Obituaries

Sandra Herndon Senseney

Sandra Herndon Senseney

Dec 15, 2019

Sandra Herndon Senseney, 69, of Vancleave, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1950 in Poplarville, Mississippi, where she grew up and attended school. Sandra worked at Oak Park Elementary in Ocean Springs as a teacher’s assistant for 16 years. She loved spending time with her family and playing with all of her grandkids....

Robert D. Jones

Robert D. Jones

Dec 15, 2019

Robert “ Bob” Jones, Jr. a lifetime resident of Gulfport, MS was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 15, 2019. He was 87 years old. Robert is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 67 years, Marjorie Davis Jones; his son Robert Dewitte Jones III; his daughters Brenda “Ralph” Williams and Janet Miller; his grand children,...

Geraldean Dupree

Geraldean Dupree

Dec 14, 2019

Geraldean Dupree, age 79 of Gulfport died Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Gulfport. Mrs. Dupre was sent from Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport to Mt. Moriah Newcomer Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City, Missouri. Please call them at 816 942-2004 for service arrangements.

Charles (Charlie)  R. Schuck

Charles (Charlie) R. Schuck

Dec 14, 2019

Mr. Charles (Charlie) R. Schuck, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, December, 14, 2019. Charlie was born and raised in Hattiesburg, MS where he graduated from Hattiesburg High School and attended University of Southern Mississippi. Charlie was retired from MSDOT as a District Six Interstate Roadside Development Services Supervisor and previously served his country and state...

Rita Mae Kloske

Rita Mae Kloske

Dec 14, 2019

Rita Mae Kloske, age 82, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard O. and Florence Hibbets; brother, Willard A. Hibbets; sister, Iris Jean Hegedus; and her husband of 25 years, Donald Kloske. Rita is survived by her daughters, Teresa Untershine and Lorraine Wales; sons, Randall Wales (Lisa) and Richard Wales; step-children, Michael...

Jo Love Thornton

Jo Love Thornton

Dec 14, 2019

Jo Love Thornton, 64, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Biloxi. Jo Love was born April 2, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and graduated from Biloxi High School. She designed and renovated The Carriage House, which once belonged to Baldwin Woods, and was put on National Historical Registry. Jo Love was an entrepreneur for The Factory...

Daniel J. "Danny"  Schroeder,

Daniel J. "Danny" Schroeder,

Dec 13, 2019

Daniel J. “Danny” Schroeder, Jr., 55 of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with his Father in Heaven on December 13, 2019. Danny was a native of Willingboro, NJ before moving to Ocean Springs, MS in 1983. He graduated from Holy Cross High School in Delran, NJ in 1982 and later attended Mississippi State University on a soccer scholarship. He...

James "Jimmie"  Tanner, Jr.

James "Jimmie" Tanner, Jr.

Dec 13, 2019

James “Jimmie” Tanner, Jr., a resident of Saucier, MS was called to his heavenly home on Friday, December 13, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was 72 years old. James was born January 5, 1947 and grew up in Latimer where he attended and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Army and his...

Dewey  Joseph Garlotte

Dewey Joseph Garlotte

Dec 12, 2019

Dewey Joseph Garlotte, Jr., age 94, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed peacefully at his home on the morning of December 12, 2019 after enduring a long-term illness. Dewey was a Navy WWII veteran honored with five medals for his service. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Delores Garlotte; his devoted parents, Dewey...

Earl "Buddy" C.  Wells

Earl "Buddy" C. Wells

Dec 10, 2019

Earl C. Wells, known by most as Buddy, of Crystal Springs passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the age of 84. Born to Arsie Wells and Woodrow Fillmore Wells, Buddy was the youngest of two boys who often found themselves in trouble at an early age. Even at the ages of 3 and 4, Buddy and his brother...

Mary  Catherine  Balius

Mary Catherine Balius

Dec 9, 2019

Mary Catherine Balius, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Williston, ND. She was born on February 3, 1929. She is preceded in death by her parents, Calib and Kate Griffin Reece; her soulmate and husband, Guy J. Balius; daughter, Mary Ann Balius Fountain; grandson, Jason J. Fountain; 7 brothers; and 4 sisters. Survivors...

Kevin M. Pittman

Kevin M. Pittman

Dec 9, 2019

Kevin Michael Pittman Sr., age 57, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 in Gulfport after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 12, 1962 in Zeist, Holland and was the youngest son of Horace Leo and Patsy Ruth Pittman. Kevin attended schools in Gulfport, MS and graduated from Gulfport High School...

Roger R. Houle

Roger R. Houle

Dec 9, 2019

Age 82, died Mon. 12-9-2019. A Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church will be held at a later date. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.

Glenn Allen Mills Jr.

Glenn Allen Mills Jr.

Dec 9, 2019

Mr. Glenn Allen Mills Jr, age 59, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019. Mr. Mills was born on April 7, 1960, in Pascagoula, MS and was a graduate of Moss Point High School in 1978. He was a retired contractor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Allen Mills Sr. and Alice Adelle Mills....

Garth Colin Caillavet

Garth Colin Caillavet

Dec 8, 2019

Garth Colin Caillavet, age 63, was born on August 1, 1956, in Biloxi, Mississippi, and passed away on December 8, 2019. In high school, Garth was an outstanding running back for the D’Iberville Warriors and was offered a football scholarship to Delta State University. In his younger years, he could be found running around North Biloxi with his brothers and...

John Gordon McCormick, Jr.

John Gordon McCormick, Jr.

Dec 8, 2019

John Gordon McCormick, Jr., age 81, of Gautier, MS passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. John was born in Alto, LA on August 13, 1938 and was raised in Natchez, MS where he graduated from Natchez High School. He was a graduate of Mississippi State University, and held a Master’s Degree in Vocational Education from the University of Georgia and...

Roger Necaise

Roger Necaise

Dec 8, 2019

Mr. Roger Necaise Jr., age 90, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, Sunday, December 8th 2019. He was born in 1929 and raised in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. After graduating high school, he entered the Navy. Roger met Delois Necaise in 1953 on a blind date. A month later on May 16th they were...

Joseph Marinovich

Joseph Marinovich

Dec 6, 2019

It is with the greatest pain and sadness to announce the passing of Joseph Steve Marinovich, II. His soul left his very tired body on December 6, 2019. All those who knew him, loved him. Dearly. Joe was born on March 6, 1944, in Biloxi, MS. He attended Holy Angels. Growing up, he spent countless hours swimming and fishing on...

Jerry Joseph Ellis

Jerry Joseph Ellis

Dec 6, 2019

Jerry Joseph Ellis, 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away December 6, 2019 in his home Biloxi, MS. He was born January 9, 1930 in Biloxi, MS. Jerry attended and graduated from Biloxi High School. He belonged to the Biloxi Yacht Club (Commodore 1966, 1980, 1981, 2005 and 2006); Gulf Yachting Association (Commodore 1966); Mississippi Coast Yachting Association (Commodore 2012); Biloxi...

Thomas R. "Tom" Alt

Thomas R. "Tom" Alt

Dec 6, 2019

Thomas R. “Tom” Alt, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on March 14, 1944 in Fort Wayne, IN. He graduated from Xavier University in Ohio. Thomas enjoyed basketball, golf, and Notre Dame football. Thomas is preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn Scott...