Obituaries

Emma  Jean Edens

Emma Jean Edens

Jun 28, 2015

Emma Jean Drieling Hamel Edens was born on September 12, 1940, in Biloxi, MS. Her mother and father, Jamesina and Henry Drieling, will be waiting to greet her in Heaven, along with her brothers, Henry, Johnny, and George "Buddy", and her sisters, Henrietta "Reta" and Joyce; her first husband and father of her children, Raymond Hamel Sr.; and her son-in-law,...

Harold Maury Ludlow Jr

Harold Maury Ludlow Jr

Jun 28, 2015

Harold Maury Ludlow, Jr. age 90, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs passed last Sunday evening. Harold married Mildred Elaine Puckett in 1947 after being released from serving in the Army Air Corp during WWII. Upon coming home, he finished school and re-enlisted in the USAF and served for the next 24 years. He retired to Ocean Springs in 1968....

Leighton R. "Woody" Elliott

Leighton R. "Woody" Elliott

Jun 27, 2015

Leighton Raymond "Woody" Elliott, age 94, passed away Saturday, June 27 2015, in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in River Falls, Wisconsin and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service of WW II and the Korean Conflict as Senior Master Sergeant. He...

Robert Joseph Palmisano

Robert Joseph Palmisano

Jun 26, 2015

Robert Joseph Palmisano, age 54, of Ocean Springs, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in Biloxi. He was a longtime resident of and resident of Ocean Springs for 8 years. Robert was an United States Marine Corp Veteran. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Joseph Palmisano, Sr. Robert is survived by his mother, Ethel Chinn Palmisano; son,...

Maureen Holley

Maureen Holley

Jun 26, 2015

Maureen Elizabeth Holley, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015, at her home in Ocean Springs. She was born September 20, 1950 in Wichita, Kansas. She is survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, Ken; son, Brian (Kristen), grandchildren Victoria and Jagger, a brother, Jim (Wanda) Dempewolf, two sisters, Kathleen Dempewolf, and Jane Landreneau; as well...

Dorothy Ruth  Blacklidge

Dorothy Ruth Blacklidge

Jun 26, 2015

Dorothy Ruth Scruggs Blacklidge died Friday, June 26, 2015, in Gulfport. She was born February 5, 1928 in Hattiesburg, MS to William Harve and Rosa J. Scruggs. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Long Beach. She was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School Valedictorian. She attended Mississippi Southern College and was a majorette. She was queen...

Robert H. Reynolds, Jr.

Robert H. Reynolds, Jr.

Jun 26, 2015

Robert H. Reynolds, Jr. July 21, 1939 – June 26, 2015 Robert Hodgkins Reynolds, Jr., 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents Robert H. Reynolds, Sr. and Helen Estey Reynolds; a sister, Lee Reynolds Hughes and a son, Scott M. Reynolds, Sr. He is survived by...

George Bennett

George Bennett

Jun 26, 2015

George Bennett, Sr. Age 79 years, died Friday, June 26, 2015 in Gulfport. Mr. Bennett was born in Gulfport where he was a resident most of his life. He retired from AT&T after 40 years of service in 1999. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Biloxi. He served as Deputy Sheriff and assistant Chief of the Reserves under...

Rosemarie Place

Rosemarie Place

Jun 26, 2015

Mrs. Place of Biloxi, age 78, died Friday, June 16, 2015. She was preceded by her husband George Place; her sons, George Place, Jr, and John F. Place; a daughter, Eva Place Stilson; brothers, Raymond Latour, Robert Latour and Charles Latour, and a sister Dianna Latour Judkins. Survived by son and daughter Terry and Linda Place, Thomas and Deborah Place,...

Daniel  J. Gillis

Daniel J. Gillis

Jun 26, 2015

Daniel J. Gillis, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 in Gulfport. Daniel, the only child of Joseph and Ollie Gillis, was born in East Chicago, Indiana. He graduated from Bishop Knoll Institute in 1952. At the age of 20, Daniel enlisted in the United States Coast Guard (USCG) in which he served four years prior to an honorable...

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,...