Obituaries
Frederick William Cherota, Sr.
Sep 12, 2009
Lt. Col. Frederick W. Cherota, Sr., USAF Retired, 92, passed away September 12, 2009. Frederick was in the U.S. Air Force for 28 years serving as a flight instructor, a pilot, Intelligence Officer and many other assignments including the Berlin Air Lift and the Korean Conflict. He was honored to serve under General Curtis Lemay with the Strategic Air Command,...
Lois Jeanette Sumrall
Sep 11, 2009
Lois Jeanette Sumrall, 76, of Gulfport died Friday, September 11, 2009 in Long Beach. Mrs. Sumrall was born in Meridian and had been a resident of the Coast since 1958. She was retired from Waste Management in Gulfport. Mrs. Sumrall was preceded in death by her parents John and Edna Stockman; a sister Ouida Ford; and brother Sonny Harper. She...
Teddy Wayne Scott
Sep 11, 2009
Mr. Teddy Wayne Scott, age 48, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Friday, September 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Scott was a longtime resident of the community and a self-employed carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Kay Scott Bradford. Survivors include his parents, Billie and Essie Scott of Ocean Springs,...
Stephen Sekul
Sep 11, 2009
Stephen Martin Sekul, II, a life long native of Biloxi died Friday, September 11, 2009. He was affectionately known as “Buzzy” to all his family and friends. Buzzy loved music and for years sang in the choir at Nativity BVM. He also loved to draw and paint and was active in “the arts” community when he was in good health....
Gary R. Fahnestock
Sep 10, 2009
Gary R. Fahnestock, age 58, of Saucier, died Thursday, September 10, 2009 in Jefferson, LA. He was born in Carlisle, PA and had been a resident of Saucier for two years having moved from Poplarville where he resided for five years. He was Baptist. He was a retired plumber and previously served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War....
Dennis Arthur McGrury, Jr
Sep 9, 2009
Master Gunnery Sergeant Dennis A. McGrury Jr. USMC (Retired), age 48, of Ocean Springs, MS went on his final deployment on Wednesday, September 9, 2009. Dennis honorably served his nation and the Marine Corps with both pride and patriotism for 26 years. He served and led Marines during a time of war and during a time of peace. However, more...
Kathleen Modick
Sep 8, 2009
Kathleen Modick, age 60, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in Gulfport. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and had been a resident of Gulfport since January 1997. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. She was a certified medical coder. Mrs. Modick was preceded in death by her parents, Kathleen and Michael J. Gunn;...
Ola Mae Rogers
Sep 7, 2009
Mrs. Ola Mae Herron Wooten Rogers, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, September 7, 2009, in D'Iberville, MS. Mrs. Rogers was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was born on April 1, 1932 in Sardis, MS to Louis & Octa Clark Herron. She owned and operated Ola's Snowballs for many years. She is preceded in death by...
Joseph Anthony Dimitry, Sr.
Sep 6, 2009
Mr. Joseph A. "Mr. Joe" Dimitry, Sr., 66, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Joe was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a lifelong resident of D'Iberville /St. Martin. Before retiring, he worked in the auto body repair business many years and was a classic car enthusiast. He was a charter member...
DeVeaux "Deedy" Walker Munro
Sep 5, 2009
DeVeaux (Deedy) Walker Munro, 87, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2009, at home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Mrs. Munro was born in San Antonio, TX to the late Wilfred E. and Mrytle Wood Walker. Deedy grew up in New Orleans, LA, working at D.H. Holmes where she built a foundation in the retail fashion industry. In 1952, she moved with...
Timothy Gordon Bailey
Sep 4, 2009
Timothy G. Bailey, 55, of Biloxi died Friday, September 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Timothy was a resident of the Gulf Coast for 25 years and was of the Methodist faith. Preceded in death by his father, James Bailey. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Ann Bailey, mother, Wilma Bailey of Sedona, AZ, brother, James Theler (Kathie) Bailey of Kansas...
Lester Floyd Narbo
Sep 4, 2009
Mr. Lester Narbo, 82, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, September 4, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Lester was the son of the late Lester and Mary (Cooksie) Narbo. For many years the Narbo Family ran Globe News Store in downtown Biloxi. Later Lester worked at Dees Chevrolet where he was the top salesman for many years. He coached little league...
Lora Hilton
Sep 1, 2009
Mrs. Lora Hilton, longtime resident of Gautier, MS., passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in Gulfport, MS., at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hollis and Audrey Thames, sister, Helen Jo Hedgebeth, and husband, David Hilton. A much-beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, she is survived by three children, Carol (Tommy) Bennett and Dana...
Miriam F. Spragio
Sep 1, 2009
Mrs. Miriam F. Spragio, age 83, of Biloxi, MS., passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Spragio was a native of Biloxi, who worked as a hairdresser from 1958 until August, 2005. She owned and operated Spragio's Beauty Shop in Biloxi and truly loved her profession, creating an atmosphere that made people feel like family. The...
Arlene June Delaney
Aug 30, 2009
Mrs. Arlene J. Delaney, age 62, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, August 30, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Delaney was a native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, and worked as an accountant for the Defense Contract Audit Agency for eleven years in Fort Worth, TX. She also worked for several realtors in the area as an agent and broker and...
Wren McKinnon Frith
Aug 30, 2009
Wren McKinnon Frith, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in Biloxi. Originally from Lyman, Mr. Frith returned to the Coast in 1972 after 18 years in Jackson, where he was Operating Division Manager with Allstate Ins. Co., owner of Frith Hardware, and manager of Colonial Country Club. Prior to living in Jackson, he had been a special agent...
Norita Madelyn Fountain King
Aug 30, 2009
Norita M. King, 95, of St. Martin died on Sunday, August 30, 2009 in Biloxi. Norita was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Van King, son, Buren King and 9 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Cecil (Mary) King of Pensacola, FL, daughter, Rosalie (Stanley) Santa Cruz...
Michael Benard Musseau, Sr.
Aug 29, 2009
Michael Benard Musseau, Sr., 64, of Biloxi, MS died on Saturday, August 29, 2009. Mr. Musseau had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 16 years. He was a USAF Veteran, an accomplished mechanic at Joe's Garage in Biloxi and a fine Christian man who loved his family and friends. Mr. Musseau is preceded in death by...
Paul Edward Hicks, Sr.
Aug 29, 2009
Mr. Paul Hicks passed from this earth Saturday, August 29, 2009, at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Patricia "Pat" Hicks of Biloxi; one son, Ed and Heather Hicks of Saucier; three daughters, Kimberly "Kim" Buchanan of Gulfport, Theresa and Mark Follweiler of Saucier, and Dana and Chris Martino...
Dean Dexter Keating
Aug 29, 2009
Dean Dexter Keating, age 78, a devoted husband, father and friend departed this transitory life on August 29, 2009. Dean was born in the farming and ranching community of Atkinson, NE on February 2, 1931, the third child of Ralph Francis Keating and Opal Dexter Keating. Dean lost his father at age 12, yet never lost his Faith or desire...
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