Obituaries

Rizal DeoCampo

Rizal DeoCampo

Jul 13, 2008

Mr. Rizal DeoCampo, 50, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. DeoCampo was born in Vietnam and had been a resident of Biloxi since 1999. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral. He is survived by his wife, Hanh DeoCampo; daughters, Renee DeoCampo and Rachel DeoCampo; son, Ryan DeoCampo, all of Biloxi; his father,...

Marian Louise Geiser

Marian Louise Geiser

Jul 13, 2008

Mrs. Marian Arcement Geiser, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, July 13, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Geiser, known to many as "Granny", was born April 6, 1928, in Violet, Louisiana and has been a resident of Biloxi for the past 62 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rene and Esma Savoy Arcement; four brothers, Rene, Jr., Marcel,...

Esther Mae Roberts Stanford

Esther Mae Roberts Stanford

Jul 11, 2008

Mrs. Esther Mae Roberts Stanford, 84, of N. Biloxi, MS, went to be with the Lord, Friday, July 11, 2008, in Pascagoula. Mrs. Stanford was born in Wiggins, MS and had been a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a devoted mother with never ending love for her eight children and so many others. Her life is not...

Jim Archie DeSilvey

Jim Archie DeSilvey

Jul 10, 2008

Jim Archie DeSilvey, 53, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, July 10, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. DeSilvey was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a US Army Veteran and also a Boat Captain. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Biloxi. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mena DeSilvey; sister, Arnell Knowles....

Willie "Bill" S. Smith

Willie "Bill" S. Smith

Jul 10, 2008

Mr. Willie "Bill" Smith, age 85, of Gulfport, died Thursday July 10, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Smith was a native of Port Arthur, TX and was a long time resident of Gulfport. He retired from the United States Air Force after twenty three years of service as an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He...

Joseph S. Rogers

Joseph S. Rogers

Jul 9, 2008

Joseph S. Rogers, 79, of Vancleave, MS died on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Rogers was a native of Vancleave, MS. He served in the US Navy from 1950 thru 1954 and was discharged as a 3rd Class Petty Officer. He worked for Greyhound from 1960 until 1969 as a driver. He also owned his own...

Rhonda Lee Truong

Rhonda Lee Truong

Jul 9, 2008

Rhonda L. Truong, 45, of Biloxi died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Biloxi. Survivors include her husband, Xi Truong, longtime companion, Johnny Harris, daughter, Teresa Mason, sons, Kevin and Bryce Truong, parents, Dennis and Marvel Peterson, brothers, Nathan and J.D. Peterson, sisters, Nannette Richards, Fawn Peterson, seven grandchildren, Natasha, Nicole, Jessica, Aaliyah, Alyssa, Alana, Ashton and lifelong friend, Peggy Marsh....

Jean Brown Peden

Jean Brown Peden

Jul 9, 2008

Jean Brown Peden, 77, beloved wife, friend,and mother, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Peden was born in Scott County on May 27, 1931 and attended elementary school in Morton. She began college at East Central Community College and received her BS degree and Master's Degree in education from Mississippi College. She completed work towards her PHD at...

Charlotte Claire Bozeman

Charlotte Claire Bozeman

Jul 9, 2008

Mrs. Charlotte Bozeman, 61, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Bozeman was a native of Tecumseh, Michigan and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. Survivors are her husband, James Bozeman of Biloxi; daughters, Kimberly McKay of Gulfport, Margaret Bozeman of Illinois, Paige Bozeman of Wampee, SC, and Lisa Bozeman of Longwood, NC; son, Michael...

Ret. Sr. Chief, Donald Waite Caillavet, Sr.

Ret. Sr. Chief, Donald Waite Caillavet, Sr.

Jul 8, 2008

Ret. Sr. Chief, Donald Waite Caillavet, Sr., 74 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, July 08, 2008. Donald was born June 25, 1934 in Buffalo, New York to the late, Frances A. and Evelyn Caillavet and was of the Catholic faith. Donald proudly served his country for twenty one years in the United States Navy, retired from Ingalls...

Ruby S. Smith

Ruby S. Smith

Jul 8, 2008

Ruby Catherine Smith, 79, of Biloxi died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in Biloxi. Ruby was a native of Franklin County, Mississippi and a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1967. She was employed at Mary Mahoney's Old French House as manager of Le Cabaret. She then went into the golf course industry for over 22 years. She retired from Sunkist...

Ernie Lee Bullen

Ernie Lee Bullen

Jul 8, 2008

Ernie Lee Bullen, 84, of Pass Christian died Tuesday, July 8, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a resident of Gulfport for 54 years and was a member of the Bricklayers Union since 1942. He was a deacon and active member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church, a 32 degree Mason and a member of Scottish Rites. He was preceded in death...

Judge Lawrence Semski

Judge Lawrence Semski

Jul 5, 2008

Lawrence Semski, 82, departed this life on July 5, 2008, in Biloxi, MS. Judge Semski was preceded in death by his parents, Peter Semski and Augusta Cruso Semski; his siblings, Agnes Semski Sekul, Lillian Semski Gill, Peter Semski and Annie Semski. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kay Pringle Semski and their six children, Lauren Semski Wahl;...

Thomas Francis Murray, Sr.

Thomas Francis Murray, Sr.

Jul 5, 2008

Thomas Francis Murray, Sr., age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008 in Ocean Springs. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who worked hard for his family and was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Murray was preceded in death by his son, Patrick G. Murray; sisters, Mary Allen and Peggy...

Noah Wayne Laningham

Noah Wayne Laningham

Jul 5, 2008

Noah Wayne Laningham, 60, of D'Iberville, MS died on Sunday, July 6, 2008 in D'Iberville. Noah loved NASCAR and spending time with his grandson, Dylan and visiting his son, Chris, in Alabama. He also loved truck driving and was involved with trucking for over 40 years as an owner/operator and/or manager. Noah is preceded in death by his parents and...

Bailey Adeline Taylor

Bailey Adeline Taylor

Jul 5, 2008

Bailey A. Taylor of Biloxi, died Saturday, July 5, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Bailey was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.V. Taylor, parents, Daniel Kilrain and Cammie Holden, grandson, Craig Sylvester and sister, Estelle Barnes. Bailey is survived by her...

Bernice Rita Groue Letort

Bernice Rita Groue Letort

Jul 5, 2008

Mrs. Bernice Rita Groue Letort, 83, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, July 5, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Letort was a native and lifelong resident of North Biloxi and a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic church where she was a member of the Altar Society. she was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Letort was preceded in death by...

Marie Louise "Cotton" Seymour

Marie Louise "Cotton" Seymour

Jul 4, 2008

Mrs. Marie Louise "Cotton" Seymour, 81, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, July 4, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Seymour was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a Catholic and homemaker. She was a totally devoted wife, mother and grandmother who loved and lived for her family. Mrs. Seymour was preceded in death by her parents, Davenies and Lillian...

Susan Dianne Smith-McKee

Susan Dianne Smith-McKee

Jul 3, 2008

Susan “Dianne” McKee left those who loved & cared for her to begin a new life in heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 3, 2008. Dianne was born on November 10, 1945, in Jasper County, Mississippi, to Winnie Lou Patrick Smith & the late Arthur E. Smith. She was a native of Jasper County and a...

Lora Johnson

Lora Johnson

Jul 1, 2008

Lora "Midge" Taranto Johnson, 83, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Biloxi. Lora was a native of Union, MS and a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was the former owner of Biloxi Produce Co. Lora was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas E. Taranto, second...

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