Obituaries

Jessie Rogers Faulk

Jessie Rogers Faulk

Jan 21, 2012

Jessie R. Faulk, 73, of Gulfport, died Saturday, January 21, 2012 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Samuel Faulk; a son, Chuck Faulk; a brother, Lester Rogers; and her parents, Walter E. Rogers and Ruby Dobson Rogers Mrs, Faulk is survived by two daughters, Arienda Cox (Ricky) Sr. and Theresa Faulk, all of Gulfport; a...

Charles Edward Gilbert, Sr.

Charles Edward Gilbert, Sr.

Jan 21, 2012

Charles Edward Gilbert, Sr., “Charlie”, “Daddy”, "Papa”, “Big Pop” left the trials and tribulations of this world to rest eternally in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at his residence in Gautier, MS from complications following a stroke, at the age of 84,. Born in Biloxi, MS, on October 14, 1927, he...

Betty Lou Simmerman

Betty Lou Simmerman

Jan 20, 2012

Betty Lou Simmerman, 80, of Biloxi, died on Friday, January 20, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. Betty was a caregiver/nutritionist and loved helping people. She always came with a gift in her hands. She was a cook for Redemptorist Retirement Home. She was an active member of Cedar Lake Assembly of God, a mother of three, and a lover...

OnaLee Noble Dunbar

OnaLee Noble Dunbar

Jan 20, 2012

OnaLee Noble Dunbar, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Friday, January 20, 2012. Mrs. Dunbar was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and she was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, William M. Dunbar; parents, Morris and Jane Davis Noble; sisters, Eunice Seymour, Naomi Noble; brother, Chester Noble. Mrs. Dunbar is...

Garland Lee Hardison

Garland Lee Hardison

Jan 20, 2012

Garland Lee Hardison went to be with the Lord his savior on January 20, 2012, in Clearwater, Florida, with loving family members beside his bedside. Garland was born in Williamston, North Carolina to the parents of immigrant sharecroppers on June 3, 1931. Upon graduation from Williamston High School in 1950, he enlisted with the U.S. Air Force and completed a...

Mary Theresa Ladnier Bosarge

Mary Theresa Ladnier Bosarge

Jan 19, 2012

Mrs. Mary Theresa Ladnier Bosarge, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS. passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bosarge was a lifelong resident of St. Martin and Ocean Springs. She was known to many as "Miss Mary" and was a very loving and caring person to all. She taught her family all about love above all,...

Anthony Rosetti, Jr.

Anthony Rosetti, Jr.

Jan 19, 2012

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Rosetti, Jr., age 69 , passed away to eternal life on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Biloxi Regional Medical Center, after a long illness, surrounded by his devoted family. Tony was born in Biloxi, MS to Anthony J. and Margaret Puzz Rosetti on September 22, 1942. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1960. He had...

Elai U. "Tee" Malagarie

Elai U. "Tee" Malagarie

Jan 18, 2012

Elai “Tee” Urban Malagarie, 87, of Biloxi, died on Monday, January 16, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a Veteran of the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was a watch maker for Elliot’s Jewelry for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church and a life member of the Fleru...

Berthe Louise Mangin

Berthe Louise Mangin

Jan 18, 2012

Berthe Louise Mangin, 80, beloved sister, aunt and dear friend, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Biloxi, MS. She was a native of Biloxi and a longtime resident of New Orleans until her return to Biloxi in 1990. Born on January 18, 1932, Berthe was a devout Catholic in the parish of Nativity BVM in...

Nell Glavan Kirsch

Nell Glavan Kirsch

Jan 18, 2012

Nell Glavan Kirsch, age 81 of Gulfport opened her wings to fly home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, January 18th at her home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jube and Carrie Lindsey; a sister, Maxine Gay; a daughter, Judy Carolyn Witt; several brothers; also the father of her children, Howard...

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn

Jan 17, 2012

Audrey Cathrine Drake Kuhn, 75, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 in Biloxi. Audrey was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1965 and she was a 1972 graduate of MGCCC. She was a teacher's assistant for the Gulfport School District until 1979. Audrey was a member of TOPS 0190 D'Iberville for 25 years. She was a faithful...

Zella Ruth Boyd

Zella Ruth Boyd

Jan 17, 2012

Zella Ruth Boyd, 85, of Montgomery, AL died on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. Mrs. Boyd was formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs and the VFW Post #5699 Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Boyd is preceded in death by her husband, Senior Master Sergeant (Retired) Robert M. Boyd, USAF, and parents. She is survived...

Maddison Lee "Max" Weems

Maddison Lee "Max" Weems

Jan 16, 2012

Maddison Lee “Max” Weems, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his home on Monday, January 16, 2012. Max was born in Hattiesburg and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 45 years. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Max was retired from Ingall’s Shipbuilding. He is preceded in death...

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick

Jan 16, 2012

Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Dick, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, January 16, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Barbara was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. She attended St. Alphonsus Catholic School and Sacred Heart High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin S. "Dotsy" Dick and Maybelle Leckich Dick; and nephew, Louis King, Jr. Survivors include...

William E. Shirey

William E. Shirey

Jan 15, 2012

William Eldridge Shirey, 74, of Biloxi, died on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi and Retired Tech Sargent in the US Air Force and also retired from Civil Service. He is survived by his wife Ann Shirey; two sons, Keith Shirey and Britt Shirey both of Seattle, WA; two step-sons, Charles Holmes of Gulfport and...

Kennneth Linn Rendell

Kennneth Linn Rendell

Jan 12, 2012

Kenneth Linn Rendell, age 45, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Natchez, MS, his home for the past six years. Kenneth was born in Little Rock, AR, attended Gulfport High School and USM. Kenneth was employed at the Isle of Capri Casino in Natchez as cage manager, where he will be sorely missed as a team member and dear...

Lucy Tibodeaux Waits

Lucy Tibodeaux Waits

Jan 12, 2012

Lucy Thibodeaux Waits, 87, of Biloxi, died on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Lucy was a lifelong resident of the Coast and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She is retired from JC Penney’s after 30 years of service. She enjoyed her outings with “The Girls”. She is preceded in death by her husband, James L. “Buddy” Waits;...

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson

Jan 11, 2012

Janal Marie Dartez Johnson, age 62, of Gulfport, Ms. drifted away peacefully into everlasting sleep on January 11, 2012 in Gulfport. Janal was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was born in Abbeville, La. and then moved to the Mississippi Coast as a small child with her older sister, Judy and her parents, Loda and Luke Dartez. Janal...

Van Buren Martin Hood

Van Buren Martin Hood

Jan 11, 2012

Van Buren Martin Hood, 38, of Diamondhead died Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in Diamondhead. He attended St. Stanislaus, was a 1991 graduate of Long Beach High School and a 1999 graduate of USM. He was a member of St. Peters By the Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport and was employed at SAIC in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by...

Edith Powell

Edith Powell

Jan 10, 2012

Miss. Edith Powell, 90, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012, in Biloxi. Born July 16, 1921 in Sardis, MS, Miss Powell spent her childhood years in Georgetown, MS, and her teen and early adult years in Picayune, MS. A graduate of Carriere High School and Pearl River Junior College, she began working for the Corps of Engineers at...