OBITUARIES

Mar 15, 2015

Rose Mary Dubuisson, 80, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Gulfport.Ms. Dubuisson was a native and life-long resident of Pass Christian and a member of Holy Family Parish.She was preceded in death by her parents, Leander and Lucille Dubuisson and brothers, James and Clarence Dubuisson. Survivors include her 4 siblings, Betty C. Dubuisson, Louise Ladner, Barbara D. Hayden (Roger)...

Mar 15, 2015

Rosemary ""Ginger"" Elizabeth St. Clair, age 72 and a resident of Biloxi passed away Sunday, March 15, 2015 at home, surrounded by love, with her son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren by her side. Mrs. Ginger was born in Jersey City, NJ, but was reared in Brattleboro, VT. She married Kenneth in May of 1967. Over the years, the US Navy took...

Mar 14, 2015

Nicholas David Eastman, age 28, of Diamondhead, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015.Mr. Eastman was born in Huntsville, AL, to Robyn David and Rebecca Glenn ""Annie"" Eastman. The youngest child of a military family, he had lived in many places including Bermuda, Charleston, SC, Panama City, FL, Hawaii, and Huntsville, AL, where he graduated from Hazel Green High School....

Mar 13, 2015

James Edward ""Jimmy"" Ward, Jr., age 14, of Woolmarket, joined the Angels as they carried him to Heaven on March 13, 2015.Jimmy shared his special sense of joy and happiness with others through his fun-loving spirit, which brought so much laughter and so many smiles. The blessing of his joy and spirit will live in our hearts forever. Jimmy never...

Mar 13, 2015

Amanda Nicole Ward, age 16, of Woolmarket, joined the Angels as they carried her to Heaven on March 13, 2015.Amanda was a beautiful, special, happy, loving and caring young girl with a smile that would light up the room. She had a joyful spirit that will live in our hearts forever and will be remembered for her indescribable special sweetness....

Mar 12, 2015

Jacqueline A. La Nasa, 80, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away on March 12, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin E. Quigley, Sr. and Agnes Quigley, her brother, Edwin E. Quigley, Jr. and her sister, Gloria J. Schroeder.She is survived by her husband, MGySgt. (Ret.) Patrick P. La Nasa, her five children, sons, Patrick R. La Nasa,...

Mar 12, 2015

Mar 12, 2015

David A. Duncan, age 68, passed away March 12, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Duncan; his sons, David Duncan and Toby Duncan; Daughter, Nicole Kelly of California; Grandchildren, Donavin, Alleina, Mikayla and Rhiley; Sisters, Terry Lee of Port Huron, MI and Laurie Castenson of Kewanee, IL; and one brother, Andrew Duncan of Di'berville, MS.David was co-owner of...

Mar 12, 2015

Jack Holley, 86, of Long Beach, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at the MS State Veterans Home in Collins, MS. Mr. Holley was a native of Pass Christian and a longtime resident of Long Beach. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War. He retired from Boilermaker Union Local 37.Mr. Holley was preceded in...

Mar 12, 2015

M. Wayne Gill, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on March 12, 2015, in Gulfport.He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Aunnie Lee Gill, and a brother, Wallace Gill.Survivors include his wife, Beda Gill, 3 sons, Dale (Kristy) Gill, Rusty (Ashley) Gill, Matt (Terrie) Gill, a step-daughter, Sharon (Jeremy) Bass, 11 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a sister, Charlyne...

Mar 12, 2015

Donald Thomas Mauffray, 65, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Long Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Delores Mauffray.He is survived by his loving wife, Helen Mauffray; daughter, Stacey Miller (Gray); granddaughter, Marissa Allen, whom he loved more than words could describe. Mr. Mauffray is also survived by his siblings and many other family...

Mar 12, 2015

Rev. Charles E. Clark, age 76 and a resident of Kiln, MS, met his heavenly father on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in Bay St. Louis. Rev. Clark was born on March 3, 1939, in Graceville, Florida. He served our country in the United States Air Force as Assistant Chaplain in 28 countries. During his tenure in France, he founded Franco-American...

Mar 11, 2015

MSgt. Samuel David Padgett, Sr., USAF, Ret., age 91 passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Gulfport. MSgt. Padgett was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Air Corps., and U.S. Air Force. Among his major campaigns were participation in the Berlin Airlift and the Pacific theater as a pilot. Following his retirement with 22...

Mar 11, 2015

Curtis Evans, III, age 66 and a resident of Biloxi passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Biloxi. Mr. Evans was a native of Shreveport, LA and was a U.S. Marine Corp. veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Evans Jr., and mother, Frankie Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Diane...

Mar 11, 2015

Our loving father, son, brother, grandfather, and loyal friend, David McRay, passed away at his home in Long Beach, on March 11, 2015, at the age of 55. David is survived by his son, Jason McRay; his two grandchildren, Aidan and Peighton; his mother, Norma McRay, and his sister, Donna Tolliver. Most recently, David worked at and was an avid...

Mar 11, 2015

Nell C. Lundy, age 75 and a resident of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 in Biloxi.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and was very active in volunteer work. She had a big heart and was loved by her many friends in the community. Mrs. Lundy was a lifetime member of Heron Bay Baptist Church in...

Mar 11, 2015

Frances P. Carella, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on March 11, 2015, at Memorial Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her one sister-in-law, Dianna M. Carella. She is survived by a brother, Joseph V. Carella and his wife, Jane of Collegeville, Pennsylvania; a sister, Elsie Carella of California; two nephews, Joseph P. Carella...

Mar 10, 2015

Timothy ""Tim"" Elmer Garrett, age 57, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Mr. Garrett was born in Picayune to Elmer H. and Bobbie Regan Garrett. He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer H. Garrett; his son, Timothy Ryan Garrett; and his brother, Chris Garrett. He is survived by his daughter, Leslie Calvert (Trey); his son,...

Mar 9, 2015

Father Gerard Cleary, 80, went home to God on March 9, 2015, in GulfportFather Cleary was born on July 20, 1934 in Ballygar, County Galway, Ireland. He graduated from St. Patrick College in Carlow and was ordained for the Diocese of Natchez-Jackson on June 10, 1961 He arrived in the United States in September 1961. His first assignment was as...

Mar 9, 2015

Just before sunrise on March 9th, 2015, Nellie Mae Bonnecarrere Cox was gently and peacefully led home to Jesus. She was 91. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. J. P. & Sadie Stouflett Bonnecarrere; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; her husband of 60 years, Clayton Cox; and her daughter, Susan Stafford.She is survived by a sister Joyce Campbell;...