Obituaries
Audrey James Crawley
Dec 20, 2012
Audrey James Crawley, age 72, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away on December 20, 2012 at Biloxi Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Ms. Crawley was well known within the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community, and was owner of Her Majesty’s Coiffures Beauty Shop in downtown Biloxi for 46 years. She took great pride in her business and worked tirelessly...
Betty Suarez Alexander
Dec 20, 2012
Betty Suarez Alexander, age 76, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, died on December 20, 2012 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Vernon M. Alexander, her parents, Louis and Mattie Mae Suarez, and her sister, Barbara Suarez Reed. She is survived by her three children, Louis Alexander of Houston,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Fleming
Dec 20, 2012
On December 20, 2012, the heavens rejoiced in welcoming Dorothy Fleming to God’s eternal celebration. She brought her beautiful alto voice to the heavenly choir, her tremendous skill in teaching small children to the heavenly nursery, and her wonderful talents in art and crafts to creating murals and providing worshipful presentations to God’s heavenly temple. “Dottie” was born on December...
A.J. "Butch" Shoemaker
Dec 20, 2012
Mr. A.J. “Butch” Shoemaker, age 70, of D’Iberville, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. Mr. Shoemaker was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He retired as a self-employed contractor and delivered newspapers for the Biloxi-D’Iberville Press. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mr. Shoemaker enjoyed playing the guitar and was a member of several...
Patricia "Pat" Ruemke
Dec 19, 2012
On December 19, 2012, Patricia Marie Ruemke left us to be with the Lord. Pat was born on October 17, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA to the late George and Irene Harris. She was also preceded into heaven by her daughter, Gail DeVesa Heckmann. She is survived by Al Ruemke, her husband of 58 years, and her children, Linda Michaut,...
Hoan Joe Nguyen
Dec 19, 2012
Hoan Joe Nguyen, 52, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, December 19, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Hoan was born in Dalat, Vietnam. He was employed as an auto mechanic. Survivors include his sons, Jeff Nguyen of Mobile, AL and Kevin Nguyen and Thomas Nguyen, both of Ocean Springs, MS; his sister, Perpetua Cuu Nguyen of Lincoln, NE; his brother, Joseph Phong...
Carol Jean Cheek
Dec 19, 2012
Ms. Carol Jean Cheek, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, December 19, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Cheek was born in Tampa, FL and was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1981. She was the former owner of the Jackson County News and Views, serving as editor and a reporter and was the former owner of Poppys Diner...
Gerald "Jerry" Caddell
Dec 18, 2012
Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Caddell, age 74, of North Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012, in North Biloxi. Survivors include his soulmate of 25 years, Barbara McDaniel, daughter, Denise Wells, three sons, Darren McDaniel, Greg Caddell and Tony Caddell, his grandchildren and many other loving family members. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 20, 2012, from 10 am until 11...
Dennis Anthony Meyers
Dec 17, 2012
Dennis Anthony Meyers, Jr. age 76, of Gulfport, died Monday, December 17, 2012 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gulfport and was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Biloxi, class of 1955. Mr. Meyers was a retired pipefitter and...
Barbara Ann Tanner Comeaux
Dec 17, 2012
Barbara Ann Tanner Comeaux of Biloxi died Monday, Dec. 17, 2012 in Biloxi. She was 76. Barbara was born in Vancleave, but was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was an honest and hard-working mother who was dedicated to her family. Her late husband, "Whitey," was blind for much of his life, which meant Barbara was the primary provider for...
Rosemary G. Thurman
Dec 17, 2012
Mrs. Rosemary G. Thurman, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Thurman was born in Abingdon, IL and lived most of her life in Galesburg, IL before moving to Ocean Springs in 1993. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Chuck" Thurman and a son, Robert Michael Swank....
Bill Frank Thornton
Dec 17, 2012
Bill Frank Thornton Sr., 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012. He was born October 25, 1931 in Crystal Springs, MS and was a longtime resident of the Coast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche Johnson Thornton and Ernest Homer Thornton; brothers Arthur Thornton, Homer Thornton, Terrell Thornton ; his sisters Ruby Thornton, Mary...
Wallace Henry Andrews,
Dec 17, 2012
Wallace Henry Andrews, Sr., 88, of Gautier, MS, died on Monday, December 17, 2012. Mr. Andrews was a native of Biloxi and a resident of Gautier for the past 66 years. An active partner with his wife, they established, owned and operated Mary Walker Marina in Gautier for over 50 years. He was a loving husband, father, businessman and a...
Gertrude Alma Galy Ellzey
Dec 17, 2012
Mrs. Gertrude Alma Galy Ellzey, age 95, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully Monday, December 17, 2012 in her sleep. Mrs. Ellzey was a beloved school teacher for many years in Biloxi and D’Iberville. She began her teaching career at Sacred Heart Academy as a substitute teacher. After her time at Sacred Heart Academy, she began teaching at St. Michael Elementary...
Timmie Dan McEachern
Dec 15, 2012
Timmie Dan McEachern, II, 34, of Biloxi died Saturday, December 15, 2012 in Biloxi. He was born in Bossier City, LA and was a resident of the Coast since 2001. He is preceded in death by his father-in-law, Richard Dubuisson and step-mother, Sam McEachern. He is survived by his partner, Shaun Dubuisson of Biloxi; mother and step-father, Gloria and Daniel...
Maurine Mildred Conrad McNease
Dec 15, 2012
Maurine Mildred Conrad McNease went to meet St. Peter at Heaven’s Gate on December 15, 2012. The loss of a loved one is hard on those left behind, please keep the following surviving family members in prayer: Her children, and their spouses, Scheryl Lee Kelly, Patricia Conrad, Mikel & Debbie Conrad and Noreen & Michael Galle; Her grandchildren, Christian Lee,...
Brandon Alan Boory
Dec 15, 2012
Brandon Boory, 20, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, December 15, 2012. Brandon was a 2010 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He loved Cross Country and being outdoors. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and grandson. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, George E. Parker and his grandmother, Audrey Boory. Brandon is survived by his...
Anna Lee Wilkerson-Wilkinson
Dec 14, 2012
Anna Lee Wilkerson-Wilkinson passed to eternal life on December 14, 2012 in Biloxi. Anna Lee was retired from the City of Biloxi and a member of Nativity, BVM Cathedral. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Cyril (Bob) Wilkinson; her parents, Velma Anglada Wilkerson and Parker Duncan Wilkerson; and her sister, Jerry Kay Wilkerson-Baronich. She is survived by her...
Paul Vincent McCowin, Sr.
Dec 13, 2012
Paul V. McCowin, Sr., 82 of Biloxi passed away Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born in Butler, PA to Ferdinand Leslie McCowin and Nora Moniot McCowin. He resided there until graduation from Butler High School. He then chose to enter the U.S. Air Force for four years, being stationed in Texas, Wyoming and Arlington. VA....
Warren Scott Tipton
Dec 13, 2012
Warren Scott Tipton, 20, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Warren was affectionately known as “Panda”. He was employed with Bailey’s Lumber. Warren was a loving person who always had a smile on his face that will be sadly missed. He is survived by his parents, Frank S. Tipton III and Diane Tipton of Lucedale, Sheri...
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