Obituaries

Robert George Johnson

Robert George Johnson

May 29, 2008

Mr. Robert G. Johnson, 72, of Gulfport, MS, died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Gulfport. Mr. Johnson was born in New Jersey and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 5 years. He was a former resident of the U.S. Armed Services Retirement Home and a U.S. Army Veteran. He served in the 82nd Air...

Michael Paul Nagy

Michael Paul Nagy

May 27, 2008

Michael Paul Nagy, 31, of Biloxi died Tuesday, May 27, 2008 in Biloxi. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Nagy of Biloxi, daughters, Madison Nagy, of Biloxi, Leia Nagy, sons, Michael and Allan Nagy, all of Lima, OH, father, Arthur J. Nagy, Jr. and his wife Dee, of Biloxi, mother,...

Flora Irene Prentice

Flora Irene Prentice

May 27, 2008

Mrs. Flora Irene Smith Prentice, age 91, wife of 75 years to Cecil H. Prentice, Sr., passed to Jesus and our heavenly father on Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Although most recently a 30 year resident of Ocean Springs, Mrs. Prentice formerly lived several years in Gulfport, MS., where she and her family moved from their original home in North Alabama....

Wendell "Duck" Lincks

Wendell "Duck" Lincks

May 24, 2008

Mr. Wendell "Duck" Lincks, 47, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Biloxi. He was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. Mr. Lincks was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ben Raley, Jr., Audrey Raley Ramsey, and Marie Batchlor; and a sister, Jacqueline Diana Lincks. Survivors include his parents, Jack and Diana Raley Lincks of Biloxi; a...

Gertie Alford Langley

Gertie Alford Langley

May 23, 2008

Gertie Alford Langley of Vancleave, MS., died Friday, May 23, 2008, at River Chase Village Nursing Home in Gautier. Mrs. Langley was born on May 3, 1918, in Carroll County, MS, the daughter of the late George Bedford Alford and Myrtle Mae Berry. She graduated from Vaiden High School and spent most of her adult life in Greenville, MS where...

Leroy A. Ladnier

Leroy A. Ladnier

May 23, 2008

LeRoy “Pat” Ladnier, 77, of Biloxi, MS, peacefully joined God on May 23, 2008. We are letting him go with heavy hearts, but take comfort in knowing he was spared much suffering. Pat was born in the Biloxi Hospital on February 13, 1931 to William and Antonia Bodin Ladnier and was a member of St. Alphonsus Church. He attended Lopez...

Janice W. Gerhart

Janice W. Gerhart

May 23, 2008

Mrs. Janice W. Gerhart, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Friday, May 23, 2008, in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Gerhart was born in Andalusia, AL., and was a resident of Ocean Springs for forty years. She was a veteran of the US Air Force from 1958-1962, was a member of the N.C.O. Wives Club serving as President for 5 years,...

Sondra Westby Parker

Sondra Westby Parker

May 22, 2008

Sondra Westby Parker, 76, died in her home on Thursday, May 22, 2008, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sondra was born on January 18, 1932 in Tacoma, WA. She graduated from Orting High School in Orting, WA, and soon after married the love of her life. Together they traveled the world with their family. She has visited over...

Henry Mike Lytle

Henry Mike Lytle

May 21, 2008

Henry Mike Lytle, 60, of Biloxi, MS died in his home on May 21, 2008. He was a dedicated caretaker of his family and an accomplished artist. His legacy is preserved through paintings, drawings and collections treasured by the whole family. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Mike is survived by his parents, Major Henry R. Lytle...

James Quintin Morris

James Quintin Morris

May 19, 2008

Mr. James Q. "Jim" Morris, Sr., age 85, of the St. Martin Community, died Monday, May 19, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Morris was a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the US Army during WWII and retired from civil service in 1976. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #5654, the Holy Name Society,...

Carol Lee Pitalo

Carol Lee Pitalo

May 18, 2008

Mrs. Carol Lee Pitalo, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Pitalo, who was born in Biloxi, was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Slavonian Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Pitalo was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Irma Lee Anderson. Survivors include her husband, Matthew Pitalo of...

Valda Marie Saujon Kelly

Valda Marie Saujon Kelly

May 18, 2008

Ms. Valda Saujon Kelly, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Kelly was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She was a resident of Ocean Springs for over twenty years and was a Catholic. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was...

Magdalena E. Landry

Magdalena E. Landry

May 18, 2008

Mrs. Magdalena E. Landry, 72, of Long Beach, died Sunday May 18, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. Mrs. Landry is survived by her husband, Douglas Landry of Long Beach; a daughter, Andrea Miller and her husband, Bille of Long Beach; a son, Martin Lochner of Waeldern, Germany; a sister, Gerda...

Theresa Strangi Mitchell

Theresa Strangi Mitchell

May 17, 2008

Theresa Strangi Mitchell, 77, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2008, after a brief illness. "Miss Theresa", or "TC" as she was known to her family and many other, was a native of Biloxi but moved through the years, having lived in Alabama, Alaska and Nevada. She had traveled to Italy numerous times, recently visiting her father's birthplace...

Richard F. Trepkowski

Richard F. Trepkowski

May 16, 2008

Richard "Trip" Trepkowski, 59, of Escatawpa, MS, died May 16, 2008. Mr. Trepkowski was a native of Bay City, Michigan and had been a resident of Jackson County for the past 28 years. He was a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Trepkowski is survived by his son, Joey Trepkowski and his wife, Lisa; brother, Chuck Trepkowski; grandchildren, Audrina Young and...

Clifford Earl Davis

Clifford Earl Davis

May 16, 2008

Mr. Clifford Earl "Sonny" Davis, 78, of Cedar Lake, died Friday, May 16, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Davis was born January 1, 1930, grew up in Fort Bayou and Cedar Lake. He attended Vancleave Elementary School and graduated from Woolmarket High School. He served in the U. S. Navy and sailed on the air craft carrier "Essex" He was employed...

Olivia Mae Anderson

Olivia Mae Anderson

May 16, 2008

Mrs. Olivia Mae Anderson, 87, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, May 16, 2008, at Garden Park Hospital An incredibly unique and special lady who was an example of kindness and compassion for all who knew her. She enjoyed gardening and wecomed and cared for all stray animals. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grace Landers and Tougaloo Boleman,...

Pearla Rae Layosa

Pearla Rae Layosa

May 16, 2008

Pearla Rae Layosa, now at perfect rest, left her earthly family and friends May 16, 2008. Pearla was born September 27, 1931 in Smithdale, MS and had been a resident of the Coast since 1941. She lived a full Christian life and was grateful for her many blessings. Her strength and determination will be remembered by all who knew her....

Josephine Tanner Atwell

Josephine Tanner Atwell

May 15, 2008

Mrs. Josephine Tanner Atwell, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Atwell was born in George County and was a resident of Jackson County since 1931. She was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in the Fort Bayou Community since 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Esther Cruthirds

Esther Cruthirds

May 15, 2008

Esther "Sweetsie" Cruthirds, our Mother and dear friend went home to Jesus on May 15th, 2008 at age 81. Sweetsie was born in Galveston, Texas where she met her late husband, Edgar Allen Cruthirds, Sr.; who was serving in the United States Coast Guard. They were married in 1941 and moved to Biloxi four years later to raise their four...

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