Obituaries
Grace U. Thompson
Nov 12, 2005
Mrs. Thompson is a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS and a member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Thompson is preceded in death by her husband, Harvey H. Thompson, and daughter, Jean T. Travis. She is survived by one daughter, Carole and husband David King of Hattiesburg, MS, one son-in-law, M.H. Travis of Pascagoula,...
James Leslie Duke
Nov 12, 2005
James Leslie Duke, 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday November 12, 2005. He was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on December 19, 1930. He was the son of the late Hardy Wilson and Daisy Cummings Duke. He married Alice Marie LeClaire of St.Charles, Missouri on December 1, 1966 in Alton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by two sisters, a...
Betty Jean LaRose
Nov 11, 2005
Betty Jean McDaniels LaRose, 75, passed away on November 11, 2005 in Biloxi, MS. Born September 13, 1930 in St. Louis, MO Betty's dancing talent landed her a job at the Grand Theater in her hometown, where she became head chorus girl in the early 1950's. Her showbiz career included a stint as a Rockette, and she was known to...
Helen Rita "Nannie" Hughes
Nov 10, 2005
Mrs. Helen Rita "Nannie" Hughes, age 89, of Biloxi, MS., died Thursday, November 10, 2005, in Biloxi. Mrs. Hughes was born in Bethleham, PA., on December 23, 1915. She was a resident of the community for 82 years. She was also a gifted embroiderer, gardener, and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy Seib
Nov 10, 2005
Mrs. Dorothy Dunaway Seib was delivered into the hands of our Lord on the 10th day of November, 2005. Everyone who knew Dorothy had the same feeling, the feeling of warmth and love that overcame you just being in her presence. The assurance that everything will be alright radiated from her smiling face. The blessing of being close to someone...
Edward J. Moran
Nov 10, 2005
Edward J. Moran, 77, died Thursday, November 10, 2005 in Gulfport, MS. Ed was born June 13, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY. Ed was preceded by his son Michael of Waveland, MS. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ruth of 50 years of Diamondhead, MS, his sons Douglas of Sparta, NJ and Steven of Weshampton, NY, and 5 grandchildren. Ed, a graduate...
Tonia Renee Bangs
Nov 9, 2005
Tonia Renee Bangs, 29, of Biloxi died Wednesday, November 9, 2005 in Biloxi. Mrs. Bangs was a life long resident of the Gulf Coast. She attended school in Moss Point and attended Cedar Lake Assembly. Mrs. Bangs was preceded in death by her husband Perry Ellis Bangs and her mother Lorene Adams. Survivors include her fiance Bruce Bangs of Biloxi,...
Peggy Harrill
Nov 9, 2005
Peggy "Pat" Harrill, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Harrill was a resident of the community for eight years and was also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Telva Brann Osborne, sisters, Lucille Goodner, Fern Page, brother, Cleo...
James Thrasher
Nov 9, 2005
Mr. James L. Thrasher, age 69, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Thrasher was a resident of the community for 37 years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Belle Thrasher and a brother, Lloyd C. Thrasher. He is...
Richard Benfield
Nov 9, 2005
Mr. Richard D. "Rick" Benfield, age 62, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in Biloxi. Rick was born in Jacksonville, FL, on July 19, 1943. In 1961 he moved with his family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and met the love of his life, Dusty Spragio Benfield. They were happily married for 40 years. Rick was interested...
David Knee, Sr.
Nov 8, 2005
David Knee, Sr., 57, of Saucier, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005 in Gulfport. Mr. Knee was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Deloris Knee of Saucier, 3 daughters, Kimberly Ritmanich, Vicki Ritmanich both of Saucier, and Melissa Knee of Arkansas, 2 sons,...
Mrs. Margaret Jones Johansen
Nov 8, 2005
Mrs. Margaret Jones Johansen, of Gulfport, MS., died Tuesday, November 8, 2005, in Gulfport. Mrs. Johansen was a resident of Gulfport since 1946 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar W. Johansen, Jr., her parents, Dr. William and Cleo Jones, sister, Mildred Jones Smith, and three brothers, Arthur...
William Gandy
Nov 8, 2005
Mr. William J. Gandy, 80, of Biloxi, MS, died Nov. 8, 2005, in Beaumont, Texas. He was returning to Biloxi after being a Katrina Evacuee to his son's home in Houston. Bill was born in Oil City, LA February 28, 1925. He graduated from Salem High School and entered the U. S. Navy in 1943 where he served his country...
Dennis J. Illich
Nov 8, 2005
DENNIS ILLICH -- THE LEGACY OF A GREAT MAN Dennis John Illich was a man who touched the lives of many as a son, brother, husband, father, educator, farmer, and friend. He was a strong, intelligent, committed human being, one whose personal integrity and dedication and whose caring and warm smile set a standard for others to follow. He leaves...
Eulalie B. Trochesset
Nov 6, 2005
Eulalie B. Trochesset, 85, of Biloxi, died Sunday, November 6, 2005 in Biloxi. Mrs. Trochesset was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of St. Martin Senior Citizens, with whom she enjoyed traveling with twice a year. She was an avid fisherman and and was a caregiver for several elderly friends. Mrs. Trochesset was also a...
Mary Lou Ladnier Gartman
Nov 6, 2005
Mary Lou Ladnier Gartman passed away, Sunday, November 6, 2005, at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport at the age of 76. She was born in the Saucier/Lizana Community on January 28, 1929. Mary Lou attended Advance and Saucier Schools. She was a lifetime residence of Saucier and a member of the Poplarhead United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by...
George McElhenney
Nov 6, 2005
Mr. George "Kelly" McElhenney, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Sunday, November 6, 2005, in Gautier. Mr. McElhenney was a resident of the community for 32 years. He was born in Decatur, MS., and was a graduate of Decatur High School. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years as an aircraft (crew chief) mechanic. Mr....
Eula Davenport Hatten
Nov 5, 2005
Eula Davenport Hatten of Monroe, Louisiana died Saturday, November 5, 2005 in Monroe. Mrs. Hatten was born on August 4, 1915 in Alpine, Texas. Mrs. Hatten graduated from the University of Texas, Summa Cum Laude and taught school for a year in Van Horn, Texas. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sorority at the University. In 1936 she married...
Jerome Mathieu
Nov 4, 2005
Mr. Jerome William Mathieu, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Friday, November 4, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Mathieu was born on August 31, 1922, to the late William and Edwina Mathieu. He was a lifelong resident of the Fountainbleau Community and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was an honorable decorated veteran and of the Catholic...
Jason Hollingsworth
Nov 4, 2005
Mr. Jason Hollingsworth (Highnote), age 31, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Friday, November 4, 2005, in Knoxville, TN. Mr. Hollingsworth was a resident of the community for fifteen years. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Ivey Day of Biloxi, MS., sister, Allisa Cornelius, brother, John Brett, niece, Hannah Holliday and nephew, Hunter Holliday, all of Ocean Springs, MS. Visitation...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
