Obituaries
James Arthur Sprague
Jun 26, 2013
LCDR James Arthur Sprague, US Navy Retired, 86, of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 in Ocean Springs. He was born in South Charleston, Ohio to Frank and Esther Sprague. Lt. Commander Sprague was retired from the U.S. Navy, where he served during WWII, Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was preceded in death by his son, James Mark...
John E. Madden (USAF Retired)
Jun 26, 2013
CMSgt John E. Madden (USAF Retired), age 67, passed away on June 26, 2013 after a 2 year courageous battle with cancer. Chief Madden was born September 2, 1945 to Leon and Eula Madden of Saxapahaw, NC. He graduated from Southern Alamance County High School in 1963. He joined the United States Air Force in 1964 where he enjoyed a...
Peggy Joy McTaggart Stewart
Jun 25, 2013
Peggy Stewart passed away on June 25, 2013 with her family by her side. She was a long time resident of Ocean Springs. Peggy was born on Grand Cayman Island, British West Indies, October 15, 1927, to the late Innis Ashton McTaggart, a shipbuilder, and Doris Cooper McTaggart of Roatan, Honduras. She is survived by her husband of 63 years,...
Wilson "Tootie" Broussard
Jun 25, 2013
Wilson “Tootie” Broussard Jr. of Vancleave, MS passed peacefully in the loving presence of his children and their spouses on June 24, 2013, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born on September 24, 1949 in Biloxi to the late Wilson “Neg” & Wilda Broussard, he is survived by his children, Lisa (Michael) Mudgett and Wilson “Trey” (Connie) Broussard, his sister,...
Roger "Sal" David Salois
Jun 21, 2013
Roger “Sal” David Salois, 55, of Gulfport, MS passed away Friday, June 21, 2013. He was born on October 9, 1957 in Providence, RI. He served 22 years in the United States Navy Seabees and retired as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He was currently an employee of the Department of Defense at the Seabee Base in Gulfport, MS. He...
James Vincent Shamburger
Jun 21, 2013
James Vincent Shamburger was born April 20, 1950 in Jackson, MS and passed away at home in Ocean Springs, MS on June 21, 2013. Mr. Shamburger graduated from Provine High School in Jackson, MS in 1968 and then went on to graduate from The University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Geography in 1972 where he was a member...
Andrea "Andy" Scheurer Balius
Jun 20, 2013
Andrea “Andy” Scheurer Balius of D’Iberville, MS went to be with the Lord on June 20, 2013, after a long battle with breast cancer. Born on July 15, 1947 in San Diego to the late Donald and Katherine Scheurer of Falls Church, Virginia, she is survived by her devoted husband of 35 years, Andrew A. Balius, Sr. and sister, Janet...
Ann-Marie Mashburn Cornett
Jun 20, 2013
Ann-Marie Mashburn Cornett, 72, a long time resident of Gulfport passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at her home in Gulfport. She was born on January 29, 1941 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She grew up in Hattiesburg and maintained lifelong friendships with her childhood friends. She married Charlie Cornett, also from Hattiesburg on November 28, 1959 with whom she had her...
Freida Marie Stevens Fausnaugh
Jun 19, 2013
Freida Marie Stevens Fausnaugh passed away on June 19, 2013 at the age of 79. Freida is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Cora Stevens; brother, Henry Stevens; and son-in-law, Paul Wilkerson. Survivors include daughters Michelle Wilkerson and Angela (Dan) Hood; siblings, William, Robert, Lee, Patricia, Florence and Mary; grandchildren Kristina (David), Craig Hood and Michele Battiest (Harly);...
Eugenia "Genie" Hutchisson Peters
Jun 19, 2013
Eugenia “Genie” Hutchisson Peters, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Genie was born in Mobile, AL on April 16, 1932 to Ross Elkins and Lillian Ruth Hutchisson. She taught school in Mobile, AL, in Lafayette, LA at the Saints Leo-Seton Catholic School and was a very beloved teacher at St. Alphonsus...
Thomas Robert Kunig
Jun 19, 2013
Thomas Robert Kunig, age 81, of Biloxi passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Tom was a verified sports authority, avid bowler, active member of Rodenberg Church of Christ, a non-ordained minister, US Army Veteran and a USPS Retiree. He was a kind, loving Christian man who was loved and will be missed by all. Survivors include his wife of 40...
Rita Diaz Blessey
Jun 19, 2013
Rita Diaz Blessey, beloved mother and grandmother, was called to Heaven June 19, 2013. A native of Biloxi, MS., she moved to Hammond in 2004. Rita was a devout Catholic, devoted to Saint Joseph and The Blessed Mother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Earl B. Blessey, Sr. Rita is survived by her children, Earl...
Willis A Burges
Jun 19, 2013
Willis Burges, age 87, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. Willis worked for Borden Milk Company for many years in the ice cream department. He was very dedicated to family and hard work. Willis served as an Aircraft Mechanic in the US Navy for 3 years and in the United States Air Force for an additional 15...
Denville "Ron" Ronnie Wright
Jun 18, 2013
Denville “Ron” Wright, age 63, of North Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Ron was a longtime member of Lemoyne Blvd. Baptist Church. He retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years and loved to play golf. Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Ardie Wright and Mary Bartley; and brother, Teddy L. Wright. Survivors...
George Patrick Ladd
Jun 17, 2013
George Ladd, age 78, of Ocean Springs died Monday, June 17, 2013. Mr. Ladd was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1976. He was born and raised in Boston, MA and was a loyal Red Sox fan. He was also a fan of the New Orleans Saints. He married Dora O’Sullivan on December 29, 1958. He entered the United States...
Roy E. Vaughan
Jun 16, 2013
Roy E. Vaughan of Biloxi was born in Webster County, MS on January 27, 1937 and passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at We Care Hospice in Moss Point. Roy was a 17 year resident of the MS Gulf Coast after a longtime residency in Grenada. He was an accountant for Rockwell International for 33 years and a MS...
Lillian Margaret Wright Anderson
Jun 16, 2013
Lillian Margaret Wright Anderson, 90, a lifelong resident of Gulfport, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. She graduated from Gulfport High School and attended Perkinston Junior College and the University of Southern Mississippi where she majored in elementary education. During World War II, she worked at Gulfport Field. A member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport, she taught six-year-old Sunday...
George Pope
Jun 16, 2013
George C. Pope, 78, of Gulfport died Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Mr. Pope was a veteran of the US Navy and Vietnam War and retired after 20 years of service. He was known for his humor with his family and friends. Mr. Pope was preceded in death by...
Marjorie Grace Tiblier
Jun 15, 2013
Marjorie Grace Tiblier, 84, of Latimer, formerly of D’Iberville, went to be with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 15, 2013 as she was surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on February 1, 1929. She was a faithful member of Big Ridge Baptist Church for 70 years and loved her church family. Marjorie worked...
Margaret Ann Ohm Roberts
Jun 15, 2013
Margaret Ann Ohm Roberts, 88 of passed away on Saturday, June 15, in Ocean Springs, MS, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born in Terre Haute, IN, on January 5, 1925. She obtained a degree in teaching from Indiana State University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Southern Mississippi. After settling with her family in...
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