Obituaries
Lawrence C. "Larry" Corban
Aug 4, 2014
Lawrence C. “Larry” Corban, Jr., 85, a life-long resident of his beloved Biloxi, Mississippi died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, August 04, 2014 with his adored wife Jo, and daughters Lee and Joanna at his side. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Judge Lawrence C. Corban and Gene Sullivan Corban, and his sister Pattie...
Billie J Semanchick
Aug 4, 2014
Billie J. Semanchick, 80, of Long Beach, died Monday, August 4, 2014. She was born in Cleaton, KY, earned a B.A. from St. Mary’s Dominican College and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. She taught early childhood and elementary Special Education for 24 years in New Orleans, LA, working for the Head Start Program and Jefferson...
Lounez Peden Hayes Carroll
Aug 4, 2014
Lounez Peden Hayes Carroll passed away on Monday, August 4, in Henderson, North Carolina. She was born in Darling, MS on October 11, 1920. Mrs. Carroll was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Alma Peden; two loving husbands, Buford Hayes and Roy Carroll; a son, James David Hayes; a sister, Nina Saunders; and two brothers, Raymond Peden and...
Terry Colleen Ward Cates
Aug 3, 2014
Mrs. Terry Colleen (Ward) Cates, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Terry was born in Biloxi on May 10, 1958 and was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She married Steven J. Cates, Sr on October 6, 1976 and in 1978 they moved to Ocean Springs where she has lived...
Jessica Lynn Loveday
Aug 2, 2014
Jessica Lynn Loveday, a native of Florida and resident of Gulfport, peacefully passed away early Saturday, August 2, 2014, after a 7-month fight against stage 4 appendix cancer. Jessica, a Disney fanatic (also known as the “Disney Tour Guide”) and Star Wars fan will be missed by the many friends, family, and coworkers that she inspired with her playful spirit...
Andre` V. Carpentier
Aug 2, 2014
Andre`V. Carpentier passed away on Saturday, August 2nd surrounded by family and friends. His passing was unexpected, but we are thankful we could spend his last moments with him. Andre` was born in Volois, Quebec, Canada, came to the United States as a child and became a U.S. citizen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He...
Ernestine Bowen Shaw
Aug 1, 2014
Ernestine was born in Millport, AL. She spent the first part of her life in Caledonia, MS. It was there she met her husband James Wesley Shaw. James was in the US Air Force so they were relocating to different areas over the several years. During that time, they lived in San Antonio, TX, Longmont, CO. and eventually moved back...
Thomas Ransom Compton
Aug 1, 2014
Dr. Thomas Ransom Compton, 71, of Biloxi passed away on Friday, August 1st. Thomas was born in Biloxi, MS and was a lifetime resident. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Wesley and Lula Estella “Biggy” McElroy Compton; his brother, Robert “Short Story” Compton; and his granddaughter, Aubrey Alexandria Nixon. He is survived by his high-school sweetheart and...
Martha Rand D'Amico
Jul 31, 2014
Martha Rand D’Amico, age 90, of Gulfport died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, July 31, 2014, in Gulfport. Martha’s love of golf was evident throughout her entire life. She never missed the opportunity to laugh and socialize with friends on the golf course. Her love of Christ was profound, she was a member of the Mississippi City United Methodist Church....
Alton J. Bosarge
Jul 31, 2014
Alton J. Bosarge, 83, a lifelong resident of St. Martin, continued on his journey from home, surrounded by his loved ones on July 31, 2014. He was a lifetime butcher, a man of few words and loved by many. He was known for his love of gardening, knitting cast nets, fishing for mullet, crabbing and doing puzzles. Alton was preceded...
Ometa Faye Curry Toney
Jul 31, 2014
Ometa Faye Curry Toney of Oak Hill, WV was born on February 11, 1929 and died July 31, 2014 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Toney was a kind hearted, strong willed and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a resident of Ocean Springs for Over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard C. Toney; parents,...
John Graham Worrell,
Jul 31, 2014
John Graham Worrell, Jr., 81, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014. Mr. Worrell was born in Pace, MS and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1945. He served his country as a Paratrooper in the 101st Airborne of the US Army. Mr. Worrell owned and operated West Beach Exxon in Biloxi, Cowan Road Exxon in Gulfport and...
Vinnette Trochesset Camp Fallo
Jul 30, 2014
Surrounded by her family, Vinnette Trochesset Camp Fallo passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the age of 92 in Biloxi. A lifelong citizen of Biloxi, Vinnette went against the grain and was an extremely successful businesswoman, best known for her accomplishments as active co-owner and president of F&F Distributing Company. Although a tough businesswoman, Vinnette had a generous...
Sara Agnes King Blue
Jul 30, 2014
Sara Blue, age 101, resident of Gulfport, went to her heavenly rest peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 30, 2014. Mrs. Blue was the last surviving child of the eleven from the pioneering family of W.C. and Katie Lee Cruthirds King. She enjoyed sharing her growing up adventures she had with her siblings-Willie King Cruthirds, Winnie...
Kathleen Anne Mitchell
Jul 29, 2014
Kathleen (Kathy) Anne Mitchell, 64, of Gulfport, went to her heavenly rest on July 29, 2014. The daughter of Dorothy Mitchell of Gulfport and the late William G. Mitchell, Kathleen was born in Sheffield, Alabama on October 21, 1949. She graduated from Gulfport High School in 1968, attended MGCCC and graduated from University of Southern MS with a degree in...
Flornn Theodore "Ted" Bellon
Jul 29, 2014
Mr. Flornn Theodore "Ted" Bellon, age 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Ted was a longtime resident of the coast and received a Bachelor's Degree from Auburn University. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served our nation during WWII. He worked as a programming engineer in radio and television in Mobile, AL for...
Phyllis Jean Litke
Jul 29, 2014
Phyllis Jean Litke, 76, died Tuesday, July 29, 2014. She spent many years taking care of children for working mothers. Phyllis spent 10 years or more in the Cub Scouting program helping to prepare boys for WEBLOS. She taught young children in Sunday School for more than 40 years. Phyllis allowed parents to enjoy the worship service while she supervised...
Robert Walter "Bobby" Baronich
Jul 29, 2014
Robert Walter “Bobby” Baronich, 77, passed away, July 29, 2014, in Biloxi, surrounded by family. “Bobby B.” as he was often times called, was born, raised, and a life-long resident of Biloxi. Born July 12, 1938, he grew up on “The Point” on Sophie Street in East Biloxi, and continued to live in Biloxi as he married and raised a...
George Joseph Higginbotham
Jul 28, 2014
George Joseph Higginbotham, 93, died at his home in Woolmarket on Monday, July 28, 2014. George was born on May 17, 1921 in Youngsville, LA but spent most of his life in Biloxi and Woolmarket, MS. He was the son of Nelson Higginbotham and Edna (Delcambre) Higginbotham. He was of the Catholic faith. George was a past president of the...
Bonnie Jean Franks
Jul 26, 2014
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Franks, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Mrs. Franks was born in Hattiesburg and was a longtime resident of the coast. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Pearl Grayson. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Homer Franks, daughter, Linda Fournier and son, Dave Morgan, four...
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