Obituaries
Jefferson "Jeff" Kontur
Jun 6, 2011
Jefferson Kontur, aka Jeff or JD 36, of Biloxi passed away on Monday, June 6, 2011 in Pearl, He was born in Gulfport September 9, 1974. Jeff was a devoted, loving father, son, brother, and good friend to many and will be sadly missed by all that knew him. He leaves to cherish his memories to his son, Colby Kontur...
Robert Hansford Tyler
Jun 5, 2011
Robert Hansford Tyler, 57, of Biloxi, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 5th, 201l, in Gulfport. He was born in 1953, in McComb, Mississippi, the second son of Margie Fairchild and William Riley Tyler, Sr. He was a graduate of McComb High School and was elected as Governor of Boys State in 1971. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Millsaps College and...
H. F Fountain, Jr.
Jun 5, 2011
H. F. "Buddy" Fountain, Jr., 86, of Ocean Springs, died June 5, 2011. Buddy was born and raised in Biloxi and was a retired architect, having practiced for 55 years on the Coast. His design work consisted of over 500 projects, some of which include the Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, Our Lady of Fatima Church, Singing River Hospital System,...
Delia M. Brown
Jun 4, 2011
Delia M. Brown, age 89, of Long Beach, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 in Gulfport. She was born in Chazy, New York and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 28 years. She was an avid reader and spent many hours crocheting afghans for family and friends who also enjoyed her fabulous cooking. She was a...
Samuel Necaise, III
Jun 3, 2011
Mr. Samuel Necaise, III, 65, of Kiln, MS, died Friday, June 3, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Necaise was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of the coast for the past 25 years. He was a retired high school band director and a Hancock County deputy sheriff. Mr. Necaise was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel...
Mary Lena Newman
Jun 3, 2011
Mary Helena "Lena" Marinovich Newman, 91, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in Biloxi. The Lord cares deeply when his loved ones die. Psalm 116:15 A lifelong resident of Biloxi, she was a loving wife, parent, grandparent, great grandparent, also an accomplished seamstress, cook and gardener. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,...
Jeanette Shaul
Jun 3, 2011
Jeanette C. Shaul, 93, of the Latimer Community died Friday, June 3, 2011 in Biloxi. Mrs. Shaul was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She was retired from Jackson County Schools and was a member of Latimer Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Shaul was preceded in death by her husband William Thomas Shaul; her two sons Thomas Robert and George...
Amelia Ibele Mandis
Jun 3, 2011
Mrs. Amelia Ibele Mandis, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011, in Biloxi, MS, at the age of 87. Mrs. Mandis was proud to have served Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in its early forming days, and loved every single day she spent working at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. She was most loyal and devoted to her hospital family and...
David Lester Hudson
Jun 2, 2011
Mr. David L. Hudson, 71, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, June 2, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Hudson was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and retired from McElroy Machine & Winch Manufacturing where he was employed as a machinist. He was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church and the N.R.A. Mr....
Patti Pearce Burdine
Jun 2, 2011
Patti Pearce Burdine, 55, of Biloxi, MS went to see her heavenly Father on Thursday, June 2, 2011. Patti was born on September 10, 1955 in Baton Rouge, LA. Patti loved to travel and cherished the simple life. She called Biloxi her home. Family, friends and people were her life. She will be deelpy and dearly missed by all. Rest...
George McDonald Morse
Jun 1, 2011
George McDonald Morse of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2011. He was born in, 1952, in Gulfport, the first son of Anne and Stanford Morse, Jr. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School, the University of Mississippi Law School and the University of Alabama, LLM. He was predeceased by his father, Stanford Morse, Jr., and sister,...
Nelda Jean Irby
Jun 1, 2011
Nelda Jean (Sis) Irby passed away at 80 years old on June 1, 2011, at her granddaughter’s home in Walker, Louisiana. A recent breast cancer survivor, Nelda remained in her home until a couple of months ago when pronounced with pancreatic, lung and liver cancer on February 25th. Chelsa and Charlie and their precious children opened their home to MaMa...
Thomas Eli "Buster" Blades, Sr.
Jun 1, 2011
Mr. Thomas Eli "Buster" Blades, Sr., age 77, of the Fountainbleau Community in Ocean Springs, MS. died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Blades was born in Kentwood, LA. on January 26, 1934. He was a resident of Ocean Springs for 47 years and enjoyed fishing, archeology and bargain shopping. He was a dedicated family man, a caregiver...
Alonzo Lawrence Gabrich, Jr.
May 30, 2011
Alonzo "Paw Paw" "L. G." Gabrich, Jr. 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, May 30, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Gabrich was born April 17, 1919 in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He attended Sacred Heart Academy and was a liflong member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral. He was also a member of the Slavonian Lodge. He retired from civil...
William Clayborn Wilson, Sr.
May 30, 2011
Mr. William Clayborn Wilson, Sr., 89, of Vancleave, died Monday, May 30, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Wilson was born on December 28, 1921. He served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired as a TSgt. Upon retirement, he was an active and successful Realtor in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was also a Mason and...
Vincent John Wescovich III
May 30, 2011
Vincent John Wescovich III, 24, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Monday, May 30, 2011. Vincent was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. He was born on St. Patrick's Day. He loved life and he was a generous person with his time and talent. Vincent was a self-employed boat repairman and he was best known for his paint...
Marie Dora Vuyovich Fayard
May 30, 2011
Marie Vuyovich Fayard, born May 31, 1929, in Biloxi passed away on May 30, 2011 at her home in D'Iberville, MS. A lifelong resident of the Coast, she was past president of St. Theresa's Mother's Club, a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and instrumental in the continued success of "Fayard's pressed and dressed" poboy's. The role she held...
Carolyn Migues Mount
May 30, 2011
Carolyn Migues Mount, 67, of Gulfport, MS died on Monday, May 30, 2011. Ms Mount was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was retired from the civil service at KAFB as a payroll clerk. Ms. Mount was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and Legion of Mary. She is preceded in death by...
Edward Howard Kilgore, Jr.
May 29, 2011
Edward H. Killgore, Jr. passed away quietly on May 29, 2011, surrounded by his loved ones. Ed was an outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting and enjoying the beauty of nature. He served in the United States Navy. He was a poet, philosopher and an avid reader. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward H. Killgore, Sr. and wife...
James Larry Reaves
May 29, 2011
James Larry Reaves, age 58, of Gulfport, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 in Biloxi. He was born in Greenwood, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 20 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, Desert Storm, Persian Gulf and Iraqi Freedom retiring after 23 years. He served 11years as an Independent Duty Corpman providing...
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