Obituaries

James Leslie Fox

James Leslie Fox

Apr 12, 2010

Mr. James Fox, 51, of N. Biloxi, MS, died Monday, April 12, 2010, in N. Biloxi. Mr. Fox was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. He was a member of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church and retired from Jackson County Road Department as inventory control manager. Mr. Fox was preceded in death by his mother, Violet Fox. He is...

Jacqueline Dyer Blount

Jacqueline Dyer Blount

Apr 11, 2010

Jacqueline Dyer Blount, 68, passed away quietly, at home on Sunday, April 11, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was looking forward to meeting the Lord Jesus Christ with a peace that was an inspiration to everyone around her. Ms. Jackie, a beloved piano teacher on the Coast, shared her musical talents at home and abroad for more...

Mary Traylor Alexander

Mary Traylor Alexander

Apr 11, 2010

Mary Traylor Alexander, 97, of Long Beach, MS died on Sunday, April 11, 2010. Mary was born on January 16, 1913 in Pinola, MS. She began work in Gulfport as a Title Abstractor in 1947 and continued her career in various positions until she retired from the Chancery Clerk's office in Gulfport in 2003 at the age of 90. Mary...

Nell Breyer Watts

Nell Breyer Watts

Apr 11, 2010

Nell Breyer Watts, 85, of Ocean Springs, died April 11, 2010, at her daughter’s home. Nell was born in Meridian, MS. on May 23, 1924. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1941 where she was a member of the Dusty sorority and a Demolay Sweetheart. She went to MSCW, know as the “W’ in Columbus, Mississippi, and graduated in...

Katherine Lavern Smith

Katherine Lavern Smith

Apr 10, 2010

Mrs. Katherine Lavern Smith, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 10, 2010. Mrs. Smith was born on March 27, 1925 to Jesse and Effie Ann Rowell. She was a telephone operator and desk clerk for Edgewater Hotel. She was also the branch manager of the first bank branch of Citizens National Bank in Vancleave. She...

Mitsuko Nieberlein

Mitsuko Nieberlein

Apr 10, 2010

Mrs. Mitsuko "Micky" Nieberlein, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, April 10, 2010, in Biloxi. Mrs. Nieberlein was a native of the Philippines, born to Japanese parents. She married an American serviceman and traveled the world with her family. They retired in Biloxi where they have resided for the past 36 years. Mrs. Nieberlein was preceded in death by her...

Adeline DeLuca

Adeline DeLuca

Apr 9, 2010

Mrs. Adeline DeLuca, 87, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, April 9, 2010, in Biloxi. Mrs. DeLuca was born in New York City and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past seven years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was a compassionate, loving friend to all who knew her. She loved to laugh and have fun...

Franklin Ruben Fayard

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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