Obituaries

John Dwayne Whitehouse

John Dwayne Whitehouse

Jan 28, 2008

John Dwayne Whitehouse, age 47, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, January 28, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Whitehouse was born in Albuquerque, NM. He was a "John of all trades". He was an electrician, a massage therapist and a local potter. Mr. Whitehouse retired as a First Class Petty Officer from the United States Navy. He loved life...

William Clyde Edelman

William Clyde Edelman

Jan 28, 2008

William Clyde Edelman passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi on January 28, 2008. Bill was born to Clyde Seth Edelman and Eula Pierman Edelman on December 13, 1919 in Seneca, Nebraska. He spent his early years in Seneca working on the family cattle ranch, becoming an accomplished horseman. His horseman skills came in handy as he served...

Margaret Odell Fountain

Margaret Odell Fountain

Jan 27, 2008

Mrs. Margaret "Odell" Fountain, 88, of D'Iberville, MS, died Sunday, January 27, 2008, in Pascagoula. Mrs. Fountain was born in Birmingham, AL and had been a longtime resident of D'Iberville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Fountain was preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Joseph "Sock" Fountain; father, Lowell Mason Robinson; mother,...

Isabella Jones

Isabella Jones

Jan 27, 2008

Isabella B. Jones, 75, of Pass Christian died Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker and had been a resident of the coast for 37 years. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband Howard L. Jones; daughter Gail F. Jones; parents Joseph E. and Beatrice Schaeffer; sister Josephine Songer; and brother Joseph E. Schaeffer,...

Lydia Mildred Baum

Lydia Mildred Baum

Jan 26, 2008

Mrs. Lydia M. Baum, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Baum had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1968. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she has served as Relief Society President, Seminary Teacher, Primary Teacher, as well as other positions with the church....

Junie "June" Louise Jarrett

Junie "June" Louise Jarrett

Jan 24, 2008

Mrs. Junie “June” Louise Shoemaker Jarrett, 68, of North Biloxi, MS was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, January 24, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Jarrett was born on September 25, 1939 in Gulfport and was 1968 graduate of Biloxi High School. She was a member of the Fountain of Life Tabernacle Church in...

Thomas Denton Harris

Thomas Denton Harris

Jan 24, 2008

Mr. Thomas D. Harris, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Thursday, January 24, 2008, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Harris McNeil and brothers, Hudson Harris, Ben Harris, and Carl Harris. Mr. Harris was born in Pineville, MS., and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 41 years. He was...

Angelina Russo Mihojevich

Angelina Russo Mihojevich

Jan 23, 2008

Angelina Russo Mihojevich, a long time resident of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at home. Mrs. Mihojevich was 100 years old and had been feted last September with a party to celebrate her life. Mrs. Mihojevich was born on September 27, 1907 in New Orleans to Salvador and Olivia (Fallo) Russo. She was one of 13 children...

Vernon Doyle Matthews

Vernon Doyle Matthews

Jan 23, 2008

Mr. Vernon D. "Scrappy" Matthews, 66, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, January 23, 2008, in Biloxi. Mr. Matthews was born in Clarksdale, MS and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1970. He retired from the Sun Herald as a newspaper photographer after 29 years of employment. He was actively involved as a volunteer with the Humane Society...

Carrie Strangi

Carrie Strangi

Jan 23, 2008

Carrie Stangi, 87, of Jackson, MS died Wednesday, January 23, 2008 in Jackson, MS. Carrie was born in Biloxi on January 31, 1920. She graduated from Biloxi High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She attended Business College in N.O., LA. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mary Louise Lepre

Mary Louise Lepre

Jan 22, 2008

Miss. Mary Louise Lepre, 76, of D'Iberville, MS, died Tuesday, January 22, 2008, in D'Iberville. Miss. Lepre was born in Biloxi and was employed with Brumfields on Howard Avenue as a young adult. Later she and her parents moved to Houston, Texas where she pursued a career as a professional entertainer, singing and acting, in the theater. After her mother...

Naomi L. Tscheulin

Naomi L. Tscheulin

Jan 22, 2008

Naomi L. Tscheulin, 73, of Baltimore, MD passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 in Ocean Springs, MS. Naomi was a retired organist for the Loch Raven United Methodist Church. She volunteered for the Hopewell and Maryland Cancer Centers. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and...

Jacob Bauer, Jr.

Jacob Bauer, Jr.

Jan 21, 2008

Jacob Bauer, Jr., 95, passed away at his home in Biloxi on Monday, January 21, 2008. Jacob was the owner of Bauer Sign Shop in Biloxi on Pass Road. He was a Charter member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Biloxi. Jake was an avid fisherman and enjoyed painting and doing woodworking in his shop. Jacob is...

Bennie Ray Cherry

Bennie Ray Cherry

Jan 21, 2008

Benny Ray Cherry, 75, of Gulfport died Monday, January 21, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. Cherry was a native of Waxahachie, Texas. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force having served for over 22 years. He was a member of VFW 2546 for over ten years and was also a member of the American Legion of Gun Barrel City, TX....

Holly Manley

Holly Manley

Jan 20, 2008

Holly Manley, 49, of Biloxi, MS, went to be with her Lord God much sooner than those that survived her expected or wanted on Sunday, January 20, 2008, in Ocean Springs after a difficult and long fight with cancer. She was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in November 2006. Holly was able to fight for so many months thanks...

Holly Dickson Manley

Holly Dickson Manley

Jan 20, 2008

Holly Manley, 49, of Biloxi, MS, went to be with her Lord God much sooner than those that survived her expected or wanted on Sunday, January 20, 2008, in Ocean Springs after a difficult and long fight with cancer. She was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer in November 2006. Holly was able to fight for so many months thanks...

Lena Florence Adams

Lena Florence Adams

Jan 19, 2008

Lena Florence Spight Adams, 94, of Gulfport died Saturday, January 19, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Adams was born in Ecru, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for 68 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church Gulfport for 58 years, taught the First Grade Sunday School class for 30 years, and was a member of the Seekers...

James Adam Salters

James Adam Salters

Jan 19, 2008

James Adam Salters, Jr., age 60, of Marquez, TX, formerly of Ocean Springs, passed away on January 19, 2008 in Houston, TX. He was born February 4, 1947 in Biloxi, MS to James Adam and Mary Virginia Salters, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandmother, Bertie Varnado; and brother, Richard Salters. James is survived by his wife,...

Bobbie Gene Mize

Bobbie Gene Mize

Jan 18, 2008

Mr. Bobbie Gene Mize, age 80, of Gautier, Miss., passed away on Friday, January 18, 2008 at River Chase Village in Gautier after an extended illness. He departed this world surrounded by his family and a chorus of angels. He has gone to walk with Jesus and spend eternity at the side of God. Before moving to the coast, Bob...

Margie Harriet Westbrook-Edwards

Margie Harriet Westbrook-Edwards

Jan 17, 2008

Mrs. Margie Westbrook Edwards, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Thursday, January 17, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Edwards was a native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. She retired from the Ocean Springs School System as a bookkeeper and Federal Projects manager. She was a charter member of the Duchess Club and a lifetime member of St. Alphonsus...