Obituaries

Pierce Allen Cartwright

Pierce Allen Cartwright

May 25, 2013

Pierce Allen Cartwright, 4, of St. Martin, MS passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Pierce “Peanut” to those close to him, loves his family, Mickey Mouse, and Team Umizoomi. Every night during his prayers he thanked God for his John Deere Gator and Mickey. He is smart and full of laughter and mischief. He is loved...

William "Bill"  Fowler, Jr.

William "Bill" Fowler, Jr.

May 25, 2013

Mr. William (Bill) Fowler, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, died at home, after a short bout with returning cancer, on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Bill was born in Chrisfield, Kansas, spent most of his childhood in the hills of (Arkansas) near Paris, and had been a coast resident since 1980. Chief Fowler entered the service in 1952 at Lackland...

Talmadge T.D. DeWitt Varnado

Talmadge T.D. DeWitt Varnado

May 24, 2013

Talmadge “T.D.” DeWitt Varnado, Jr., age 70, of Perkinston died Friday, May 24, 2013 in Perkinston. A retired attorney and the founding member of Varnado Law Firm, he was also an avid hunter and bush pilot (in Alaska) and his hobbies included flying, boating, and recreational firearms shooting. He was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association; he attained...

Gerald  "Jerry" Piltz

Gerald "Jerry" Piltz

May 24, 2013

Gerald Piltz was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 11, 1925 and died in the caring arms of his wife, Jean, more than 87 years later at 8:05 in the morning on May 24, 2013. He was a good man in the true sense of the word and a real Southern Gentleman of poise, humility, and charm. He lived an...

Roy "Memaw" Davis Flurry Jones

Roy "Memaw" Davis Flurry Jones

May 24, 2013

Mrs. Roy “Memaw” Davis Flurry Jones, age 93, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula on Monday, May 27, 2013. Roy was born on March 19, 1920 in Vancleave, MS. She grew up and spent most of her life in Vancleave, was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a member...

Emilie "Reece" Theresa Farrell Sarris

Emilie "Reece" Theresa Farrell Sarris

May 23, 2013

The sun rose early on May 21, 1943 to herald the day of her birth and fell late on May 23, 2013 to usher her beyond her time. Her life was successful by the many lives she raised with love and devotion. She is survived by: Husband Michael Angelo Sarris; Daughters; Melissa “Lisa” Scheid, Michelle “Mickey” Beck with husband Danny....

Robert "Bobby" Johnson

Robert "Bobby" Johnson

May 23, 2013

Robert “Bobby” Johnson, age 65, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, May 23, 2013. Bobby was a Biloxi boy and loved the Gulf Coast every day. Near the water was where he felt at home and always enjoyed taking trips out to the island when he was younger. Bobby’s other favorite thing was playing and watching sports. He was a football...

Bobbie  Jeslyon Horton Williams

Bobbie Jeslyon Horton Williams

May 22, 2013

Bobbie Jeslyon Horton Williams, 85, of St. Martin, MS passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 with her family by her side. She was born February 19, 1928, in Madden, MS to William Earl and Artie Horton. Bobbie and her husband, Mack Williams, moved to Ocean Springs, MS where they opened the family business, Williams Air Conditioning. She stayed home to...

June E Egan

June E Egan

May 21, 2013

June Earl Egan, 87, of Long Beach died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in Gulfport. She had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since March of 2012. She worked as an LPN in both military and civilian hospitals. She loved to dance and sing and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Mrs. Egan was preceded in death...

William Eaton Martin

William Eaton Martin

May 21, 2013

William Eaton Martin, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Martin was born in Manilla, Philppines and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1962. He was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service and also retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding. He was a member of Our Lady...

Joseph "Joe Cat" Catalanotto

Joseph "Joe Cat" Catalanotto

May 19, 2013

Joseph Nicholas “Joe Cat” Catalanotto died on May 19th, 2013 in Pass Christian, MS. He was born June 4, 1963 in New Orleans, LA. Joseph is preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Montz; and brother, William Louis Catalanotto. He is survived by his sons, Joseph Bernard and Nicholas Coleson Catalanotto; grandmother Norma Costello; brother Hubert Montz; and sister Elizabeth...

William G. "Bill" Libengood

William G. "Bill" Libengood

May 19, 2013

William C. “Bill” Libengood, 56, of Long Beach died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Long Beach. He was born in Beaver Falls, PA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1989. He was employed with Mississippi Regional Center in Long Beach. He is survived by his wife, Leona Libengood of Long Beach; a daughter, Rachel Fenn; a...

Andrew Michael Scott Kahler

Andrew Michael Scott Kahler

May 18, 2013

Andrew Michael Scott Kahler, 27, was born June 25, 1985 and was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2013. Andrew was a fun loving young man who loved to skateboard, jetski, being with his friends, and eating Popeye,s fried chicken and cajun rice. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and attended Gulfport High School....

Lawrence H Brotzman

Lawrence H Brotzman

May 18, 2013

Lawrence H. Brotzman, age 68, of Gulfport died Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in New York and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1969. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees and retired after over 25 years of service and retired from civil service at the Seabee Base in 2009. Mr. Brotzman was...

Paul Frank Fitch

Paul Frank Fitch

May 18, 2013

Paul Frank Fitch, age 69, of Saucier died Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He previously served in the Merchant Marines and Navy and was a Gulfport firefighter for twenty years. He was a lover of music and astronomy. Mr. Fitch was preceded in death by his parents, Ardith and Mary Ellen Fitch....

Rodney Dean McKitrick

Rodney Dean McKitrick

May 18, 2013

Mr. Rodney Dean McKitrick, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Virginia. He was born on February 9, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a beloved husband to his two wives, Micki McKitrick for 35 years and to his widow, Ana McKitrick for 33 years. He was a wonderful, loving father to his five...

Archie Lee Flowers

Archie Lee Flowers

May 17, 2013

Archie Lee Flowers, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Perkinston. Mr. Flowers was a Biloxi native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Terra Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula. Mr. Flowers was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Flowers is preceded in death...

Ann  W. Vowell

Ann W. Vowell

May 17, 2013

Ann Vowell, age 75, left this life on Earth to live in the “Everlasting Arms of God”, May 17, 2013. She was a devout Christian, and dedicated her life to living, breathing and sharing the Word of God. She was the matriarch of her family, and a beautiful example of what a wife, mother, grandmother and friend should be. Ms...

Phillip "Lance"  Newman

Phillip "Lance" Newman

May 17, 2013

Phillip Lance Newman, 63, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Newman has had a long struggle with cancer for twelve years, never complaining about his struggles. He was a supervisor for Isle of Capri; and he also worked at Casino Magic and Copa Casino. Mr. Newman was a kind and gentle man that never...

Donald Eugene Hibbitts

Donald Eugene Hibbitts

May 17, 2013

Donald Eugene Hibbitts, age 76, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 17, 2013. Mr. Hibbitts was born in Detroit, Michigan and formerly of Horn Lake, MS. He was a retired US Navy Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Alton, MO and member of Shilow Church in Thayer, MS. Mr. Hibbitts is...