Obituaries

Bernice Butler Overmyer

Bernice Butler Overmyer

May 10, 2019

Bernice Butler Overmyer passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Andrew Jackson Overmyer Sr. She is survived by her son Andrew Jackson (Sandy) Overmyer Jr., her daughter Patty Overmyer (Ricky) Bond, her grandchildren Macey (Collier) Young, Amy (Eric) Zuzack, Andrew Overmyer III (Allison) Overmyer ,...

Jay Zielinski

Jay Zielinski

May 10, 2019

Dr. Jay Zielinski of Ocean Springs, MS passed away after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by family on May 10th, 2019. Dr. Zielinski was born John Joseph Zielinski to Mary and Romuald Zielinski on December 28th, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jo Marie. He is also survived by his daughter, Mandi...

Frances Augusta Moye

Frances Augusta Moye

May 9, 2019

Frances Augusta Moye, age 95 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Frances was born in Talladega, AL on November 11, 1923, grew up in Laurel, MS, and was a resident of Biloxi since 1973. By her own account, Frances spent her youth as a carefree “Tomboy” nicknamed “Frankie” who loved playing sports with...

Anna Ruth Adams

Anna Ruth Adams

May 8, 2019

Anna Ruth Adams passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 93, on May 8, 2019. Anna was born September 8, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, to John and Mary Revels. After traveling as an Air Force spouse to various Air Force bases in the United States, she and the children followed her husband to Germany where Thomas, Sr....

Lucien "Lou" Berryman

Lucien "Lou" Berryman

May 7, 2019

MSgt Lucien “Lou” Berryman, Jr., age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Lou was born in Paris, KY on January 15, 1936 to Inez and Lucien Berryman. He graduated from Bourbon County High School in June 1954, enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served for 25 1/2 years. Lou was an avid deer hunter and...

Norma Hopkins

Norma Hopkins

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Norma Hopkins, a Gulf Coast Resident since 1975, died on Sunday May 5th at the Dixie White House in Pass Christian, MS. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 5th, 1931 and was the only child of Arnold and Gilda Vitolo. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Daniel P. O'Connor, and by her...

Elizabeth  Michelle Tuesta

Elizabeth Michelle Tuesta

May 5, 2019

Elizabeth Michelle Tuesta passed away on May 5th, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital at the age of 35. She was born in Biloxi, MS at KAB. Growing up, She naturally took on the role of caring for her younger siblings of which transitioned into a profession of caring for the elderly as an adult. She enjoyed shopping, theme parks, music,...

Robert "Mac"  McKeithen

Robert "Mac" McKeithen

May 5, 2019

Robert “Mac” McKeithen, 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in Biloxi. Robert was born in Jackson, MS on March 22, 1961 and was a graduate of the University of Mississippi. He served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sergeant and received many medals, including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal...

Gracyn McKinley Barnes

Gracyn McKinley Barnes

May 4, 2019

Gracyn McKinley Barnes, 9 months old, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at her home in Biloxi. Gracyn was born in Biloxi, MS on July 23, 2018. She liked watching Peppa Pig and laughing at her daddy and her sissy. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Eugene Barnes. Gracyn’s survivors include her parents, Sidney Lockhart and Javon Barnes;...

Kevin Gaines

Kevin Gaines

May 3, 2019

Kevin Gaines, age 50 of New Orleans, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019. He was born in New Orleans, LA. He enjoyed watching scary movies and singing. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Gaines; eight step-children, Michael, Erica, Keisha, Jessica, Kenneth, Jennifer, Jeremy and Sean Ricks; fifteen grandchildren; siblings, Tamika, Cassandra, Toney, Tonic, and Dionne; his mother, Dianne McClellane...

Michael  David Stewart

Michael David Stewart

May 3, 2019

Mr. Michael David Stewart, age 52, of Perkinston, MS passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at home. Mr. Stewart was born July 27, 1966 in Picayune, MS. He was the owner and operator of Stewart and Associates Designs. He enjoyed boating, hunting, and spending time with his family. He will be fondly remembered as a devoted dad and papa....

James Albert McCrary

James Albert McCrary

May 3, 2019

James Albert "Mac" McCrary III, much loved husband and father, passed away in Gulfport, MS on May 3, 2019 at the age of 91. Mac was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on August 16, 1927 to James Albert and Pauline McCrary. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of over 62 years, Susan Elizabeth Pope. Mac attended the University...

Stephen Wayne "Doc" McAuliffe

Stephen Wayne "Doc" McAuliffe

May 2, 2019

Dr. Stephen Wayne “Doc” McAuliffe, age 69, passed away Thursday, May 2, at his home in Biloxi. He was born in Boston, MA. He was a graduate of Rutgers University, the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and had his family practice in Biloxi. He was a fan of anything that came out of Boston, a true Yankee...

James Robert "Jimmy" Wells

James Robert "Jimmy" Wells

May 1, 2019

James Robert “Jimmy” Wells, age 61 of Pass Christian died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA and was a longtime resident of Pass Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Helen Wells. He is survived by a son, Dylan Michael Wells; sisters, Vicki Palazzo, Cathy Noto, Patti Weeks; and...

Ransom (Randy) Mae Tyndall

Ransom (Randy) Mae Tyndall

May 1, 2019

Ransom (Randy) Mae Tyndall Jr. joined his Savior on May 1, 2019 at the age of 73. He was born in Sanford, North Carolina on Valentine’s Day in 1946. He graduated from Sanford High School in 1963 and moved to Ocean Springs, MS in 1967. In 1969 he married the love of his life, Betty Lee Maples. Their home was...

James Oscar Murrell

James Oscar Murrell

May 1, 2019

James Oscar Murrell, 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Biloxi. Mr. Murrell was born January 26, 1952 in Biloxi, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Murrell, Sr. and Hilda Murrell; and his siblings, Judy Vallia, Ruth Waltman, Roger Murrell, Sr., Steven Murrell and Edward Murrell, Jr. Mr. Murrell’s survivors include his...

Guy F. Jarman

Guy F. Jarman

May 1, 2019

Guy F. Jarman, age 66, died on May 1, 2019 at Ocean Springs Hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was born on February 7, 1953 in Greenwood, MS to the late James Lee Jarman, Sr. and Margaret Futral Jarman. Guy attended Mississippi Delta Jr. College in Moorhead, MS and Kentucky School of Mortuary in Louisville, KY. He began his...

Shonda "Sally" Waybright

Shonda "Sally" Waybright

May 1, 2019

Shonda “Sally” Waybright, age 49, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Mrs. Waybright was a native and lifelong resident of Gautier, MS. She was a loving wife, mother and nana. She was very artistic and enjoyed framing and antiques. Mrs. Waybright is survived by her husband of eight years, David Waybright, Sr.; two daughters, Jennifer Wright and Lindsay Shuster;...

Hugh Larry  Doolittle

Hugh Larry Doolittle

Apr 30, 2019

Hugh Larry Doolittle was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife Katie on Tuesday the 30th of April, 2019. He transitioned peacefully at his estate with his family and pets by his bedside at the well-earned age of 87. He is survived by his devoted daughter Tammy Dianne Doolittle and grandson Jimmy Glenn Doolittle. He is preceded to heaven by...

Joan Hunt Gilbert

Joan Hunt Gilbert

Apr 30, 2019

Joan Hunt Gilbert, January 23, 1943 - April 30, 2019, passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Joan was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Woolmarket. She was previously employed at Newberry's Department Store and Bell South as a telephone switch board operator and dispatcher....