OBITUARIES
John Dibbs
Feb 11, 2008
CMSGT John E. Dibbs, USAF, Retired, , age 84, of Biloxi, passed away on February 11, 2008 in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret A. Dibbs; his parents, John and Ester Dibbs; two brothers, Howard Dibbs and George Dibbs; and two sisters, Ann Dibbs and June Tomlanovich. Mr. Dibbs is survived by two daughters, Linda G....
William Spradley
Feb 10, 2008
William Asberry """"Harry"""" Spradley, born November 28, 1937, age 70, of Gulfport, died Febrauary 10, 2008. William was a U.S. Navy Veteran, superior wood craftsman and a determined mechanic. Mr. Spradley was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Ethel Spradley. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce M. Spradley of Gulfport; their 10 children, Tammy...
Stephen Jassby
Feb 9, 2008
Mr. Stephen Jassby, age 75, resident of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2008, in Diamondhead. Mr. Jassby was born in New York City and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired as National Sales Director for Smith Corona after 35 years. He was a member of Diamondhead Community Church, and he enjoyed golf, tennis,...
Henry Ford
Feb 8, 2008
Henry Kenneth Ford, age 76, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the Korean war and a strong hard working man who was loved and respected by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Kara Ford; three brothers; and his...
Condrado Suarez
Feb 8, 2008
Condrada Dolino Suarez, age 92 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, February 8, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Suarez had been a resident of Gulfport since 1995 and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon Dolino and Florencia Digas; her husband, Jesus D. Suarez, Sr., and her...
Dorothy Howard
Feb 8, 2008
Dorothy Louise Bond Howard, age 90, of Saucier, passed away Friday, February 8, 2008 in Hattiesburg. Mrs. Howard was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Howard; her parents, Loren and Sinnie Bond; and her brothers, R.L. Bond and Lamar Bond; and her sisters Edith Smeltzer and Eula Sullivan. She is survived by her children, Ronald Howard of Foley,...
James eddie"""" Dykes
Feb 8, 2008
James E. """"Eddie"""" Dykes, age 64, a resident of Gulfport passed away Friday, February 08, 2008 in Jackson, MS. Mr. Dykes was a good man who always had a joke and enjoyed fishing. He worked in construction most of his life until he lost his sight. He is preceded in death by his father Curtis J. Dykes, and his daughter...
John Trivanovich
Feb 8, 2008
John Allen Trivanovich, age 57 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, February 8, 2008. John was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and he retired from the MS Air National Guard with over 20 years of service. John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Brenda Webb Trivanovich; his son, Shane Allen...
Melody Willard
Feb 8, 2008
Melody M. Willard, age 29, of Pass Christian, died on February 8, 2008 in Pass Christian. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clarence and Lena Page and Jerry and Loretta Reed; and a brother, Jerry Lloyd Yarbrough. Melody is survived by her husband, Michael J. Willard of Pass Christian; her children, Chrystain D.W. Barnett, Gabrial Michael Willard, and...
De-ahna dd"""" Gambill Herrmann
Feb 7, 2008
De-Ahna """"DD"""" Ann Gambill, age 24 and a resident of Poplarville, died on Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Poplarville. De-Ahna was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She attended Hancock High School and was a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her mother, Melissa Mitchell of Kiln, her father, Rodney D. Herrmann, Sr....
Robert Legg
Feb 7, 2008
Robert J. """"Jim"""" Legg, II, age 49, a resident of Long Beach passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Legg proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as a TSgt. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting. Mr. Legg is preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Legg, Jr. and Joyce Marie Legg;...
Clozell Junior Shaw
Feb 7, 2008
Clozell L. """"Junior"""" Shaw, Jr., age 87, a resident of Lizana passed away Thursday, February 7, 2008 in Bay St. Louis. Junior proudly served his county in United States Coast Guard and was a WWII Veteran. He was employed with the VA Medical Center in Biloxi for many years. He managed the family farm for many years until Hurricane Katrina...
Perry Gibson
Feb 7, 2008
Perry F. Gibson went quietly to be with his Lord on Feb. 6, 2008 at his home as he was surrounded by his family. He was born May 13, 1918; the son of Vera New Grimes Gibson and Perry Henry Gibson of Forest, MS. He was a graduate of Forest High School, Coyne Electric School and had completed studies in...
Leslie Levens
Feb 6, 2008
Leslie R. """"Buddy"""" Levens, age 73 and a resident of Gulfport, was born on February 6, 1935 and entered Heaven's Gates on February 6, 2008. Mr. Levens served in the US Marines from 1953-1956 and served in the Korean Conflict. He retired from Local Union 903 IBEW and was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church. His hobbies were fishing,...
Donald Ray Leslie
Feb 6, 2008
Donald Ray Leslie, age 50, of Gulfport, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Leslie loved watching wrestling and was a NASCAR fan who loved Dale Jarrett. He loved C.B. Radios and his handle was """"Donald Duck"""". He also enjoyed four wheeler riding, getting muddy, and camping. Mr. Leslie was a former employee of Holden Construction and Harrison...
Helen Degraw
Feb 6, 2008
Helen X. DeGraw, age 85 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. DeGraw was sent from THE RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport, to Davis Funeral Home in Cushing, OK for services and burial. For more information, please call Davis Funeral Home at (918)225-3103.
Steve Read
Feb 5, 2008
Steve Read, 44, of Pass Christian, died Sunday, February 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Steve was born in Amarillo, Texas; graduated in 1981 from De La Salle High School in New Orleans and was a current resident of Pass Christian. Steve was a former owner of the Blue Rose Restaurant. He was preceded in death by his father, David D. Read,...
Eugenia Kates
Feb 5, 2008
Eugenia C. """"Janie"""" Kates, age 85, passed away at home in Gulfport on February 5, 2008. Shw was born on March 19, 1922 in Mississippi City, MS and has been a resident of Gulfport all her life. She married John Bruner Kates on June 19, 1948. Mrs. Kates was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Eugenia was preceded in death...
Mary Henderson
Feb 5, 2008
Mary Anne Henderson, age 75, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, February 5, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Henderson was born in Selma, AL and raised in Houston, TX. She was a huge football and baseball fan, especially the Dallas Cowboys. She was an Air Force wife and traveled with her husband, and later they enjoyed traveling in their RV. She was an...
Mamie Pique
Feb 4, 2008
Mamie Pique, age 79, of Long Beach passed away Monday, February 4, 2008 in Gulfport. Mrs. Pique was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, five sisters and a son. She is survived by her husband, Charles Pique, Sr. of Long Beach; her children, Debbie Fletcher and her husband Timothy of Long Beach, Lisa Allen of Long Beach, Charles...
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