Obituaries

Shelley Pylate Carter

Shelley Pylate Carter

Aug 9, 2012

Shelley Pylate Carter, age 43, of Biloxi, MS, went to heaven on August 9, 2012 at her home surrounded by her love ones following a seven year battle with breast cancer. Shelley was born on March 2, 1969 in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from St. Martin High School in 1987, where she was a cheerleader and played softball. She was...

George Randall "Randy" Bradley

George Randall "Randy" Bradley

Aug 9, 2012

George Randall “Randy” Bradley, 55, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Biloxi. Randy was a longtime coast musician and a “true Saints fan”. He was preceded in death by his mother, Arlene Trahan; his grandparents, Sylvian and Bessie Carver; his Uncle Sammy Carver; and his Uncle Buddy and Aunt Dorothy Parker. Survivors include his son, Nolan Andrew...

Ernest Wayne Easlic

Ernest Wayne Easlic

Aug 9, 2012

Ernest “Wayne” Easlic, Sr. age 57, of Gulfport, died Thursday, August 9, 2012 in Gulfport. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Lou Rena Easlic; a brother-in-law, Terry Kelly, Sr. He is survived by two chilldren, Wayne Easlic, Jr. and Angela Easlic; a sister, Patricia Kelly; a brother, Bill Easlic; five grandchildren, Tyler, Kayleigh, Jake, Alyssa, Savanah;...

Joyce Frentz

Joyce Frentz

Aug 8, 2012

Mrs. Joyce Frentz, age 82, joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 8, 2012. Joyce was born in Richton, MS on June 11, 1930, and died peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. A gifted artist in the medium of porcelain painting, Joyce was happiest when she could share one of her hand painted treasures with her...

Jacob "Jack"  Thomas Markowitz

Jacob "Jack" Thomas Markowitz

Aug 8, 2012

Jacob Thomas "Jack" Markowitz, 61, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Jack was born August 15, 1950 in West Palm Beach Fl, graduated in 1968 from H B Plant High School in Tampa, FL and served 7 years in the US Air Force. He was a long time local business owner, lifelong natural salesman and respected for his financial acumen. Family...

Iris  Ramsay Stanovich

Iris Ramsay Stanovich

Aug 8, 2012

Iris Ramsay Stanovich, age 91, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Iris was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was member of Epworth United Methodist Church and a former member of Slavonian Ladies Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husbands, David Fayard and Francis Stanovich; her parents, Oscar and Amelia Noble Ramsay; four brothers, Elvin Ramsay, Elliot...

Irene B. Sheeley Barton

Irene B. Sheeley Barton

Aug 7, 2012

Irene Barton, 79, died peacefully at home, surrounded by love, from kidney failure on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. She was born in a big country farm house on June 22, 1933 in Isle, MN to Morris and Doris Sheeley. Irene graduated from Isle High in 1951. She graduated Business School in the Twin Cities and then worked as a teletype...

James Lee Yoder

James Lee Yoder

Aug 7, 2012

Retired U.S. Navy UT Chief, James L. Yoder, 73, a native of Bremen, Indiana and a longtime resident of Pass Christian, MS passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 after a brave battle with cancer. Mr. Yoder was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Yoder and Niece, Dawn Marbuger. He is survived by his Wife, Patricia (Pat) Yoder, Mother, Wilma...

Ernest R. Dearman, Sr.

Ernest R. Dearman, Sr.

Aug 6, 2012

Mr. Ernest R. Dearman, Sr., 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Monday, August 6, 2012, in Biloxi. Mr. Dearman was born in Hattiesburg and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 10 years. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He was preceded in death...

Phyllis Elaine Hardy

Phyllis Elaine Hardy

Aug 5, 2012

Phyllis Elaine Hardy, age 72, of Benton, KY, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2012. Phyllis was born in Hartford City, Indiana and was of the Baptist Faith. She was loved by family and many friends. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Dave Hardy, of Ocean Springs, MS; and sister, Vickie Turner, of Oklahoma. She is survived by her...

Lucille J. Wolfe

Lucille J. Wolfe

Aug 4, 2012

Mrs. Lucille J. Wolfe, 86,of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, August 4, 2012, in D'Iberville. Mrs. Wolfe was born in Quitman, MS and had been a resident of Biloxi since 1970. She was retired from Civil Service at Keesler AFB and formerly worked in Civil Service at Brookley AFB in Mobile. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Marie Therese Hassenboehler McKeough

Marie Therese Hassenboehler McKeough

Aug 4, 2012

Marie Therese Hassenboehler McKeough Marie Therese McKeough, age 91 Years, of Bay St. Louis, MS, died Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Slidell, Louisiana. She was a resident of New Orleans before moving to Pass Christian in 1970. She retired from Sears as a switchboard operator. She was very active in the community up until her time of death, attending the...

Wilford Francis Calongne, Jr.

Wilford Francis Calongne, Jr.

Aug 4, 2012

Wilford “Bill” Calongne, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Mr. Calongne was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1984. He retired from Tulane University where he was a Professor in Architecture. His urbane and gentle manner was as influential as his considerable skill as an architect. What set him apart was his interest in music,...

Lucy Mae Walker

Lucy Mae Walker

Aug 3, 2012

Lucy Mae "Green" Walker, age 72, of Biloxi, died Friday, August 3, 2012. Lucy was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a waitress at Mary Mahoney's Restaurant for ten years and enjoyed playing bingo. Lucy is preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Walker; and her parents, Glenn and Virginia Kirk. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah...

Jacob "Jake" Edward Fallo

Jacob "Jake" Edward Fallo

Aug 3, 2012

Jacob “Jake” Edward Fallo, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012, in Biloxi. Mr. Fallo was a lifelong resident of the coast and a WW II Veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Mac Leish. He was the Sears Service Department Manager for 37 years. Jake was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church...

Dorothy "Dot" Calcote

Dorothy "Dot" Calcote

Aug 3, 2012

Dorothy “Dot” Calcote, age 79 of Gulfport died Friday, August 3, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford Oren Butts and Beatrice Daniels Butts and a sister Cherry Jones. Mrs. Calcote is survived by her husband James “Jim” Calcote of Gulfport, one daughter; Marsha Evans (Sam) of Saucier; four sons; Steve Dowst of Biloxi; Mike...

Bennie Quinn  Howard

Bennie Quinn Howard

Aug 1, 2012

Bennie Quinn Howard, 91, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Graveside Services with military honors will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Vernon Lloyd Schneider

Vernon Lloyd Schneider

Jul 31, 2012

Vernon Lloyd Schneider, Sr., 82, of D’Iberville, MS died Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Schneider was a native of Biloxi and was of Catholic Faith. He was a USAF Retired Veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. Schneider was a retired policeman for Mexico, Missouri and a former Security Guard at the MS Coast Coliseum. He is...

Jo Ann Boudreaux

Jo Ann Boudreaux

Jul 31, 2012

Jo Ann Boudreaux, age 50, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Jo Ann was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She graduated from Biloxi High School and was a cocktail server at the Copa Casino for many years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and daughter. She was a great sister and...

John A.  Trochesset

John A. Trochesset

Jul 31, 2012

Retired Staff Sergeant John A. Trochesset, Sr., 68, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Gulfport. Johnny “Cookie Monster” served his country proudly as a soldier in the 1355th National Guard Army Service and Supply Unit for more than 22 years. He was a lifelong member of the D’Iberville Community Club where he served as Vice President...