Obituaries

Howard Lamar Delancey

Howard Lamar Delancey

Oct 20, 2013

Howard Lamar Delancey, born June 17, 1957, was the youngest child and only son of Virgil Guyton Delancey and Maggie Lee Sanders. He earned his angel wings Sunday, October 20, 2013 at the tender age of 56. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Diane; his sisters, Virginia and Pat; and his great nephew Zeke. He is...

Bobby Joe Hill

Bobby Joe Hill

Oct 20, 2013

Bobby Joe Hill, 67, of Gulfport went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a native of Jasper, Alabama and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 35 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Hill and Vercie Rooks...

Jane Carolyn Lopez

Jane Carolyn Lopez

Oct 20, 2013

Jane Carolyn Lopez, age 65, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, October 20, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Jane was born in Biloxi and graduated from Biloxi High School. She was a devoted and loving mother and volunteered her time to St. Martin PTO. She retired from the Jackson County School District after 27 1/2 years of dedicated service. She was...

Jacqueline Moran Toncrey

Jacqueline Moran Toncrey

Oct 18, 2013

On October 18, 2013, a beautiful Soul was granted her Angel wings. Mrs. Jacqueline Moran Toncrey, age 88, was reunited with her beloved husband of 68 years, Mr. Henry J. Toncrey, Sr. and her son, Noll P. Toncrey at the Pearl Gates. “Ms. Jack” was also preceded in death by her parents, Mathew (Mac) Moran and Esparance Quave Moran; her...

Carolyn  Riddle Head

Carolyn Riddle Head

Oct 18, 2013

Carolyn Riddle Head, 67, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday October 18, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Carolyn was born in Biloxi, MS and was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She was a former employee of the Sekul Hornsby &Tisdale law firm. She was preceded in death by her parents, George R. and Nettie Mae Riddle; and her sister, Sara Riddle...

Valentine "Valine" Provost

Valentine "Valine" Provost

Oct 18, 2013

Valentine “Valine” Provost Dudley, age 94, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, October 18, 2013. Valine was born on February 14, 1919, in Cardiff, AL, grew up in Mobile, AL and raised her children in Ocean Springs, MS with her husband, Jack. She spent the last 30+ years in Sunnyvale, CA, living with her son, Stephen and returning to Ocean...

Gay Lorne Young

Gay Lorne Young

Oct 18, 2013

Gay Lorne Young, age 53, died Friday, October 18, 2013. A native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, MS, he was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Gay graduated from Ocean Springs High School and the University of Southern Mississippi. He was very involved in local and city affairs. Gay enjoyed fishing with his friend. Gay always helped others....

Martha Dell Fulton

Martha Dell Fulton

Oct 17, 2013

Mrs. Martha Dell Fulton, age 82, of Vancleave, MS, died Thursday, October 17, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Fulton was a longtime resident of the coast and a member of the Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs. She was the past owner of Clint Fulton and Son Tire Service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Porter Vance and Maudie...

Henrietta Boney Stojcich

Henrietta Boney Stojcich

Oct 17, 2013

Henrietta Boney Stojcich, age 83, died Thursday, October 17, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. A native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, Henrietta was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a former member of St. John’s and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was also an avid bingo player. Mrs. Stojcich was preceded in death by husband of 59 years,...

Nola Waltman St. Amant

Nola Waltman St. Amant

Oct 17, 2013

Nola Waltman St. Amant, age 74, passed from this life peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 17, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, Philman and Sophie Waltman; husband, Edwand J. St. Amant; sister, June Peabody; a twin brother, Roland Waltman; son, Daniel St. Amant; and granddaughter, Dana Waltman. Nola is survived by seven...

Aubrey Cecil Patterson

Aubrey Cecil Patterson

Oct 17, 2013

Aubrey Cecil Patterson age 74, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2013. Mr. Patterson was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. He was a master small engine repairman most of his life. He loved working on lawn mowers and small engine repairs. He had a special bond...

Iris Trochesset Fountain

Iris Trochesset Fountain

Oct 16, 2013

Iris Trochesset Fountain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Octave Trochesset, died October 16, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Fountain was one of the owners of F&F Distributing Company, Inc.. She was a loving mother and housewife. Mrs. Fountain was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Legion of Mary. She was preceded in death by her...

John J. Duke

John J. Duke

Oct 16, 2013

Mr. John J. Duke, age 51, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Duke was born on November 1, 1962 in St. Charles, MO and was a resident of the coast for over 43 years. He was the former owner of Stans Small Engine Repairs and former employee with Walmart, both in Ocean Springs....

Sharon Gandy Morgan

Sharon Gandy Morgan

Oct 15, 2013

Sharon Gandy Morgan, 56, died October 15, 2013. A resident of the coast since 1961, Sharon was a member of Big Ridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, William J. Gandy; and brother, Michael D. Gandy. Sharon is survived by her daughter, Samantha Morgan, Edinburg, TX; sons, Lucas Morgan and Zachary Morgan both of D’Iberville, MS,...

Tracy "Q"  Webb, Jr.

Tracy "Q" Webb, Jr.

Oct 15, 2013

Tracy “Q” Webb, Jr., 81, of Latimer, MS went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Mr. Webb was born in Jackson County and remained a lifelong resident of the Latimer Community. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member...

Linda Dold Robinson

Linda Dold Robinson

Oct 15, 2013

Linda Dold Robinson, age 78, passed away on October 15, 2013 in Ocean Springs where she had resided for many years. Linda was born August 11, 1935 to Lunsford L. and Ruth Dold Robinson in Elizabeth, New Jersey. She spent her growing up years between New Jersey and Buena Vista, Virginia with her family. Linda had one sibling, her brother...

Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich

Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich

Oct 14, 2013

Emelda Joyce Diaz Radich, age 88, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, surrounded by her Family. Emelda was born July 23, 1925, in Biloxi, MS. She was married for 65 years to her husband Peter M. Radich Jr. before his death in 2011. During her sweet generous life, she was always surrounded by family and friends. Emelda never met a...

Elsie Day Cruthirds Hutto

Elsie Day Cruthirds Hutto

Oct 13, 2013

Elsie Day Cruthirds Hutto, age 78, died Sunday, October 13, 2013 in Gretna, LA. She was born in Bond, MS, was a resident of Gulfport for over 40 years and a resident of Terrytown, LA since Hurricane Katrina. She was a member of Heritage Bible Church in Gretna, LA. She graduated from high school in Wiggins and was a graduate...

Dorothy L. Polenz

Dorothy L. Polenz

Oct 13, 2013

Mrs. Dorothy L. Polenz has now joined her family in Heaven after long years of battling dementia. She was guided peacefully into God’s arms by her family members at home. Mrs. Polenz was born in Bogulusa, Louisiana then became a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. She retired after a long career at J.C. Penny Department Store and then went on...

Michael "Mike"  Joseph Ladner

Michael "Mike" Joseph Ladner

Oct 13, 2013

Michael “Mike” Ladner, age 65, of Madison, AL ascended into Heaven to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Mike was a former resident of Ocean Springs before moving to Madison, AL. He retired from Keesler Air Force Base as a civil servant and was a retired Master Sergeant with the 403rd Airlift Wing. Mike is preceded in...