Obituaries

Dan C. Reagan

Dan C. Reagan

Sep 16, 2012

Dan C. Reagan, 80, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, September 16, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Reagan was born in Columbia, MS. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of service and was a recipient of the Bronze Medal for his service in Vietnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Regan and Dixie Regan McMurry;...

Debra Denise Hughes Campbell

Debra Denise Hughes Campbell

Sep 15, 2012

Debra Denise Hughes Campbell, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Debra was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She enjoyed her career of 25 years in the medical field assisting patients with their medical billings. Debra is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Sue Hughes; nephew, Joshua Peterson. She is survived by her...

Sherman Valentino Canaan

Sherman Valentino Canaan

Sep 15, 2012

After a year long hard fought battle with mesothelioma, Sherman Valentino Canaan, died at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Sherman, born on October 25, 1938, was a native Biloxian who could trace his ancestors back to three generations on his father's side and to the Choctaw Indians on his mother's side. He was a graduate...

Lamar "Sonny" Jones

Lamar "Sonny" Jones

Sep 13, 2012

Mr. Lamar "Sonny" Jones Jr., age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Moss Point. Mr. Jones was born in Biloxi, MS and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He owned and operated Neal's Alignment and Auto Repair Shop in Biloxi. He also owned and operated Lamey's Speedway in the late 1960's...

Hester Bell Cunningham

Hester Bell Cunningham

Sep 13, 2012

Mrs. Hester Bell Cunningham, age 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, September 13, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Cunningham was born on September 13, 1944 in Wabbaseka, Arkansas. She was a native of Wabbaseka, resided in Ocean Springs and was a homemaker. One of her greatest accomplishments was the times she spent volunteering for the hospice organization. She was...

Rebecca L. Bosch

Rebecca L. Bosch

Sep 13, 2012

Rebecca Lea Headley Bosch, 64, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2012. Rebecca was born on December 8, 1947 in Sylacauga, AL and was raised in Lakeland, FL. She moved to Biloxi, MS in 1970. She worked in the family business, Quality Inn Emerald Beach Motel as the manager of the front office until Katrina sent her into early retirement....

Anthony Shane Nelson

Anthony Shane Nelson

Sep 13, 2012

Anthony Shane Nelson, 31, of D’Iberville, died Thursday, September 13, 2012. Anthony was born on October 18, 1980 in Gulfport to Kim Anthony Choat and Kimberly Ann Rogers. He was a painter by trade. He is preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Simmons. He is survived by his daughter, Teressa Nicole Nelson; son, Dyllan Lee Lambert; father, Kim Anthony...

William Shawn "Billy" Bridges

William Shawn "Billy" Bridges

Sep 12, 2012

Mr. William Shawn "Billy" Bridges, age 37, of Gulfport, MS, died on Wednesday, September 12, 2012, in Ocean Springs. William was a lifelong resident of the coast and served in the Marine Corp and U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Shirley Bridges. Survivors include his mother, Vicky Bridges Vanderford of D'Iberville, MS, brother, Anthony...

Esther Cowan

Esther Cowan

Sep 11, 2012

Esther Cowan, 84, of Perkinston, MS died on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Mrs. Cowan loved to travel. She also loved camping, fishing and the outdoors. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Cowan was a very generous person who was always willing to help others. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Cowan. Mrs. Cowan is survived...

Luella S. Barnett

Luella S. Barnett

Sep 11, 2012

Mrs. Luella S. Barnett, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in Biloxi. As we mourn, grieve and process the passing of our precious mom, Luella S. Barnett, we, her four sons, are reminded of the wonderful person she has been and the very full life that she has lived. She lived her life often for the benefit...

John "Jack" Schappert Joachim,

John "Jack" Schappert Joachim,

Sep 11, 2012

John (Jack) Schappert Joachim, Sr., was born on Christmas Day-December 25, 1916, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Uriah Sylvester Joachim and Stella Gillen Joachim. He passed away peacefully on his beloved wife’s birthday, September 11, 2012. Jack is the widower of Rose Lillian Navarro Joachim with whom he fathered twenty children. He is survived by a brother Harry Joseph...

William  Charles  DeVine

William Charles DeVine

Sep 10, 2012

William Charles DeVine, age 72 of Louisville, KY., passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. He was a helicopter pilot with the Army National Guard. As a Veteran of 30 years, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was employed with the FAA as an aviation safety inspector assigned to UPS where he flew various jet aircraft. Bill...

William Gordon  Sloan

William Gordon Sloan

Sep 10, 2012

William Gordon Sloan, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, September 10, 2012. William was a native of Valdosta, GA and the son of the late William T. and Mildred Hall Sloan. He served in the U.S. Military for over 20 years, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1968 as a Staff Sergeant Firefighter. He is preceded...

Jerry Hartfield

Jerry Hartfield

Sep 9, 2012

Jerry Hartfield Sr., 92, died September 9, 2012, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was born July 24, 1920 in Purvis, Mississippi to Alma and Joseph E. Hartfield. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife; Carnie V. Rouse Hartfield, his brothers; Bennie Hartfield, Kermit Hartfield, Joe Hartfield, and Zebedee Hartfield, his sisters; Bertha White, Rebecca Stanley, and Ellen...

Jerry  Wayne  Dove

Jerry Wayne Dove

Sep 9, 2012

Jerry Wayne Dove, 60, of Gulfport, died Sunday., Sept. 9, 2012. A private service will be held. The 15th. St. Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Ronald "Ronnie" David  Goff

Ronald "Ronnie" David Goff

Sep 9, 2012

Ronald “Ronnie” David Goff, 64, passed away Sunday, September 09, 2012 in the comfort of his home in Biloxi, MS after a courageous battle with ALS. He was a life-long resident of the Gulf Coast and a devoted and respected insurance agent for 32 years. Ronnie enjoyed a full life which included serving in the National Guard, playing in many...

Morton F. Longnecker

Morton F. Longnecker

Sep 8, 2012

Dr. Morton Franklin “Bud” Longnecker, Jr., died September 8, 2012 in Gulfport after a brief illness. Bud was born in Winchester, Indiana on December 12, 1936 to Morton F. Sr. and Sarah Davis Horton Longnecker. He attended De Pauw University in Greencastle, IN as a Rector Scholar where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. After graduation, he went...

Isabel  Richard  Tell

Isabel Richard Tell

Sep 8, 2012

Isabel Richard Tell, 94, passed away September 8, 2012 in Diamondhead, Miss. Mrs. Tell was born in Church Point, LA and had been a long time resident of New Orleans. She was one of nine children. Isabel was a vivacious, vibrant lady who loved her family and many friends. She was a spiritual woman who was a long time member...

Joseph  Rene  Parnes

Joseph Rene Parnes

Sep 8, 2012

Joseph R. Parnes, 52, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Mr. Parnes was preceded in death by his Father, Norman Parnes, Grandmother Dorothy Roberts and Father-In-Law, James L. Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Sue Parnes; mother, Joyce Garlotte; special mother-in-law, Pat Yoder; children, Nathan Smith (Rose), Amy Henrie, Samantha Henrie, Granddaughter, Hayley Smith, Brothers, Irwin...

Dallas Elizabeth Sprague

Dallas Elizabeth Sprague

Sep 7, 2012

Dallas Elizabeth Sprague, 82, of D’Iberville, died Friday, September 7, 2012. Mrs. Sprague was a longtime resident of D’Iberville since 1974 where she was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alden F. Sprague. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan A. Timmons and the late Thomas C.M. Timmons and Sharon A....