Obituaries
Anthony Shane Nelson
Sep 13, 2012
Anthony Shane Nelson, 31, of D’Iberville, died Thursday, September 13, 2012. Anthony was born on October 18, 1980 in Gulfport to Kim Anthony Choat and Kimberly Ann Rogers. He was a painter by trade. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Simmons. He is survived by his daughter, Teressa Nicole Nelson; son, Dyllan Lee Lambert; father, Kim Anthony...
William Shawn "Billy" Bridges
Sep 12, 2012
Mr. William Shawn "Billy" Bridges, age 37, of Gulfport, MS, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, in Ocean Springs. William was a lifelong resident of the coast and served in the Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Shirley Bridges. Survivors include his mother, Vicky Bridges Vanderford of D'Iberville, MS, brother, Anthony...
Esther Cowan
Sep 11, 2012
Esther Cowan, 84, of Perkinston, MS died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Mrs. Cowan loved to travel. She also loved camping, fishing and the outdoors. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Cowan was a very generous person who was always willing to help others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Cowan. Mrs. Cowan is survived...
Luella S. Barnett
Sep 11, 2012
Mrs. Luella S. Barnett, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in Biloxi. As we mourn, grieve and process the passing of our precious mom, Luella S. Barnett, we, her four sons, are reminded of the wonderful person she has been and the very full life that she has lived. She lived her life often for the benefit...
John "Jack" Schappert Joachim,
Sep 11, 2012
John (Jack) Schappert Joachim, Sr., was born on Christmas Day-December 25, 1916, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Uriah Sylvester Joachim and Stella Gillen Joachim. He passed away peacefully on his beloved wife’s birthday, September 11, 2012. Jack is the widower of Rose Lillian Navarro Joachim with whom he fathered twenty children. He is survived by a brother Harry Joseph...
William Charles DeVine
Sep 10, 2012
William Charles DeVine, age 72 of Louisville, KY., passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. He was a helicopter pilot with the Army National Guard. As a Veteran of 30 years, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was employed with the FAA as an aviation safety inspector assigned to UPS where he flew various jet aircraft. Bill...
William Gordon Sloan
Sep 10, 2012
William Gordon Sloan, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, September 10, 2012. William was a native of Valdosta, GA and the son of the late William T. and Mildred Hall Sloan. He served in the U.S. Military for over 20 years, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1968 as a Staff Sergeant Firefighter. He is preceded...
Jerry Hartfield
Sep 9, 2012
Jerry Hartfield Sr., 92, died September 9, 2012, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was born July 24, 1920 in Purvis, Mississippi to Alma and Joseph E. Hartfield. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife; Carnie V. Rouse Hartfield, his brothers; Bennie Hartfield, Kermit Hartfield, Joe Hartfield, and Zebedee Hartfield, his sisters; Bertha White, Rebecca Stanley, and Ellen...
Jerry Wayne Dove
Sep 9, 2012
Jerry Wayne Dove, 60, of Gulfport, died Sunday., Sept. 9, 2012. A private service will be held. The 15th. St. Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald "Ronnie" David Goff
Sep 9, 2012
Ronald “Ronnie” David Goff, 64, passed away Sunday, September 09, 2012 in the comfort of his home in Biloxi, MS after a courageous battle with ALS. He was a life-long resident of the Gulf Coast and a devoted and respected insurance agent for 32 years. Ronnie enjoyed a full life which included serving in the National Guard, playing in many...
Morton F. Longnecker
Sep 8, 2012
Dr. Morton Franklin “Bud” Longnecker, Jr., died September 8, 2012 in Gulfport after a brief illness. Bud was born in Winchester, Indiana on December 12, 1936 to Morton F. Sr. and Sarah Davis Horton Longnecker. He attended De Pauw University in Greencastle, IN as a Rector Scholar where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. After graduation, he went...
Isabel Richard Tell
Sep 8, 2012
Isabel Richard Tell, 94, passed away September 8, 2012 in Diamondhead, Miss. Mrs. Tell was born in Church Point, LA and had been a long time resident of New Orleans. She was one of nine children. Isabel was a vivacious, vibrant lady who loved her family and many friends. She was a spiritual woman who was a long time member...
Joseph Rene Parnes
Sep 8, 2012
Joseph R. Parnes, 52, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Mr. Parnes was preceded in death by his Father, Norman Parnes, Grandmother Dorothy Roberts and Father-In-Law, James L. Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Sue Parnes; mother, Joyce Garlotte; special mother-in-law, Pat Yoder; children, Nathan Smith (Rose), Amy Henrie, Samantha Henrie, Granddaughter, Hayley Smith, Brothers, Irwin...
Dallas Elizabeth Sprague
Sep 7, 2012
Dallas Elizabeth Sprague, 82, of D’Iberville, died Friday, September 7, 2012. Mrs. Sprague was a longtime resident of D’Iberville since 1974 where she was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alden F. Sprague. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan A. Timmons and the late Thomas C.M. Timmons and Sharon A....
James Vernon Switzer
Sep 7, 2012
James “Jim” Switzer, 72, of Lizana hung up his bunker gear for the last time shortly after midnight Friday September 7, 2012. Jim, the husband of 51 years to Bekka, and father of Chuck Switzer and Yvonne Ainsworth passed away due to complications with an illness he had been battling for a month. Jim was born in Gulfport in 1939...
Alton "Buddy" Lynrex Hilton
Sep 7, 2012
Mr. Alton Lynrex Hilton Jr., age 75, of St. Martin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 7, 2012. Alton served in the US Marine Corps and retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He returned to St. Martin where he was raised and opened a body shop and towing service from his father’s...
Myrna Maxine Husley
Sep 7, 2012
Myrna Maxine Husley, age 72, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012. Myrna was a homemaker and a loving wife to her husband of 54 years, Frank Husley. She was born and raised in North Biloxi, MS where she lived a long and happy life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Dorothy Barton; and her niece, Diana...
Rita B. Dunn
Sep 7, 2012
Rita B. Dunn, 90, of Biloxi, MS died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Biloxi. At the age of 11, her Aunt Aline and Uncle Noah Broussard raised Rita when her dad died. Rita was a member of Young Matrons for many years where she once served as queen. She worked at Biloxi Regional in Rehabilitation and also at Kimbrough and...
Myra Moore Levi
Sep 6, 2012
Myra Moore “Bunch” Levi, age 95, of Ocean Springs, died peacefully at her home on the evening of Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was born to the late Dempsey C. and Ida M. Moore on June 10, 1917, in Louisville, Mississippi, “In the shadow of Nanih Waiya mound,” as she often expressed. Myra received her RN Degree from Turo Hospital...
Willie Katherine Filoni
Sep 5, 2012
Mrs. Willie Katherine Filoni, age 91, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, in Gulfport, MS. Willie K. was a beloved wife, mother and Me-Maw. She was born in Hickory, MS in 1920 and grew up in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Meridian High School where she played varsity basketball. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper at JC Penney. She...
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