Obituaries
Dollen Dokey" Bang
May 16, 2013
Mrs. Dollen "Dokey" Bang Waltman, age 92, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Vancleave. Mrs. Waltman was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was a housewife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and watching Wheel of Fortune and General Hospital. Mrs. Waltman is preceded in death by her husband, William “Coot” Waltman; her parents,...
William "Fish" Bevan
May 16, 2013
Mr. William "Fish" Bevan, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Ocean Springs, MS. Survivors include his former wife and best friend, Jo Bevan of Biloxi, MS. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, there will be a 12:30 pm Graveside Service in Biloxi National Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in...
Margaret (Peggy) Carroll Loker Cottrell
May 14, 2013
Margaret (Peggy) Carroll Loker Cottrell died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 98. Born in New Orleans on November13,1914,and a resident for over 50 years of Gulfport, Mississippi and for the past 17 years of Houston, Texas. Predeceased by her husband,David Cottrell, Jr., a daughter Margaret Carroll, her parents Myra Walmsley Loker and David Cartan Loker,4 sisters...
Anderson Thomas Galle
May 14, 2013
Anderson Thomas Galle, 8 months, of Ocean Springs died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by parents, Michael and Angie Galle and brother, Michael Galle Jr., all of Ocean Springs, MS; grandparents, Esther and Tommy Galle, Wanda and Kenny Schnarrs and Anderson Ryan (Nicole Little) ; great grandfather, Thomas Galle Sr.; He is also survived by...
Esther Sue Hudson
May 14, 2013
Esther Sue Hudson passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the age of 100. She was born in Princeton, Indiana on August 13, 1912. She came to Biloxi with her first husband, J.E. “Eddie” Johnston in the early forties. They owned and operated the Avelez Lounge located in the Avelez Hotel on Howard Avenue. It became the Earle Hotel....
Billy "Sonny" Johnston
May 14, 2013
Billy “Sonny” Johnston Jr., 62, of Florence, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3pm at Oakland Methodist Church. Pastor Billy Cagle will be officiating. Sonny was retired from Ford Motor Company and a member of the Local Electrician’s Union out of Corinth, Ms. Survivors include his mother, Ayleen Johnston of Florence; daughter,...
Margaret Louise Burton
May 14, 2013
Margaret Louise Burton, age 50, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Margaret was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School in 1980. She was employed at local casinos, was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed playing Bunco. Margaret is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn...
Marty Freche
May 14, 2013
Marty Freche, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Marty loved to fish and was an avid Saints fan. If it wasn’t a Saints game, he could care less. He was always there to help anyone in need of help. We were amazed at all he could do. He will be missed dearly and live in our...
Gloria "Nickie" Barnes
May 14, 2013
Mrs. Gloria "Nickie" Barnes, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, after a long bout with lung cancer, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Ocean Springs. She was a resident of the community for 35 years and was heavily involved with the Girl Scouts over the years. She was involved with St. Andrews Ladies Association as well as the...
Wayne A. Kiddy
May 14, 2013
Mr. Wayne A. Kiddy, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Kiddy was a longtime resident of the coast. He actively served and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was formerly employed with Keesler Air Force Base as an electronics instructor. Mr. Kiddy was a Bridge Life Master player and a...
Alex "Bob" Rochuba
May 14, 2013
Mr. Alex "Bob" Rochuba, age 75, of the Latimer Community, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Latimer. Mr. Rochuba was born on September 20, 1938. He served in and retired from the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Korean War veteran. He was a life member of the V.F.W Post #2434 Biloxi, D.A.V, Chapter #5, Gulfport and the American Legion...
Elaine Margaret Martinolich
May 12, 2013
Elaine Margaret Martinolich went home to our Savior Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was 89, the daughter of Anthony and Klara Martinolich. Elaine retired in 1973 from Hq. Air Training Command, Civilian Personnel Directorate, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas where she served as a Personnel Officer. She formerly worked in Civilian Personnel at Keesler Air Force Base and at Hq,...
Louise Marie Windom
May 12, 2013
Louise Marie Hanson, 84, of North Biloxi died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in North Biloxi. Mrs. Hanson was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She and her husband were the owners of the Quick Stop in Biloxi, where they worked side by side until their retirement. Mrs. Hanson’s biggest pleasure in life was cooking holiday meals for her entire family and...
Jean Fayard Manuel
May 10, 2013
Jean Fayard Manuel of Biloxi was born April 12, 1935, in Waveland, MS and joined her heavenly family Friday, May 10, 2013. In earlier years Jean was instrumental in assisting her husband to organize the Biloxi firefighters Union and served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Biloxi Fire Department. She also took great pride in serving on the...
Rosemary Lorio McCormick
May 10, 2013
Rosemary Lorio McCormick, age 91, of Gulfport died Friday, May 10, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. McCormick was born in Lakeland, LA, and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1959. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church and was a retired Registered Nurse. Mrs. McCormick was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. “Mac” McCormick, Sr. She...
David Franklin Milsted
May 10, 2013
David Franklin Milsted, age 87, of Gulfport died Friday, May 10, 2013, at home, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was born, May 2, 1926, in Scooba, MS. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII, in the European Theater and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Legion, DAV, VFW and...
John-Claude Leonard Stacey
May 9, 2013
John-Claude Leonard Stacey, 22, of St. Martin, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013, in St. Martin. John-Claude was born on April 30th, 1991 in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from St. Martin High School in 2010 where he was in the Spanish club and JROTC. He served as a Corps Commander under Lt. Col. John Thompson. He also attended one year...
Kenneth Ray Patterson
May 9, 2013
Mr. Kenneth R. Patterson, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Ocean Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Mississippi and a longtime resident of the coast. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia A. Patterson, parents, Daisy Lovelle Patterson and William T. Patterson and...
Marion Joseph "Bubba" Farrell
May 9, 2013
Marion J. "Bubba" Farrell, 64, of Pass Christian, MS, died Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Pass Christian. Bubba was a lifelong resident of Pass Christian and a veteran of the U. S. Marines. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. Bubba was preceded in death by his parents, James Farrell and Ethel...
Margaret J. Keller
May 8, 2013
Mrs. Margaret J. Keller, age 77, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at her home, surrounded by her granddaughter Tanya Miller and niece Kim Wiecek. She was a woman that is loved by many. Margaret was originally from Braintree, England. She was an avid tennis player her whole life, and a founding member of the...
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