Obituaries

Joyce Faye Hill

Joyce Faye Hill

Jun 5, 2009

Mrs. Joyce Faye Hill, 71, of Biloxi, died Friday, June 5, 2009 in Gresham, Oregon. Mrs. Hill was born on Oct. 21, 1937 in Poplarville, MS to Floyd William & Jewel Edna Lee. She was a life member of the DAV Chapter 5 of Gulfport, a member of the VFW Post #2539, and a member of the Ladies Auxillary Post...

Harold Douglas Rainey

Harold Douglas Rainey

Jun 4, 2009

Harold D. Rainey, 79, of Biloxi died Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Harold was a longtime resident of D'Iberville, a member of the Moose Lodge and V.F.W. in D'Iberville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manny and Minerva Rainey and his son, Don Rainey. Survivors include his wife, Anna Becker Rainey of Biloxi, daughters, Vanja Whisenant of...

Samuel Jefferson Tindell

Samuel Jefferson Tindell

Jun 3, 2009

Samuel Jefferson Tindell, 88, of Gulfport, MS died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Tindell was born in 1920 and raised in Holmes County, FL where he met his future wife of 67 years, Mrs. Eunice B. Tindell. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served through WW II. Mr. & Mrs. Tindell settled in Biloxi and he...

Linda Kay Lorig

Linda Kay Lorig

Jun 3, 2009

Linda Kay Lorig, 68, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mrs. Lorig had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1978. She was a medical technician with Gulf Coast Orthopedic Center. She enjoyed needle point and spending time with her family. Mrs. Lorig is survived by her husband, John W. Lorig; three daughters, Lisa Cuttings, Julie...

Judy Rebecca Thweatt

Judy Rebecca Thweatt

Jun 2, 2009

udy St. Amant Thweatt, 55, of Gautier died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church of D'Iberville. Survivors include her daughters, Karen (John) Kulp, Diane Carroll, Regina (Eric) Balbo, Kelly (Samuel) Husley, sons, Paul St. Amant, Steven St. Amant, sisters, Hattie (Fred) Bellais, Roseanna (Pee Wee) Collier, brothers, Eddie Richey, J.W....

Carl D. Bunch

Carl D. Bunch

Jun 1, 2009

NCI Carl D. Bunch, (U.S. Navy Retired), 71, of Saucier, died Monday, June 1, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and had been a resident of Saucier for about 26 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1981 after over 27 years of military service and also retired from Veterans Administration on the Coast where...

Malva Louise Beasley Taylor

Malva Louise Beasley Taylor

Jun 1, 2009

Mrs. Malva Louise Beasley Taylor, age 77, of Lucedale, MS., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 1, 2009. Mrs. Taylor was born on April 24, 1932, in Vancleave, MS. She was a former member of the Magnolia Baptist Church in Vancleave and a current member of the Solid Rock Assembly of God in Lucedale. Mrs....

John Clifford Depew

John Clifford Depew

Jun 1, 2009

Mr. John Clifford Depew, age 45, of North Biloxi, MS., lost his battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 1, 2009, in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a 1981 graduate of Biloxi High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Depew and a brother, Kenny Depew. Survivors include his father, Clifford...

Duncan Eugene Noble

Duncan Eugene Noble

May 29, 2009

Duncan Eugene Noble, 70, of Vancleave, MS died on Friday, May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Noble was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was employed with Noble's Sawmill and Ingalls Shipbuilding. He later became a commercial shrimper. He enjoyed woodworking and working in his yard. He was a member of Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast. Mr. Noble...

Irene Willard Watson Little

Irene Willard Watson Little

May 28, 2009

Mrs. Irene Watson Little, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, May 28, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Little was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Gulf Hills Garden Club and Gulf Hills Women's Golf Association, where she achieved a hole in one. She loved animals. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Col. George Edward Little,...

Stephen Earl Jensen

Stephen Earl Jensen

May 27, 2009

Chief Petty Officer Stephen Earl Jensen, 66, U. S. Navy Retired, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Biloxi. Steve was born in Madelia, Minnesota, and had been a long time resident of the Coast. He was a retired U. S. Navy Seabees Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the U. S. Navy Fleet...

Kathleen Louise Nolte

Kathleen Louise Nolte

May 27, 2009

Mrs. Kathleen Martina Nolte, 64, of Biloxi passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Nolte was a graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing and she retired as a Critical Care Nurse Specialist after 32 years. The last 20 years of her nursing career were spent at the Biloxi V. A. Hospital. She is preceded in...

Edith Corrine Cates Desporte

Edith Corrine Cates Desporte

May 27, 2009

Mrs. Edith Cates Depsorte, 84, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Desporte was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a 1943 graduate of Daisy Vestry High School and formerly employed with Gayfer's Department Store as a sales associate. She was co-owner of Desporte Bakery and a member of East Howard Avenue Baptist...

Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr.

Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr.

May 27, 2009

Mr. Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr., age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Helm was born on April 1, 1925, in Gretna, LA. He was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1963. He married his wife, Bobbie Nell Bond Helm, on January 24, 1948, in Purvis, Lamar County, MS. Mr. Helm served with...

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

May 26, 2009

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey, 72, of Wellston, MI died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Wellston, MI. She was born in Hancock County and was a life long resident of the Coast until two years ago moving to Wellston, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Atlan Moran and Bertha Rester Niolet; her husband, Lee Daffin Harvey; two sons,...

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

May 26, 2009

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey, 72, of Wellston, MI died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Wellston, MI. She was born in Hancock County and was a life long resident of the Coast until two years ago moving to Wellston, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Atlan Moran and Bertha Rester Niolet; her husband, Lee Daffin Harvey; two sons,...

Peter John Yakovic

Peter John Yakovic

May 26, 2009

Peter John Yakovic, 74, of St. Martin died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Biloxi. Peter was born September 5, 1934. He was a Sr./MSGT, beloved husband and father. He will be sadly missed. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Janet Yakovic of St. Martin, sister, Helen Diamond of Cleveland, OH, sister-in-law, Liz Champagne of St. Martin, daughters and sons...

Olive Alice Bean

Olive Alice Bean

May 26, 2009

Mrs. Olive Alice Bean, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bean was a native of Maine and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs for 39 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F....

Mamie Robins

Mamie Robins

May 25, 2009

Mrs. Mamie Robins, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Robins was a member of Friendship Primative Baptist Church in Ringgold, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elder T.D. and Cindy Ball and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Robins of Acworth, GA., and Danny Robins...

Julia Ann Kennedy

Julia Ann Kennedy

May 25, 2009

Julia Ann Kennedy, 56, of Biloxi, died Monday, May 25, 2009 in Biloxi. Julia was born in Biloxi and she is the second of nine children to W.P. and Josephine Kennedy. She was a self taught artist and studied art at St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans where she graduated Cum Laude. She resided in New Orleans for 15...

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