Obituaries

Anthony Rosetti, Jr.

Anthony Rosetti, Jr.

Jan 19, 2012

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rosetti, Jr., age 69 , passed away to eternal life on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, after a long illness, surrounded by his devoted family. Tony was born in Biloxi, MS to Anthony J. and Margaret Puzz Rosetti on September 22, 1942. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1960. He had...

Elai U. "Tee" Malagarie

Elai U. "Tee" Malagarie

Jan 18, 2012

Elai “Tee” Urban Malagarie, 87, of Biloxi, died on Monday, January 16, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a watch maker for Elliot’s Jewelry for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and a life member of the Fleru...

Berthe Louise Mangin

Berthe Louise Mangin

Jan 18, 2012

Berthe Louise Mangin, 80, beloved sister, aunt and dear friend, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. She was a native of Biloxi and a longtime resident of New Orleans until her return to Biloxi in 1990. Born on January 18, 1932, Berthe was a devout Catholic in the parish of Nativity BVM in...

Nell Glavan Kirsch

Nell Glavan Kirsch

Jan 18, 2012

Nell Glavan Kirsch, age 81 of Gulfport opened her wings to fly home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 18th at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jube and Carrie Lindsey; a sister, Maxine Gay; a daughter, Judy Carolyn Witt; several brothers; also the father of her children, Howard...

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn

Jan 17, 2012

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn, 75, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Biloxi. Audrey was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1965 and she was a 1972 graduate of MGCCC. She was a teacher's assistant for the Gulfport School District until 1979. Audrey was a member of TOPS 0190 D'Iberville for 25 years. She was a faithful...

Zella Ruth Boyd

Zella Ruth Boyd

Jan 17, 2012

Zella Ruth Boyd, 85, of Montgomery, AL died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Mrs. Boyd was formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs and the VFW Post #5699 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Boyd is preceded in death by her husband, Senior Master Sergeant (Retired) Robert M. Boyd, USAF, and parents. She is survived...

Maddison Lee "Max" Weems

Maddison Lee "Max" Weems

Jan 16, 2012

Maddison Lee “Max” Weems, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Monday, January 16, 2012. Max was born in Hattiesburg and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 45 years. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Max was retired from Ingall’s Shipbuilding. He is preceded in death...

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick

Jan 16, 2012

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Barbara was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Sacred Heart High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin S. "Dotsy" Dick and Maybelle Leckich Dick; and nephew, Louis King, Jr. Survivors include...

William E. Shirey

William E. Shirey

Jan 15, 2012

William Eldridge Shirey, 74, of Biloxi, died on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi and Retired Tech Sargent in the US Air Force and also retired from Civil Service. He is survived by his wife Ann Shirey; two sons, Keith Shirey and Britt Shirey both of Seattle, WA; two step-sons, Charles Holmes of Gulfport and...

Kennneth Linn Rendell

Kennneth Linn Rendell

Jan 12, 2012

Kenneth Linn Rendell, age 45, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Natchez, MS, his home for the past six years. Kenneth was born in Little Rock, AR, attended Gulfport High School and USM. Kenneth was employed at the Isle of Capri Casino in Natchez as cage manager, where he will be sorely missed as a team member and dear...

Lucy Tibodeaux Waits

Lucy Tibodeaux Waits

Jan 12, 2012

Lucy Thibodeaux Waits, 87, of Biloxi, died on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Lucy was a lifelong resident of the Coast and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She is retired from JC Penney’s after 30 years of service. She enjoyed her outings with “The Girls”. She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Buddy” Waits;...

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson

Jan 11, 2012

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson, age 62, of Gulfport, Ms. drifted away peacefully into everlasting sleep on January 11, 2012 in Gulfport. Janal was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was born in Abbeville, La. and then moved to the Mississippi Coast as a small child with her older sister, Judy and her parents, Loda and Luke Dartez. Janal...

Van Buren Martin Hood

Van Buren Martin Hood

Jan 11, 2012

Van Buren Martin Hood, 38, of Diamondhead died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Diamondhead. He attended St. Stanislaus, was a 1991 graduate of Long Beach High School and a 1999 graduate of USM. He was a member of St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport and was employed at SAIC in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by...

Edith Powell

Edith Powell

Jan 10, 2012

Miss. Edith Powell, 90, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, in Biloxi. Born July 16, 1921 in Sardis, MS, Miss Powell spent her childhood years in Georgetown, MS, and her teen and early adult years in Picayune, MS. A graduate of Carriere High School and Pearl River Junior College, she began working for the Corps of Engineers at...

Laura Broussard

Laura Broussard

Jan 9, 2012

Laura Broussard, 39, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Monday, January 9, 2012. Laura is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Alexandria Bright; son, Timothy Bright; sister, Jodie Roberts and two grandchildren, Amelia Gonzalas and Heidi Bright. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of...

Ann Burke

Ann Burke

Jan 9, 2012

Ann Burke, 66, of St. Martin drifted away peacefully into eternal sleep on January 9, 2012. Ann was born in Berea, OH and was a long time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Ann was a loving mother, a devoted nanny and a dear friend. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved spending time with her grandsons,...

Terrence A. Impey

Terrence A. Impey

Jan 9, 2012

Mr. Terrence A. Impey, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, January 9, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Impey was born in llford, England on April 16, 1920 and was a resident of the coast since 1961. He was a former manager of the Singer Sewing Center at Edgewater Mall and later owned his own sewing machine repair business...

James Wendell Migues, Sr.

James Wendell Migues, Sr.

Jan 9, 2012

James Wendell Migues, Sr., 52, of St. Martin, MS died Monday, January 9, 2012 in St. Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murphy and Mary Migues; brothers, Jackie Green and Danny Migues; and sister, Carolyn Mount. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Dawn Migues; daughters, Shana Cox and Amber Willett; son, Jimmy Migues, Jr.; sisters, Judy...

Andrew Kennedy

Andrew Kennedy

Jan 8, 2012

Andrew Joel "Joe" Kennedy, age 60, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, in Biloxi. He is survived by his wife, Genny Kennedy, and two daughters, Laura Kennedy Griffin and Courtney Kennedy, his son-in-law, Gabriel Griffin, and his grandson, Eli Griffin, all of Biloxi. He is also survived by his siblings: Doyle Kennedy of Erie, PA; Regis Coffin...

Matthew Alexander Grace, Jr.

Matthew Alexander Grace, Jr.

Jan 8, 2012

Matt Grace was born and raised in New Orleans, LA; but a resident of Ocean Springs, MS for the past 42 years. Matt grew up spending every summer in Ocean Springs at his family's summer home on Washington Avenue. Matt was pre-deceased by the love of his life, his wife of fifty-six years, Joanne Carole Massa Grace. Joanne passed away...