Obituaries
Ralph Ernest Mattina
Jan 28, 2006
Mr. Ralph "Country" Mattina, 82, of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, January 28, 2006 in Houston, TX. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy. Country was a well known mixologist for many different lounges, nightclubs and hotels. He worked at The Fiesta at the Fiesta, Top of the Sheraton Supper...
Robert Leon Gay,M/Sgt. USAF Retired
Jan 28, 2006
Robert Leon Gay, M/Sgt. USAF, Retired, age 70, of D'Iberville, MS., died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, N.C. Mr. Gay was a resident of D'Iberville since 1963. He was a US Air Force Retired M/Sgt. after 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Ladner Gay, and his father, George Oran...
Leon v. Richie, Sr.
Jan 26, 2006
Mr. Leon V. Richie, Sr., died January 26, 2006, at home after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and plenty of love. He will be sadly missed, for his was the backbone of our family. He was born November 3, 1924 in Tibbie, Alabama to Edward and Eula Taylor Richie. As a boy he worked...
Doris Lawrence
Jan 26, 2006
Mrs. Doris J. Lawrence, age 72, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Thursday, January 26, 2006, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Lawrence was a member of the community for 30 years. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi and received her BS degree in nursing. She was a sorority member of Beta Sigma Phi, a member of the Elks Lodge #5109 in...
Mary Louise Evans Key
Jan 25, 2006
Mary Louise Evans Key, 94, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2006 in Biloxi. Mrs. Key was born January 4, 1912, in Clarke County, Mississippi, to the late James John Evans, Sr. and Siddie Inez Dunnam Evans of Bay Springs. She was a graduate of Meridian High School and resided most of her life in Meridian where she...
Nora Holland
Jan 24, 2006
Mrs. Nora Mae Royce Holland, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in Vancleave, MS., from colon cancer. Mrs. Holland was born in Linton, Indiana and later moved to Brewton, AL. The Air Force brought her and her family to Mississippi. She and her late husband traveled the world over through their military assignments....
Evelyn Van Court
Jan 23, 2006
Evelyn M. Van Court of Ocean Springs, MS., died peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2006, in Ocean Springs. She was a lifelong resident of the community, a graduate of Ocean Springs High School, and was active in the yearly reunions until her health failed. She was a charter member of the Tullis-Toledano Foundation and was active in the Ocean Springs...
Norma Isabelle Gale
Jan 23, 2006
Norma Isabelle Gale, 93, of Gulfport, died peacefully at her home on Monday, January 23, 2006. Mrs. Gale was born in Point Coupee Parish, Louisiana on May 25, 1912. She was a former longtime resident of California, moving to Gulfport in November, 2001. Mrs. Gale was a graduate of Sacramento High School, where she graduated with an accounting honor. While...
Willie C. Phifer
Jan 22, 2006
Mr. Willie C. Phifer, 82, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, January 22, 2006, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Phifer was a native of Union, NC and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 55 years. He was a model car collector, easygoing and a helpful person. Mr. Phifer was a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his daughter,...
Larry Puzz
Jan 22, 2006
Mr. Larry H. Puzz, Sr., age 74, of D'Iberville, MS., died Sunday, January 22, 2006, in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Puzz was born on January 11, 1932, and was a lifelong resident of the community. He was a member of the Notre Dame Booster Club, St. Theresa's Fathers' Club, and member and usher of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Puzz was...
Vicki Moran
Jan 22, 2006
Mrs. Vicki Alford Moran, 51, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, January 22, 2006, in Biloxi. Mrs. Moran was born in Foley, Alabama and had been a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Biloxi, the Bay Chamber of Commerce, and the Home Builder's Association. She was employed with civil service at Keesler Air...
James Toncrey
Jan 21, 2006
Mr. James Eugene "Li'l Harry" Toncrey, age 47, of Biloxi, MS. died Saturday, January 21, 2006, in North Biloxi. Harry was born in Biloxi on August 9, 1958, and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was well known for writing and singing his songs. He loved to dance and exercise, but his favorite past time was walking and if...
George King
Jan 20, 2006
Mr. George H. King, age 84, of Saucier, MS., died Friday, January 20, 2006, in Biloxi, MS. Mr. King was a lifelong resident of the community and worked as a building contractor throughout his life. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Twylia Hilton and two sisters, Irma Beaugez and Nellie Styes. He is survived by his two daughters,...
Ethel Endris
Jan 20, 2006
Mrs. Ethel Kennedy Endris, age 93, of Biloxi, died Friday, January 20, 2006 in Biloxi. Mrs. Endris was a life long resident of Biloxi and was a member of Nativity BVM Cathloic Cathedral Parish. Mrs. Endris was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ella Kennedy and her husband, Louis J. Endris. Mrs. Endris is survived by her three...
Rebecca Johnese
Jan 19, 2006
Ms. Rebecca "Becca" Johnese, 16, of Biloxi passed away Thursday, January 19, 2006 in Biloxi. Ms. Johnese was a native of Natchez, MS and lived most of her life in Biloxi. Ms. Johnese was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Rosa L. Kelly and her paternal grandfather, Daniel Johnese, Sr. Ms. Johnese is survived by her mother and stepfather,...
Carroll M. "Charlie" Brown
Jan 19, 2006
Mr. Carroll M. "Charlie" Brown, 77, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, January 19, 2006, in Biloxi. Mr. Brown was a native of Melrose, Massachusetts and had been a resident of Biloxi since 1964. He was a decorated U. S. Marine Corps Veteran of WW II, having served in Pearl Harbor, and retired from the U. S. Air Force as a...
Henryk J. Plonski
Jan 19, 2006
Henryk J. Plonski, 54 of Gulfport, died Thursday, January 19, 2006 in Gulfport. Mr. Plonski was a native of Poland and was a long time resident of Gulfport. He attended Gulfport High School and served in the U.S. Marines. Mr. Plonski was a member of Southern Star Lodge #500 in Long Beach and was a member of Saucier Holiness Church....
Capt. Egon M. Frese
Jan 19, 2006
Captain Egon M. Frese, 83, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, January 19, 2006, in Biloxi. Mr. Frese was a native of Denmark and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 40 years. He was a naturalized U. S. citizen and a U. S. Navy Veteran of WW II. He was a licensed judge for the American Kennel Club...
Gordon Thomas Eadie, III
Jan 18, 2006
Mr. Gordon Thomas "Beau" Eadie, III, age 25 of Saucier, MS, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006 in Gulfport. Beau was employed by Absolute Drywall for several years. He was a loving husband, son, and the best dad ever. He enjoyed fishing and dirt bike riding with his children. He will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him. He was...
Wilburt Geddes
Jan 18, 2006
Wilburt H. Geddes, 80, of Pass Christian, died Wednesday January 18, 2006 in Gulfport. Mr. Geddes was a resident of Pass Christian since 1978. He worked as a scientist for the Naval Oceanographic Office for 36 years, serving as head of Project Magnet and the Acoustic Division, prior to being appointed Director of the Naval Oceangraphic Office at Stennis in...
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