OBITUARIES
Agnes Leonard
Jan 24, 2007
A. Marie Leonard, age 71, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, January 23, 2007 in Biloxi. Mrs. Leonard was born in Saucier, MS, was member of Poplarhead United Methodist Church and was Office Manager for Mazalea RV Park. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Ruth Madden of Saucier; and her brother-in-law Barney Ladner of Saucier. Survivors include her...
Earsel Grant
Jan 24, 2007
Mrs. Earsel Ealy Grant, age 91 of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Grant was a native of Hillsdale, MS and spent most of her life in Gulfport. She was a member of First Church of the Nazarene of Gulfport and a long time Sunday School Teacher in the Nursery Department for over 20 years....
Vivian Kleckner
Jan 22, 2007
Vivian Vice Kleckner, age 73, resident of Gulfport, died, Sunday, January 21, 2007 in her home in Gulfport. Vivian was born in Moss Point, Mississippi. Vivian was a member of the Northwood Christian Center. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her son, O. L. aÌ‚â‚Å“BoaÌ‚â‚ Clark, Jr. and stepson,...
Russell Newland
Jan 20, 2007
Russell Leroy Newland, Jr., age 76 of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 4:05 p.m., leaving behind his loving wife, Gertrude """"Trudy"""" Gifford Newland; two children; a son, Russell Leroy Newland III and his wife, Diana Lynn of Webster, TX; a daughter, Patricia Diane Stephens and her husband Kelly of Huntington Beach, CA; two grandchildren, Natalie...
Marion Becker
Jan 18, 2007
Mrs. Marion Kwiatkowski Becker, age 78, resident of Long Beach passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2007, at her home. Born in Schenectady, NY to the late John and Monica Sarnacki Kwiatkowsky, Mrs. Becker was a former secretary for General Electric, the U.S. Navy, the Army Depot, and the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi. She was a member of St. Thomas...
Edward Snow
Jan 18, 2007
Edward Cortlandt Snow, Jr., a true southern gentleman, died on Thursday, January 18, 2007 in Sandy Hook, MS. Mr. Snow was a resident of Kiln and formerly of Diamondhead. He was born on May 31, 1919 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ed served 3 years in the US Navy during WWII as a navigator by stars across the Atlantic. He...
Michael Brown
Jan 17, 2007
Michael James Brown, Sr., age 63, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at his home in Biloxi. Mr. Brown was born on March 29, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a 1961 All-American quarterback at Ferndale (Michigan) High School and accomplished Master Bridge player, whose hobbies also included golf, bowling, building balsa-wood model airplanes, watching movies and...
Kenneth Sletten
Jan 16, 2007
Kenneth Charles """"Slippy"""" Sletten, 83, of Gulfport died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Sletten was a native of Wabasha, MN and came to Gulfport at a young age to make his home along the coastal waters that he loved. """"Slippy"""" was a Golden Glove Boxing champion while in high school and later served in the U.S. Merchant Marines...
James Talbert
Jan 16, 2007
James Ernest """"David"""" Talbert, age 62 of Long Beach, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Biloxi. A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 19, 2007 at 2:30pm at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The Riemann family's Gulf Coast Funeral Home, Three Rivers Road Chapel in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth slippy"""" Sletten
Jan 16, 2007
Kenneth Charles """"Slippy"""" Sletten, 83, of Gulfport died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Sletten was a native of Wabasha, MN and came to Gulfport at a young age to make his home along the coastal waters that he loved. """"Slippy"""" was a Golden Glove Boxing champion while in high school and later served in the U.S. Merchant Marines...
Helena Chamblis
Jan 16, 2007
Helena C. Chambliss, age 90, resident of Pass Christian, died, Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Chambliss was born in Bay St. Louis and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curt Chambliss; parents, John Joseph & Laura Franko Fernandez;sisters, Mary DeMetz, Leola DeMetz, Gertrude Cox and Bootsie Woodcock; brothers,...
Slippy Sletten
Jan 16, 2007
Kenneth Charles """"Slippy"""" Sletten, 83, of Gulfport died Tuesday, January 16, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Sletten was a native of Wabasha, MN and came to Gulfport at a young age and made his home along the coastal waters that he loved. """"Slippy"""" was a Golden Glove Boxing champion while in high school and later served in the U.S. Merchant Marines...
Kenneth Williams
Jan 15, 2007
Kenneth Marvin """"Guitar-Man"""" Williams, age 70 of Bay St. Louis, died on Monday, January 15, 2007 in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Williams was a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis and was an excellent musician. He loved helping people and will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Mr. Williams is preceded in death by his parents, Isaac...
Benjamin Randazzo
Jan 14, 2007
Benjamin Frank Randazzo, age 65 of Gulfport, died on Sunday, January 14, 2007 in Gulfport. Arrangements are pending at the Riemann family's GULF COAST FUNERAL HOME, Three Rivers Road Chapel in Gulfport.
Nancy Griffin
Jan 13, 2007
Nancy New Griffin, age 70 and a resident of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord January 12, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Griffin was a member of Campground Baptist Church. She enjoyed compiling family history, reading, sewing, fishing, crafting, and spending time with her family. Mrs. Griffin is preceded in death by her husband, Willard O. Griffin, her parents, Radford...
Joan Schepens
Jan 13, 2007
Joan Schepens, 64, of Long Beach, died Friday, January 12, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Schepens was a native of Magnolia, MS and had been a resident of the coast since 1959. Since 1972, Mrs. Schepens has worked side-by-side with her husband, Henry, Sr. at Commercial Electric and then H.A.S. Electric Service. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle...
Joan Schepens
Jan 12, 2007
Joan Schepens, 64, of Long Beach, died Friday, January 12, 2007 in Gulfport. Mrs. Schepens was a native of Magnolia, MS and had been a resident of the coast since 1959. Since 1972, Mrs. Schepens has worked side-by-side with her husband, Henry, Sr. at Commercial Electric and then H.A.S. Electric Service. She was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle...
Gerald Hoffman
Jan 12, 2007
Gerald """"Jerry"""" Hoffman, age 57, resident of Long Beach, died on Friday, January 12, 2007 at his home in Long Beach. Mr. Hoffman was born in Birmingham, AL, and was a former resident of Lousiana. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a retired Recreational Therapist with the Veterans Administration. Mr. Hoffman was a big supporter of...
Bebe Myford
Jan 11, 2007
Bebe """"Jackie"""" Myford, age 73, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at home with her family in Gulfport. She was a retired telephone operator and member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Myford, her parents, and her first husband, Joseph Voytko. She is survived by her children,...
Leonard Sylvia
Jan 10, 2007
Leonard Francis """"Red"""" Sylvia, III, age 53 of Gulfport, died Wednesday, January 10, 2007 in Gulfport. Mr. Sylvia was born in Gulfport and formerly worked for Marco China and Hot Sticks Manufacturing. He was an avid hunter, an outdoor enthusiast, Civil War reenactor and loved animals. He is preceded in death by his mother, Louise C. Stidham and sister in...
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