Obituaries
John "Jack" Schappert Joachim,
Sep 11, 2012
John (Jack) Schappert Joachim, Sr., was born on Christmas Day-December 25, 1916, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Uriah Sylvester Joachim and Stella Gillen Joachim. He passed away peacefully on his beloved wife’s birthday, September 11, 2012. Jack is the widower of Rose Lillian Navarro Joachim with whom he fathered twenty children. He is survived by a brother Harry Joseph...
William Charles DeVine
Sep 10, 2012
William Charles DeVine, age 72 of Louisville, KY., passed away Monday, September 10, 2012. He was a helicopter pilot with the Army National Guard. As a Veteran of 30 years, he achieved the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 4. He was employed with the FAA as an aviation safety inspector assigned to UPS where he flew various jet aircraft. Bill...
William Gordon Sloan
Sep 10, 2012
William Gordon Sloan, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, September 10, 2012. William was a native of Valdosta, GA and the son of the late William T. and Mildred Hall Sloan. He served in the U.S. Military for over 20 years, serving in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He retired in 1968 as a Staff Sergeant Firefighter. He is preceded...
Jerry Hartfield
Sep 9, 2012
Jerry Hartfield Sr., 92, died September 9, 2012, in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He was born July 24, 1920 in Purvis, Mississippi to Alma and Joseph E. Hartfield. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife; Carnie V. Rouse Hartfield, his brothers; Bennie Hartfield, Kermit Hartfield, Joe Hartfield, and Zebedee Hartfield, his sisters; Bertha White, Rebecca Stanley, and Ellen...
Jerry Wayne Dove
Sep 9, 2012
Jerry Wayne Dove, 60, of Gulfport, died Sunday., Sept. 9, 2012. A private service will be held. The 15th. St. Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Ronald "Ronnie" David Goff
Sep 9, 2012
Ronald “Ronnie” David Goff, 64, passed away Sunday, September 09, 2012 in the comfort of his home in Biloxi, MS after a courageous battle with ALS. He was a life-long resident of the Gulf Coast and a devoted and respected insurance agent for 32 years. Ronnie enjoyed a full life which included serving in the National Guard, playing in many...
Morton F. Longnecker
Sep 8, 2012
Dr. Morton Franklin “Bud” Longnecker, Jr., died September 8, 2012 in Gulfport after a brief illness. Bud was born in Winchester, Indiana on December 12, 1936 to Morton F. Sr. and Sarah Davis Horton Longnecker. He attended De Pauw University in Greencastle, IN as a Rector Scholar where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity. After graduation, he went...
Isabel Richard Tell
Sep 8, 2012
Isabel Richard Tell, 94, passed away September 8, 2012 in Diamondhead, Miss. Mrs. Tell was born in Church Point, LA and had been a long time resident of New Orleans. She was one of nine children. Isabel was a vivacious, vibrant lady who loved her family and many friends. She was a spiritual woman who was a long time member...
Joseph Rene Parnes
Sep 8, 2012
Joseph R. Parnes, 52, of Saucier, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2012. Mr. Parnes was preceded in death by his Father, Norman Parnes, Grandmother Dorothy Roberts and Father-In-Law, James L. Yoder. He is survived by his wife, Sue Parnes; mother, Joyce Garlotte; special mother-in-law, Pat Yoder; children, Nathan Smith (Rose), Amy Henrie, Samantha Henrie, Granddaughter, Hayley Smith, Brothers, Irwin...
Dallas Elizabeth Sprague
Sep 7, 2012
Dallas Elizabeth Sprague, 82, of D’Iberville, died Friday, September 7, 2012. Mrs. Sprague was a longtime resident of D’Iberville since 1974 where she was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alden F. Sprague. Survivors include her two daughters, Susan A. Timmons and the late Thomas C.M. Timmons and Sharon A....
James Vernon Switzer
Sep 7, 2012
James “Jim” Switzer, 72, of Lizana hung up his bunker gear for the last time shortly after midnight Friday September 7, 2012. Jim, the husband of 51 years to Bekka, and father of Chuck Switzer and Yvonne Ainsworth passed away due to complications with an illness he had been battling for a month. Jim was born in Gulfport in 1939...
Alton "Buddy" Lynrex Hilton
Sep 7, 2012
Mr. Alton Lynrex Hilton Jr., age 75, of St. Martin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 7, 2012. Alton served in the US Marine Corps and retired from the US Air Force after 20 years of service. He returned to St. Martin where he was raised and opened a body shop and towing service from his father’s...
Myrna Maxine Husley
Sep 7, 2012
Myrna Maxine Husley, age 72, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012. Myrna was a homemaker and a loving wife to her husband of 54 years, Frank Husley. She was born and raised in North Biloxi, MS where she lived a long and happy life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Dorothy Barton; and her niece, Diana...
Rita B. Dunn
Sep 7, 2012
Rita B. Dunn, 90, of Biloxi, MS died Friday, September 7, 2012 in Biloxi. At the age of 11, her Aunt Aline and Uncle Noah Broussard raised Rita when her dad died. Rita was a member of Young Matrons for many years where she once served as queen. She worked at Biloxi Regional in Rehabilitation and also at Kimbrough and...
Myra Moore Levi
Sep 6, 2012
Myra Moore “Bunch” Levi, age 95, of Ocean Springs, died peacefully at her home on the evening of Thursday, September 6, 2012. She was born to the late Dempsey C. and Ida M. Moore on June 10, 1917, in Louisville, Mississippi, “In the shadow of Nanih Waiya mound,” as she often expressed. Myra received her RN Degree from Turo Hospital...
Willie Katherine Filoni
Sep 5, 2012
Mrs. Willie Katherine Filoni, age 91, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, in Gulfport, MS. Willie K. was a beloved wife, mother and Me-Maw. She was born in Hickory, MS in 1920 and grew up in Meridian, MS. She graduated from Meridian High School where she played varsity basketball. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper at JC Penney. She...
Harry Allen Leaghty
Sep 5, 2012
Harry Allen Leaghty, age 54, of Vancleave, MS, passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Harry was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs where he lived and worked as a electrical contractor. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Margaret...
Timothy "Tim" James Ladnier
Sep 5, 2012
Timothy James “Tim” Ladnier, 33, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012. Tim cherished time with his family. He had a deep respect and love for animals. He enjoyed fishing and spending time near the oceans and bayous. Tim was a selfless, caring and good person who had many friends. He had been an employee at Wal-Mart in D’Iberville since...
Roland J. "Brother" Creel,
Sep 4, 2012
Mr. Roland Joseph Creel, Jr., 89, (affectionately known as “Brother Creel”) went to be home with his heavenly Father, Tuesday, September 4, 2012. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his large and loving family. Roland was born October 2, 1922, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Joseph (Helen Blahowic) Creel, Sr. He was a...
William "Bill" A. Smith
Sep 4, 2012
William “Bill” Arnot Smith died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at age 85 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born March 14, 1927 in Biloxi, MS to Selma Redden Smith and Arnot Smith. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his sisters, Mary Frances Butera and Elsie Trochesset, and his brother Roy Smith. Mr. Smith is survived by his...
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