Obituaries

Alfred A. Baugh

Alfred A. Baugh

Jul 17, 2011

Alfred A. "Arty" Baugh Jr., 56, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on July 17, 2011, in BIloxi, MS. Mr. Baugh is a native and lifelong resident of North Biloxi. He worked for Dupont for over 20years. He loved the outdoors and football, but mostly the time spent with his family. He loved his grandaughter Aleighna, whose smile filled his heart....

Susan Ann Riddle

Susan Ann Riddle

Jul 16, 2011

Susan Ann Riddle, 60, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Susan was born to Gene and Dorothy Dill, and married to Mark Riddle on January 3, 1970 in Childersburg, Alabama. Sue was a coast resident for 30 years. Susan retired from the Social Security Administration in Biloxi in 2006. She was also a Martial Arts Instructor where...

Thelma Alice Swanzy Hall

Thelma Alice Swanzy Hall

Jul 16, 2011

Mrs. Thelma Swanzy Hall, 86, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, July 16, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Hall, a former resident of Jackson, MS, was born in Biloxi and had been a resident of the coast since 2010. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson. "She was a loving wife and the...

Peter Matre Radich, Jr.

Peter Matre Radich, Jr.

Jul 15, 2011

Peter M. Radich Jr., age 87, of d'Iberville MS, passed away Friday, July 15, 2011, in Biloxi. Mr. Radich was born March 2, 1924, in Biloxi, MS. He served in the US Navy during WWII from July 1941 to October 1945, where he served aboard the Destroyer USS Madison as Gunners Mate, and also on numerous other ships. Mr. Radich's...

Anthony Joseph Martino, III

Anthony Joseph Martino, III

Jul 15, 2011

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Joseph Martino, III, 71, of D'Iberville, MS, died peacefully Friday, July 15, 2011, at his home surrounded by many loved ones. Tony was born May 23, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. His life was one lived for and guided by providing happiness for those around him. Quickly assuming the role of father...

James Howard Clack

James Howard Clack

Jul 15, 2011

TSgt. James Howard Clack 41, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, July 15, 2011, in Biloxi. TSgt. Clack was born in Baton Rouge, LA, and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 15 years. He was a veteran of the U. S Army and currently serving in the MS Air National Guard. He enjoyed hunting and...

Wayne Bernard Varner

Wayne Bernard Varner

Jul 15, 2011

Wayne B. Varner, 75, of Grand Bay, AL passed away and went to see his Father on Friday, July 15, 2011 in Pascagoula. Wayne was born August 2, 1935 in Beliot, WI. He worked offshore for most of his life for Seacore/Grahams Offshore. He loved fishing, football, great fan of Nascars, Matt Kenseth and deeply loved his children and grandchildren....

Lois Evora Kates

Lois Evora Kates

Jul 14, 2011

Mrs. Lois E. Kates, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, July 14, 2011. Mrs. Kates was born in Corinth, MS and had been a longtime resident of the coast. She was of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Kates was preceded in death by her husband, parents, Horce and Dovie Chandler Childers; sisters, Carolyn Childers and Wanda Kay Childers; and brothers,...

Michael Sean Rucinski

Michael Sean Rucinski

Jul 13, 2011

Michael Sean Rucinski, age 40, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 in Ocean Springs. Michael was a loving father. He was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors. He had a great sense of humor and was very handy. Survivors include his wife, Mary Mills Rucinski; his daughters, Elizabeth Anne Rucinski and Victoria Marie Rucinski;...

Raymond J. Hudachek

Raymond J. Hudachek

Jul 12, 2011

Raymond J. Hudachek, June 24, 1926 – July 12, 2011 Raymond J. Hudachek, born June 24, 1926 in Iowa City, Iowa died at his home in Ocean Springs, MS on July 12, 2011. He was a resident of Ocean Springs and a member of St. Alphonsus parish since 1963. He was 85 years old. Ray was preceded in death by...

Mary Frances Thomas

Mary Frances Thomas

Jul 12, 2011

Mary Frances Thomas, 85, of Wiggins, MS died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011. Mrs. Thomas was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of the Eastern Star and she was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Thomas was and will always be loved by her family and friends. She is preceded in death her husband, Russell H....

Elwood Cavalier

Elwood Cavalier

Jul 12, 2011

Elwood (Woody) Anthony Cavalier, 76, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in Gulfport. He was a native of Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church where he had been involved in fundraising activities for many, many years. He was employed with the Veterans Administration, having retired from there in 1989 after 30 years...

Samuel G. Baker

Samuel G. Baker

Jul 11, 2011

Mr. Samuel G. Baker, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, July 11, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Baker was born on November 11, 1928, in McCune, Kansas. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as a S/Sgt. after twenty years of service. He also worked and retired from the Veterans Administration in Biloxi....

Donald John Batia, Sr.

Donald John Batia, Sr.

Jul 11, 2011

Donald John Batia, Sr., 75, of Vancleave and former resident of Ocean Springs joined his heavenly father on July 11, 2011. Donald was born in Biloxi, MS on January 28, 1936. He is the beloved husband of Ann Webb Batia and father to four children; Lisa Batia (Rick Owen), Sherri Vaughn (David), Donald Batia, Jr. (Jerri), Greg Batia and companion...

Jackie M. Messer

Jackie M. Messer

Jul 10, 2011

Jackie Merhle Messer, 45, of Gulfport, MS died on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Jackie was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of the V.F.W. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Jon M. Messer, Sr. Jackie is survived by his daughters, Ann Marie and Amy Lynn Messer both of...

Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais

Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais

Jul 10, 2011

Mrs. Patricia Ann Seymour Langlinais, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, July 10, 2011, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Langlinais was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was very dedicated to her children, enjoyed cooking for her family and for whoever wanted to come and eat. Survivors include her husband of a lifetime, Joseph Langlinais...

Jackie Merhle Messer

Jackie Merhle Messer

Jul 10, 2011

Jackie Merhle Messer, 45, of Gulfport, MS died on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Jackie was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of the V.F.W. He was of the Lutheran faith He is preceded in death by his father, Jon M. Messer, Sr. Jackie is survived by his daughters, Ann Marie and Amy Lynn Messer both of...

Ethelynn C. Swan

Ethelynn C. Swan

Jul 9, 2011

Ethelynn Cooper Swan of Holly Bluff, Biloxi, passed away Saturday morning, July 9, 2011, in Ocean Springs Hospital of complications of congestive heart failure, which she had battled for years. She was 89 years old. Born in Tillamook, Oregon, she moved to North Biloxi with her family when she was six. Her father, Lee Cooper, was a native of Oregon,...

Ricky Lynn Andrews

Ricky Lynn Andrews

Jul 8, 2011

Ricky Lynn Andrews, age 58 of Gulfport died July 8, 2011 in Gulfport. Preceded in death by his father Boyce B. Andrews. Survived by his mother Doris B. Andrews and his brother Kenny Andrews both of Gulfport. Arrangements handled by Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport. View and Sign the register at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Agnes Jeanette Trosclair

Agnes Jeanette Trosclair

Jul 8, 2011

Mrs. Agnes Jeanette Trosclair, 75, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, in Diamondhead. Mrs. Trosclair was born in Heron Bay, AL and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past 55 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was totally devoted to her family. She was of the Pentecostal faiith. Mrs. Trosclair was preceded...