Obituaries

Anthony Albert Toncrey, Jr.

Anthony Albert Toncrey, Jr.

Mar 31, 2009

Anthony A. Toncrey, Jr., 66, of Moss Point was taken by the angels on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in Pascagoula. Anthony was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was originally from D'Iberville but had been living in Moss Point for the past 37 years. He graduated in 1960 from D'Iberville High School and loved bowling, fishing, dancing and...

Matilda Alberta Ruth Hill-Rogers

Matilda Alberta Ruth Hill-Rogers

Mar 30, 2009

Matilda Alberta Ruth Hill Rogers, 73 of Goose Creek, South Carolina, joined our Father in Heaven on Monday, March 30, 2009. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School, Biloxi, MS, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Goose Creek, SC and The Red Hat Society and Homemakers Club of Boles, AR. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Paul Scott Smith

Paul Scott Smith

Mar 30, 2009

Paul Scott Smith, known as Scott to his family and friends, age 82, passed on to the Lord, March 29, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. He is the beloved brother of Dorothy Smith Tinsler of Biloxi. Scott was a WW II Veteran serving with the US Army. After the war he worked for several railroads, NY Central, Penn Central, Conrail and...

Ruby Moss Statham

Ruby Moss Statham

Mar 30, 2009

Mrs. Ruby Statham, 100, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Statham was a former resident of St. Petersburg, FL and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 20 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Biloxi. Her life was dedicated to serving her Lord through various ministries of...

John Richard Blossman

John Richard Blossman

Mar 30, 2009

John Richard Blossman, a well-known Gulf Coast businessman and community leader died of cancer Monday morning, March 30, 2009, at his home in Ocean Springs. He was 65. John lived a meaningful life and was a blessing to his family and all who knew him. He will be remembered for his kind, gentle way and his humility. His spirituality served...

Aiden Gabriel Sullivan

Aiden Gabriel Sullivan

Mar 28, 2009

Aiden Gabriel Sullivan, age 15 months passed from this world to the next on March 28, 2009. Beloved son of Alicia Scarborough Sullivan and James Brennan Sullivan of Biloxi Mississippi. He is survived by his parents, Alicia and Brennan; his maternal grandparents Christine Scarborough, ‘Nana’ and Grandpa “Lennie” Melhuish, Grandfather Robert A. Scarborough “Poppa” and Darrell “Pappy” Mount;Uncle Robert “Drew”...

Jessie Movita Sapia

Jessie Movita Sapia

Mar 27, 2009

Mrs. Jessie Movita Sapia, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, March 27, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Sapia was born in Manilla, Arkansas and raised in Flint, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her son, Edward Michael Sapia; mother, Virginia Pustelnik; and step-father, Chester Pustelnik from Flint, MI. She is survived by her husband, Edward B. Sapia; daughter, Carrie...

Percy Lee Bell, Sr.

Percy Lee Bell, Sr.

Mar 27, 2009

Mr. Percy Lee Bell, Sr., 59, of Biloxi died Friday, March 27, 2009. On March 27, 1950, Mr. Percy Lee Bell, Sr. was born to the late Mr. Tom and Bertha Bell in Humphreys County Mississippi. He joined the Army in 1968 at the age of 17. He served 11 years and 1 tour in Vietnam and medically retired in...

Stanford F. Browning

Stanford F. Browning

Mar 24, 2009

Stanford Browning, 53, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father, Fred Browning. He is survived by his mother, Mary Young; two brothers, Tony Browning and Mike Young; daughter, Christina Pinckard and grandmother, Juanita Bilbo. He will be greatly missed. Services will be held at Belle Fountain Baptist Church on...

Marjorie Bailey Daniel

Marjorie Bailey Daniel

Mar 23, 2009

Marjorie Bailey Daniel, age 87, of Gulfport, died Monday, March 23, 2009 in Mobile, AL. She was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport, moving to Mobile following Hurricane Katrina. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport and a former member of the Gulfport Yacht Club, Broadwater Country Club, Bayou Bluffs Tennis Club, Gulfport Junior Auxiliary, and...

Leon A. "Bobby" Brooks

Leon A. "Bobby" Brooks

Mar 22, 2009

Retired Lt. Col. Leon A. “Bobby” Brooks, a man of family, faith and country, died Sunday at his Biloxi home at 94. He leaves an extended family legacy of 23, including great-great grandchildren. Bob is remembered for his generosity, his mentoring of the younger generations, his sense of humor, his infectious positive attitude, belief in God and unstoppable patriotism. He...

Virginia Nell Orr

Virginia Nell Orr

Mar 22, 2009

Jennie Johnson Orr, 56, of St. Martin, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 22, 2009. She was born on August 8, 1953 in Davenport, Iowa. She most enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by father, Carl Johnson and brother, Cecil Cowden. Survivors include: her loving husband of 40...

Albert Ragusin Flickner

Albert Ragusin Flickner

Mar 22, 2009

Mr. Albert Ragusin Flickner, 58, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, March 22, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Flickner was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a civil service employee at the Sea Bee Navy Base in Gulfport. He was a member of Cedar Lake United Methodist Church. Mr. Flickner was...

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr.

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr.

Mar 21, 2009

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr. passed away March 21, 2009 at his home located in Hancock County, Ms. on land that he treasured. He was born in Shreveport, La. His early years were spent in the oil boom towns of Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico, settling in Conroe, Texas, where he graduated from high school. He attended Louisiana Tech University and...

Gerald Franklin Humphrey

Gerald Franklin Humphrey

Mar 20, 2009

Mr. Gerald F. Humphrey, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, March 20, 2009, in Pascagoula. Mr. Humphrey was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and had been a resident of the Coast for the past 17 years. He was a retired U. S. Army Veteran and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Masonic Lodge . Mr....

John Albert Watson

John Albert Watson

Mar 20, 2009

John A. Watson, age 60, a life long resident of Gulfport, died Friday Mar. 20, 2009 in Gpt. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Ann, and four sons, Terry, John Jr., Clarence, and Don, all of Gulfport. A memorial service will be at 11am Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 at Good Deeds Com. Cen., Gpt. View and sign register book...

Tina Marie Seitz

Tina Marie Seitz

Mar 19, 2009

Mrs. Tina Marie Vargas Seitz, age 51, of Gautier, MS., died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Gautier. Mrs. Seitz was a loving wife, mother and devoted grammie to her ten grandchildren. She was a longtime resident of the community, a homemaker and was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Mae Vargas, sister, Sheila Teague and...

Herbert Broussard

Herbert Broussard

Mar 18, 2009

Herbert "Check" Broussard, 83, of Biloxi, MS, joined our Father in Heaven on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Mr. Broussard was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, with a special fondness for his stint aboard the USS Maginty. He...

Lee Taylor Fayard, Sr.

Lee Taylor Fayard, Sr.

Mar 17, 2009

Lee T. Fayard, Sr. 90, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Mr. Fayard was a lifelong resident of Woolmarket. He retired from the Gulfport Cresote Plant. He was a lifelong member of Coalville United Methodist Church and attended White Plains Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, beekeeping and giving honey to his friends. His greatest enjoyment...

Edwina Alice Schmidt

Edwina Alice Schmidt

Mar 17, 2009

Edwina Alice Schmidt, 70 of Hudson, FL died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Edwina was a world traveler on cruises with her sister, Pat. She participated in online and table Pinochle Tournaments. Edwina was a member of Club Wildwood, a loving mother and sister. Mrs. Schmidt was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Henry J....

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