Obituaries

Alexander (Alex) Louis Ruiz, Jr.

Alexander (Alex) Louis Ruiz, Jr.

Feb 6, 2012

Alexander (Alex) Louis Ruiz Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, February 6, 2012, at the age of 85. He was a loving husband to A’lice (Lecie) Ruiz for 63 years, loving brother to Gerry Ruiz (Camille), Gregory Ruiz and Ruth Hernandez. He was a cherished Uncle to many nieces and nephews, his Biloxi gang called him “NuNu”...

Natalie Hawley Thomas

Natalie Hawley Thomas

Feb 5, 2012

Natalie Hawley Thomas, age 48, of Biloxi, MS., died Sunday, February 5, 2012, in Biloxi. Natalie was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was loving and caring to her children and grandchildren and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe P. Hawley. Survivors include her husband, Danny Thomas, daughter,...

Infant Maddilynn Marie Simmons

Infant Maddilynn Marie Simmons

Feb 5, 2012

Infant Maddilynn Marie Simmons, 15 weeks old, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Sunday morning, February 5, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Maddilynn was a very young and pretty little girl. She was such a happy baby who never cried. She was always laughing and filled our hearts with joy and love. The loved ones she left behind include her mother,...

Ollie M. Cox

Ollie M. Cox

Feb 5, 2012

Ollie M. Cox, 95, of Ocean Springs, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2012. Mrs. Cox was a native of Biloxi, MS and a resident of Ocean Springs, MS for the past 35 years. She was employed with Kuljis Drug Store in Biloxi for 22 years and a member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly, Biloxi, MS. She...

Mildred Lorene Gunderson

Mildred Lorene Gunderson

Feb 4, 2012

Mildred Lorene Gunderson, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Mrs. Gunderson, known and loved as “Gunny” celebrated her 89th birthday on November 5, 2011. She was born in Blue Field, WV, but spent most of her life in Biloxi and later moved to Ocean Springs in 1997. Mrs. Gunderson...

Catherine Velma Lehman Conner

Catherine Velma Lehman Conner

Feb 4, 2012

Mrs. Catherine Velma Lehman Conner, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012, at the age of 91, in Biloxi. Catherine and her twin sister, Charlotte, were born and raised in La Place, Illinois. In June of 1942 Catherine married her junior high school sweetheart, Wendall Conner. His career in the U. S. Air Force took them all over...

Carl Louis Souser

Carl Louis Souser

Feb 4, 2012

Carl Louis Souser, age 55, of Gautier died Saturday, February 4, 2012 in Gautier. Mr Souser graduated with a degree in Marketing from T.C.U. in Fort Worth ,TX and Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. He practiced law on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over ten years. Mr. Souser is preceded in death by his father, David Henry Souser. He...

John Shaughnessy Dubuisson

John Shaughnessy Dubuisson

Feb 4, 2012

John Shaughnessy "Shawn" Dubuisson died on February 4, 2012, in Gulfport, MS, surrounded by his loving family. Shawn was preceded in death by his father Cecil R. Dubuisson and his grandparents, Harold and Loretta Dubuisson and Guy and Elizabeth Casper. He is survived by his mother Margaret Dubuisson and his beloved children Nicholas (Cara) Dubuisson, Kelsey (Nick) Whicker and Cecilia...

Belinda Marie Snyder

Belinda Marie Snyder

Feb 4, 2012

Belinda Marie Snyder, 62, of Gulfport died Sunday, February 4, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born August 6, 1949 the daughter, of Frances Trader and the late Ernest Trader Senior. She is survived by a brother, James Lee Trader of Tennessee, brother, Hugh Trader of Havlock, NC; a sister, Scarlett Snyder of Gulfport, sister, Connie Smith of Lake Charles, LA,...

Joycelyn T. Milam

Joycelyn T. Milam

Feb 4, 2012

Joycelyn T. Milam, 55, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Saturday, February 4, 2012. Mrs. Milam was born on August 08, 1956. She was a native of Greenville, MS, and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for 30 years. She was a member of The First Baptist Church in Ocean Springs and a former volunteer and manager of “The...

