Obituaries

Otis Douglas Reagan, C/MSgt

Otis Douglas Reagan, C/MSgt

Feb 11, 2020

Otis Douglas Reagan, C/MSgt, Ret. USAF and a resident of Long Beach since 1960, died on February 11, 2020. He was born in Neshoba County, Union MS on November 27, 1918. His longevity was attributed to his love of fishing as it’s been said that every day spent fishing adds a day to your life. Sgt Reagan was preceded in...

Albert Bruce Duckett, Sr.

Albert Bruce Duckett, Sr.

Feb 11, 2020

Albert Bruce Duckett, Sr., after 80 years, has finished his work on this earth in Ocean Springs and gone home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 56 years, Alice Pulliam Duckett, his daughters, Nancy Alice (Mrs. Drew) Allen, Merrill Anne (Mrs. John) Stahura, his son, Albert Bruce...

Charles Laston Newsom

Charles Laston Newsom

Feb 11, 2020

Charles Laston Newsom, Jr., age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born on October 11, 1935 in Wausau, Florida to Charles and Nellie Newsom. Charles, a Vietnam veteran, served in the Air Force for 22 years and was honorably discharged in 1982. Charles was preceded in death by his father; mother; wife, Sarah...

Mary Louise "Tootsie" McKenzie

Mary Louise "Tootsie" McKenzie

Feb 10, 2020

Mary Louise “Tootsie” McKenzie, 92 of Raymond, Mississippi passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at her home in Raymond, Mississippi. Mary was born August 29, 1927 in Jackson, Mississippi. She owned and operated “Otasco” in Logansport, Louisiana with her husband prior to retiring. Mary loved to travel with her friends and sisters. She was known for being a wonderful cook....

Bessie Husley Stanovich

Bessie Husley Stanovich

Feb 10, 2020

Bessie Husley Stanovich went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the age of 101. Her final wish was that she spend her last days at home and God granted that as He opened his arms during the early hours of Monday morning. Bessie was born on her father's property on Popps Ferry Road...

Doris Huffman Oelking

Doris Huffman Oelking

Feb 9, 2020

Doris Huffman Oelking, age 66 a resident of Waveland, MS, received her wings on Sunday February 9, 2020. She entered into eternal rest at her residence in Waveland after a long battle with her illness. Doris was born on August 28,1953 in Pineville, Louisiana, one of 9 children. She is preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Raymond...

Linda  Kay Needle

Linda Kay Needle

Feb 9, 2020

Linda Kay Needle, age 51, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Linda was born on November 15, 1968 in Kittanning, PA. She grew up in Buffalo, NY and lived on the MS Gulf Coast for the past 25 years. She was employed as a Table Games Supervisor at the Beau Rivage Casino and enjoyed gardening...

Kami Kristine Vercher  Demelo

Kami Kristine Vercher Demelo

Feb 9, 2020

Kami Demelo, age 46 of D'Iberville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2020 surrounded by family. She fought Cholangiocarcinoma bravely for four years. Kami joined her mother and father, Dudley and Doreen Vercher; and nephew, Stephen Begley in Heaven. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Carlos Demelo; and her four sons, Trevor, Dusty, Colin, and Brandon....

Clifton Chunn Sneed

Clifton Chunn Sneed

Feb 9, 2020

Clifton Chunn Sneed died Sunday, February 9, in Gulfport. Mr. Sneed was born in Decatur, Alabama, on December 16, 1937. His parents were the late Joseph Ellison Sneed and Ruth Chunn Sneed. At an early age he moved to Atmore, Alabama. He attended the University of Alabama where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. He was a graduate...

Rowena K Priest

Rowena K Priest

Feb 8, 2020

Rowena K. Priest, 70, of Wiggins passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Priest. She is survived by a son, Leonard Richard Iwan, Jr.; a sister, Beverly Guffey; and a granddaughter, Tiffani Raspberry. There will be a graveside service Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Delisle...

Kimberly Boatman Spear

Kimberly Boatman Spear

Feb 7, 2020

Kimberly Boatman Spear, 49, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on February 7, 2020. Kimberly was born in Pascagoula, MS on August 21, 1970 and spent her childhood in Gautier, MS. She had a passion for helping children and worked most of her adult life as a teacher and guidance counselor. She was preceded in death by her beloved father Roy...

Velma "Darlene" Levins

Velma "Darlene" Levins

Feb 7, 2020

Velma “Darlene” Levins, 64, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 in Gulfport. Darlene was born February 16, 1956 in Biloxi, MS, attended D’Iberville High School and was employed with School and Carnival Supplies. She enjoyed fishing, crafts, Mardi Gras, playing Bingo and hanging with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur “Billy” Levins...

Robert Christopher Miller

Robert Christopher Miller

Feb 7, 2020

Robert Christopher “Chris” Miller, age 33, of Gautier, MS was brought by his angels to Heaven on February 7, 2020, after a short battle with liver cancer and kidney failure. Chris was born on June 10, 1986 to Robert B. Miller and Evelyn E. Cole Miller at Paragould, AR. He was a native of Gautier, MS, graduating from Gautier High...

Bruce Airon Vice

Bruce Airon Vice

Feb 6, 2020

Bruce Airon Vice, age 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020. Bruce was born on November 26, 1939 in Aberdeen, MS. He retired from the United States Air Force and enjoyed working outside, gardening, and helping family. Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Velma Vice. Survivors include his children, Nancy (Patrick) Chandler...

Sharon Cleavelin

Sharon Cleavelin

Feb 6, 2020

Sharon Cleavelin, age 71, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 in Ocean springs. There will be a graveside service Friday, February 21, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Pine Ridge Gardens Cemetery in Gulfport.

Arnold Joseph "A.J." Fountain

Arnold Joseph "A.J." Fountain

Feb 5, 2020

Arnold Joseph “A.J.” Fountain, Sr., 88, of Biloxi, MS, loving husband and father of five children, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Ocean Springs. A.J. was born in Biloxi, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a pioneer in the Biloxi, St. Martin, and D’Iberville communities. He was a master of his crafts: a...

  Vera Lee  Hanson

Vera Lee Hanson

Feb 5, 2020

Vera Lee Hanson, age 94 of Gulfport died Wednesday, February 5, 2020 in Biloxi. She was born in Folkston, Georgia and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1945. She was retired from the Navy Base exchange. She was a member of Trinity Church in Woolmarket. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Henry Hanson; a son, William...

Willie Earl Fairchild

Willie Earl Fairchild

Feb 5, 2020

Mr. Willie Earl Fairchild, age 83, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Biloxi. He was born in Laurel Hills, MS and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 40 years. He was a welder and formerly worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Mr. Fairchild was preceded in death by his parents, Thurnam and Lona Pearl Fairchild;...

Lillian Joyce Peltier

Lillian Joyce Peltier

Feb 4, 2020

Mrs. Lillian Joyce Peltier, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Mrs. Peltier was born on July 9, 1932 in Stonewall, MS to the late Willie L. Downs and Myrtie Robenson. Funeral service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Family...

Ellen Ott Quave

Ellen Ott Quave

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Ellen Ott Quave, age 88, of Biloxi passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Quave was born in Biloxi on February 3, 1932 to the late Edwin R. Ott and Alice Knebel Ott. She graduated from Biloxi High School. Mrs. Quave worked for 26 years in Administrative Payroll for the City of Biloxi and volunteered...