Obituaries

Donna Lee Emond

Donna Lee Emond

Sep 4, 2008

Mrs. Donna Lee Emond, 56, of D'Iberville, MS, died Thursday, September 4, 2008, in Jackson after a lengthy illness. Born in North Kingston, Rhode Island, she was a longtime resident of the Coast. A prayful and spiritual woman, she was a member of the Destiny Fellowship Church in Biloxi. Survivors are her husband, Louis Emond of D'Iberville; children and their...

Janet L. Ruehling

Janet L. Ruehling

Sep 3, 2008

Janet Louise Ruehling (Jan), 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in Biloxi. While a sophomore in college in Oxford, OH in 1953, Jan was stricken with polio which left her paralyzed from the neck down and dependent on mechanical ventilation to breathe. For the past 55 years, she was lovingly cared for at home in Biloxi...

Shereen Schumacher DeGeorge

Shereen Schumacher DeGeorge

Sep 2, 2008

Mrs. Shereen S. Schumacher DeGeorge, age 66, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, September 2, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Shereen was born to W.C. and Ethel Schumacher on March 21, 1942, in Scottfield, Illinois. They moved to Biloxi, MS. in the late 1940's. She attended Biloxi High School. She was preceded in death by her parents W.C. and Ethel Schumacher,...

Stephen Kenneth Wetzel, Sr.

Stephen Kenneth Wetzel, Sr.

Sep 2, 2008

Mr. Stephen Kenneth Wetzel, Sr., (Steve), age 69, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008. Born September 19, 1938, in Biloxi, Steve lived his life with a strong love for the Lord which was evidenced by the impartation of faith to his children, grandchildren and countless others. Affectionately called "Best" by his...

Jacob Anthony Istvanditsch

Jacob Anthony Istvanditsch

Sep 1, 2008

Jacob (Jake) Anthony Istvanditsch, age 70, passed away peacefully September 1 at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, with his wife, Maryann at his side. He was born in Baranja, Yugoslavia in 1938 and immigrated to the U.S. in 1951. He attended school in Freehold N.J. and served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. He was a driver...

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr.

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr.

Aug 31, 2008

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr., 54, of D'Iberville, MS was taken to heaven by God's angels on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was born on February 12, 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents, Uriel Ray and Roberta Catchot Kennedy, Sr.; and brother, Kimothy. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Amy Pierce Kennedy; brother, Robert Lewis (Tabitha)...

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr.

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr.

Aug 31, 2008

Uriel Ray Kennedy, Jr., 54, of D'Iberville, MS was taken to heaven by God's angels on Sunday, August 31, 2008. He was born on February 12, 1954. He is preceded in death by his parents, Uriel Ray and Roberta Catchot Kennedy, Sr.; and brother, Kimothy. He is survived by his wife and soulmate, Amy Pierce Kennedy; brother, Robert Lewis (Tabitha)...

Ruby Marie Ladnier

Ruby Marie Ladnier

Aug 31, 2008

Ruby Marie Ryan Ladnier, 82, of St. Martin died at her home Sunday, August 31, 2008. Ruby was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of St. Martin Community. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D'Iberville where she was a prior member of the Altar Society. She is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert...

Caroline Marie Walker

Caroline Marie Walker

Aug 30, 2008

Mrs. Caroline Marie Jones Walker, 74, of Biloxi, MS, passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker has been a resident of Biloxi since the late 1960's. She was an avid Saints fan. Survivors include four children, Dennis Jones, Debora Jean Stanovich, Penny Fairley and Michelle Gilbert; two sisters, Mrs. E. Peggy Landry of Louisiana...

Caroline Marie Walker

Caroline Marie Walker

Aug 30, 2008

Mrs. Caroline Marie Jones Walker, 74, of Biloxi, MS, passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker has been a resident of Biloxi since the late 1960's. She was an avid Saints fan. Survivors include four children, Dennis Jones, Debora Jean Stanovich, Penny Fairley and Michelle Gilbert; two sisters, Mrs. E. Peggy Landry of Louisiana...

