Obituaries

Earline Salewski

Earline Salewski

Feb 29, 2008

Mrs. Earline Rebecca (Hankins)Salewski, age 69, of Perkinston, MS, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. Mrs. Salewski was preceded in death by her parents, James Dixon Hankins and Eunice Hankins of Biloxi. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, David Salewski, of Perkinston; two daughters, Sharon Duffey and her husband, Steve,...

Mary Jane Waltman Jennings

Mary Jane Waltman Jennings

Feb 29, 2008

Mary Jane Waltman Jennings, age 87, of Vancleave passed away on Friday, February 29, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Jane was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. Mrs. Jennings was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Walton Bang and Dora Banks and her son, Elvin Waltman. Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Jennings of Vancleave; two daughters, Josephine "Sally" Thorp and Dora...

Sharon Kay Trask

Sharon Kay Trask

Feb 28, 2008

Sharon Kay Trask, 65, of D'Iberville died Thursday, February 28, 2008. Sharon was born in Indiana and had been resident of the coast for over 35 years. She was the former manager of T.G. & Y. Sharon is survived by her husband, Steven Trask of D'Iberville, daughters, Kelly Lynn Landry (Ted) of Vancleave, Kimmy Leah Duncan (George) of Ft. Walton...

Anne Mae Barrale Gerald

Anne Mae Barrale Gerald

Feb 28, 2008

Anne Mae Barrale Gerald, age 88, of Pearl, died Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Jackson. She was born in Long Beach and was a longtime resident of Long Beach until moving to Pearl with her daughter four years ago. She was a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Pearl...

Ethel Joanna Halcomb

Ethel Joanna Halcomb

Feb 28, 2008

Mrs. Ethel Joanna Halcomb, age 82, of Ocean Springs passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 in Ocean Springs. Ethel had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for thirty six years and an active member of Lemoyne Boulevard Baptist Church, who loved to garden and sew. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Halcomb was preceded in...

Gertrude Garber Ross

Gertrude Garber Ross

Feb 28, 2008

Gertrude Garber Ross, 91, of North Biloxi, went to be with her Lord on February 28, 2008. She was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of North Biloxi. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Biloxi and began teaching Sunday school from the time she was 16 years old. She remained working in the children's...

Ernest Lee Dean

Ernest Lee Dean

Feb 27, 2008

Ernest Lee Dean passed away on February 27,2008 after a lifetime filled with laughter, challenges and more laughter. Ernest was born May 14,1942 in Sharon, CT. He was the youngest of five sons to the late Marjorie and Martin Dean. He grew up in Millerton, NY and served in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany from 1960 - 1963. In...

Doris Micheall Millwood Frey

Doris Micheall Millwood Frey

Feb 27, 2008

Doris Micheall Frey, age 78, of Vancleave passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2008 in Ocean Springs. She was a faithful member of Vancleave Church of Christ. She never turned anybody away if they needed help. Her life was a testimony for her love of God. Mrs. Frey was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Young; her sister, Sue...

Kim Callahan Griggs

Kim Callahan Griggs

Feb 27, 2008

Kim Callahan Griggs passed away on February 27, 2008. She was born in Salt Lake City, UT in 1952 as an only child to Paul Haley and Barbara Callahan. Her father's employment brought them to the south where she would later attend college. Kim received her Bachelor of Science degree from LSU, and belonged to the Delta Gamma Sorority. Kim...

Ronald Phillip Hebert

Ronald Phillip Hebert

Feb 27, 2008

Ronald Phillip Hebert, age 65, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, February 27, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK and had been a resident of Gulfport for most of his life. He was involved and participated in Special Olympics and square dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorris Joseph Hebert and Lorraine Dartez Hebert. He...

Betty Sue Barnett House

Betty Sue Barnett House

Feb 26, 2008

Betty Sue Barnett House, 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 26, 2008 in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver S. and Clara Lee Barnett. She is survived by her sons, David O'Neal of Ocean Springs, MS and Johnny Davis of Biloxi, MS; brothers, Tommy (Elaine) Barnett of Saucier, MS, Robert (Juanita) Barnett of Saucier,...

Elsie Mae Schaub Trest

Elsie Mae Schaub Trest

Feb 26, 2008

Elsie Mae Schaub Trest, age 86, of Pass Christian, died Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Pass Christian. She was born in New Orleans and had been a resident of the Coast for about 60 years. She was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Dubuisson. She was a former member of VFW Auxiliary, AARP, NARFE and PTA. She was preceded...

Betty Jean Mecomber

Betty Jean Mecomber

Feb 25, 2008

Mrs. Betty Jean Burns Mecomber, 80, of Picayune, MS, died Monday, February 25, 2008, in LaCombe, LA. Mrs. Mecomber was born in Deming, New Mexico and had been a resident of Picayune since 1965. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Picayune where she sang in the choir for 15 years. She was a graduate of...

John Ford Hickman

John Ford Hickman

Feb 25, 2008

John Ford Hickman, age 76, of Gulfport passed away on Monday, February 25, 2008 in Gulfport. John attended school in Biloxi, graduating in 1951. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War and participated in several of the large offensive battles. John worked in the auto parts business for most of his life and retired as manager...

Malcolm Ellis McDaniel

Malcolm Ellis McDaniel

Feb 24, 2008

Malcolm Ellis McDaniel, age 87, was born in McComb, MS on June 18, 1920 to Cluster McDaniel and Arria L. Lucas. He went to join his wife in Heaven on February 24, 2008. Mr. McDaniel joined the military in 1940, where he served a life-long career. A faithful and proud World War II Veteran, he will be greatly missed. He...

Lawrence Everett Duprey

Lawrence Everett Duprey

Feb 24, 2008

Everett "Bo" Duprey, 49, of Gulfport, died Sunday, February 24, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan Duprey; and a sister, Robin Duprey. He is survived by his father, Lawrence E. Duprey, Sr.; and four sisters, Cindy Duprey of IL; Kim Beavers of Boaz, AL; Renee Byrd and Sabrina Duprey, both of Augusta, Ga. Service...

David E. LaFrance

David E. LaFrance

Feb 24, 2008

Mr. David E. LaFrance, age 61, of Ocean Springs passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008 in Vancleave. David was born in Bay St. Louis, MS. He was married to the love of his life for forty two years and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He and his wife were owner/operators of Latimer's Country Corner for ten years....

Iris Guice

Iris Guice

Feb 23, 2008

Mrs. Gwen Guice, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, February 23, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Guice was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She worked as a waitress at Beuna Vista for several years and moved on to the Fisherman's Wharf in Biloxi. She remained there for almost 17 years and made many friends and lasting relationships. She was...

Walter Edward Hamilton

Walter Edward Hamilton

Feb 23, 2008

Walter Edward Hamilton, 75, of Long Beach, died Saturday, February 23, 2008 in Gulfport. He was born in Biloxi and was a life long resident of Long Beach. He retired from the Aluminum Plant in Gulfport and previously served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and...

James Franklin Reeves

James Franklin Reeves

Feb 23, 2008

Mr. James F. "Peewee" Reeves, Gautier, Mississippi, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 23, 2008, while enjoying the beauty of the Caribbean Sea in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Mr. Reeves was born to Agnes and Harvey Reeves on August 24, 1927. Mr. Reeves was a well known contractor and developer for over forty eight years. He served...