Obituaries

Rosemary G. Thurman

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

Billie  J. Anderson

Billie J. Anderson

Dec 13, 2012

Billie J. “Mamou” Anderson, age 78, died Thursday, December 13, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Mrs. Anderson received her degree of nursing from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in 1980 and worked for Memorial Hospital Gulfport. She loved gardening and cooking for her family. Known as “Mamou”, Mrs. Anderson was a loving wife, mother...

Henry N. "Blinker" Fowler

Henry N. "Blinker" Fowler

Dec 12, 2012

Henry N. “Blinker” Fowler, 89, of D’Iberville, MS died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in D’Iberville. Henry was a longtime resident of Biloxi and he was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as Radar Man on the USS Ammen from 1942–1946.He also worked in Civil Service at KAFB for 36 years. Henry loved his family, going to...

James  Ted  Pugh

James Ted Pugh

Dec 12, 2012

James Ted Pugh, 77, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born in Pike County, Alabama on January 29, 1935, to Addie Bell McClendon Pugh and James McLaughlin Pugh. On January 16, 1953, he married Barbara Ann Lee in Purcell, Oklahoma. Ted attended school in Phenix City, Alabama. In 1952...

Tom Dilworth IV

Tom Dilworth IV

Dec 11, 2012

Tom Dilworth IV of Long Beach passed away Tuesday December 11, 2012 in Richmond, VA. Mr. Dilworth was born July 17, 1928 in Dallas, TX, to the late Thomas Wheelock Dilworth and Evelyn Jay Dilworth. Mr. Dilworth graduated high school in Houston, TX in 1947. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and trained as a fighter jet pilot....

Kenneth Paul Mannan

Kenneth Paul Mannan

Dec 10, 2012

Infant Kenneth Paul Mannan, age 4 months, died Monday, December 10, 2012 in Ocean Springs. He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Edgar P. Kuckert, Kenneth Obenhaus and David Mannan. Survivors include his parents, Joseph D. and Nicole Kuckert Mannan; his sister, Mariah Mannan; his brother, Joseph D. Mannan, Jr.; his grandparents, Denise Kuckert and Janice Obenhaus; great-grandmother, Thelma...

Donald Dean Sumrall

Donald Dean Sumrall

Dec 10, 2012

Mr. Donald Dean Sumrall, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully at home following a long illness, on Monday, December 10, 2012. Dean worked his entire life as a heavy equipment operator. He had many friends and was always there when you needed him. His family and friends will miss him dearly. Dean was a member of Lemoyne...

Shawn  Matthew  Keller

Shawn Matthew Keller

Dec 10, 2012

Shawn Matthew Keller, 24, of D’Iberville, died Monday, December 10, 2012. Shawn was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed being on the water. He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger. He will always be remembered as a loving son, father, brother and grandson. Shawn is...

Marjorie May Deal

Marjorie May Deal

Dec 10, 2012

Mrs. Marjorie May Deal, age 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, December 10, 2012, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Marje, as she preferred to be known, retired in May, 2004, from the Gulf Coast Veteran's Health Care System in Biloxi where she worked in the Human Resources Department. Marje had previously worked at the Northern Indiana V A Health Care...

Gary Anthony Saujon,

Gary Anthony Saujon,

Dec 9, 2012

Gary Anthony Saujon, Sr., 61, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, December 9, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Saujon was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Mr. Saujon is preceded in death by his parents, Orest A. and Imogene Foster Saujon. Survivors include his daughter, Shelley Wong; his sons, Gary A. Saujon, Jr. and Derek Saujon; his grandson, Phoenix; and his brothers, Orest...

Charles R. Graham,

Charles R. Graham,

Dec 9, 2012

Charles R. Graham, Sr., 81, of North Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, December 9, 2012 with his family at his side. Mr. Graham was a longtime resident of Biloxi and his favorite hobby was his C.B. radio. His C.B. handle was “Jolly Cholly”. Mr. Graham loved spending time with his family. Mr. Graham is preceded in death by his wife,...