Obituaries

Lois Evora Kates

Lois Evora Kates

Jul 14, 2011

Mrs. Lois E. Kates, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, July 14, 2011. Mrs. Kates was born in Corinth, MS and had been a longtime resident of the coast. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Kates was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Horce and Dovie Chandler Childers; sisters, Carolyn Childers and Wanda Kay Childers; and brothers,...

Michael Sean Rucinski

Michael Sean Rucinski

Jul 13, 2011

Michael Sean Rucinski, age 40, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Michael was a loving father. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He had a great sense of humor and was very handy. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mills Rucinski; his daughters, Elizabeth Anne Rucinski and Victoria Marie Rucinski;...

Raymond J. Hudachek

Raymond J. Hudachek

Jul 12, 2011

Raymond J. Hudachek, June 24, 1926 – July 12, 2011 Raymond J. Hudachek, born June 24, 1926 in Iowa City, Iowa died at his home in Ocean Springs, MS on July 12, 2011. He was a resident of Ocean Springs and a member of St. Alphonsus parish since 1963. He was 85 years old. Ray was preceded in death by...

Mary Frances Thomas

Mary Frances Thomas

Jul 12, 2011

Mary Frances Thomas, 85, of Wiggins, MS died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Mrs. Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of the Eastern Star and she was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Thomas was and will always be loved by her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Russell H....

Elwood Cavalier

Elwood Cavalier

Jul 12, 2011

Elwood (Woody) Anthony Cavalier, 76, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Gulfport. He was a native of Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where he had been involved in fundraising activities for many, many years. He was employed with the Veterans Administration, having retired from there in 1989 after 30 years...

Samuel G. Baker

Samuel G. Baker

Jul 11, 2011

Mr. Samuel G. Baker, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, July 11, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Baker was born on November 11, 1928, in McCune, Kansas. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as a S/Sgt. after twenty years of service. He also worked and retired from the Veterans Administration in Biloxi....

Donald John Batia, Sr.

Donald John Batia, Sr.

Jul 11, 2011

Donald John Batia, Sr., 75, of Vancleave and former resident of Ocean Springs joined his heavenly father on July 11, 2011. Donald was born in Biloxi, MS on January 28, 1936. He is the beloved husband of Ann Webb Batia and father to four children; Lisa Batia (Rick Owen), Sherri Vaughn (David), Donald Batia, Jr. (Jerri), Greg Batia and companion...

Jackie M. Messer

Jackie M. Messer

Jul 10, 2011

Jackie Merhle Messer, 45, of Gulfport, MS died on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Jackie was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of the V.F.W. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Jon M. Messer, Sr. Jackie is survived by his daughters, Ann Marie and Amy Lynn Messer both of...

Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais

Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais

Jul 10, 2011

Mrs. Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Langlinais was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very dedicated to her children, enjoyed cooking for her family and for whoever wanted to come and eat. Survivors include her husband of a lifetime, Joseph Langlinais...

Jackie Merhle Messer

Jackie Merhle Messer

Jul 10, 2011

Jackie Merhle Messer, 45, of Gulfport, MS died on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Jackie was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of the V.F.W. He was of the Lutheran faith He is preceded in death by his father, Jon M. Messer, Sr. Jackie is survived by his daughters, Ann Marie and Amy Lynn Messer both of...

Ethelynn C. Swan

Ethelynn C. Swan

Jul 9, 2011

Ethelynn Cooper Swan of Holly Bluff, Biloxi, passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, in Ocean Springs Hospital of complications of congestive heart failure, which she had battled for years. She was 89 years old. Born in Tillamook, Oregon, she moved to North Biloxi with her family when she was six. Her father, Lee Cooper, was a native of Oregon,...

Ricky Lynn Andrews

Ricky Lynn Andrews

Jul 8, 2011

Ricky Lynn Andrews, age 58 of Gulfport died July 8, 2011 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his father Boyce B. Andrews. Survived by his mother Doris B. Andrews and his brother Kenny Andrews both of Gulfport. Arrangements handled by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport. View and Sign the register at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Agnes Jeanette Trosclair

Agnes Jeanette Trosclair

Jul 8, 2011

Mrs. Agnes Jeanette Trosclair, 75, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, in Diamondhead. Mrs. Trosclair was born in Heron Bay, AL and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 55 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was totally devoted to her family. She was of the Pentecostal faiith. Mrs. Trosclair was preceded...

Patrick Edmond Williams

Patrick Edmond Williams

Jul 7, 2011

Patrick "Pat" Williams, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, July 7, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Pat was born in Ocean Springs and remained a lifelong resident. He retired chief of the Ocean Springs Fire Dept. after 28 years of service. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and mentor....

Aaron "Daley" Garlotte

Aaron "Daley" Garlotte

Jul 7, 2011

Aaron Daley Garlotte was born August 19, 1957 and was called home on July 7, 2011. Aaron "Daley" was a resident of D'Iberville his entire life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin and stamp collecting. He is preceded in death by his parents, Berley & Mary Jeanette Garlotte and his only son Aaron Bruce Garlotte. He leaves to cherish his memories...

David Anthony Mitchell

David Anthony Mitchell

Jul 7, 2011

David Anthony Mitchell, 78, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, July 7, 2011. Mr. Mitchell lived in Monroe, GA for 20 years before retiring to the Gulf Coast. He worked for over 34 years with the Georgia Dept. of Transportation as head of the Geotechnical Division. After retirement he continued as a private enviromental engineer. Mr. Mitchell was a member...

Thomas Vanoy Hutcherson

Thomas Vanoy Hutcherson

Jul 5, 2011

Thomas Vanoy Hutcherson, III, age 32 of Gulfport, died Tuesday, July 5, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born in Pascagoula and was a resident of the Coast for most of his life. He was a member of Free Will Baptist Church and was employed at Taber Extrusions in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah Hutcherson. He...

Charles Glenn Battaya, Sr.

Charles Glenn Battaya, Sr.

Jul 4, 2011

Mr. Charles Glenn Battaya, Sr., 60, of D'Iberville, MS, died Monday, July 4, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Battaya was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He worked as a welder in shipbuilding and he was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred F. Battaya, Sr., and a brother,...

Floy Bennett

Floy Bennett

Jul 4, 2011

Ms. Floy Bennett, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, July 4, 2011, in Biloxi. Ms. Bennett was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of Beauvoir United Methodist Church and retired from Biloxi V A Medical Center after 25 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and India Adair Bennett;...

Charles C. "Chuck" Green

Charles C. "Chuck" Green

Jul 4, 2011

Mr. Charles C. "Chuck" Green, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Green was a resident of Okeechobee, FL. for over twenty years prior to moving to Ocean Springs a year ago. He retired from the Air Force and continued his work as Fire Chief with Civil Service. Survivors...