Obituaries

William "Billy"  Oakley McClellan, Jr.

William "Billy" Oakley McClellan, Jr.

Apr 7, 2013

Maj. William O. “Billy” McClellan, Jr., 81, of Biloxi died Sunday, April 7, 2013 in Biloxi. Billy was married to his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years, Doris Catherine Tiblier McClellan. He was a retired officer in the U.S.M.C. He served his country for 26 years with pride. Billy was a Disbursing Officer for 25 years of his...

Brian Keith Atkinson

Brian Keith Atkinson

Apr 6, 2013

Brian Keith Atkinson, age 32, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born November 12, 1980 in Gulfport, MS. Brian was a devoted hus¬band, loving father, brother, son, uncle and friend. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Julius “Pete” and Ruby Atkinson of Leachville, AR, maternal grandparents, Leo and Marguerite Renaud of Biloxi. Survivors include his...

Mary Catherine Campbell

Mary Catherine Campbell

Apr 6, 2013

Mrs. Mary Catherine Campbell, 78, of Tamarac, FL, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Tamarac. Mrs. Campbell was born in Fairmont, WV and was a former resident of the MS Gulf Coast before moving to Florida. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her husband, John L. Campbell, M.D.,...

Wayland  Warren  Moates

Wayland Warren Moates

Apr 5, 2013

Wayland Warren Moates, age 26, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013 at his home in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born on June 24, 1986 in Gulfport, Mississippi as the third child and only son to Barbara Dominguez Moates and the late Larry Dale Moates. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Dale Moates and his maternal grandparents,...

Louise Hornsby

Louise Hornsby

Apr 5, 2013

Louise Hornsby, 87, of Ocean Springs, died Friday, April 5, 2013. Mrs. Hornsby was former co-owner of Hornsby’s Jewelry in Biloxi with her late husband for many years. She also enjoyed fishing and wood working alongside Mr. Hornsby. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving of 67 years, Roger Reece Hornsby....

Sandra Roberts

Sandra Roberts

Apr 5, 2013

Sandra Roberts, age 70, of Pass Christian died Friday, April 5, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born December 29, 1942 in Alexandria, LA. Sandra was employed with the Long Beach School District as well as being a wildlife rehabilitator with WRANPS Wildlife Center. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Roberts, II; parents, Clyde and Phyllis Brady;sister,...

Shirley DeMattie Pate

Shirley DeMattie Pate

Apr 4, 2013

Shirley Rosemary DeMattie Pate, age 93, died peacefully at home in the comfort of her family on Thursday, April 4, 2013. She was born March 6, 1920 in Mobile, AL. She graduated in 1937 from Murphy High School in Mobile. She was an active member of St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church and the ECW-Episcopal Church Women. Mrs. Pate...

Joseph "Slew" Fallo

Joseph "Slew" Fallo

Apr 4, 2013

Mr. Joseph "Slew" Fallo, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, April 4, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Fallo was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He attended Springhill College in Mobile. Along with his brother, Jack, they owned and operated Fallos Cleaners in Ocean Springs for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Elizabeth...

HenryEtta Yexley

HenryEtta Yexley

Apr 3, 2013

HenryEtta Aldridge Yexley passed away April 3, 2013 at the Mather Pavillion in Evanston, Illinois. A lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, she had lived in Chicago since her home was damaged in Hurricane Katrina. She was born to Julia Kittrell Turner and Henry Turner of Hattiesburg on February 23, 1920. She is predeceased by her son, Kenneth Aldridge; husbands,...

Russell Bernard "R.B."  DeLano, Jr.

Russell Bernard "R.B." DeLano, Jr.

Apr 3, 2013

Russell B. “R.B.” DeLano, Jr., 56, went home to the loving arms of his Savior on April 3, 2013. He was born in Valparaiso, FL and spent most of his life in Biloxi, MS. R.B. was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. His beloved dog Jericho is still looking for him to come home. R.B. loved his job at...