Donna Christine Webber

Donna Christine Webber

Feb 3, 2012

Donna Christine Webber, age 41, of Gulfport joined the angels on Friday, February 3, 2012 in Gulfport. Donna lived on the Coast all of her life and graduated from Harrison Central High School. She worked at the main branch of Hancock Bank for twelve years. Donna was a lover of animals and donated her time and talent photographing animals at...

Charles Gary "Uncle Buddy" Conn

Charles Gary "Uncle Buddy" Conn

Feb 3, 2012

Charles Gary “Uncle Buddy” Conn, 80, of Gulfport, died Friday, February 3, 2012. Mr. Conn was a charter member of Extended Hands Assembly of God Church in Gulfport and was greatly involved in southern gospel music until his death. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Conn; sister, Joy Boykin, and brother, Jerry Conn. Survivors include his two...

J. P. Marsh

J. P. Marsh

Feb 3, 2012

J.P. Marsh, age 71 of Saucier died Friday, February 3, 2012 in Gulfport. Mr. Marsh was owner, Rodeo’s Boot Outlet, formerly President Acme Boot Retail, formerly President Johnston and Murphy Retail. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruel Marsh and Mattie Lott Marsh. He is survived by his wife, Judy Marsh of Saucier; a daughter, Suzanne M. Pearson...

Idamarie Gilbert Noel

Idamarie Gilbert Noel

Feb 2, 2012

Idamarie Gilbert Noel, 60, of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with her heavenly Father and family on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Mrs. Noel was a native of Ocean Springs. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Theresa Kordek Gilbert; grandparents, Frank and Ulane Broussard Kordek. Mrs. Noel is survived by her husband of 35 years,...

Robert F. "Bob" Newell

Robert F. "Bob" Newell

Feb 2, 2012

Robert F. “Bob” Newell, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. Mr. Newell was born in Tarrytown, NY and had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1979. He was a MSgt in the Air Force. He served during the Vietnam Conflict and retired after 24 years of service. Mr. Newell was employed with The...

Larry Alan Covington

Larry Alan Covington

Feb 2, 2012

Larry Alan Covington passed away Thursday evening, February 2, 2012. Larry was born in Pensacola, FL and spent his youth in Fairhope, AL. He served in the United States Marine Corps with time spent in Okinawa, Japan. Through his thirty-two year employment with Nabisco as a sales representative, he was affectionately known as “the cookie man”. Larry was preceded in...

Goldia Mae DeHart Hayden

Goldia Mae DeHart Hayden

Feb 2, 2012

Goldia Mae DeHart Hayden, Age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, February 2, 2012 at GreenBriar Nursing Center in D’Iberville, MS. Mrs. Hayden was born April 2, 1918 in Grayson County Kentucky. She graduated from Yeaman High School in 1936 and attended Spencerian Commercial College in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a native of the coast since 1960. She was...

Randall Lee Mohr

Randall Lee Mohr

Feb 2, 2012

Randall L. Mohr, 57, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Ocean Springs Hospital. The cause of death was diabetes and Lung cancer. Randy was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to John H. and Sharon R. Mohr. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1972. He was active in football, swimming, wrestling and detention. After graduation he was...

Mary  Catherine Simon Ryan

Mary Catherine Simon Ryan

Feb 2, 2012

Mary Catherine Simon Ryan, 76, of Biloxi, passed away on February 3, 2012. Mary was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a bookkeeper at Howard Memorial and Suarez Seafood and a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral. She is preceded in death by parents, Joe Simon, Jr. and Mary Garza, and her sister, Gloria Wagner. Survivors include her son, Shaun...

Mary T. Blackledge

Mary T. Blackledge

Feb 1, 2012

Mary T. Blackledge, age 84, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born in Petal and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1952. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Gulfport and WMU where she was a former president. She was also a Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was preceded in...