Obituaries
Gloria Marie Cannette Pemberton
Jun 18, 2012
Mrs. Pemberton was born on January 28, 1925 in Biloxi, MS. On June 18, 2012 she completed her journey on Earth and began her new journey with the angels. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima since the formation of the parish in 1953. She was the 1942 Freshman Maid in Mardi Gras and BHS Senior Maid Homecoming...
Emma Lois Green
Jun 18, 2012
Emma L. Green, 83, of Biloxi, MS died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Biloxi. Mrs. Green is preceded in death by her husband, Faye Thomas Green; her parents, Emile and Eartha Veillion; her brother, Norman Veillion; her sisters, Emery Veillion Hayes, Verna Veillion Brennan and Jane Veillion Taylor; and her stepfather, Adolph Konzelman. Survivors include numerous nieces; great nephews; great-great...
Antoinette Jean Shaw
Jun 18, 2012
Antoinette Jean Shaw, age 72, of Perkinston died Monday, June 18, 2012 in Perkinston. She was born in Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Stone County since 1993. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Shaw; and two sons, Steven Shaw and Charles Shaw. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth J. Underhill...
Frank J. Paoletti
Jun 17, 2012
Mr. Frank J. Paoletti, Jr., age 78, of Ocean Springs, Ms., passed away on Fathers Day, Sunday, June 17, 2012, at home, surrounded by his family, from complications due to Parkinsons Disease. Frank was born in Terryville, CT to Frank Paoletti Sr. and Anna Paoletti. He spent twenty two years in the U.S. Air Force, then retired in Ocean Springs...
Jerry Nicholas "Nick" Foster
Jun 17, 2012
Mr. Jerry Nicholas "Nick" Foster, age 17, of Pascagoula, MS. died Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Mobile, AL. Nick was a very outgoing young man. He loved fishing, hunting and being with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Foster, grandfather, James Bennett and great-grandfather, Woodrow Foster. Survivors include his mother, Gail (Murry) Hamilton,...
Oliver N. West
Jun 17, 2012
Major Oliver N. West passed away peacefully at his home in Ocean Springs on Father’s day, June 17, 2012. He served 25 years in the US Air Force and fought valiantly during WW II in Europe and the Pacific. Ollie was a big-hearted generous man who loved his family, fishing, and friends. Laughter, adventure, lending a hand, blues music, little...
George W Pollard
Jun 17, 2012
George W. Pollard, V age 84, of Gulfport, died Sunday, June 17, 2012 in Gulfport. Mr. Pollard served as Secretary/Treasury for the United Food and Commercial Workers Union in Richmond, Virginia. He was a member of the Masons for fifty years and a member of Mason Lodge #635 of Orange Grove; a member of Joppa Temple Scottish Rite in Gulfport,...
Philip Jacob Mender
Jun 17, 2012
Philip Mender, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2012. Philip Mender was born in New Orleans, LA. He retired from the Air Force and went on to serve as a librarian at Popp’s Ferry Elementary School where he fulfilled a passion to work with young people and pass on his love of books and reading. He...
Claude Johnson
Jun 16, 2012
Claude Johnson, 88, of Biloxi, MS died on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Mr. Johnson is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ella Johnson; brothers, Clark, Earl and Kermit Johnson; sisters, Versie Peachart and Eva Spears. He is survived by his wife, Betty Matthews Johnson; son, Claude Frank Johnson; sister, Vivian Moss; brothers, Virgil and Noah Johnson; step-children, Jim...
Grace K. Homsany
Jun 16, 2012
Grace K. Homsany, age 86, a resident of Ocean Springs for 22 years, passed away on June 15, 2012. Mrs. Homsany was born in Annapolis, MD where her father, brother and grandfather were active duty members of the Naval Academy Marching Band for many years. Grace is preceded in death by her parents, John and Pauline Kleis. She is survived...
Clifford Rebecca "Becky" Hays Burdeshaw
Jun 16, 2012
Clifford Rebecca “Becky” Hays Burdeshaw, 65, of Biloxi, MS died on Saturday, June 16, 2012. Becky was born in Panama City, FL on May 17, 1946. She graduated from Bay County High School, Class of 1964. Becky was a member of Eastern Star in Ocean Springs ADAH Chapter, Antique Auto and Engine Club, MS Beach Cruisers. She worked for Cruisin’...
Mary H. Cherry
Jun 15, 2012
Mary H. Cherry, 67, was called home to be with her heavenly Father on June 15, 2012. She was born on January 28, 1945 in DeKalb, MS. Her family moved to D’Iberville, MS when she was a young child. She attended St. Martin and D’Iberville schools. Mary always loved being outside in nature. She was an animal lover, bird addict,...
Nelda J. Lott Ryals Guest
Jun 15, 2012
Nelda J. Lott Ryals Guest, 79, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, June 15, 2012 in Gulfport. Nelda was a very gifted lady that never met a stranger. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bayou View. She was former owner of Pearl Beer Distributing Co. In her later years, she was a hostess at the Broadwater Marina...
Robert Cleveland Schell
Jun 15, 2012
Robert Cleveland Schell, 68, of Vancleave, MS finally lost his battle with lymphatic cancer on Friday, June 15, 2012 surrounded by his beloved family and friends. He served his country in the USAF, retiring as a Master Sgt. after 26 years and as a civil servant for 14 years until retirement in 2005. He was family oriented, enjoyed cruising, fishing,...
Frances L. Yancey
Jun 14, 2012
Frances L. Yancey, 73, of Gulfport died Thursday, June 14, 2012 in Gulfport. Mrs. Yancey was born in Columbia, MS and had been a resident of the coast most of her life. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Yancey was the retired manager of the café at Mary Mahoney’s. She was a “People Person” and enjoyed her friends at Mary Mahoney’s....
Margaret E. Hase
Jun 14, 2012
Margaret Eleanor Hase, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Thursday, June 14, 2012. Besides her family, Margaret had two passions in life: environmental protection and education for everyone. For years she was employed by the MS Water and Air Pollution Control Commission. She left there to become the Environmental Coordinator at Kessler Air Force Base for the remainder of...
Louie Baca
Jun 13, 2012
Louie Baca of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in Ocean Springs at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Baca served his country in the Korean War and retired from Sup Ship Pascagoula after 40 years of Civil Service. Louie was a gentle, kind, big hearted and generous man who loved his family, pets,...
John Thomas Homer
Jun 13, 2012
Mr. John Thomas Homer, age 65, of Ocean Springs, MS. died Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Homer was a resident of the community for 33 years and was a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a wonderful loving husband and father who will be missed by family and friends alike. He was preceded in...
Mary Alice "Mae" Miller
Jun 12, 2012
Mrs. Mary Alice "Mae" Miller, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, a member of the Altar Society and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Shirod W. Miller, Sr., son Gerald Milton Miller, and parents Arthur...
Shirley Ann Sare
Jun 12, 2012
Shirley Ann Sare, 86, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 in Biloxi. Mrs. Sare was born November 2, 1925 and was a native of Denver, CO. Shirley lived in San Francisco, CA before relocating to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a huge animal lover and she enjoyed Broadway shows and...
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