John Earl Holliday, Sr.

John Earl Holliday, Sr.

Aug 30, 2008

Mr. John Earl "Doc" Holliday, Sr. 72, of Saucier, MS, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his home. Doc was a native of Vicksburg, MS and attended schools in Edwards and Vicksburg as a young boy. He joined the U. S. Air Force and retired as Tech Sergeant after 20 years of service. After retirement he was employed with...

Ernestine Lott

Ernestine Lott

Aug 30, 2008

Ernestine "Ernie" Lott, age 52, of Gulfport, died Saturday, August 30, 2008 in Gulfport. She was born in Beaumont, TX and had been a resident of the Coast for over three years. She was Mormon and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. She was preceded in death by her father, John Lloyd Maddox; a brother, John Earl...

Caroline Marie Walker

Caroline Marie Walker

Aug 30, 2008

Mrs. Caroline Marie Jones Walker, 74, of Biloxi, MS, passed peacefully in her sleep Saturday, August 30, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker has been a resident of Biloxi since the late 1960's. She was an avid Saints fan. Survivors include four children, Dennis Jones, Debora Jean Stanovich, Penny Fairley and Michelle Gilbert; two sisters, Mrs. E. Peggy Landry of Louisiana...

John Earl Holliday, Sr.

John Earl Holliday, Sr.

Aug 30, 2008

Mr. John Earl "Doc" Holliday, Sr. 72, of Saucier, MS, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008, at his home. Doc was a native of Vicksburg, MS and attended schools in Edwards and Vicksburg as a young boy. He joined the U. S. Air Force and retired as Tech Sergeant after 20 years of service. After retirement he was employed with...

Michael Daniel Verzwyvelt

Michael Daniel Verzwyvelt

Aug 29, 2008

Mr. Michael D. Verzwyvelt, 28, of Gulfport, MS, died Friday, August 29, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Verzwyvelt was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a 1998 graduate of Biloxi High School and employed with Bonefish Grill as a chef. He was formerly employed with Hard Rock Casino and was a member of Our...

Donald Francis Doyle, Jr.

Donald Francis Doyle, Jr.

Aug 29, 2008

Donald F. Doyle, Jr., (Don) as he was known to his family and friends died Friday, August 29, 2008, at the age of 73. Don was a native of Cambridge, MA and a resident of Biloxi for 52 years until Hurricane Katrina. He relocated to San Angelo, TX and now in Ocean Springs. Don retired from the United States Air...

Nancy Ann Norton

Nancy Ann Norton

Aug 28, 2008

Nancy Ann Norton, 61, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Nancy was a resident of Ocean Springs, MS for over 40 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Earl Norton, daughter, Tammy Johnson, sons, Greg Morrow, Alan Gay, Jimmy Gay, Michael Norton, grandchildren, Beth Durand, Noah Johnson, Ava Johnson, Michael Joseph...

Patsy Jane Fisher Bowlin

Patsy Jane Fisher Bowlin

Aug 28, 2008

Patsy Jane Fisher Bowlin, age 66, of Biloxi died Thursday, August 28, 2008 in Gulfport. She was a native of Meridian and a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She attended high school in Meridian and graduated from nursing school. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She loved gardening, traveling, and scuba...

Judy Carroll Freed

Judy Carroll Freed

Aug 27, 2008

Judy Carroll Freed, age 66, of Long Beach died Wednesday, August 27, 2008 in Long Beach. She was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She enjoyed going to the casinos. Mrs. Freed was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Freed, Jr.; a daughter, Sandra Freed; three sisters and five brothers. She is survived...

Pauline Webb Ladner

Pauline Webb Ladner

Aug 26, 2008

Pauline Webb Ladner, age 84, of Gulfport died Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in Pass Christian. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a resident of the Coast for most of her life. She retired in 1987 as Secretary of the Training Evaluation Division, 3300 Technical Training Wing at Keesler Technical Training Center. She was a member of Grace Memorial...