Obituaries

Janice "Mahookie"  Baugh Seymour

Janice "Mahookie" Baugh Seymour

Apr 6, 2015

Janice “Mahookie” Baugh Seymour, 58, of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 6, 2015 at her home in Vancleave surrounded by her family and close friends. Janice was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the St. Vincent...

George  R. Kuryan

George R. Kuryan

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. George R. Kuryan, 76, of Gautier died Monday, April 6, 2015. George was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, of the Catholic faith and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, 2501 in Ocean Springs where he was a past Exhalted Ruler. He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years,...

Lavonne  H. Lizana

Lavonne H. Lizana

Apr 6, 2015

Lavonne H. Lizana, age 58, of Biloxi died Monday, April 6, 2015 in Gulfport. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the home of Robert and Tammie Osborne, 17114 Doc Lizana Road, Gulfport, MS 39503. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Drive,...

John R. Williams

John R. Williams

Apr 6, 2015

Dr. John R. Williams, Jr. Ph.D., age 85, died April 6, 2015 at his home in Gulfport. A native of Malone, NY and a resident of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. Dr. Williams was preceded in death by his parents Dr. John R. Williams, Sr. and Mildred Robbins Williams and his brother Dr. James F....

Marie  Rose Ehret

Marie Rose Ehret

Apr 6, 2015

Marie Rose Ehret (Granny), of Pass Christian, MS died on April 6, 2015 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 81. Rose is survived by her children, Earl Ehret Jr. (Brenda Ehret) of Jupiter, FL, Gregory Ehret (Jeannette Ehret), of Poplarville, MS and Glen Ehret of Pass Christian, MS; her two grandchildren, Nell Handley (Stephen Handley) of Parkland, FL and...

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert

Apr 4, 2015

Trina Darlene Harris Teubert, age 54, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015. Trina was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She attended Rose State College in Oklahoma City, OK and was formerly employed with Keesler Air Force Base. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Jewel Harris. Survivors include her husband, Richard Teubert; daughters, Trina...

Joyce Boney Thibodeaux

Joyce Boney Thibodeaux

Apr 4, 2015

Joyce Boney Thibodeaux, 87, of D’Iberville died Saturday, April 4, 2015. She was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and was formally employed at Sears and Roebuck Co. Joyce was of the Catholic faith and an avid gardener. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond J. Thibodeaux and son Raymond J. Thibodeaux Jr.; parents, Lee...

Betty A. Rose

Betty A. Rose

Apr 3, 2015

Betty Arlene (Rousseau) Rose, age 72, died in Biloxi on Friday, April 3, 2015. She was born October 8, 1942 in Bayou La Batre, AL. She is survived by her immediate family: son, Rick Rose and his children, Brian and Erin; son, Scott Rose and his children, Alex, Greg, Ben, and Teddy. She is also survived by her sisters, Frankie...

Cooper B. "CB" Davis

Cooper B. "CB" Davis

Apr 2, 2015

Cooper B. Davis, Sr. 87, of Pineville died Thursday, April 2, 2015 in Saucier. Mr. Davis was born in Harrison County, where he was a lifelong resident. He was a member of Persimmon Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Davis was a retired ceramic tile installer and previously served in the U.S. Army. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife,...

Ruth Fountain  Landess

Ruth Fountain Landess

Apr 2, 2015

Ruth Fountain Landess died in Biloxi on April 2, 2015 at the age of 89. She was born in Biloxi on October 30, 1925 to the late Ernest Nacy and Hattie Cruthirds Fountain and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi-Gulfport, except for a short time when she lived in New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Frankie P.  Barhonovich

Frankie P. Barhonovich

Apr 2, 2015

Frankie P. Barhonovich, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully on Holy Thursday, April 2, 2015. He was born in Biloxi on October 14, 1928, and was a lifelong resident of "Point Cadet." His life was devoted to God, his family, and assistance to others. Frankie owned and operated Progress Printing Company for 57 years. As a devoted member of St. Michael...

Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Sr.

Charles "Sonny" Cunningham Sr.

Apr 1, 2015

Charles “Sonny” Cunningham Sr. joined his wife Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was born in Vicksburg, MS where he lived until moving to Ocean Springs in 2005. Mr. Cunningham was a United States Marine Corps veteran. He was a loving husband, father and pawpaw. Mr. Cunningham was preceded in death by his wife, Hester Cunningham; brother, Robert Cunningham; and sister,...

Leon "Pappy Burgess

Leon "Pappy Burgess

Apr 1, 2015

Leon “Pappy” Burgess, 88 years young, died April 1, 2015 at his residence in Gardendale, AL. A Memorial Service was conducted April 4, 2015, at the Mount Olive Community Center, in Mount Olive, AL, for friends and family. Prior to his move to Gardendale, he resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast as a home builder and a collector of everything...

Loris Ann Cayce Bridges

Loris Ann Cayce Bridges

Mar 31, 2015

Loris Ann Cayce Bridges, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Tuesday, the 31st of March in her home, of a heart attack. Loris was born March 18, 1929 in Nashville, Tennessee. She lived many years in Dallas, Texas and became a real estate agent while she was raising her children. Later, she moved to Jackson, Mississippi, and actively...

Judith "Judy" Hill

Judith "Judy" Hill

Mar 31, 2015

Judith Hill, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Ocean Springs. She was born on June 23, 1948 in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Charles and Evelyn Schmitendorf Glenn. Judy had worked as a Dispatcher for the Osage County Sheriff's Department, for Blue Cross and Blue Shield Insurance in Topeka and the American State...

Douglas Wayne Morrison

Douglas Wayne Morrison

Mar 31, 2015

Douglas Wayne Morrison, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Morrison was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He attended the University of South Alabama and worked in the medical profession for years. Mr. Morrison attended Medical School in New York City. Prior to his medical...

Penny Lynn Webb Carvin

Penny Lynn Webb Carvin

Mar 30, 2015

Penny Lynn Webb Carvin, 59, died Saturday, March 30, 2015 in Biloxi, with her children by her side. Penny spent her whole life enjoying fishing and passing the time on the Biloxi River. She was a beautiful and loving person that would light up the room with her presence. Her greatest joy in life was her children and being a...

Jules A. Schwan

Jules A. Schwan

Mar 30, 2015

Mr. Jules A. Schwan, Jr., age 72, of Biloxi died Monday, March 30, 2015. Jules was the first State President for the Mississippi Catholic Youth Organization. He was a 1960 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a member of the undefeated football team. He attended the University of Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He proudly...

Leroy Joseph Boudreaux

Leroy Joseph Boudreaux

Mar 29, 2015

Leroy Joseph Boudreaux, 70, died on Sunday, March 29, 2015 in Gulfport. He was native of Louisiana but lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the last ten years. Leroy lived a simple life and was extremely devoted to his wife of 22 years, Nancy. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved his yellow lab, Sandy and...

Charles Leon Hill

Charles Leon Hill

Mar 29, 2015

Mr. Charles Leon Hill, 76, passed in peace in his loving saviors arms on Sunday, March 29, 2015. He was a resident of the Gulf Coast. Charles was a member of A.A. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps. Charles is preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Faye Gray of Ocean Springs, MS; daughter, Wendy Gail Hill;...