Obituaries
Norma Lee Ogborn
Feb 5, 2013
Ms. Norma Lee Ogborn Sheppard, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, February 5, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Sheppard was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sheila Sheppard and Kathy Sheppard, a son, Michael Sheppard and two brothers, Glenn and Reuben Ogborn. Survivors include two...
George Joseph Jiminez, Jr.
Feb 4, 2013
George Joseph Jiminez, Jr., 80, of Biloxi died Monday, February 4, 2013 in Biloxi. Mr. Jiminez was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He enjoyed talking on his CB Radio and his handle was “Screwdriver”. Mr. Jiminez always took part in the North Bay Mardi Gras Parade. Mr. Jiminez is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Conway Jiminez; his son,...
Thomas Richard "Dick" Schwan
Feb 4, 2013
Mr. Thomas Richard “Dick” Schwan, 69, of Biloxi died peacefully with his family present on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Biloxi after a brief illness. Dick attended Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, MS where he played on the undefeated football team in 1960 and was the Valedictorian of his senior class. He went on to study electrical engineering at...
Kathy Ann Oliver
Feb 4, 2013
Kathy Oliver, 53, of Biloxi died Monday, February 4, 2013 in Bay St. Louis. Mrs. Oliver was a native of Lumberton, N.C. and a resident of the coast since 1975. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Biloxi Ward. Mrs. Oliver was a loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include her husband of 39...
Martha Lee Henderson Ruble
Feb 3, 2013
Martha Lee Henderson Ruble was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harris Henderson of Jackson, MS born February 22, 1931. She attended Jackson public schools, and later Millsaps College. Martha graduated from The University of Mississippi in 1953 where she not only excelled academically, but also was voted a 'Beauty' by classmates. Martha remained an extremely active member of...
James "Sonny" Wilfred Holley
Feb 3, 2013
James W. "Sonny" Holley, 69, died Feb. 3, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Linda Holley; 3 daughters, Alisa Clark, Cary Ann Cuevas, and Mary Ann Woodard; 4 sons, Jessie “Bubba” Holley”, Jimmy, Bobby, Brian Cook; 2 sisters, Christine Brosh & Marilyn Holley; 2 brothers, Jackie & Elvin Holley; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren Funeral services will be...
Bobbie Ann Thibodeaux
Feb 2, 2013
Bobbie Ann Thibodeaux, age 76, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, February 2, 2013. Mrs. Thibodeaux was a native of Starkville, MS and a resident of Ocean Springs for 52 years. She taught English in both the Biloxi and Ocean Springs School System for over 35 years and was a member of First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Thibodeaux wrote...
Donna M. Parker
Feb 2, 2013
Mrs. Donna M. Parker, age 64, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, February 2, 2013, in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Parker was born in Jackson, MS and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 52 years. She was a longtime member of the Southernettes Mardi Gras Association and was adored by her grandchildren who knew...
Betty Bankston Carlin
Feb 1, 2013
Betty Bankston Carlin, 90, of Long Beach, died Friday, February 1, 2013 in New Orleans. Mrs. Carlin was born August 30, 1922 in Silver City, MS. She was the daughter of John Malcolm and Jennie Lea Miller Bankston. She spent her early years in Anguilla, MS and later Raymond, MS where her family moved in 1935. She attended Hinds Junior...
Allen John Seymour, Jr.
Feb 1, 2013
Allen John Seymour, Jr., 87, of St. Martin died Friday, February 1, 2013 in St. Martin. Mr. Seymour was of the Catholic faith. He served in the United States Navy during WWII. Mr. Seymour was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, always putting his family first. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his family. In his later years...
Nolan Fremin
Jan 30, 2013
Nolan Fremin, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013. Nolan was born in Biloxi, MS on November 19, 1923. He attended Loyola University’s School of Business Administration in New Orleans for three years and spent two years with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate at St. Henry’s Preparatory Seminary in Belleville, IL and the Immaculate Heart...
Geraldine Krohn
Jan 30, 2013
Mrs. Geraldine Krohn, age 73, of the Latimer Community, passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Columbus, MS. Geraldine was a lifelong member of the Gulf Coast and a lifelong member of the VFW Post #2132 in Gautier, MS. She was a member of the MS Homemaker Volunteers and loved playing games, doing puzzles and traveling with her sisters....
M/Sgt Walter A. "Ski" Gronkoski, USAF Retired
Jan 30, 2013
M/Sgt. Walter A. "Ski" Gronkoski, 79, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, in Biloxi. Beloved father and husband leaves his family with much love and compassion. Ski was known for his great sense of humor and ability to make everyone laugh at any time. He was a proud member of the U. S. Air Force and held the...
Mark Elmer Beverin
Jan 29, 2013
Our beloved Mark Elmer Beverin, age 87, of Biloxi, Mississippi was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Mark was born in Biloxi, and has called Biloxi and d’Iberville home his entire life. He enjoyed spending time with his family, cheering grandchildren and great-grandchildren on at sporting events, and sharing old family and Biloxi stories with everyone...
Timothy Van Hart
Jan 28, 2013
Timothy Van Hart, 45, of Pascagoula, MS passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013. Van had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 22 years. He is preceded in death by his father, Richard L. Hart, Sr. Van is survived by his wife, Rita M. Hart; son, Zachary Hart; mother and step-father, Linda and Michael Piety; sister,...
Keith Anthony Louviere
Jan 28, 2013
Keith Anthony Louviere, age 44, of Pass Christian, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Gulfport, after a long battle with cancer. Keith was born in Biloxi, MS to Karen K. Strong and Carl A. Louviere. He loved fishing, watching T.V. with his mom, going to the beach with his children and trying new restaurants and new foods with his...
Forrest Alex "Odie" Morrison
Jan 28, 2013
Forrest Alex Morrison, age 76, of D’Iberville, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013. Forrest was a native of Broxton, GA, but was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1970. He served in USAF for 24 years. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and sportsman. Forrest was the owner and operator of Grossman and Morrison Air Conditioning and Refrigeration...
Ernest Lancette
Jan 28, 2013
Mr. Ernest Lancette, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Monday, January 28, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Lancette was born in Syracuse, NY on February 13, 1925. He moved to the coast in 1999. In Syracuse he worked for Hersey's Chocolate, General Electric and the Railroad. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. He loved to travel and...
Gertrude Lenora Cannette Demoruelle
Jan 28, 2013
Gertrude Cannette Demoruelle, 90, of D’Iberville died Monday, January 28, 2013 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Demoruelle was a longtime resident of D’Iberville and a member of the Catholic Church. Mrs. Demoruelle is preceded in death by her husband, William “Mackie” Demoruelle; her parents, Joseph and Ruth Squires Cannette; her daughter, Barbara Demoruelle; her son, William M. “Billy” Demoruelle; her sisters, Addie...
Mary Lynn Bilbo Young
Jan 27, 2013
Mary Lynn Bilbo Young, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Sunday, January 27, 2013. Mary was born on March 26, 1935 to William Bryan and Juanita Bilbo on a farm in Fountainbleau in Jackson County, MS. She attended Belle Fountain Baptist Church which was founded by her grandfather, Walter Ray Bilbo and his two brothers in the 1880’s through...
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