Obituaries

Charles  Edgar "Charlie" Partin

Charles Edgar "Charlie" Partin

Jun 2, 2017

Charles Edgar “Charlie” Partin, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. Charlie retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sargent Instructor Supervisor after serving in the Vietnam War. After retirement, he worked as a Calibration Technician at Stennis Space Center for over 20 years and for H&R Block as a Senior Tax Preparer in the local...

Erik Steven Feldmeyer

Erik Steven Feldmeyer

May 31, 2017

Erik Steven Feldmeyer, beloved son and talented artist and musician, rested his soul in peace in the early morning of Wednesday, May 31, 2017. A grin from ear to ear, his true nature shone brightly beyond the clouds. An adventurous and creative spirit leaves us in his absence. Erik is survived by his daughter Unity Feldmeyer, parents Katherine and James...

Betty J. Young

Betty J. Young

May 31, 2017

Mrs. Betty J. Young, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Mrs. Young was born in Olmito, TX, a longtime resident of the coast and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oren and Irene Pace and two sisters, Orene Sims and Carol Pace...

Marvin John (Ealy) Eley

Marvin John (Ealy) Eley

May 31, 2017

Marvin John (Ealy) Eley, age 73, died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at his home in Saucier. He was born March 12, 1943 in Bluff Creek which is now known as Vancleave. He completed school at Live Oak Indian School of Vancleave in 1957. He was a heavy equipment operator for various shipyards and for McDermott and Harrison County. He was...

Roosevelt "Rooster"  Langlinais

Roosevelt "Rooster" Langlinais

May 31, 2017

Mr. Roosevelt Joseph "Rooster" Langlinais, age 84, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Mr. Langlinais was born in Biloxi, graduated from Biloxi High School and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi/Ocean Springs, MS. He served in the U.S. Army, worked for Medical Arts Pharmacy for five years and retired...

Paul Ross (Mac) McKee Sr.

Paul Ross (Mac) McKee Sr.

May 30, 2017

Paul Ross (Mac) McKee Sr., age 83, a resident of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at his home on May 30, 2017. Mac was born in Buffalo, New York, September 1, 1934. A former Air Force Sargent, he went on to retire from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Violet McKee; and sons John...

Harry M. Wright Jr.

Harry M. Wright Jr.

May 30, 2017

Mr. Harry M. Wright, Jr, age 72, of St. Martin, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Mr. Wright served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 23 years. He also retired from civil service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry M. Wright, Sr and Helen M. Smith and a sister, Helen L. Smith. Survivors include his...

James Franklin Johnson

James Franklin Johnson

May 29, 2017

Reverend (Dr) James Franklin Johnson, age 83 of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on May 29, 2017 at Ocean Springs Hospital. James was born November 9, 1933 in Castille, LA., to the late James and Enola Johnson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Fay Johnson of 54 years, brothers Donald and Emmett and sisters Elaine and...

Phillip L Horner

Phillip L Horner

May 29, 2017

Phillip L Horner, age 84, of Gulfport died Monday, May 29, 2017 in Biloxi. He was a resident of the coast since 1978. He was retired from the U.S. Navy having served in Korea and Vietnam. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Terri Cummings. Mr. Horner is survived by his wife, Betty Horner; a son, Dale Horner; two...

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke

May 29, 2017

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke, age 90, of Diamondhead died Monday, May 29, 2017 in Gulfport. Visitation is Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with the service at 2:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home in Jackson. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas William Schauger

Thomas William Schauger

May 29, 2017

Thomas William Schauger was born to John and Doris Doerr Schauger on September 21, 1946, the second of four children in Buffalo, NY. He passed on to join his parents and sister on May 29, 2017. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Army and was interested in motorcycles, classic cars and gun collections. Mr. Schauger is...

Joan Ann Wilson

Joan Ann Wilson

May 28, 2017

Joan Wilson, 80, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 after a long illness. Joan was a devoted wife and loving mother and an active member of the Ocean Springs Church of Christ. Joan is preceded in death by her son, Joey; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers. Joan is survived by Joel Wilson, husband...

Martha Ann Pittman  O'Donnell "Punkin"

Martha Ann Pittman O'Donnell "Punkin"

May 28, 2017

Mrs. O’Donnell was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Anderson and Launa C. Pittman. She has been a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi for 50 years. She was a 1943 graduate of West Palm Beach, High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. She retired from South Central Bell after 25 years of service where she was a telephone Pioneer. Mrs. O’Donnell...

Leta Frances Darr

Leta Frances Darr

May 28, 2017

Leta Frances Darr, age 86, of Perkinston passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. Visitation is Friday, June 2, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport.

Joshuah  Thomas "Josh" Jones

Joshuah Thomas "Josh" Jones

May 27, 2017

Joshuah Thomas “Josh” Jones, 23, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Gulfport. Josh was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a 2012 graduate of West Harrison High School. He was a devoted father, a loving son and brother and a faithful friend to all who knew him. Josh enjoyed anything outdoors and loved coaching...

William Louis Hogg, II

William Louis Hogg, II

May 27, 2017

William Louis Hogg, II, 86, of Saucier died Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Jackson, MS and had been a resident of Saucier since 2005. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was also a retired U.S. Deputy Marshall. Mr. Hogg was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Hogg. Survivors include a son, William L. "Tripp"...

Melba Jean Davis

Melba Jean Davis

May 25, 2017

Melba Jean Davis, age 52, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Vancleave, MS. Melba was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave and a graduate of Vancleave High School, Class of 1983. She was a member of Vancleave Holiness Church. She was a former waitress at Mary's Drive-Inn in Biloxi. She also called Bingo for many years at V.F.W.,...

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Rogers

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Rogers

May 25, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Thomas Rogers, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Chuck was born in Levelland, TX and was a longtime resident of the MS. Gulf Coast. As a child he dreamed of flying. At the age of 12 he would work around the airport for flying lessons. He served in the U.S. Marine as a...

David Joseph Gigl

David Joseph Gigl

May 23, 2017

David Joseph Gigl, 67, passed on to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. David is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Phyllis; daughter, Candice Gigl; son, David (Melissa) Gigl, Jr; sisters, Darlene (Ed) Council and May (Lloyd) Sumner. He was extremely proud of his six wonderful...

John Leonard Morgan

John Leonard Morgan

May 23, 2017

John Leland Morgan, age 54, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Ocean Springs at his home. John was born July 15, 1962 to Marvin Wesley Morgan, Sr. and Mary Jo Heard Morgan in Coral Gables, FL. John is preceded in death by his brother, Philip H. Morgan. John's survivors include his parents, Marvin Wesley Morgan, Sr. and Mary Jo Heard...