Obituaries
Warren "Bo" Hornsby
Feb 18, 2009
Warren "Bo" Hornsby, Jr., 54, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Biloxi. Warren was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He attended Nativity BVM and Notre Dame High School where he was voted friendliest. He also attended Perkinston Jr. College where he played football. He had worked for Fisherman's Wharf Pier No. 22 in Galveston,...
Mary Ann Balius Fountain
Feb 17, 2009
Mary Ann Balius Fountain, 60, of Grey Court, SC, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2009, in SC. Mary Ann was preceded in death by her son, Jason Fountain and father, Guy Balius. She is survived by two sons, Josh and Donovan Fountain; three grandchildren, Ryan Sheckart, Joshua and Marisa Fountain; mother, Mary Balius; sister, Julie Widel; niece, Misty Widel; nephew,...
Mary Joann Fortner
Feb 17, 2009
Joann Fortner, 54, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 in Biloxi. Mrs. Fortner was a native and life long resident of Biloxi. She was a housewife. She is preceded in death by her parents Mary Ware and Marion "Crip" Richard; inlaws, Henry & Ella Fortner, and brother-in-law, Rusty Fortner. Mrs. Fortner is survived by her husband, Daniel Fortner; three...
Vernon Wayne King
Feb 15, 2009
Mr. Vernon W. King, 50, of the Vestry Community, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 15, 2009. Vernon was born in California and lived in Mississippi since he was 16 years old. He was employed with Jackson County Road Department. Vernon was a loving husband and father; a hard worker, an avid fisherman and friend to everyone he...
Geraldine T. Hill
Feb 14, 2009
Geraldine "Mimi" Gaisser Hill, 82, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on February 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. She will always be affectionately remembered as everyone's sweetheart. Mrs. Hill was born in Margerum, AL. She is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Hill, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Talmadge Gaisser, her sister, Martha Alice Sharpton, her brothers,...
Hilda Golden Sheneman
Feb 14, 2009
Hilda Golden Sheneman, 88, of Ocean Springs died Saturday morning, February 14, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Hilda had been a resident of the Ocean Springs Nursing Home for the past three years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward J. Sheneman. She is survived by her sisters, Wydell Hawkins of Forest, MS and Mrs. Miriam Gaspard of Thibodaux,...
James Lester Anderson
Feb 14, 2009
Mr. James L. Anderson, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Anderson was born in Biloxi and had been a longtime resident of the coast. James worked for many years as a mate in the off-shore industry, and in his off-time he enjoyed shrimping with his friends in the Mississippi and Louisiana waters....
Perry Lavaughn Jenkins
Feb 14, 2009
Mr. Perry L. Jenkins, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Jenkins was born in Hattiesburg, MS and had been a resident of the coast for the past 36 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a Baptist. He built a catfish pond in Ocean Springs and loved Go-Kart racing...
Lloyd Matthew "Frenchie" Landry
Feb 13, 2009
Mr. Lloyd "Frenchie" Landry, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Landry was born in Broussard, LA and had been a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WW II and a member of the Biloxi Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. "Frenchie" retired from the US postal...
Infant Matthew William Myers
Feb 13, 2009
Infant Matthew William Myers, 18 days old, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in Gulfport. Matthew was a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Christian James Myers. He is survived by his parents, William and Brigett Myers; brother, Price Samuel Myers; grandparents, James and Gerri Garringer, and William and Edie Myers; aunts, uncles...
Kathleen Pike Greeley
Feb 13, 2009
Mrs. Kathleen Pike Greeley, 85, of Ocean Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2009. Mrs. Greeley was a Greenwood resident for most of her life. She moved to the coast in 2001 to be with her children. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by...
Maureen Lunsford
Feb 12, 2009
Maureen "Mom" Lunsford, 71, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Lunsford is preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lunsford, and her daughter, Michelle Lunsford. She is survived by two daughters, Marla (Nathaniel) Wilson and Maria (Milo) Eckel; five sons, John Lunsford, Randy (Kristina) Lunsford, Eugene (Kallie) Lunsford, Mark (Melissa) Lunsford, and Michael Lunsford;...
Philip Earl Spurlin
Feb 12, 2009
Philip Earl Spurlin, 75, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009. Smsgt. Spurlin retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1980 where he had served for 28 years. He was a Vietnam veteran and received several meritorious decorations during his time of service. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY on April 26, 1933 to Prentis Lee and Buna...
James Perry Douglas
Feb 11, 2009
Mr. James Perry Douglas, age 64, of Laurel, MS., died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Douglas was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He eventually retired as a parts manager from Chris Posey Chevrolet in Laurel, MS. He was a wonderful husband, father,...
Raymond Andrew Burke
Feb 10, 2009
Raymond Andrew Burke, age 50, of Vancleave, MS., died Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in Biloxi, MS., after his battle with cancer. Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Ocean Springs with his family in 1976. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke and a brother, Bryan Burke. Survivors include his father, Richard Burke of Biloxi,...
Alton Ray Ball
Feb 9, 2009
Mr. Alton Ray Ball was called home to rest by our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 9, 2009. Called "Al" by his family and friends, he was born on August 27, 1935, in Leakesville, MS., but spent the majority of his life living on the Gulf Coast. Alton lived a full and active life. He was always busy with his...
Theresa Denise Taylor Sanchez
Feb 9, 2009
Theresa Taylor Sanchez, 47, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Orlando, FL and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 10 years. She was a wonderful person who loved people, especially children. Being a professional cosmetologist, she made many friends. She will be missed and cherished by all of her...
Laura Lynnette Neely Phillips
Feb 8, 2009
Mrs. Lynnette Neely Phillips, age 67, of Gulfport, died Sunday February 8, 2009 in Gulfport after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Miniola, TX. She attended The University of Mississippi and Mississippi College where she graduated with honors and a degree in English. She had been a resident of Gulfport since 1962 and taught...
Robert Joseph Askin
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Robert Joseph Askin, 79, surrounded by his family, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his home in Biloxi. Mr. Askin, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, attended Notre Dame School, and in his younger days enjoyed boxing. He became a Biloxi businessman in the 50's. He was a licensed plumbing and general contractor. He owned the first septic...
Paul E. Howington
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Paul E. Howington, 84, of Diamondhead, MS, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Howington was born in Rayville, LA, and had been a resident of the coast for the past 11 years. He was an avid golfer and member of the Jackson Civitan Club, owner and operator of Paul's Jewelry 32 years in Jackson, MS, and was...
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