Obituaries

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr.

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr.

Mar 21, 2009

Clyde Andrew Brooke, Jr. passed away March 21, 2009 at his home located in Hancock County, Ms. on land that he treasured. He was born in Shreveport, La. His early years were spent in the oil boom towns of Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico, settling in Conroe, Texas, where he graduated from high school. He attended Louisiana Tech University and...

Gerald Franklin Humphrey

Gerald Franklin Humphrey

Mar 20, 2009

Mr. Gerald F. Humphrey, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, March 20, 2009, in Pascagoula. Mr. Humphrey was a native of Knoxville, Tennessee and had been a resident of the Coast for the past 17 years. He was a retired U. S. Army Veteran and served in Korea and Vietnam. He was a member of Masonic Lodge . Mr....

John Albert Watson

John Albert Watson

Mar 20, 2009

John A. Watson, age 60, a life long resident of Gulfport, died Friday Mar. 20, 2009 in Gpt. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Ann, and four sons, Terry, John Jr., Clarence, and Don, all of Gulfport. A memorial service will be at 11am Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 at Good Deeds Com. Cen., Gpt. View and sign register book...

Tina Marie Seitz

Tina Marie Seitz

Mar 19, 2009

Mrs. Tina Marie Vargas Seitz, age 51, of Gautier, MS., died Thursday, March 19, 2009, in Gautier. Mrs. Seitz was a loving wife, mother and devoted grammie to her ten grandchildren. She was a longtime resident of the community, a homemaker and was a Catholic. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Mae Vargas, sister, Sheila Teague and...

Herbert Broussard

Herbert Broussard

Mar 18, 2009

Herbert "Check" Broussard, 83, of Biloxi, MS, joined our Father in Heaven on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends. Mr. Broussard was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, with a special fondness for his stint aboard the USS Maginty. He...

Lee Taylor Fayard, Sr.

Lee Taylor Fayard, Sr.

Mar 17, 2009

Lee T. Fayard, Sr. 90, passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Mr. Fayard was a lifelong resident of Woolmarket. He retired from the Gulfport Cresote Plant. He was a lifelong member of Coalville United Methodist Church and attended White Plains Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, beekeeping and giving honey to his friends. His greatest enjoyment...

Edwina Alice Schmidt

Edwina Alice Schmidt

Mar 17, 2009

Edwina Alice Schmidt, 70 of Hudson, FL died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in Biloxi, MS. Edwina was a world traveler on cruises with her sister, Pat. She participated in online and table Pinochle Tournaments. Edwina was a member of Club Wildwood, a loving mother and sister. Mrs. Schmidt was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Henry J....

Blanche "Terry" Jeanfreau Guillot

Blanche "Terry" Jeanfreau Guillot

Mar 16, 2009

Blanche J. “Terry” Guillot, 77, of Gulfport, MS, and formerly of New Orleans, LA, passed away May 16, 2009 at her home in Gulfport. Terry was a member of St. James Catholic Church of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace V. Jeanfreau and Stella Perret Jeanfreau, along with her half sisters, Ida Mary Jeanfreau Johnson and...

Lee Carolyn Pino

Lee Carolyn Pino

Mar 16, 2009

Lee Carolyn Pino, 76, of Biloxi left to meet her Lord on Monday, March 16, 2009. Carolyn was born and raised in Mantee, MS and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 50 years. Carolyn retired after more than 30 years with the U.S. Civil Service as a court reporter. She later worked at Biloxi Regional...

Laura May Mathieu

Laura May Mathieu

Mar 16, 2009

Laura May Mathieu, 71, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009. Mrs. Mathieu was a Salutorian of Vancleave High School in 1956. She worked in the Bellehaven Baptist Church nursery for 29 years and was a wonderful homemaker who loved children. Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Millard and Ella Wilson, brother, Millard Wilson, Jr....

Beverly Foretich Golden Lebeuf

Beverly Foretich Golden Lebeuf

Mar 16, 2009

Beverly Foretich Golden Lebeuf, 77, died March 16, 2009, in Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, after a 20 year struggle with cancer. She was a native of Biloxi, spent 1 1/2 years in Panama, moved to Houston where she lived until 1992. She then spent 17 years in Marietta, GA. She was a loving mother and wife, and dedicated career...

Dr. Murray Kellar

Dr. Murray Kellar

Mar 15, 2009

Dr. Murray Kellar, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at his home from pancreatic cancer. Murray was a retired USAF LTC hospital dentist and currently served as Director of Dental Services at the VA Hospital in Biloxi. Murray will be remembered for his amazing dedication to family, friends, coworkers, and patients. His extraordinary gift...

Marcia Mann Kaminski

Marcia Mann Kaminski

Mar 15, 2009

Marcia Kaminski, 57, of Woolmarket, MS, joined her mother and father in heaven on March 15, 2009. She was born in Suffern, NY, on August 25, 1951. She served her country in the United States Air Force for just over 20 years. She had resided in Mississippi since 1990. She is survived by her loving husband of 20 years, Jerry...

James Taylor Carter

James Taylor Carter

Mar 15, 2009

Lt. Col. James T. Carter, Sr., U. S. Army Retired, 87, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, March 15, 2009, in Biloxi. Lt. Col. Carter was born in Christney, Indiana and had been a resident of the coast since 1970. As a veteran of WW II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam he was the recipient of the Purple Heart, other medals...

Rebecca Lynn Shemwell

Rebecca Lynn Shemwell

Mar 14, 2009

Ms. Rebecca Lynn Shemwell, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, March 14, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Ms. Shemwell was a resident of the community for twenty years. She was employed with the Keesler Air Force Base Officers Club as the Food and Beverage Manager for the past twelve years and was a Catholic. She was preceded in death...

Molly M. Eubanks Meleady

Molly M. Eubanks Meleady

Mar 11, 2009

Molly M. Eubanks Meleady, age 40, died Wednesday, March 11, 2009 in Lucedale. She was born November 27, 1968 in Gulfport. Ms. Meleady's passion was photography and anything involving being outdoors. She loved spending time with her family and friends, therefore she will be deeply missed by them. She was preceded in death her father, Bobby L. Eubanks, Sr; paternal...

Ellen M. Husley Fayard

Ellen M. Husley Fayard

Mar 10, 2009

Ellen M. Husley Fayard, 87, of the Success Community, passed away at home March 10, 2009. She was born in Woolmarket on December 15, 1921. She was a member of Morris Hill Baptist Church. Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Baltz and Mary Nelson Husley, four brothers, Orin, Pat, Andrew and Ernest, one sister, Mazie Stewart and two...

Jean Tipton Dubuisson

Jean Tipton Dubuisson

Mar 9, 2009

Jean Tipton Dubuisson, age 32, of Pass Christian, died Monday, March 9, 2009 in Saucier. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of St. Stanislaus where he played in the band and received the John Philip Sousa Award and he also attended Pearl River Community College where he played...

Stanley Earl Harkleroad, Sr.

Stanley Earl Harkleroad, Sr.

Mar 9, 2009

Mr. Stanley Earl Harkleroad, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, March 9, 2009, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Harkleroad was a resident of the community for forty years. He was the owner and operator of Stan's Small Engine repair, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the American Legion Post #42. He was also a...

Gladys Ladnier

Gladys Ladnier

Mar 6, 2009

Mrs. Gladys "Lucille" Cullinane Ladnier, age 88 of Gulfport, passed away on Friday March 6, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs Ladnier was a native of Mississippi City and was a life long resident of the Gulf Coast. She was retired from the Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital where she retired after over forty years of civil service employment. She was a member...