Obituaries

Ottie Mitchelson
Jun 10, 2005
Mrs.Ottie R. Mitchelson, 84, of Gulfport, MS. died Friday, June 10, 2005 in Gulfport. Mrs. Mitchelson was a native of George County, MS and a resident of the coast for the past 70 years. She was employed at Keesler Air Force Base for 34 years as supervisor of stock records. She also worked at Camp Shelby for 5 years. Mrs....
Carl Decidue Alfonso
Jun 10, 2005
Mr. Carl Decidue Alfonso, last surviving child of Decidue and Laboria Alfonso, passed away June 10, 2005. Carl, age 91, was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Tommye Williamson Alfonso, and his sisters, Theresa Alfonso Gulotta, Spena Alfonso, and Josephine Alfonso, and his brothers, Nofie D. Alfonso, Gus D. Alfonso, Andy Alfonso,...
Wayne Werkau
Jun 10, 2005
Mr. Wayne Elmer Werkau, 83, passed away Friday, June 10, 2005, at Quality Hospice Care Facility in Biloxi. Mr. Werkau was born July 31, 1921, in Gilman, Illinois and was one of the first soldiers stationed at Keesler AFB. It was there that he met his wife of 63 years, Grace Viator. Mr. Werkau served in WW II and retired...

William Suddeth
Jun 10, 2005
William Dossie Sudduth, 75, died Saturday, June 24, 2005. Graveside services will be 3 pm Friday June 24, 2005 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Reginald Mavin "Reggie" Necaise
Jun 9, 2005
Mr. Reginald Mavin "Reggie" Necaise, 56, of Long Beach passed away Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Biloxi. Reggie grew up in Long Beach, was an avid NASCAR fan, and loved restoring vintage automobiles. He was preceded in death by his father, Mavin Alphonse Necaise, and his step-father, John Rybakowski. Reggie is survived by his loving mother, Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Necaise...

Glen Cruse
Jun 9, 2005
Mr. Glen Cruse, 53, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, June 9, 2005. Mr. Cruse enjoyed hunting and fishing. He worked as a patrolman for the Bureau of Marine Resources where he retired from in 1994. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer Cruse and Billie Cruse Holden, and his sisters Cathy, Teresa and Linda. He is survived by...

Robert H. Rogers
Jun 8, 2005
Roberta H. Rogers, 86, of Gulfport, died Wednesday, June 8, 2005 in Gulfport. Roberta was a native of Newton County, MS. and a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, where she was active in Young at Heart Senior's Group. Roberta was an accomplished seamstress who designed and sewed clothes for her...

Cristel Katis
Jun 7, 2005
Mrs. Cristel Katis, age 61, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Katis is survived by her husband of 18 years, Michael Katis of Ocean Springs, a son, John Paul Jones of Ft. Bragg, KY, and three grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date.

Elizabeth Ann Mixon
Jun 7, 2005
Elizabeth Ann Mixon, 79, of Pass Christian died Tuesday, June 7, 2005 in Pass Christian. Mrs. Mixon was born in New Orleans and had been a resident of the Coast since 1962. She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pineville. Mrs. Mixon was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Mixon, Jr. Survivors include...

Rose Kim Bui
Jun 7, 2005
Miss Rose Kim Bui, 22 , of Biloxi died Tuesday, June 7, 2005. Miss Bui was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was the Valedictorian of Biloxi High School in 2001. She was a senior at Ole Miss majoring in International Studies. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Biloxi. Miss Bui is survived by...

Bessie "Kitty" Baughker
Jun 6, 2005
Mrs. Bessie Baughker, "Kitty", age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, June 6, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Baughker was a resident of the community since 1961. She was a member of Eastside Church of Christ of Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Colonel Robert L. Baughker, a sister, Doris "Dottie" Woodward and a...

Annie Marie Lott Johnson
Jun 6, 2005
Mrs. Annie Marie Lott Johnson, age 51, of Saucier, MS died on Monday, June 6, 2005. Mrs. Johnson was a native of the Gulf Coast for 31 years. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Marie Lott. She is survived by her husband , Keith Johnson of...

Boyce "BeBe" Andrews
Jun 6, 2005
Boyce "BeBe" Andrews, 79, of Gulfport died Monday, June 6, 2005 in Gulfport. Mr. Andrews was born in Grenada and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for 38 years. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force, was a Mason and Shriner and a member of Union of Operating Engineers. He was Methodist. He is survived by his...

Lucille Annamae Basque Boone
Jun 4, 2005
Mrs. Lucille Annamae Basque Boone, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Boone was a native and lifelong resident of St. Martin. She was formerly employed with E.R. Moore Company in Ocean Springs. She was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her...
Charles W. "Speedy" Stryker
Jun 4, 2005
Mr. Charles W. "Speedy" Stryker, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Saturday, June 4, 2005, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Stryker was a native of upstate New York and had been a coast resident since 1989. He retired from the Naval Service Weapons Center as a machinist after more than 30 years of service. He was a veteran of WWII...

Richard Galloway
Jun 3, 2005
Mr. Richard Lee "Rick" Galloway, 38, of Pascagoula, MS, died Friday, June 3, 2005, in Pascagoula. Mr. Galloway was a native of Oxford, MS and had been a resident of Ocean Springs most of his life. He was a 1985 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Gulf War (fire controlman) and...

Dortha J. Sullivan
Jun 2, 2005
Dortha J. Sullivan, 76, of Gulfport, died Thursday, June 2, 2005 in Gulfport. Mrs. Sullivan was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Pearl Mason. Survivors include her husband Curtis Ray Sullivan, her daughter Denise Sullivan of Gulfport, 4 sons William Sullivan, Charles Sullivan, Howard Sullivan, Clifton Sullivan, 3 brothers, Charles Mason, Mack Mason, Paul Mason, and grandchildren. The...

Ervin John Tague
Jun 2, 2005
Mr. Tague was a resident of the community for over 40 years and a native of Iowa City, Iowa. He retired from the US Air Force as a S/Sgt. Mr. Tague was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Renee Tague and his parents, Merle and Violet Tague. He is survived by his wife, Betty Tague, a daughter, Malia McGowan,...
Lucille Haise
Jun 1, 2005
Lucille Blacksher Haise, (Granny) 91, of Biloxi MS, died Wenesday, June 1, 2005 in Biloxi. Mrs. Haise was a native of Biloxi. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Mrs. Haise was once employed with Biloxi Freezing Company, Gayfers, Jays Fabrics, and the Biloxi Public School System as a cafeteria worker. She was named the Biloxi Lions Club...

Henry Thomas McCormick, Sr.
Jun 1, 2005
MR. Henry Thomas McCormick Sr., 65, of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, June 1, 2005. Mr. McCormick was a life long resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr.McCormick is preceded in death by his son Henry Thomas (Tommy) McCormick Jr., and by his father John Henry McCormick. He is survived by his wife of 42...
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