Obituaries
Anna Marlene Graves Pickard, Ph.D.
Apr 16, 2021
Anna Marlene Graves Pickard, Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home with all of her children by her side on Friday, April 16, 2021 at the age of 79. She is the beloved wife of the late Albert F. Pickard, Sr. of Biloxi and the daughter of the late Clara Roberts and William Graves. Marlene leaves her beloved children, Susan (Jerry)...
Jaime Arce Samonte
Apr 15, 2021
Jaime Arce Samonte, also known as “Pong”, “Lolo” or “Jim”, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Samonte was born in Cavite City, Philippines on August 29, 1936 to Godofredo and Paz Samonte. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Navy. After his service in the U.S. Navy,...
Carrie Rebecca "Becky" Buck Stoots
Apr 14, 2021
Carrie Rebecca “Becky” Buck Stoots, 78, of Hollywood, MD passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Stoots was born in Newport, NC on June 18, 1942 to Gardner and Lucille Buck. She graduated from New Port High School. Mrs. Stoots worked for the FBI and C&P Telephone Company in Washington, DC. She was a full-time mom,...
Edward "Eddie" William Szigeti
Apr 14, 2021
Edward “Eddie” William Szigeti, Jr., age 27, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on April 14, 2021. Eddie was a native of Port Charlotte, Florida and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Eddie graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2012 and served in the United States Army. He was self-employed in the construction industry and paper mills. Eddie...
Gordon "Digger" Julius Tiblier, Sr.
Apr 13, 2021
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 13, 2021, Mr. Gordon “Digger” Julius Tiblier Sr., passed away in his sleep after a long illness. He was 73 years old, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, and a graduate of Biloxi High School. Digger was a Biloxian from birth, and grew up on Lee Street. He married his high school sweetheart,...
Patty Lynn Self
Apr 12, 2021
Patty Lynn Self, age 51, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021, at home in Pascagoula, MS. Patty was born on June 27, 1969, in Marks, MS, to Charlie Cecil Self and Patricia Woodburn. She attended school and completed the ninth grade. She was a stay at home mom who enjoyed shopping at thrift stores and flea...
William Joseph Tudury
Apr 11, 2021
Mr. William Joseph Tudury, age 67, of Bay St. Louis, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Mr. Tudury was born on August 15, 1953 in Bay St. Louis and attended Bay High School. He served in the US Navy on the USS Ticonderoga during the Vietnam Era. He adored his Harleys and his grandkids. During his spare-time, he loved...
Joseph O. Swanier
Apr 11, 2021
Joseph O. Swanier, age 81, of DeLisle, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Joseph was born on April 28, 1939 in Delmas, MS and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church in Gulfport. Joseph is survived by his sister, Gloria Marie Davis of Gulfport. A Mass of Christian Burial will...
Sally Joyce B. Dawson
Apr 11, 2021
Sally Joyce B. Dawson, 93, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Dawson was born September 14, 1927 in Bendale, MS to Mary Florence Flurry and David Eli Berry. She graduated from Broome School in Bendale, MS where she was one of nine graduates. Mrs. Dawson received recognition for her exemplary performance and service...
Allen T. Curry
Apr 10, 2021
Allen T. Curry, age 86, passed away on April 10, 2021. Mr. Curry was a former Superintendent of Schools in the Ocean Springs School District from 1971- 1990. He graduated from St. Martin High School, Perkinston Junior College, Mississippi Southern College with a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education and a M.Ed. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi...
Julian Smith
Apr 10, 2021
Julian Smith, age 67, of Biloxi, passed away on April 10, 2021. Julian was born August 19, 1952 in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by parents Eugene Elmo Smith and Lemerle Taylor, wife Loretta Smith, and brother Larry Smith, Sr. He is survived by daughters Julia Kay Smith, Valorie (James) Hope Yeager, and Dayana Lemerle Smith and grandchildren...
Stanley Phillip "Phil" Oehms
Apr 10, 2021
Stanley Phillip "Phil" Oehms, Jr, age 73, died April 10, 2021 surrounded by his family. Although born in Mobile, AL on September 18, 1947, he lived all of his life in Biloxi, MS. He is preceded in death by his father, Stanley Phillip Oehms, Sr; his mother, Gladys Jo Lyons; his grandparents, Frank and Nancy Jane Wilson and John and...
Calvin "Mac" McDonald Weaver, Jr.
Apr 10, 2021
Calvin “Mac” McDonald Weaver, Jr., age 74, passed away on April 10, 2021. Calvin was born on May 28, 1946 in Flomaton, Alabama. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Flomaton High School in 1964. He married in 1966 and served in the US Army from 1967 to 1969. He attended Troy State University and graduated in 1971. After...
Christopher Roland Waltman
Apr 10, 2021
Christopher Roland Waltman, age 22 of Vancleave passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. He attended Vancleave High School. He was an employee of Fletcher Construction. Christopher was a tribal member of The Vancleave Live Oak Choctaw Tribe. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Christopher is preceded in death by his grandparents, Florian and Trudy...
Elinor Ruth Byrd Boney
Apr 9, 2021
Mrs. Elinor "Ruth" Boney, age 70, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021, in Vancleave, MS. Ruth was born on August 10, 1950, in Biloxi, MS, to Leslie Byrd Jr. and Eula Marie Byrd. She attended St. Martin schools and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary, where she held the offices of President,...
Joseph "Joe" Aaron Posey
Apr 9, 2021
Joseph “Joe” Aaron Posey, 28, of Gulfport was suddenly taken from this world on April 9, 2021 in Latimer, MS. Family and friends are invited to the Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi on Monday, April 19 for visitation from 5pm-7pm with a memorial service at 7pm. There will be a Celebration of Life Potluck immediately following...
Mena Terry Koch
Apr 9, 2021
Mena Terry Koch, age 99, of Ocean Springs, was born November 19, 1921 in Biloxi and passed away on April 9, 2021 at her home in Ocean Springs. Prior to moving to Ocean Springs she and her husband John traveled world wide while he served as an officer in the United States Air force. After his retirement they traveled all...
Clasy Stallworth
Apr 8, 2021
Clasy Stallworth, age 65, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. Clasy was born on October 11, 1955 in Camden, AL. She worked in customer service for 40 years. Clasy loved spending time with her family and friends, talking and laughing. Her greatest joy was being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Clasy was preceded in...
Debra Cathleen Allen
Apr 8, 2021
Debra Cathleen “Debbie” Allen, 53 of Moss Point, MS passed away on April 8, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. She was born on September 18, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska to Howard Ham and Marilyn Ham Koehn. Debbie attended Liberty Christian Academy High School and was a member of Jesus Christ Baptist Church. She was employed as a travel agent. Debbie was...
Percy S. "Stanley" Beaugez, Jr.
Apr 8, 2021
Percy S. “Stanley” Beaugez, Jr., 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021 in Wiggins. Mr. Beaugez was born in Biloxi on January 1, 1952 to Percy Beaugez and Hazel Holifield Franklin. He was a military veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Paul Beaugez, Neil Beaugez and Nancy Beaugez. Mr. Beaugez is...
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