Obituaries

Gabriel Vincent George

Gabriel Vincent George

Dec 1, 2014

Gabriel Vincent George, age 64, was surrounded by his wife and children as he passed from this life on Monday, December 1st. He is reunited in Heaven with his father (John), mother (Merle), brother (Bert), uncle (Gabriel), and aunt (Dot). Gabriel was born in Mobile, AL on March 6, 1950. He graduated from Warner Robbins High School in Georgia in...

Perry "Monkey"  Reece

Perry "Monkey" Reece

Dec 1, 2014

You are invited to the LIFE celebration of Perry “Monkey” Reece. Perry was born November 25, 1926 and was set free on Monday, December 1, 2014. He resided at 8924 Carroll Road, Biloxi, MS. Perry lived a simple life. He was soft spoken with warm eyes and a smile that brightened the room. He was dedicated to his family and...

Alice Ann Buell

Alice Ann Buell

Nov 29, 2014

Mrs. Alice Ann Buell, 77, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Buell, Sr.; sons, Johnny Johnson and Jody Johnson; father, James Fairley, Sr.; step-mother, Edna Fairley; and brothers, James Fairley, Jr. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey (Kathy) Johnson; sister, Lynn (Ron) Tiejtiens; granddaughter, Kayla Johnson;...

Robert Kulver

Robert Kulver

Nov 29, 2014

Robert Kulver, Ph.D., 53, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi died Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was born to the late Sven and Eha Elise Kulver, June 3, 1961 in Brooklyn, NY. Upon graduating from White Bear Lake Senior High School, Robert (Bob) continued his education at the University of Minnesota where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Bio-Chemistry. He then attended...

Delphia "Dee" Mott

Delphia "Dee" Mott

Nov 28, 2014

Delphia "Dee" Mott, age 76, a resident of Pass Christian, died Friday, November 28, 2014 in Gulfport. Mrs. Mott was born in Wiggins, MS and has been a resident of the coast since 1975. She was a Baptist and a retired nurse at Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. Mrs. Mott was preceded in death by her husband Shirley Richard Mott and...

Elma Clyte  Olsen Calton

Elma Clyte Olsen Calton

Nov 28, 2014

Elma Clyte Olsen Calton, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, November 28, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Clyte was born in Vancleave where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a member of Vancleave Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Omar “Chuck” Calton, her parents; Ada and step-father, Roosevelt Tanner; her brother Louis...

Mary Ann Diaz

Mary Ann Diaz

Nov 28, 2014

Mary Ann Diaz passed peacefully from this life on November 28, 2014 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mary Ann was a loving wife and devoted mother to her husband and sons. She was a graduate of D’Iberville High School where she was a cheerleader and member of the school band. She was very athletic, and enjoyed watching, coaching, and participating in...

Betty Jo Ginn

Betty Jo Ginn

Nov 28, 2014

Mrs. Betty Jo Ginn, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS died Friday, November 28, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Ginn was a native of Columbia, MS and a longtime resident of the coast. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Pascagoula. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Jack P. Ginn; her parents, Joe and...

Jane Ellison Williams

Jane Ellison Williams

Nov 28, 2014

Jane Ellison Williams was born in Mobile, Alabama. Alabama was her cornerstone and capstone as she journeyed across the planet with her parents and then with her husband and family. Her passion for life fueled her love for her family and friends. Growing up in a military family taught her resilience and gave her the strength that she brought into...

Evelyn Carol Larkee Ashley

Evelyn Carol Larkee Ashley

Nov 27, 2014

Evelyn Carol Larkee Ashley, age 89, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014, after a brief illness. Evelyn was born May 2, 1925 in Marshfield, Wisconsin to Marvin and Margaret Larkee. She lived in Waupaca, Wisconsin with her eight brothers and sisters until graduating from high school. She then moved to Mississippi, where she met her husband....

Regina Marie Toncrey Fountain

Regina Marie Toncrey Fountain

Nov 27, 2014

Regina Marie Toncrey Fountain, age 51, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 27, 2014 surrounded by her husband and family after a battle with cancer. Regina was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville and graduated from D'Iberville High School. Regina was well loved for her kind and generous heart, and her devotion to family and friends. Regina loved her best friend Jo-Ann...

Roy W. Swanson

Roy W. Swanson

Nov 26, 2014

Roy W. Swanson, Sr., age 94, of Flossmoor, Illinois, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014. He was a member of Telephone Pioneers of America and the 362nd Fighter Group Association. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Margaret Hewes Swanson; and 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Swanson is survived by his daughter, Susan I. Swanson of Flossmoor;...

Walter Jules Ryan

Walter Jules Ryan

Nov 25, 2014

Walter Jules Ryan, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on November 25th, 2014. He was born on July 27th, 1941 in Ocean Springs, MS, where he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Ryan graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1959 and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. He served with the Mississippi National...

John Fletcher Mason

John Fletcher Mason

Nov 24, 2014

John Fletcher Mason, Sr., 73, of Biloxi passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, November 24. He was predeceased by his mother, Louise Sims Crosby and step-father,”Bing” Crosby, both of Hattiesburg; and his sister, Josephine Lee of Rapid City, SD. He leaves behind his son, John Fletcher Mason, Jr. and wife Christine and their children, Katherine and Jack...

Robert E. "Willie" Williams

Robert E. "Willie" Williams

Nov 24, 2014

Robert E. "Willie" Williams of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 24, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Robert was born the son of Robert Theodore and Mary Louella Williams on December 7th, 1941 in Ohio. He attended Big Ridge Baptist Church in D'Iberville, MS where he served as a deacon. Robert...

Cindy Reason Byrd

Cindy Reason Byrd

Nov 24, 2014

Mrs. Cindy Reason Byrd, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully to join her parents, Robert and Barbara Reason. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past three years. Cindy lived in Troy, Michigan most of her life where she met and was married to the love of her...

Vera E. Larson Polzer

Vera E. Larson Polzer

Nov 24, 2014

Vera E. (Larson) Polzer, 85, passed quietly on Nov 24 at home with family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 64 years Rudolph F. Polzer, their 4 children Matthew, Stephen, Linda (Whitman) and Susan (Doss), 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Vera, besides raising a family, was part owner of the Three Sisters store in Townsend,...

Steve May

Steve May

Nov 24, 2014

Steve May, age 64, of Gulfport died Monday, November 24, 2014 in Gulfport. He was born in Florence, AL and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 15 years. Mr. May was formerly employed as a finance manager with Champion Dodge in Gulfport and Huffman’s Auto in Long Beach. When away from the office, Steve...

Gerald  "Skip" Standley II

Gerald "Skip" Standley II

Nov 24, 2014

Skip Standley, 61, of Moss Point, MS passed away on Monday, November 24, 2014 in Pascagoula. He was a resident of Moss Point since 2005. Skip was a professional "crane doctor." After Hurricane Katrina, he lead the restoration team of the Goliath Crane at Ingalls. He was part of the team that built the Gondola for the World’s Fair in...

Mary Kathryn Korn

Mary Kathryn Korn

Nov 24, 2014

Mary Kathryn Korn, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2014. Mary was the former owner of Mimi and Mary’s Florist and was of the Baptist faith. Mary is preceded in death by her husband, John L. Korn, Sr.; her parents, Ross Anderson and Mable Young Anderson; daughter, Jennifer L. Gill; sister, Eloise Hengen; and brother, Walter W....