Obituaries

Susan "Sue"  Margaret Harrison Sheehan

Susan "Sue" Margaret Harrison Sheehan

Apr 12, 2015

Susan Margaret Harrison Sheehan passed away on Sunday, April 12, one month short of her 68th birthday. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 13, 1947 to Samuel David and Maxine Harrison. She graduated from Grosse Pointe High School in 1965, attended Albion College, and graduated from the University of Michigan in 1969. After a brief stint as a...

Norbert A. Kane

Norbert A. Kane

Apr 12, 2015

Norbert A. Kane, Jr., age 83, of Gulfport died Sunday, April 12, 2015 in Gulfport. He was born in Baltimore, MD and was a resident of Gulfport since 1975. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and retired from Civil Service as an electronics technician. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the...

Virgil Lee Sherrell

Virgil Lee Sherrell

Apr 12, 2015

Mr. Virgil Lee Sherrell, Jr., age 49, died Sunday, April 12, 2015. Virgil was a longtime member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly. Survivors include his daughters, Margaret Anne Sherrell and Neva Christine Sherrell; sons, Justin Sherrell and Anthony Sherrell; father, Virgil L. Sherrell, Sr.; mother, Joyce Switzer; sisters, Joy Cash, Scarlett Dale and Susan Parker; brother, Floyd Nelson Sherrell; and...

Teresa Allmenda Cates

Teresa Allmenda Cates

Apr 12, 2015

Mrs. Teresa Allemand Cates, 89, of Antioch Church Road in Jackson County, MS, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2015. Mrs. Cates was born in Port Arthur, TX on August 21, 1925, and grew up in Jennings, LA. She moved to Jackson County in 1945 where she worked as a paper tester at International Paper Company in Moss Point where she...

Wilfred Lafayette "Larry" Powell

Wilfred Lafayette "Larry" Powell

Apr 12, 2015

Wilfred Lafayette “Larry” Powell, Jr., age 71, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015. Wilfred, more commonly known as Larry, was a United States Army Veteran. He was employed with Southern Company’s Mississippi Power, retiring after 40 years, 4 months and 10 days. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Anthony “Tony” Powell; and parents, Wilfred L. Powell,...

Peter Michael Anderson

Peter Michael Anderson

Apr 12, 2015

Peter Michael Anderson, a loving father and devoted husband, died at 7:44 pm Sunday, April 12, 2015. Michael was born February 21, 1931, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and then returned to the family home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He enjoyed a rare and beautiful childhood. He was born into a family of artists including his father, Peter Anderson , master...

James David Fullilove

James David Fullilove

Apr 11, 2015

James David “Jim” Fullilove, 61, died Saturday, April 11, at his home in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Cheryl Ann Fullilove. Jim is survived by sister Susan Whitehead, of Roslindale, MA; brother Mike Fullilove and sister-in-law Carol, of Long Beach, MS; brother Bob Fullilove and sister-in-law Kate, of Austin, TX; brother Ed Dombrowski,...

Richard Lincoln Patton

Richard Lincoln Patton

Apr 11, 2015

On April 11, 2015, Richard Lincoln Patton, age 70, passed peacefully from this life into the loving arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, at his home in Saucier with his wife by his side. His death came after ten and a half years of courageously battling a terminal lung disease. A life-long resident of Saucier, Richard was a devoted...

Stephen "Timmy" Timothy Foote

Stephen "Timmy" Timothy Foote

Apr 10, 2015

Stephen Timothy "Timmy" Foote, age 59, of Pascagoula, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 in Pascagoula. Timmy was a welder for several different companies and a member of Church on the Rock. He walked closely with God. Timmy loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed fishing and swimming. Timmy was...

Althea  Ellenora Lamas Taconi

Althea Ellenora Lamas Taconi

Apr 10, 2015

Althea Ellenora Lamas Taconi, a life-long resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015. She was born on August 10, 1929, and was a devoted wife to August J. Taconi, Sr. for 58 years. Mrs. Taconi was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, where she sang in the choir. She was also a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier

Apr 8, 2015

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier, 80, of Quitman, TX passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2015. She was born in Biloxi, MS and was a former resident of Ocean Springs. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ms Hazel, ‘Mimi’, will be deeply missed by her family. She was preceded in death by...

Jacqueline  Bernice Lucas Hutchinson

Jacqueline Bernice Lucas Hutchinson

Apr 7, 2015

Jacqueline Bernice Lucas Hutchinson, 86, of Long Beach died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Roy Hutchinson, and their eldest son, Eric William Hutchinson, both of Long Beach. She is survived by sons, Arthur Earl Hutchinson (Sandra) of Prairieville, LA, John Lucas Hutchinson (Nancy) of Pensacola, FL, the Rev. Michael...

Edward Rupert Hanson

Edward Rupert Hanson

Apr 7, 2015

Edward Rupert Hanson Jr., 68, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Our hearts are heavy in the quiet that replaces his gift of gab and socializing. He loved going out for coffee or out to eat Biloxi Seafood and socializing - talking about sports, the New Orleans Saints, Alabama Crimson Tide, and now the Biloxi Shuckers. Go Shuckers! He loved traveling...

Ronald "Ronnie"  J.  Seymour

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Seymour

Apr 7, 2015

Ronald J. “Ronnie” Seymour, 57, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Mobile. Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern MS. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director...

Janice "Mahookie"  Baugh Seymour

Janice "Mahookie" Baugh Seymour

Apr 6, 2015

Janice “Mahookie” Baugh Seymour, 58, of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 6, 2015 at her home in Vancleave surrounded by her family and close friends. Janice was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the St. Vincent...

George  R. Kuryan

George R. Kuryan

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. George R. Kuryan, 76, of Gautier died Monday, April 6, 2015. George was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, of the Catholic faith and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, 2501 in Ocean Springs where he was a past Exhalted Ruler. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years,...

Lavonne  H. Lizana

Lavonne H. Lizana

Apr 6, 2015

Lavonne H. Lizana, age 58, of Biloxi died Monday, April 6, 2015 in Gulfport. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Robert and Tammie Osborne, 17114 Doc Lizana Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive,...

John R. Williams

John R. Williams

Apr 6, 2015

Dr. John R. Williams, Jr. Ph.D., age 85, died April 6, 2015 at his home in Gulfport. A native of Malone, NY and a resident of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. Dr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents Dr. John R. Williams, Sr. and Mildred Robbins Williams and his brother Dr. James F....

Marie  Rose Ehret

Marie Rose Ehret

Apr 6, 2015

Marie Rose Ehret (Granny), of Pass Christian, MS died on April 6, 2015 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 81. Rose is survived by her children, Earl Ehret Jr. (Brenda Ehret) of Jupiter, FL, Gregory Ehret (Jeannette Ehret), of Poplarville, MS and Glen Ehret of Pass Christian, MS; her two grandchildren, Nell Handley (Stephen Handley) of Parkland, FL and...

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert

Apr 4, 2015

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert, age 54, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Trina was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She attended Rose State College in Oklahoma City, OK and was formerly employed with Keesler Air Force Base. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Jewel Harris. Survivors include her husband, Richard Teubert; daughters, Trina...