Obituaries
James Wyatt Reece
Oct 3, 2012
James Wyatt Reece, age 83, of D’Iberville, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. James was born in D’Iberville and remained there as a lifelong resident. He worked for Biloxi Transfer for over 30 years. He loved to play golf and vacationing in the Smokey Mountains. After retirement, he devoted his life to his family. James is preceded in death...
Laura Ann Marchese
Oct 3, 2012
Laura Marchese, age 50, of Biloxi, died peacefully at Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Laura was born in Chicago and moved to Biloxi in 1981. She was employed with the President Casino when it opened and worked as a black jack dealer for many years. The love of Laurie’s life was her daughter, Claire. Laurie was an artist...
Ida Mae Toles
Oct 2, 2012
Ms. Ida Mae Toles was born in Gulfport, MS to Mr. Willie Cunningham and Ms. Betty Toles-Parker on October 24, 1976. She departed this life on October 2, 2012. She resided at South Mississippi Regional Center and received her education at Harrison County Child Development Center in Gulfport. She was a loving and very spirit filled person. She was known...
Paul H. Boudreaux,
Oct 1, 2012
Paul H. Boudreaux, Sr., 86, of Biloxi, died Monday, October 1, 2012. Paul was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy in 1943 and earned a degree in accounting in 1950 from Springhill College in Mobile. Paul was also the former owner of Biloxi Hardware....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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,
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
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...
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