Obituaries

Bertha Delois Clifton

Bertha Delois Clifton

Jan 3, 2018

Bertha Delois Clifton, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Ms. Clifton was a longtime resident of MS and lived in Vancleave for many years. Delois graduated from W.S. Neal in E. Brewton, AL before moving to MS. She worked over 25 years as a seamstress at Swingster Co. and at Villa Maria several years before retiring at 80....

Annie E. Young

Annie E. Young

Jan 3, 2018

Annie E. Young, age 89, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Gulfport. She was born in Long Beach and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of Divine Grace Baptist Church in Pass Christian and was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary in Long Beach. She was a longtime manager of Albright and Wood...

Nicholas Joseph (Jo Jo) Necaise

Nicholas Joseph (Jo Jo) Necaise

Jan 2, 2018

Nicholas Joseph (JoJo) Necaise, AKA “Barefoot” 48 years old was called home on January 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Elvert Joseph (Bud) Necaise Sr. and step-grandfather, JB Ladner. His maternal grandparents; Charles and Elena Head. JoJo is survived by his parents, Elvert Joseph Jr. and Geraldine Necaise. His paternal Grandmother, Rose Mary Ladner; sister,...

Lyle Eugene "Skip" Frisbie

Lyle Eugene "Skip" Frisbie

Jan 2, 2018

Lyle Eugene “Skip” Frisbie died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home in Ocean Springs. He was 84 years old. Known as “Skip” to his family and many friends, he was born in Carbondale, PA to the late Lyle Ulysses Frisbie and Bertha Elizabeth Snedeker Frisbie and was the eldest of seven siblings: Charles (d), Ellen Buckingham (d), Ruth Masker,...

David Donald Daugherty

David Donald Daugherty

Jan 1, 2018

Mr. David Donald Daugherty, age 63, of Vancleave, MS passed away at 9:00 p.m. on Monday, January 1, 2018. David was a resident of Vancleave, MS for the past 17 years and a resident of Moss Point for 32 years. David love to fish and be on the water. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leila Daugherty and...

Susan Ogletree Pancoast

Susan Ogletree Pancoast

Jan 1, 2018

Susan Ogletree Pancoast, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Susan was born on December 3, 1963 in Japan. She loved to cook and was a very kind and loving person. She will always be remembered for going over and beyond to help others when in need. She is preceded in...

Dorothy Truman Bidwell

Dorothy Truman Bidwell

Jan 1, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Truman Bidwell, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018. Dorothy was born on July 22, 1928, in Cortland, New York. She moved to Ocean Springs on April 4, 1992. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian Truman, husband, Gary Bidwell, son, Thomas Bidwell, six brothers, four sisters and...

John Marshall O'Neal

John Marshall O'Neal

Jan 1, 2018

Mr. John Marshall O’Neal, died at his home on Monday, January 1, 2018, in Vancleave, MS. He was 67 years old. Johnny was born December 23, 1950, in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from St. Martin High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army starting in November 1969, serving in Vietnam in January 1971, and completed his service in...

John Mathie Kirkwood

John Mathie Kirkwood

Jan 1, 2018

John Mathie Kirkwood, age 67, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at his home in Vancleave, MS. John was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland to David and Mary Kirkwood. He attended Kilmarnock academy then proudly graduated from the University of Glasgow, obtaining his Aeronautical Engineering degree in 1974. He traveled the world while working for British Aerospace (BAE) as a regional...

James Howard "Jim" Flurry

James Howard "Jim" Flurry

Jan 1, 2018

James Howard “Jim” Flurry passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS and worked at Chevron Refinery for 35 years. He retired as a Supervisor in 2011. He was an avid deer hunter and a member of the BBB Hunting Club in Shubuta County, MS. He was preceded in...

Lilly  May  Qualls

Lilly May Qualls

Dec 31, 2017

Ms. Lilly May Qualls, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Ms. Qualls was born on July 24, 1932 in Florida. Her interest was to worship the Lord. She loved to sing, fish and cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irwin Cumbie and Berty Mary Cumbie. She is survived by her loving husband, Buford Eugene...

John M. "Johnny" Venus

John M. "Johnny" Venus

Dec 31, 2017

Johnny” Venus, age 84, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Gulfport. Johnny was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He retired from Harrison County as a Safety Officer. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Marie Tootle;...

Edna Mae Iverson

Edna Mae Iverson

Dec 31, 2017

Mrs. Edna Mae Iversen, age 96,of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Edna was born on October 8, 1921, in Elkhorn, Iowa, to Otto and Roxie Patersen. After high school Edna married Emery E. Iversen. Shortly after marriage they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they resided for 70 years. Edna and Emery were married for...

Peggy Eley Brashier

Peggy Eley Brashier

Dec 30, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Eley Brashier, age 86, of Biloxi, MS, passed away in her home Saturday, December 30, 2017, surrounded by her children and caregivers. Peggy was born in Scooba, MS on August 31, 1931 where she graduated from Kemper County High School. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a degree in Home Economics in 1952. She was...

Michael Wayne Lee

Michael Wayne Lee

Dec 30, 2017

Michael Wayne Lee age 54, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 from complications from a massive stroke suffered in October 2017. Michael was born at Keesler Medical center on December 29, 1963 and remained a Gulf Coast resident for most of his life. Michael served in the United States Navy for 4 years as an electronics technician. Upon leaving the...

Carl Lee Bordelon

Carl Lee Bordelon

Dec 30, 2017

Mr. Carl Lee Bordelon, age 76, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bordelon was born on March 15, 1941 in Bordelonville, LA and attended Bordelonville High School. He was employed with Walle Corporation and worked as a machine/print operator for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Mr. Bordelon...

Suzanne Lee Strangi

Suzanne Lee Strangi

Dec 30, 2017

Suzanne Lee Strangi, 83, of Biloxi, died Saturday December 30, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Strangi, known as “Sue” to her friends and co-workers, was lovingly known as “Mama Sue” to her family. She was born in Shreveport, LA while her father was stationed at Barksdale AFB. Sue moved with her family to seven different Air Force Bases during her...

William Henry Missey

William Henry Missey

Dec 29, 2017

William Henry Missey, 71, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in Alvin, TX. He was born November 23, 1946 to Juanita Flanigan Wilson, and from the age of six, was raised by John Dennis Wilson and Juanita Flanigan Wilson. He is a 1965 graduate of Copperas Cove High School in Copperas Cove, TX. He joined the Navy at the age...

Christian Doyle

Christian Doyle

Dec 28, 2017

Christian M. Doyle was born into the arms of heavenly angels on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Whitney Doyle; brothers, Carter Michael Doyle and Cooper Mason Doyle; grandparents, Ken and Nina Rosskopf; and grandmother, Chrissane Ballard. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers the donations may be made to St. Jude...

Giap Minh Hoang

Giap Minh Hoang

Dec 28, 2017

Mr. Giap Minh Hoang, age 59, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Hoang was born in Vietnam and was a resident of the United States since 1981. He was a Commercial Fisherman in the Maritime Industry. He was a member of the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church where he was a pianist and a member...