Obituaries

Selmia Agnes Fryou Tootle

Selmia Agnes Fryou Tootle

Sep 17, 2018

Selmia Agnes Fryou Tootle (a/k/a) Selmia A. Tootle, 87 of Biloxi, MS gained her wings on Monday, September 17, 2018 in D’Iberville, MS. Selmia was born in Biloxi, MS on March 23, 1931 to Rita Mae Fryou and Eugene Fryou. She was a sales associate for many years and enjoyed Cajun music, dancing and socializing. She was a past member...

Albert  Sidney Johnston III

Albert Sidney Johnston III

Sep 17, 2018

Albert Sidney Johnston III, age 89, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018. He was born in Biloxi on June 18, 1929 to Albert Sidney Johnston II and Shirley Margaret Hoffman Johnston. Mr. Johnston was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy where he was class valedictorian, St. Mary’s College where he was class valedictorian with a bachelor’s...

Amber  Rose  Barnett

Amber Rose Barnett

Sep 17, 2018

Amber Rose Barnett, 21, of Biloxi, was taken from our lives on February 17, 2018. Amber was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She had a passion for the arts. Amber was also an enthusiastic football fan. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joann Weekley. Amber’s survivors include her...

Cecil Albert "CJ" Necaise, III

Cecil Albert "CJ" Necaise, III

Sep 16, 2018

Cecil Albert “CJ” Necaise, III, 38, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Albert Necaise, Jr. CJ’s survivors include his mother, Lisa Marodis; his son, Dillon Necaise; his siblings, Richard Necaise and Cecilia Patricks; and his grandmother, Martha Ragus. A graveside service will be held at...

Ruth "Cookie" Cammel

Ruth "Cookie" Cammel

Sep 16, 2018

Ruth Cammel (Cookie), age 57, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018 . Ruth was known by many throughout the community. She never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand. She was very active in her local church community as well. Her laugh was a contagious laugh to all whom she got to share time with....

Woodrow "Woody" Johnson, Jr.

Woodrow "Woody" Johnson, Jr.

Sep 16, 2018

Woodrow “Woody” Johnson, Jr., 68, of Biloxi, MS, succumbed to lung cancer on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Woody loved fishing and gardening. He was always there to help friends or family with carpentry projects or whatever else they needed him for. Woody was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all. Woody is survived by his wife of 27...

Eunice  Leckich Kaufman Misko

Eunice Leckich Kaufman Misko

Sep 14, 2018

Eunice Leckich Kaufman Misko, age 95, passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, September 14, 2018. Mrs. Misko was born in Biloxi, MS on October 21, 1922 to Carston Leckich, Sr. and Margaret Lunet Leckich. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Otis Kaufman, and her husband of 51 years, Albert Misko, Sr., parents, grandchildren,...

James "Jim" Blake

James "Jim" Blake

Sep 14, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of James "Jim" Henry Blake announces his passing on September 14, 2018 at the age of 87 years. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his children, Diana (Michael) Regnier, James, Harry (Veronica), Geri (Bill Bennett). Jim will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren, Winter, Chris, Michael, and Joseph. Jim was predeceased...

Jonathan  L. Fruth

Jonathan L. Fruth

Sep 13, 2018

Jonathan L. Fruth, age 34, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Jonathan went to school in Ocean Springs, MS and moved back to Georgia to work in construction. He came back to the Gulf Coast for visits and had lived there for the past year. Jonathan enjoyed spending time with his family, mingling with friends, going...

Elveda Sanders Munn

Elveda Sanders Munn

Sep 13, 2018

Elveda Sanders Munn, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Lakeview Nursing Center with her family by her side. Born in Columbia, MS, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and loving husband, Laurie Linuel “Lem” Munn. Veda and Lem were the owners of Munn’s Furniture and Appliances in Biloxi for 27years....

Hoa Trang Shelton

Hoa Trang Shelton

Sep 12, 2018

Hoa Trang Shelton, age 75, of Ocean Springs died Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Hoa Trang was born November 17, 1942 in Hue, Vietnam. She graduated high school and attended college. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and going to the casinos. Hoa Trang is preceded in death by six siblings. Survivors include children, Nam Shelton, Judy Cloyd, Bac Shelton,...

Ronald "Ron" H McCravey

Ronald "Ron" H McCravey

Sep 11, 2018

Mr. Ronald “Ron” H. McCravey was born on July 28, 1938 in Whitesburg, TN. He passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 after fighting cancer since 2000. He was a Past Master of Magnolia Lodge #120 F&AM. He was also a 32nd degree Scottish Rite and York Rite Mason. Ron served in the Air Force as a Special Forces Ranger...

Mary E Hunt

Mary E Hunt

Sep 11, 2018

On September 11, 2018, Mary E. Hunt of Long Beach, MS (age 68) went to join her Heavenly Father. Mary is preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Etheleen Smith. Mary is survived by her husband of 25 years, Dr. Ron Hunt of Long Beach, MS. She is also survived by her daughter Jill Mason Dunlap of Baton Rouge,...

Steven Andrew McCaleb

Steven Andrew McCaleb

Sep 10, 2018

Steven Andrew McCaleb – US Navy Retired Sea Bee, age 69, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 in Mobile, AL at the U.S.A. Alabama Medical Center. Steven Andrew McCaleb is preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Juanita McCaleb; and his brother, Billy H. McCaleb. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Jenny...

Don Eglin Burch

Don Eglin Burch

Sep 9, 2018

Don Eglin Burch, beloved husband and father, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at the age of 56. He was born on May 9, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi, to the late Donna Mercedese Burch and the late Paul Ellzey Burch. He was preceded in death by his nephew and godson, Nicholas Ederer. Don is survived by his loving wife,...

John F Wilkerson

John F Wilkerson

Sep 9, 2018

John F. Wilkerson, age 93, of Long Beach died Sunday, September 9, 2018 in Pass Christian. He was born in Lucedale and had been a resident of the coast most of his life. He retired in 1986 from Kennedy Space Center and was a US Navy Veteran serving in World War II. He enjoyed traveling and dancing. He is survived...

Christopher Soldo

Christopher Soldo

Sep 8, 2018

Christopher Soldo, 60, of Vancleave, MS passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Soldo was a graduate of Biloxi High School and USM. He met his wife, Candy working at the Holiday Inn and have been married for 27 years. He was previously employed with Boomtown Casino and former owner of Bruno’s Café in Biloxi. Mr. Soldo...

Barbara Boardman Hatch

Barbara Boardman Hatch

Sep 8, 2018

Barbara Boardman Hatch, age 83 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on September 8, 2018. Barbara was the daughter of Joseph and Gertrude Boardman, born on October 14, 1934 in Gulfport. She was the youngest of four children, and her loving family nurtured the kindness, generosity, and great sense of humor that became her hallmark and legacy. She had many fond...

Charles Gordon Campbell

Charles Gordon Campbell

Sep 7, 2018

Charles Gordon Campbell, age 69, of Gulfport died Friday, September 7, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport where he was a resident most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School class of ’67 and was self employed in the construction business. He was an avid golfer and an artist. He was preceded in death...

Dahlia  "Meemaw" Reeves

Dahlia "Meemaw" Reeves

Sep 7, 2018

Dahlia “Meemaw” Reeves, age 90, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018. Mrs. Reeves was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg and taught in Gulfport schools for 33 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend, and will be missed by all that...