Obituaries
Jill F. Costanzo
Feb 19, 2015
Jill F. Costanzo, age 59, of Biloxi died Thursday, February 19, 2015 in Biloxi. She was born in Manchester, CT and had been a resident of the Coast for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Kerley and a brother, Kenneth Costanzo. She is survived by two daughters, Jessica (Matthew) Danyus and Melissa (Rocky) Collins;...
James Larry Cameron
Feb 19, 2015
Mr. James Larry Cameron, age 73, of Biloxi passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Larry was born in Wiggins, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He graduated from Stone High School, received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Southern Mississippi, proudly served his...
Edward George Robinson
Feb 18, 2015
Mr. Edward George Robinson passed graciously into eternity on February 18, 2015 at the age of 79. He was born on March 10, 1935 to the late Sugar Robinson and the late Lille Lashley in New Orleans, Louisiana. As a young man, Mr. Robinson relocated to Biloxi, Mississippi where he shared 50 years of matrimony with the late Edith Robinson....
Barbara J. Murrell
Feb 18, 2015
Ms. Barbara J. Murrell beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, 73 of Biloxi died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS. Ms. Murrell was born and raised in Biloxi. She was a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church and worked for a number of years as the bookkeeper and secretary for Sacred Heart High School. Ms. Murrell was preceded...
Sybil Jean Vercher
Feb 17, 2015
Sybil Jean Vercher, 65, died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Sybil was a member of Bibleway Baptist Church in D’Iberville, MS. She is survived by her husband, Bobby F. Vercher of Biloxi; daughters, Jill (Chris) Thomas of Woolmarket and Amanda (Joe) Russ of Gulfport; son, Rev. John (Michelle) Vercher...
John E. "Bill" Harris
Feb 17, 2015
Mr. John E. “Bill” Harris, a resident of Biloxi, MS died at Biloxi Regional Hospital on February 17, 2015 at the age of 85 years old. He has gone home to be with the Lord. Mr. Harris was born June 7, 1929 in Davisville, FL. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. His family was...
John A. James
Feb 17, 2015
John Arthur James, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 in Gulfport, MS. Born August 6, 1929, in Johnstown, PA, he was the son of the late Eben and Nell Regittko James. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Johnstown. John was a 1948 graduate of Johnstown High School. Following graduation, he attended...
Scott Lee Smith
Feb 17, 2015
Scott Lee Smith, age 50, of Gulfport died Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Scott was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He enjoyed wrestling, NASCAR and the New Orleans Saints. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney W. and Mona Smith of Biloxi. Survivors include his sisters and brother, Sidney A. Smith of Gulfport, Brenda Rhodes...
Adriana Bithos Goundas
Feb 16, 2015
A legend in family owned restaurants, Adriana Bithos Goundas, lived a beautiful life and almost made it to 100 years of age. A resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 50 years, she worked side-by-side with her husband at Papa John’s in the Biloxi Greyhound Station and later with her son at Angelo’s Deli. She was the oldest of...
Faytie "Teeny" Ramsay Appleton
Feb 16, 2015
Faytie “Teeny” Ramsay Appleton, 86, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015. Mrs. Appleton was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She worked as an administrative assistant in the Gulfport School System and MGCCC System. Mrs. Appleton was a longtime member of Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church and served as the Pastor for several years in the mid 1980’s. She...
Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich
Feb 14, 2015
Myrtle Diaz Barhanovich, age 98, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, February 14, 2015. Myrtle was born on December 16, 1916, to the late Henry and Olivia (Boney) Diaz, where she was the youngest of 10 children, 7 sisters and 2 brothers. She met the love of her life, Yankie Barhanovich, when she was 16 years...
LaJuan Williams Noel
Feb 14, 2015
LaJuan Williams Noel of Ocean Springs died February 14, 2015 at the age of 63. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elsie Owen Williams and Jack Eugene Williams, both of Ocean Springs. LaJuan is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph Noel; her son, Jordan, his wife Katie and their children, Caroline and Chandler of Ocean Springs; and daughter,...
Doris Nell Summerlin LaCour
Feb 14, 2015
Doris Nell (Summerlin) LaCour, 89 passed away February 14th in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Farmhaven (Madison Co.) MS February 12, 1926. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Anderson LaCour, her parents, Grover Sylvester and Lou Ola (Hawkins) Summerlin, brothers, Grover S. Summerlin and Curtis G. Summerlin, sisters (her twin) Dorothy Smith, Sammie Lee Turan, Myrtle Goolsby...
"Midge" Krohn Graves
Feb 13, 2015
Midge Graves, faithful wife, loving mother, grandmother, loyal friend and relative went home to continue her journey in God’s loving arms. She went to join her late husband of 60 years, Philip H. Graves, after a 14 year battle with Alzheimer’s. She received the loving care and support of her family to allow her to slip away peacefully at home....
Annie Gryder Anderson
Feb 13, 2015
Mrs. Ann "Annie" Gryder Anderson, age 72, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015, in Gulfport. Mrs. Anderson was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.C. Gryder Jr and Annie Jewel Brown...
Francis A. Telarico
Feb 13, 2015
Francis A. Telarico, age 68, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Telarico was born in Waterloo, NY and graduated from Waterloo High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Air Force after graduation. Francis, known as “Flip” to family and friends was a carpenter by trade and resided in Gautier, MS. He is preceded...
Linda Lee Desporte
Feb 13, 2015
One of the most powerful bonds that exists is that between a mother and her children. When mom knew months ago that her time on Earth was approaching its end, she gave each of her four children tasks to complete so that SHE could check them off her list. Writing an obituary for our mother is one of the most...
Benjamin George North
Feb 12, 2015
Benjamin George North, age 78, of Gulfport, Mississippi died on February 12th, 2015 at his home and has now been welcomed into heaven and into the loving arms of his King and Savior Jesus Christ. Benjamin North was born in New Orleans, Louisiana; he was married to Bertha North for 54 years and they had six children. Benjamin served honorably...
Lois Ann "Annie" Calhoun
Feb 11, 2015
Lois Ann "Annie" Calhoun, age 45, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Annie was born on June 9, 1969 in Milton, FL. She leaves behind a legacy of life celebrated by those who knew and loved her. She was a devoted wife, dedicated mother and loyal friend to so many. She made it her mission in life...
Penelope "Penny" Law
Feb 11, 2015
Penelope “Penny” Blair Hillyer Law passed on to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Penny was the loving wife of Dr. Victor J. Law for 43 years and is survived by him; their sons, Preston and Haywood (Sandy); their daughter, Victoria (Vicki); their daughter-in-law, Josephine; her brother, Carter Sinclair (Pat) Hillyer; and two grandchildren, Blake and CeCe. Penny...
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