Obituaries

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

Vernon Paul Wilson
Jul 1, 2008
Vernon P. Wilson (Fuzzy) born June 7, 1932 in Pawhuska, OK passed away on July 1, 2008 in Gulfport, MS due to a lengthy illness. He lived in Liberal, KS from 1955 until he retired from Headco Bearing Supply Inc. formally C&W Machine Shop and C&B Machine Shop of Liberal, KS in 1996, where he worked for 36 years. He...
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