Obituaries

Prentiss Michael Reed

Prentiss Michael Reed

Jun 8, 2006

Mr. Prentiss "Mike" Reed, 54, born December 28, 1951, in Biloxi, MS, joined his mother, Ozella Reed and his former father-in-law, Earl Batia, Sr., in heaven Thursday, June 8, 2006. Mike was a lifelong resident of St. Martin and a 1971 graduate of St. Martin High School. He was an avid fisherman and when he wasn't fishing he was riding...

Jo Ann Jordan

Jo Ann Jordan

Jun 6, 2006

Jo Ann Jordan, 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed gently into the hands of the Lord with friends and family at her side on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, after battling a long illness. Jo Ann was born on October 7, 1938 in Braggadocio, MO to Euell Featherston and Lucy Holman Featherston and there enjoyed the childhood she later described in...

Florence "Rose" Senka Anderson

Florence "Rose" Senka Anderson

Jun 6, 2006

Florence "Rose" Senka Anderson, of D'Iberville, died Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in Biloxi. Mrs. Anderson was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Biloxi and Daughters of the Nile. She was a tambourine player with the Sandpipers. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Gus L. Anderson and her...

Marian Mullins

Marian Mullins

Jun 5, 2006

Marian Shields Mullins, 59, born July 22, 1946, passed away June 5, 2006. She was a resident of the coast for over 25 years. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Frances Shields; and her brother, Delbert (Buddy) Shields II. Mrs. Mullins is survived by three daughters, Tammy (Gary) Jacobs, of Meigs, GA, Sheresa (Darrell) Ross...

James Lee

James Lee

Jun 5, 2006

James "Jim" Lee, 64, of Ocean Springs, died Monday, June 5, 2006 in Houston, TX. Mr. Lee was a lifetime member of the community. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and a wonderful and loving husband and father. Mr. Lee was retired from Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his first wife, Monica Lee; and his...

Marguerite Thompson

Marguerite Thompson

Jun 5, 2006

Mrs. Marguerite Ladner Thompson, 67, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, June 5, 2006, in Biloxi. Mrs. Thompson was born in Foxworth, MS, and lived most of her life in Columbia. She had been a resident fo Biloxi for the past 14 years.. She was a member of N. Columbia Baptist Church and a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death...

Austin Littleton Cannon

Austin Littleton Cannon

Jun 5, 2006

Austin Littleton Cannon, 8 months, of Gulfport, died Monday, June 5, 2006 in Mobile, AL. Austin was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Louise F. Vanderwarf, maternal grandfather, Dr. Richard G. Burman, and maternal great grandmother, Roberta F. Burman. Survivors include his mother, Regina Burman, his sister, Xena Burman both of Gulfport, great aunt, Beth Burman of Toledo, OH...

Robert "Bob" Brosh

Robert "Bob" Brosh

Jun 4, 2006

Mr. Robert C. Brosh, Sr. 67, of Ocean Springs, MS. died June 4, 2006, in Biloxi. Mr. Brosh, was born in Biloxi, MS and resided there until Hurricane Camille, and then moved to Ocean Springs. Following his education in Biloxi, Mr. Brosh became a paint contractor and operated his own business called "Bayou Coatings" in Ocean Springs. Mr. Brosh is...

Gary Paul Howington

Gary Paul Howington

Jun 4, 2006

Gary Paul Howington, 56, of Gulfport, died Sunday, June 4, 2006 in Gulfport. Mr. Howington was a resident of Gulfport for the past few months and a former resident of Jackson, MS. He attended school in Jackson. He was a musician and a member of Alta Woods Baptist Church in Jackson. Gary loved the outdoors and animals. Survivors include his...

Augustus Albert "Bert" Simpson, Jr.

Augustus Albert "Bert" Simpson, Jr.

Jun 3, 2006

Augustus Albert (Bert) Simpson Jr., age 69, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2006, at Slidell Memorial Hospital after a courageous struggle with brain cancer. He was a long time resident of Slidell, Louisiana. He was born July 21, 1936 in Gulfport, Mississippi and graduated from St. Stanislaus, Bay St. Louis, Miss. He received a bachelor of business administration degree (magna...

