Obituaries

Marion Elizabeth Becker

Marion Elizabeth Becker

Jun 11, 2017

A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated with double interment at Biloxi City Cemetery for John Anthony Becker and Marion Elizabeth Becker. John was born on February 13, 1925 and passed away on September 26, 2016. Marion was born on August 15, 1927 and passed on June 11, 2017. They are preceded in death by their parents; and daughters,...

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker

Jun 9, 2017

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker, 78, of Saucier, MS passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker was born to Chester “Chick” and Elma Clark on March 20, 1939 in Hattiesburg, MS, where she graduated from Eatonville High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from William Carey College. She was a Secondary English teacher in Rolling Fork and Gulfport...

Michael "Mickey" Roberts

Michael "Mickey" Roberts

Jun 8, 2017

Michael “Mickey” Roberts, 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Gulfport. Mickey was born in Anchorage, AK and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral and a 1975 graduate of Biloxi High School. Mickey retired from the Biloxi Fire Department as a Captain after 28 years of service. He...

Charles Gill  Miller

Charles Gill Miller

Jun 7, 2017

Charles Gill Miller, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Miller was born in New Orleans, LA on May 17, 1939 to Charlotte and Ray C. Miller. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. Mr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and...

Thomas J.  Sliman, Sr.

Thomas J. Sliman, Sr.

Jun 6, 2017

Thomas J. Sliman, Sr., 80, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Sliman was a native of Many, LA, and spent his formative years in Leesville, LA. A graduate of LSU, and member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he was a US Army Veteran, and served as 1st Lieutenant. Mr. Sliman was a former independent...

Billy Ray White

Billy Ray White

Jun 4, 2017

Mr. Billy Ray White, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away on June 4, 2017. Mr. White was born on January 4, 1931 in Purvis, MS to Walter and Ethel White of Leakesville, MS. He was married for 60 years to Janice McLeod White of Leakesville/Vancleave, MS. Billy Ray served his country in the Korean Conflict 1951-1953: Life Member of...

Nicholas "Nick"  David Hall

Nicholas "Nick" David Hall

Jun 3, 2017

Nicholas “Nick” David Hall, age 17, of Vancleave, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Nicholas was born on January 31, 2000 in Gulfport, MS. He remained a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and attended Vancleave High School. During his spare time he loved boxing and fishing. He enjoyed working out, hanging out with his friends, going to...

Benjamin "Ben" K. Gribble

Benjamin "Ben" K. Gribble

Jun 3, 2017

Benjamin “Ben” K. Gribble, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. Ben was born on January 5, 1951 in Germyn, PA to Benjamin and Sallie F. Gribble. He served our country in the United States Army for five years, and then onto the Coast Guard for twenty years of service before retiring. Ben was of the...

Chester  Wally  Miller

Chester Wally Miller

Jun 3, 2017

Chester Wally Miller, age 65, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Biloxi City Cemetery at 2pm on Friday, June 9, 2017. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melina Dyan Daniels Son

Melina Dyan Daniels Son

Jun 2, 2017

Melina Dyan Daniels Son, age 34, passed away June 2, 2017 in Columbia, MS. Melina was a longtime resident of the coast. She graduated from St. Martin High School and was 1st Corps Commander in the St. Martin AFROTC program. She also designed the Corps patch. Melina attended MGCCC in Gautier. She was a member of Mosaic Church in Ocean...

Patricia Lee Smolcich

Patricia Lee Smolcich

Jun 2, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Smolcich, 87, a native and life long resident of Biloxi, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Orpha Mae Wilson; and her husband of 62 years, Steve Smolcich. Pat is survived by her son, Steve (Bridget) Smolcich, Jr., of Mandeville, LA; two grandchildren, Shelley Smolcich...

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...