Obituaries
Pierre Joseph Dugas
Dec 11, 2008
Mr. Pierre Joseph Dugas, SM/Sgt. Retired, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2008, in Gulfport after a lengthy but courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born June 1, 1930, in Belle Rose, LA, he attended Assumpton High School in Napoleonville and enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in January, 1948, serving as Chaplain Support Group Supervisor. He retired...
Rita Margaret Faurie
Dec 11, 2008
Miss Rita Margaret Faurie of Biloxi, died Thursday, December 11, 2008 in Biloxi. Miss Rita was born in Ocean Springs, MS on January 1, 1910 to Alexander and Marie D'Aquin Faurie. During WWII, Rita proudly served her country in the Women's Army Corp (WAC). After an honorable discharge, she worked for the U.S. Government in New Orleans and later at...
Lillian Langlinais West
Dec 10, 2008
Lillian Langlinais West, 76, of Columbus, MS died on Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Ms West was a mother and houswife and she was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Price. She is survived by five daughters, Myrna Joy Gore, Brenda Layton, Virgina Peeks, Doris Hutcheson, Susan Usey; two sons, Dudley Langlinais, David Langlinais;...
Donna J. Reed
Dec 10, 2008
Donna Jean Lemmon Reed, 90, peacefully passed away December 10, 2008. She was born in Hartwick, Michigan on July 13, 1918. She was a coastal resident for 63 years. Married to the love of her life, James C. Reed, Sr., they celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on December 7, 2008. She had a great love of homemaking, cooking, sewing, gardening,...
David Lewis Kirkland
Dec 10, 2008
David Lewis Kirkland of Biloxi - having survived a crippling injury for more than 35 years, finally lost his powerful grip on life Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Mr. Kirkland was born in Biloxi on October 16, 1953. He was the second of three sons and three daughters in the marriage of Fred and Jean Kirkland. He spent his entire life...
Thurman Jesse Windham, Sr., Ret. USAF MSGT
Dec 9, 2008
Thurman J. Windham, Sr., Ret. USAF MSGT, 74, of Latimer, MS died on Tuesday, December 9, 2008. Mr. Windham was a native of Reynolds, GA and had been a reisdent of the Coast since 1971. He was a Retired Master Sergeant in the USAF. He was also retired from the Civil Service at KAFB. He was of the Baptist faith...
Kathryne Emma Wardle Buttram
Dec 9, 2008
Kathryne Emma Wardle Buttram, age 86, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Buttram was born in Pittsburg, Kansas and had been a resident of the Gulf coast since 1961. She was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church and was active in several community organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Urinoski; and...
Vincent "Vinny" Lupo, Sr., Ret. USAF SMSgt
Dec 8, 2008
Vincent "Vinny" Lupo, Sr., Ret. USAF SMSgt, 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away surrounded by his loving family and Priest at his home on Monday, December 8, 2008. He was a native of Bridgeport, Conn. and resident of Biloxi for the past 25 years. Mr. Lupo was retired from the US Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. He was...
Theresa Ladner
Dec 7, 2008
Theresa "Terri" D'Angelo Ladner, age 52, of Gulfport, died Sunday, December 7, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a native and longtime resident of Gulfport. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. Mrs. Ladner was preceded in death by her mother, Clarice C. D'Angelo; her father-in-law, Joseph Samuel Ladner; a niece Toni Marie D'Angelo; and a nephew,...
Larry L. Seymour
Dec 6, 2008
Larry L. Seymour, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Mr. Seymour was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, a member of the Masonic Lodge #445, Carriere, MS. He was retired from Jackson County, Beat 4. He was an avid fisherman and storyteller. He was dearly loved by family and friends alike. He is preceded in...
Robert Hugh Henley, Sr.
Dec 5, 2008
Robert H. Henley, Sr., 76, passed away December 5, 2008 at his home in D'Iberville, MS. Bob was a retired member of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janet Henley, four children includes: two daughters, Jan (Albert) Flickner, Pat (Mickey) Trochesset, two sons, Robert (Sheila) Henley, Ronald Henley, five grandchildren, Richard Watts,...
Sara Jane Arnold
Dec 4, 2008
Sara Jane Threet Phillips Arnold, 85, of Saucier died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Biloxi. Mrs. Arnold was born in Manassas, GA to Marvin and Mae Threet on March 17, 1923. Jane grew up in Rincon, GA most of her life. She grew up as a true southern belle that had lots of class. She loved the land and always...
Michael B. Viator
Dec 3, 2008
Michael B. Viator was born August 4, 1950 in Biloxi, MS. A 1968 graduate of Biloxi High School, Michael was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Michael served in the US Army as a Specialist 4 and was stationed in Saigon, Vietnam from May 1970 until November 1971. Michael returned to Biloxi in November 1971 and while...
Henry Phillip Simpson
Dec 3, 2008
Henry Phillip Simpson, 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in Biloxi. Henry is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Bessie Simpson, daughter, Phyllis (Kenny) Thomas, sons, Jimmy and Pete Simpson, Jack (Gwen) Gardner, David and Stephen Simpson, sisters, Irene and Ailene, brother, Douglas, twelve grandchildren and...
Naomi Isabel Noble
Dec 3, 2008
Ms. Naomi Noble, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at her home in Ocean Springs. Ms. Noble was a native of Ocean Springs and a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She owned Avelez Beauty Shop in Biloxi until she retired in 1986. She was preceded in death by her parents, Morris and Jane Davis...
Joyce Ann King
Dec 2, 2008
Mrs. Joyce Ann King, 59 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008. Joyce was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 23, 1949, but moved to the coast in 1957. There she met and married the love of her life, Wayne King. She lost the love of her life on September 22, 2006 and in the early...
Cindy Sellers Herman
Dec 2, 2008
Cindy Sellers Herman, 51, and a native of Biloxi, died peacefully in her sleep on December 2, 2008, at her home in Kentwood, LA, leaving this world to be with her Savior in Heaven. Cindy was a tender spirit who carried with her a wealth of compassion for others, a deep love for nature, a gift for creating handcrafts, and...
Harold Ray "Hal" Hardaman
Dec 1, 2008
Harold Ray "Hal" Hardaman, age 76, of Gulfport, died Monday, December 1, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Hardaman was born March 3, 1932 in Miami, FL and attended Miami Edison High School. He served four years with Florida National Guard and in the U.S. Army 1952-1954, serving in Korea 1953-1954. In 1955 he joined the Miami Fire Department where he was...
Larry W. Smith, Sr.
Nov 30, 2008
Mr. Larry W. Smith, Sr., age 46, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, November 30, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Smith was a native of Mobile, AL., and a former resident of San Antonio, Texas. He had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1975 and was a 1980 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. Survivors include his wife, Tammy...
Derrick "D.J." Fox
Nov 30, 2008
Derrick "D.J." Fox, 31, of Saucier, died Sunday, November 30, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a loving father, husband, son, and brother. He never met a stranger and was loved by all. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Lewie Gates. Derrick was survived by his wife, Stacey Fox; his...
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