Obituaries

Paul Frank Fitch

Paul Frank Fitch

May 18, 2013

Paul Frank Fitch, age 69, of Saucier died Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He previously served in the Merchant Marines and Navy and was a Gulfport firefighter for twenty years. He was a lover of music and astronomy. Mr. Fitch was preceded in death by his parents, Ardith and Mary Ellen Fitch....

Rodney Dean McKitrick

Rodney Dean McKitrick

May 18, 2013

Mr. Rodney Dean McKitrick, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Virginia. He was born on February 9, 1922, in Columbus, Ohio. He was a beloved husband to his two wives, Micki McKitrick for 35 years and to his widow, Ana McKitrick for 33 years. He was a wonderful, loving father to his five...

Archie Lee Flowers

Archie Lee Flowers

May 17, 2013

Archie Lee Flowers, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Perkinston. Mr. Flowers was a Biloxi native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from Terra Industries, Inc. in Pascagoula. Mr. Flowers was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Flowers is preceded in death...

Ann  W. Vowell

Ann W. Vowell

May 17, 2013

Ann Vowell, age 75, left this life on Earth to live in the “Everlasting Arms of God”, May 17, 2013. She was a devout Christian, and dedicated her life to living, breathing and sharing the Word of God. She was the matriarch of her family, and a beautiful example of what a wife, mother, grandmother and friend should be. Ms...

Phillip "Lance"  Newman

Phillip "Lance" Newman

May 17, 2013

Phillip Lance Newman, 63, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Newman has had a long struggle with cancer for twelve years, never complaining about his struggles. He was a supervisor for Isle of Capri; and he also worked at Casino Magic and Copa Casino. Mr. Newman was a kind and gentle man that never...

Donald Eugene Hibbitts

Donald Eugene Hibbitts

May 17, 2013

Donald Eugene Hibbitts, age 76, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 17, 2013. Mr. Hibbitts was born in Detroit, Michigan and formerly of Horn Lake, MS. He was a retired US Navy Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Alton, MO and member of Shilow Church in Thayer, MS. Mr. Hibbitts is...

Dollen Dokey" Bang

Dollen Dokey" Bang

May 16, 2013

Mrs. Dollen "Dokey" Bang Waltman, age 92, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, May 16, 2013 in Vancleave. Mrs. Waltman was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was a housewife, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and watching Wheel of Fortune and General Hospital. Mrs. Waltman is preceded in death by her husband, William “Coot” Waltman; her parents,...

William "Fish" Bevan

William "Fish" Bevan

May 16, 2013

Mr. William "Fish" Bevan, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Ocean Springs, MS. Survivors include his former wife and best friend, Jo Bevan of Biloxi, MS. On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, there will be a 12:30 pm Graveside Service in Biloxi National Cemetery. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in...

Margaret (Peggy) Carroll Loker Cottrell

Margaret (Peggy) Carroll Loker Cottrell

May 14, 2013

Margaret (Peggy) Carroll Loker Cottrell died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at the age of 98. Born in New Orleans on November13,1914,and a resident for over 50 years of Gulfport, Mississippi and for the past 17 years of Houston, Texas. Predeceased by her husband,David Cottrell, Jr., a daughter Margaret Carroll, her parents Myra Walmsley Loker and David Cartan Loker,4 sisters...

Anderson Thomas  Galle

Anderson Thomas Galle

May 14, 2013

Anderson Thomas Galle, 8 months, of Ocean Springs died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Mobile, Alabama. He is survived by parents, Michael and Angie Galle and brother, Michael Galle Jr., all of Ocean Springs, MS; grandparents, Esther and Tommy Galle, Wanda and Kenny Schnarrs and Anderson Ryan (Nicole Little) ; great grandfather, Thomas Galle Sr.; He is also survived by...

Esther Sue  Hudson

Esther Sue Hudson

May 14, 2013

Esther Sue Hudson passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the age of 100. She was born in Princeton, Indiana on August 13, 1912. She came to Biloxi with her first husband, J.E. “Eddie” Johnston in the early forties. They owned and operated the Avelez Lounge located in the Avelez Hotel on Howard Avenue. It became the Earle Hotel....

Billy  "Sonny" Johnston

Billy "Sonny" Johnston

May 14, 2013

Billy “Sonny” Johnston Jr., 62, of Florence, passed away Tuesday May 14, 2013. A memorial service will be held Friday at 3pm at Oakland Methodist Church. Pastor Billy Cagle will be officiating. Sonny was retired from Ford Motor Company and a member of the Local Electrician’s Union out of Corinth, Ms. Survivors include his mother, Ayleen Johnston of Florence; daughter,...

Margaret Louise Burton

Margaret Louise Burton

May 14, 2013

Margaret Louise Burton, age 50, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Margaret was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School in 1980. She was employed at local casinos, was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed playing Bunco. Margaret is preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn...

Marty Freche

Marty Freche

May 14, 2013

Marty Freche, age 55, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Marty loved to fish and was an avid Saints fan. If it wasn’t a Saints game, he could care less. He was always there to help anyone in need of help. We were amazed at all he could do. He will be missed dearly and live in our...

Gloria "Nickie" Barnes

Gloria "Nickie" Barnes

May 14, 2013

Mrs. Gloria "Nickie" Barnes, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, after a long bout with lung cancer, on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Ocean Springs. She was a resident of the community for 35 years and was heavily involved with the Girl Scouts over the years. She was involved with St. Andrews Ladies Association as well as the...

Wayne A. Kiddy

Wayne A. Kiddy

May 14, 2013

Mr. Wayne A. Kiddy, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Kiddy was a longtime resident of the coast. He actively served and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was formerly employed with Keesler Air Force Base as an electronics instructor. Mr. Kiddy was a Bridge Life Master player and a...

Alex "Bob" Rochuba

Alex "Bob" Rochuba

May 14, 2013

Mr. Alex "Bob" Rochuba, age 75, of the Latimer Community, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Latimer. Mr. Rochuba was born on September 20, 1938. He served in and retired from the U.S. Marine Corp and was a Korean War veteran. He was a life member of the V.F.W Post #2434 Biloxi, D.A.V, Chapter #5, Gulfport and the American Legion...

Elaine Margaret Martinolich

Elaine Margaret Martinolich

May 12, 2013

Elaine Margaret Martinolich went home to our Savior Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was 89, the daughter of Anthony and Klara Martinolich. Elaine retired in 1973 from Hq. Air Training Command, Civilian Personnel Directorate, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas where she served as a Personnel Officer. She formerly worked in Civilian Personnel at Keesler Air Force Base and at Hq,...

Louise Marie Windom

Louise Marie Windom

May 12, 2013

Louise Marie Hanson, 84, of North Biloxi died Sunday, May 12, 2013 in North Biloxi. Mrs. Hanson was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She and her husband were the owners of the Quick Stop in Biloxi, where they worked side by side until their retirement. Mrs. Hanson’s biggest pleasure in life was cooking holiday meals for her entire family and...

Jean Fayard Manuel

Jean Fayard Manuel

May 10, 2013

Jean Fayard Manuel of Biloxi was born April 12, 1935, in Waveland, MS and joined her heavenly family Friday, May 10, 2013. In earlier years Jean was instrumental in assisting her husband to organize the Biloxi firefighters Union and served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Biloxi Fire Department. She also took great pride in serving on the...