Obituaries

Travis Ford

Travis Ford

Dec 3, 2011

Travis Ford, age 64 of Gulfport, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 in Hattiesburg. He was born in Hattiesburg and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a retired tree climber and previously served in the U.A. Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Mann; and a brother, Raymond Ford. Mr. Ford is survived by his...

Peggy Sue Hilton

Peggy Sue Hilton

Dec 3, 2011

Mrs. Peggy Sue Hilton, age 73, of North Biloxi, MS., passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Mrs. Hilton was a longtime resident of the community. She was preceded in death by a son, Kevin R. Hilton, parents, Earlie Davis and Sudie Mae Hinson, sisters, Virginia and Dean and a brother Bud Davis. Survivors include...

Olivia Hopkins

Olivia Hopkins

Dec 2, 2011

Olivia Hopkins, 67, of Gautier, MS died Friday, December 2, 2011 in Moss Point, MS. Mrs. Hopkins was a native of Neshobia County, MS and a resident of the coast since 1959. She was formerly employed with Orlay Optical in Pascagoula, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Hopkins; father, Henry T. Hardy; sister, Ann Hardy Conn;...

James O'Keefe

James O'Keefe

Dec 2, 2011

James P. (Jim) O’Keefe Bio James "Jim" Patrick O'Keefe of Long Beach, MS peacefully went to be with His Heavenly Father on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the age of 60. Jim was a devoted husband, father, son, and grandfather. Jim attended Notre Dame and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1969. He later received a Mortuary Science Degree from...

Phyllis Ann Rasmussen

Phyllis Ann Rasmussen

Dec 2, 2011

Mrs. Phyllis Ann Rasmussen, 82, of Gautier, MS, died Friday, December 2, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Rasmussebn was born in Columbus, Ohio and had been a resident of Gautier for the past 41 years. She served as a councel woman for the City of Gautier from 1983 through 1984 and was a member of Civitan International in Gautier where...

Julia Lanell Massey

Julia Lanell Massey

Dec 2, 2011

Julia Lanell Massey, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died Friday, December 2, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Massey attended school in Leaksville, MS where she met and married her husband of 53 years, David C. Massey of Lucedale, MS in 1954. She was of the Pentecostal faith and a faithful member of Life Church United Pentecostal Church in Ocean Springs,...

Georgia Elaine Smith

Georgia Elaine Smith

Dec 1, 2011

Mrs. Georgia Elaine Smith, 84, of the Larue Community died Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Vancleave. Mrs. Smith was born in New Orleans, LA. She was a resident of the coast since 1992 and a member of the Larue Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband...

Robert John Liberato

Robert John Liberato

Nov 29, 2011

Robert John Liberato, 53, of Biloxi, MS, formerly of Ellwood City, passed away unexpectedly at the Ellwood City Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Born in Ellwood City on June 26, 1958, he was the son of Mary Ann Sappie Buzard of Ellwood City and the late Vincent Liberato. Robert married the former Sheila Kay Edelman on September 18, 1997....

Gary Vincent Dauro

Gary Vincent Dauro

Nov 28, 2011

http://videos.lifetributes.com/264439 Obituary August 9, 1952~November 28, 2011 Long Beach Gary Vincent Dauro, age 59, of Long Beach, died Monday, November 28, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School Class of 1970 and Jeff Davis Junior College. In his early career he worked...

Daniel F. Flynn, Sr.

Daniel F. Flynn, Sr.

Nov 27, 2011

CMSC Daniel F. Flynn, Sr., 72, of Picayune, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 in Gulfport. Mr. Flynn is survived by his wife, Mary C. Flynn of Picayune; five sons, Keven M. Flynn (Marian) of Temple, GA, Christopher J. Flynn of Kiln, Sean D. Flynn (Paulette) of Pass Christian, Daniel F. Flynn, Jr. (Tina) of Kiln, and Damion L. Flynn (Brandy)...

Edwin Grant Berry

Edwin Grant Berry

Nov 27, 2011

Edwin Berry, 73, of Gau¬tier, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, Ms. He was born on April 5, 1938 in San Diego, CA. He was a devoted husband to Larue, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Ed worked for and retired from Hopeman Brothers after 40 years of dedicated employ¬ment as Superintendent....

Rosa Catherine Galle

Rosa Catherine Galle

Nov 23, 2011

Rosa Catherine Galle, 82, of North Biloxi, died Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Mrs. Galle was a longtime member of Heritage United Methodist Church in D’Iberville, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Tida Hall; a daughter, Linda Seymour; a sister, Mary Ann Delano and a brother, Pete Hall. She is survived by her husband , James...

Shirley Mae Helm

Shirley Mae Helm

Nov 22, 2011

Mrs. Shirley Mae Helm, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, November 22, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Helm was a longtime resident of the community and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Helm, parents, Peter Joseph Gill Sr. and Mollie Catchot Gill, and brothers and sisters. Survivors include...

Alice O'Keefe Sebastian

Alice O'Keefe Sebastian

Nov 22, 2011

Alice Mary O’Keefe Sebastian died peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 surrounded by family at her home in Dallas, Texas. She was 89. She was born on April 7, 1922 to Jeremiah Joseph “Ben” O’Keefe and Teresa “Tess” Slattery O’Keefe of Biloxi, MS. A devout Catholic, she was a loving wife and mother of 10 children. She was the beloved...

James Edward "Pete" Ashley

James Edward "Pete" Ashley

Nov 22, 2011

James Edward "Pete" Ashley, 72, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Pete was a retired Chief Petty Officer from the Navy and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He loved cruising in his MG, fishing and his home which he considered his full-time vacation spot. He was preceded in death by his mother,Gladys Johnston; father, Silas...

Peggy Kalberg Gunter Alsup

Peggy Kalberg Gunter Alsup

Nov 20, 2011

Peggy Kalberg Gunter Alsup, age 85, of Gulfport and formerly Long Beach, MS; Waco and Dallas, TX and Saigon, Vietnam passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. She was born April 12, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Alsup was preceded in death by her mother Martha Lang Koenenn and father Frank Kalberg, beloved husband Harold W. Alsup and twin brother Frank...

Myrtie (Pud) Cox

Myrtie (Pud) Cox

Nov 20, 2011

Mrs. Myrtie (Pud) Cox, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS. passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2011. Myrtie was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Irving L. Cox. Survivors include many family members and friends. On Saturday, November 26, 2011, there will be an 11 am...

John W. Phillips, Sr.

John W. Phillips, Sr.

Nov 20, 2011

John W. Phillips, Sr., age 47, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. John was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a 1983 graduate of Vancleave High School. He retired from Northrop Grumman after a 15 year career as an outside machinist. John Spent 6 years volunteering with the Vancleave Cub Scouts, the later two years...

Donald Edward Abbott

Donald Edward Abbott

Nov 19, 2011

Donald Edward Abbott, 80, of Hattiesburg, MS, died Saturday, November 19, 2011, in Hattiesburg. Mr. Abbott was born in Beardstown, IL. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of Heritage United Methodist Church. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, church member and friend. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Abbott; children, Mike...

Randy Fountain

Randy Fountain

Nov 19, 2011

Randy Fountain, 61 of Ocean Springs, died on Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was a native D’iberville, MS and a former resident of Panchatola, LA. Randy is preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Odell Fountain; two brothers, Gerald Fountain, Lowell Fountain. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Janet Fountain; two sisters, Arleeta Moran, Kathy Fountain...