Obituaries

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...

Paula Marie Dryman Cochran

Paula Marie Dryman Cochran

May 30, 2006

Paula Marie Cochran, age 48, passed away on May 30, 2006 in D'Iberville, Mississippi. Paula was preceded in death by her mother, Delores Drymon; her father, Paul Maugel; her sister, Linda Hancock and two nephews. Paula is survived by her husband of fifteen years, Kenneth W. Cochran; six children, Billy Dauphin, Charlie Dauphin and Danielle Trotter all of D'Iberville, Nicole...

Charles Goff

Charles Goff

May 29, 2006

Charles Edward Goff Pace, 41, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, May 29, 2006. Mr. Goff was a native of Hattiesburg, MS and lived most of his life on the coast. He had been employed for over 14 years at Estabrook Ford as a salesman, where he achieved Salesman of the year and Salesman of the month on several...

Robert Dunnell

Robert Dunnell

May 29, 2006

Mr. Robert Wayne Dunnell, 57, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, May 29, 2006, in Biloxi. Mr. Dunnell was a native of Fargo, North Dakota and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past two years. He was a U. S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include four sons, Phillip Dunnell and Nicholas Dunnell of Biloxi, Craig...

Juanita Maxine Rowan Kiddy

Juanita Maxine Rowan Kiddy

May 28, 2006

Juanita Maxine Rowan Kiddy, 73, of Vancleave passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2006 in Gulfport. Mrs. Kiddy was a member of the community for the past 34 years. She was of the Protestant faith. Mrs. Kiddy is survived by her husband of 50 years, Wayne A. Kiddy; two daughters Lois K. Wilson of Ocean Springs & Julia K. Benson...

Aaron Garlotte

Aaron Garlotte

May 27, 2006

Aaron Bruce Garlotte, 18, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2006 in Lucedale, MS. Mr. Garlotte was a lifelong member of the community. He was an accomplished auto mechanic, training for diesel repair. Mr. Garlotte had an outgoing personality and a good sense of humor. He may be gone but he will not be forgotten. Mr. Garlotte...

Mrs. Lela Fern Cox Leeper

Mrs. Lela Fern Cox Leeper

May 27, 2006

Mrs. Lela Fern Cox Leeper, 78, of Gautier, MS, died Saturday, May 27, 2006, in Gautier. Mrs. Leeper was a native of Trenton, MO. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Leeper is survived by two daughters, Susan Griffin and her husband, Charles, of D'Iberville, MS, and Vickie Brennan of Byers, CO; one son,...

Lilly Roche

Lilly Roche

May 26, 2006

Ms. Lilly Roche, 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, May 26, 2006, in Gulfport. Ms. Roche was born October 21, 1924, in Biloxi, MS, to Victor and Corrine Skinner Roche. She was a homemaker. Ms. Roche was preceded in death by her mother and father, Corrine and Victor Roche; her brother, Hubert Charles Roche and sister, Lucille Roche Ferrill....

Dennis Deford Waltman, Sr.

Dennis Deford Waltman, Sr.

May 25, 2006

Dennis D. Waltman, Sr., 68, of Gautier, died Thursday May 25, 2006. Mr. Waltman was a lifelong resident of the coast and a truck driver most of his life, most recently driving for Concrete Products. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Annie Belle Waltman, and one brother, Brad Waltman. He is survived by his wife, Mickie...

Manuel Ripoll

Manuel Ripoll

May 25, 2006

Manuel "Rip" Ripoll, 68, of Long Beach, died Thursday, May 25, 2006 in Long Beach. He was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for 26 years and was a former resident of Vicksburg. Mr. Ripoll was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Long Beach. He previously served in the Army...