Obituaries
Ruth M. Harris
May 18, 2016
Ruth M. Harris, 79, died May 18, 2016. A native of Louisiana, she was a resident of Jackson County since 1957. Ruth was formally employed at McDonald’s Restaurant in Gautier, Donut Hole in Pascagoula and Pittis Oyster Shop. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Harris; and her parents, Barton Gibson and...
Iris Ford Forbes
May 18, 2016
Iris Ford Forbes was born at home in Crossroads, MS on October 8, 1929 and passed away on May 18, 2016 at her home in Gulfport, MS. She was a member of the Mississippi City Methodist Church in Gulfport. She attended Pearl River County Junior College before she met and fell in love with her future husband Jack Forbes. Her...
Delmar P. Robinson
May 18, 2016
Mr. Delmar P. Robinson passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 after a short illness. He was born July 11, 1937 in Biloxi, MS to Edward C. Robinson, Sr. and Myrtle Robinson. Mr. Robinson was a loving and compassionate man with a great sense of humor. After graduating from Nichols High in Biloxi, he served four years in the United...
Henry W "Rosamond" Boardman
May 17, 2016
Mrs. Henry W. Boardman (Rosamond) quietly passed away May 17th, 2016 surrounded by her family. Rosamond was born in Clarksdale, MS in 1935. She attended MSCW in Columbus, MS where she met and married Henry Weston Boardman of Handsboro, MS, then a senior at MSU in the ROTC program and about to enter the Air Force. She was a loving...
Fannie Beth Williams
May 16, 2016
Mrs. Fannie Beth Williams passed away in her sleep on Monday, May 16, 2016. She was born on January 14, 1925, in Eolo, Texas, to Loverd Lee Williamson and Annie Walker Williamson. Fannie was a joy to be with at all times. She travelled the world as an Air Force wife while raising two kids to believe anywhere and everywhere...
Margaret Norita Puzz Rosetti
May 15, 2016
Nearly a century has been witnessed by a dear Biloxian who has departed from this life. Margaret Norita Puzz Rosetti died on Sunday, May 15, 2016. Born July 26, 1920, at the home of her parents on Chartres Street (Bayview Avenue) in the Biloxi neighborhood affectionately remembered as “Back Bay”, Margaret was witness to many memorable and historic events; stories...
Lucille "Lucy" P. Duncan
May 14, 2016
Lucille P. “Lucy” Duncan, age 86, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, in Mobile, AL. She was born on December 25, 1929 in Paul, AL. Lucy worked at Brookley AFB and Keesler AFB as a systems analyst for 33 years. Lucy's favorite past times included square dancing, bingo and Alabama football. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband...
Blanche Jumonville Pitalo
May 14, 2016
Blanche Jumonville Pitalo, 88, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016. Mrs. Pitalo was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife and mother and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and doing things for other people. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marsby and...
Worthy Powell McClure
May 14, 2016
Worthy Powell McClure, 66, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family and friends. Worthy was born June 23, 1949, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Wayne and Evelyn McClure. He graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1967, the University of Mississippi in 1971, and received his master’s degree from William Carey College....
Rannie "Pete" Fountain
May 13, 2016
Rannie “Pete” Fountain, 74, formerly of Vancleave, MS, currently a resident of Tibbie, AL died Friday, May 13, 2016. He was a native of Mobile, AL and grew up in Vancleave, MS. Pete was a resident of Tibbie, AL for the past 45 years. He was a retired Superintendent with Brown and Root. Pete was a US Army Vietnam Veteran...
George E. Emile, Sr.
May 13, 2016
George E. Emile Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday, May 13, 2016. He was born in Biloxi and a lifelong resident of the coast. He retired from the Biloxi Fire Department and Ingalls Shipyard Fire Department. He was a man of few words, but had a big heart of gold. He would do anything to help anybody if he was...
Mary Ann "Mimi" DeCore Campbell
May 12, 2016
Mary Ann “Mimi” DeCore Campbell, age 83, of Gautier, MS passed away peacefully on May 12, 2016. Mary Ann was born on February 1, 1933 in Cleveland, OH, the eldest daughter of Ralph Joseph DeCore and Ann Marie Simiele DeCore. She attended St. Stephen High School in Cleveland, OH and studied at John Carroll University. In 1996, she retired as...
Terrill Linder
May 12, 2016
Terrill Linder, 77, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, May 12, 2016. Burial at Biloxi National Cemetery will be at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE in charge of arrangements.
SMSgt. Terrill W. Linder
May 12, 2016
Retired SMSgt. Terrill W. Linder, age 77, passed away on May 12, 2016 in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53, years, Eleanor Linder; and his parents, Nita and Brooke Linder. Survivors include his sister, June Corbett; his children, Michael Linder, Tim (Marianne) Linder, Allison (Tim) Anderson, and George (Julie) Linder; seven grandchildren; and five...
Claire Albright
May 11, 2016
Claire Audrey Albright of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the age of 74. She was born in Pascagoula and was a graduate of Our Lady of Victories and a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs. She earned a A.A. degree in Human Services from MGCCC and a B.S. from William Carey College. After completing...
Joseph C. McMahon
May 10, 2016
CMSgt. Joseph Carmel McMahon, III, USAF Retired, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Joe was born in Key West, FL where he graduated from high school. He served 30 years in the US Air Force and retired in 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha McMahon. Joe is survived by his...
Irene "Wootsie" Louise Fortner Fountain
May 10, 2016
Irene “Wootsie” Louise Fortner Fountain, 96, of D’Iberville, MS, left the arms of her loved ones and walked into the arms of her Savior, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Biloxi MS. Irene was born April 18, 1920 in Biloxi, MS and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville, MS. During her life, in addition to being a loving wife and mother...
Lucille Green Saul
May 10, 2016
Lucille Green Saul, 95, resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Wayne County, MS, the daughter of William A. and Onie Collins Green and graduated from Beat Four High School and Jones County Jr. College. After graduation, she taught elementary school for one year and worked federal civil...
Joan Dahl
May 10, 2016
Joan Ann Dahl, age 69, died Monday, May 9, 2016. She was a waitress with Henrietta’s Restaurant in Ocean Springs, Mississippi until its closing. Joan was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Dahl Sr. and Freddie Dahl Sr.; and her parents, Paul and Lois Ann Morano. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Dahl and Beth (Nui Sr.) Lester;...
Christian James Bowman
May 9, 2016
Christian James Bowman, age 23, of D’Iberville passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Christian was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and attended D’Iberville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was formerly employed in construction. Christian is preceded in death by his brother, David Bowman. He is survived by his...
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