OBITUARIES
Lois Mae Wilson
Dec 17, 2009
Lois aÌ‚â‚Å“MaeaÌ‚â‚ Wilson, age 79, of Long Beach, died Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Wilson was a native of Clanton, Alabama and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1965. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Woodrow C. Wilson; daughter, Joann Gerard; and her parents, Joseph and Hattie Terrell. Survivors include her 5 children,...
Robin Ladner
Dec 17, 2009
Robin Hodges Ladner, age 58, left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at her home in Gulfport, MS. Born in Hattiesburg and raised in Gulfport, Robin graduated from Harrison Central High School and then furthered her education at Perkinston College. Robin worked as a paralegal for various law firms before retiring in...
James Jim """" Johnson
Dec 17, 2009
James aÌ‚â‚Å“JimaÌ‚â‚ Albert Johnson departed this life and began his new life in GodaÌ‚â‚â„¢s loving arms on December 16, 2009, in Gulfport, MS. Jim was the beloved husband and sweetheart of Emma D. Johnson; father of James Albert, Jr. of Hammond, LA; Lee Allen of Belle Chasse, LA, David Michael of Baton Rouge, LA, Doris Alimia of Harvey LA and...
Callie Reeves Davis
Dec 16, 2009
Callie Davis, 104 years old, died December 16, 2009, in Gulfport after a rapid four-week-long decline precipitated by stepping on a thumbtack. Prior to that, she had never been hospitalized overnight. She had lived independently, managed her own household, cooked her own food, talked on the phone daily to family and friends, and remained lucid and in control of her...
Kenneth Rankin
Dec 15, 2009
Kenneth E. Rankin, 80, of Diamondhead, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Tulane Medical Center Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Teresa and his parents. He is survived by his only sister, Elmorine McKiernan of Omaha, Nebraska. Ken was a career Air Force officer who retired as a Lt. Col. He served several tours of...
Marjorie Sweeney Beck
Dec 15, 2009
Mrs. Marjorie Sweeney Beck, age 80, resident of Biloxi, and formerly of New Orleans, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Beck was born in New Orleans to the late Don and Marjorie Poche Sweeney. She lived in New Orleans most of her life and relocated to Biloxi in 2005. She retired from sales and product development...
Arpod E. Bodisch
Dec 15, 2009
Arpod E. Bodisch, 89, long-time resident of Gulfport, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 in Collins, Mississippi. Mr. Bodisch was born on April 23, 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, one of six children born to the late Julia Schuzter and John Bodisch, both immigrants from Hungary. Mr. Bodisch is preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Marie Comeau Bodisch, his brothers,...
Charles Ray
Dec 15, 2009
Charles Ray, age 79, of Lyman, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at his residence. Mr. Ray has been in broadcasting for over 50 years, both in radio and television. His early years, 1940's and early 1950's, were spent at stations in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Iowa. In the 50's he worked in Jackson, MS, Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA. In...
Rodney Fortenberry
Dec 13, 2009
Rodney Lee Fortenberry, age 59, went home to meet our Savior face-to-face at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport on December 13, 2009. Rodney, the son of Angeline Fortenberry and the late Leston Fortenberry, was born April 15, 1950 in Gulfport, MS. He is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Elizabeth Murph Jermyn Fortenberry, daughter Kathryn Walters, her husband Cal,...
Christl Mckeever
Dec 13, 2009
Christl McKeever, age 66, and a resident of Gulfport, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her residence. Mrs. McKeever was preceded in death by her son, Rickey McKeever and her parents, John and Undine Alter. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Donald McKeever; daughters, Debbie McQueen and husband, Tommy, and Terry Ann McKeever; grandchildren, Casie Rushing and Johsua McQueen,...
Levander Cuevas
Dec 13, 2009
Mr. Levander E. Cuevas, Jr., age 78, lifelong resident of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009. Mr. Cuevas was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Levander, Sr. and Elizabeth Sims Cuevas. He retired from the Pass Christian School System after 23 years. He had a great love for his family, his home, and the animals...
Sandra Evans
Dec 13, 2009
Sandra J. Evans, age 57, of Saucier, died Sunday, December 13, 2009 in Gulfport. Mrs. Evans was a native of Illinois and had been a resident of the coast for 14 years. She was working for Davis Bros. Trucking and enjoyed playing with her dogs and working in her flower beds. She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan...
Anna Price
Dec 13, 2009
Anna Vinz Crews Price, a native of Jackson, MS, formerly of Houston, TX and a longtime resident of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, in Madison, MS. Mrs. Price was a member of Mississippi City United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and Woodglen Garden Club. She was a RSVP Greeter at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, and loved to...
Vivian Cornell
Dec 12, 2009
Mrs. Vivian E. Lee Cornell, age 73, resident of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Cornell was born December 9, 1936, and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. She is survived by 3 daughters, Jean Olbes of Gulfport, Sandra McGowan of Gulfport, Mary Garside of Gulfport; 1 son, Danny McGowan of Saucier; 12 grandchildren,...
Robert F. Fabiano
Dec 12, 2009
Robert F. Fabiano, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Fabiano was educated in the Boston, Massachusetts parochial and public school systems, attaining Hall of Fame status in athletics. He attended Boston College prior to entry into the military for duties during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He also attained undergraduate and post graduate...
James Wiley J W. """" Powe
Dec 12, 2009
James """"J. W."""" Wiley Powe, age 68, of Kiln, MS, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009, in Kiln. Mr. Powe was preceded in death by his ex-wife and mother of his children, Jannie M. Powe; his mother, Aurilla Hill Powe; and step-father, Ernest Powe. He is survived by 5 daughters, Martha Powe, Nancy Powe Lebo; Sandra Bobinger Harris; Paula Bobinger...
Philip Bone
Dec 11, 2009
Mr. Philip F. Bone, age 98 and a resident of Gulfport, died on Friday, December 11, 2009, in Gulfport. Mr. Bone was a native and lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mr. Bone was preceded in death by his parents, David and Sarah Bone; a sister, Carrie B. Smith and...
Helen Deas
Dec 10, 2009
Helen O. Deas, age 82, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009, in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Q. Deas; her parents, Coma Osborne and Maude Osborne; and her brother, Robert Osborne. She is survived by her children, Tony Deas and his wife, Patti, Timmy Deas and his wife, Diane, and Gayle Stewart and...
Elizabeth Gillespie
Dec 10, 2009
Elizabeth Zadee Gillespie, a resident of Long Beach, died December 10, 2009, in Gulfport. Mrs. Gillespie was a native of Dunbar, WV, where she was a charter member of the Presbyterian Church in Dunbar. She had been a resident of Long Beach since 2000. Mrs. Gillespie was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a friend to everyone she...
Geraldine M. "Gerry" Bishop
Dec 9, 2009
Geraldine M. (Gerry) Bishop, age 89, a native of Pass Christian died Wednesday December 9, 2009 in Gulfport. Gerry is preceded in death by her parents Charles A. Martin and Ellen Ziz Martin, her husband Gordon Errol Bishop, former mayor of Pass Christian, and her brother Charles Roland Martin. She is survived by two sons, Charles Martin Bishop and wife...
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