Obituaries
Leon Frederick Striegel
May 10, 2009
Leon Frederick Striegel, affectionately known as “Doc,” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 10th in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend who lived life to the fullest and greatly enriched the lives of all he touched. Leon was born in Murphysboro, Illinois on April 4, 1923 to Alfred Joseph Striegel,...
Emmett Ray Thompson, Jr.
May 10, 2009
Emmett R. Thompson, Jr., 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2009. He had been a member of the community since 1967 and was a retired United States Air Force Veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict and Vietnam. Emmett retired from Civil Service as a Chief of Training Development in Air Traffic Control. He was a...
Robert Jude Davis
May 10, 2009
Robert Jude "Bobby" Davis, 65, died Sunday, May 10, 2009 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a carpenter who loved the outdoors and going to the river with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Robert is preceded in death by his mother and father, Eniz and Doyce Davis, two of his brothers, Donald and James...
William (Bill) Cham Schofield, Jr.
May 10, 2009
William Cham Schofield, Jr., (Bill) passed on to his heavenly home on May 10, 2009. Bill was born on July 30, 1944 in Gainesville, Florida. He was a resident of Biloxi for 27 years, retiring from the United States Air Force as a S/MSGT in 1986 and from civil service as a GS-9 in 2006 as a dental laboratory technician...
Gregory Allen Gaughf
May 9, 2009
Gregory Allen Gaughf, age 39, of Long Beach, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 in Mobile, AL. He was born in Jackson and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1996. He was Baptist. He loved wrestling, watching wrestling, and loved fishing, hunting, and Nascar. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Glen Gaughf. Mr. Gaughf is survived...
Miles Joseph Epperly
May 9, 2009
Miles Joseph Epperly, of D'Iberville passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2009 in Ocean Springs. He is survived by his parents, Travis and Brooke Epperly; brothers, Jackson Paul Moore and Reese Hayden Epperly; grandparents, Nancy and Steve Hayden, Sherry Epperly; great- grandparents, Dennis and Alta Higginbotham, Goldia Hayden, Arnold Joseph and Faye Fountain as well as Faye Matthews; Aunts and...
Mack Williams
May 9, 2009
Mack Williams, 82, of Latimer, died Saturday, May 9, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Williams was born on March 29, 1927 in Walnut Grove, (Leake County) Mississippi to A.J. & Pearl Williams. He served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was the owner of Williams Air Conditioning in St. Martin. He was a faithful...
Russell Roscoe Lunstrum, Jr.
May 8, 2009
Russell R. 'Doc' Lunstrum O.D. Lt/Col USAF Medical Service Corps Retired. Dr. Lunstrum was a graduate of Reed College, the University of Southern California, and the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. He was an Emaritus member of the American Optometric and Mississippi Optometric Associations. He entered military service in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1942 serving with the...
Sharon Suarez Edwards
May 7, 2009
Sharon Suarez "Sherry" Edwards, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends after a two year battle with cancer at the age of 52. Sherry was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She received her undergraduate degree from University of South Alabama and her masters of business administration from University of Southern Mississippi. She was employed as...
Betty Ann Premeaux
May 7, 2009
Mrs. Betty Ann Schollian Premeaux, 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away on May 7, 2009. She was born in Baltimore, MD on January 2, 1943. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family, loved to fish, was an avid quilter and loved working in her yard. She is preceded in death by her father, John August Schollian,...
Hazel Marie Williams
May 7, 2009
Hazel Marie Williams, 78 of N. Biloxi, died Thursday, May 7, 2009 in Biloxi. Hazel was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi for 25 years. She was a military wife for 22 years. Mrs. Williams was so deeply loved and will be missed forever. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Bobby...
Kathy Rushing Sconyers
May 6, 2009
Kathy Rushing Sconyers, 50, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Kathy was a loving, caring person with a heart of gold. She had a very out-going personality and never met a stranger. She also had a love for marine life and animals. Kathy is preceded in death by her father, Henry Rushing, Sr.; sister, Carroll Bradshaw. She is...
Rude Earl Blaylock, Jr.
May 6, 2009
Rude Earl Blaylock, Jr., 73, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Blaylock had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 37 years. He was a member of the Shriners. He was also a 20 year USAF Veteran. He loved nature and to travel. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Mr....
Daniel (Danny) Melvin Creel
May 6, 2009
Daniel (Danny) Melvin Creel, 65, native and resident of Biloxi passed away May 6, 2009 in Mobile, Alabama at USA Medical Center. Danny was born June 18, 1943, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1962. He was an active member of several local dance bands in the 60's including "The Crest" and "The Checkmates". His avid love of music, especially...
Pete M. Nicoladis
May 6, 2009
Pete M. Nicoladis, 80, of Gulfport died Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in Gulfport. Mr. Nicoladis was born in Gulfport, was a graduate of Gulfport High School, Class of '47 and a member of Club 47. He was also a graduate of MS State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He served in the US Army...
Gary L. Pixler
May 6, 2009
After a short battle with pancreatic/liver cancer, Gary L. Pixler, 63, of Ocean Springs, went home to be with the Lord on May 6, 2009, surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Marsha Pixler of San Antonio, Texas and the late Harry L. Pixler. He is survived by his wife of...
James Robert Martin, III
May 5, 2009
James Robert Martin, III, age 56, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, May 5, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born in Indianola, Ms and was a former resident of Lee, MA, and a resident of Gulfport since 2001. Mr. Martin was a master carpenter and furniture restorer. He loved his dogs Gracie and Rosie. He is survived by his wife, Maryann of...
Willard (Bill) Misner
May 5, 2009
Mr. Willard (Bill) Misner, age 94, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at Pine Meadows in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Misner was a retired Master Sergeant with 24 years of service in the military. He served in the Navy during WWll and in the Air Force in the Korean War. During active duty, he was stationed in Alaska,...
Benny DeSantis
May 5, 2009
Mr. Benny DeSantis, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Alabama. Mr. DeSantis was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1972 and retired from the U.S. Air Force and Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and was a member and usher at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He...
Mary Catherine Riddle Bennett
May 4, 2009
Mary Catherine Riddle Bennett of Biloxi passed away May 4 at age 88. She was born in Brent, Alabama, on January 11, 1921, to Sarah Ella nee Wheeler and James Davis Riddle. Mrs. Bennett's life centered around her home and family; trips with her husband, a Delta Airlines pilot; and the church. She was a faithful member of First United...
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