OBITUARIES

Shirley  Jean Russell

Shirley Jean Russell

Aug 9, 2011

Shirley Jean Russell, age 83 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, in Diamondhead. Mrs. Russell was born on January 18, 1928, to the late Ray & Pearlie Mae Jackson of Gastonia, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin Russell; her daughter, Lendy Cook and her great granddaughters, Kenzley & Kristi Rae Gillis...

David  A. Bergeron

David A. Bergeron

Aug 8, 2011

David A. Bergeron, 82, died peacefully Monday, August 8, at his home in Gulfport. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Cris Bergeron; son, Mike Bergeron; and daughter, Cindy Bergeron, all of Gulfport; sisters-in-law Sue (Martin) Durbec of Arlington, TX, Lloa Beard of Saucier, Myra Crisman of Gulfport, Ann Crisman of Amherst, N.H. and numerous nieces and nephews....

Stephanie  Renee Williams

Stephanie Renee Williams

Aug 8, 2011

Stephanie Renee Williams, age 33, of Gulfport, passed away on August 8, 2011 in Gulfport. She was preceeded in death by her aunt, Nell Angus; her grandmother, Mary Lou Collins; and her grandfather, Gerald Huffman. She is survived by her parents, Rev. Wallace Williams and Lois Ann Williams of Gulfport; a brother, Johnny Williams and his wife, Neta, of Gautier;...

Edward  Louis Bourdin

Edward Louis Bourdin

Aug 8, 2011

Mr. Edward Louis Bourdin, Jr., age 52, resident of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2011. Mr. Bourdin was born in Gulfport and had been a resident of the Coast all of his life. He graduated from Gulfport East High School and MGCCC. He worked at the Grand Casino in Biloxi in the Engineering Department. He enjoyed gardening and...

Bobbie Wilson

Bobbie Wilson

Aug 7, 2011

Bobbie Wilson, age 80, of Long Beach, passed away on August 7, 2011 in Long Beach. She was preceeded in death by her husband, George W. Wilson, Jr. She is survived by her children, Donna Capley and Michael Jeffries, both of Long Beach; 3 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 11, 2011...

Judith  Gayle Watts

Judith Gayle Watts

Aug 7, 2011

Judith Gail Palmer Watts, age 68, a loving mother, and wife, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 7, 2011. Judy was born in Evansville, IN, and was a graduate of the University of Kentucky. While in Kentucky, she was very active with the UK Alumni Association, sitting on the national board of directors. Judy's career as...

Hugh  Warren Griffon

Hugh Warren Griffon

Aug 7, 2011

Hugh Warren Griffon, 91, of Pass Christian, died Sunday, August 7, 2011, in Gulfport of congestive heart failure. He was born on February 28, 1920, in Plaquemine, LA. After graduating in 1942 from Loyola University School of Pharmacy in New Orleans, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard during WWII, and later owned Griffon's Pharmacy in Pass Christian for almost...

Hazel  Lafont Russo

Hazel Lafont Russo

Aug 6, 2011

Hazel Lafont Russo, age 87, of Pass Christian, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2011, in Gulfport. Mrs. Russo was a native of New Orleans and had been a resident of the coast over 30 years. She and her husband loved to spend time with each other riding to various places and just sharing time with each other. She was...

Floy  Onzell Young

Floy Onzell Young

Aug 6, 2011

Floy Onzell Murphy Young, age 76, a resident of Gulfport, passed away August 6, 2011. She was a member of Highland Baptist Church of Vicksburg, MS and retired from Street Clinic in Vicksburg. Floy was a Christian woman who loved to attend church, and when she could no longer attend due to illnesses, would watch church services on TV every...

James  W. Scott

James W. Scott

Aug 6, 2011

James W. Scott, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on August 6, 2011 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, F.D. and Ida Mae Scott; and a brother, Joe Scott. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shirley Stigall Scott of Gulfport; and two brothers, Edsel Scott (Dot) of Pensacola, FL and Don Scott...

Edward  "Eddie" Lambert

Edward "Eddie" Lambert

Aug 6, 2011

Edward ""Eddie"" Lambert went home to be with Jesus and received his perfect body on August 6, 2011 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. His family was beside him. He was born on May 28, 1952, in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, John Urban Lambert; and his grandparents, Thomas and Nettie Mott. He is...

Nancy Faye Wadekamper Hanley

Nancy Faye Wadekamper Hanley

Aug 5, 2011

Mrs. Nancy Faye Wadekamper Hanley, age 72 and a resident of Ocean Spings, died on Friday, August 5, 2011, in Gulfport. Funeral arrangements were handled by Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Road in Biloxi. For more information, please call (228)388-9516.

James Wall

James Wall

Aug 5, 2011

James Wall, age 76, a resident of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away Friday, August 5, 2011. Mr. Wall was sent from RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME to Sweeney Memorial Funeral Home in Billerica, MA.

Laurine  Virginia Petersen

Laurine Virginia Petersen

Aug 5, 2011

Laurine Virginia Petersen, age 97, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Mrs. Petersen was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Gertrude Humble; her husband, Dwight Petersen; and her sister, Hattie Rouzer. Survivors include her 2 daughters, 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 2 sisters. They are: Daughter, Jeanette Angelastro and...

Bonnie Lee McGuffee Grimstead

Bonnie Lee McGuffee Grimstead

Aug 4, 2011

Bonnie Lee McGuffee Grimstead, 61, resident of Gulfport passed away August 4, 2011 in New Orleans. Bonnie was a graduate of Gulfport High School in 1967 and was a member of Long Beach Community Church. She loved and devoted her life to her grandkids and family. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Ray McGuffee, Sr. She is...

Clark  G. Johnson

Clark G. Johnson

Aug 4, 2011

Mr. Clark G. Johnson, age 79, resident of Saucier, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Mr. Johnson was a Shriner and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star #374 Handsboro Chapter. He was also a member of Poplarhead United Methodist Church where he enjoyed the Mens' Bible Study group. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Irene  Magandy Travis

Irene Magandy Travis

Aug 4, 2011

Irene Magandy Travis died August 4, 2011 in Biloxi. She was born at Lake Benton, Minnesota, and at age 3 she moved with her family to Ryder, North Dakota, where she attended school grades 1-8 at Centerville, and grades 9-12 at Ryder High School. She attended business college in Minneapolis, MN and graduated with a medical secretary diploma. She served...

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Ward

Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Ward

Aug 4, 2011

Mrs. Barbara Ann ""Bobbie"" Rosalis Ward, age 78, resident of Ocean Springs passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Biloxi on April 18, 1933 and was a graduate of Biloxi High School. She married David J. Ward on July 24, 1952 at the Church of the Redeemer in Biloxi. And in 1975, Mrs. Ward...

Lawrence  J. McMullen

Lawrence J. McMullen

Aug 4, 2011

Lawrence J. McMullen, age 77, resident of Saucier passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 in Gulfport. Mr. McMullen served his country with 46 years of Government Service. He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years of service. Mr. McMullen served his country during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam. He also retired from Civil Service after 25 years...

Barry  Lee McDaniel

Barry Lee McDaniel

Aug 4, 2011

Mr. Barry Lee McDaniel, Sr., age 54, resident of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2011.Mr. McDaniel was born in Lambert, MS to Cecil Gardner McDaniel and Annie Marie Freeman McDaniel. He was retired from South Central Bell. After his retirement, his hobbies included woodworking and the arts. Fishing, carving, and painting were his favorite hobbies. He was an...