Obituaries

Margaret Sims

Margaret Sims

Oct 27, 2010

Mrs. Margaret "Polly" Sims, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sims worked for Dr. Clay E. Easterly as an office nurse for nineteen and a half years. After retiring from there she worked as an office nurse for seven and a half years for Dr. Harrell S. Pace and...

Richard A. Davis

Richard A. Davis

Oct 27, 2010

Richard A. Davis, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Mr. Davis was born March 14, 1930 to Mildred Ferguson and Robert Davis of Newark, Delaware. He joined the USMC and was discharged a corporal. A graduate of Duke University, studied in the Museum of Art in Philadelphia, PA. He worked for G. E. in Syracuse,...

Jesse E. Fox

Jesse E. Fox

Oct 26, 2010

Jesse E. Fox, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Saucier Tuesday, October 26, 2010 after a long battle with bone cancer. He was a WWII Veteran serving in China and India as a member of the 14th Air Force (The Flying Tigers). He also served as Mayor and Justice of the Peace of Speers Borough in Pennsylvania....

Ila Mae Bertucci

Ila Mae Bertucci

Oct 25, 2010

Ila Mae Bertucci, age 90, of Little Elm, TX died Monday, October 25, 2010. Ila Mae was born October 28, 1919 in Biloxi, MS. Ila Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony, of 47 years; her parents, Henry and Aline Manuel; and five brothers, Henry, Oliver, Harold, Sherwood and Glen Manuel. Ila Mae is survived by her daughter,...

Steve Brewer

Steve Brewer

Oct 25, 2010

Steve Brewer, 51, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 25, 2010. Steve was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He worked with his brother for 20 years at Brewer's Auto Repair in Gulfport. Steve was a devoted lifelong Saints fan. His greatest devotion was to his family. Steve gave selflessly to his wife and children who considered...

Sunney Murdock

Sunney Murdock

Oct 24, 2010

Sunney Murdock, 74, of Gulfport Ms, died Sunday, October 24, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. Born to Johnny and Frankie Murdock on January 30, 1936 in Point, TX, he was a native of Fresno, California. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal and the United Nations Service Medal while serving his country in the Korean War. After...

Emma Agnes Santa Cruz Trochesset

Emma Agnes Santa Cruz Trochesset

Oct 24, 2010

Mrs. Emma "Sue" Agnes Trochesset, age 89, of d'Iberville, MS, went to be with the Lord and her loving husband Saturday, October 23, 2010. Sue was born November 5, 1920 and was d'Iberville's first "Ms DHS". She was a blessing to all of those who knew her. She was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother and will be truly missed...

Dusty Spragio Benfield

Dusty Spragio Benfield

Oct 23, 2010

Dusty Spragio Benfield, 63, was born on Ash Wednesday February 19, 1947. She attended Sacred Heart Girls High School and graduated in 1965. She met the love of her life Rick Benfield while singing in the band where he played the drums. They were married on June 18th, 1965 for 40 years until he departed from this world in 2005....

Gary LeLeaux

Gary LeLeaux

Oct 21, 2010

Mr. Gary "Poose" LeLeaux, 64, of Biloxi, MS, has passed on to be with the Lord. He died Thursday, October 21, 2010, in Jackson, MS, at University Medical Center where he was being treated for Acute Leukemia, Mr. LeLeaux worked 18 years as a boat captain for Western Atlas. He loved doing his puzzles every morning and watching Wheel of...

William "Mike" Fitzpatrick

William "Mike" Fitzpatrick

Oct 21, 2010

William Michael "Mike" Fitzpatrick, age 72, of Biloxi, MS, loving husband and devoted father, died suddenly Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. Mike was born in Lexington, KY, on March 28, 1938, the son of Samuel and Alma Fitzpatrick and brother to Yvonne and Peggy and Mary Ann. Mike came to Biloxi, MS where he served in the Air...

Albert Taft, Sr.

Albert Taft, Sr.

Oct 21, 2010

Lt. Albert J. Taft, Sr., USAF, (Ret.), age 90, of Lucedale, MS., died Thursday, October 21, 2010 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Taft was a native of Helena, Montana and was a resident of the Mississippi Coast since 1955. He was a WWII Veteran, a former P.O.W. and was retired from the USAF. Mr. Taft was a lifetime member of the...

Angelina Adamo

Angelina Adamo

Oct 20, 2010

Angelina Governale Adamo, 87 of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Angelina was born December 5, 1922 in Hammond, LA., to John and Rose Governale. Angelina was a Christian woman and loved to talk about The Lord with anyone who would listen. She lived for and her greatest joys were derived from her children,...

Sharen Reichner

Sharen Reichner

Oct 20, 2010

Sharen Reichner, 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Mrs. Reichner was born in Selinsgrove, PA had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 37 years. She worked for many years at KAFB as a personal secretary to the Civilian Personel Officer. She volunteered her time for many years to assist WLOX and the Jerry...

Shirley Rose Covacevich

Shirley Rose Covacevich

Oct 19, 2010

Shirley Rose Pylate Covacevich, 75, passed away Friday, November 19, 2010, at her home in Ocean Springs, MS surrounded by her family. Shirley was a life long resident of the Gulf Coast and loved living on the water. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved cooking and having her family and friends over for gatherings. She...

Betty Lois Hengen

Betty Lois Hengen

Oct 19, 2010

Betty Lois (Gilbert) Hengen, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 with family and the care of Odyssey Hospice. Mrs. Hengen was born on October 6, 1932. Her love and devotion for family will be greatly missed. She was a member of Epworth Methodist Church of Biloxi until Katrina. She then became a...

Jewel Harris

Jewel Harris

Oct 19, 2010

Jewel Harris, 82, of D'Iberville, MS died on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. Mrs. Harris was born in Columbia, MS but had been a longtime resident of D'Iberville. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Harris is preceded in death by her husband, George "Peaches" Harris; parents, John and Minnie Bell Lowery. She is survived by her daughters,...

Robert Joseph Davis

Robert Joseph Davis

Oct 18, 2010

Robert Joseph Davis passed away peacefully on Monday October 18, 2010 in Biloxi, MS. Robert was born in Botavia, NY to Stacy and Lauretta Davis. He served with US Marine Corp during the Vietnam era, he was an avid motorcycle enthusiast as well as letting everyone know there is only one motorcycle manufacturer, naming his son after this brand HARLEY....

Earlene Reed

Earlene Reed

Oct 17, 2010

Earlene Furr Reed, age 72 of Vancleave, MS., died on Sunday, October 17, 2010 in Vancleave, MS. Mrs. Reed was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Vancleave since 1960. She was of Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Reed and her parents, Fulton and Bernice Gaudet. In life we loved you...

Duffie Kate "Connie" Powell

Duffie Kate "Connie" Powell

Oct 15, 2010

Mrs. Duffie "Connie" Powell, 79, of Kiefer, OK, died Friday, October 15, 2010, in Tulsa, OK. Mrs. Powell was born in Deatsville, AL and had been a longtime resident of the coast before moving to Oklahoma. She was a very loving, kind and gentle lady who always put others ahead of herself. She was a fine Christian lady and a...

Anna A. "Tina" Levell

Anna A. "Tina" Levell

Oct 14, 2010

Anna A. "Tina" Levell of Ocean Springs, MS died on Thrusday, October 14, 2010. Mrs. Levell was a member of the Altar Society, Steel Magnolias and Jolly Travelers. She was retired from KAFB Exchange. Mrs. Levell was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Levell; parents, Anthony Faucetta...