Obituaries
Margaret Louise Ryan-Cornelius
Apr 14, 2011
Mrs. Margaret Louise Ryan-Cornelius, age 87, of Latimer, MS, died Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Biloxi. Mrs. Cornelius was a native of Hattiesburg. She was a resident of Vancleave for the last 60 years. She worked as a professional seamstress for Sol Franks Mensware and for Royal Cleaners. Mrs. Cornelius was preceded in death by her parents, John Wesley and...
Eunice Oxford
Apr 13, 2011
Mrs. Eunice Lloyd Oxford, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Ocean Springs, and has gone to be in the arms of her Lord. Mrs. Oxford was a resident of Ocean Springs for 43 years. She was a homemaker, and a devoted Air Force wife, living all over the world. She was a member of...
Royce Lee Cox
Apr 13, 2011
Royce Lee Cox, 71, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011. Mr. Cox was born in San Benito, TX and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast. Mr. Cox is preceded in death by his parents, William A. and Addie M. Cox; sister, Shirley A. Helm. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Jean Hansen Cox; sons,...
Henry Havens Carter
Apr 12, 2011
Henry Havens Carter (Old Man Carter/Cowboy) was called home on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. Havens was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Wilson Carter; parents, James and Katie Carter; two sisters, Betty J. Jennings and Mary Katherine Austin; and son-in-law, Johnny Busby. He leaves to cherish his memories five children: Henry Clifton Carter, Mary Carter O'Brien, Becky (Bobby) Hooker...
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...
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