Obituaries

Robert B. Dozier

Robert B. Dozier

Mar 5, 2020

Mr. Robert B. Dozier, age 74, of Live Oak, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Shands UF in Jacksonville, FL following an extended illness. He was the son of the late Marvin Allen and Janet Britt Byrd Dozier, Sr. Mr. Dozier was preceded in death by his brother, Marvin Allen Dozier. He served his country in the...

Justin Paul Boudreaux

Justin Paul Boudreaux

Mar 4, 2020

Justin Paul Boudreaux, 36, born August 9, 1983 in Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 in Pascagoula, MS. He resided in St. Martin. Justin was a welder by trade and a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He loved hunting, fishing, and his dog named Hex. He was a lifelong New Orleans Saints and Mississippi State fan....

Jeanell Taylor Sullivan

Jeanell Taylor Sullivan

Mar 3, 2020

Jeanell Taylor Sullivan, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was a Christian and a longtime member of Bayou View Baptist Church in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Katherine Taylor; her father, Howard Taylor; one sister, June Llorens; and a son-in-law Mike Nellums. She is survived...

Betty Lou Matlock

Betty Lou Matlock

Mar 3, 2020

Betty Lou Matlock, age 74 died Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Saucier, MS. She was born on February 27, 1946, in Biloxi, MS. She was a homemaker who enjoyed drawing, fishing and camping. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Isscar (Tickle) Waltman and Maggie Goff, two sisters and 4 brothers. She is survived by her husband Vernon Matlock...

John "Jack" Acevedo

John "Jack" Acevedo

Mar 3, 2020

John “Jack” Acevedo, age 78 passed away on March 3, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Mr. Acevedo was born on October 13, 1941 to the late John and Lillian Acevedo of Biloxi. He was well known for his exceptional building and remodeling of homes across the coast. He has been a lifelong member of the Biloxi Elks Lodge...

Nolan  L Broussard

Nolan L Broussard

Mar 2, 2020

Nolan L. Broussard, Sr. was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was born February 1, 1948, to Nutley and Daisy Broussard. He attended St. Michael Elementary School where he was often called out of class to serve Latin masses. This privilege left quite an impression on him and he vowed to dedicate himself to the Catholic Church. He continued his...

James  Joseph  Johnston

James Joseph Johnston

Mar 2, 2020

James Joseph Johnston, 56, returned to his heavenly home on March 2nd, 2020 after a valiant battle. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his illness and ultimately gave him peace. James was born to the late Edwin and Joan Johnston, in Biloxi, MS on March 21st, 1963. His Catholic faith began at...

James Stephen  Bourque

James Stephen Bourque

Mar 2, 2020

James Stephen Bourque, age 68, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was a proud Marine, proud father, and friend to all who knew and loved him. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and Faye Bourque and his brother, John Bourque. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife of 30 years, Kathy Bourque of...

Agnes June LeJeune Hupp

Agnes June LeJeune Hupp

Feb 27, 2020

Agnes June LeJeune Hupp died on Feb. 27, 2020 in Gulfport, MS, from complications from urothelial cancer at the age of 73. She was a resident of Estherwood, LA. Agnes --- or June as she preferred to be addressed--- grew up in Estherwood surrounded by the love of many sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was the youngest child...

Joan Marie Blessey Anseman

Joan Marie Blessey Anseman

Feb 27, 2020

Joan Marie Blessey Anseman, 91, of St. Martin, MS passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Anseman was born on May 30, 1928, in New Orleans to Walter and Norma Blessey. She attended St. Anthony of Padua school and Delgado Trade School in New Orleans. She wed Alphonse Anseman, Jr., on August 9, 1952, and...

Margaret Vaughn Nemec

Margaret Vaughn Nemec

Feb 27, 2020

Margaret Cecilia (Vaughn) Nemec, 82 of Saucier, Mississippi, passed away on February 27, 2020 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Godfrey James Nemec; her sons Brian V. Lake and Tony M. Lake; her sisters Barbara J. Felton and JoEllen Coplea. Born in Oak Creek, Colorado, she was the...

John Merle Edgil

John Merle Edgil

Feb 27, 2020

John Merle Edgil, 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. Edgil was born in Jasper, AL and grew up in Amory, MS. He was a longtime resident of Franklin, LA and a resident of the coast for the past 11 years. Mr. Edgil was employed with the Columbian Carbon Chemical Company for 35 years...

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Jolley

Ronald "Ron" Eugene Jolley

Feb 26, 2020

Ronald “Ron” Eugene Jolley, Sr., age 72, of Ocean Springs passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Ron was born on September 11, 1947 in Chattanooga, TN to Wiley and Florence Jolley. He attended Opelika High School and Auburn University. Ron Worked in management at J.C. Penney's for 27 years and owned Badcock Home Furniture from 1993 until 2017. He...

Lizabell  Champagne Chinn

Lizabell Champagne Chinn

Feb 26, 2020

On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Lizabell Champagne Chinn, age 90, of Biloxi went to be with Our Lord and was reunited with her beloved husband, who she affectionately called my Leslie. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was most loving and thoughtful, giving selflessly...

Marie L. Gaudin

Marie L. Gaudin

Feb 25, 2020

Marie L. Gaudin, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Joseph Gaudin, Sr.; her son, Roger J. Gaudin, Jr.; and her daughter, Mary Gaudin. Mrs. Gaudin’s survivors include her daughter, Diane Gaudin Enke; her sons, John Gaudin and David Gaudin; eight grandchildren, Donald D. Enke, Deanna...

Margaret Ann Cox Graben

Margaret Ann Cox Graben

Feb 25, 2020

Margaret Ann Cox Graben, age 85, passed away peacefully February 25, 2020 due to diabetes and congestive heart failure. She was born March 21, 1934 in Pulaski, Virginia to Blake and Bessie Cox. She married her best friend and love of her life in November of 1952, Leon Ross Graben, who preceded her in death in 2014. At the age...

Gladys Margaret Romero  Touchet

Gladys Margaret Romero Touchet

Feb 25, 2020

Mrs. Gladys Margaret Romero Touchet, age 84, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Mrs. Touchet was born on March 16, 1935 in Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School. She was a member of the Fleur de Lis Society, Golden Age Club and the Elk’s Lodge in Biloxi. She worked in retail sales. During her spare time, she...

Dwight Earl Wilkinson

Dwight Earl Wilkinson

Feb 23, 2020

Dwight Earl Wilkinson, 82 of Gulfport died Sunday, February 23, 2020. He was born in Thomson, Illinois. Dwight was a resident of Gulfport since 2017. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1980 after over 20 years of service as MSgt. Dwight was preceded in death by his wife, Estella Wilkinson; his parents, Harry and Ellen Wilkinson; his...

Donald R. Wambolt

Donald R. Wambolt

Feb 23, 2020

Donald R. Wambolt, almost 90, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born in East Dedham, MA, but considered Franklin, MA his hometown. Don retired from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and in 1971, he settled in Long Beach, MS with his wife and three children. Don considered the MS Gulf Coast, specifically Long Beach, to...

Elgin  Lee

Elgin Lee

Feb 23, 2020

Elgin Lee, Jr., age 73 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020 in New Orleans, LA. He was born on November 20, 1946 in Sumrall, MS. Elgin was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and served as a crew chief aboard B-52 bombers. He is retired from the U.S. Air Force after twenty-eight years of service with...