OBITUARIES
Anna Tuchak
Jun 16, 2011
Anna Antonishak Tarczanin Tuchak, born in Yasen, Ukraine on January 15, 1922, died peacefully on June 16, 2011 in Jackson County. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Tarczanin and her second husband, Dr. William Tuchak of Hattiesburg; her parents, Frank and Maria Antonishak; two sisters, Katherine and Olanna of their native Ukraine; two brothers, Michael and...
Albert "Bootsie" Lizana
Jun 15, 2011
Albert ""Bootsie"" Lizana, 85, went to be with his sweetheart in Heaven on their wedding anniversary June 15, 2011. He was born in Cuevas, MS on December 26, 1925 to Ernest and Mary Lizana. Bootsie was a faithful member of Holy Family Parish and worked for 35 years in Operations Control for Greyhound Transportation. He loved gardening, fishing, herding his...
George Jack Stevens
Jun 15, 2011
George Jack Stevens, age 96 and a resident of Carthage, MS died Wednesday, June 15, 2011 in Carthage. The graveside service will be at 2PM on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Biloxi City Cemetery. Service JUN 18. 02:00 PM Biloxi City Cemetery Irish Hill Drive Biloxi, MS, US Interment Biloxi City Cemetery Irish Hill Drive Biloxi, MS,
Mae Koenenn
Jun 14, 2011
Mrs. Mae Koenenn, wife of L.A. Koenenn for 71 years, died Tuesday afternoon at her home in Long Beach. She had celebrated her 90th birthday on March 3. Although she was born in Louisiana, she spent most of her adult life on the Gulf Coast where she was active in church, charitable and social organizations. She and her future husband...
Farlene Bowman Rabby
Jun 14, 2011
Mrs. Farlene Adair Bowman Rabby, age 46, of Biloxi, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 in Biloxi. Mrs. Bowman grew up in Severna Park, Maryland and graduated in 1983 from Severna Park High School. She continued her studies and received her bachelors degree from the University of Baltimore. She was employed as...
Ernest Eugene Sanderson
Jun 14, 2011
Ernest Eugene Sanderson, age 50, of Dallas, TX, passed away on June 14, 2011, in Dallas, TX. Arrangements by RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
Leslie A. Stevenson
Jun 14, 2011
Mr. Leslie A. ""Les"" Stevenson, age 74, and a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home, in Gulfport died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi. A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Service JUN 17. 10:00 AM Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS,...
Thomas "Turtle" Davies
Jun 14, 2011
Thomas ""Turtle"" Davies, Jr., age 61, of Gulfport, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Mr. Davies served as a medic in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of Iron Horse Community Church and he enjoyed arts, crafts, leatherwork, and riding and working on motorcycles. Survivors include his wife Paulette, children, Tracey and Matthew, 4 grandchildren,...
Christian Blue Jordan
Jun 13, 2011
Christian Blue Jordan of Kiln, age 11, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011. Christian, known to his loved ones as ""Chris,"" was born August 11, 1999 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is survived by loving and proud parents Blue and Madella Jordan; by his two sisters, Vivian and Shelby; by his grandparents, great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and...
Albert W. Daniels
Jun 12, 2011
Albert Woodward Daniels, Sr., age 76 and a resident of Kiln, died on Sunday, June 12, 2011, in Gulfport. He took pride in being the baby of his family. He liked being protected and cared for by his older siblings. He had a childhood of pleasant memories that he often told and retold stories of to his children, grandchildren and...
Joseph David McKay
Jun 11, 2011
Joseph David McKay, Sr. departed this life on Saturday, June 11, 2011, and was reunited with his loved ones that passed before him. Born and raised in Gulfport, Joe grew up building water towers for CB & I, traveling to Kuwait, St. Lucia, and all over the Southeastern United States. Joe loved to ride his Harleys and later became one...
Steve "Tater" Barnhill
Jun 11, 2011
Steve ""Tater"" Barnhill, 41, of Hurley, MS, passed away on June 11, 2011, in Mobile. He was born on July 19, 1969, in Jacksonville, AL. He worked for Gulf Coast Fence Company for 20 years and was an avid fan of motorcycles and race cars. Tater was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles and Mae Sparks; and his brother,...
Jackie "Jack" Bassinger
Jun 11, 2011
Jackie ""Jack"" Bassinger, Jr, age 51, of Gulfport, passed away on June 11, 2011 in Gulfport. He is survived by his wife, Dale Bassinger; three sons, Gerald Bassinger (Kristy), Michael Bassinger, and Jeremy Bassinger; a daughter, Amanda Thacker (David); four sisters; and seven grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM...
Frank Lee "Buddy" Moran
Jun 10, 2011
Mr. FrankLee ""Buddy"" Moran, age 81, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011, at home with his family by his side. Mr. Moran was born in Harrison County to Franklin and Viola Cuevas Moran. He was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church in Lizana and worked at Indal Aluminum for 38 years before retirement. He enjoyed...
Shirley Ann Gardner Demo
Jun 10, 2011
Shirley Gardner Demo, age 72, of Biloxi, MS, passed away June 10, 2011. She was born January 6, 1939, to Gladys and J.W. Gardner in Flora, MS. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and J.W. Gardner; her stepfather, Price Lewis; former husband, Thomas Demo, Jr.; her brother, ""Doc"" Gardner (Dot); two sisters, Gladys Winans (Bill) and Sarah...
Thelma Barnes Weeks
Jun 9, 2011
Thelma Barnes Weeks, age 77, born in Prentiss County Mississippi passed away in Gulfport on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mrs. Weeks was born to Autie and Bertha Hutchens in 1933. She attended Wheeler High School and then graduated from St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. She furthered her education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received...
Rachel Estelle "Smith" Williams
Jun 9, 2011
Rachel Estelle (Smith) Williams of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011, at the age of 70. Rachel was born in Booneville, MS and lived in California and Texas before moving to Gulfport in 1981 with her family. Rachel shared a special relationship with her family, many of whom have been by her side providing her love and...
Kermit J. Ladner
Jun 9, 2011
Mr. Kermit Joseph Ladner, age 64, resident of the Dedeaux Community, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Mr. Ladner was born to Ollis and Gracie Cuevas Ladner in the Dedeaux Community in 1947, where he lived his whole life. He retired from Northrup Grumman Ship Systems after 38 years as a sheet metal mechanic. One of his biggest accomplishments...
Kenny Eastep
Jun 8, 2011
Mr. Kenny Eastep, age 43, of Long Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Mr. Eastep was born in Columbia, TN. He was always aware of people in need and went to great measures to help them. He was a mentor for youth in the state working through Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, MS. He worked for Fagan Trucking out...
Barbara Carlstrom
Jun 8, 2011
Barbara Carlstrom, age 77, of Long beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, in Long Beach. She was employed at the SeaBee Base as a librarian, spending time with her children, traveling, knitting, and reading. She was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Carlstrom. Survivors include her son, Brian Everhart and her daughter, Jill Bailey, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren,and...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
HeartLight offers a variety of support groups, education, resources, and special programming related to grief and loss.
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
11280 Three Rivers Rd
Gulfport, MS 39503
13872 Lemoyne Blvd
Biloxi, MS 39532
9113 Kiln Delisle Rd
Pass Christian, MS 39571
274 Beauvoir Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531
19130 Commission Rd
Long Beach, MS 39560
141 Highway 90
Waveland, MS 39576
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss