Obituaries

David Kotula

David Kotula

Oct 16, 2019

MSgt David Kotula, U S Air Force Retired, age 58, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in Gulfport. David was born in Chicago, Illinois and had been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the past 30 years. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with over 30 years of service during which time he received many awards...

George  "Rocky"  Meaut

George "Rocky" Meaut

Oct 16, 2019

George “Rocky” Meaut, Jr. age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Rocky was born on September 10, 1953. He loved fishing, his dog Max, but most of all he loved his family. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father. He is preceded in death by his parents, George Meaut, Sr. and Cleo Richard...

Harold Andrew Schaefer

Harold Andrew Schaefer

Oct 16, 2019

Harold Andrew Schaefer, age 74 passed away October 16, 2019. Harry, as he was known to many, was a long-time resident of Murfreesboro, TN. He worked for many years for the Nissan plant in Smyrna which ended his 36 year career working in the automotive industry. Later in life, he joined his wife in bettering the lives of children when...

Carolyn  Ann Sullivan  Montiforte

Carolyn Ann Sullivan Montiforte

Oct 16, 2019

Carolyn A. Sullivan Moniforte, age 73, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Carolyn was born on February 13, 1946 in Biloxi, MS. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie Sullivan and Lavelle Sullivan; brother, Jack Sullivan (Sheryl); sister, Dessie (Kenny) Cox; and brother-in-law, Roy Yates. Survivors include her husband, Glenn...

Jeanette Gray Pittman

Jeanette Gray Pittman

Oct 14, 2019

Jeanette Gray Pittman of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. She was born in Vicksburg, MS but has resided on the coast for the past six years. She enjoyed her family and was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and aunt. She loved Christ very much and has touched many lives. She will be greatly missed. Jeanette is preceded...

Elaine Louise Adair

Elaine Louise Adair

Oct 14, 2019

Elaine Louise Adair, age 68, of Gulfport passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 in Gulfport. She was born October 15, 1950 in Bloomsburg, PA. She earned a masters degree from the University of Colorado, served in the US Air Force and the National Guard. She was a tech rep for Lockheed Aircraft Company for fifteen years. She was the founder...

Woodrow John Gilbert,

Woodrow John Gilbert,

Oct 14, 2019

Woodrow John Gilbert, Jr. of Biloxi, MS passed away on October 14, 2019. He was born in Biloxi, MS. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. He retired from chevron refinery as a machinist. He is a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, received two purple hearts, the Vietnam service medal with four bronze service stars,...

Joseph Anthony "Pete" Hatem

Joseph Anthony "Pete" Hatem

Oct 13, 2019

Joseph Anthony “Pete” Hatem III, age 76, of Long Beach died Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Long Beach. He was born April 7, 1943 in Gulfport. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School and Perkinston Junior College. He was retired from Union Local 903 IBEW and previously served in the Mississippi National Guard. He enjoyed football and was...

James E. White

James E. White

Oct 13, 2019

CMSgt James Edward White, U. S. Air Force Retired, age 78, of d’Iberville, MS, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019, in Biloxi. James was born in Jackson, MS, to Walter William White and Mattie Mae Russell White. Shortly after graduation from Lanier High School in Jackson he enlisted in the air force. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran...

Robert O. Sumrall

Robert O. Sumrall

Oct 11, 2019

Robert O. “Bob” Sumrall, Sr., 91, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bob was born in Clara, Mississippi, and served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class. He subsequently settled in Gulfport. In 1953, he married his sweetheart, Mary, and together they had four children. In 1966, he joined the Gulfport Fire...

Hugh (Hoot) Lamar Tyler

Hugh (Hoot) Lamar Tyler

Oct 11, 2019

Hugh (Hoot) Lamar Tyler, 87, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on October 11,2019. He was born on October 11, 1932 to Casey Upton and Ruby Tyler in Delta City, Mississippi. He married to love of his life Shirley (Lillon’, Momma) on August 15, 1953. He served in the Korean War where he was injured and retired. He went on...

Allene  Louise  Weiss

Allene Louise Weiss

Oct 11, 2019

Allene Louise Weiss, age 92, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2019. Allene was born in Barker, Texas on January 26, 1927 and was a longtime resident of Houston, Texas prior to moving to Ocean Springs with her husband 20 years ago. Soon after arriving, her husband passed away but she started anew, building friendships and...

Anne Marie Beaugez

Anne Marie Beaugez

Oct 11, 2019

Anne Marie Beaugez, 76, passed away October 11, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; Bernard (Ram) and Cora (Seymour) Beaugez; her sisters, Mary Beaugez Terry and Doris Galle; her brothers, Robert (Woody) Beaugez and Raymond (Big Boy) Beaugez. Anne was survived by her...

Adalynn Faith Barrow

Adalynn Faith Barrow

Oct 11, 2019

Adalynn Faith Barrow, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Providence Hospital in Mobile, AL. She is survived by her parents, Peyton Breann and Michael Hunter Barrow and her brother Brentley Gage Barrow. The family would like to thank the labor and delivery nurses at Providence Hospital. A service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19,...

Amy Merlau Levi, R.N., N.P.

Amy Merlau Levi, R.N., N.P.

Oct 10, 2019

“What is done in love is done well.” -Vincent Van Gogh With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Amy Elaine Merlau Levi, 46, on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Amy was born on September 1st, 1973 to parents Patricia Merlau and Bill Merlau, and was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Amy grew up to be an incredibly talented artist...

Clark Jamison Levi, Pharm. D

Clark Jamison Levi, Pharm. D

Oct 10, 2019

On Thursday, October 10, Clark Jamison Levi, Pharm D, a loving husband, father, son, and brother passed away with his wife, Amy Levi, both at the age of 46. Preceded by Sam and Myra “Bunchie” Levi and John and Mildred Jamison, his grandparents, and survived by his parents Dempsey (Sandi) Levi and Lynda Loper; his children Noelle, Saylor, Amelda and...

Robert  E. Baker,

Robert E. Baker,

Oct 9, 2019

LCDR. Ret. Robert E. Baker, Jr., 68, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, October 9th, after a three- year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on December 25th, 1950 in Biloxi, MS. He started his BA at Louisiana State University and completed it at The University of Southern Mississippi. He earned his Masters from the Naval Postgraduate...

Joel Edwin Jones Jr.

Joel Edwin Jones Jr.

Oct 9, 2019

Mr. Joel Edwin Jones, Jr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Mr. Jones was born on October 7, 1936, in Pascagoula, MS to Joel Edwin Jones Sr. and Hazel Rouse Jones. He graduated from Pascagoula High School and Phillips College. He retired from the US Marine Corp after twenty years, serving in the...

Lawrence Edward "Ed" Jermyn

Lawrence Edward "Ed" Jermyn

Oct 9, 2019

Lawrence Edward Jermyn, born February 21, 1941, passed away quietly in his home October 9, 2019 after successfully fighting Multiple Sclerosis for more than 50 years. In these last years, he was aided greatly by his wife, Pat, and her brother, Danny. Ed was many things to many people. He was a husband to Patricia Irvin Jermyn, dad to Amanda...

Brenda "Dale" Gollott

Brenda "Dale" Gollott

Oct 8, 2019

Brenda “Dale” Gollott, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019. Dale was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and D’Iberville. She was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church. She retired from Mary Mahoney’s Irish Pub after 20 years. Brenda is preceded in death by her companion and best friend, Tony Pitalo, Jr; and her parents, Joseph...