Obituaries

Michael Lowell Surber

Michael Lowell Surber

Nov 10, 2009

Michael L. Surber, 54, died at his home in Ocean Springs, MS on November 10th, 2009. Mike was born in Alexandria, VA on January 16, 1955 to Stephen B. Surber and Margaret G. Surber, both deceased. He grew up in Arlington, VA where he graduated from Wakefield High school in 1973. He worked at the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City,...

Tambra Terrell Harris

Tambra Terrell Harris

Nov 9, 2009

Tambra Terrell Harris, 27, of Gulfport, passed away Monday, November 9, 2009 in Gulfport, MS. Tambra was born January 11, 1982 to Ms. Deneice L. Harris and the late Mr. Robert Terrell Winters. Tambra was a resident of Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School Class of "2000". She attended the University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS....

Leonard Edward "Len" Drozal

Leonard Edward "Len" Drozal

Nov 8, 2009

Leonard Edward "Len" Drozal, 88, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Washington D.C. He was born in Shenandoah, PA and was a resident of Gulfport before moving to Washington. He was the former service manager at Wallace Business Machines. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Marine Corp in the South Pacific for thirty months....

Irene Mary Gonsoulin Strawn

Irene Mary Gonsoulin Strawn

Nov 8, 2009

Mrs. Irene Gonsoulin Strawn, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, November 8, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Strawn was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a life member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and retired from the Broadwater Hotel Restaurant as a hostess after 35 years of employment. She was a lifelong supporter of St. Jude...

Elizabeth Louise Smith

Elizabeth Louise Smith

Nov 8, 2009

Elizabeth Louise Smith, 67, of Biloxi, MS died on Sunday, November 8, 2009. Mrs. Smith was a dedicated military spouse, traveling and moving for over 20 years. She had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 2005 where she attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was a dedicated homemaker, wife and mother. She enjoyed sewing and...

Robert N. McClendon

Robert N. McClendon

Nov 8, 2009

Lt. Col. Robert N. McClendon( USAF, Retired) 76, of Pass Christian, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 in Pass Christian. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Carol Knost McClendon of Pass Christian; three daughters, Jeanne Kathleen Breazeal, Melissa M. Boji, and Robin E. Broyles; a son, John A. McClendon; a brother, Joe Neal McClendon; and six grandchildren. The visitation will...

Donna Marie Lewis Jackson

Donna Marie Lewis Jackson

Nov 7, 2009

Ms. Donna Marie Lewis-Jackson of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Gulfport. Ms. Lewis was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Barbara Ann Lewis and Leola Lewis. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Lee Lewis, Sr.; aunt, Claudette Walker of Queens, NY; sister, Claudette Lewis; brother,...

Frank Harrell Tillman, Sr.

Frank Harrell Tillman, Sr.

Nov 7, 2009

Mr. Frank Harrell Tillman, 77, of D'Iberville, MS, died Saturday, November 7, 2009, in D'Iberville. Mr. Tillman was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and worked as a pipefitter. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Tillman was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Jennie Alvis Tillman. He...

Carl Arsane Budinich, Sr.

Carl Arsane Budinich, Sr.

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Carl Arsane Budinich, Sr., passed away Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Budinich was born in Biloxi, MS, on January 6, 1917. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Alma Rebecca Lewis Budinich; parents, John and Catherine Battaya Budinich; sisters, Antonia "Plucky" Budinich Malone and Hilda Budinich McAllister;...

Wallace Wayne Randolph

Wallace Wayne Randolph

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Wallace "Wayne" Randolph, 67, of Vancleave, died Friday, November 6, 2009, in Vancleave. Mr. Randolph was born in Belmont, MS and had been a resident of the Coast for the past 60 years. He retired from Gulf Office Supply and was a member of Ft. Bayou Baptist Church. He was also a member of Bailey Farm Hunting Club. Mr....

Sandra Ann Lopez Dubaz

Sandra Ann Lopez Dubaz

Nov 6, 2009

Mrs. Sandra Lopez Dubaz, 59, of N. Biloxi, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Dubaz was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and employed with Northrup-Grummon as a senior designer. She was a Catholic. Mrs. Dubaz was preceded in death by her parents, Webb and Berniece Lopez,...

Eduard Van Thiel

Eduard Van Thiel

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Eduard Van Thiel, age 80, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, November 6, 2009 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Van Thiel was a resident of Ocean Springs, MS for the past 10 years. He loved the military and his hobby of boxing. He fought in the Korean War and was a member of the Army and Merchant Marines. Survivors include...

Edward J. "Eddie" Bellman

Edward J. "Eddie" Bellman

Nov 6, 2009

Mr. Edward J. "Eddie" Bellman, 89, of D'Iberville, MS, died Friday, November 6, 2009, in D'Iberville. Mr. Bellman was born in Ocean Springs, MS and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WW II and worked in real estate. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral. Mr. Bellman was...

Alvin Leslie "Buddy" Lundy, Jr.

Alvin Leslie "Buddy" Lundy, Jr.

Nov 5, 2009

Mr. Alvin Leslie "Buddy" Lundy, Jr., 51, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at a local hospital Thursday, November 5, 2009. Mr. Lundy was born in Mobile, AL and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a Biloxi High School graduate and retired from the U. S. Coast Guard. He worked in Construction along the Gulf Coast and loved...

Thomas Woodrow Grogan

Thomas Woodrow Grogan

Nov 5, 2009

Mr. Thomas Woodrow Grogan, 79, of Wiggins, MS, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Grogan was a native of Arkansas and had been a longtime resident of San Antonio, TX before moving back to South Mississippi 15 years ago. He was a retired Master Sergeant from the U. S. Air Force. Mr. Grogan was preceded in death by...

Marian Katherine Walling

Marian Katherine Walling

Nov 4, 2009

Marian Katherine (Gallman) Walling, 65, of Biloxi, Miss., died on November 4, 2009, at Select Specialty Hospital. She was born in Evansville, Ind., to Marion and Eva Gallman. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1962 and attended the University of Evansville. Mrs. Walling was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Eva Marie Woodard. Mrs. Walling is survived...

Ethel Johanna Seidule

Ethel Johanna Seidule

Nov 4, 2009

thel "Janet" Seidule, 82, of Biloxi, MS was called to her Maker on Wednesday, November 4, 2009. Mrs. Seidule had been a resident of Biloxi since 1962. She formerly worked with Gayfer's Department Store. She was a charter member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and had been actively involved with the choir, Alter Society and Crusillo. Mrs. Seidule was also...

Betty J. Thompson

Betty J. Thompson

Nov 3, 2009

Betty J. Thompson, age 85, of D'Iberville, MS, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Greenbriar Nursing Center in D'Iberville, MS. Mrs. Thompson was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in Bradford, PA, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church also in Bradford, PA. She attended church services and Sunday School at the McClellan Road Baptist Church...

Bettye Jean Owen

Bettye Jean Owen

Nov 3, 2009

Bettye Jean Owen, age 43, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009 in Biloxi. She was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving, caring person. She liked cartoons and Sponge Bob Square Pants. She was preceded in death by her mother, Harmony Owen. She is survived by four brothers , Jerry,...

James Franci Defreitas

James Franci Defreitas

Nov 3, 2009

James Francis DeFreitas, 80, of Biloxi died Tuesday, November 3, 2009. Mr. DeFreitas was born in Lowell, MA on January 6, 1929 and had lived on the MS Gulf Coast most of his life. He was retired Air Force and worked in Civil Service. He enjoyed golf, bowling, exercising , reading and he really loved cookouts with the family. Survivors...

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