Obituaries
Billie Ruth Butler
May 7, 2012
Mrs. Billie Ruth Butler, age 82, of Gulfport passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012, after a long illness. She was born in Jackson, Miss on August 28, 1929. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter b. Butler, Jr.; her parents, John C. Bishop and Minnie Bell Bishop; a sister, Annie C. Rush, and son-in-law, Robert Edgerly. She...
Howard Ray Waltman
May 6, 2012
Howard Ray Waltman, 56, of Vancleave, MS was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Vancleave. Mr. Waltman was a deacon of Bulen Church in Vancleave and he was employed by Huntington Ingalls Industries in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Waltman was preceded in death by his mother, Lucy Bang; father, Iscar “Tickle” Waltman;...
Lois DeRocha Cottom Schott
May 6, 2012
Mrs. Lois DeRocha Cottom Schott, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died on May 6, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Lois was born in New Orleans, LA and was a graduate of Martin Behrman High School. She was a longtime employee of New Orleans City Hall. Lois had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 29 years. She was a...
Peggy W. Fayard
May 6, 2012
Mrs. Peggy W. Fayard, age 77, of Vancleave, died Sunday, May 6, 2012, in Pascagoula. Mrs. Fayard was formerly of St. Martin, a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, an avid gardner and fisherman. She is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Fayard, parents, Eldridge and Vera Bosarge Wilkerson, and brothers, Carl Wilkerson and Wayne Wilkerson. Survivors include...
Thomas A. Pritchard
May 5, 2012
Thomas A. Pritchard, 62, died suddenly in his Ocean Springs home on Saturday, May 5, 2012. He was born on May 6, 1949 in Coral Gables, FL and resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1974. He graduated from the University of Florida, Class of 1971, where he played baseball and was one of the Gators most dedicated alumni. Mr....
Earle Richard Taylor
May 4, 2012
Earle Richard Taylor, 94, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, went home to our Savior on Friday, May 4, 2012, in Ocean Springs. He was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on December 7, 1917, to parents Robert W. and Alice Ingham Taylor. At three years of age, he moved to Ocean Springs, where he resided until his death, at home. Earle played football...
Pauline Waits Leger
May 4, 2012
Pauline Waits Leger, 72, of Vancleave, MS died Friday, May 4, 2012 in Vancleave. Mrs. Leger was a native of the Gulf Coast and a member of the Latter Day of Saints, Biloxi Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olen V. Leger. Survivors include her children, Christopher Leger, Darlene (Anthony) Parker, Richard (Rebecca) Leger and Perry (Dawn)...
Georgia V. Ladner
May 4, 2012
Georgia V. Ladner, age 77, of Gulfport died Friday, May 4, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born in Delhi, LA and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1955. She was a member of Free Church of God. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnny Ray Ladner. Mrs. Ladner is survived by her loving husband of 56 years,...
William M. "Buddy" Baylor
May 2, 2012
Gulfport William M. “Buddy” Baylor, III left this world for a better place and to be with our Lord on May 2, 2012. Born February 29, 1944, he was raised in Gulfport on 2nd Street and attended Gulfport High School, Harrison Central High School, and Perkinston Jr. College. He was predeceased by his mother, Harriet Ashley Baylor and his father...
Pamela Jean Fulford
May 2, 2012
Pam Fulford, 54, of Biloxi, went home on May 2, 2012. She earned her wings. God led her to a new life of love and comfort. Pam was born in Biloxi and graduated from D'Iberville High School in 1976. Pam and her mother traveled to Mexico, Panama, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe. She never met a stranger. She is preceded in...
Marcelle Stringer
May 2, 2012
Marcelle Stringer, age 81, died Wednesday, May 3, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Eugene “Gene” Stringer; and her parents, Willis M. and Lillian O’Neal Martin. Mrs. Stringer is survived by two daughters, Paula Stringer of New Orleans, LA and Marinell Carrothers (Don) of Lansing, Kansas; a son, Richard “Greg” Stringer of Long Beach;...
Kelsey Marissa Williams
May 2, 2012
Kelsey Marissa Williams, age 18, precious and loving daughter of Jay and Kathleen (Stakelum) Williams of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, in Ocean Springs . Kelsey was born in Atlanta, GA on March 21, 1994. She was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, a senior at Ocean Springs High School, a member of the Ocean...
Annie Mae Dall
May 1, 2012
Annie Mae Dall, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Mrs. Dall was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was retired from E.R. Moore/Swingsters Apparel. Mrs. Dall enjoyed bingo and the casinos. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Mrs. Dall attended Christus Victor Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death...
Leon Cleo Chisholm
May 1, 2012
Leon C. Chisholm, age 87, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Gulfport. He was born in Lorena, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1966, moving from Petal. Mr. Chisholm was Baptist and a Veteran of World War II serving the U.S. Army Engineer Unit. He retired as body shop foreman from Glass Motors. He was...
Juanita Martinolich Greenwald
Apr 30, 2012
Juanita Martinolich Greenwald, 95, of Slidell, LA went home to our Savior, Monday, April 30, 2012 in Slidell. She was born in Handsboro. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society in Slidell. Mrs. Greenwald was preceded in death by her husband, Col. Maurice Greenwald; her parents, Anthony and Klara Martinolich; and sisters, Irma Martinolich...
Stephen "Steve" Colbet
Apr 30, 2012
Mr. Stephen Devoy Colbet, 56, of Biloxi, died April 30, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Colbet was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He grew up working in his family business, Geno's Restaurant. Mr. Colbet was currently the manager at Jazzeppi’s Restaurant. He was a 1973 graduate of Biloxi High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, Devoy "Geo" and...
Ann Marie Cruso
Apr 30, 2012
Ann M. Cruso, 89, of Biloxi, died Monday, April 30, 2012. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she married John W. Cruso Sr. in 1946, moved to Biloxi and started a family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her family and friends will cherish her beautiful smile, her laughter, sense of humor, generosity, and unconditional love....
Dorothy Norris Carroll
Apr 28, 2012
Dorothy Norris Carroll, age 79, of Gautier, passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Dorothy was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1960 and a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Gautier. She was a very loving, caring and compassionate person who was known for her generosity. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Buford Q. Norris...
Chris Price
Apr 27, 2012
Chris Price, 55, of Biloxi, died Friday, April 27, 2012 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chris was born on October 2, 1956 to John C. and Darlene Price. Chris loved music and owned a recording studio. In that studio he strummed away on his guitar and even produced a children’s Christian album. Along with his passion for music he...
Frances "Miriam" Moak Western
Apr 27, 2012
Frances "Miriam" Moak Western of Gulfport and formerly of Bay St. Louis, died peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2012, with her family at her side. She was born on October 17, 1918, in Tylertown, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin and Frances Holmes Moak; her brother, Benny Moak; and her husband of 34 years, Price...
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