Obituaries

Donald Dean Sumrall

Donald Dean Sumrall

Dec 10, 2012

Mr. Donald Dean Sumrall, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at home following a long illness, on Monday, December 10, 2012. Dean worked his entire life as a heavy equipment operator. He had many friends and was always there when you needed him. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Dean was a member of Lemoyne...

Shawn  Matthew  Keller

Shawn Matthew Keller

Dec 10, 2012

Shawn Matthew Keller, 24, of D’Iberville, died Monday, December 10, 2012. Shawn was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being on the water. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He will always be remembered as a loving son, father, brother and grandson. Shawn is...

Marjorie May Deal

Marjorie May Deal

Dec 10, 2012

Mrs. Marjorie May Deal, age 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Marje, as she preferred to be known, retired in May, 2004, from the Gulf Coast Veteran's Health Care System in Biloxi where she worked in the Human Resources Department. Marje had previously worked at the Northern Indiana V A Health Care...

Gary Anthony Saujon,

Gary Anthony Saujon,

Dec 9, 2012

Gary Anthony Saujon, Sr., 61, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Saujon was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Mr. Saujon is preceded in death by his parents, Orest A. and Imogene Foster Saujon. Survivors include his daughter, Shelley Wong; his sons, Gary A. Saujon, Jr. and Derek Saujon; his grandson, Phoenix; and his brothers, Orest...

Charles R. Graham,

Charles R. Graham,

Dec 9, 2012

Charles R. Graham, Sr., 81, of North Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 with his family at his side. Mr. Graham was a longtime resident of Biloxi and his favorite hobby was his C.B. radio. His C.B. handle was “Jolly Cholly”. Mr. Graham loved spending time with his family. Mr. Graham is preceded in death by his wife,...

Buck Elton Graham

Buck Elton Graham

Dec 8, 2012

Mr. Buck Elton Graham, age 61, of Lucedale, MS, died Saturday, December 8, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Graham was a drag racing enthusiast and enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, hunting and barbecuing. He was a strong family man, never met a stranger and was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Buck Calvin...

Melrose  DeGeorge  Nicovich

Melrose DeGeorge Nicovich

Dec 8, 2012

Melrose DeGeorge Nicovich, age 86, of Biloxi, died Saturday, December 8, 2012. Melrose is preceded in death by her husband James B. Nicovich. A private service will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Rocky Joseph Bullock,

Rocky Joseph Bullock,

Dec 7, 2012

Rocky Joseph Bullock, Sr., 56, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bullock was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a painter and his favorite pastime was working on lawnmowers. Mr. Bullock is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Gloria Bullock. Survivors include his sons, Rocky Bullock,...

Michelle Ray

Michelle Ray

Dec 7, 2012

Michelle Ray, 40, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012. Michelle was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 28 years. She will be remembered for her passionate love of family, adventurousness and humor, as well as her sensitive and compassionate nature. Michelle was a breathtakingly beautiful person inside and out. She is preceded in...

Joyce Evelyn Strange

Joyce Evelyn Strange

Dec 7, 2012

Mrs. Joyce Evelyn Strange was born on July 17, 1927, in Galveston, Texas. She is preceded in death by her father, Virgil D. Fereday, and mother, Evelyn L. (Parker) Fereday, both of Texas. She is also preceded in death by her husband, U. S. Navy Veteran, Charles R. Strange, Sr., on July 9, 1999. They were married on January 21,...

William "Bill"  R. Pingel

William "Bill" R. Pingel

Dec 5, 2012

CPO., Ret., William “Bill” R. Pingel, 74, of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5, 2012 following a long illness. Bill was born in St. Louis, MO on September 22, 1938 to Bud and Pearl Pingel. He grew up in Overland, MO where he attended Ritenour High School and graduated in 1956. Upon graduation, Bill joined the United...

Donna Kay Edwards

Donna Kay Edwards

Dec 5, 2012

Donna Kay Edwards was born November 5, 1952 and passed away on December 5, 2012 in Ocean Springs’ hospital due to complications from lung cancer. Donna was born in Shreveport, LA to Harvey Smith and Bessie Louise Mulligan who precede her in death. She grew up in Harrisville, MS and moved to Jackson as a young adult then made the...

Richard "Dr. H" Hogancamp

Richard "Dr. H" Hogancamp

Dec 5, 2012

Richard “Dr. H.” Hogancamp, 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away from complications from myasthenia gravis, Wednesday evening, December 5, 2012. Dr. Hogancamp is preceded in death by his first wife, Janene Hogancamp and son, Randal Hogancamp. He is survived by his wife, Sallie Hogancamp of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; children, Suzanne (David) Akers of Flat Rock, Michigan; Robert (Amber) Hogancamp...

Rudolph Charles Thunquist

Rudolph Charles Thunquist

Dec 5, 2012

Rudolph Charles Thunquist, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, December 4, 2012, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Thunquist was born in Queens, NY and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and retired from Grumman Data Systems after 36 years of service. Upon retirement from Grumman he was employed as an...

Robert Francis LaViolette

Robert Francis LaViolette

Dec 4, 2012

Robert Francis LaViolette, Jr., age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Mr. LaViolette was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 40 years and was a construction worker. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert, Sr. and Doris LaViolette. Survivors include his wife, Christy LaViolette; his sister, Mary Kay Parsons;...

Louis Buddy Rogers

Louis Buddy Rogers

Dec 4, 2012

Louis “Buddy” Rogers, 76, of Long Beach died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 in Long Beach. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church. Mr. Rogers was a retired Civil Service employee at Keesler Air Force Base and following retirement worked with his son, Seth at Seth’s...

Patricia  Pickich  Thiroux

Patricia Pickich Thiroux

Dec 4, 2012

Patricia Ann Thiroux, age 79, of North Biloxi, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Patricia was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church and a member of Bon Vivants where she served as Queen in the 70’s. Patricia is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. “Bobby” Thiroux; parents, Albert...

Beryl  Marie  Fountain

Beryl Marie Fountain

Dec 4, 2012

Beryl Marie Fountain left this world to be at peace with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at the age of 93. Beryl was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Altar Society and a member of the Legion of Mary. She was a loving...

Heather Berryman Molina

Heather Berryman Molina

Dec 4, 2012

Heather Berryman Molina, age 31, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Heather was born in Biloxi, MS, remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and attended Ocean Springs High School. She was a very loving and caring person who was totally devoted to her children. She was preceded in death by...

Andie Leigh Lambert

Andie Leigh Lambert

Dec 3, 2012

On Monday, December 3, 2012, our sweet baby, Andie Leigh, became an angel. Andie is preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Lee Lancon, Wilson “Goat” and Joyce Marie Powell, George “Walton” and Thelma Ewing and Anthony “Crash” and Margie Pitalo. Andie is survived by her parents, Andrew and Jessica Lambert; her sister, Vivian Lancon; her great-grandmother, Lillie Lancon; her grandparents,...