday, July 8 as a result of complications associated with colon cancer. He passed peacefully surrounded by the people he loved most, including his three daughters and longtime partner, as some of his favorite songs played in the background, such as Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” and Van Morrison’s “Leaves Falling Down.” He wanted...

Betty McGirr

Betty McGirr

Jul 8, 2015

Betty McGirr, 78, passed away with her family by her side on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. Betty immigrated with her family from Ireland in 1967. She settled in North Mississippi and worked as a nurse for Dr. Buddy Spencer in Sardis and Oxford until she was 72 years old. Betty loved gardening, watching movies and golf. She was preceded in...

Paul Burnice Woodward

Paul Burnice Woodward

Jul 7, 2015

Paul Burnice Woodward, 75, died peacefully July 7, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born September 15, 1939 in the small town of Ovette, Mississippi. He served his country in Korea and was Honorably Discharged July 2, 1959. He is survived by one daughter, Sandee Jeanne Hughes (Marc) of Huntsville, Alabama; and one son, Bryan Patrick...

Thanh Van Nguyen

Thanh Van Nguyen

Jul 7, 2015

Thanh Van Nguyen, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS after a long heroic battle with liver cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, 11 children, 18 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. His family will receive visitors on Thursday and Friday, July 9 – 10, from 1pm until 4pm at...

Jean Stainton Long

Jean Stainton Long

Jul 7, 2015

Jean Stainton Long passed away in her sleep on July 7, 2015, after a lengthy illness. The lack of any pain through the entire ordeal seems a miracle from God and her family is grateful for the good July 4th weekend she had with visiting family. Jean was born on October 15, 1929, to David Gordon and Edna Grief Stainton...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Romero Reaux

Yvonne "Bonnie" Romero Reaux

Jul 6, 2015

Yvonne “Bonnie” Romero Reaux, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, July 06, 2015 in Biloxi. Mrs. Reaux was a native of Biloxi. She was a member of the French Club and the Golden Age Club. Bonnie was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She lived for her family and invested her life to them. She...

Wade B.  Huddle

Wade B. Huddle

Jul 6, 2015

Wade B. Huddle, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Monday, July 6, 2015. Wade was born in Chicago, IL to Mark Clair Huddle and Jane Elizabeth Coleman Huddle. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. Wade graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans. He then attended LSU for one year and the University...

Charles Ray Ridens, US Navy Ret.

Charles Ray Ridens, US Navy Ret.

Jul 6, 2015

Charles Ray Ridens, Sr. passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, in Gulfport, MS. Charlie, born in Deport, TX, was a proud American and dedicated service member, serving in the Armed Forces from 1960-1981 including two tours of Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1981 as a First Class Petty Officer and kept highly involved with his fellow veterans...