Obituaries

Clyde Clinton Chadick

Clyde Clinton Chadick

Jun 8, 2009

Clyde C. Chadick, 93, of Biloxi, MS died on Monday, June 8, 2009. Mr. Chadick was a native of Minnesota and moved to Biloxi as a young boy. He worked his chicken farm on Peters Ave. in Biloxi and later worked for Home Pride Milk Co. and then for the First Mississippi Bank (BankCorp) until his retirement. He married Laura...

Susan Steelman

Susan Steelman

Jun 7, 2009

Susan Steelman, age 60, of Biloxi, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 in Biloxi. She was born in Japan and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1960. She was Catholic and formerly active in social and charitable organizations on the Coast. She was the Queen of Merry Makers Carnival in 1992. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Brenda Joyce Cracchiolo

Brenda Joyce Cracchiolo

Jun 7, 2009

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Brenda Joyce Cracchiolo, 62, announces her beautiful soul passed from this world on June 7. She died peacefully at her home in Gulfport surrounded by loved ones. A longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, her entire life was selflessly dedicated...

June M. Belanger

June M. Belanger

Jun 6, 2009

June M. Belanger, age 84, of Gulfport, died Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Bay St. Louis. She was born in Mississippi City and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Belanger was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Roy C. Belanger, Sr. She is survived...

Grace Webb Boone

Grace Webb Boone

Jun 6, 2009

Miss Grace Webb Boone, 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Miss Boone was born in Atmore, AL and was a previous longtime resident of Mobile where she was director of medical records at Providence Hospital. She was also previously employed with the University of Arkansas She had been a resident of Ocean Springs...

Hugh Luther McMillon, Jr.

Hugh Luther McMillon, Jr.

Jun 5, 2009

Mr. Hugh Luther McMillon, Jr., 84, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, June 5, 2009, in Biloxi. Mr. McMillon was a native of Louisiana and had been a resident of the coast for the past 41 years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of WW II, served in the European Theater,including the "Battle of the Bulge". He retired from the...

Mabel Claire Miller

Mabel Claire Miller

Jun 5, 2009

Mrs. Mabel Claire Miller left this life on earth on the day of June 5, 2009 to join her heavenly Father. Claire Miller blessed this world with her lively spirit for 90 years, leaving behind a legacy of loved ones. She will be loved and missed by all. Mrs. Miller is preceded in death by her husband, Elliot Miller; parents,...

Joyce Faye Hill

Joyce Faye Hill

Jun 5, 2009

Mrs. Joyce Faye Hill, 71, of Biloxi, died Friday, June 5, 2009 in Gresham, Oregon. Mrs. Hill was born on Oct. 21, 1937 in Poplarville, MS to Floyd William & Jewel Edna Lee. She was a life member of the DAV Chapter 5 of Gulfport, a member of the VFW Post #2539, and a member of the Ladies Auxillary Post...

Harold Douglas Rainey

Harold Douglas Rainey

Jun 4, 2009

Harold D. Rainey, 79, of Biloxi died Thursday, June 4, 2009 in Biloxi. Harold was a longtime resident of D'Iberville, a member of the Moose Lodge and V.F.W. in D'Iberville. He is preceded in death by his parents, Manny and Minerva Rainey and his son, Don Rainey. Survivors include his wife, Anna Becker Rainey of Biloxi, daughters, Vanja Whisenant of...

Samuel Jefferson Tindell

Samuel Jefferson Tindell

Jun 3, 2009

Samuel Jefferson Tindell, 88, of Gulfport, MS died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009 in Biloxi. Mr. Tindell was born in 1920 and raised in Holmes County, FL where he met his future wife of 67 years, Mrs. Eunice B. Tindell. He joined the Navy in 1942 and served through WW II. Mr. & Mrs. Tindell settled in Biloxi and he...

Linda Kay Lorig

Linda Kay Lorig

Jun 3, 2009

Linda Kay Lorig, 68, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Mrs. Lorig had been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1978. She was a medical technician with Gulf Coast Orthopedic Center. She enjoyed needle point and spending time with her family. Mrs. Lorig is survived by her husband, John W. Lorig; three daughters, Lisa Cuttings, Julie...

Judy Rebecca Thweatt

Judy Rebecca Thweatt

Jun 2, 2009

udy St. Amant Thweatt, 55, of Gautier died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 in Ocean Springs. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church of D'Iberville. Survivors include her daughters, Karen (John) Kulp, Diane Carroll, Regina (Eric) Balbo, Kelly (Samuel) Husley, sons, Paul St. Amant, Steven St. Amant, sisters, Hattie (Fred) Bellais, Roseanna (Pee Wee) Collier, brothers, Eddie Richey, J.W....

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...