Obituaries
Claire Picard Richards
Sep 15, 2009
Clara Richards, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. Mrs. Richards was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She was devoted to her family and church. Mrs. Richards is preceded in death by her husband, Mouise Richards of Biloxi; son, Chris Richards; sister, Leona Seymour; brother, Cladma Picard; grandchildren, Richie...
Peggy Kennedy Sifers
Sep 15, 2009
Peggy Kennedy Sifers, age 71, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, September 15, 2009 in Gulfport. She was born in McHenry and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was a retired bridal consultant at Gayfer's. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her previous...
William James Ruspino
Sep 14, 2009
Mr. William James "Bill" Ruspino, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS, entered the Church Triumphant on Monday, September 14, 2009. A veteran of WWII, he served as a Naval Officer, notably on the U.S.S. Toro submarine. He moved to Ocean Springs in 1962 to open the Chevron Refinery, where he worked until his retirement. A charter member of Christus Victor...
Linda Adams Bell
Sep 13, 2009
Mrs. Linda Adams Bell, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, September 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bell was born in Tennessee, raised in Weir, MS., and was a resident of Ocean Springs for twenty one years. She was a member of Unity Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Gertrude Adams and...
Michael Dahl
Sep 13, 2009
Mr. Michael "Paw Paw" Dahl, age 66, of Vancleave, MS., died on Sunday, September 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Mary Dahl, a twin brother, James Dahl and grandson, Gerald Dahl III. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Dahl and Beth (Nui) Lester, two sons, Jerry (Carol) Dahl and James Dahl, two...
Amy Jo Lee
Sep 13, 2009
Miss. Amy Jo Lee, 70 years of age, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2009, in Biloxi. Amy was born in Biloxi and was a resident of the Gulf Coast most of her life. She was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church in Woolmarket. Amy was prceded in death by her parents, Floren and Vera Lee. She...
James (Seamus) Valentine Smith
Sep 12, 2009
James (Seamus) Valentine Smith, 81, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Jim was a native of Dublin, Ireland, born May 19, 1928. He immigrated to the United States in 1950. After a 25 year career in the United States Armed Services he retired in 1978. We will remember Jim for his honesty, integrity, genuine...
Charles Vincent Hook
Sep 12, 2009
Mr. Charles V. Hook, age 83, of Coden, AL, died Saturday, September 12, 2009, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Hook was a resident of Jackson County from 1963-2004, and was most recently a resident of Fowl River, AL. He retired from Chevron after 35 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in WWII and the Korean...
Frederick William Cherota, Sr.
Sep 12, 2009
Lt. Col. Frederick W. Cherota, Sr., USAF Retired, 92, passed away September 12, 2009. Frederick was in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years serving as a flight instructor, a pilot, Intelligence Officer and many other assignments including the Berlin Air Lift and the Korean Conflict. He was honored to serve under General Curtis Lemay with the Strategic Air Command,...
Lois Jeanette Sumrall
Sep 11, 2009
Lois Jeanette Sumrall, 76, of Gulfport died Friday, September 11, 2009 in Long Beach. Mrs. Sumrall was born in Meridian and had been a resident of the Coast since 1958. She was retired from Waste Management in Gulfport. Mrs. Sumrall was preceded in death by her parents John and Edna Stockman; a sister Ouida Ford; and brother Sonny Harper. She...
Teddy Wayne Scott
Sep 11, 2009
Mr. Teddy Wayne Scott, age 48, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Friday, September 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Scott was a longtime resident of the community and a self-employed carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Kay Scott Bradford. Survivors include his parents, Billie and Essie Scott of Ocean Springs,...
Stephen Sekul
Sep 11, 2009
Stephen Martin Sekul, II, a life long native of Biloxi died Friday, September 11, 2009. He was affectionately known as “Buzzy” to all his family and friends. Buzzy loved music and for years sang in the choir at Nativity BVM. He also loved to draw and paint and was active in “the arts” community when he was in good health....
Gary R. Fahnestock
Sep 10, 2009
Gary R. Fahnestock, age 58, of Saucier, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Jefferson, LA. He was born in Carlisle, PA and had been a resident of Saucier for two years having moved from Poplarville where he resided for five years. He was Baptist. He was a retired plumber and previously served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....
Dennis Arthur McGrury, Jr
Sep 9, 2009
Master Gunnery Sergeant Dennis A. McGrury Jr. USMC (Retired), age 48, of Ocean Springs, MS went on his final deployment on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Dennis honorably served his nation and the Marine Corps with both pride and patriotism for 26 years. He served and led Marines during a time of war and during a time of peace. However, more...
Kathleen Modick
Sep 8, 2009
Kathleen Modick, age 60, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in Gulfport. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and had been a resident of Gulfport since January 1997. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. She was a certified medical coder. Mrs. Modick was preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen and Michael J. Gunn;...
Ola Mae Rogers
Sep 7, 2009
Mrs. Ola Mae Herron Wooten Rogers, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, September 7, 2009, in D'Iberville, MS. Mrs. Rogers was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was born on April 1, 1932 in Sardis, MS to Louis & Octa Clark Herron. She owned and operated Ola's Snowballs for many years. She is preceded in death by...
Joseph Anthony Dimitry, Sr.
Sep 6, 2009
Mr. Joseph A. "Mr. Joe" Dimitry, Sr., 66, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Joe was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a lifelong resident of D'Iberville /St. Martin. Before retiring, he worked in the auto body repair business many years and was a classic car enthusiast. He was a charter member...
DeVeaux "Deedy" Walker Munro
Sep 5, 2009
DeVeaux (Deedy) Walker Munro, 87, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009, at home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Mrs. Munro was born in San Antonio, TX to the late Wilfred E. and Mrytle Wood Walker. Deedy grew up in New Orleans, LA, working at D.H. Holmes where she built a foundation in the retail fashion industry. In 1952, she moved with...
Timothy Gordon Bailey
Sep 4, 2009
Timothy G. Bailey, 55, of Biloxi died Friday, September 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Timothy was a resident of the Gulf Coast for 25 years and was of the Methodist faith. Preceded in death by his father, James Bailey. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Ann Bailey, mother, Wilma Bailey of Sedona, AZ, brother, James Theler (Kathie) Bailey of Kansas...
Lester Floyd Narbo
Sep 4, 2009
Mr. Lester Narbo, 82, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Lester was the son of the late Lester and Mary (Cooksie) Narbo. For many years the Narbo Family ran Globe News Store in downtown Biloxi. Later Lester worked at Dees Chevrolet where he was the top salesman for many years. He coached little league...
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