Obituaries

Mark Joseph Landry

Mark Joseph Landry

Oct 23, 2012

Mark Joseph Landry, 49, of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday, October 23, 2012 in Gulfport. Mark was a longtime resident of Biloxi and he was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and University of Southern Mississippi. He was previously employed with the State of MS Employment Services. Mark was currently employed with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as the Workforce...

Shirley Rogers

Shirley Rogers

Oct 23, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Ann Rogers, 69, of Gulfport, MS, died Tuesday, October 23, 2012, in Gulfport. Mrs. Rogers was born in Cincinnatti, Ohio and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was formerly employed as resident supervisor of South Mississippi Regional Center and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by...

Wesley "Wes" John Kuhn

Wesley "Wes" John Kuhn

Oct 23, 2012

Rev. Wesley “Wes” John Kuhn passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at the age of 91, in Fort Worth, Texas. Wes was born June 24, 1921 in St. Paul, MN, graduated from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO and was ordained in January 1945 in St. Paul, MN. He married Edith Lossin on January...

Michael  Van  Nguyen

Michael Van Nguyen

Oct 22, 2012

Michael Van Nguyen, 28, of Gulfport, MS died Monday, October 22, 2012 in Gulfport. Michael was born on December 30, 1983 in Biloxi, MS and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Michael is preceded in death by his brother, Truong Nguyen. His survivors include his parents, Hoi and Tam Nguyen; his sisters, Linda Nguyen, Sam Nguyen and Tammy Nguyen; his...

Joseph  O'Donnell Collins,

Joseph O'Donnell Collins,

Oct 21, 2012

Joseph O’Donnell Collins, Sr., a lifelong Biloxian, died peacefully on October 21, 2012, in the comfort of his home. Joseph was born to Augustine O’Donnell Collins and William J. Collins, Sr. on December 29, 1921, and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1939. He proudly served the United States as a Navy Seabee in the Pacific Theater in World...

Paul G. Read

Paul G. Read

Oct 19, 2012

Paul G. Read, 56, of Ocean Springs died Friday, October 19, 2012. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and history. He will also be remembered by not wanting to see any person or animal go hungry. He is survived by three sisters, Sheryl Brune and Deborah (Richard) Cotton, both of Ocean Springs, and Laura...

Leonard Tyrone Catchot

Leonard Tyrone Catchot

Oct 19, 2012

Leonard T. Catchot, 70, died Friday, October 19, 2012. A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Cedar Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Gary Ruff officiating.

Carol Annette  Jones Riviere

Carol Annette Jones Riviere

Oct 19, 2012

Mrs. Carol Annette Jones Riviere, 68, died Friday, October 19, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born in Kosciusko, MS on May 22, 1944. She was a 20 year resident of Gulfport. Mrs. Riviere was a member of Family Worship Center. Mrs. Riviere was preceded in death by her parents William and Delores Street Jones; son, Rodney Riviere Jr.; daughter, Cheryl...

Fred A.  Patterson

Fred A. Patterson

Oct 19, 2012

Fred A. Patterson August 12, 1942 – October 19, 2012 Born in Cincinnati, OH 8/12/42 Graduated from New Richmon High School in 1961 Graduated in top 10 % of his class at the University of Cincinnati, School of Aerospace Engineering in 1966. Mr. Patterson began his NASA career as a co-op student at Wright Patterson AFB in 1963. He worked...

Floy Lee Amos

Floy Lee Amos

Oct 19, 2012

Floy Lee Amos, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Friday, October 19, 2012. Mrs. Amos was a very giving and generous homemaker who always put others first. She enjoyed fishing and loved to play the slots. Mrs. Amos is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Alvin Amos; parents, Joseph and Alponsine Basque; son, Ernest Amos, Jr.; sisters, Clotille,...

Olen E.  Carroll

Olen E. Carroll

Oct 18, 2012

Mr. Olen E. Carroll, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, October 18, 2012. Mr. Carroll was born in Ocean Springs on July 6, 1935, to Roosevelt and Bessie Carroll. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and worked at Barbers Milk Company in Biloxi making house to house deliveries. He also was employed with Parkers Service...

Richard Earl Tackett

Richard Earl Tackett

Oct 18, 2012

Mr. Richard Earl Tackett, age 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, October 18, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Richard "Dick" Tackett was born in Fairmont, W. Virginia, on September 4, 1924. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945 after serving in WWII in France and Belgium. He worked for the Department of the Navy for 35 years...

Raymond Joseph  Thibodeaux

Raymond Joseph Thibodeaux

Oct 18, 2012

Raymond Joseph Thibodeaux, age 65, of D’Iberville, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012. Raymond was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He was of the Catholic Faith, retired from Harrison County and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. He is preceded in death by his father, Raymond Joseph Thibodeaux, Sr. His survivors include his mother, Joyce Boney Thibodeaux; son,...

Odie J.  Ladner

Odie J. Ladner

Oct 17, 2012

Odie J. Ladner, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He was born October 31, 1934 to Eli and Agnes Hansen Ladner in Pass Christian, Miss. On April 3, 1956, he married the love of his life Brenda A. Cuevas. Odie served 4 years in the Air Force. He retired from Port and...

Wendell McCollom

Wendell McCollom

Oct 15, 2012

Wendell McCollom, 77, of Vancleave, MS died on Monday, October 15, 2012. Mr. McCollom had been a resident of Vanlceave for the past 45 years. He was a retired USAF Veteran. Mr. McCollom loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was a loving husband and father who will be missed by all who knew him. Mr. McCollom is preceded in...

Elnoir "Aunt Ellie" Pauli

Elnoir "Aunt Ellie" Pauli

Oct 15, 2012

Elnoir B. Pauli “Aunt Ellie”, age 94 of Biloxi, left this earthly life for her eternal life on Monday, October 15, 2012. Elnoir was born to John O. Boutwell, Sr. and Christine B. Boutwell on February 10, 1918 and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. She was a devout Christian and a member of First United Methodist church of...

Madeline Ruth Miller

Madeline Ruth Miller

Oct 14, 2012

Madeline Ruth Miller, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Mrs. Miller enjoyed giving kisses and her family. She also enjoyed reading her bible in the evenings and spending time in prayer. Mrs. Miller was a Godly woman. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Miller...

Joan N.  Cole

Joan N. Cole

Oct 14, 2012

Mrs. Joan N. Cole, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, October 14, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Joan was a native of South Dakota and lived on the coast since 1977. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Gautier, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Cole, her parents, four brothers, and two sisters....

Savannah Elizabeth  Kelly

Savannah Elizabeth Kelly

Oct 14, 2012

Baby Girl Savannah Elizabeth Kelly died Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Ocean Springs. She is survived by her father, Gregory James Kelly and her mother, Kimberley Ann McNally. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home where friends may visit from 10:30 until service time.

Michael Brian Smith

Michael Brian Smith

Oct 13, 2012

Michael Brian Smith, 58, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2012 surrounded by his family. Michael was born January 3, 1954 in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Smith and mother, Barbara Decelle. Michael is survived by his brother, Jeff Smith and sister, Gina Strickland. He had a great love for horses, animals and the great...