Obituaries

Georgette Juanico Acevedo

Georgette Juanico Acevedo

Nov 22, 2013

Georgette Juanico Acevedo was born on January 17, 1962 in Biloxi, MS to George C. Juanico, Jr. and Diane O’Neal Juanico. As a natural caring soul, Georgette received much pleasure the last 6 years by taking care of others while working in home healthcare. In her life, through all the roles she took on as a daughter, granddaughter, sister and...

Faye Willis Montell

Faye Willis Montell

Nov 18, 2013

Ms. Faye Montell – A native of Pensacola, FL and a resident of Biloxi, MS for the past 60 years, died at Gulfport Memorial Hospital on Monday, November 18, 2013. Ms. Montell earned her nursing degreein 1971. In 1978 she earned her Bachelor of Science degree from USM. Ms. Montell earned her Master’s in Social Work from USM in 1988....

Ronald Davis "Davy" Kirkland

Ronald Davis "Davy" Kirkland

Nov 17, 2013

Ronald Davis “Davy” Kirkland, 42, a retired Gulfport Police Sergeant, passed away November 17, 2013 in his home surrounded by his wife and children. He lost a courageous 15 month battle with colon cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Audrey Kirkland, children Maci Kirkland 13, Molly Kirkland 7, Megan Eubanks 18, Millie Eubanks 13 and...

Thomas Patrick "Mickey"

Thomas Patrick "Mickey"

Nov 17, 2013

Thomas Patrick "Mickey" Harkins, Jr., age 80, of Gautier, MS, died Sunday, November 17, 2013. Mickey was born on February 24, 1933, in New Augusta, MS, to Gladyce Hinton and T.P. Harkins. He graduated from Petal High School in 1951 where he was a popular student athlete, excelling in football and basketball. Prior to graduating from the University of Southern...

Thomas P. Brochard

Thomas P. Brochard

Nov 16, 2013

Thomas P. Brochard, 69 of Ocean Springs died Saturday November 16, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Brochard retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 35 years of service as an Outside Machinist. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus Council 5654 where he served for 25 years as an...

Jerri Lee Janelle Lacour

Jerri Lee Janelle Lacour

Nov 16, 2013

Jerri Lee Janelle Lacour, age 48, of Ocean Springs died Saturday, November 16, 2013 in Biloxi. Jerri Lee was born in Camden, New Jersey and has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1979. Jerri Lee was fearless, sensitive, stubborn, forgiving and rebellious. She was a loyal friend, a loving daughter, a beautiful sister and a caring, dedicated and proud...

Phillip "Sonny" Burnson

Phillip "Sonny" Burnson

Nov 14, 2013

Mr. Phillip (Sonny) Burnson Jr. passed away in Ocean Springs, MS on November 14, 2013. Phillip was born in Magnolia, MS on April 24, 1941. He worked many years in the offshore oilfield industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Phillip, sister, Hannah Marilyn Baker and his loving wife, Marilyn. Survivors include his nephew, Kenny Baker,...

Mary Cynthia Locke Blair

Mary Cynthia Locke Blair

Nov 13, 2013

Mary Cynthia Locke Blair, an elementary teacher for 44 years, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the age of 79, in Vancleave. Cynthia was born in Wiggins, MS on February 10, 1934. She graduated from Wiggins High School and received her BS and Masters from the University of Southern Mississippi. Cynthia was a member of Vancleave United Methodist Church. Cynthia...

Robert "Bob" Derigo

Robert "Bob" Derigo

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Earl Derigo, affectionately known as Bob, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on August 19, 1936 in Decatur, Illinois. Robert retired from the U.S. Army as a Master Sergeant after 25 years of service and served during the Korean and Vietnam wars. He met his beautiful wife, Thanh Nguyen, in Vietnam and...

Edna Mae Ladnier

Edna Mae Ladnier

Nov 12, 2013

Mrs. Edna Mae Ladnier, 90, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 in Biloxi. Mrs. Ladnier was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Blessed Selos Catholic Church, the Fleur-de-lis Ladies Auxiliary, the Golden Age Club, and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Edna worked at the Biloxi VA Hospital for a number of years. She was a...

Lee A. "Buddy" Webber

Lee A. "Buddy" Webber

Nov 11, 2013

Lee A. (Buddy) Webber, 72, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in Biloxi. Lee was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Anna Lee Lyons, Nancy Fournier, Agnes Monk, and Mary Pyron; and one brother, Bill Webber. Lee is survived by three daughters, Terry Wynne of Virden, Illinois, Mindy Webber of Springfield, Illinois,...

Flecia  Ann  Manville

Flecia Ann Manville

Nov 10, 2013

Flecia Ann Manville, age 75, died Sunday, November 10, 2013. She was a native of Kentucky and a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1980. She was employed by the Kangaroo on Hwy 90 in Ocean Springs. Flecia loved her grandchildren and enjoyed spoiling them. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Verlie Smith; son, Gary Manville,...

Odessa Brown Nobles

Odessa Brown Nobles

Nov 9, 2013

Mrs. Odessa Brown Nobles, 91, died Saturday, November 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Lessie J. Nobles; her parents, Major and Stella Brown; 11 siblings and one grandchild. She leaves to cherish her memory four children, Gwendolyn Joyce (Morris) Smith, Nancy Nobles (Elihue) Burt, Rita Nobels (Vernon) Kelly, and Ronald (Crystal) Nobles, Sr.; seven...

Evelyn Marie Nichols

Evelyn Marie Nichols

Nov 9, 2013

Evelyn Marie Nichols, age 86, of D’Iberville died Saturday, November 9, 2013. Evelyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Nick” Nichols; son, Willard “Jr.” Nichols; parents, Reasey E. and Willie Mae Byrne; step-father, Edwin Rank; brothers, Reasey, L.C....

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen

Nov 8, 2013

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen, 89 of Gulfport died Friday, November 8, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Nolen was born in Purdue Hill, AL and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1954. She was a member of St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church and was a life member of the Junior Auxillary. Mrs. Nolen retired in 2001 from NCBC where...

Charles Horton Cornett

Charles Horton Cornett

Nov 8, 2013

Charles Horton Cornett, 77 of Gulfport passed away on November 8, 2013. He was born to Homer Lee and Helen Cornett on June 30, 1936 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother Homer Lee Cornett, Jr. Charlie graduated Hattiesburg High School in 1955 but spent the majority of his career in the moving...

Angela Pucheu

Angela Pucheu

Nov 7, 2013

Angela Pucheu, 31, of Long Beach, MS, has gone home to be with Jesus, Thursday, November 7th, 2013. Angela was preceded in death by her father Doug Pucheu, her grandparents Elder and Hattie Pucheu, and grandparents Leslie and Helen DeGraw. She is survived, and sadly missed, by her mother Judy Pucheu, her brother Steve Pucheu, her sister Missy West, her...

Henry Paul Beaugez

Henry Paul Beaugez

Nov 7, 2013

A Family Tribute to God and to a man: Henry Paul Beaugez, Jr. passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at age 75. Henry was born on November 12, 1937 to Henry Paul Beaugez, Sr. and Sible Mae Webb Beaugez. He lived his life as a Christian, unashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was...

Phillip O. Allen

Phillip O. Allen

Nov 7, 2013

Philip O. Allen, 71, formerly of Gulfport died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Cumming, GA. Mr. Allen was born in Gulfport and had been a resident of Cumming for sixteen years. He was a Catholic. Mr. Allen retired from Bell South and was a former member of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, representing Beat 4. He was preceded in...