Sep 19, 2013

Mary Ann Heaton, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013. Mary was a native of Oklahoma and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1960. She was of Catholic Faith and was a proud member of A.A. Mary was employed at Walmart in D’Iberville as a cashier and a greeter for over ten years. Mary...

Sep 18, 2013

MSgt. Robert Allen Lacy, USAF Ret., 46, of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, after fighting a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer. He will be greatly missed. Robert served twenty-two years in the U.S.A.F. as an Avionics Technician. After retiring from the U.S.A.F., Robert worked for Hunnington Ingalls. He...

Sep 18, 2013

Glenn D. Stewart, 83, of Gulfport died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He previously served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL and was retired from Plumbers Local Union # 357, Benton Harbor, MI. He enjoyed woodworking...

Sep 17, 2013

Terry Weihing, 69, of Gulfport died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in Pensacola, FL. and was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of 1961. He was a 1965 graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Business Administration and also a ROTC graduate entering the U.S. Air Force in 1966 as a 2nd Lt....

Sep 16, 2013

Richard Frank Bourgeois, Sr., age 74 of Diamondhead, Ms. passed away September 16, 2013 of pancreatic cancer. Richard was born in Bay St. Louis, Ms. on February 15, 1939. He is a graduate of Bay High School in Bay St. Louis, Ms and attended Pearl River Community College in Poplarville, Ms for 1 and half years before joining the U.S....

Sep 16, 2013

Mr. John Daniel Lunsford, age 54, of Pensacola, FL died Monday, September 16, 2013. Mr. Lunsford was a former resident of Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Lunford and his parents. Survivors include daughter, Kristina (Ben) Roberts of Statesboro, GA, son, Justin Lunsford of Pensacola, FL, two sisters, Maria Eckel of Flagstaff, AZ and Marla...

Sep 16, 2013

Maryann Brecelnik Ederer, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Maryann was born in Berwyn, IL on April 12, 1926 and was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS. She attended Rosary College in Chicago, IL. Maryann married Robert Francis Ederer, of Chicago, IL and together as a young family they moved...

Sep 16, 2013

Nancy Della Pierce was born to her parents, Ackie and John Thompson, on October 14, 1926 in West Point, MS. She died on September 16, 2013 in Balch Springs, TX. Nancy was a former resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She shared a deep love for her family. Nancy loved to laugh and joke and would poke fun with family....

Sep 15, 2013

Mr. Charles Alton Marbury, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013, surrounded by his family. We were proud of his Civil Service employment as instructor at Keesler Air Force Base. He retired after 30+ years at Wright Pat Air Force Base. Mr. Marbury was active in community activities and was proud of his work...

Sep 15, 2013

Sandra L. Becker, age 71, of Saucier died Sunday, September 15, 2013 in Gulfport. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness in Lyman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Becker; and her parents, Harvey and Lilian Van Meter. Mrs. Becker is survived by two daughters, Annette Zobel of Saucier and Deborah Erwin of Gautier; two...

Sep 14, 2013

Billy Ray Quave, age 79, a life-long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, September 14, 2013. Billy Ray was born on October 22, 1933 in Biloxi and attended Biloxi schools until his family moved to Gautier when he was 13. After graduating from Pascagoula High School, he attended Mississippi Junior College at...

Sep 14, 2013

On September 14, 2013 the Heaven’s rejoiced to welcome Bob Murphy, 85, to God’s eternal celebration. He passed away peacefully at Plaza Community Center where he was recuperating following a recent hospitalization. With a deep passion and appreciation for life he lived every day to the fullest. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born...

Sep 14, 2013

Mr. Robert Lewis “Robby” Gryder, Jr., born June 20, 1958, went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, September 14, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father Robert L. Gryder, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Gryder, Jr. and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith. Mr. Gryder is survived by his mother Eloise B....

Sep 13, 2013

Sep 13, 2013

Mr. James Lockard Brown Jr., age 71, of North Biloxi, MS died Friday, September 13, 2013, in North Biloxi. Mr. Brown was a lifelong resident of the coast and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 39 years as an electrician and was a member of I.B.E.W Local #733. He loved to garden, hunt and...

Sep 12, 2013

On September 12, 2013, Arthur Wesley Fletcher, Sr. peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1947, to James and Zelda Fletcher in Polkville, Mississippi. He served in the Army and was a Purple Heart Veteran of the Vietnam War. During his service, he was awarded two Bronze Stars. He spent much of his...

Sep 12, 2013

Mr. Walter H. Leggett, 74, of Ocean Springs, was ushered into eternity Thursday, September 12, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Leggett was born in Williamston, NC. He served in the USAF for twenty years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping with his wife, and was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Leggett...

Sep 11, 2013

Mr. Beauford "Dean" Gragg, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dean Gragg was born to W.T. and Lydia Coffey Gragg in Blowing Rock, NC on February 25, 1935. He graduated from Blowing Rock High School, Class of 1952. He then attended...

Sep 10, 2013

Alvin A. Williams, age 82, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Alvin was a member of the US Navy and served in the Korean War. He also was stationed on the USS Dixie. After leaving the Navy, Alvin worked at the Seabee Base in Gulfport. After retirement, he became a bus driver for Biloxi School district. He...

Sep 8, 2013

Tracie Wade Wells, 47, of Destin, FL went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Tracie is the daughter of Robert T. “Bobby” Wade and Barbara L. Jones Wade of Destin, FL. She was born on June 25, 1966 in Pascagoula, MS. The words that come to mind when you think of Tracie are: irreplaceable, ONE of...