Obituaries

Adriana  Bithos  Goundas

Adriana Bithos Goundas

Feb 16, 2015

A legend in family owned restaurants, Adriana Bithos Goundas, lived a beautiful life and almost made it to 100 years of age. A resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 50 years, she worked side-by-side with her husband at Papa John’s in the Biloxi Greyhound Station and later with her son at Angelo’s Deli. She was the oldest of...

Faytie "Teeny" Ramsay Appleton

Faytie "Teeny" Ramsay Appleton

Feb 16, 2015

Faytie “Teeny” Ramsay Appleton, 86, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015. Mrs. Appleton was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She worked as an administrative assistant in the Gulfport School System and MGCCC System. Mrs. Appleton was a longtime member of Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church and served as the Pastor for several years in the mid 1980’s. She...

Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich

Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich

Feb 14, 2015

Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich, age 98, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Myrtle was born on December 16, 1916, to the late Henry and Olivia (Boney) Diaz, where she was the youngest of 10 children, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She met the love of her life, Yankie Barhanovich, when she was 16 years...

LaJuan Williams Noel

LaJuan Williams Noel

Feb 14, 2015

LaJuan Williams Noel of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2015 at the age of 63. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elsie Owen Williams and Jack Eugene Williams, both of Ocean Springs. LaJuan is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Noel; her son, Jordan, his wife Katie and their children, Caroline and Chandler of Ocean Springs; and daughter,...

Doris Nell Summerlin LaCour

Doris Nell Summerlin LaCour

Feb 14, 2015

Doris Nell (Summerlin) LaCour, 89 passed away February 14th in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Farmhaven (Madison Co.) MS February 12, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Anderson LaCour, her parents, Grover Sylvester and Lou Ola (Hawkins) Summerlin, brothers, Grover S. Summerlin and Curtis G. Summerlin, sisters (her twin) Dorothy Smith, Sammie Lee Turan, Myrtle Goolsby...

"Midge" Krohn Graves

"Midge" Krohn Graves

Feb 13, 2015

Midge Graves, faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, loyal friend and relative went home to continue her journey in God’s loving arms. She went to join her late husband of 60 years, Philip H. Graves, after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She received the loving care and support of her family to allow her to slip away peacefully at home....

Annie Gryder Anderson

Annie Gryder Anderson

Feb 13, 2015

Mrs. Ann "Annie" Gryder Anderson, age 72, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015, in Gulfport. Mrs. Anderson was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. Gryder Jr and Annie Jewel Brown...

Francis A.  Telarico

Francis A. Telarico

Feb 13, 2015

Francis A. Telarico, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Telarico was born in Waterloo, NY and graduated from Waterloo High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force after graduation. Francis, known as “Flip” to family and friends was a carpenter by trade and resided in Gautier, MS. He is preceded...

Linda Lee Desporte

Linda Lee Desporte

Feb 13, 2015

One of the most powerful bonds that exists is that between a mother and her children. When mom knew months ago that her time on Earth was approaching its end, she gave each of her four children tasks to complete so that SHE could check them off her list. Writing an obituary for our mother is one of the most...

Benjamin George North

Benjamin George North

Feb 12, 2015

Benjamin George North, age 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on February 12th, 2015 at his home and has now been welcomed into heaven and into the loving arms of his King and Savior Jesus Christ. Benjamin North was born in New Orleans, Louisiana; he was married to Bertha North for 54 years and they had six children. Benjamin served honorably...

Lois Ann "Annie" Calhoun

Lois Ann "Annie" Calhoun

Feb 11, 2015

Lois Ann "Annie" Calhoun, age 45, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Annie was born on June 9, 1969 in Milton, FL. She leaves behind a legacy of life celebrated by those who knew and loved her. She was a devoted wife, dedicated mother and loyal friend to so many. She made it her mission in life...

Penelope "Penny"  Law

Penelope "Penny" Law

Feb 11, 2015

Penelope “Penny” Blair Hillyer Law passed on to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Penny was the loving wife of Dr. Victor J. Law for 43 years and is survived by him; their sons, Preston and Haywood (Sandy); their daughter, Victoria (Vicki); their daughter-in-law, Josephine; her brother, Carter Sinclair (Pat) Hillyer; and two grandchildren, Blake and CeCe. Penny...

Ann Lang Riette

Ann Lang Riette

Feb 10, 2015

Pass Christian Ann Lang Riette, age 60, went on to glory Tuesday February 10, 2015 in Gulfport. She was a life-long resident of Pass Christian. She graduated from Pass Christian High School in 1972 and then from Mississippi State University. She served the public education system as an elementary school librarian and teacher for nearly two decades. She took great...

Marjorie Frances Hodges

Marjorie Frances Hodges

Feb 9, 2015

Marjorie Frances Hodges passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on December 13, 1920, the oldest of four children to William G. and Frances Greer Moulton in White Hall, IL. She lost her father to an accident at the age of nine. Her mother became a beautician and worked in her home...

Dorothy Jane Koon

Dorothy Jane Koon

Feb 8, 2015

Dorothy Jane Koon, 85, died Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She retired from Ingall’s Shipbuilding after a long period. Dorothy like to watch T.V., work crossword puzzles and like to crab. She was preceded in death by her late...

Jerry G. Olague

Jerry G. Olague

Feb 8, 2015

Jerry G. Olague, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the age of 72 after a sudden illness. Jerry was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Josephine and Guadalupe Olague. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School where he competed in pole-vaulting. A wonderful dancer, Jerry taught ballroom dance at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio with...

Charles F. Dill

Charles F. Dill

Feb 8, 2015

Charles F. Dill, age 79, of Saucier died Sunday February 8, 2015 in New Orleans. He was born in Jasper, AL and had been a resident of Saucier since 1974. He was retired as MSgt with the U.S. Air Force and following retirement was an aircraft and small engine mechanic. He was a Mason, a member of J. L. Power...

Patricia  Blair

Patricia Blair

Feb 7, 2015

Patricia Blair, 48, died Sat., Feb. 7, 2015 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd. Gulfport, in charge. 228-831-2322

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin

Feb 7, 2015

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin, 73, of Vancleave, MS died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Jo Ellen was a native of Jackson County, MS. She retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding and was a member of First Baptist Church Vancleave where she was very involved in church activities. Jo Ellen worked for many years at Vancleave Video and she also served...

Elizabeth  "Betty" Desporte

Elizabeth "Betty" Desporte

Feb 7, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Desporte, age 82, went to glory Saturday, February 7, 2015. Betty was born in San Diego, CA and moved to the Gulf Coast after her husband left the Navy in 1952. After raising 5 children, she joined her husband in his family’s business, Avenue Bake Shop on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. She led a very active life and...