Obituaries
Joel "Joe Boy" Williams
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Joel "Joe Boy" Williams, 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away February 8, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Williams was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was formerly employed with Baricev's Restaurant in Biloxi and ran the concession stand on Ship Island at one time. Before he retired he was employed at the Grand Casino...
Richard Patrick Keleher, Sr.
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Richard Patrick Keleher, Sr., 65, of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Moss Point. Mr. Keleher was born and raised in Madison, South Dakota. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1961, was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He fell in love with the Gulf Coast, where he met and...
Carrie Parker Hawkins
Feb 8, 2009
Ms. Carrie Parker Hawkins, 85, of Biloxi, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Ms. Hawkins was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester R. Hawkins; her parents, William and Mary Alice Parker; two brothers, Thomas and Edward Parker, and two sisters, Norwin Feranda and Thelma...
Oscar Lee Noble, Sr.
Feb 8, 2009
Oscar Lee Noble, Sr. 78, was born May 29, 1930, died February 8, 2009 at his home in Biloxi surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Noble was a master carpenter and worked many years as a construction superintendent on projects in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners of America United Brotherhood...
Charles S. Marchelos
Feb 7, 2009
Mr. Charles S. Marchelos, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Marchelos, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, was born in New York, New York. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII serving aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Vanacore Marchelos of Ocean Springs, two daughters, Elaine Marchelos...
Gilman Luther Graves, Jr.
Feb 7, 2009
Mr. Gilman Luther Graves, Jr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Graves was a resident of the community since June of 1979. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of New York University. Mr. Graves was a retired Mechanical Engineer and was a member of the Fellow American...
Aurora L. Johnston
Feb 4, 2009
Aurora L. Johnston, our beloved matriarch and friend peacefully passed away on February 4, 2009 at her home in Long Beach, MS surrounded by family and friends. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her, but her glorious spirit and loving heart will live on forever. Aurora was born in Jacksonville, FL on July 16, 1916 and later...
Alan Dean Layne
Feb 4, 2009
Alan Layne, 49 of Biloxi died Wednesday, February 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Alan was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He had a free spirit with a big heart. He was a hard worker. Alan was a loving son, brother and friend to all who knew him. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Robert Layne, sister, Michelle...
Jewel Mae Seymour
Feb 3, 2009
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jewel Mae Seymour, 78, announces her passing on February 3, 2009. She left this world peacefully to be with her Lord and Saviour, after a long illness surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Reginald L. Seymour. They were life long residents of D'Iberville. Together they...
Lela Firth Dunn
Feb 2, 2009
Lela Firth Dunn, 92, of Clementon, N.J. died Monday, February 2, 2009 in Clementon, N.J. Lela was formerly a longtime resident of Biloxi and a former member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Biloxi. Preceded in death by her 1st husband, Fred Firth, 2nd husband, Thomas Dunn, parents, Robert and Mary Boatwright, son, Charles Firth, sisters, Mittie King, Mary Boatwright,...
Ruth Marie Bowen-Tobias
Feb 1, 2009
Ruth Bowen Tobias, age 70, of Ocean Springs, passed away at her residence surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, February 1, 2009. Mrs. Tobias was formerly of Bath and Isle Au Haut, ME. She has been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past twenty five years. She was a member and past president of Lady's Auxiliary of BPOE...
Richard Gordon Hunt, Sr.
Feb 1, 2009
Richard Gordon Hunt, Sr., 66, of Biloxi, died Sunday, February 1, 2009 in Biloxi. Richard was a resident of the Gulf Coast for 38 years and a native of Woodbridge, NJ. Richard retired as M/SGT from the U.S.A.F. after 26 years of service. He worked 16 years in Civil Service before retiring from the Naval Construction base in Gulfport. Richard...
L. Arline Willis Waits
Feb 1, 2009
Mrs. L. Arline Willis Waits, 75, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, February 1, 2009, in Biloxi. Mrs. Waits was a native of Roswell, New Mexico and had been a resident of the coast for the past 58 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Waits was preceded in death by her husband, Allen R. Waits. She...
Deanna Mary Castello Evans
Jan 31, 2009
Deanna Castello Evans, age 69, peacefully left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at her home in Larue, MS. She will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Her kind spirit and gracious ways were a blessing to all she touched. Deanna was often referred to as an angel...
Conard James Ferguson
Jan 31, 2009
Mr. Conard James Ferguson, 93, of St. Martin, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2009, surrounded by his loving family in Vancleave. Mr. Ferguson was preceded in death by his wife, Willmetti Ferguson; son, Carlton Ferguson of Vancleave; brother, Thomas "Pete" Ferguson of St. Martin; and sister, Doris Kasovich of Biloxi. He is survived by his daughter, Elzie Mae Davis of...
Hilary Lawrence Hengen
Jan 31, 2009
Mr. Hilary Lawrence Hengen, 90, of Portsmouth, Ohio, died Saturday, January 31, 2009, in Portsmouth. Mr. Hengen was a native of Biloxi and served in the U. S. Navy as a Lt. Commander during WW II and the Korean Conflict. He was a retired professor from Kent State University. Mr. Hengen was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Hengen;...
Joan A. Sumner (Lt. Col. U.S.A.F. Retired)
Jan 30, 2009
Lt. Col. Joan A. Sumner, U.S.A.F. (Retired) was born in Poultney, VT., on April 28, 1931 and passed away on January 30, 2009. Trained as a surgical nurse at Mass General, with a Masters in Nursing from University of Pennsylvania, she was a 21-year career member of the Air Force with over 4,000 logged hours of MediVac flight time during...
Frank G. Owens, Sr.
Jan 30, 2009
Mr. Frank George Owens, Sr., 58, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, January 30, 2009, in Lucedale. Mr. Owens was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was born November 15, 1950. He will be cremated and a private service will be held. Mr. Owens was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Geraldine Halula; sister, Cathrine Zacharias; and a half-sister,...
John Franklin Forbish
Jan 29, 2009
Mr. John Franklin Forbish, 67, of Biloxi, MS, died suddenly Thursday, January 29, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Forbish was born in Natchez, MS and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. Most recently, John worked in the casino industry, making many friends among his co-workers and customers in Las Vegas and Biloxi....
Lillian Landry Siudak
Jan 29, 2009
Lillian Landry Siudak, 94, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, January 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Lillian was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and lived the last 15 years in Ocean Springs. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Siudak and her parents, Emile and Cora...
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