Obituaries
David G. Agate
Oct 29, 2020
David G. Agate III passed away suddenly at his home in Vancleave, MS, on October 29, 2020 after a long battle with diabetes. He was 52 years old. David was born in Pittsburgh, PA. At the age of 19 he joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at Keesler AFB, where he met his wife Vicky. David served...
Andrew James Romano
Oct 29, 2020
Andrew James Romano passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the age of 84. Born in Vicksburg, MS on April 5, 1936, Andy came from humble beginnings. He worked his way through the University of Southern Mississippi, double majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics, with a minor in Physics. He worked as an Operations Research Analyst for the Department of...
Shepard Ray "Billy Ray" Havens
Oct 28, 2020
Mr. Shepard Ray "Billy Ray" Havens, age 78, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Billy Ray was born on December 18, 1941, in Biloxi, MS to William and Velma Havens. He graduated from Vancleave High School and completed one year at Perkinston Jr. College. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a tech writer. Billy Ray served...
Melonie Cecilia Mattina
Oct 27, 2020
Melonie Cecilia Mattina, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Ms. Mattina was born in Biloxi, MS on December 12, 1945 to William Dee and Elenora Swansine Previto. She retired from Boomtown Casino as a Slot Supervisor. Ms. Mattina enjoyed fishing, video poker, shopping JTV, surfing the web, but most of all, spending time...
Debra Dianne Wade
Oct 27, 2020
“Whenever we are missing you, we also remember how fortunate we were that you were in our lives, we wouldn’t trade those moments for the world” Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, Debra Dianne Wade, 62, left our world on October 27, 2020 in Mobile, AL. Please come and celebrate with us the life of Debra Wade. Visitation will be held...
Larry Keble Delancey
Oct 26, 2020
Larry Keble Delancey, age 68, passed away October 26, 2020 at his home in Vancleave, MS with his loving fiancée Linda by his side. Larry was born December 13, 1951 in Biloxi, MS. He attended Vancleave School system his entire life. He worked at Ingalls in the beginning of his adulthood, then transferred over to concrete and oil rig work,...
Frederick J. Petersen
Oct 25, 2020
Frederick J. Petersen (Fred, Pete, PeePaw, Grandpa or Great-Grandpa) passed away on October 25, 2020. He was born on April 29, 1921 in Cedar Falls Iowa. His wife of 46 years of marriage, Willoudeen, predeceased him on March 20, 2006. He was predeceased by his parents, Adolph and Martha Petersen, brothers, Elvin, Ernest and Donald, sister-in-law’s, Mary, Ranee and Juanita,...
Helen D. Hlass
Oct 25, 2020
Helen D. Hlass, age 82, passed away in Gulfport on October 25, 2020. She was born Helen Mae Diller on August 19, 1938 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to Mennonite parents, Helen B. Diller, who worked for the U.S. Department of Interior as a clerk typist and Dr. Jesse D. Diller, a plant pathologist and pioneer in chestnut blight with the U.S....
Spencer Lyles Gray
Oct 25, 2020
Spencer Lyles Gray Sr. fell asleep in death on October 25, 2020. He was born January 5, 1934 to Elvira Lyles and George Gray Jr. He is survived by the love of his life, Ethel L. Gray. They enjoyed 62 years of life together as one. Spencer is survived by one son: Spencer L. Gray Jr (Sharon); six daughters: Marlene...
Janet Ferson Green
Oct 24, 2020
Janet Ferson Green passed-away comfortably and peacefully in her home on October 24, 2020. Professionally, and privately in her hobbies, Janet was competitively active at a time when it was uncommon for women to be so. This came from a strong innate motivation, discipline and persistence to gain self-satisfaction from her accomplishments. Despite her drive, she was not self-promoting and...
Wilse Duane Manning
Oct 24, 2020
Wilse Duane Manning, age 73, died on October 24, 2020 at Singing River Hospital. He was a resident of Ocean Springs, MS. Wilse was born on May 20, 1947 in Texas City, TX. He was a graduate of Miss. State University. Wilse was retired from the U S Postal Service. He enjoyed bridge, church activities, and traveling. Wilse was preceded...
Dennis Roy Smerz
Oct 23, 2020
Dennis Roy Smerz, age 74, of Ocean Springs, born June 26, 1946, went to meet the Lord on October 23, 2020. He bravely battled arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, and cancer. He attended Ocean Springs schools from kindergarten thru high school and was a graduate of USM. Engineering work took him from Mississippi to Texas, Norway, Scotland, back to Texas,...
Evelyn Merritt
Oct 23, 2020
Evelyn Merritt, age 97, passed away at home on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. The cause of death was CoVid. Evelyn was born in Lyona, PA and remained a proud Pennsylvanian. Education was very important to Evelyn. She easily and proudly obtained her GED. While living in the country of Northwestern PA., she was known as Doc Merritt, due to her...
LeRoy "Peanut" Manuel, Jr.
Oct 21, 2020
LeRoy Manuel, Jr., affectionately known as “Peanut”, age 69 and long-time resident of Biloxi, MS went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Peanut, born July 15, 1951, was a graduate of Biloxi High School, Class of 1970. He recently retired after 20 years from the City of Biloxi, Port Division. In retirement, he did what he...
Jon Thomas "Shack" Shackelford
Oct 21, 2020
Jon Thomas “Shack” Shackelford passed away on October 21, 2020 at the age of 44. He was native to Long Beach, MS and graduated from Long Beach High School in 1995. After high school, Jon enlisted in the US Navy where he was stationed on the USS John L Hall for 8 years, and was also a SWCC. During his...
Joyce Marie Toups Robinson
Oct 20, 2020
Joyce Marie Toups Robinson, age 94, passed away on October 20, 2020. Joyce was born on January 25, 1926 in Biloxi, MS and has been a resident of the Woolmarket Community for the past 64 years. She enjoyed being a member of the Woolmarket Garden Club, traveling, and making unique crafts. Joyce never met a stranger and could engage anyone...
Wilfred Elton Beaugez
Oct 20, 2020
Wilfred Elton Beaugez, Jr., age 83 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Pascagoula, Ms. He was born on August 30, 1937 in Biloxi, MS to Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Beaugez, Sr. (“Wiff” and Mary). Wilfred was a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi. He was a service manager at Latil Motor Co. for twenty years...
James Walter Cochran
Oct 20, 2020
James "Jim" Cochran, age 80, of Panama City Beach, passed away at home on October 20, 2020. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jim was a diehard Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife, Diana; his sister, Constance Winschel; and his two children, Stephanie Weselak and Jay Cochran. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews....
Travis A. Tipton
Oct 20, 2020
Travis A. Tipton, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Travis was born on December 8, 1976 in McMinnville, TN to Les Tipton and Betty Blanton. He was employed as a groundskeeper at Vectrus and enjoyed working on cars. Travis was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his father; children, Breanna Adams and...
Joshua Vernon Salter
Oct 20, 2020
Joshua Vernon Salter, age 48, of Vancleave, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at MD Anderson in Houston, TX. Joshua was born on January 27, 1972 in Pascagoula, MS and graduated from Vancleave High school in 1991. Joshua worked at Ingall’s for 29 years. He was an avid hunter and also enjoyed fishing and eating breakfast with the “breakfast...
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