Obituaries

Jean Stainton Long

Jean Stainton Long

Jul 7, 2015

Jean Stainton Long passed away in her sleep on July 7, 2015, after a lengthy illness. The lack of any pain through the entire ordeal seems a miracle from God and her family is grateful for the good July 4th weekend she had with visiting family. Jean was born on October 15, 1929, to David Gordon and Edna Grief Stainton...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Romero Reaux

Yvonne "Bonnie" Romero Reaux

Jul 6, 2015

Yvonne “Bonnie” Romero Reaux, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, July 06, 2015 in Biloxi. Mrs. Reaux was a native of Biloxi. She was a member of the French Club and the Golden Age Club. Bonnie was a very loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She lived for her family and invested her life to them. She...

Wade B.  Huddle

Wade B. Huddle

Jul 6, 2015

Wade B. Huddle, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Monday, July 6, 2015. Wade was born in Chicago, IL to Mark Clair Huddle and Jane Elizabeth Coleman Huddle. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. Wade graduated from Fortier High School in New Orleans. He then attended LSU for one year and the University...

Charles Ray Ridens, US Navy Ret.

Charles Ray Ridens, US Navy Ret.

Jul 6, 2015

Charles Ray Ridens, Sr. passed away Monday, July 6, 2015, in Gulfport, MS. Charlie, born in Deport, TX, was a proud American and dedicated service member, serving in the Armed Forces from 1960-1981 including two tours of Vietnam. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1981 as a First Class Petty Officer and kept highly involved with his fellow veterans...

Robert L. Stephenson

Robert L. Stephenson

Jul 5, 2015

Robert L. Stephenson, age 77, of Gulfport died Sunday, July 5, 2015 in Biloxi. He was born in Baldwyn and previously served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked for several car dealerships on the Gulf Coast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Stephenson; his parents, Leon and Katie Stephenson; and a sister, Jo Ann Wells. He...

Herbert E. "Dick" Foster

Herbert E. "Dick" Foster

Jul 5, 2015

Herbert E. “Dick” Foster, 86, of Orange Beach, died Sunday, July 5, 2015. Mr. Herbert was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Elk’s BPOE 606. He retired from City Cab Co and was the former owner of Flower Basket Florist. He is preceded in...

Leroy Joseph Trahan

Leroy Joseph Trahan

Jul 4, 2015

Mr. Trahan, age 84, of Biloxi, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of the coast. Leroy was a graduate of Biloxi High School, where he played basketball and football. He also was a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi. He played football for University of Southern Mississippi and Perkinston. Leroy enjoyed fishing and playing...

Melanie Monk

Melanie Monk

Jul 4, 2015

Melonie Monk, age 44, died Wednesday, July 1, 2015. She was a longtime resident of Biloxi. Melonie is preceded in death by her father, Pete Arguelles. She is survived by her daughter, Gabrielle Alexis Monk of Biloxi; son, Joshua Brian Chancey of Biloxi; mother, Mary Brandt Arguelles of Biloxi; brothers, Nicholas Arguelles of Biloxi and Troy Arguelles of St. Martin....

Louise Hollingsworth Mitchell

Louise Hollingsworth Mitchell

Jul 3, 2015

Louise Hollingsworth Mitchell entered into the Kingdom of Heaven and our loving Savior’s arms at her home in Biloxi on July 3, 2015. She was born in Vancleave, MS on November 17, 1926 to parents Valeda Graham Hollingsworth and William B. Hollingsworth Sr. She grew up with her family in southern Mississippi and Louisiana as her father, a Methodist minister,...

Richard Albert "Dick" Daniels

Richard Albert "Dick" Daniels

Jul 3, 2015

Richard Albert “Dick” Daniels, 82, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. Dick was born in Augusta, Maine and spent most of his life as a resident of South Portland, Maine and Ocean Springs. He was a graduate of South Portland High School, where he excelled in track and football, earning All-American honors. After graduating from...

