Obituaries

Harold D. Hudson

Harold D. Hudson

Oct 25, 2015

Harold D. Hudson, 76, of Perkinston, died Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Ocean Springs. He was a native of Woolmarket and retired from the Harrison County Road Department. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hudson and Maudreet Migues; sister, Brenda Allen and granddaughter, Krystal Hudson. He is survived his daughter, Tami (Shawn) Hataway; sons, Harold P. Hudson,...

Betty Jean  Lytle

Betty Jean Lytle

Oct 25, 2015

Betty Jean Lytle, 86, passed away on October 25th, 2015 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Henry R. Lytle and son, Henry Mike Lytle. Betty is survived by her devoted son, Dennis Lytle, and daughter, Gina Vista Beaton, granddaughters, Tammie Baldos and Dede Lytle Buras, her grandsons, Michael Beaton and Chadwyck Beaton, her great...

Arthur Ray Bodin

Arthur Ray Bodin

Oct 24, 2015

Mr. Bodin, 85, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 in D’Iberville. He was born and remained a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Fleur-de-Lis Society. He was a retired member of the UA...

Barbara  Battaya Lamey Montgomery

Barbara Battaya Lamey Montgomery

Oct 23, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Battaya Lamey Montgomery, age 80, of Latimer, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the coast. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Pokeno, going to Boomtown Casino and caring and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Cleve Lamey, Sr.; parents, Lucille and Joseph Battaya; son, Sherman Bourgeois;...

Robert "Buddy" W. Jones, Sr.

Robert "Buddy" W. Jones, Sr.

Oct 22, 2015

Robert W. “Buddy” Jones, Sr., 75, of Vancleave passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Gulfport. Buddy was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. Buddy’s 5 seconds of fame came on October 7, 1957 while as a paratrooper...

Lois Baronich Majure

Lois Baronich Majure

Oct 22, 2015

Mrs. Lois Baronich Majure, age 89, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Poley M. Baronich and Thomas "Blue" Majure, parents, Edwin and Ida Bielkiewicz, sisters, Gloria Brouillette and Bernice Chatelain. Survivors include her brother, Stafford Bielkiewicz of Marksville, LA, two daughters, Barbara (Dr. Peter) Ackerman...

Russell Higginbotham

Russell Higginbotham

Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Higginbotham, 78, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:00pm at Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.

Barbara A. Toche

Barbara A. Toche

Oct 20, 2015

Ms. Barbara A. Toche, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in Vancleave. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the coast. She enjoyed being with family, going to the beach, four wheeling and music. She attended Vancleave Assembly of God Church and had a big heart for animals. She was preceded in death by...

Stanley Clement  Dellenger

Stanley Clement Dellenger

Oct 20, 2015

Stanley Clement Dellenger, a lifetime resident of Biloxi and devoted husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, surrounded by his family. Stanley was born on August 16, 1931. He was married to his lifelong sweetheart Mary Evelyn (Anglada) Dellenger for 64 years. His life’s passions included trolling for Speckled Trout in Graveline Bayou, working with sheet metal,...

Thomas  Leo Kostmayer

Thomas Leo Kostmayer

Oct 19, 2015

Mr. Kostmayer, 72, died Monday, October 19, 2015. Mr. Kostmayer was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Kostmayer. Thomas is survived by his wife, Jennie C. Kostmayer; daughter, Katherine Kostmayer; son, Paul (Rachelle) Kostmayer; sister, Janet Vasterling and three granddaughters. Graveside services will be...

Lenard (Len) Sheldon Fishman

Lenard (Len) Sheldon Fishman

Oct 18, 2015

Lenard (Len/Lenny) S. Fishman, 80, a native of Lynn, MA, and longtime resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully with his family and special caregiver by his side on Sunday, October 18, 2015 from a lengthy illness. He was born September 15, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and William Fishman of Biloxi, formerly of Lynn,...

Aldean Cooley

Aldean Cooley

Oct 17, 2015

Aldean Cooley, age 84, of Biloxi passed peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2015 surrounded by family. He was born on November 21, 1930. He graduated from Strengthford High School in Wayne County, Mississippi. After graduation, he was drafted and served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He proudly served as a guard at the White House, Tomb...

Peggy Joyce Blakeney

Peggy Joyce Blakeney

Oct 15, 2015

Peggy Joyce Blakeney, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on October 15, 2015. She left this world peacefully, at home surrounded by family. Peggy was born in Raleigh, MS on July 6, 1926. She married U.L. Blakeney in 1945, after his return from the Pacific, serving with the Army Air Corp during WWII. Shortly thereafter, they moved...

Raul R. Rivera

Raul R. Rivera

Oct 15, 2015

Mr. Raul R. Rivera, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, October 15th at 9:33pm. A native of Puerto Rico, he was born on May 5, 1933 and eventually moved to the United States. He served for 23 years in the U.S. Air Force where he traveled the world before eventually settling with his family to the MS Gulf Coast...

Robert Hollingsworth Sr.

Robert Hollingsworth Sr.

Oct 15, 2015

Mr. Robert Hollingsworth Sr, age 52, of Vancleave, MS, died on Thursday, October 15, 2015, in Vancleave. Mr. Hollingsworth was a resident of the coast for over 20 years. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was employed as a metrorological and navigational system technician. Mr. Hollingsworth had worked as a marine electrician at all of the shipyards on...

Karl  M.  Wilfong

Karl M. Wilfong

Oct 15, 2015

Karl M. Wilfong, age 93, left this world peacefully on Thursday, October 15th, 2015, leaving behind his wife of 73 years, Roberta Wilfong. He resided in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Wilfong grew up on a farm in Upshur County West Virginia and served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Prior to his retirement, he enjoyed a long career...

Joseph H D'Angelo

Joseph H D'Angelo

Oct 14, 2015

Joseph H. D’Angelo, age 89, of Gulfport died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 in Gulfport. He attended Gulfport City Schools, graduated from Perkinston High School and Perkinston Junior College where his time there were wonderful years for him and he attended University of Southern Mississippi. He finished U.S. Maritime School, St. Petersburg, FL. Mr. D’Angelo was the Athletic Director for the...

Pamela  Dean  MacDonald

Pamela Dean MacDonald

Oct 13, 2015

Pamela Dean MacDonald, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, sister and friend. Pam will be welcomed to heaven by her son, CJ MacDonald; parents, Milton and Ida Mae Dean; and father-in-law, Jesse Carroll. She will be missed by Joey Carroll; daughters, Brandi (Chad) MacDonald, Jessica (Houston) Jackson; brothers and sisters,...

Julia  May  Broussard

Julia May Broussard

Oct 13, 2015

Julia May Broussard passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday October 13, 2015 at the age of 78. She was born in Biloxi, MS where she was a lifelong resident. She was an active member of the Biloxi French Club FLEUR DE LIS SOCIETY. She enjoyed being with friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Grace Eleanor Blackmarr G. Lebo

Grace Eleanor Blackmarr G. Lebo

Oct 13, 2015

Grace E. Blackmarr G. Lebo, age 81, was called Home by God following a brief illness. She touched many through her love, caring and generosity and will be deeply missed by family and friends. Grace graduated from Gulfport High, attended college classes at Gulf Park College in Long Beach before marrying her high-school sweetheart in 1953 and giving birth to...