OBITUARIES
Cayla Pugh
Jan 6, 2008
Cayla Jo Pugh, age 5 months and a resident of Hattiesburg, died on Sunday, January 6, 2008 in Hattiesburg. Even though Cayla was only here for a short time, she touched many lives and will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her. Cayla is preceded in death by her great grandfathers, Jeffie Bond and Maurice Pugh....
Edna Petitfils
Jan 5, 2008
Edna McDuffie Petitfils, age 89, of Biloxi, died on Friday, January 4, 2008 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Preston C. Petitfils; her parents; and three sisters, Jewel May of Garland, TX, Myrtle Suggs of Biloxi, MS, amd Eloise Reynolds of Butler, AL. Mrs. Petitfils is...
William Lain
Jan 5, 2008
Chief M/Sgt William L. Lain, USAF, Retired, age 79, of Saucier, died Saturday, January 05, 2008 in Kosciusko, MS. Mr. Lain was a native of Rockport, IL and lived most of his life on the coast. He retired from the U.S. Air Force having served as a medic flying combat missions in Vietnam. After retirement from the Air Force, Mr....
Jamie Buckley
Jan 5, 2008
Jamie A. Buckley, age 56, of Biloxi, died on January 5, 2008 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard E. Buckley; her daughter, Lisa Brown; and her parents, James Arnold and Mary D. Arnold. Jamie is survived by her children, Mark Brown of Biloxi, MS, Eric Buckley of Hattiesburg, MS, Rebekah Howard and her husband,...
Justin A. Ferqueron
Jan 5, 2008
Justin A. Ferqueron, age 29, of Long Beach, died Saturday January 5, 2008 in Pass Christian. He will be sent to Bagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Home in Sterling Heights, MI (586)977-7300 by the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport.
Herbert J. Legrone
Jan 4, 2008
Herbert J. LeGrone, 86, of Gulfport, died Thursday, January 3, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. LeGrone was a resident of the Coast since 1945. One of his proudest accomplishments in life was being a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving in WWII, where he completed 65 missions in the Air Offense of Europe as a B26 Flight Engineer and...
Donald Miller
Jan 3, 2008
Donald E. Miller, age 73, of Gulfport, died on January 3, 2008 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Murrell W. Miller and Laura M. Miller; two sisters, B. Thompson and Jerri Baumgardner; and a brother, John W. Miller. Mr. Miller is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Rayman and Betty Lindman, and one brother, Melvin Miller, all...
Allen Wayne Elmont
Jan 3, 2008
Allen W. Elmont, 47, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2007. He was born in Phoenix, Arizona and currently resided in Biloxi, Mississippi. Allen was currently working at the Beau Rivage and will be greatly missed by all that came in contact with him. Allen is survived by his daughter Samantha Roy, his cousin Julie Bertagni and many other extended...
Lydia Scottie Luker
Jan 3, 2008
Lydia """"Scottie"""" Luker, age 80 and a resident of Long Beach, died Thursday, January 3, 2008, in Gulfport. Mrs. Luker was a native of Ayrschire, Scotland, and was a past member of the Open Gulf Watch Seabee Radio Club. Mrs. Luker was preceded in death by her parents, John Watson McClung and Agnes Mitchell McClung; her husband, Curtis Ira Luker;...
Michael Andy Brooks
Jan 2, 2008
Michael """"Andy"""" Brooks, age 28, resident of Gulfport, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in Gulfport. Mr. Brooks served in the U.S. Navy in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an avid fisherman and golfer. He was a proud father, the life of the party and a born salesman. Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife, Roxanne M. Brooks of Gulfport; parents,...
Thelma Mae Quattlebaum
Jan 2, 2008
Thelma Mae Quattlebaum, age 61, of Long Beach, went to Heaven on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Mrs. Quattlebaum, a native of Durham, North Carolina, and a long time resident of Long Beach, Mississippi, had worked in the Long Beach school system for many years. She was a christian and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gulfport. She was a...
John Danny Williams
Jan 2, 2008
John Daniel """"Danny"""" Williamsbetter known as """"Mechanic and Sap,"""" was a resident of Pass Christian, MS. He was born December 6, 1946 in Bay St. Louis, MS. On Wednesday, January 2, 2008, he went to be with the Lord at the age of 61. He graduated from Pass Christian High School and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Shop...
Jacklen Morrison
Jan 2, 2008
Jacklen M. Ainsworth Morrison, age 75 and a resident of Biloxi, died Wednesday, January 2, 2008, in Biloxi. Mrs. Morrison was a native of Union City, PA, and served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. She, along with her former husband, was owner and operator for 21 years of Triumph Sales and Service motorcycle dealership in...
Doris Givens
Jan 1, 2008
Doris Y. Givens, age 56, a resident of Gulfport, passed away January 1, 2008 in Biloxi. Mrs. Givens was the Block Captain of her neighborhood watch. She was an avid tennis player, photographer, and award winning artist. She loved her grandchildren and taught them art. At age 17, she was presented with a key to the City of New Orleans....
Alicia Saunders Clark
Dec 31, 2007
Alicia Saunders Clark, age 15, of Hattiesburg, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 in Bay St. Louis. Saunders was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cecil O. Brown and Valerian Brown, and Judge Lester Clark and Dorothy Clark; and her sister, Katlyn Clark. She is survived by her parents, Dr. John S. Clark and Michele Clark of Hattiesburg, and...
Victor Mitchell
Dec 31, 2007
Victor E. """"Barney"""" Mitchell, age 89, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at Dunbar Village in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Mitchell was born in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He was a retired diesel mechanic and long time resident of coastal Mississippi and Louisiana. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his sons, John Mitchell of Diamondhead, MS, Vincent Mitchell, of Saucier, MS, Vic Mitchell of...
William King
Dec 31, 2007
William """"Steven"""" King a native of Jackson, MI, who resided in Mobile, AL, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2007 at a local hospital. He will be cherished in memory by his daughter, Meghan Griffin of Santa Rosa CA, his fiance' Diane Lunceford and her daughters, Amy (Daniel) Driskoll and Rachel Lunceford of Mobile, AL and a host of friends....
Gerald Dennis
Dec 31, 2007
Gerald R. Dennis, age 71, of Saucier passed away December 31, 2007 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Clyde Joseph Dennis, Sr. and Lucille Sarpy; and his brothers, Ralph Adolph Dennis and Clyde Joseph Dennis, Jr. Survivors include his aunt, Mae Collens of Meridian, MS, his nephew Ralph Dennis and wife Beth of Waveland;...
Victor E. Barney Mitchell
Dec 31, 2007
Victor E. """"Barney"""" Mitchell, age 89, died Monday, December 31, 2007 at Dunbar Village in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Mitchell was born in Spotsylvania, Virginia. He was a retired diesel mechanic and long time resident of coastal Mississippi and Louisiana. Mr. Mitchell is survived by his sons, John Mitchell of Diamondhead, MS, Vincent Mitchell, of Saucier, MS, Vic Mitchell of...
Richard Rivers
Dec 30, 2007
Richard """"Bill"""" Rivers, 81, of Pass Christian, died at home surrounded by family on Sunday, December 30, 2007. Bill was a resident of Pass Christian for the past 17 years. He was a former member of St. Pauls Catholic Church and was a current member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Dedeaux. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and...
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