Obituaries
Michael Francis Stout
Aug 29, 2018
“Never fly the A model of anything.” — WWII pilot Ed Thompson Never one to take advice, Michael Stout flew his own “A model” in 2008 in his beloved Sonex aircraft, which he hand-built in his retirement, fulfilling a lifelong dream. Sadly, Michael passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on November 1, 1946,...
Deborah Anne Ball McClain
Aug 27, 2018
Deborah Anne Ball McClain, age 63, passed away Monday August 27, 2018 in Ocean Springs. She was a native of Kingsport, TN and a resident of Ocean Springs for over 60 years. She retired from teaching with Ocean Springs School District. She was a volunteer with "Living Well Ministries," a ministry devoted to helping the homeless. Survivors include her husband...
Orlyn Miles Boyd
Aug 26, 2018
Orlyn M. Boyd was a traveling man. A 22-year veteran of the Air Force who got to travel the world. He was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota on June 23, 1931. Not a studious guy, he liked to hang out with his buddies, smoke cigarettes and throw rocks at the local greenhouse windows. In 1949 he joined the Army Air...
Lorraine Saunders
Aug 26, 2018
Lorraine Saunders, age 86, moved to Heaven Sunday, August 26, 2018. She was born in Taunton, MA and a resident of Saucier, MS since 1976. She was a Methodist and a member and former Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star. Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Saunders, Sr. and son, Richard S. Saunders,...
Tina Wauwesia Nix Lipscomb
Aug 26, 2018
Tina Wauwesia Nix was born at Shaw, Mississippi on August 23, 1921, to the Reverend Pernell Olia Nix and Ola Mae McNemar Nix. Reverend P.O. Nix was a Methodist minister and frequently moved from church to church (called "the route") as was the accepted practice of the time. Tina (affectionately called Wesa, Wes (pronounced Wees) or Wauwesia by friends and...
Phyllis "Pat" Forehand
Aug 25, 2018
Phyllis "Pat" Forehand, age 64, of Vancleave gained her wings on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born in Biloxi at Keesler Air Force Base. She was raised in Biloxi but had resided in Vancleave for the past 20 years. Pat is preceded in death by her mother, Alice Paszle, and a daughter, Sharon Forehand. Survivors include her partner of...
Milagros Besa
Aug 25, 2018
Milagros Besa, age 88, passed away in Ocean Springs surrounded by family members on Saturday, August 25, 2018. She was born on May 20, 1930 in Bulacan, Philippines. Milagros was eleven when the Japanese occupation of the Philippines ended her formal schooling. In 1950 she married Aner Besa, and together they had four children. Seeking better opportunities for her family,...
Lydia Nicole "Nikki" Phillips
Aug 24, 2018
Lydia Nicole “Nikki” Phillips, age 29, of Gautier, gained her wings on August 24, 2018 when God wrapped His loving arms around her and took her to her Heavenly Home. Nikki will be sadly missed by her husband, Jason Phillips; her mom, Sandra Adkins; grandmother, Betty Gilbert; brother, Kenny Adkins; sister, Jenni Gursuch; her father, Bill Adkins; and aunts, uncles,...
Anson Lee "Large" Lindsay
Aug 24, 2018
Anson L. Lindsay, age 78, of Gulfport died Friday, August 24, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident and he was a graduate of Gulfport High School. He was a member of the Episcopal church. He was co-owner of Lindsay Mechanical in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Tassone. He...
Brady Maxwell Bourdon
Aug 24, 2018
On August 24, 2018, Daniel and Ashton Bourdon's son, Brady Maxwell Bourdon was born in an eternal sleep at 4:10 pm at Ocean Springs Hospital. Brady weighed 5 lbs 14 oz with the most beautiful wavy dark hair. He was loved by so many and will forever be missed by his loving parents, his sister Kinsley, and brother Carter. Ashton...
Ottis Lee Davis
Aug 24, 2018
Mr. Ottis Lee Davis, age 76, of Gulfport, MS passed away on August 24, 2018 in Gulfport. Born in Gulfport, on August 26, 1941, Ottis was the son of the late Ottis Carl Davis and Elizabeth Lee Davis of Gulfport. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anna Holmes Davis of Gulfport; daughter, Susan Davis Penick and son-law, Joseph Michael...
Hollis Rojell Dyess
Aug 24, 2018
Mr. Hollis Rojell Dyess, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018. Mr. Dyess was born in Excel, AL. He came to the Coast in 1957 and owned and operated Railroad Furniture Store in Biloxi for 35 years. He was a member of Gulf Coast Church in Long Beach. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Anne Denton Heidelberg
Aug 23, 2018
Anne Denton Heidelberg of Long Beach, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, Aug 23, 2018. She was born November 29, 1940, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, to John and Margaret Ellis Denton. She graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia in 1959. She received a Bachelor in Science degree from Auburn University in 1963 and a Master in Education from the University of...
Clifton Douglas "Parge" Davis
Aug 23, 2018
Clifton Douglas "Parge" Davis passed away on Saturday, August 25th 2018. He was born July 23, 1929 in Vancleave, MS, where he was a life-long resident. Mr. Davis was devoted to his family and was a fixture in the community. In his spare time, Mr. Davis loved to farm, hunt, and fish. He was also the biggest Vancleave Bulldogs fan...
M. "Ken" Thomas Sr.
Aug 23, 2018
Mr. Kenneth M. (Ken) Thomas Sr, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Ken was born on February 25, 1942, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to Bertha Bishop and Willie Thomas. He graduated from Chapman High School in Inman, SC and received the AEGIS Excellence award (Long Service Award, Ingalls Shipbuilding). He...
Joshua "J.T." Cody Territt
Aug 22, 2018
Joshua “J.T.” Cody Territt, age 23, of D’Iberville, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Joshua was born on June 20, 1995 in Biloxi, MS. He was a graduate of D’Iberville High School and attended U.S.M. in Hattiesburg where he was studying Construction and Engineering. He was employed with Broussard Plumbing. He loved making people smile and loved dancing. He...
Alphonse Albert Anseman
Aug 22, 2018
Mr. Alphonse Albert Anseman, III age 63, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Mr. Anseman was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1971. He was a 1974 graduate of St. Martin High School, a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and a member of the Loyal Order of Moose....
William "Corey" Vaughan
Aug 21, 2018
William “Corey” Vaughan, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS with his beloved wife by his side. Corey, 38, was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He was a hard working man and always strived to provide a wonderful life for his family. In his free time...
Thomas John "Captain Tom" Becker
Aug 21, 2018
The sun has set on the most wonderful man we know, Thomas John “Captain Tom” Becker. Father, Husband, Friend, USAF MSgt Retired Serviceman, 20 year President of Mississippi Charter Boat Captains Association, Past President and Board Member of NACO (National Association of Charterboat Operators), and as everyone knew him, "Skipper", entered Eternal Life Tuesday afternoon, August 21, 2018, in Jackson,...
Ssgt Edward Pentz, US Army Ret.
Aug 20, 2018
SSgt Edward Pentz, US Army Ret., age 86, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018. He was born in Cincinnati, OH and enlisted in the United States Army on June 2, 1948 at age 16. He spent over 20 years in the Army and retired October 31, 1968. Mr. Pentz moved to the Gulf Coast in August 1969. He worked for...
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