Obituaries
Josette Miriam Locklar
Apr 7, 2013
Josette Miriam Locklar, 74, a dedicated follower of Christ, went to be with God at 11:55 in the evening of April 7, 2013, which was Divine Mercy Sunday, as well as her late husband, Tex’s birthday. Josette would be the first to say she had led a full life, and those who knew her best would agree. She was born...
James Ronald "Ron" Sperance
Apr 7, 2013
James Ronald “Ron” Sperance, Jr., 65, of Germantown died Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital of Memphis. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 19, 1948 to the late James Ronald and Nona Stevens Sperance. Ron was a lifetime Pittsburgh Pirates fan and a graduate of University of Southern Miss and a proud supporter of the Golden...
Ellis Carrington Holland
Apr 7, 2013
Ellis Carrington Holland, age 82, of Biloxi, died Sunday, April 7, 2013. Ellis was a native of Oak Grove, LA and a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1969. He was a retired U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and Korean War and member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. Ellis is preceded in death by parents Gus Holland and Ruth...
Christopher Anthony Kopszywa
Apr 7, 2013
Christopher Anthony Kopszywa, 46, of Ocean Springs, passed away at his home in Ocean Springs on Sunday, April 7, 2013. Christopher was born October 22, 1966 to Stanley “Rook” Kopszywa and Richelle (Fields) Kopszywa in Biloxi. He married Johnna Harrison on January 25, 1996 in Biloxi. Christopher was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors and fishing...
Lillian Marie Richey
Apr 7, 2013
Lillian Marie “Pete” Richey, 65, of D’Iberville, died Sunday, April 7, 2013 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Richey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Ramsey Hill Baptist Church in Vancleave. Mrs. Richey enjoyed playing Bingo and being with her family. Mrs. Richey is preceded in death by her husbands, Jack Warden and Charles Richey, Sr.;...
William "Billy" Oakley McClellan, Jr.
Apr 7, 2013
Maj. William O. “Billy” McClellan, Jr., 81, of Biloxi died Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Biloxi. Billy was married to his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Doris Catherine Tiblier McClellan. He was a retired officer in the U.S.M.C. He served his country for 26 years with pride. Billy was a Disbursing Officer for 25 years of his...
Brian Keith Atkinson
Apr 6, 2013
Brian Keith Atkinson, age 32, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born November 12, 1980 in Gulfport, MS. Brian was a devoted hus¬band, loving father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Julius “Pete” and Ruby Atkinson of Leachville, AR, maternal grandparents, Leo and Marguerite Renaud of Biloxi. Survivors include his...
Mary Catherine Campbell
Apr 6, 2013
Mrs. Mary Catherine Campbell, 78, of Tamarac, FL, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Tamarac. Mrs. Campbell was born in Fairmont, WV and was a former resident of the MS Gulf Coast before moving to Florida. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Campbell, M.D.,...
Wayland Warren Moates
Apr 5, 2013
Wayland Warren Moates, age 26, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born on June 24, 1986 in Gulfport, Mississippi as the third child and only son to Barbara Dominguez Moates and the late Larry Dale Moates. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Dale Moates and his maternal grandparents,...
Louise Hornsby
Apr 5, 2013
Louise Hornsby, 87, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, April 5, 2013. Mrs. Hornsby was former co-owner of Hornsby’s Jewelry in Biloxi with her late husband for many years. She also enjoyed fishing and wood working alongside Mr. Hornsby. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving of 67 years, Roger Reece Hornsby....
Sandra Roberts
Apr 5, 2013
Sandra Roberts, age 70, of Pass Christian died Friday, April 5, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born December 29, 1942 in Alexandria, LA. Sandra was employed with the Long Beach School District as well as being a wildlife rehabilitator with WRANPS Wildlife Center. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Roberts, II; parents, Clyde and Phyllis Brady;sister,...
Shirley DeMattie Pate
Apr 4, 2013
Shirley Rosemary DeMattie Pate, age 93, died peacefully at home in the comfort of her family on Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was born March 6, 1920 in Mobile, AL. She graduated in 1937 from Murphy High School in Mobile. She was an active member of St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church and the ECW-Episcopal Church Women. Mrs. Pate...
Joseph "Slew" Fallo
Apr 4, 2013
Mr. Joseph "Slew" Fallo, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Fallo was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He attended Springhill College in Mobile. Along with his brother, Jack, they owned and operated Fallos Cleaners in Ocean Springs for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth...
HenryEtta Yexley
Apr 3, 2013
HenryEtta Aldridge Yexley passed away April 3, 2013 at the Mather Pavillion in Evanston, Illinois. A lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, she had lived in Chicago since her home was damaged in Hurricane Katrina. She was born to Julia Kittrell Turner and Henry Turner of Hattiesburg on February 23, 1920. She is predeceased by her son, Kenneth Aldridge; husbands,...
Russell Bernard "R.B." DeLano, Jr.
Apr 3, 2013
Russell B. “R.B.” DeLano, Jr., 56, went home to the loving arms of his Savior on April 3, 2013. He was born in Valparaiso, FL and spent most of his life in Biloxi, MS. R.B. was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. His beloved dog Jericho is still looking for him to come home. R.B. loved his job at...
Ann Carol Bergeron
Apr 3, 2013
Ann Chappell Williams Bergeron, 86, of Biloxi, died April 3, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Bergeron was born April 3, 1937 in Oxford, N.C. to Oscar and Francis Chappell. She worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, DC, Clement’s Wire Factory, The Fisherman’s Wharf, Lady Luck Casino and The Palace Casino. Mrs. Bergeron was of the Baptist faith and attended East Howard...
Joyce Mae McCabe Rider Stuart
Apr 3, 2013
Mrs. Joyce Stuart, age 84, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2013. Mrs. Stuart was married to Ben Allen Stuart for 39 years. She has been a resident of Biloxi most of her life and was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral Parish. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated in 1946....
Archie Lewis Dickson
Apr 3, 2013
ARCHIE LEWIS DICKSON, JR. Archie Lewis Dickson, Jr. passed away April 3, 2013 at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. A lifelong resident of Mississippi, he was living at Amber Terrace Assisted Living in Baton Rouge after the loss of his wife’s family home in Gulfport, MS to Hurricane Katrina. He was born in Jackson, MS on July...
Marguerite Fountain Mihojevich
Apr 2, 2013
Marguerite Fountain Mihojevich, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Biloxi. Mrs. Mihojevich was a native and lifelong resident of D’Iberville and Biloxi. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church for 70 years and a member of the choir for 50 years. Mrs. Mihojevich was a Charter Member of the Slavic Ladies Auxillary and...
Josephine "Maw Jo" Ida Arabie
Apr 2, 2013
Josephine L. Arabie, "Maw Jo", age 81, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2013 after touching everyone's life with much love, kindness and respect. A native of Lafourche Parish, she currently resided in Biloxi, Mississippi. After retiring from being a bus driver to special needs children in St. Charles Parish for 20 years, she was able to dedicate her life...
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