Obituaries

Jeanne Carol Knost McClendon

Jeanne Carol Knost McClendon

Sep 30, 2012

Jeanne Carol Knost McClendon was born in Tucson, Arizona on July 13, 1928 and died at home in Pass Christian, Mississippi on September 30, 2012. She lived and traveled all over the world but her heart and home were in The Pass. Her parents, John Henry and Imogene Knost, returned to live at the family home in Pass Christian when...

Patricia  Dell Kuluz Caillavet

Patricia Dell Kuluz Caillavet

Sep 30, 2012

Patricia Dell Kuluz Caillavet of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Nick and Adele Kuluz. She is survived by her loving husband of forty-six years, Wilfred “Kutta” Caillavet; her daughter, Judene Cook and her husband Joe; her son Cooper Caillavet; her daughter,...

Emmer Gene Lane

Emmer Gene Lane

Sep 30, 2012

Mrs. Emmer Gene Lane, 91, of Vanlceave, MS passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Mrs. Lane was born in Lucedale, MS and had been a resident of Vancleave for over 60 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Lane is preceded in death by her husband, Dwyer Lane; twin sister, Erma Gene Ware. She is survived...

Jimmie Evetta Schifano

Jimmie Evetta Schifano

Sep 30, 2012

Mrs. Jimmie McCarty Schifano, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, died on Sunday, September 30, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Schifano was born in Bay Springs, MS to Walter and Maybelle McCarty. She was the Valdictorian of her high school class at Bay Springs High School, a longtime resident of the coast for about 58 years, and retired from Bell...

Sherry Lynn Robinson VanSkiver

Sherry Lynn Robinson VanSkiver

Sep 29, 2012

Sherry Robinson Vanskiver, 52, passed away September 29, 2012 at UMC after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Sherry was born October 11, 1959 to Vernon and Bobbie Robinson of Forest, MS. She graduated from Scott Central High School. She married Kent Vanskiver on December 31, 1987. Together they raised two daughters, Kimberly and Kathryn and one son, Ryan. Her...

Forest James Shores

Forest James Shores

Sep 28, 2012

SSG Forest James Shores, 36, of Gulfport, died Friday, September 28 in Mobile. Forest was born on May 9, 1976 in Lufkin, Texas to James and Elaine Shores. He was dedicated to his country serving as a Sargent in the United States Army Reserves. He was also a Patriot Guard Rider and dedicated family man. His hobbies included diving and...

Melvin "Mac" McVey

Melvin "Mac" McVey

Sep 27, 2012

Melvin “Mac” McVey, 70, of Ocean Springs, MS, died on Thursday, September 27, 2012. Mr. McVey served in the US Air Force and was a member of the Elks Lodge #2501 and Mosaic Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert Herman and Ellen Mize McVey. Mr. McVey is survived by his wife, Sandy Gum of Ocean Springs;...

Edith Frances May

Edith Frances May

Sep 27, 2012

Edith Frances May, 85, of Biloxi died Thursday, September 27, 2012 in D’Iberville. She was born in Kosciusko, MS and had been a resident of the Coast since 1987. She was a member of Biloxi River Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, A.F. May. Mrs. May is survived by her 2 daughters, Lynda (James) Griffin of...

Maureen  Hazel   Stevens

Maureen Hazel Stevens

Sep 26, 2012

Maureen Hazel Stevens was guided by the arms of her son, James Stevens to Heaven on September 26, 2012. She will always be a beacon shining down on her loved ones and will never be lost as her place is in our hearts forever. May you fly on the wings of the morning dove. Maureen is preceded in death by...

William A. "Bill" Boutwell

William A. "Bill" Boutwell

Sep 26, 2012

Colonel William A. “Bill” Boutwell, USAF Retired, took his final flight and was called to the Lord on Thursday September 26, 2012 at the age of 87. Col. Boutwell was born on October 20, 1924 in Sontag, Mississippi to W.S. and Rosa Schaeffer Boutwell. He graduated from Monticello High School in 1942. Col. Boutwell joined the aviation cadet program in...

Roger Hornsby

Roger Hornsby

Sep 26, 2012

Roger Hornsby, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Mr. Hornsby was a watchmaker, owned Roger Hornsby’s Jewelry Store in Biloxi. He was a Shriner and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Biloxi. Mr. Hornsby enjoyed NASCAR Racing, woodworking and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Reese and Sadie Virginia Hamaker...

Peter "Doc" Pavlov, Jr.

Peter "Doc" Pavlov, Jr.

Sep 26, 2012

On September 26, 2012, Peter Pavlov, Jr., passed peacefully from this life at his home in Ocean Springs after a brief illness. Doc, as he was known to his friends, was born on February 24, 1919 to Peter and Anna Pavlov, immigrants from Brac, Croatia. He is the last of their six children, preceded in death by his brothers, George...

Harry Hall

Harry Hall

Sep 26, 2012

Harry Hall, Jr., 78, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Mr. Hall was born in Pearlington, MS and had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 2001. He was a US Navy veteran and was retired from Conrock Trucking Co. Mr. Hall was a member of the Teamsters Union. He attended St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Mr....

Russell Jones Braun

Russell Jones Braun

Sep 26, 2012

Russell Jones Braun, age 98, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, September 26, 2012. Russell was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral. He was a lifelong member of the Benevolent Protective of Elks Lodge#606, where he was a former Exalted Ruler and was the oldest member of the Elk’s Lodge. Russell was...

John Louis Welter,

John Louis Welter,

Sep 25, 2012

John L. Welter, Jr., age 80, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 in Biloxi. John was born in Chicago, IL and was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, usher and a member of the Holy Name Society. John retired...

Ruth Ann Simmons

Ruth Ann Simmons

Sep 25, 2012

Ruth Ann Simmons passed away to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at the age of 79. Ruth Ann (Greene) was a native of Jena, LA and was a resident of Ocean Springs, MS since 1968. She retired as a merchandiser for Hallmark Cards. Ruth was a very active member of the Saint Paul United Methodist Church for...

William "Bill" Oliver Barger

William "Bill" Oliver Barger

Sep 25, 2012

Mr. William "Bill" Oliver Barger, CW2 Army (Ret.) of Ocean Springs, MS, passed on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at the age of 80. Mr. Barger served his country in the U.S. Army for 20 years and was a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, where he received a Bronze Star. Survivors include his beloved wife, Phong "Dang"...

Belinda  Lea Webb

Belinda Lea Webb

Sep 24, 2012

Belinda Lea Webb, 47, of Gulfport, MS died Monday, September 24, 2012 in Gulfport. Belinda was a native of Biloxi and she was of the Catholic faith. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School Class of 1983. Belinda attended Jeff Davis and Jackson County Community Colleges. She has worked for several coast casinos having worked for Boomtown most...

Mae Noble Ulmer

Mae Noble Ulmer

Sep 24, 2012

Mae Noble Ulmer, 91, of Vancleave, MS died on Monday, September 24, 2012. Mrs. Ulmer was a lifelong resident of the Fort Bayou Community. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Ulmer was a devoted member of Fort Bayou Baptist Church. "Aunt Mae" as she was affectionately known always had a fresh pot of coffee and cake for friends and her family...

Joseph Homer Wall

Joseph Homer Wall

Sep 24, 2012

Lt. Col. (retired) Joseph Homer Wall, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS was taken into his heavenly Father’s arms with his loving wife, Vivian, by his side at 12:20 a.m. on Monday, September 24, 2012. Joe was born August 2, 1941 in Biloxi, MS to the late Selby Spivey and Lou Edith Wall. He served in the US Army from 1961...