Obituaries

Pamela  Jean Fulford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Lois Extine  Cox

Lois Extine Cox

Apr 27, 2012

Lois Extine Cox, 87, of Latimer, MS, peacefully left to be with our heavenly father Friday, April 27, 2012. Lois was born in Wayne County, MS and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 67 years. She was also a long time member of Leymonyne Blvd. Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Clayton J.C. Peterson

Clayton J.C. Peterson

Apr 26, 2012

Clayton “C.J.” Peterson Sr. age 60 arrived home to his Savior on Thursday, April 26, 2012. To greet him at heavens gate were his parent Aven and Ethel Peterson; his brothers Mack, Hayward, and Maven Peterson; his godchild Tiffany Wells; and grandson Christian Ladner. He is survived by his wife of 18 years Peggy Peterson; his eight children Melinda and...

Melodie Jobes Genna

Melodie Jobes Genna

Apr 25, 2012

Melodie Jobes Genna , 44, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. Melodie was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and she was a 1985 graduate of Biloxi High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Jobes, Sr. and Colleen Dulier. Survivors include her boyfriend, John Kinney; her sisters, Judy Burns...

Laura D. "Miss Laura" Mize

Laura D. "Miss Laura" Mize

Apr 24, 2012

Laura D. “Miss Laura” Mize, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Mrs. Mize was a native of Pendergrass, GA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 43 years. She worked as a police dispatcher for 27 years with the city of Ocean Springs Police Department. Mrs. Mize received two commendations...

Carol Anne Miller

Carol Anne Miller

Apr 24, 2012

Carol Anne Miller, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. Mrs. Miller was born in Harrisburg, PA and had been a resident of Ocean Springs, MS since 1973. She was a former employee at Ingalls Shipbuilding as an electrician. Mrs. Miller was a devoted wife and loving mother. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Vernon Lee Shaffer

Vernon Lee Shaffer

Apr 23, 2012

Vernon Lee Shaffer, 81, of Biloxi, passed away in Biloxi on April 23, 2012. He was the youngest and last surviving of 14 children of the late Edgar and Emma Shaffer. In 1947 he enlisted in the U.S. Army serving in occupation forces in Japan and Korea and honorably discharged in 1951. In 1955 he joined the U.S Air Force...

Jason Scott King

Jason Scott King

Apr 22, 2012

Jason S. King, 39, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Jason was born on September 12, 1972 in Biloxi. He was a 1990 graduate of Ocean Springs High School and a 1994 graduate of the University of Mississippi where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. Jason worked for many years in the...

Jennivee Loretta Thornton

Jennivee Loretta Thornton

Apr 22, 2012

Our dear sweet Jennivee Loretta Kelley Thornton, a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Even though she will be greatly missed, her family finds comfort knowing she sits at the feet of Jesus along with her daddy, brother and grandparents. Loretta was preceded in death by her daddy, James W. Kelley, Sr., brother James...

Peggy L.  Davis

Peggy L. Davis

Apr 22, 2012

Peggy L. Davis, 53, of Biloxi died Sunday, April 22, 2012 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, George O’Neal Carter and Mary Jewel Wallace Carter. She is survived by a daughter, Angie Delancey (Chris) of Biloxi; a son, James Robert Sutton of Jackson County; five sisters, Joyce Allen (Kenneth), Kathy Martin (Jerry), Faye Stainbrook (Chris) Vicki...