Obituaries

Bennie Jean McCollom

Bennie Jean McCollom

Feb 1, 2014

Bennie Jean McCollom, 78, of Vancleave, MS died on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Mrs. McCollom had been a resident of Vancleave for the past 45 years. Mrs. McCollom loved spending time with her five grandchildren. She was a loving wife and mother who will be missed by all who knew her. Mrs. McCollom is preceded in death by her husband,...

Frances Helen (Styzek) Love

Frances Helen (Styzek) Love

Jan 31, 2014

Frances Helen (Styzek) Love, formerly a 55-year resident of Ocala, FL, passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on Friday, January 31, 2014, after a ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Ms. Love resided at Greenbriar Nursing Center in D’Iberville, MS for the past six years where she was loved and respected by the staff. Ms. Love was born on October 6,...

James Cook Reed

James Cook Reed

Jan 30, 2014

James Cook Reed, Sr., age 93, peacefully passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. James was born in Gulfport, MS on June 17, 1920 and was a resident of the Gulf Coast. He had a great love for life which was fulfilled through his surroundings of his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. James was a member of the Army...

Norma Mae Wood Slaughter

Norma Mae Wood Slaughter

Jan 30, 2014

Norma Mae Wood Slaughter Age 91 residing in Biloxi was welcomed peacefully into the arms of Jesus with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 30, 2014. Mrs. Norma was born on January 15, 1923 in Gallipolis Ohio the youngest of six children. She was a Homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother devoting all her time and love...

William R. Flowers,

William R. Flowers,

Jan 30, 2014

William R. Flowers, Jr., better known as “Coach Flowers”, 87, died Thursday, January 30, 2014. Coach Flowers was born in Cuevas, MS and was a longtime resident of St. Martin. Mr. Flowers served with the United States Navy during World War II. Coach Flowers was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Flowers was a teacher and a coach...

Lorene D.  Burnette

Lorene D. Burnette

Jan 29, 2014

Lorene D. Burnette, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, January 29, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Burnette was born in Key West, FL. She was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 23 years, raising a family and traveling as a Navy wife with her husband. Mrs. Burnette was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to...

Charles L. Fountain

Charles L. Fountain

Jan 28, 2014

Charles L. Fountain, age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. Mr. Fountain was a native and lifelong resident of D’Iberville and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Augustine Fountain Sr; one brother, Wallace Fountain; and an infant daughter, Lucy Fountain....

Barbara Ann Forehand

Barbara Ann Forehand

Jan 28, 2014

Barbara Ann Forehand, age 32, died on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. A longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, she graduated from Biloxi High School in 2000. She enjoyed watching wrestling. Barbara loved her family, nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with them. Barbara was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Mallette. She is survived by her parents, Orvel...

Charles M.  Ellzey

Charles M. Ellzey

Jan 27, 2014

A Memorial Service for Charles M. Ellzey, Jr., 75 of Cookeville, TN, was held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. in the Cookeville Chapel of Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home. Rev. Joseph Johnson officiated. Mr. Ellzey’s family received friends Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. In addition, a Memorial Service will be held...

Roy F. Woods

Roy F. Woods

Jan 27, 2014

Roy F. Woods, USAF, Retired, passed away January 27, 2014. He was a resident of Gulfport and former resident of Decatur, AL. Roy served in Vietnam and was active in his church. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jenny Woods. Roy was survived by his wife, Linda Woods; brother, Steve Woods; two sisters, Karen Woods and Cheryl Coleman....

Robert "Bob" Bryant

Robert "Bob" Bryant

Jan 27, 2014

Robert "Bob" Bryant, age 77, died Monday, January 27, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 39 years and owner of B & L Appliances in Gulfport. Mr. Bryant retired from the U. S. Army with 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Bryant, a daughter, Patricia...

Joe Morice

Joe Morice

Jan 27, 2014

Joe Morice, 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. Joe was born in Biloxi. He was a 1956 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a computer programmer with jobs that took him to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was part of the Gemini Space Program,...

Louie "Gene"  Stewart

Louie "Gene" Stewart

Jan 27, 2014

Louie "Gene" Stewart, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Monday, January 27, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Gene was a longtime resident of the coast and served in the Korean War. He was formerly employed with Rex Distributing for 37 years and was a member of the Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Judy Wheatley

Judy Wheatley

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Wheatley, 67, of Vancleave, MS died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Ocean Springs. If you knew Judy like I knew Judy, you too would be amazed like me. So let me tell you something about her. Judy was born in Mobile, AL to JP and BC Fountain in 1946. Sometime later, they moved to Houston, TX. When she was...

Noah Beeding (USAF Retired)

Noah Beeding (USAF Retired)

Jan 25, 2014

MSGT. Noah Beeding (USAF Retired), age 80 of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Biloxi. He is survived by his former wife of 43 years, Judith Beeding; a daughter, Cynthia Roberts (James); two sons, Craig Beeding and his three children, and Torii Beeding; and a sister, Dorothy Simms. Private family service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery....

Alfreda Sophie Orsi

Alfreda Sophie Orsi

Jan 25, 2014

Alfreda Sophie Orsi, age 90, died January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William E. Orsi; sisters, Frances Lepczyk, Elizabeth Wells and Esther Kruzel; brothers, Edward Kurek and Chester Kurek; and nephew, Tommy Richard. Alfreda is survived by her sister, Irene Szczepankiewicz; sister-in-law, Adele Kurek; nieces, Suzanne Palfreyman and Kathy Roberts; nephews, Daniel...

Bobby Earl Cochrum

Bobby Earl Cochrum

Jan 25, 2014

Bobby Earl Cochrum, 81, of Ocean Springs, went to his Eternal Home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Bobby was born in Hickman, KY and has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1959. He was a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Bobby retired from Civil Service in 1979 at Keesler Air Force Base, where...

Catherine "Kitty" Mooneyham

Catherine "Kitty" Mooneyham

Jan 24, 2014

Catherine Francis Mooneyham, age 79, died January 24, 2014. Mrs. Mooneyham was born in Prichard, Alabama on January 19, 1935. She graduated from Vigor High School in 1952. She married Aubrey L. Mooneyham on 19 October, 1955 and they celebrated their 58th anniversary this past year. Kitty loved her family and loved spending time with family and friends. She was...

Dorothy E. Furr

Dorothy E. Furr

Jan 22, 2014

Dorothy E. Furr, 83, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Dorothy was born on March 28, 1930 and was a Life Member of VFW Post 2434, Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Furr, Sr. and children, Evelyn Musseau and Charles Ray Goings. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Spiers and Karen...

Ben Luther Simpson Jr

Ben Luther Simpson Jr

Jan 22, 2014

Ben Luther Simpson Jr. was born June 1, 1938, in Columbia, MS, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He lived in Columbia, MS, Moss Point, MS, and finally in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Moss Point High School and attended the University of Southern MS. He retired...