Obituaries

Lois Ann Morano

Lois Ann Morano

Oct 30, 2009

Mrs. Lois Ann Morano, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, October 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Morano was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church where she served on the Altar Society. She was thefounder of T.O.P.S. of Ocean Springs over...

Lucy Hope Elliott

Lucy Hope Elliott

Oct 29, 2009

Lucy Hope Elliott, age 64, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 in Gulfport. Lucy was a resident of Gulfport for the past twenty-three years. She was employed by Stephen McAuliffe Family Practice for fifteen years. She was a loving caring person who was totally devoted to her family and she will be missed by all who knew her....

Benjamin Stephen Balinski, Jr.

Benjamin Stephen Balinski, Jr.

Oct 27, 2009

Mr. Benjamin S. Balinski, Jr. age 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Balinski, a resident of the community for 2 years, was a carpenter and did extensive woodworking. He was very active with the St. Anthony's Parish in Blue Ridge, GA., where he was a resident for 25 years. He loved fishing,...

William L. Furlow

William L. Furlow

Oct 26, 2009

Mr. William L. Furlow, age 65, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, October 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Survivors include his longtime caregiver, Patricia Nevis Furlow, stepdaughter, Gail (James) McClure, son, Chris (Dena) Furlow, brother, Robert (Nancy) Furlow, two grandchildren, Tristan and Christiana, and three step-grandchildren, Denice, George and Carah McClure. Private services will be held at a later date....

Commander Charles Thomas Edson

Commander Charles Thomas Edson

Oct 25, 2009

Charles Thomas Edson, 76, a long-time resident of Diamondhead, died peacefully on October 25 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Charles was born December 15, 1932 in Annapolis, Maryland. He was a life-long Catholic and had attended the Annunciation Church, Kiln. He enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1949, and just prior to entering the U. S. Naval Academy in 1951, he...

Jonathan D. Champiomont

Jonathan D. Champiomont

Oct 25, 2009

Jonathan D. Champiomont, age 25, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, October 25, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Jonathan was a lifelong resident of the coast and was formerly employed with Bailey Lumber Company. He was a hard worker who loved spending time with family and friends making them laugh. Survivors include his son, Christian Davidson, his mother, Karen Champiomont, grandparents,...

Irma Lee Reese

Irma Lee Reese

Oct 24, 2009

Irma Lee Reese, age 82, died Monday, October 26, 2009 in Forest Park, Ohio. She was born in Hancock County and was a longtime resident of Long Beach before moving to Cincinnati, OH following Katrina. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Izetta Ladner of...

Jonathan H. Ross

Jonathan H. Ross

Oct 24, 2009

MSgt. Jonathan H. Ross,66, (USAF Retired) of Gulfport, died Saturday, October 24, 2009 in Gulfport. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda; four sons, John, Jim, Shannon, and Daniel; his mother, Alvaretta Ross; eleven brothers and sisters; and two grandchildren. Funeral service is Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at New Life Family Church in Biloxi where friends may...

Lorraine Garska Owens

Lorraine Garska Owens

Oct 23, 2009

Mrs. Lorraine Garska Owens, age 81, resident of Gulfport, went home to her final resting place Friday, October 23, 2009. Mrs. Owens was a native of Brooklyn, New York, born July 5, 1928, to the late Louis and Mary Garska of New York. She was married to the late Donald A. Owens of Gulfport. She enjoyed working as a beauty...

Commander Stephen R. Edson, Jr.

Commander Stephen R. Edson, Jr.

Oct 23, 2009

Commander Stephen R. Edson, Jr., born in Medford, Massachusetts on February 24, 1927, died of lung cancer on Friday, October 23, 2009, in Gautier, MS. Commander Edson was a veteran of 25 years naval service. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He served in seven different ships and various shore...

William Rivera, Jr.

William Rivera, Jr.

Oct 22, 2009

Mr. William Rivera, 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, October 22, 2009, in Pascagoula. Mr. Rivera was born August 8, 1936, in Puerto Rico and had been a long time resident of the Coast. He was employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding as a pipe fitter and was a member of Abundant Life Christian Church in Gautier. Mr. Rivera is survived...

Oneil Joseph Lasseigne, Jr.

Oneil Joseph Lasseigne, Jr.

Oct 21, 2009

Oneil Joseph Lasseigne, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2009. Mr. Lasseigne was preceded in death by his father, Oneil J, Lasseigne, Sr., mother, Juanita Gibson, and brothers, Henry and Rodney Lasseigne. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, the love of his life, Kimberly M. Freydl, daughter, Brandy Doucet, stepson, Matthew Freydl,...

Susan Ornstein Kleinsasser

Susan Ornstein Kleinsasser

Oct 20, 2009

Mrs. Susan Ornstein Kleinsasser, age 38, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS., and Dubai, UAE, and raised in Philadelphia, PA., passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009. Susan was an avid reader, a creative writer and a world traveler. She took great pleasure in her creative gardening and her love for nature. She was a beautiful woman both inside and...

William E. "Gene" Stringer

William E. "Gene" Stringer

Oct 20, 2009

William E. "Gene" Stringer, age 86, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, October 20, 2009 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Nelms and Alice Johnson Stringer; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Marcelle Stringer, of Gulfport; two daughters, Paula Stringer of New Orleans, LA and Marinell Carrothers (Donald) of Lansing, Kansas; a son, Richard...

Eron Pittman Thigpen

Eron Pittman Thigpen

Oct 20, 2009

Mrs. Eron P. Thigpen, "Maw Maw" passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at the young age of 86. Mrs. Thigpen was born in Bay Springs, MS on February 18, 1923, however she moved to Biloxi, MS in 1954. Mrs. Thigpen retired from the Biloxi Public School System in 1984 after 18 years of service. She worked as the Cafeteria...

Mary Ellen Creel Davis

Mary Ellen Creel Davis

Oct 18, 2009

Mary Ellen Creel Davis, 80, of Gulfport, MS died Sunday, October 18, 2009. Mrs. Davis was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of the Coast since 2005. She was a member of St. James Major Catholic Church in New Orleans. She was an avid Saints fan and bowler. Mrs. Davis is preceded in death by her parents,...

Virgie Logan

Virgie Logan

Oct 18, 2009

Mrs. Virgie Hebert Logan, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, October 18, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Logan was born in St. Louis, MO., and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for 46 years. As a military wife she supported her husband, Major Roy B. Logan, Jr., through 25 moves and countless separations. Survivors include her son,...

Carmelita Lewis Milles

Carmelita Lewis Milles

Oct 17, 2009

Mrs. Carmelita Price Milles, 66, of Biloxi, MS, passed away after an extended illness Sunday, October 17, 2009, in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Milles was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Professionaly, she was an insurance agent and in restaurant management. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Price, and is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs....

Billie Roy Liberta

Billie Roy Liberta

Oct 16, 2009

Billie Roy Liberta, Sr., 74, of Biloxi, MS died Friday, October 16, 2009. Mr. Liberta is survived by his daughter, Heidi Baylis; sons Billie R. Liberta, Jr., Jeff Liberta and Greg Liberta. Graveside Services will be Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:30 pm at Biloxi National Cemetery with full Military Honors. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Ave., Biloxi is in charge...

Richard Jasper Moody

Richard Jasper Moody

Oct 15, 2009

Richard J. Moody, 61, of Philadelphia, died Thursday, October 15, 2009. Mr. Moody was born to the late Alvin & Kittie Moody on March 23, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of Neshoba County. He worked on tug boats for many years on the Mississippi River where he most notably served on the Seminole Chief. In his spare time, he...