Obituaries
Franklin Ruben Fayard
Apr 9, 2010
Mr. Franklin R. Fayard, 90, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, April 9, 2010, in Biloxi. Mr. Fayard was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a carpenter. He was most pleased with the work he did as a foreman on the construction of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Sheraton Hotel...
Robert Lane Watters
Apr 9, 2010
Robert Lane Watters, age 83, of Gulfport, died Friday, April 9, 2010 in Gulfport. He was born in Wilmington, NC and had been a resident of Gulfport for over 35 years. He served in the Merchant Marines and in the U.S. Army as a pilot. He also served as Command Pilot in the Civil Air Patrol for several decades. He...
Gloria Halat
Apr 9, 2010
Mrs. Gloria Viator Halat of Biloxi, MS passed away April 9, 2010 in Ocean Springs, MS. Gloria was born and raised in New Iberia LA but always enjoyed spending her summers in Biloxi with relatives beginning when she was a teenager. Biloxi is where she met and married her husband Mike whom she was married to for 45 years. Gloria...
Josephine Toche
Apr 8, 2010
Mrs. Josephine H. Toche, age 84, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Vancleave. Mrs. Toche was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who loved to spend time in her swing on her porch in Ocean Springs with her family. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. She is preceded in death by her...
Walter Russell Sharkey
Apr 8, 2010
Walter Russell Sharkey, 46, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, April 8, 2010. In 2005, Walter came to Biloxi to assist our city in the recovery process from Hurricane Katrina. He was known as "Sarge" to the homeless/street community of Biloxi where he remained until his death. Sarge, you were a generous soul, true to your faith, and an honorable...
Edward James Davis
Apr 8, 2010
Edward “Eddie” Davis was born in Springfield VT on March 24, 1925 to Theodore and Anna Davis and died on April 8, 2010. Eddie attended Springfield schools until 1943 when he enlisted in the US Navy, taking the Coop course at Fellows Gear Shaper. During WWII, Eddie served on an LST (a troop and vehicle landing ship), making the D-Day...
Rondo Westbrook Barksdale, Sr.
Apr 7, 2010
The coast community was saddened to learn of the recent death of Rondo Westbrook Barksdale, Sr. Mr. Barksdale, age 59, was born on February 6, 1951, in Jackson, MS. and had resided for most of his adult life in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a prominent real estate broker in Jackson County for many years and his expert service in...
Paula Faye Necaise
Apr 6, 2010
Paula Faye Necaise, age 62, left this life on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of the Crane Creek Community and a member of Crane Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Berta Faye Hariel. She is survived by her husband, Douglas James Necaise, two daughters, LeAnne (Darrin) Peterson and DeAnna (Jimmy) Wedworth;...
Jackie Lockett
Apr 6, 2010
Jackie Lockett, 76, of Biloxi, MS went to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 6, 2010. Mrs. Lockett was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a member of the Tuesday Afternoon Coffee Club and she volunteered at Biloxi Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lockett loved cooking and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...
Wayne H. Stone, Sr.
Apr 4, 2010
Wayne H. Stone, Sr., 89, of Biloxi, MS died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mr. Stone was a native of Hillsboro, MS and a resident of Biloxi since 1964. He was retired from the US Navy and Biloxi VA. Mr. Stone was a member of the North Bay VFW #6731 and also of Beauvior United Methodist Church. He is preceded...
Ronald E. Gibson
Apr 4, 2010
Ronald E. Gibson, 67, of Picayune, MS died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Graveside Srv: Thurs., 4/8/10, 12:30 pm, Biloxi National. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Howard Ave., Biloxi. 228-374-5650
Leah Louise Walden Triplett
Apr 4, 2010
Leah Louise Walden Triplett, 50, of Biloxi, MS died on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Mrs. Triplett was born in New Orleans, LA on March 1, 1960. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School and had an Associate Degree in applied science in human services from MGCCC. Mrs. Triplett was an Ordained Minister. She enjoyed anything to do with weddings...
Dara E. Aronson
Apr 3, 2010
Dara E. Aronson, 37, of Gulfport, MS died on Sat., 4/3/10 . Memorial Srv.: Friday, April 9, 2010 from 1-3:00 p.m. at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, Howard Ave., Biloxi. 228-374-5650
Martha Helen Sims Bradley
Apr 3, 2010
Mrs. Martha Helen Sims Bradley, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bradley was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She left behind many friends who will miss her dearly. The many loving...
Betty Ruth Knesal`
Apr 2, 2010
Mrs. Betty Ruth Knesal, 83, of Biloxi, died Friday, April 2, 2010, in Biloxi. "As my soul starts on its final journey I want to express my love and appreciation to those who have helped me in this vale of tears. First I thank Almighty God for allowing me to be born into my precious faith in this wonderful country....
Thomas M. Kennedy, Sr.
Apr 1, 2010
Thomas (Tommy) Morgan Kennedy, Sr., 82, a life-long resident of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2010 surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born in Biloxi on February 18, 1928 to the late Beatrice Hardisty Kennedy and William Patrick Kennedy, Jr. With a love for adventure, he was an avid sailor, yachtsman and private airplane...
Jean Catherine Whitlock
Mar 31, 2010
Mrs. Jean Catherine Murphy Whitlock, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS., crossed over to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 31, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Jean was born on January 5, 1934, in Kosciusko, MS., to the late Ollie Gerald and Maude Murphy. She was married to the late Bache McEvers Whitlock and they had two sons, Christopher Emmet Whitlock...
Lisa Marie Hack Timmerman
Mar 31, 2010
Mrs. Lisa Marie Hack Timmerman, 35, of Cameron, NC died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Cameron. Lisa is a graduate of St. John Catholic High School and Central Carolina College. She was a registered nurse who worked at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Lisa was a loving wife, devoted mother, wonderful daughter and great friend. Lisa was preceded...
Rose Marie Kolich
Mar 31, 2010
Rose Kolich, 72, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Ocean Springs Hospital after a long illness. She was born on March 20, 1938, the only child of John and Alma Kolich, both deceased. She attended Sacred Heart Academy where she earned the title of "Miss Sacred Heart". Rose graduated from the University of Southern MS earning...
Merrit Sylvair "Pic" Firmin
Mar 27, 2010
Mr. Merrit Sylvair "Pic" Firmin, 69, of Gulfport, MS, died Saturday, March 27, 2010, in Gulfport. Mr. Firmin was born in Avoylles Parish, LA and grew up in Vidalia, LA. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1976. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and nominated as "Airman of The Month" for two consecutive...
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