Obituaries

Althea  Ellenora Lamas Taconi

Althea Ellenora Lamas Taconi

Apr 10, 2015

Althea Ellenora Lamas Taconi, a life-long resident of Biloxi, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2015. She was born on August 10, 1929, and was a devoted wife to August J. Taconi, Sr. for 58 years. Mrs. Taconi was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, where she sang in the choir. She was also a loving mother and grandmother. She...

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier

Apr 8, 2015

Hazel Ruth Cox Saunier, 80, of Quitman, TX passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2015. She was born in Biloxi, MS and was a former resident of Ocean Springs. Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Ms Hazel, ‘Mimi’, will be deeply missed by her family. She was preceded in death by...

Jacqueline  Bernice Lucas Hutchinson

Jacqueline Bernice Lucas Hutchinson

Apr 7, 2015

Jacqueline Bernice Lucas Hutchinson, 86, of Long Beach died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Roy Hutchinson, and their eldest son, Eric William Hutchinson, both of Long Beach. She is survived by sons, Arthur Earl Hutchinson (Sandra) of Prairieville, LA, John Lucas Hutchinson (Nancy) of Pensacola, FL, the Rev. Michael...

Edward Rupert Hanson

Edward Rupert Hanson

Apr 7, 2015

Edward Rupert Hanson Jr., 68, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Our hearts are heavy in the quiet that replaces his gift of gab and socializing. He loved going out for coffee or out to eat Biloxi Seafood and socializing - talking about sports, the New Orleans Saints, Alabama Crimson Tide, and now the Biloxi Shuckers. Go Shuckers! He loved traveling...

Ronald "Ronnie"  J.  Seymour

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Seymour

Apr 7, 2015

Ronald J. “Ronnie” Seymour, 57, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Mobile. Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern MS. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director...

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...