Obituaries

Paul Lewis Knott

Paul Lewis Knott

Nov 13, 2008

Paul Lewis Knott, 75, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Biloxi. Paul was born on August 1, 1933 and was a resident of Biloxi since 1973. He was a 28 year Military Veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force. He also had a Masters in Computer Science and Mathematics, a Bachelors in Physics and Science....

David Allen Bullis

David Allen Bullis

Nov 13, 2008

Mr. David Allen Bullis, age 77, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2008. David was born in Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1931. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Joyce Collins Bullis of Ocean Springs, MS., brother, William Bullis of Mesa, AZ., two sons, William (Vicki) Bullis and Robert Bullis, two daughters, Susan (Neal) Hravak...

Gary K. Noble

Gary K. Noble

Nov 10, 2008

Mr. Gary K. "Butch" Noble, age 62, died peacefully at home on Monday, November 10, 2008, surrounded by his wife and children. Butch was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave. He always said there was no where on earth he would rather live. He was the youngest of four children born to the late Hollis Noble and Leola Tootle...

James Adam Tanner

James Adam Tanner

Nov 10, 2008

James A. Tanner, age 76, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Tanner was born in Jackson County, who remained a life-long resident of Vancleave and was a member of the Community of Christ Church. James was preceded in death by his wife, Nena Doris Tanner. Survivors include his sons, Robert Tanner, Willie Tanner...

Versie Dill

Versie Dill

Nov 9, 2008

Versie Dill, age 72, of Saucier, died Sunday, November 9, 2008 in Saucier. Mrs. Dill was a native and longtime resident of Saucier. She attended high school in Saucier and was a homemaker. She was a member of Saucier United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles Dill; a daughter, Deby Dill; a son, Charles Dill, Jr.; a...

Catherine Ethel Kostmayer

Catherine Ethel Kostmayer

Nov 8, 2008

Mrs. Catherine Ethel Wilson Kostmayer, 82, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, November 8, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Kostmayer was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a Catholic and homemaker. She loved to cook but enjoyed dancing more. Survivors include her husband, Elbert "Ebbie" Kostmayer; daughter, Joanne Duvic; step-daughter, Linda (Louis) Capuano; step-son, Don (Dianne) Kostmayer; grandchildren, Tonya...

Everett Arthur Ibele

Everett Arthur Ibele

Nov 8, 2008

Everett Ibele, a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2008. Mr. Ibele served his country in the United States Navy, serving in the Philippines and Pearl Harbor. He was a 67 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union Local #568. He was a member of Magnolia Masonic Lodge. He was a Scottish...

John Bernard (Bernie JB) Smith

John Bernard (Bernie JB) Smith

Nov 7, 2008

John Bernard (Bernie, JB) Smith, 53, passed away on November 7, 2008, at home in Pass Christian, MS, after an extended illness. He was born on November 24, 1954, in Galveston, TX, to Chester and Irline Smith, their fifth child. Bernie grew up in Gulfport and attended Gulfport schools. He spent some time in Vicksburg, MS with his late uncle...

Margaret  Ann Thompson

Margaret Ann Thompson

Nov 7, 2008

Margaret Ann Thompson, age 90, formerly of Laurel, MS passed away on Friday, November 7, 2008, in Ocean Springs, where she had resided since the death of her husband. Mrs. Thompson moved to the Coast to be near and to care for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, B.B. Thompson, her parents, James Madison...

Louis H. Meaut, Sr.

Louis H. Meaut, Sr.

Nov 7, 2008

Mr. Louis H. Meaut, Sr., age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS., surrounded by his family, was called home to join his loving wife, Patricia, and only son, Louis, Jr., on Friday, November 7, 2008. Mr. Meaut was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from the US Postal Service...

Violet May Sherwood

Violet May Sherwood

Nov 6, 2008

Mrs. Violet M. Sherwood, age 87, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sherwood was a resident of the Gulf Coast for fourteen years. She worked for the 4H club in Michigan; she knitted sweaters for the Navy Relief Society and was an avid quilter. Violet was preceded in death by her husband...

Albert Leo Saujon

Albert Leo Saujon

Nov 6, 2008

Albert Leo Saujon, 83, of Ocean Springs died Thursday, November 6, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Albert was a Veteran of the Korean War and he was an avid oysterman. He was of the Catholic faith. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Bernadette Saujon, first wife, Claire Saujon, second wife, Nina Saujon, sisters, Theresa Tauscher and Valda Kelly. Survivors...

Dr. Joseph Burrill Bernheim

Dr. Joseph Burrill Bernheim

Nov 6, 2008

Dr. Joseph Burrill "Dick" Bernheim, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2008. Dr. Bernheim was born June 4, 1922 to Georgia Mae Shirley Bernheim and Paul Bernheim in Gulfport, MS. Dr. Bernheim was a retired dentist having practiced in Gulfport for many years. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 1940, attended Tulane University one year before transferring and graduating from...

Scott Patrick Ross

Scott Patrick Ross

Nov 5, 2008

Scott Patrick Ross, 32, of Ocean Springs died Wednesday, November 5, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ross was born on February 28, 1976, in Ocean Springs. He attended high school in Eldred, New York, where he achieved many sports records in basketball, baseball, and soccer. Upon graduation, he attended the University of South Alabama. He was also an avid fisherman....

Sylvia Lavon Saunders

Sylvia Lavon Saunders

Nov 2, 2008

Sylvia Lavon Saunders, age 87, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Saunders was a longtime resident of the Coast. She was the owner/operator of Lavon's Beauty Shop in Biloxi for many years. Lavon was the president of the A.A.R.P. for three years, a member of the Magnolia Garden Club and a member...

Dolores "Dee" Johnson

Dolores "Dee" Johnson

Nov 2, 2008

Dolores "Dee" Moody Johnson died November 2nd 2008. Dee was born September 30th 1942, at home in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary Ann (Gleeson) Moody, her brother Charles Moody, and her hunband, Jack Poelma and Johnny Johnson, as well as grandson John Poelma, III Dee retired from Entex Gas Co. and later opened...

Robert Louis Appel

Robert Louis Appel

Nov 1, 2008

Robert "Bob" Louis Appel, age 78, passed away on November 1, 2008 in Gulfport. He was a native of New Orleans and moved to the Gulf Coast in 1991. He was a graduate of Alcee Fortier High School in New Orleans and the School of Engineering at Louisana State University. After graduation he was given his commission with the U.S....

Jeremy Daniel "Danny" Huges

Jeremy Daniel "Danny" Huges

Nov 1, 2008

Jeremy Daniel "Danny" Hughes was known by everyone as Danny. He was born August 18, 1973 in Little Rock, AR . He died Saturday, November 1, 2008 in Gunnison, CO where he was working. Danny is survived by his mother and father, John and Dianne Hughes, Sr.; his wife, Denise Tanet of Catonement, FL; a brother, John Hughes, Jr. of...

Allen Rayfield Cobb

Allen Rayfield Cobb

Nov 1, 2008

Allen Rayfield Cobb left this world with pearly gates in his path. He was a native of Alabama and was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast in the Woolmarket area. He graduated from Frisco City High School in Frisco City, AL. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired civil service from Keesler AFB. He was...

Sandra Faye Roberts

Sandra Faye Roberts

Oct 31, 2008

Mrs. Sandra Faye Roberts, 57, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, October 31, 2008, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Roberts was born in Brookhaven, MS and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by her son,...