Donald D.  Coggin

Donald D. Coggin

Jul 3, 2015

Donald D. Coggin, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Coggin was a native of Ft. Sill, OK and resident of Biloxi for over 50 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Disabled Veterans. He is preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Lew Thomas Coggins....

Shirley Sneed-Oblinger

Shirley Sneed-Oblinger

Jul 2, 2015

Shirley Sneed-Oblinger, Lt. Col. USAR, Ret., born February 5,1922, died July 2,2015. Daughter of the late Shirley O'Beirne Sneed and the late Harry P. Sneed, Sr., of New Orleans, LA. Shirley finished Eleanor McMain high school in New Orleans, Alabama College at Montevallo, Alabama, at 19 in 1941, taught high school in Clanton, Alabama, 1941/42. She also taught an after-hours...

Gilbert Darrell Stewart

Gilbert Darrell Stewart

Jul 2, 2015

Mr. Gilbert Darrell Stewart, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Stewart was born on January 28, 1942, in Central City, KY. He served in the US Air Force from 1958 until 1964, joining the US Army in 1964 and Retiring in 1984. He was then hired as a Military...

Leon L. Rhoden

Leon L. Rhoden

Jul 2, 2015

Leon L. Rhoden, 85, of Biloxi, MS entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on July 2, 2015 in his Biloxi home with loved ones by his side. He was born in Pisgah, AL on April 12, 1930 to parents, John B. Roden and Gertrude Roden. He served honorably in the USAF, MS ANG and retired from Civil Service KAFB. He...

Billy  Ray Murphy, Sr.

Billy Ray Murphy, Sr.

Jul 2, 2015

Billy Ray Murphy, Sr., 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 in Vancleave. Mr. Murphy was a native of Boaz, AL and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a retired Auto Body Mechanic. He is preceded in death by his mother, Eunice Murphy Cowart; and his father, Jody Murphy. Mr. Murphy’s survivors include...

Bernice "Bunny" Jane Fratta Wieck

Bernice "Bunny" Jane Fratta Wieck

Jun 30, 2015

Age 81, Resident of Success, died June 30,2015. Preceded in death by her parents, George and Alma Fratta of Lake Helen, Florida; son, David George Pushcar; daughter, Karen Pushcar Floyd; stepson, Mitchell L. Wieck; first husband, David J. Pushcar; sister, Barbara (Larry) Metz; and triplet sisters, Bonnie, Beatrice and Beverly Fratta. Bunny is survived by her husband of 38 years...

Nickie D. "Tinman" Thornton

Nickie D. "Tinman" Thornton

Jun 29, 2015

Nickie D. Thornton (Tinman), age 56 went to his heavenly home Monday, June 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. V. Thornton (Von) and Ann Thornton. Survivors include his brother, Tim and wife Julie, nephews Travis, Chad and wife Elysce and their beautiful children, Cooper and Taylor; aunts, Sis and Barbara; cousins; and his lifelong friend...

Herschel Anthony Desharnais

Herschel Anthony Desharnais

Jun 29, 2015

Herschel Anthony Desharnais, age 59, of Gulfport passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and returned to live in Gulfport in 2007. He served in the U.S. Navy as a fireman and his last assignment was on the USS Lexington. He was a manager for a service unit for a large apartment complex on...

James R. Clayton

James R. Clayton

Jun 28, 2015

James Royal Clayton, Sr., age 72, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Gulfport. He was a native of Meridian and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1973. He retired in 1993 from Keesler Air Force Base Fire Department after 20 years of service. He was employed with Hughes Supply for several years and Biloxi...

Donald Lee Deal Sr.

Donald Lee Deal Sr.

Jun 28, 2015

Mr. Donald Lee Deal Sr, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Deal was a longtime resident of the coast. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn E. Deal, son, Ronald A. Deal, parents, Linda K. Tillett...