Betty Lou Tristan

Betty Lou Tristan

Jun 2, 2006

Mrs. Betty Tristan, 71, went to her eternal rest June 2, 2006, after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Tristan became a resident of Biloxi in 1962 via Keesler AFB. Her lifelong dedication and service to the United States Veterans began with her volunteer work at the U.S.O. After achieving a Masters Degree in social work at USM, Hattiesburg, Mrs. Tristan dedicated...

Andra Marie Broussard

Andra Marie Broussard

Jun 2, 2006

Audra Marie Broussard, 34, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Friday, June 2, 2006. A beloved wife and mother who was involved in her children's sport's activities. Mrs. Broussard was a native of Pascagoula and employed at Singing River Hospital as a Patient Navigator. She was loved by her family, friends and patients. Mrs. Broussard was preceded in death by...

Gillis Angeron, Sr.

Gillis Angeron, Sr.

Jun 2, 2006

Mr. Gillis J. "Pappy" Angeron, Sr., 79, of Biloxi, MS, died Friday, June 2, 2006, in Biloxi. Mr. Angeron was a native of Morgan City, LA and had been a coast resident for the past 34 years. He retired from Live Oak Treatment Center as a staff member after 15 years of service. He was a U. S. Navy Corpsman...

Leatha Louise Rampey Asman

Leatha Louise Rampey Asman

Jun 2, 2006

Mrs. Leatha Louise Rampey Asman, 79, born December 26, 1926, in Pensacola, Fla., died Friday, June 2, 2006, in Ocean Springs, MS where she has resided for the last 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Cmdr. George Hardgrave Asman (USN), her eldest child, son John Patrick Asman, her youngest child, daughter Susan Kathryn...

Col. David H. Souser

Col. David H. Souser

Jun 2, 2006

Col. David H. Souser, U.S. Army, Retired, died Friday, June 2, 2006 in Gulfport, after a long battle with cancer. Col. Souser was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 4, 1926. He received a Bachelor of Education degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 1951 and a Master of Business Administration degree from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY in 1965. Col....

Samuel Entrican

Samuel Entrican

Jun 1, 2006

Samuel Lucien Entrican, 75, of Ocean Springs passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006. Mr. Entrican was a native of Wesson, MS. He had been an Ocean Springs resident for the past 30 years. He retired from the US Navy after 25 years of service, as a Petty Officer 1st class. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Eras. He was...

John Everett  Frain Coffman

John Everett Frain Coffman

May 31, 2006

John Everett Frain Coffman, Jef, to those who knew and loved him, died Wednesday, May 31, 2006, and will finally find peace he so richly deserves after a long, hard battle with cancer. Jef was born to Everett and Betty Coffman on August 9, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Lawrence High School, he enlisted in the Air Force....

Mary W. Little

Mary W. Little

May 30, 2006

Mrs. Mary W. Little, 93, of Ocean Springs, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Ft. Worth, TX. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her husband, Robert T. Little; two sisters, Lucille Riggin and Mertice Cotton; and a great-granddaughter, McKenna Ecker; and her parents, Thomas and Mertice Wilson. Mrs. Little is survived by her daughter, Katherine Stierle of Terry,...

Nicholas Payton Fletcher

Nicholas Payton Fletcher

May 30, 2006

Nicholas Payton Fletcher, 1, of Ocean Springs entered into the Kingdom of God on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at Ocean Springs Hospital after drowning. He was able to celebrate his 1st birthday on May 27, 2006 with family and friends. Born May 23, 2005 he is survived by his parents, Kaila Ann Fletcher and Ryan Ronald Trang. Loved by grandparents,...

Arthur M Beaugez

Arthur M Beaugez

May 30, 2006

Arthur M Beaugez, 80, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Beaugez was a lifelong member of the community, a Veteran of the United States Navy who participated in WW II. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic church and followed local and national politics. He was a loving and helpful man...