Obituaries

Margie Lyons Johnson

Margie Lyons Johnson

Aug 11, 2014

Margie Lyons Johnson, 86, of Lafayette, LA, died Monday, August 11, 2014 in Lafayette. She was born in Gulfport and was a resident until moving to Lafayette in 2010. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lyman and was retired from the insurance profession. She is survived by her longtime companion, Oscar “Buck” Buchanan; a son, Randy...

Elizabeth "Betty" Drummond Dart

Elizabeth "Betty" Drummond Dart

Aug 11, 2014

Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Drummond Dart, 93, of Simpsonville, SC, formerly of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully in her sleep Monday, August 11, 2014. Betty lived in Biloxi from 1960 - 2005, where she will be laid to rest with her husband, Lt. Colonel Raymond T. Dart. She was a very active member of Leggett Memorial United Methodist Church for 45...

Ronald  Eugene Boyd

Ronald Eugene Boyd

Aug 9, 2014

Ronald Eugene Boyd, age 60, of Long Beach was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 9, 2014. He was a member of local 903 and worked at Stennis Space Center in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by his father, Eugene D. Boyd; a brother, Chester A. Boyd; and grandparents, Dewitt and Euna...

Anne Reilly Morse

Anne Reilly Morse

Aug 6, 2014

Anne Reilly Morse of Gulfport passed away on August 6, 2014. Born to Joseph F. Reilly, Jr. and Bertie D. Reilly on August 27, 1927, she was a native of Gulfport. She was an avid lifelong sailor and genealogist. She attended Sophie Newcomb College and transferred to University of Mississippi to earn her BA in mathematics. In 1951, she married...

Elise Chism

Elise Chism

Aug 4, 2014

Mrs. Elise Chism, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2014. Mrs. Chism was born in Germany and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was a member of Fort Bayou Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Dean Chism and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include five sons, Steven (Debbie)...

Lawrence C. "Larry" Corban

Lawrence C. "Larry" Corban

Aug 4, 2014

Lawrence C. “Larry” Corban, Jr., 85, a life-long resident of his beloved Biloxi, Mississippi died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, August 04, 2014 with his adored wife Jo, and daughters Lee and Joanna at his side. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Lawrence C. Corban and Gene Sullivan Corban, and his sister Pattie...

Billie J Semanchick

Billie J Semanchick

Aug 4, 2014

Billie J. Semanchick, 80, of Long Beach, died Monday, August 4, 2014. She was born in Cleaton, KY, earned a B.A. from St. Mary’s Dominican College and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She taught early childhood and elementary Special Education for 24 years in New Orleans, LA, working for the Head Start Program and Jefferson...

Lounez Peden Hayes Carroll

Lounez Peden Hayes Carroll

Aug 4, 2014

Lounez Peden Hayes Carroll passed away on Monday, August 4, in Henderson, North Carolina. She was born in Darling, MS on October 11, 1920. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Alma Peden; two loving husbands, Buford Hayes and Roy Carroll; a son, James David Hayes; a sister, Nina Saunders; and two brothers, Raymond Peden and...

Terry Colleen Ward Cates

Terry Colleen Ward Cates

Aug 3, 2014

Mrs. Terry Colleen (Ward) Cates, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Terry was born in Biloxi on May 10, 1958 and was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She married Steven J. Cates, Sr on October 6, 1976 and in 1978 they moved to Ocean Springs where she has lived...

Jessica Lynn Loveday

Jessica Lynn Loveday

Aug 2, 2014

Jessica Lynn Loveday, a native of Florida and resident of Gulfport, peacefully passed away early Saturday, August 2, 2014, after a 7-month fight against stage 4 appendix cancer. Jessica, a Disney fanatic (also known as the “Disney Tour Guide”) and Star Wars fan will be missed by the many friends, family, and coworkers that she inspired with her playful spirit...

Andre` V. Carpentier

Andre` V. Carpentier

Aug 2, 2014

Andre`V. Carpentier passed away on Saturday, August 2nd surrounded by family and friends. His passing was unexpected, but we are thankful we could spend his last moments with him. Andre` was born in Volois, Quebec, Canada, came to the United States as a child and became a U.S. citizen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He...

Ernestine Bowen Shaw

Ernestine Bowen Shaw

Aug 1, 2014

Ernestine was born in Millport, AL. She spent the first part of her life in Caledonia, MS. It was there she met her husband James Wesley Shaw. James was in the US Air Force so they were relocating to different areas over the several years. During that time, they lived in San Antonio, TX, Longmont, CO. and eventually moved back...

Thomas Ransom Compton

Thomas Ransom Compton

Aug 1, 2014

Dr. Thomas Ransom Compton, 71, of Biloxi passed away on Friday, August 1st. Thomas was born in Biloxi, MS and was a lifetime resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Lula Estella “Biggy” McElroy Compton; his brother, Robert “Short Story” Compton; and his granddaughter, Aubrey Alexandria Nixon. He is survived by his high-school sweetheart and...

Martha Rand D'Amico

Martha Rand D'Amico

Jul 31, 2014

Martha Rand D’Amico, age 90, of Gulfport died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Gulfport. Martha’s love of golf was evident throughout her entire life. She never missed the opportunity to laugh and socialize with friends on the golf course. Her love of Christ was profound, she was a member of the Mississippi City United Methodist Church....

Alton J. Bosarge

Alton J. Bosarge

Jul 31, 2014

Alton J. Bosarge, 83, a lifelong resident of St. Martin, continued on his journey from home, surrounded by his loved ones on July 31, 2014. He was a lifetime butcher, a man of few words and loved by many. He was known for his love of gardening, knitting cast nets, fishing for mullet, crabbing and doing puzzles. Alton was preceded...

Ometa Faye Curry Toney

Ometa Faye Curry Toney

Jul 31, 2014

Ometa Faye Curry Toney of Oak Hill, WV was born on February 11, 1929 and died July 31, 2014 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Toney was a kind hearted, strong willed and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a resident of Ocean Springs for Over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Toney; parents,...

John Graham Worrell,

John Graham Worrell,

Jul 31, 2014

John Graham Worrell, Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. Mr. Worrell was born in Pace, MS and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1945. He served his country as a Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne of the US Army. Mr. Worrell owned and operated West Beach Exxon in Biloxi, Cowan Road Exxon in Gulfport and...

Vinnette Trochesset Camp Fallo

Vinnette Trochesset Camp Fallo

Jul 30, 2014

Surrounded by her family, Vinnette Trochesset Camp Fallo passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 92 in Biloxi. A lifelong citizen of Biloxi, Vinnette went against the grain and was an extremely successful businesswoman, best known for her accomplishments as active co-owner and president of F&F Distributing Company. Although a tough businesswoman, Vinnette had a generous...

Sara Agnes King Blue

Sara Agnes King Blue

Jul 30, 2014

Sara Blue, age 101, resident of Gulfport, went to her heavenly rest peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 30, 2014. Mrs. Blue was the last surviving child of the eleven from the pioneering family of W.C. and Katie Lee Cruthirds King. She enjoyed sharing her growing up adventures she had with her siblings-Willie King Cruthirds, Winnie...

Kathleen Anne Mitchell

Kathleen Anne Mitchell

Jul 29, 2014

Kathleen (Kathy) Anne Mitchell, 64, of Gulfport, went to her heavenly rest on July 29, 2014. The daughter of Dorothy Mitchell of Gulfport and the late William G. Mitchell, Kathleen was born in Sheffield, Alabama on October 21, 1949. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1968, attended MGCCC and graduated from University of Southern MS with a degree in...