Obituaries

Shirley Rose Rosalis

Shirley Rose Rosalis

Jul 18, 2013

Shirley Rose Rosalis, native Biloxian, born June 21, 1941, passed away July 18, 2013. Shirley was a vibrant and fiercely strong-willed woman. She possessed a magnetic charm and wit that drew people to her and made them feel counted in this world. She could meet a stranger and they would be a friend by the time the conversation was over....

Anna Kuluz Thompson

Anna Kuluz Thompson

Jul 18, 2013

Anna Thompson entered into eternal rest late in the evening on Thursday, July 18 in her home in Biloxi. The life-long Point Cadet resident was born December 11, 1924 to the late Annie Mozara Kuluz and Tony M. Kuluz. She was a faithful and devout Catholic and volunteered countless hours to St. Michael’s Catholic Church as a member of St....

Dana Bull Hambaugh

Dana Bull Hambaugh

Jul 17, 2013

Dana Bull Hambaugh, 47, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Dana was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife and mother who was totally devoted to her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ann Schriever. Her survivors include her husband, Vince Hambaugh; her daughters, Alexis...

Maureen Mallette English

Maureen Mallette English

Jul 17, 2013

Maureen Mallette English, age 79, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Gulfport. She was a giving and generous lady and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey English; a daughter, Donna Whitfield; and a brother, Kenneth Mallette. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Newcom (Kevin); a...

James E. Shoemaker

James E. Shoemaker

Jul 16, 2013

Mr. James E. Shoemaker, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, July 16, 2013, in Ocean Springs. James was born on July 20, 1937 in West Point, GA. He served at Lackland A.F.B., TX, Denham A.F.B. and South Ruislip, R.A.F.B., England, Keesler A.F.B., MS, Anderson A.F.B., Guam and Vietnam. He retired from the military and Civil Service at Keesler...

Edwin  John Nilges

Edwin John Nilges

Jul 16, 2013

Edwin John Nilges, age 51, of Gulfport died Tuesday, July 16, 2013 in Gulfport. Mr. Nilges was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin William Nilges and Herta Wilde Nilges. He is survived by three sons, Brandon J. Nilges, Christopher R. Nilges, and Jeremy R. Nilges; a brother, Steven William Nilges, Sr; and...

Francis  Paul Endris

Francis Paul Endris

Jul 15, 2013

Francis Paul Endris, 64, of Biloxi, died Monday, July 15, 2013 at his home in Biloxi. Paul was born on September 3, 1948 in Biloxi, MS. He attended Catholic schools, where he graduated from Notre Dame High School. Soon after, Paul joined the United States Army and served two terms in the Vietnam War. He was very proud to have...

Margarette M.  Smith

Margarette M. Smith

Jul 15, 2013

Margarette M. Smith, 98, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, July 15, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Smith is preceded in death by her husband, Roy G. Smith; her father, Burl R. Easterling; her mother, Estelle Moss Easterling; her step-mother, Anelle Easterling; her brothers, Woodrow W. Easterling, W.R. “Dick” Easterling, Harvey R. Easterling, L.C. Easterling, and Burl “Tommy” Easterling; her...

Andrea Horton Pedigo

Andrea Horton Pedigo

Jul 13, 2013

Andrea Pedigo, 70, died Saturday, July 13, 2013. She was a friendly, open, compassionate person who loved God, her family and her pets. Andrea always shed a positive light on any situation or circumstance. She was also a very humorous person who was the life of the conversation. When the fabric of the family was torn, Andrea was the strength...

Steve  Anthony Smolcich

Steve Anthony Smolcich

Jul 12, 2013

Steve Anthony Smolcich Sr., 85, of Biloxi, died at home on Friday. He was born to the late Joseph and Frances Smolcich, on October 1, 1927. He married Patricia “Pat” Wilson, also of Biloxi. They were married for 63 years. Mr. Smolcich served in the Merchant Marines, in the Atlantic, during World War II and was honorably discharged from the...

Gerald Oswald Wescovich

Gerald Oswald Wescovich

Jul 12, 2013

Mr. Gerald Oswald Wescovich, age 71, of Ocean Springs died Friday, July 12, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Wescovich was a native of Biloxi and a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He retired from Mississippi Power of Gulfport and was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Wescovich is preceded in death by his parents, Edna Chatham Braun and George Ross Wescovich;...

William Janus May

William Janus May

Jul 12, 2013

Mr. William Janus May, 77, died on Friday, July 12, 2013 in Pascagoula, MS. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Sallie Marie Rocco

Sallie Marie Rocco

Jul 12, 2013

Sallie Marie Rocco, age 73, of Perkinston died Friday, July 12, 2013. Sallie was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She retired form Biloxi Public Schools and was a member of Wiggins Bingo Club. Sallie is preceded in death by her parents, Pete Oscar Webster and Regina T. Frederick; and one sister, Shirley Ann Baker. Survivors...

Rose Lee Miller

Rose Lee Miller

Jul 11, 2013

Rose Lee Miller, age 62, of D’Iberville, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013. Rose was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a former employee at Treasure Bay Casino and a member of the Moose Lodge. Rose is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Edna Miller. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Mitchell (John);...

Loyd Earl Johnson

Loyd Earl Johnson

Jul 10, 2013

SFC Loyd Earl Johnson – Ret. US Army, age 67, of D’Iberville passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Loyd retired from the US Army after 20 years of service and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War where he served three tours earning several medals, including the Bronze Star Medal (2), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of...

Wanda Aflague

Wanda Aflague

Jul 9, 2013

Wanda Aflague, 79, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, July 09, 2013. Wanda was a loving, caring, faithful and hardworking mother with a wonderful sense of humor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jose’ Aflague; parents, Matt & Lottie Smith, and S.D. Brookins, and daughter, Cynthia Aflague. Mrs. Aflague is survived by her sons, John and Joe Aflague; daughters,...

Jerry Tate Felder

Jerry Tate Felder

Jul 7, 2013

Jerry Felder, age 74, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2013. Jerry Felder (U.S.A.F. Ret.) passed away. He served this great nation for more than thirty years. He served his community as a Lions Club Member, Freemason, and Shriner. He dedicated his life to serving others. After a long fight with...

Floyd M. Freeman

Floyd M. Freeman

Jul 7, 2013

Floyd M. Freeman, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully Sunday, July 7, 2013 after a long illness at the V.A. Community Living Center in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Freeman was a World War II veteran. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1941 at the age of 17 subsequent to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, (where his...

Terrie Denise Flowers

Terrie Denise Flowers

Jul 6, 2013

Terrie Denise Flowers was born December 12, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama and lived the majority of her life in Biloxi and Gulfport. She went with her Heavenly Father on July 6, 2013. Terrie is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Eli and Belle Smith Flowers of Biloxi, MS and maternal grandparents, Hubert and Pauline Hancock peek of Tallassee, AL....

Charles "Chuck" Frederick

Charles "Chuck" Frederick

Jul 5, 2013

Charles "Chuck" Frederick Flynt, III, 68, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, July 5, 2013. Mr. Flynt is preceded in death by his parents Reed Hamilton Dewitt and Bernice Arlene Flynt. Survivors include his wife, Liz Flynt, his son, John Reed Flynt of Ocean Springs and 2 daughters, Elke Hallam, (Eric), of TX and Yolanda Walker of CT., one sister Bernice...