Obituaries

Robert "'Bob" Nesbit Hunter

Robert "'Bob" Nesbit Hunter

Mar 12, 2013

Robert “Bob” Nisbet Hunter, age 85, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 12, 2013 in Jackson, MS. He was born in Tyrone, NC, grew up in Blue Mountain, MS and spent the past 47 years on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He served his country in the US Army and US Air Force from 1945 to 1967. After...

Janice Boone-Bryant

Janice Boone-Bryant

Mar 11, 2013

Janice Boone-Bryant, age 62 of Gulfport died Monday, March 11, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. She was a dog groomer. She was Baptist and a member of Iron Horse Community Church in Gulfport. She is survived by her husband, Earl A. Bryant of Gulfport; a daughter, Michelle Glass and a son, Chris...

Wallace G.  Gurganus,

Wallace G. Gurganus,

Mar 11, 2013

Wallace G. Gurganus, 85, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, in Biloxi. Wallace grew up in Bell Arthur, NC. He attended East Carolina University, North Carolina State and finally received his Bachelor's Degree in Math and Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. He returned to USM in 1974 to receive his second Bachelor's Degree in Education...

Elwood Henry Batia

Elwood Henry Batia

Mar 11, 2013

Elwood Henry Batia, 96, of the D'Iberville-Biloxi area went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 11, 2013. Elwood was born on February 4, 1917 in D'Iberville, MS. He was a lifelong resident of the D'Iberville and Biloxi area. He was a devoted Catholic. At a young age he enlisted in the army, where he proudly served our country...

Christopher Phillips

Christopher Phillips

Mar 10, 2013

Christopher Phillips, 60, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 in D’Iberville. Chris has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and served during Vietnam. Chris was an avid boatsman, surfer and loved being on the water. He was passionate about music and was...

Maria K. Gisterek

Maria K. Gisterek

Mar 9, 2013

Maria Gisterek, 91, of Biloxi, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Ms. Gisterek was born in Poland. She came to America where she fluently learned to speak English and became the head cashier at the Keesler Air Force Base Officer’s Club. She was a loving and caring person that will be missed dearly. She is preceded in death...

Linh Nguyen

Linh Nguyen

Mar 9, 2013

Linh Nguyen, a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend returned to the heavenly Father on March 09, 2013. Linh was born on February 08, 1919 in Vietnam. Her family came to the United Sates in 1975. She enjoyed horticulture and working in her beautiful vegetable gardens. She was a kind and compassionate woman and her loving...

Harry Stamps

Harry Stamps

Mar 9, 2013

Harry Weathersby Stamps, ladies’ man, foodie, natty dresser, and accomplished traveler, died on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Harry was locally sourcing his food years before chefs in California starting using cilantro and arugula (both of which he hated). For his signature bacon and tomato sandwich, he procured 100% all white Bunny Bread from Georgia, Blue Plate mayonnaise from New Orleans,...

Jane "Janie" Morris Estrada

Jane "Janie" Morris Estrada

Mar 9, 2013

Jane “Janie” Morris Estrada, a descendant of the pioneer Morris and Harkness families of the Gulf Coast, led her last parade through downtown Gulfport this week. She called the band to attention and quietly passed on March 9, 2013, in Gulfport. She will be forever missed by family and loved ones. She was born on November 27, 1935 at the...

Sue C. Doffing

Sue C. Doffing

Mar 8, 2013

Sue C. Doffing, 65, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, March 8, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Doffing was born on September 23, 1947 in Franklin, Indiana to Robert William and Geneva Mae Martin. She was a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church and was a homemaker that will be sadly missed. She is survived by her husband, Larence Doffing; three...

James Edward Luczak

James Edward Luczak

Mar 7, 2013

James Edward Luczak, age 65, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on Thursday March 7th, 2013 at his home in New Orleans, LA. James was born on July 7th, 1947 in Baltimore City Maryland, and was a lifelong resident of New Orleans La. He attended and graduated from Jesuit Catholic High School in New Orleans. He loved his home town...

John C. Harbison

John C. Harbison

Mar 6, 2013

John C. Harbison, 61, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Mr. Harbison was a longtime resident of Biloxi and a former resident of Texas. He was a Union Stewart fopr IBEW for Northup Grumman Shipbuilding, Local Union 733. He is survived by his wife, Toni Harbison; two daughters, Tammy Johnson and Tina (Trace) Miller; two sons, John Bruce Harbison...

Martin  Allen Spence

Martin Allen Spence

Mar 6, 2013

Martin Allen Spence, 98, of Gautier, MS passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the home of his son in Vancleave, MS. He was born June 27, 1914 in Dexter, MI. Mr. Spence was a WWII Veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Corp and was a retired Civil Service employee from McClellan A.F.B. in CA. Mr. Spence also...

David Earl Bowers

David Earl Bowers

Mar 6, 2013

David Earl Bowers, age 58, of Biloxi, formerly of Cambridge, OH died on March 6, 2013 after a courageous fight with cancer. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Connie; sons, Mike of Burlington, Kentucky and Aaron (Amy) of Daphne, Alabama; sister, Debbie Wehr (Terry) of Barnesville, Ohio; brother, Russ (Pam) of Little Elm, Texas; six grandchildren; three nieces; and...

Melinda A. Barnes

Melinda A. Barnes

Mar 6, 2013

Melinda A. Barnes, 48, of Wiggins died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Barnes was a resident of Stone County for 16 years. Melinda was a devoted friend and mother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed. Mrs. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Wayne Barnes; a sister, Melissa...

Tommy Randle Frierson

Tommy Randle Frierson

Mar 5, 2013

SM/Sgt. Tommy R. Frierson, USAF Retired, 77, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Biloxi. Tommy was born in Picayune, MS and was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran with 22 yeas of service. During his tenure with the military he served in Vietnam and was the recipient of many meritious awards and citations including the Bronze...

Joseph Peterson

Joseph Peterson

Mar 5, 2013

Joseph C. Peterson, 21, of Covington, LA, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at his home in Covington, LA. He was born March 11, 1991 in Houston, TX. Joseph was attending the University of New Orleans and was an honor student. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dr. Vito J. Canizaro and Gilda M. Canizaro, and his...

Carol  Marie Manning

Carol Marie Manning

Mar 3, 2013

Carol Marie Manning, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Sunday March 3, 2013 in Dallas, TX. Carol was born in Corpus Christi, TX on September 3, 1943 to the late Laddie and Janie (Netek) Polasek. She married Dalton Ray Manning on March 3, 1962. She and her husband moved to Ocean Springs, MS in 1973. Carol was a devout...

Sheila F. Broxton

Sheila F. Broxton

Mar 3, 2013

Mrs. Sheila F. Broxton, 76, of Gautier, MS, Passed away peacefully Sunday, March 3, 2013. She was born in Lanett, AL May 30, 1936. She was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 23 years of service. Mrs. Broxton was preceded in death by her father, Joe Fulghum, Sr.; mother, Jessie W. Fulghum; step-mother, Leila Fulghum; sister, Ruby F. Herring; and brother,...

Rose Mary Barrale

Rose Mary Barrale

Mar 3, 2013

Rose Mary Barrale, age 99, of Long Beach died Sunday, March 3, 2013 in Pearl, MS. She was born in Bay St. Louis and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach until losing her home in Hurricane Katrina when she moved to Pearl. She was a devoted member of St. Thomas Catholic Church, Long Beach and of St. Margaret’s Daughters...