Obituaries
James Lester Anderson
Feb 14, 2009
Mr. James L. Anderson, 59, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Anderson was born in Biloxi and had been a longtime resident of the coast. James worked for many years as a mate in the off-shore industry, and in his off-time he enjoyed shrimping with his friends in the Mississippi and Louisiana waters....
Perry Lavaughn Jenkins
Feb 14, 2009
Mr. Perry L. Jenkins, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, February 14, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. Jenkins was born in Hattiesburg, MS and had been a resident of the coast for the past 36 years. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy and a Baptist. He built a catfish pond in Ocean Springs and loved Go-Kart racing...
Lloyd Matthew "Frenchie" Landry
Feb 13, 2009
Mr. Lloyd "Frenchie" Landry, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Landry was born in Broussard, LA and had been a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WW II and a member of the Biloxi Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. "Frenchie" retired from the US postal...
Infant Matthew William Myers
Feb 13, 2009
Infant Matthew William Myers, 18 days old, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in Gulfport. Matthew was a Catholic. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Christian James Myers. He is survived by his parents, William and Brigett Myers; brother, Price Samuel Myers; grandparents, James and Gerri Garringer, and William and Edie Myers; aunts, uncles...
Kathleen Pike Greeley
Feb 13, 2009
Mrs. Kathleen Pike Greeley, 85, of Ocean Springs, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2009. Mrs. Greeley was a Greenwood resident for most of her life. She moved to the coast in 2001 to be with her children. She was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by...
Maureen Lunsford
Feb 12, 2009
Maureen "Mom" Lunsford, 71, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Lunsford is preceded in death by her husband, Dan Lunsford, and her daughter, Michelle Lunsford. She is survived by two daughters, Marla (Nathaniel) Wilson and Maria (Milo) Eckel; five sons, John Lunsford, Randy (Kristina) Lunsford, Eugene (Kallie) Lunsford, Mark (Melissa) Lunsford, and Michael Lunsford;...
Philip Earl Spurlin
Feb 12, 2009
Philip Earl Spurlin, 75, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, February 12, 2009. Smsgt. Spurlin retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1980 where he had served for 28 years. He was a Vietnam veteran and received several meritorious decorations during his time of service. He was born in Hopkinsville, KY on April 26, 1933 to Prentis Lee and Buna...
James Perry Douglas
Feb 11, 2009
Mr. James Perry Douglas, age 64, of Laurel, MS., died Wednesday, February 11, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Douglas was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam Conflict. He eventually retired as a parts manager from Chris Posey Chevrolet in Laurel, MS. He was a wonderful husband, father,...
Raymond Andrew Burke
Feb 10, 2009
Raymond Andrew Burke, age 50, of Vancleave, MS., died Tuesday, February 10, 2009, in Biloxi, MS., after his battle with cancer. Ray was born in Chicago, Illinois, and moved to Ocean Springs with his family in 1976. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Burke and a brother, Bryan Burke. Survivors include his father, Richard Burke of Biloxi,...
Alton Ray Ball
Feb 9, 2009
Mr. Alton Ray Ball was called home to rest by our Heavenly Father on Monday, February 9, 2009. Called "Al" by his family and friends, he was born on August 27, 1935, in Leakesville, MS., but spent the majority of his life living on the Gulf Coast. Alton lived a full and active life. He was always busy with his...
Theresa Denise Taylor Sanchez
Feb 9, 2009
Theresa Taylor Sanchez, 47, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, February 9, 2009. She was born in Orlando, FL and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 10 years. She was a wonderful person who loved people, especially children. Being a professional cosmetologist, she made many friends. She will be missed and cherished by all of her...
Laura Lynnette Neely Phillips
Feb 8, 2009
Mrs. Lynnette Neely Phillips, age 67, of Gulfport, died Sunday February 8, 2009 in Gulfport after an extended battle with multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Miniola, TX. She attended The University of Mississippi and Mississippi College where she graduated with honors and a degree in English. She had been a resident of Gulfport since 1962 and taught...
Robert Joseph Askin
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Robert Joseph Askin, 79, surrounded by his family, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 8, 2009, at his home in Biloxi. Mr. Askin, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, attended Notre Dame School, and in his younger days enjoyed boxing. He became a Biloxi businessman in the 50's. He was a licensed plumbing and general contractor. He owned the first septic...
Paul E. Howington
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Paul E. Howington, 84, of Diamondhead, MS, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Howington was born in Rayville, LA, and had been a resident of the coast for the past 11 years. He was an avid golfer and member of the Jackson Civitan Club, owner and operator of Paul's Jewelry 32 years in Jackson, MS, and was...
Joel "Joe Boy" Williams
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Joel "Joe Boy" Williams, 81, of Gulfport, MS, passed away February 8, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Williams was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was formerly employed with Baricev's Restaurant in Biloxi and ran the concession stand on Ship Island at one time. Before he retired he was employed at the Grand Casino...
Richard Patrick Keleher, Sr.
Feb 8, 2009
Mr. Richard Patrick Keleher, Sr., 65, of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, February 8, 2009, in Moss Point. Mr. Keleher was born and raised in Madison, South Dakota. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1961, was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base and served in Vietnam from 1968-1969. He fell in love with the Gulf Coast, where he met and...
Carrie Parker Hawkins
Feb 8, 2009
Ms. Carrie Parker Hawkins, 85, of Biloxi, died Sunday, February 8, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Ms. Hawkins was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Chester R. Hawkins; her parents, William and Mary Alice Parker; two brothers, Thomas and Edward Parker, and two sisters, Norwin Feranda and Thelma...
Oscar Lee Noble, Sr.
Feb 8, 2009
Oscar Lee Noble, Sr. 78, was born May 29, 1930, died February 8, 2009 at his home in Biloxi surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Noble was a master carpenter and worked many years as a construction superintendent on projects in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. He was a member of the Carpenters and Joiners of America United Brotherhood...
Charles S. Marchelos
Feb 7, 2009
Mr. Charles S. Marchelos, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Marchelos, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, was born in New York, New York. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII serving aboard the U.S.S. Mississippi. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Vanacore Marchelos of Ocean Springs, two daughters, Elaine Marchelos...
Gilman Luther Graves, Jr.
Feb 7, 2009
Mr. Gilman Luther Graves, Jr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, February 7, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Graves was a resident of the community since June of 1979. He was born in Leominster, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of New York University. Mr. Graves was a retired Mechanical Engineer and was a member of the Fellow American...
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