Obituaries
Katie Lynn Pizzetta
Feb 16, 2020
Katie Lynn Pizzetta, age 28 of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 in Myrtle Beach, SC. Katie earned a Bachelors of Nursing and was employed as a traveling nurse. She loved to travel, her favorite destination being Paris, France. One of her greatest joys was shopping and, because of her generous nature, she bestowed most of her purchases...
Gadis Ann Mendoza
Feb 15, 2020
Gadis Ann Mendoza, age 78, of Ocean Springs passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1941 in Baton Rouge, LA to Clarence J. Roussel, Sr. and Gladys Tureau Roussel. Gadis graduated from Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge. Her last job was bridge tender at the Biloxi/Ocean Springs bridge. Gadis absolutely...
Adele Samantha Overstreet Bloss
Feb 14, 2020
Adele Samantha Overstreet Bloss went peacefully to be with her Lord on February 14. 2020 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family. Adele was born on December 4, 1925 in Wayne County, Mississippi to Justina and Herbert Overstreet. She was educated in Wayne County at Strengthford schools. “MawMaw” lived every moment for her family. As a young...
Alton "Al" LeFebvre
Feb 14, 2020
Alton “Al” Joseph LeFebvre, age 67 of Gulfport died Friday, February 14, 2020 in Gulfport. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School class of ‘69 where he played in the band and he was also a graduate of Mississippi State and Ole Miss. He was...
Leonard Sumter, Jr.
Feb 13, 2020
Lt. Colonel Leonard (Len) Sumter, Jr. USAF, Ret., age 77, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Feb. 13, 2020. Len was born August 28, 1942, in Charleston, S.C. He received his bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University and his master’s degree from Northern Michigan University. He was a decorated veteran with 22 yrs. of service to his country. His medals...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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