Obituaries

Janet Lee Hamilton Wood

Janet Lee Hamilton Wood

Feb 21, 2011

Mrs. Janet Lee Hamilton Wood, 52, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, February 21, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Wood was born August 8, 1958 in New Orleans, LA and had been a longtime resident of the coast. She Attended Christ Episcopal Day School in Bay St. Louis and graduated from Bay High School in 1976. She was a 1980 graduate of...

Wendy Carol Clinton Arguelles

Wendy Carol Clinton Arguelles

Feb 21, 2011

Wendy Carol Clinton Arguelles, 34, of George County, MS died Monday, February 21, 2011 in George County. Wendy was born in Biloxi, MS and was a resident of George County with her husband and two daughters. Wendy was a devoted wife and mother of two. She touched the hearts of many and always loved to be with family. She will...

Helen Theresa Flanagan

Helen Theresa Flanagan

Feb 19, 2011

Mrs. Helen Theresa Flanagan, 90, of Humble, TX, died Sat., 2-19-11 2011, in Humble. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Flanagan, and her parents. Survivors are her daughter Rose Ann (Rob) Dunn of Humble, sister, Sylvia Nicholson of Boca Raton, FL; brother, John Racik of Edwardsville, PA; and two grandchildren, Devin Dunn and Dylan Dunn of...

Kathryn Reagan

Kathryn Reagan

Feb 18, 2011

Kathryn Amelia Dowdy (Kay) Reagan, age 91, and resident of Long Beach since 1960, died on February 18, 2011. She was born on December 19, 1919 in Springfield, Missouri, and spent her early years in Oklahoma City. Kay is preceded in death by her parents, John James Dowdy and Maud Jackson Dowdy, and her brother Homer Dowdy all of Oklahoma...

Hilda Elizabeth Comfort

Hilda Elizabeth Comfort

Feb 16, 2011

Hilda Elizabeth Comfort, 94, of Gulfport died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Gulfport. Mrs. Comfort was born in Lexington, NC and had been a resident of Gulfport about 40 years. She was a graduate of USM, a retired libarian, and a member of First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Comfort, her sister,...

Tex Locklar

Tex Locklar

Feb 16, 2011

Tex Locklar, 74, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Tex was born in New Brockton, AL on April 7, 1936 to Donald and Ruth Locklar. He was the eldest of three children. In 1943, his family moved to Kenner, LA. He graduated from Kenner High School in 1954. He then attended Louisiana State University, where he graduated...

Jennifer Korn Gill

Jennifer Korn Gill

Feb 15, 2011

Jennifer Korn Gill, 53, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at her home in Woolmarket. She is preceded in death by her father, John L. Korn, Sr.; grandfather, Ross Anderson and grandmother, Mable Anderson. Jennifer is survived by her mother, Mary Korn; brother, John (Karen) Korn, Jr.; twin brother, Jeff (Jayne) Korn; sister, Kim (Billy) Williams; three...

Brenda Joy Lane

Brenda Joy Lane

Feb 15, 2011

Mrs. Brenda Joy Lane, age 62, of Vancleave, MS., died Tuesday, February 15, 2011 in Ocean Springs, MS. Brenda was born in Biloxi and was a longtime resident of Vancleave. She was a member of Latimer Assembly of God Church and a member and secretary of South Mississippi Mule and Horse Association. Brenda enjoyed baking, sewing and gardening. She is...

Milton Bishop

Milton Bishop

Feb 13, 2011

Milton "Man" Bishop, age 72, of Pascagoula, MS., died Sunday, February 13, 2011. Mr. Bishop was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS. He was retired from the US Navy where he served on the USS Enterprise during Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Sarah Bishop; daughter, Kristine Bishop of Topeka, KS; brother, John "Beau" Bishop of Pascagoula, MS; two...

Clifford "Joey" Joseph Tabary

Clifford "Joey" Joseph Tabary

Feb 12, 2011

Clifford “Joey” Joseph Tabary, 54, of Lucedale, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 when God took his pain away. Joey was a 1976 graduate of St. Martin High School. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Alise “Mickey” Cummins; Denise, the mother of their three daughters and son: Michelle (Brian) Martin, Athena...

Clara Comeaux

Clara Comeaux

Feb 12, 2011

Clara Comeaux, 68, of Biloxi, MS graduated to her heavenly home on February 12, 2011. She was born in Sicily Island Louisiana on August 6, 1942 to Elizabeth and Clyde Polk. She married Milton Gary Comeaux on May 1, 1960. Together they raised a family. Mrs. Clara spent many years teaching children of the love of Christ. She taught Children’s...

Lily Mae Harper

Lily Mae Harper

Feb 10, 2011

Lily M. Harper, age 84, went home to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 10, 2011. Lily was born in Kansas on October 3, 1926. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. She enjoyed breakfast at McElroy's of Ocean Springs, Thrift Stores and all her friends at the Villa Maria. She was preceded in death by...

Marie Louise Broussard

Marie Louise Broussard

Feb 10, 2011

Marie Anglada Broussard, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, February 10, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Broussard was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral and retired from Biloxi Police Department where she was employed as a dispatcher. She was a member of the Fleur...

Jean Harris

Jean Harris

Feb 10, 2011

Mrs. Jean Harris, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, February 10, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Harris was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston and Hattie Coleman, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her husband...

Claudia Miles

Claudia Miles

Feb 9, 2011

Mrs. Claudia Mayfield Miles, 89, died peacefully at Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, AL on February 9, 2011, with her family at her side. She was a native of Laurel, MS, former resident of Brewton, AL and Gulfport, MS and a resident of Daphne, AL for the past five years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Murl Miles; her...

Eileen Price Cargill

Eileen Price Cargill

Feb 9, 2011

Eileen Price Cargill, 83, of Biloxi, MS went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Mrs. Cargill was a resident of Biloxi for the past 19 years. She served beside her husband in ministry for 40 years. She enjoyed gardening and helping other people with whatever they needed. Mrs. Cargill was dedicated in service to the Lord...

Edward "Babe" Franklin

Edward "Babe" Franklin

Feb 9, 2011

Edward "Babe" Franklin, 95, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Mr. Franklin was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Franklin is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Daisy Deakle Franklin; wife, Nelta Lopez Franklin; sister, Hazel Bounds; brother, Joseph Franklin. He is survived by his sons, Gerald...

Richard Giles

Richard Giles

Feb 8, 2011

Richard Everett Giles, age 76, of Saucier, died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 in Saucier. He was born in Blue Ridge, VA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1990. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Long Beach. He retired in 1971 from the U.S.. Navy as a YNC after over 20 years of...

Manuel Andrew "Andy' Papania, Sr.

Manuel Andrew "Andy' Papania, Sr.

Feb 7, 2011

Manuel Andrew "Andy" Papania, Sr., age 81, of Gulfport, died Monday, February 7, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of St. John High School and Loyola University in New Orleans. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church where he was a member and Past Great Knight of...

David Earl Hall

David Earl Hall

Feb 6, 2011

David E. Hall, 66, died on February 6, 2011 in Gulfport, MS, the day after his 20th wedding anniversary. David worked as a Paramedic for AMSERV Ambulance Service and assistant coroner in Jackson County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ann Hall. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Patricia, who was with him...