Obituaries
Denzle Homer Higgins, Sr.
Nov 19, 2008
Denzle Homer Higgins, Sr., 82, of Lynn Haven, FL passed from this life entering into his Heavenly Father’s arms November 19th, 2008. Denzle was born in Woodbury, Tennessee on September 20, 1926 to the late Richard Higgins, Sr. and Esther (Lance) Higgins. He graduated from Wartrace High School in 1944. Afterward, he attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He...
Francis Matthew Pisarich
Nov 18, 2008
Francis Matthew Pisarich, 90, of Biloxi passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Biloxi. Francis was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He graduated valedictorian from Sacred Heart Academy in 1936. Francis was a Lieutenant in the Coast Guard. He led a wave of assault infantry men onto Omaha Beach on D-Day for which he was awarded...
Elmore Robert "Bobby" Vignes
Nov 18, 2008
Elmore Robert "Bobby" Vignes, 57, of Biloxi, MS died on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Vignes had been a resident of the coast since 1976. He was in the retail business for many years, including Delchamps and Big Lots. He attended Heritage UMC in D'Iberville, MS. He enjoyed football, fishing and spending time with family and friends. He...
Dale Stephen Adams
Nov 18, 2008
Mr. Dale Stephen Adams, age 51, died at his home in Biloxi after a courageous battle with cancer. Dale will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who...
William Warren Moore
Nov 17, 2008
Mr. William Warren Moore, age 92, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2008 at his residence in Vancleave, Ms. He was born August 24, 1916 in Prichard, Ala. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipefitter at the age of 70. He loved his family, his church, his community, fishing and gardening, but most of all, he...
Edna M. Hall
Nov 16, 2008
Edna M. Hall, age 84, of Gulfport, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Gulfport. She worked as office manager for Dr. Reagan Hall's Dentist office. She loved gardening and plants, bird watching and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Frank Hall. She is survived by her son, Russell Hall; two...
Dale E. Lawson
Nov 16, 2008
Dale E. Lawson, age 81, of Gulfport, died Sunday, November 16, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Lawson was born in Benkelman, NE and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He served in the Merchant Marines during World War II, and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1946, retiring after 24 years of service. He then worked for U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office...
George H. Payne Sr.
Nov 14, 2008
George H. Payne, Sr., 86, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, November 14. He was born in Munson, Florida on the 29th day of May, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Margaret E. Payne, one sister, Bessie Carver, and seven brothers, John, Frank, Broward, Arlington, Wilson, Wilborn, and Gordon. He is survived by his...
Print Edgar Eaton
Nov 14, 2008
Mr. Print Edgar Eaton, 84, of Biloxi, MS, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2008, after a long, hard battle with lung cancer. Mr. Eaton was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was an U. S. Army Veteran of WW II and a pulpwood hauler for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine LeBlanc Eaton, and...
Robert Russell Ray
Nov 13, 2008
Mr. Russell Ray, 42, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Ray was formerly of Birmingham, AL and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past four years. He was a graudate of Hueytown High School and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is survived by his life partner, Brad Maples of Biloxi; parents,...
Paul Lewis Knott
Nov 13, 2008
Paul Lewis Knott, 75, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Biloxi. Paul was born on August 1, 1933 and was a resident of Biloxi since 1973. He was a 28 year Military Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force. He also had a Masters in Computer Science and Mathematics, a Bachelors in Physics and Science....
David Allen Bullis
Nov 13, 2008
Mr. David Allen Bullis, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. David was born in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1931. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce Collins Bullis of Ocean Springs, MS., brother, William Bullis of Mesa, AZ., two sons, William (Vicki) Bullis and Robert Bullis, two daughters, Susan (Neal) Hravak...
Gary K. Noble
Nov 10, 2008
Mr. Gary K. "Butch" Noble, age 62, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 10, 2008, surrounded by his wife and children. Butch was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. He always said there was no where on earth he would rather live. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Hollis Noble and Leola Tootle...
James Adam Tanner
Nov 10, 2008
James A. Tanner, age 76, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Tanner was born in Jackson County, who remained a life-long resident of Vancleave and was a member of the Community of Christ Church. James was preceded in death by his wife, Nena Doris Tanner. Survivors include his sons, Robert Tanner, Willie Tanner...
Versie Dill
Nov 9, 2008
Versie Dill, age 72, of Saucier, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 in Saucier. Mrs. Dill was a native and longtime resident of Saucier. She attended high school in Saucier and was a homemaker. She was a member of Saucier United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles Dill; a daughter, Deby Dill; a son, Charles Dill, Jr.; a...
Catherine Ethel Kostmayer
Nov 8, 2008
Mrs. Catherine Ethel Wilson Kostmayer, 82, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Kostmayer was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a Catholic and homemaker. She loved to cook but enjoyed dancing more. Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Ebbie" Kostmayer; daughter, Joanne Duvic; step-daughter, Linda (Louis) Capuano; step-son, Don (Dianne) Kostmayer; grandchildren, Tonya...
Everett Arthur Ibele
Nov 8, 2008
Everett Ibele, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2008. Mr. Ibele served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the Philippines and Pearl Harbor. He was a 67 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #568. He was a member of Magnolia Masonic Lodge. He was a Scottish...
John Bernard (Bernie JB) Smith
Nov 7, 2008
John Bernard (Bernie, JB) Smith, 53, passed away on November 7, 2008, at home in Pass Christian, MS, after an extended illness. He was born on November 24, 1954, in Galveston, TX, to Chester and Irline Smith, their fifth child. Bernie grew up in Gulfport and attended Gulfport schools. He spent some time in Vicksburg, MS with his late uncle...
Margaret Ann Thompson
Nov 7, 2008
Margaret Ann Thompson, age 90, formerly of Laurel, MS passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008, in Ocean Springs, where she had resided since the death of her husband. Mrs. Thompson moved to the Coast to be near and to care for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.B. Thompson, her parents, James Madison...
Louis H. Meaut, Sr.
Nov 7, 2008
Mr. Louis H. Meaut, Sr., age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS., surrounded by his family, was called home to join his loving wife, Patricia, and only son, Louis, Jr., on Friday, November 7, 2008. Mr. Meaut was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from the US Postal Service...
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