Obituaries
Nelda Jean Irby
Jun 1, 2011
Nelda Jean (Sis) Irby passed away at 80 years old on June 1, 2011, at her granddaughter’s home in Walker, Louisiana. A recent breast cancer survivor, Nelda remained in her home until a couple of months ago when pronounced with pancreatic, lung and liver cancer on February 25th. Chelsa and Charlie and their precious children opened their home to MaMa...
Thomas Eli "Buster" Blades, Sr.
Jun 1, 2011
Mr. Thomas Eli "Buster" Blades, Sr., age 77, of the Fountainbleau Community in Ocean Springs, MS. died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Blades was born in Kentwood, LA. on January 26, 1934. He was a resident of Ocean Springs for 47 years and enjoyed fishing, archeology and bargain shopping. He was a dedicated family man, a caregiver...
Alonzo Lawrence Gabrich, Jr.
May 30, 2011
Alonzo "Paw Paw" "L. G." Gabrich, Jr. 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, May 30, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Gabrich was born April 17, 1919 in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He attended Sacred Heart Academy and was a liflong member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral. He was also a member of the Slavonian Lodge. He retired from civil...
William Clayborn Wilson, Sr.
May 30, 2011
Mr. William Clayborn Wilson, Sr., 89, of Vancleave, died Monday, May 30, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Wilson was born on December 28, 1921. He served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired as a TSgt. Upon retirement, he was an active and successful Realtor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was also a Mason and...
Vincent John Wescovich III
May 30, 2011
Vincent John Wescovich III, 24, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Monday, May 30, 2011. Vincent was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. He was born on St. Patrick's Day. He loved life and he was a generous person with his time and talent. Vincent was a self-employed boat repairman and he was best known for his paint...
Marie Dora Vuyovich Fayard
May 30, 2011
Marie Vuyovich Fayard, born May 31, 1929, in Biloxi passed away on May 30, 2011 at her home in D'Iberville, MS. A lifelong resident of the Coast, she was past president of St. Theresa's Mother's Club, a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and instrumental in the continued success of "Fayard's pressed and dressed" poboy's. The role she held...
Carolyn Migues Mount
May 30, 2011
Carolyn Migues Mount, 67, of Gulfport, MS died on Monday, May 30, 2011. Ms Mount was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was retired from the civil service at KAFB as a payroll clerk. Ms. Mount was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and Legion of Mary. She is preceded in death by...
Edward Howard Kilgore, Jr.
May 29, 2011
Edward H. Killgore, Jr. passed away quietly on May 29, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones. Ed was an outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and enjoying the beauty of nature. He served in the United States Navy. He was a poet, philosopher and an avid reader. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward H. Killgore, Sr. and wife...
James Larry Reaves
May 29, 2011
James Larry Reaves, age 58, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Biloxi. He was born in Greenwood, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, Persian Gulf and Iraqi Freedom retiring after 23 years. He served 11years as an Independent Duty Corpman providing...
Joel Cottrell
May 29, 2011
Joel Alvin "Joe" Cottrell, 83, of Ocean Springs, passed into the arms of God on Sunday, May 29, 2011. Mr. Cottrell was born in Ashton, RI to the late Joel and Agnes Cottrell of Winthrop, ME on June 14, 1927. He was a Navy veteran from WWII serving aboard the U.S.S. Casco APV-12. He settled in Ocean Springs in 1959...
Johnnie Louie Neeley, USAF Retired E 6
May 28, 2011
John was born March 7, 1933, in Birmingham, AL, to John Otis Neeley and Elise Dollahite Neeley and died May 28, 2011, at the Ocean Springs Hospital of a massive heart attack. He was 78 years old. He enlisted in the Air Force in May 1948 at the young age of fifteen. He received his initial training at Lackland AFB,...
James Edward Ryan
May 28, 2011
James Edward Ryan, 62, of Ocean Springs, passed into the arms of God on Saturday, May 28, 2011. He was born in Galveston, TX to the late Harry and Inez Bosarge Ryan on February 27, 1949. "Jimmy" will be remembered as a sentimental, hard working family man who was a caring and light hearted person. He retired after 30 years...
Bruce Pabon
May 28, 2011
Mr. Bruce Pabon, age 67, of Monroe, N.C., died Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Monroe, NC. Mr. Pabon was a native of Columbus, GA., a former longtime resident of Ocean Springs and a resident of Charlotte, NC for five years. He was a member, former state deputy and former Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council. Mr. Pabon was...
William Herman Schram, Jr.
May 26, 2011
Mr. William Herman Schram, Jr., 68, of Winnona, MS, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, in Jackson, MS. Mr. Schram was born in St. Petersburg, FL and had been a resident of the coast for 64 years before moving to Winnona. He was formerly employed with the City of Biloxi Fire Department for 16 years. Mr. Schram was preceded in death...
Patricia Ora Marie
May 25, 2011
Patricia Ora Marie, 98, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Mrs. Marie was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a housewife and worked at the Saenger Theatre in Biloxi. Mrs. Marie is preceded in death by her husbands, Elmer O'Neal and Vincent Marie; daughter, Jackalyn Rigel Lockett. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy...
Major Henry R. Lytle, Jr., USAF Retired
May 25, 2011
Major Henry R. Lytle, USAF Retired, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2011. Major Lytle was a resident of Biloxi since 1967. He was a communications officer and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He retired from Keesler Air Force Base after 23 years of service. Major Lytle owned and managed rental property in Biloxi....
Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks
May 25, 2011
Force Master Chief James D. "Jimmy" Fairbanks, age 59 of Gulfport, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 in Mobile, Al. A member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, he was the son of Thomas and Marie Fairbanks and was born and raised on the White Earth Indian Reservation in Northern Minnesota. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine...
Arthur J. McCaleb, Jr.
May 24, 2011
Mr. Arthur J. "Sonny" McCaleb, 90, of Biloxi died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Biloxi. Mr. McCaleb was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a graduate of Biloxi High School Class of 1938. He was employed with Bell South, with 38 years of service. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Mr. McCaleb was named Sun Herald's Good...
Catherine Biggs
May 24, 2011
Ms. Catherine Lipscomb Biggs, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS., died peacefully at home surrounded by family and dear friends after a courageous battle against cancer. Ms. Biggs was born on May 18, 1961, in Baton Rouge, LA. and was a native of Slidell, LA. and New Orleans, LA. She was living in Ocean Springs, MS at the time of...
Margaret Cecelia Brennan Myrick
May 24, 2011
Margaret Cecelia Brennan Myrick, 100, of Long Beach died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in Long Beach. She was born in Blockton, AL 1/1/11, & raised in Birmingham, AL. Graduated Massey Business College in Birmingham. Was employed with Civil Service in Birmingham and Mobile, AL and Gulfport, MS in the following positions: Special Orders Supervisor in Adjutant General’s Office, and Placement...
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