Obituaries

Frieda AnnaLiese Barton

Frieda AnnaLiese Barton

Feb 6, 2007

Frieda AnnaLiese Barton, 76, of Destin, FL., died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Destin, FL. Mrs. Barton was a longtime resident of Biloxi since 1953. She was a native of Mannheim-Sandhofen, Germany. She was retired from K-Mart in D'Iberville, MS. She loved ice skating, playing the accordian and dancing. Mrs. Barton was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Barton...

Ramon Tauscher

Ramon Tauscher

Feb 6, 2007

Mr. Ramon D. Tauscher, 78, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Tauscher was a native of Knoxville, TN. He was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard in Biloxi. Mr. Tauscher retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after many years of service. Mr. Tauscher was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford M....

Tamera Beecher

Tamera Beecher

Feb 6, 2007

Tamera Kay Burdg Lugo "Tammy" Beecher, 45, of D'Iberville, died Tuesday, February 6, 2007, in Biloxi. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed being with family and friends. She was an avid animal lover and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. A beloved mother, wife, daughter and sister. Survivors include her husband of 12...

Carl George Barton

Carl George Barton

Feb 4, 2007

Mr. Carl G. Barton, 74, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, February 4, 2007, in Biloxi. Mr. Barton was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a boat captain for ten years and a cab driver in Biloxi for over forty years. He was a Baptist. Mr. Barton is survived by his wife of twenty eight years, Mernia Barton...

David Bosarge

David Bosarge

Feb 3, 2007

Mr. David James Bosarge, 28, of Biloxi, MS., died Saturday, February 3, 2007 in Biloxi. Mr. Bosarge was a native and life long resident of Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his father, David W. Bosarge. Survivors include one daughter, Summer Bosarge of Texas. Two sons, Brent J. Bosarge and Brandon L. Bosarge of Texas. His mother, Linda Bosarge...

Lorraine Hebert

Lorraine Hebert

Feb 2, 2007

Lorraine Hebert, 88, of Gulfport died Friday, February 2, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Hebert was born in Cow Island, LA and has been a resident of the Coast since 1949. She was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Gulfport, former member of Long Beach Carnival Association, and previously employed at Long Beach Drug Store and Gayfers. She is...

Joseph D. Romero

Joseph D. Romero

Feb 2, 2007

Mr. Joseph D. Romero, 89, of Plantation, Florida, died Friday, February 2, 2007. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi and of the Catholic faith. Mr. Romero was president of the Herman Walker Tomato Packing Plant in Homestead, FL and employed with the U. S. Postal Service while living in Biloxi. He was a WW II veteran. During his retirement...

Guy Martin Crane

Guy Martin Crane

Feb 2, 2007

Mr. Guy Martin Crane, 84, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, February 2, 2007, in Biloxi. Mr. Crane was a native of Hominy, Oklahoma and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the U. S. Air Force and veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam. After retirement from the military he worked as an...

James David Burk

James David Burk

Feb 2, 2007

James David Burk, age 44, of Gulfport died Friday, February 2, 2007 He was preceded in death by his mother, Sandy Burk of Gulfport. He is survived by his father, Royal Burk of Gulfport; five brothers and their wives, Steve and Sharon Burk of Pryor, OK, Larry and Theresa Burk of Wiggins, John and Martha Burk of Kentwood, MI, Roger...

Clarence Culver

Clarence Culver

Feb 2, 2007

Clarence Gordon Culver, 86, of Jesup, GA, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, after a long illness. The Charleston, SC, native had lived in Wayne Co., GA., the past 40 years & was a retired Master Sgt. with the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II, Korean Conflict, & the Vietnam War. He was the widower of Helen Eason Rozier...

Bertha Battaya

Bertha Battaya

Feb 1, 2007

Mrs. Bertha Battaya, 101, died Thursday, February 1, 2007 in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Battaya was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Battaya, her son, Charles Battaya. She is survived by her brother, Authur "Bud" Lamey Sr.,(Mary) her niece, Alice Anderson of Gulfport and other nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, February 4, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to...

Eva Nell Emile

Eva Nell Emile

Feb 1, 2007

Mrs. Eva Nell Burge Emile was born June 19, 1932 in Picayune, MS. She entered Heaven's gates February 1, 2007. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a life member of V F W Post 2434 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Emile was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James W. Emile;...

Elmer Bang

Elmer Bang

Feb 1, 2007

Mr. Elmer Bang, age 71, of Gautier, MS., died Thursday, February 1, 2007, in Gautier. Mr. Bang was a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County. He retired from Tri City Iron and Metal and was a self-employed pulpwood harvester. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Hazel Ely Bang of Gautier, MS., one daughter, Vicky (Henry) Griffith of Gautier,...

Noah Saunders

Noah Saunders

Jan 31, 2007

Mr. Noah J. Saunders, Sr., 63, of Biloxi, MS., died Wednesday January 31, 2007 in Biloxi. Mr. Saunders was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and was the owner of Saunders Machine Shop. Mr. Saunders was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Carl Saunders and Mrs. Ruth McRae Saunders. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ms. Helen Saunders, his...

RosaLee Thornton

RosaLee Thornton

Jan 31, 2007

RosaLee Thornton, 96, born August 22, 1910 in Handsboro, MS. died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in Gautier, MS. RosaLee was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She worked at W.V. Joyce Clothing Company and retired from J.C. Penney's. Rosalee was a member of East End Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her mother , Mary Alice Farlow Latimer and...

Mr. John F. Moore

Mr. John F. Moore

Jan 31, 2007

Mr. John Moore, 77, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at his home. Mr. Moore was a retired SMSGT from the U.S. Air Force of 28 years. When first enlisted, he was a member of the Sixth Air Rescue Squadron in New York. He was later transferred to Keesler A.F.B. where he met his wife, Lois. He was a...

Thelma Diaz

Thelma Diaz

Jan 31, 2007

Thelma Gable Diaz, born April 6, 1907, passed away on January 31, 2007, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Diaz was a life long resident of Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Diaz was a member of The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. Mrs. Diaz worked hard all of her life and retired from Keesler Air Force Base. She traveled throughout the U.S., and...

Gloria Husley

Gloria Husley

Jan 30, 2007

Gloria Mae Husley, 70 of Biloxi, died Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Mrs. Husley was a lifelong coast resident and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Her grandchildren were her life. Mrs. Husley was preceded in death by, her husband of 50 years, George Husley. Parents, Abdon and Lucille Cannette Richard. Her sister, Vivian Toncrey. Two brothers, Jerry and Verl...

Buddy Lee Holmes

Buddy Lee Holmes

Jan 29, 2007

Buddy Lee Holmes, 76, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, January 29, 2007. Mr. Holmes had been a lifelong resident of the coastal community. He was a seasoned pilot, loved electronics and also flew model airplanes. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.J. and Fannie Holmes. Survivors include his...

Ella Mae Ponson

Ella Mae Ponson

Jan 29, 2007

Ms. Ella Mae Ponson, 77 of Biloxi, MS., died Monday, January 29, 2007 in Biloxi, MS. Ms. Ponson was a member of Nativity B.V.M. She worked for Howard Memorial and Biloxi Regional Medical Center for over 30 years and the Biloxi School System for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Joseph Ponson, her parents, Ernest...