Obituaries
Rose Marie Young
Jun 16, 2011
Rose Marie Young, 71, of Long Beach, MS passed away peacefully on June 16, 2011, with her family at her side. Rose was a loving wife and mother. She will be dearly missed by her family and although she is no longer with us, her legacy of caring and friendship will live on in all our hearts. She was preceded...
Edwin Harvey, Sr.
Jun 16, 2011
Edwin "Bud" Harvey, Sr., 59, of Gulfport, MS died on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Mr. Harvey was born in Winnsboro, LA and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 10 years. He was a former chief of police of Abita Springs, LA. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by all that knew...
Clifton Malachi Dees
Jun 16, 2011
Clifton M. "Kip" Dees, 83, of Vancleave, MS, died Thursday, June 16, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Dees was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. He was the former owner/operator of Dees General Store in Vancleave. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton L. and Ionia Mills Dees; three sisters, Betty Jane Dees, Lysbeth Dees Ramsay and Peggy...
Danny Brasher
Jun 16, 2011
Danny Watts Brasher, 58, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Danny was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Watts Brasher and James T. "Bones" Brasher; his brother, Terry Brasher. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Medders Brasher of Ocean Springs, MS; daughters, Lacey and Cheryl; sons, Brian,...
Sharon Kay Uren Card
Jun 15, 2011
Sharon Kay Uren Card, 66, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. Mrs. Card was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She attended LeMoyne Blvd. Baptist Chruch. She is preceded in death by her husband, Mace Card; parents, Doris and Gordon Uren. Mrs. Card is survived by her daughters, Terrie A. (Mike) White, Michele R. Desporte; son,...
Fred Draper
Jun 15, 2011
Fredrick “Fred” Draper Formerly of Gulfport Ms. currently from Fort Lauderdale Fl. Born 9/15/56. Passed into the eternal light with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ 6/15/11 He is survived by his long time life’s partner George “Skip” Panse and their Cocker Spaniel Kassie. Fred was devoted to his beloved sainted Mother Genevieve and his Daddy Gerald Draper of Gulfport....
Karen Elizabeth Dennis
Jun 15, 2011
Karen Elizabeth Dennis, 49, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Dennis was retired from the Biloxi V.A. She had been a member of Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast in Biloxi for 30 years and was "Aunt B' for the Children's Church. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Preston "David"...
Gerald Davis
Jun 15, 2011
Gerald Ray "Jerry" Davis, age 81, of Vancleave, MS. passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in D'Iberville, MS. Jerry was born in Seminary, MS. and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 35 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during the Korean Conflict and was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi....
Fred Draper
Jun 15, 2011
Fred Draper, September 15, 1956 ~ June 15, 2011, beloved son, brother, and partner left this earth to join our heavenly father on Wednesday morning. Freddie was an inspiration to all of us, and was loved by so many people. Freddie was the type of person and friend everybody wanted to know. He always had a smile on his face...
Thomas F Peltier
Jun 15, 2011
Mr. Tommy Peltier, age 59, of Moss Point, MS., died Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in Moss Point. Mr. Peltier was a native of Waggaman, Louisiana. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, a member of the Army Air Calvary and a door gunner on a huey gun ship. He was also a member of the American Legion in Gautier. Survivors...
Dave Wesson
Jun 14, 2011
Dave Newton Wesson, 42, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Dave was born in Tokyo, Japan on November 21, 1968. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1986 and attended the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. He was preceded in...
Roy Wayne Hutcherson
Jun 13, 2011
Roy Wayne Hutcherson, 50, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011. Roy was born and raised on the point in Biloxi and from a young age was working hard in our local seafood factories. After high school, Roy attended college to become a nurse's aid. At the age of 23 he learned he had congestive heart failure...
John K. Elmer
Jun 13, 2011
John K. Elmer, 73, of Gulfport, MS, died Monday, June 13, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Elmer was born in New Orleans and had been a resident of Gulfport most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and a member of St. James Catholic Church. He served in the National Guard and was previously associated with his...
Elsie Thomas Stayer
Jun 13, 2011
Mrs. Elsie Thomas Stayer, age 76, of Irvington, KY, went to her heavenly reward on Monday, June 13, 2011. Mrs. Stayer was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs prior to moving to Irvington seven years ago. She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and served during the Korean Conflict. She dedicated her life to serving her family...
Florence Juliette Valk
Jun 11, 2011
Mrs. Juliette "Judy" Valk, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Valk was born in Bayou La Batre, AL and had been a longtime resident of the coast. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Mrs. Valk was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Valk; her...
Charles "Doug" Broome
Jun 11, 2011
Charles Douglas "Doug" Broome, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Doug was born in DeRidder, LA, and had been a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He was the owner/operator of Doug's Dental Lab and a member of the First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. He was an avid fisherman. Doug was preceded in...
Lois Lehmann Tess" Marsalis
Jun 11, 2011
Lois Elizabeth Lehmann Marsalis, age 88, of Gulfport died Saturday, June 11, 2011. Mrs. Marsalis who was known affectionately as "Tess" was born in Hermanville, MS on January 4, 1923, and lived most of her life in Vicksburg. She and her husband moved to Gulfport on 11/11/2000 to be closer to their only daughter and her family. She graduated from...
Marvin Edgar Dougharty, Jr.
Jun 9, 2011
Lt. Col. Marvin E. Dougharty, Jr., Retired U. S. Air Force, 72, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Biloxi. Marvin was born in Crosby, Texas on August 29, 1938. He honorably served in the U. S. Air Force for 23 years. He had been a resident of Biloxi since 1983 after retiring from the military. Marvin was...
Robert Addison Wilson
Jun 7, 2011
Robert "Bob" Addison Wilson, 90, of Biloxi, MS, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Bob was born October 14, 1920 in Bronx, NY. He was the last surviving grandson of 19th Century Hall of Fame power hitter, Dan Brouthers. Growing up in Manhattan and East Orange, NJ, Bob himself was a high school and collegiate tennis champion. Following graduation from...
Louis Bruce Conley
Jun 7, 2011
Louis Bruce Conley of Ocean Springs, passed away at 87 years old on June 7, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Louis was born on October 8, 1923 in Denver, Colorado. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He completed his 21 year military career in the U. S. Air Force. After retirement, he owned several businesses on the...
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