Obituaries
Florence Virginia Awe
Nov 24, 2020
Florence Virginia Awe, age 89 and long-time resident of D’Iberville, MS, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Florence was born January 24, 1931 in Richmond, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Alice Wiggle; her infant son, George; her sister, Phyllis Cooler; and her husband, Marion Awe. Florence is survived by her daughters; Deborah Ernst...
Daniel Leland Koch
Nov 23, 2020
Dr. Daniel Leland Koch, born January 31, 1937 in Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years on Monday November 23, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Koch was a longtime resident of Mobile, AL. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of South Alabama with a Bachelors...
Betty C Kenneth
Nov 23, 2020
Betty C. Kenneth, age 94, passed away Monday November 23, 2020 . She was born in Hancock County and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam M. Kenneth, Jr.; a daughter, Nancy Karen Dooley; two grandchildren, Richard Brian Ladner and Amber Nicole Doudna;...
James Franklin Dewberry
Nov 23, 2020
Mr. James Franklin Dewberry, Jr., age 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, to Williams Memorial Chapel in Brewton, Alabama. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Dewberry family.
Conrad "Connie" P. Balius
Nov 23, 2020
Mr. Conrad “Connie” P. Balius, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Mr. Balius was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was an U.S. Army veteran and was of the Catholic faith. He was a retired commercial fisherman and enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. Mr. Balius is preceded in death...
Joseph D. Holder
Nov 23, 2020
Mr. Joseph D. Holder, age 90, left this life on November 23, 2020. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Sean Allen Armstrong. He was always known as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, was so generous with his love, help and knowledge. He is so loved and missed by his family, 3 children, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 2...
Cornelius Louis (C.L.) Davis
Nov 22, 2020
Cornelius Louis (C.L.) Davis III of Gautier, MS, passed away peacefully at home with family on November 22, 2020 at the age of 81. C.L was a native of Pascagoula, MS. He attended school at Our Lady of Fatima Victory and graduated in 1956 from Pascagoula High School. He later attended Mississippi State University on a football scholarship. C.L. worked...
Rose Marie Bush
Nov 22, 2020
Rose Marie Bush, age 64, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born on June 26, 1956 in Portsmouth, NH. Rose was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She put everyone before herself. Rose had a really good heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Rose was preceded in death by her...
Carolyn Heise Holder
Nov 20, 2020
Carolyn Anne Heise Holder, age 72, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020. Ms. Holder was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was an active member of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church. A loving mother, grandmother, and friend, she will be missed by many. Ms. Holder is preceded in death by her son, Brett Allen...
Elmer Cuevas
Nov 19, 2020
Elmer Cuevas was born in Picayune, MS on September 1, 1940, and passed away on November 19, 2020, after a battle with the Covid-19 virus. Elmer was a local truck driver for most of his life until an injury forced him to retire in 1997. Elmer was a good man and great father, loved by all his family and friends....
Stephen Gangemi
Nov 19, 2020
Stephen Gangemi, age 71, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 19, 2020. Stephen was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and Louisiana. He attended Jefferson Davis Junior College, received an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy, and graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy. Stephen retired from being Chief Engineer for the Casinos. He loved his Catholic faith, his...
Dorothy Barq Quave
Nov 19, 2020
Dorothy Barq Quave of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the age of 87. Born in Pascagoula, Dorothy, known as “Dot” by close family and friends, was the daughter of Edward A. Barq, Jr. and Lillian King Barq. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi and received her bachelor degree in elementary education...
Frederick Joseph Mannino
Nov 18, 2020
Frederick Joseph Mannino, age 91, passed away on November 18, 2020, in his home in D’Iberville, Mississippi. A first generation American, Fred was born and baptized in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Vincent and Leona Mannino on June 21, 1929. His large family relocated to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where they made their home in Mississippi City. Fred graduated from...
Joyce Margaret Nicora
Nov 18, 2020
Joyce Margaret Nicora, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Joyce was born on February 11, 1926 in Biloxi to August and Lola Alves. She worked for Godchaux Clothing Company for 25 years. Joyce enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alexander Nicora; son, Nicky...
Doris Ison
Nov 15, 2020
Doris Rita Capuano Ison, age 90, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 in Biloxi. She was born on February 28, 1930 in Biloxi to parents Phillip Joseph Capuano and Bessie Marie Toups Capuano. She was known for her green thumb and spent many hours working on her garden, often while talking to the plants she cared for. Her grandchildren...
Peggy Necaise
Nov 15, 2020
Peggy Necaise, age 88, of Ocean Springs passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Peggy was born on September 17, 1932 in Louisiana. She was employed with Lovelace Drugs. Peggy enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leona Hughes King and sisters, Isabella King Burnham and Joann King Husley. Survivors...
Raymond Joseph Fournier
Nov 15, 2020
Raymond Joseph Fournier, 78, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his home in Biloxi, MS. “Rockin Ray” was a life-long resident of Biloxi, the city he loved so much. He wrote and recorded the song, Down in Biloxi, which was the feature song and title of his album released in 1994. Ray began his musical career as a student in...
Vance Paul Frickey
Nov 14, 2020
Vance Paul Frickey, age 63, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 after a 22 year battle with cancer. He has gone to join those who predeceased him: his son, Sgt. Armand Luke Frickey, his mother, Maxie Chauvin, stepfather Joseph Chauvin,and father, Lerrie Frickey. He received a BA in Technical Writing. He received numerous academic awards in High School, and was a...
Teresa "Terri" Lamanca Sullivan
Nov 14, 2020
Teresa (Terri) Lamanca Sullivan passed away Saturday afternoon, November 14, 2020. She was 85 years old and died of multiple health issues. She enjoyed a long life surrounded by her family and a host of friends. After her years of being a stay at home mom, she was involved in starting and operating several child care centers in the Gulfport-Biloxi...
Barbara Ann Sheppard
Nov 14, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Sheppard, 54, of Goldsboro, NC. Barbara passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020 after complications resulting from her fight with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Barbara was born on January 14, 1966 in New Orleans to the late Kenneth “Doc” and Lucy Bleichner. She grew up in Biloxi,...
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