Obituaries
Delores Marie Fayard
Nov 20, 2012
Delores Marie Fayard was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on September 2, 1955. She was married to Keith Charles Fayard for thirty-six years. She is survived by three daughters, Nicole, Amanda, and Tiffany Anne; and three grandchildren, Morgan, Hayden, and Colbie. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rosemary Arceneaux, her father and mother-in-law, Elvis and Marie Fayard, James Matthew...
Anne L. Bournonville
Nov 19, 2012
Anne L. Bournonville, 86, of Gulfport died Monday, November 19, 2012. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FH, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge.
Wilmer "Dave" Roscoe Davis
Nov 19, 2012
Wilmer R. “Dave” Davis, 75, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 in Biloxi. Dave, as so many knew him, was a native of McDowell, Virginia and a retired USAF Veteran. He devoted his life to serving the country that he loved. Dave was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie...
Helen Madeleine Snyder Duchess
Nov 19, 2012
Helen Duchess, 91, of Ocean Springs, died peacefully on Monday, November 19, 2012, at the Ocean Springs Nursing Center where she had been a resident for the last 6 years and was well known for her active participation in the recreational programs. Helen always enjoyed and was sometimes critical of life. In her early years she particularly enjoyed playing baseball,...
Marlita Scottie Maddox
Nov 18, 2012
Marlita “Scottie” Maddox, age 79 of Biloxi, passed away peacefully in her home on November 18, 2012 while in the loving arms of her family. Scottie was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 10, 1933, to James R. Scott and Margaret Henderson. Scottie became accustomed early in life to moving around the country. In her childhood years, she...
Mary Lacour Pela
Nov 18, 2012
Mary Lacour Pela, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2012, surrounded by her family. Mary was born in Victoria, Texas on May 15, 1924, to Mary Agnes Keefe Lacour and Henry Marcellain Lacour. She grew up in Houston, Texas and attended Rice University. Mary married her childhood sweetheart, Albert Sylvan Pela, Sr., during World War II....
Rebecca A. "Becky" Eure
Nov 18, 2012
Mrs. Rebecca A. "Becky" Eure, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2012. Survivors include her husband, Burl L. "Buck" Eure of Ocean Springs. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 25, 2012, from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm, at Center Pointe Church, Hwy 57 South, Ocean Springs, MS. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe...
Bob Eugene Baublits
Nov 17, 2012
Bob Eugene Baublits passed away peacefully at his home on November 17, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. Bob and his twin sister, Betty, were born in Wichita, Kansas on December 21, 1922. Their parents, Scott and Mary Baublits, raised Betty and Bob in Ada, Oklahoma, where Scott opened the first local JC Penney store. Bob attended the University of Oklahoma...
John Henry Wright
Nov 16, 2012
John Henry Wright, Jr. age 87, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2012. Born August 9, 1925 to John H. Wright, Sr. and Mamie Polk Wright in Hattiesburg, MS, John’s parents moved to Lucedale when John was 12 years old. He was the last of their ten children. John is a member of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church. He is...
Gregory King
Nov 15, 2012
Gregory King, owner of Gregg’s Coins in Biloxi, Mississippi,died on November 15th, 2012. He was 66.Gregg was born on September 8th, 1946 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He joined the Army in 1968 where he proudly served his country as a Drill Sergeant. After his service he helped his father run Wiggins Feed Mill. He then opened Gregg’s Coins where he was...
Charlotte L. Stiles
Nov 13, 2012
Charlotte Louella Stiles died on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS with her family by her side. She was born in Escatawpa, MS on April 6, 1926 to Norman and Mary Allen. One of eleven children, Charlotte always loved being surrounded by family and caring for others. She had three children of her own and took on the...
Sally Ann Rhodes
Nov 13, 2012
Sally Ann Rhodes, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Sally was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Sally was employed as a waitress for over 40 years, working for restaurants such as Baricev’s Restaurant and the Palace Casino. Sally is preceded in death by...
Thomas Albert Graves
Nov 13, 2012
Thomas Albert Graves, Jr., 50, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mr. Graves was born on September 21, 1962 in Maryland and moved to the Gulf Coast in 2004. He was employed with Treasurer Bay Casino. Mr. Graves is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Graves, Sr.; grandmother, Louise Graves. He is survived by...
Philip B. Messer
Nov 13, 2012
Philip B. Messer, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Mr. Messer was born in Pittsfield, MA and worked in the Pittsfield School System as a school psychologist. After his retirement he moved to Ocean Springs, MS. He was married to Carolyn E. Messer who preceded him in death. He is survived...
Doris Janette Davis
Nov 12, 2012
Doris Janette (Adair) Davis, 81, of Biloxi, MS died Monday, November 12, 2012 in Biloxi. Doris was born on December 8, 1930 in Sylacauga, AL. She was a graduate of Sylacauga High School and Birmingham Business/Secretarial College and she was retired from the Civil Service, 403rd ANG, Keesler AFB. She was a loving wife and mother. Doris loved gardening and...
Zell Pitalo
Nov 11, 2012
Zell Pitalo, 81, of Gulfport died on Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Pass Christian. Mrs. Pitalo was born in Neshoba, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for about 60 years. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. Mrs. Pitalo was also a member of the Knight of Columbus Auxiliary. She...
Donald Otis Simmons
Nov 11, 2012
Donald Otis Simmons, Sr., age 85, of Gulfport, died Sunday, November 11, 2012 in Gulfport. He was drafted into the U.S. Army while still in high school and reported to boot camp the day he graduated. He served overseas in Italy as World War II was winding down. After his military service, he attended college at Perkinston Junior College and...
Ethel Campbell Smith
Nov 11, 2012
Ethel Campbell Smith, 57, of Biloxi, died Sunday, November 11, 2012. Ethel was born in Texarkana, Texas and was a resident of Biloxi since 1986. She was in the Women’s Army Corps and retired from the Biloxi Veteran’s Administration after 26 years. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and never met a stranger. Ethel is preceded in death by her...
Elizabeth Jean Underhill
Nov 10, 2012
Elizabeth Jean Underhill, 50, of Perkinston, MS died on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Mrs. Underhill is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Underhill; parents, Robert R., Sr. and Antoinette Shaw and two brothers, Charles and Steven Shaw. She is survived by her son, Adam (Karen) Unroe of California; sister, Ellen (George) Hubbard of Saucier; brother, Robert R. (Rebecca) Shaw,...
George Joseph Morange,
Nov 10, 2012
Mr. George J. Morange, Sr., 72, of Biloxi, passed away on November 10, 2012 in Biloxi. George retired after 40 years of serving as a chief engineer for Offshore Logistics, Tidewater Marine and Fishing Company of Alaska. He loved spending time with family, being on the water and watching football, especially the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers. He...
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