Obituaries

Leona Cureau Graffagnini

Leona Cureau Graffagnini

Mar 22, 2005

Leona Cureau Graffagnini, 96, of New Orleans, LA died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in the home of her niece in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born on November 8, 1908 in New Orleans, LA and lived with her niece for the past 17 years. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church....

Mrs. Frances B. Miller

Mrs. Frances B. Miller

Mar 22, 2005

Mrs. Frances B. Miller, 70 of Gulfport, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005 in Gulfport. Mrs. Miller was born in Mt. Hermon, LA and has been a resident of the Coast for 36 years. She retired from Gayfers and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Gulfport. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her father, Joe S. Burch...

Vester Ray Bassham, Sr.

Vester Ray Bassham, Sr.

Mar 21, 2005

Mr. Vester Ray Bassham, Sr., age 59, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, March 21, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bassham was an offshore captain for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam from 1966-1972. He loved his life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast especially boating and fishing. He was preceded in death...

Daniel Suggs

Daniel Suggs

Mar 21, 2005

Mr. Daniel "Danny" Suggs, T/Sgt. U.S. Air Force Retired, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, March 21, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Danny was born on August 28, 1931, in Anniston, AL. He began his career with the government by enlisting in the Air Force in May of 1949. He served until January of 1971. Danny began a civil...

Raymond Hawkins

Raymond Hawkins

Mar 21, 2005

Mr. Raymond Anthony Hawkins, age 49, of Kenner, Louisiana, died Monday, March 21, 2005, in Baton Rouge, LA. Mr. Hawkins was a resident of Kenner, LA., and a former longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He was a truck driver and a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Charles Georges. He is survived by his wife,...

Rene Moniot

Rene Moniot

Mar 19, 2005

Rene Joseph Moniot Jr. June 26, 1933 - March 19, 2005. We morn the passing of our beloved Rene Joseph Moniot Jr. He is gone to join his loving mother, Marion Bessey and father Rene Joseph Moniot Sr. in the caring arms of our Lord in heaven. He was 71 years of age. He is survived by his children, James...

Charles Moncise

Charles Moncise

Mar 18, 2005

Charles Moncise, 77, of Biloxi, MS died March 18, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his son and family.Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements..

Jody Johnson

Jody Johnson

Mar 18, 2005

Jody L. Johnson, 36, of Biloxi, passed away at his home after 1 year battle with cancer on March 18, 2005. Jody enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, had a passion for the computer, and was involved in local politics. Jody had an adventurous personality, a gracious and loving heart, and was a friend to everyone. His big...

Phillip "Ray" Perez

Phillip "Ray" Perez

Mar 17, 2005

Mr. Philip "Ray" Perez, 57, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Biloxi. Mr. Perez was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a former employee of Saucier Brother's Roofing Company. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Preceding Mr. Perez in death were his parents, Anthony and Maggie Perez. Survivors include two daughters, Angie Perez...

Ty Van Nguyen

Ty Van Nguyen

Mar 16, 2005

Ty Van Nguyen, 86, died Wed. March 16, 2005. Services will be held on Sat. April 2, 2005, 10 am at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church. Bradford-O'Keefe in charge of arrangements.

Calvin C. Scarborough

Calvin C. Scarborough

Mar 16, 2005

Calvin C. Scarborough, 73, of Saucier died Wednesday, March 16, 2005 in Gulfport. Mr. Scarborough was a lifelong resident of Saucier. He retired from Teledyne Irby Steel after forty-one years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara C. Scarborough; a son, Samuel Scarborough; a sister, Betty Parker and his parents, Curtis and Lela Rae Scarborough. He is survived...

Mary Alice Bounds

Mary Alice Bounds

Mar 15, 2005

Mary Alice Bounds, 85, of Ellisville, died Tue., March 15, in Ocean Springs. Visit: Fri., March 18, 10-11 AM with 11 AM chapel service, all at Ocean Springs Chapel, Bradford O'Keefe. Burial:Crestlawn

Anna Ruth Schrieber

Anna Ruth Schrieber

Mar 14, 2005

Mrs. Anna Ruth Schrieber, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, March 14, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Schrieber was a lifelong resident of the community. She was a Sunday School teacher at The First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs for over 30 years. She was also a member of the Senior Adult Choir. Mrs. Schrieber was preceded in...

Horace R. Guillotte

Horace R. Guillotte

Mar 14, 2005

Mr. Horace R. Guillotte, age 93, passed away on March 14, 2005, at his home in Ocean Springs. He was born on December 4, 1911, in Gautier, MS., resided in Biloxi during his school years, and graduated from Biloxi High School. He was a member of the Catholic faith. Mr. Guillottes' career began as a telegrapher on board commercial ships...

Walter Theodore Moen

Walter Theodore Moen

Mar 13, 2005

Mr. Walter Theodore Moen, age 58, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, March 13, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Moen was a resident of the community since 1983 and was an electrician. He is survived by two sisters, Donna Hyland and Pat Russell and many nieces, nephews and close friends. On Thursday, March 17, 2005, there will be an 11...

Col. Richard Day Goree, Retired U. S. Air Force

Col. Richard Day Goree, Retired U. S. Air Force

Mar 13, 2005

Col. Richard Day Goree, U.S.A.F. Retired, 86, died Sunday, March 13, 2005, at his home in Biloxi, MS surrounded by his family. He retired from the military in 1970 after serving 34 years of active duty in the air force. Col Goree was Born December 14, 1918, in Gordon, LA and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past...

Dr. Katharine Rea

Dr. Katharine Rea

Mar 13, 2005

Dr. Katharine Rea passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13 at her home surrounded by several family members. She was predeceased by her parents, Bud Higdon Rea, Sr. and Georgia Taylor Rea; a brother, Charles B. Rea, of Meridian; and a niece, Linda Rea Varnell of Jacksonville, FL; Survivors include two brothers, George R. Rea of Meridian and Bud H....

Rick Joseph McManus

Rick Joseph McManus

Mar 12, 2005

Rick Joseph McManus, 38, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, March 12, 2005 in Biloxi. Rick was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He attended Notre Dame, Mercy Cross, and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1985. He was an Electrician and Construction Contractor by trade. He was previously employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 10 years. Rick had a love for music,...

Eva Belle Stilson

Eva Belle Stilson

Mar 12, 2005

Mrs. Eva Belle Stilson, 45, of N. Biloxi, MS died Saturday, March 12, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Stilson was a native of Exeter, New Hampshire and had been a resident of the coast for the past 16 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of St. Martin Lion's Club. Mrs. Stilson formerly worked with Hardee's...

James B. Adcock

James B. Adcock

Mar 12, 2005

Mr. James Brudoc Adcock, 82, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, March 12, 2005, in Gulfport. Mr. Adcock was born in Neshoba County, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for 61 years. He was a member of Gulf Gardens Baptist Church. Mr. Adcock served in the U. S. Army during WW II. He was a former Chief of the...