Obituaries
Christy G. Young
Mar 23, 2018
Christy G. Young, of Long Beach, died Friday, March 23, 2018. Mrs. Young was born in Maben, MS and moved to Long Beach nine months ago from Cape Coral, FL. She was a Baptist and a retired medical technologist. She is survived by her husband, Michael W. Young; her two daughters and their husbands, Stephanie and Jake Haldiman and Jessica...
James Douglas Floyd
Mar 23, 2018
James Douglas Floyd, 75, died Friday, March 23, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Floyd was born in Shreveport, LA and was a retired placement specialist for the Georgia Department of Labor. He was also retired from the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Smith Floyd. A graveside service with honors by the U.S. Army will be held Wednesday,...
Rita Lucy Covich Forbes
Mar 23, 2018
Rita Lucy Covich Forbes, age 92, passed away on March 23, 2018, in Wichita Falls, Texas. Rita was born in Biloxi on January 8, 1926 to Lucy and Jerry Covich, Sr. She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1945 and from Mississippi State College for Women in 1949. She worked as a Phlebotomist in New Orleans, followed by a year...
Ruby Carolyn Hunt
Mar 22, 2018
Mrs. Ruby Carolyn Hunt, known as "Darlin Darlin", age 82, of Vancleave, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Mrs. Hunt was born on August 30, 1935 and was married to the love of her life, WJ Hunt, for 67 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Tracy Crosby and her parents, Walter...
John Alexander "Buddy" Welch
Mar 22, 2018
John Alexander “Buddy” Welch, age 95, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Biloxi. John was born June 9, 1922. He was a native of Biloxi, and had been a resident of Gulf Hills, Ocean Springs for more than 65 years. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School, class of 1939, and attended Perkinston Jr. College. John...
Brenda Deatte Newman Sargent
Mar 22, 2018
Brenda Deatte (Newman) Sargent, age 56, went to meet her heavenly Father on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was a longtime resident of Biloxi, having moved to Ocean Springs after marrying her husband in 2003. She was a 1979 graduate of Biloxi High School. In her youth she was very active in the St. John Catholic Youth Organization in Biloxi....
Kenneth Joseph Thibodeaux
Mar 22, 2018
Kenneth Joseph Thibodeaux, 78, passed away peacefully in his home of 55 years surrounded by his children. Kenny was born April 2, 1939 to Eula and Pierre Thibodeaux. He grew up on the point in Biloxi, standing beside his mother as a child as she worked in the seafood factory. He was a quiet, dry humored man that loved to...
Nicholas Van Wiser
Mar 21, 2018
When Nick Wiser was a high school student at Harding Academy in Memphis, all it took was a few debate classes for him to know what he wanted to be when he grew up - an attorney. Arguing and presenting with a purpose. Representing a person or a cause with passion. That’s what Nick has done since 1987 with his...
Gary R Garner
Mar 21, 2018
Gary R. Garner, age 64, died surrounded by those he loved on the morning of March 21, 2018. He is adored by his high school sweetheart and bride of 44 years, Rebecca (Becky). Family was of utmost importance to Gary. He relished spending time with his two children: Keith (Jeni) Garner and Sarah (Jan) Bartos; his three grandchildren, Drew Garner,...
Joseph Souza
Mar 20, 2018
Mr. Joseph Souza, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Souza was born on July 29, 1941 in Fall River, MA. He served in the US Air Force from 1960-1985. He was stationed in Texas, England, Pentagon and KAFB, where he retired as a First Sergeant of a student...
Ernest "Dan" Russell
Mar 19, 2018
MSgt. Ernest “Dan” Russell, 83, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Mr. Russell was a long time resident of D’Iberville, MS. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a MSgt after 20 years of service, earning a Bronze Star in the Vietnam War. He joined the Biloxi Police Department in 1975 and retired in 1995. He received a...
Matilde A. Hess
Mar 19, 2018
Matilde A. Hess, 68, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport. Matilde was born July 21, 1949 in Brindisi, Italy. She enjoyed spending time with her family, attending church, and serving others. Matilde was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon L. Hess and mother, Dora Carrozzo. She is survived by her...
Ellen Lechner LeBoeuf
Mar 19, 2018
Ellen Lechner LeBoeuf, 59, a native of Biloxi and resident of Houma, passed away on March 19, 2018 with her husband by her side. She is survived by her husband, Dedric LeBoeuf Sr.; daughter, Danielle LeBoeuf and fiance’ Roy Labat Jr.; son, Dedric LeBoeuf Jr. and wife Teisha; brother, Reginald Lechner Sr. and wife Cathy; sister, Francie Blackmon and husband...
Franklin Edward "Rosie" Rosenbergh
Mar 19, 2018
Franklin Edward “Rosie” Rosenburgh, age 88, passed away on March 19, 2018, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS. Rosie was born in Natick, MA on January 15, 1930, to Richard Rosenburgh and Louise Sehnert. He was the youngest of four brothers, and preceded in death by his brothers, Richard, Durwood and Stanley. Rosie joined the Navy in...
John Shermann Darnell
Mar 19, 2018
John Shermann Darnell III, 83, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Darnell lived in Ocean Springs for 44 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and retired with 23 years of service. He also retired from the Electrical Department of Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a friend of Bill W. John is preceded...
Lyndall Sue "Lynn" Gerych
Mar 18, 2018
Lyndall Sue "Lynn" Gerych, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2018 following a lengthy illness at a local nursing facility in Gulfport, Ms. Mrs Gerych was born September 25th, 1951 in Pensacola, FL. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Niece. She was loved by all. Mrs. Gerych was preceded...
Cynthia Smith
Mar 18, 2018
Cynthia Smith, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, March 18, 2018. Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M until 11:30 A.M. on March 23, 2018. Services will follow. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue is in charge.
Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker
Mar 18, 2018
Thomas "Tommy" Gerald Shoemaker, 66, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born March 13, 1952 in Biloxi. He was a devoted husband, father, PawPaw, great PawPaw, brother, and uncle. He's been in the Sheetrock business for 54 years. He was an avid owner and lover of classic antique cars and enjoyed Crusin' the Coast....
William "Tommy" Thomas Brown
Mar 18, 2018
William "Tommy" Thomas Brown, age 78, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Gulfport and was carried to heaven on a rainbow. He was born August 7, 1939 in Waynesboro, TN to Abey and Lon Brown. He was employed by the US Navy, CB Base, and VA Canteen. He served in the US Navy and enjoyed camping and watching Nascar....
Herbert P. Beaugez Jr.
Mar 17, 2018
Mr. Herbert P. Beaugez Jr, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Mr. Beaugez was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and served in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was a charter member and former Commodore of the Poor Mans Yacht Club and a four year starter on the Ocean Springs Greyhound Football Team. He...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