Ann Carol Bergeron

Ann Carol Bergeron

Apr 3, 2013

Ann Chappell Williams Bergeron, 86, of Biloxi, died April 3, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Bergeron was born April 3, 1937 in Oxford, N.C. to Oscar and Francis Chappell. She worked for the F.B.I. in Washington, DC, Clement’s Wire Factory, The Fisherman’s Wharf, Lady Luck Casino and The Palace Casino. Mrs. Bergeron was of the Baptist faith and attended East Howard...

Joyce Mae McCabe Rider Stuart

Joyce Mae McCabe Rider Stuart

Apr 3, 2013

Mrs. Joyce Stuart, age 84, a resident of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully in her home on April 3, 2013. Mrs. Stuart was married to Ben Allen Stuart for 39 years. She has been a resident of Biloxi most of her life and was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral Parish. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and graduated in 1946....

Archie Lewis Dickson

Archie Lewis Dickson

Apr 3, 2013

ARCHIE LEWIS DICKSON, JR. Archie Lewis Dickson, Jr. passed away April 3, 2013 at the Butterfly Wing of Hospice of Baton Rouge. A lifelong resident of Mississippi, he was living at Amber Terrace Assisted Living in Baton Rouge after the loss of his wife’s family home in Gulfport, MS to Hurricane Katrina. He was born in Jackson, MS on July...

Marguerite Fountain Mihojevich

Marguerite Fountain Mihojevich

Apr 2, 2013

Marguerite Fountain Mihojevich, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Biloxi. Mrs. Mihojevich was a native and lifelong resident of D’Iberville and Biloxi. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church for 70 years and a member of the choir for 50 years. Mrs. Mihojevich was a Charter Member of the Slavic Ladies Auxillary and...

Josephine "Maw Jo" Ida Arabie

Josephine "Maw Jo" Ida Arabie

Apr 2, 2013

Josephine L. Arabie, "Maw Jo", age 81, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2013 after touching everyone's life with much love, kindness and respect. A native of Lafourche Parish, she currently resided in Biloxi, Mississippi. After retiring from being a bus driver to special needs children in St. Charles Parish for 20 years, she was able to dedicate her life...

Michael Charles Frontz

Michael Charles Frontz

Apr 1, 2013

Michael Charles Frontz, 53, unexpectedly passed away Monday afternoon surrounded by his family. Mike retired from the Coast Guard in 1997 and embarked on both a civilian career and volunteer service. Mike is survived by his wife Theresa; four children, Michael (Nikki), Amanda (Brennan), Nicholas, and Mary; his two granddaughters Isabel and Sophia; parents Ira and Mary Jane; and brother,...

Hoa Ay Thai

Hoa Ay Thai

Apr 1, 2013

Mrs. Hoa Ay Thai, age 46, of Mobile, AL, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2013. She was born to Lim Thai and the late Ngo Gech Hia, on August 2, 1966, in Vietnam. Hoa was married to Thuan Pham on December 31, 1991, and they lived together in Dallas, Texas, before relocating to Mobile in 1999. Hoa is survived...

Roger Allen Beaugez

Roger Allen Beaugez

Apr 1, 2013

Roger Allen Beaugez, age 66, of Vancleave, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013. Roger was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Leaving behind to cherish his memories are his loving wife, Jean Beaugez; daughter, Tina Steppe (Woody, Jr.); sons, Tommy Beaugez (Meleah) and Paul Beaugez (Denise); 14 brothers and sisters; 14 grandchildren; and...

Warren L Mason

Warren L Mason

Mar 31, 2013

Warren L. Mason, Jr., 56, of Biloxi, MS (formerly of Cinnaminson, NJ), died Sunday, March 31, 2013 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 20, 1956, in Camden, NJ, to the late Ida Mae Mitton and Warren L. Mason, Sr. He was a devoted husband and is survived by his beloved wife of thirty three years,...

Lurline Elizabeth   Gilbert Jenkins

Lurline Elizabeth Gilbert Jenkins

Mar 31, 2013

Lurline Elizabeth Gilbert Jenkins, 77, of Vancleave, MS, entered into the gates of Heaven on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 in Sugar Land, TX. Mrs. Lurline was born in Biloxi, MS to Julius Paul Gilbert, Sr. and Alma Lamey Gilbert on October 10, 1935. She attended Biloxi High School and traveled throughout the States as a military spouse. She worked...