Obituaries

Carl D. Bunch

Carl D. Bunch

Jun 1, 2009

NCI Carl D. Bunch, (U.S. Navy Retired), 71, of Saucier, died Monday, June 1, 2009 in Gulfport. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and had been a resident of Saucier for about 26 years. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1981 after over 27 years of military service and also retired from Veterans Administration on the Coast where...

Malva Louise Beasley Taylor

Malva Louise Beasley Taylor

Jun 1, 2009

Mrs. Malva Louise Beasley Taylor, age 77, of Lucedale, MS., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 1, 2009. Mrs. Taylor was born on April 24, 1932, in Vancleave, MS. She was a former member of the Magnolia Baptist Church in Vancleave and a current member of the Solid Rock Assembly of God in Lucedale. Mrs....

John Clifford Depew

John Clifford Depew

Jun 1, 2009

Mr. John Clifford Depew, age 45, of North Biloxi, MS., lost his battle with cancer, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 1, 2009, in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a 1981 graduate of Biloxi High School. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Depew and a brother, Kenny Depew. Survivors include his father, Clifford...

Duncan Eugene Noble

Duncan Eugene Noble

May 29, 2009

Duncan Eugene Noble, 70, of Vancleave, MS died on Friday, May 29, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Noble was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. He was employed with Noble's Sawmill and Ingalls Shipbuilding. He later became a commercial shrimper. He enjoyed woodworking and working in his yard. He was a member of Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast. Mr. Noble...

Irene Willard Watson Little

Irene Willard Watson Little

May 28, 2009

Mrs. Irene Watson Little, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, May 28, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Little was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Gulf Hills Garden Club and Gulf Hills Women's Golf Association, where she achieved a hole in one. She loved animals. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Col. George Edward Little,...

Stephen Earl Jensen

Stephen Earl Jensen

May 27, 2009

Chief Petty Officer Stephen Earl Jensen, 66, U. S. Navy Retired, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Biloxi. Steve was born in Madelia, Minnesota, and had been a long time resident of the Coast. He was a retired U. S. Navy Seabees Veteran and served in Vietnam. He was a member of the U. S. Navy Fleet...

Kathleen Louise Nolte

Kathleen Louise Nolte

May 27, 2009

Mrs. Kathleen Martina Nolte, 64, of Biloxi passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Nolte was a graduate of Hotel Dieu School of Nursing and she retired as a Critical Care Nurse Specialist after 32 years. The last 20 years of her nursing career were spent at the Biloxi V. A. Hospital. She is preceded in...

Edith Corrine Cates Desporte

Edith Corrine Cates Desporte

May 27, 2009

Mrs. Edith Cates Depsorte, 84, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Desporte was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a 1943 graduate of Daisy Vestry High School and formerly employed with Gayfer's Department Store as a sales associate. She was co-owner of Desporte Bakery and a member of East Howard Avenue Baptist...

Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr.

Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr.

May 27, 2009

Mr. Joseph Ophiel Helm, Jr., age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, May 27, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Helm was born on April 1, 1925, in Gretna, LA. He was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1963. He married his wife, Bobbie Nell Bond Helm, on January 24, 1948, in Purvis, Lamar County, MS. Mr. Helm served with...

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

May 26, 2009

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey, 72, of Wellston, MI died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Wellston, MI. She was born in Hancock County and was a life long resident of the Coast until two years ago moving to Wellston, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Atlan Moran and Bertha Rester Niolet; her husband, Lee Daffin Harvey; two sons,...

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey

May 26, 2009

Sarah Elizabeth Moran Harvey, 72, of Wellston, MI died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Wellston, MI. She was born in Hancock County and was a life long resident of the Coast until two years ago moving to Wellston, MI. She was preceded in death by her parents, Atlan Moran and Bertha Rester Niolet; her husband, Lee Daffin Harvey; two sons,...

Peter John Yakovic

Peter John Yakovic

May 26, 2009

Peter John Yakovic, 74, of St. Martin died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in Biloxi. Peter was born September 5, 1934. He was a Sr./MSGT, beloved husband and father. He will be sadly missed. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Janet Yakovic of St. Martin, sister, Helen Diamond of Cleveland, OH, sister-in-law, Liz Champagne of St. Martin, daughters and sons...

Olive Alice Bean

Olive Alice Bean

May 26, 2009

Mrs. Olive Alice Bean, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, May 26, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bean was a native of Maine and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs for 39 years. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who will be in our hearts forever. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond F....

Mamie Robins

Mamie Robins

May 25, 2009

Mrs. Mamie Robins, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, May 25, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Robins was a member of Friendship Primative Baptist Church in Ringgold, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elder T.D. and Cindy Ball and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Robins of Acworth, GA., and Danny Robins...

Julia Ann Kennedy

Julia Ann Kennedy

May 25, 2009

Julia Ann Kennedy, 56, of Biloxi, died Monday, May 25, 2009 in Biloxi. Julia was born in Biloxi and she is the second of nine children to W.P. and Josephine Kennedy. She was a self taught artist and studied art at St. Mary's Dominican College in New Orleans where she graduated Cum Laude. She resided in New Orleans for 15...

Donald Gasper Balius, Sr.

Donald Gasper Balius, Sr.

May 25, 2009

Donald G. Balius, Sr., of Biloxi died Saturday, April 25, 2009. It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our father/brother, Donald G. Balius Sr., on Saturday, April 25, 2009. A life long resident of Biloxi, owner and operator of Donald Balius Iron Works on Caillavet St., for over 50 years, until 2005 when...

Victor Boyd Pringle, Jr.

Victor Boyd Pringle, Jr.

May 24, 2009

Victor Boyd Pringle, Jr., 70, of Biloxi died Sunday, May 24, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Victor was born on June 12, 1938 to Victor and Margaret Pringle. During his childhood and early adulthood, Victor enjoyed sailing the Biloxi Bay. After graduating from Biloxi High School in 1956, he attended Washington & Lee University. After two years, he transferred to the...

Thomas A. Runnels

Thomas A. Runnels

May 23, 2009

Thomas A. Runnels, our loving father, of Houma, Louisiana, passed peacefully at his home in Gulfport, surrounded by his children on May 23rd 2009. He was 58 years old and a long time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He enjoyed boating with his friends on the Jourdan River and fishing in the bayous of southern Louisiana. He was preceded...

Robert L. Anderson, Sr.

Robert L. Anderson, Sr.

May 23, 2009

Robert L. Anderson, Sr., 78, passed peacefully at his home in Gulfport on Saturday, May 23, 2009. He was an electronics technician. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired Civil Service and from Gruman at Keesler in Biloxi. For many years he and his family ran a dairy in lizana. He was a member of The...

Walter J. "Walt" Wellman

Walter J. "Walt" Wellman

May 21, 2009

TSgt. Walter "Walt" Wellman, (Retired USAF), age 74, of Wiggins, died Thursday, May 21, 2009 in Wiggins. He was a resident of the Coast for over thirty years. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and served tours of duty in Africa, Germany, Korea, and USA and was a Communications Instructor at Keesler AFB. He was a member of...