Obituaries

Patricia Joachim

Patricia Joachim

Apr 29, 2011

Patricia Ann Joachim of Biloxi, MS, died at peace, in the comfort of family and friends and in the grace and favor of Our Lord on Friday, April 29, 2011. She was 63 years old and had been hospitalized briefly upon losing her courageous eight year battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Patricia S. Joachim....

Sarah C. Provenza

Sarah C. Provenza

Apr 28, 2011

Sarah C. Provenza, 83 of Gulfport, died Thursday April 28, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, Vincent Provenza and mother Camille Portera Provenza; a sister, Josephine P. Hambacher; and brother, Vincent Provenza, Jr. She is survived by a niece, Judy Moore (Buddy); nephews, Tim Hambacher (Cheryl) and Al Henrion; a sister, Rosemary Henrion; brothers, John...

Vinh Van Nguyen

Vinh Van Nguyen

Apr 28, 2011

Vinh Van Nguyen, 67, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Biloxi at 11:20 a.m. Vinh was born in Vietnam on December 29, 1943. He lived a fulfilling life and was loved by his family and friends. He will always be remembered for his love and devotion to his family. He was a man who lived his...

Jimmie Cecil Copeland, Sr.

Jimmie Cecil Copeland, Sr.

Apr 27, 2011

Jimmie (Paw Paw) Copeland, Sr., 77, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Jimmie was a loving father and friend to many, who loved to hunt and fish when he wasn't taking care of his family. He loved his wife, Amelia Copeland, for almost 53 years. He was known to many as "Paw Paw" and around town...

Lee O. Jordan

Lee O. Jordan

Apr 27, 2011

Lee O. Jordan, 75, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1935 in Forrest County, MS. Mr. Jordan was in the Naval Reserves for six years and a PFC in the US Army. He was a graduate of Engineering Flight school in CA, a pilot for Alaska...

Samuel Seymour

Samuel Seymour

Apr 26, 2011

Samuel Howard Seymour, a lifetime Gulf Coast resident, was born February 4, 1919, and passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was an avid fisherman and hunter who provided guidance and wisdom to many. He worked as a rigger at Northrop Grumman Shipyard (Ingalls) from 1942 to 1982 and was the first of four generations...

Joanne Strayham

Joanne Strayham

Apr 26, 2011

Ms. Joanne Lee Strayham, age 32, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, in Biloxi, MS. Ms. Strayham was born on October 15, 1978, in Ocean Springs, MS. and was a native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School in 1996, a graduate of the University of Mississippi, Magna Cum...

Frank Yates Jr.

Frank Yates Jr.

Apr 25, 2011

Frank L. Yates, Jr., age, 86 of Gulfport died Monday, April 25, 2011 in Gulfport. He was born November 28, 1924 in Texas. He attended Texas A&M and he was a Navy Lt. Fighter Pilot serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Yates and daughter, Suanne Coury. He is survived by his wife,...

Rosalie Ingouf Manuel

Rosalie Ingouf Manuel

Apr 25, 2011

Rosalie Ingouf Manuel, age 66, passed away peacefully in her home April 25, 2011. Her final days were spent surrounded by the love and affection of family and friends. Rosalie was born August 21, 1944 in Shreveport, LA. She graduated from St. Vincent Academy and received her B.S. from Louisiana State University. Following college graduation she moved to and resided...

Charles Martin Shepard, III

Charles Martin Shepard, III

Apr 24, 2011

Commander Charles Martin Shepard, III, 90 of Gulfport, Mississippi died peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 from natural causes. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on September 9, 1920. He was married to Shirley Delmas on August 7, 2004. He was a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy at New London, CT. He was a veteran of World...

Dr. Lionel Eleuterius

Dr. Lionel Eleuterius

Apr 24, 2011

Lionel Numa Eleuterius, died at sunrise on Easter morning, Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born on Christmas day in 1936, to Lionel Adam and Martha Tiblier Eleuterius in the Point Cadet area of Biloxi, Mississippi. Lionel attended Biloxi schools and had especially fond memories of his classmates in the 1956 graduating class. At Biloxi High School he received the...

Frank Joseph Joy

Frank Joseph Joy

Apr 23, 2011

Mr. Frank Joseph Joy, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, April 23, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Joy was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a longtime resident of the coast. He was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Northside Assembly of God Church. Mr. Joy was preceded in death by his...

Harold Mayfield

Harold Mayfield

Apr 23, 2011

Harold Manning Mayfield, Jr., born in Ocean Springs, MS. on July 17, 1932, departed this life to his eternal home on Saturday April 23, 2011. At the time of his death he was at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Harold graduated from Elizabeth Keyes High School. He began working at Trilby’s Restaurant at the age of 14....

Barbara "Jan" Johnston

Barbara "Jan" Johnston

Apr 22, 2011

Mrs. Barbara "Jan" Johnston, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS., died on Friday, April 22, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Johnston was born in Fort Worth, TX. She lived most of her life in Jackson, MS., with her latter years in Columbus, MS., and was a resident of the coast since 1987. She was formerly employed with the Lowndes County...

Herman LaFayette "Buddy" Dawkins

Herman LaFayette "Buddy" Dawkins

Apr 22, 2011

H.L. Buddy Dawkins, Sr., 85, of Biloxi, formerly of Leland, died April 22, 2011 at his home after a short illness. He was born September 24, 1925 in Birmingham, Alabama the son of Otto Charles Dawkins and Sarah Langston Dawkins. In 1936, Buddy moved to the Delta with his family where he was raised in the Presbyterian Church. Upon his...

Leonard "Lenny" John Maillho

Leonard "Lenny" John Maillho

Apr 22, 2011

Mr Leonard "Lenny" John Maillho, 62, of Diamondhead, Ms. entered into eternal life, Friday, April 22, 2011. His final days were spent surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Mr Maillho was Vice President of Adminstration at V.T. Halter Marine, where he was employed for 19 years. He received his marketing degree in 1971 from the University Of...

Ginger Lashley

Ginger Lashley

Apr 22, 2011

Ginger Lynn Galloway Lashley, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, died April 22, 2011. She was born October 11, 1960, in Iuka, MS. She grew up and attended schools throughout the United States due to her dad’s career in the U. S. Navy. Ginger graduated from Kellam High School in Virginia Beach, VA, and attended Southwest Florida Community College in...

Eunice Marie Sonnier

Eunice Marie Sonnier

Apr 21, 2011

Eunice Marie Sonnier, 85, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. Mrs. Sonnier was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a volunteer at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sonnier was also a member of Nativity Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. She is preceded in death by her husband, Hypolite "Biscuit" Sonnier; daughter, Shirley Therkelsen; son, Robert...

Edward "Tony" Turner

Edward "Tony" Turner

Apr 21, 2011

Edward "Tony" Turner, 58, of Vancleave died Thursday, April 21, 2011 in Vancleave. Mr. Turner was a native of Arcadia, FL and was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He was owner of Turner AC & Heating. Mr. Turner was preceded in death by his father Edward A. Turner and his step-father Aurleio "Armand" Perez. He is survived by...

Patricia Diane Roberts

Patricia Diane Roberts

Apr 21, 2011

Patti Roberts, 66, passed over in a peaceful sleep on Thursday, April 21st, 2011. Patti was born in Orange County, California, to her parents, Merle & Evelyn Hapes, who also called Gulfport their home. Her father, Merle, was an accomplished football player, both in college, at Ole Miss, and later in the NFL with the New York Giants. In her...