Obituaries

John Richard Carsen

John Richard Carsen

Jun 26, 2015

Mr. John Richard Carsen, age 76, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015, in Ocean Springs. He was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, served in the US Navy and retired from the US Air Force. He was formerly employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding, Sears and Estabrook Ford in Pascagoula. His mother, Erika, operated the first ice cream...

James Harold Bryan

James Harold Bryan

Jun 26, 2015

Mr. James Harold Bryan, age 63, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015, surrounded by family. James was born on September 8, 1951, in Decatur, IL and had resided in Ocean Springs since 1985. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Vera (Sherfick) Bryan and a sister, Susan Nist. Survivors include his loving...

Caroline Frances Ladnier Schaefer

Caroline Frances Ladnier Schaefer

Jun 24, 2015

Caroline Frances Ladnier Schaefer was born in Biloxi, MS on November 18, 1935 to the late Frank and Carrie Ladnier. She live most of her life in Biloxi and traveled to many places as an Air Force wife. She relocated to the St. Martin area from East Biloxi after Hurricane Katrina. Caroline graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1953....

Wayne E. Bourn

Wayne E. Bourn

Jun 23, 2015

Wayne E. Bourn, age 64, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015, in Biloxi. Wayne was an United States Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jewel and Agnes Bourn. Wayne is survived by his son, Patrick (Amanda) Bourn; four sisters, Marilyn Mioton, Aggie Necaise, Charlotte Carver and Angel (Wayne) Lee; two brothers, Don (Kathy), Ricky Bourn; five grandchildren...

Lealon Delane White

Lealon Delane White

Jun 23, 2015

Lealon Delane White, 91, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Augusta, Georgia where he lived for the past 10 years. Lealon was born in Lafayette County, Mississippi and was a long time resident of Gulfport until moving back to his childhood roots in North Mississippi to be alongside his siblings in retirement. After 40 years...

Nho Van Nguyen

Nho Van Nguyen

Jun 22, 2015

Nho Van Nguyen, age 49, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 in Mobile, Alabama. Nho was born in Vietnam and mostly raised in the Gulf Coast. Growing up, he became a Biloxi fisherman. He is preceded in death by his parental grandparents, Thom and Theo Nguyen and maternal grandparents, Ty and Do Nguyen. Nho is survived by his son, Steven...

Janice I House

Janice I House

Jun 22, 2015

Janice I. House, age 63, of Saucier passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 in Saucier. She was born in Shreveport, LA and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was Baptist and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Robert and Ilva Hart Lankford;...

Margaret "Maxine" Bond  Parker

Margaret "Maxine" Bond Parker

Jun 22, 2015

Margaret “Maxine” Bond Parker passed peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of Monday, June 22, 2015. ” Maxine,” as she was known to all of St. Martin was born on December 28, 1930, the only daughter to Loren Bond and Alice Edwards Bond. Our mother leaves her family with a legacy of faith, family and friends. Maxine...

Freda Margaret Garlotte Barnes

Freda Margaret Garlotte Barnes

Jun 22, 2015

Freda Margaret Garlotte Barnes, 92, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Freda was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. She was generous with her time, volunteering through the VFW Womens Auxillary serving and helping veterans. Freda...

Roger G Ishee

Roger G Ishee

Jun 21, 2015

Roger G. Ishee, 85, of Gulfport, passed away Sunday, June 21st at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA. He was born March 25th, 1930 in Dushau, Jasper County, Mississippi, the son of the late Herbert Andrew Ishee and the late Charity Kaitlyn Huddleston Ishee. Roger is survived by his wife of over 62 years the former Doris Klein of Gulfport,...

Patricia A.  Lutz

Patricia A. Lutz

Jun 21, 2015

Patricia A. Lutz, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Lutz was born in Saginaw, MI and resided on the coast since 1970. She was a member of the BPOE Lodge 2501 Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lynchburg Landing Hen House and numerous other organizations. Mom cherished, loved and lived life...

Thurston Jackson "Bud" Nolen

Thurston Jackson "Bud" Nolen

Jun 21, 2015

Thurston Jackson “Bud” Nolen, age 57, of Gulfport passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of 1976. He retired after 27 years of service with Civil Service at the Navy Base where he was an education service officer. He...

Charlotte  Nieves

Charlotte Nieves

Jun 20, 2015

Charlotte Nieves was born March 6, 1942 in Biloxi, MS to Ben Dickson and Agnes Bennett Dickson. She passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Biloxi. Charlotte was cemented in family values passed down to her by generations of Biloxians. She loved being a mother and grandmother and placed a high value on making sure her kids always felt...

Vicki L. Trochesset

Vicki L. Trochesset

Jun 20, 2015

Vicki L. Trochesset, 66, of D’Iberville, died Saturday, June 20, 2015. Vicki was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and was of the Catholic faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, R.V. and Anna Trochesset. Survivors include her daughter, Kevlyn Trochesset; son, Kendall (Candace) Trochesset; uncle, Arthur Trochesset; grandchildren, Christopher, Dylan, Brianna, Joseph, Ashlynne, Samuel, Carsyn, Justyn and Jordyn....

Tracie Anderson Auxier

Tracie Anderson Auxier

Jun 20, 2015

On the evening of June 20, 2015, Tracie Marie Auxier was called home to be with her parents. Born on June 11, 1967 in Gulfport, Tracie called the Gulf Coast her home. After losing her home in Katrina, Tracie resided for several years in Tunica, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents Claude Gilbert Anderson and Dorothy Brown...

Richard Lamar Alawine

Richard Lamar Alawine

Jun 20, 2015

Richard Lamar Alawine, age 72, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Jackson. Visitation is Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 1;30 P.M. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.

Kay "Bessie" Marie Moran  Joachim

Kay "Bessie" Marie Moran Joachim

Jun 19, 2015

Kay “Bessie” Marie Moran Joachim was born on February 20, 1937 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of George M. Moran and Olga Moran. She passed away in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, June 19, 2015. Mrs. Joachim was a native of Biloxi, MS, resided several years in Baton Rouge, LA and returned recently to the Gulf Coast. Kay is preceded in...

Alton P. Richard, Sr.

Alton P. Richard, Sr.

Jun 19, 2015

Alton P. Richard, age 84, died Friday, June 19, 2015 in Perkinston, MS. Mr. Richard is preceded in death by his wife. Margaret Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Roark (Carl); sons, Alton Richard (Wendy), George “Donnie” Richard (Bonnie), Tommy Richard (Elaine), Bruce Richard, Lester Richard and Michael Richard (Cathy); sisters, Shirley Groue (Baby Al) and Gladys Schmier;...

Anna Maria Pack

Anna Maria Pack

Jun 18, 2015

Anna Maria Pack, age 78, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Gulfport. She was born in Ulm, Germany and lived there for nineteen years before moving to the United States. She met and married GI David Pack and moved to West Virginia. Mrs. Pack was preceded in death by her parents, Johanne and Magdalena Mair; and a...

Felix "Wil" Cantrell

Felix "Wil" Cantrell

Jun 18, 2015

Felix "Wil" Cantrell, born May 14, 1943 in Caldwell, Idaho passed away on June 18, 2015. Wil served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding where he was a purchasing agent for 28 years. Wil loved and was dedicated to his church, Heritage United Methodist, where he was lovingly known as "the kid". He...