Obituaries
Duane D. Jones
Apr 12, 2011
Duane D. Jones, 81, of Biloxi, MS died on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Mr. Jones was retired from the US Navy after 20 years of service. He also had 10 years in the reserves. Mr. Jones had lived in McLaren, MS for 30 years. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Vallie Jones. Mr. Jones is survived by...
John Martin Boersema
Apr 10, 2011
Mr. John Martin Boersema, 68, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Gulfport. Mr. Boersema was born in Belleville, IL, and had been a resident of the coast since 1982. He owned and operated D.J.'s Automotive Repair in D'Iberville, and he was a driver/trainer for John Fayard Systems. He also drove for Deep South Trucking. He was a...
Shirley Ann Broussard
Apr 10, 2011
Mrs. Shirley "Candy" Broussard, 65, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Biloxi. Mrs. Broussard was born in Baxter, TN and had been a longtime resident of the coast. She was a great people person and a very hard worker. She enjoyed her job at the Grand Casino in Gulfport and she loved tending bar. She enjoyed fishing,...
Wilma Jones Knox
Apr 9, 2011
Wilma Jones Knox Ph.D., age 81 of Biloxi died Saturday April 9, 2011 in Biloxi. Dr. Knox came to Mississippi as a bride in 1956. She has lived in Harrison County ever since (with the exception of two years in Sheridan, WY) Raised in Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis, she received her B.A. (1951) and M.A. (1954) from...
I. Irene Brooks
Apr 9, 2011
Mrs. I. Irene Franklin Hanson Brooks, 85, of D'Iberville, MS, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 9, 2011 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brooks was born July 11, 1925 in Crossroads, Texas and had been a resident of D'Iberville for the past twelve years. She was a loving mother to her family, very caring to her dear friends,...
Jessie D. Dickson
Apr 9, 2011
Mr. Jessie Dewitt Dickson, Jr., age 82, of Biloxi, MS, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 9, 2011, after a long illness. Jessie was born in Lucedale, MS to J. D. and Mollie Dickson, Sr. He spent 30 years working in food service and loved to cook. He was a hardworking man all his life and...
MSgt. Ronald N. Walgamotte, Sr., Ret. U.S.A.F.
Apr 9, 2011
MSgt. Ronald N. Walgamotte, Sr., Retired U. S. Air Force, age 74, of Long Beach, MS, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Chapman Oaks in Long Beach. MSgt. Walgamotte was born in New Orleans, LA, December 15, 1936 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Walgamotte and had been a resident of Ocean Springs many years. He was...
Linda Boyd Black
Apr 8, 2011
Mrs. Linda Boyd Black, age 69, of Biloxi, MS., passed away on Friday, April 8, 2011, in Biloxi, MS. Linda was a longtime resident of the coast. She was involved with her husband, Richard Black, in the music ministry of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly. Richard and Linda met 50 years ago while attending South Eastern Bible College in Lakeland, Florida....
Billy Gene Goodman
Apr 8, 2011
Billy Gene Goodman, 64, of Gulfport, died Friday, April 8, 2011 in Biloxi. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Goodman; two sons, Billy L. Goodman and Roger D. Goodman (Darlene) all of Gulfport; a brother, Johnny Goodman of Ocean Springs; and six grandchildren. A graveside service will he held Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 2:30 p.m. at Biloxi National...
Maycie Elyse Thornton
Apr 8, 2011
Maycie Elyse Thornton, 4 months old, of Woolmarket, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. She was born Decembr 7, 2010 and will be dearly missed. Maycie was preceded in death by her maternal great grandfathers, Orin "Mack" Husley, Jr., Lionel Paige and Von Mason, and her paternal great grandmother, Sandra Kay Thornton. She is survived by her parents, Patrick "Taco"...
Thomas Wayne Williams
Apr 7, 2011
Wayne Williams, age 61, of Long Beach, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Grace Quave. He is survived by his wife, Robin Williams of Long Beach; a daughter, Valarie Williams McFarlin (Danny) of San Antonio, TX; two sons, Michael Williams of Long Beach and Luke Williams (Phyllis) of...
Johnny William Busby
Apr 7, 2011
Mr. Johnny W. Busby, age 47, of Vancleave, MS., died Thursday, April 7, 2011, in Vancleave. He was preceded in death by his father, W.C. Busby, Jr., stepfather, Robert Smith and grandson, Nickolas Pace. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Teresa Busby of Vancleave, MS., two daughters, Amanda Carter and her fiance', Bobby Theriot, both of St. Martin, and...
Joyce Louise Graham
Apr 6, 2011
Mrs. Joyce Louise Tacadena Graham, age 78, slipped away on Wednesday, April 6, 2011, to share her energy and her love with the Lord. MawMaw was born on March 6, 1933, in Fresno, California, to Robert Tacadena and Kathryne Daley. On April 4, 1953, she married the love of her life, Donald R. Graham, and they spent 57 glorious years...
Leo E. Lamelin
Apr 5, 2011
Mr. Leo E. Lamelin, age 82, of Gulfport went home to the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at home with his family. Leo was born in Killingly, CT and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He served in the military and was a Korean and Vietnam veteran. He also worked in the Civil Service and retired and traveled around...
Linda St. Amant Bosarge
Apr 4, 2011
Linda St. Amant Bosarge, 54, of Biloxi, MS died on Monday, April 4, 2011. Mrs. Bosarge was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her husband, David W. Bosarge; son, David J. Bosarge; parents, Emil and Evelyn St. Amant; brothers, Paul, Bryant and Bruce St. Amant. Mrs. Bosarge is survived by her...
Grace Madeline Batia
Apr 4, 2011
Grace Madeline Batia, 84, of D'Iberville, MS died on Monday, April 4, 2011. Mrs. Batia was a member of several local clubs including, Pokeno Club, Senior Citizens of North Bay, Young at Heart Club and Tripoli Club. She was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Batia is preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Batia; parents, Frank...
Mavis Stennis
Apr 4, 2011
Mrs. Mavis Critz Stennis, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS., died on Monday, April 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Stennis was born on May 20, 1937, in Starkville, MS, and was a resident of Ocean Springs and a former resident of Starkville, MS. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded...
Gregory A. Alexander
Apr 4, 2011
Mr. Gregory Achille Alexander, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, April 4, 2011, in St. Martin. Mr. Alexander was born on October 12, 1960 in New Orleans, LA. He was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past three years and a former resident of New Orleans and New York. His entire 30 year career was in the...
John Ely
Apr 4, 2011
Mr. John Ely, age 78, a native of Harleston, Mississippi and longtime resident of Vancleave, Mississippi, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, April 4, 2011. Mr. Ely was born on November 3, 1932 to Melvin H. and Lila J. Ely. He was a longtime, faithful member of First Baptist Church, Vancleave. Mr. John was a loving husband, father,...
C. L. "Smitty" Smith
Apr 4, 2011
C.L. "Smitty" Smith of Biloxi MS passed away at his home on Monday, April 4, 2011. "Smitty" Smith was born on Feb 28, 1947 and was a native of Taylors, SC but came to love and call the Mississippi Gulf Coast and especially Biloxi his home. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Tamera Schulz Smith. He was...
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