Obituaries

Stanley Max Gilbert

Stanley Max Gilbert

Jun 10, 2015

Stanley “Max” Gilbert, age 49, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Max was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was of the Catholic faith. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and was employed with R.A. Lesso Seafood Inc. as Plant Manager. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his daughter. Max...

Arthur Baker

Arthur Baker

Jun 9, 2015

Arthur Baker, Jr., age 79, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Arthur was a resident of Deer Island for 33 years, from 1936-1969. He was a fisherman in the Seafood Industry. He was of the Catholic faith and a Veteran of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Eva Baker; and brothers, Fred...

Betty M. Price

Betty M. Price

Jun 9, 2015

Betty M. Price, 93, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Price was born in Murphysboro, IL and was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and a former member of the Keesler Officer’s Club. Mrs. Price served as a W.A.V.E. in the U.S....

Shane Michael Hutcherson

Shane Michael Hutcherson

Jun 9, 2015

Shane Michael Hutcherson, age 24, passed Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Shane was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He attended Biloxi High School and MGCCC. He served in the U.S. Army. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, shooting guns, and playing video games. He loved to spend time with his family and friends where he was sure...

Joe  Earl  Brown

Joe Earl Brown

Jun 8, 2015

Mr. Joe Earl Brown, age 80, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Pascagoula. He was born in Magee, MS and was a lifelong resident of the coast. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Brown, daughter, Patricia Gonzalez, son, James Brown, two adopted sons, Jacob Brown and Cody Brown and two grandchildren, Valerie McDonald and Josh McDonald....

Willie D. "Bill" Fairley

Willie D. "Bill" Fairley

Jun 8, 2015

Dr. Willie D. "Bill" Fairley, age 93 of Ocean Springs Mississippi, died Monday, June 8, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Mississippi, having been born to Wesley Floyd Fairley, Sr., and Juna Hickman Fairley on April 23, 1922, in D'Lo, Simpson County, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 66 years, Helen Parden Fairley; his...

James Robert Bell Sr.

James Robert Bell Sr.

Jun 8, 2015

Mr. James Robert Bell Sr, age 78, of Vancleave, MS, died on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Pascagoula. Jim was a resident of Pascagoula for fifty years. He resided in Vancleave after Hurricane Katrina. He was a member of the Talons Motorcycle Club , enjoyed riding for Toys for Tots, as well as riding horses as a member of the...

Reginald Michael Hebert

Reginald Michael Hebert

Jun 8, 2015

Mr. Reginald Michael Hebert, age 71, of Mobile, AL passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Mobile. Mr. Hebert was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Miller Hebert, parents, Augusta Williams Hebert and Edwin (Shine) Hebert, granddaughter, Amanda Stringfellow and sisters, Carolyn Hebert Fowlkes and Janelle Hebert Bass. Survivors include...

Kenneth Arthur Swanson

Kenneth Arthur Swanson

Jun 7, 2015

Mr. Kenneth Arthur Swanson, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015, in Ocean Springs. Ken was born in Clear Lake, Wisconsin and joined the Army in 1946 where he policed in Germany. He was in the first platoon to go over to the Korean War, the 24th Infantry Regiment. After serving for ten...

Wayne Sutton Alliston, Jr.

Wayne Sutton Alliston, Jr.

Jun 6, 2015

Wayne Sutton Alliston, Jr., 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in Ocean Springs, after a brave battle with ALS. Mr. Alliston was born in Jackson, MS, grew up in Bay St. Louis and was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 46 years. He graduated from Bay High School in 1957 and...

Keith "Chops"  Demoruelle

Keith "Chops" Demoruelle

Jun 5, 2015

Keith “Chops" Demoruelle, 64, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. Keith was born in Biloxi, MS, on August 23, 1950 and was a resident of Biloxi for most of his life. Keith had a big heart, and a knack for story telling that will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He...

Gregory "Greg 3 " Norbert Nolte, III

Gregory "Greg 3 " Norbert Nolte, III

Jun 5, 2015

Gregory “Greg 3” Norbert Nolte, III, 48, was called home by Jesus on June 5, 2015. He was born to “Mr. Greg” and “Miss Kitty” in Biloxi, Mississippi, on July 8, 1966, at Howard Memorial Hospital, and remained a life-long resident of Biloxi. He was a good son, brother, husband, and an incredible father. Greg was self-employed at D.N.P.,INC. as...

David "Mike"  Michael  Cartrett

David "Mike" Michael Cartrett

Jun 5, 2015

David “Mike” Michael Cartrett, 58, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Mike grew up in Biloxi and attended St. Martin School. As “Mr. St. Martin” and a star player, he held multiple football records for many years. After high school, Mike served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He had an extensive work history...

Matthew Blake Weede

Matthew Blake Weede

Jun 5, 2015

Matthew Blake Weede, 18 of Long Beach passed away Friday, June 5, 2015 in Mobile, AL. Matthew was born in Daytona Beach, FL and had been a resident of Long Beach since 2000. He was a member of the Nourishing Place in Gulfport. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School and worked at Winn-Dixie in Long Beach for...

Geraldine Begnaud Hamilton

Geraldine Begnaud Hamilton

Jun 5, 2015

Mrs. Geraldine Begnaud Hamilton, age 69, of North Biloxi, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Mrs. Hamilton was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base, Base Exchange. She was of the Catholic faith and a longtime member of the French Club. She was also formerly employed with Casino Magic. She is preceded...

Alexander Peter Torricelli

Alexander Peter Torricelli

Jun 4, 2015

Alexander Peter Torricelli, Jr., age 77, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2015. Mr. Torricelli was a native of Biloxi. He was the owner and operator of Torricelli Motors and served 42 years in the National Guard. He was past President of the Biloxi Housing Authority and past President of the Biloxi Kiwanis Club. He is preceded in death by his...

Lila Summers Martin

Lila Summers Martin

Jun 4, 2015

Lila Summers Martin, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Martin is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John F. Martin. Mrs. Martin will be taken back to Denver, CO for privates services. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie F.  Smith

Bobbie F. Smith

Jun 4, 2015

Bobbie F. Smith, 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Miss Smith was born in Simsonville, SC to William D. and Carrie Foweler Smith.She was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs and a 1956 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. Miss Smith was employed with Precision Optics for over 40 years. She...

Scott Randall Jones

Scott Randall Jones

Jun 3, 2015

Mr. Scott Randall Jones, age 52, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Scott was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was previously employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipefitter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Nettie Beaugez Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Brandi Star Letort of Ocean Springs, MS and...