Obituaries
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...
Robert Simmons
Oct 20, 2020
Robert Hugh Simmons joined his heavenly Father and his wife Ruth Ann on October 20, 2020, at the age of 92. Mr. Simmons was a native of Hattiesburg, MS, and was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1968. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and a member of the USM Alumni Association. He was a veteran...
Jewell Cephas Brake
Oct 19, 2020
Say not in grief “he is no more” but in thankfulness “that he was.” Jewell Cephas Brake Jr., known as “J.C.” or “Butch” of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at Singing River Hospital at the age of 78. J.C. was born on November 1, 1941 in Newport, AR to the late Cephas Brake, Sr. and...
Jacob Walter Douthit
Oct 19, 2020
Jacob Walter Douthit, age 91, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours, Monday, October 19, 2020. He joins his wife of 70 years, Mary Douthit, one day shy of the first anniversary of her passing. Mr. Douthit was born on November 4, 1928 in Mocksville, NC., he was the eldest of 7 siblings....
Arlette E. Phillips
Oct 18, 2020
Mrs. Phillips was born in Trampot, France on May 15, 1935. She was a wealth of information on the WWII invasion of France, and was a proud citizen of the United States for over 50 years. She was the most giving person anyone would meet. Selfless would be an understatement. Mrs. Phillips’s greatest joy was entertaining her beloved family and...
Patricia Ann Bennett
Oct 16, 2020
Patricia Ann Bennett, a resident of Ocean Springs, passed away on October 16, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Bennett was born March 16, 1940, in Laurel, Mississippi, to the late Percy and Jewel Bennett. She was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Ms. Bennett was a retired business owner and loved to cook, plant flowers, play games on...
Joyce Holloman Harmon
Oct 15, 2020
Joyce Holloman Harmon, age 78 of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 15, 2020 at her residence in Biloxi. She was born March 15, 1942 in Tampa, FL to Joseph and Annelle Holloman. Joyce graduated college with a Masters of Education. She was a first-grade teacher at Orange Lake Elementary, Resurrection Catholic Church, and St. Martin East Elementary. Joyce was...
Mary Valeros
Oct 15, 2020
Mary “Lisa” Valeros, age 54, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020. Mrs. Valeros was born on July 10, 1966, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She graduated from Jones Junior College with an Associate’s degree in Applied Sciences, then from William Carey University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology. She helped teach kindergarten children at Harrison County...
Evelyn “Kay" (Shorty-gal) Steenbergen,
Oct 15, 2020
Evelyn “Kay” (shorty-gal) Steenbergen, 82 of Gulfport went to her Heavenly home on October 15, 2020. Kay was born May 11, 1938 in Bluefield WV. As a true coal miner’s daughter to Cecil T and Kathleen Gallagher Porter. Growing up in WV, is where Kay’s love for the beautiful mountains began. Life was not always easy for Kay but being...
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