Obituaries

Velma "Bobbie" Smallwood

Velma "Bobbie" Smallwood

Jun 1, 2016

Velma "Bobbie" Smallwood of Gulfport died Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Gulfport. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. The funeral service follows at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will be Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder City, NV

Debra Lynn Huggins

Debra Lynn Huggins

Jun 1, 2016

Debra Lynn Huggins, 62, of Gulfport, MS passed away, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Gulfport after a two year battle with cancer. She was born in Gastonia, NC to Jean Dellinger and the late Frank Dellinger, Jr. She was a graduate of Dallas High in Dallas, NC, class of 1971. She worked for J C Penney Co. for over 37...

Ola Mae Bang Waltman

Ola Mae Bang Waltman

Jun 1, 2016

Ola Mae Bang Waltman, 80, died Wednesday, June 1, 2016. She was a native and life-long resident of Vancleave. Ola was a member of the Holiness Church in Vancleave. She was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and quilting. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise Lula and Hezichar Bang; her husband, Alonzo Waltman; and son, James Will Waltman....

Rodney E. Billingsley

Rodney E. Billingsley

May 30, 2016

Mr. Rodney E. Billingsley, 55, passed away Monday, May 30, 2016, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital after a short yet fierce battle with cancer. Mr. Billingsley was a native of Forrest City, AR and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for over 30 years. In his 30 plus years at WLOX he received multiple awards for sports features...

Annie Catherine Layton

Annie Catherine Layton

May 29, 2016

Annie Catherine Layton, 79, native of Ocean Springs, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 29th, 2016. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Memories of her will forever be cherished by all that knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Jerry D. Layton, brother Eddie Hamilton, children, Linda Johnson,...

Edwina A. Balius

Edwina A. Balius

May 29, 2016

Edwina A. Balius, 99, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Balius was a native and lifelong resident of Latimer and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Herman M. Balius; her son, Sidney Balius and his wife, Gloria; her parents, Henry and...

Billy Carlton Stringer

Billy Carlton Stringer

May 29, 2016

Mr. Billy Carlton Stringer, 84, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016, in Lumberton. He grew up in Mize, MS and had previously been a longtime resident of Gulfport. He was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran as a Tech Sergeant and he also retired as a mechanic in the automotive industry. He was a member of the Methodist faith....

Gail  Romero

Gail Romero

May 29, 2016

Gail Romero, a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born on February 19, 1940, she was given to the Lord at the age of 76. She has joined her late husband, Minus Romero; father, Irving Derouen; and mother and stepfather, Bernice and Ralph Baker. Gail is survived by...

Betty  Cooley Cook

Betty Cooley Cook

May 27, 2016

Betty Cooley Cook of Lyman died Friday, May 27, 2016 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport. Betty was born on February 8, 1936 in the Rustin community of Jones County. She was the youngest of five children born to James A. Garfield Cooley and Eva Marie Collins Cooley. She graduated from Beat Four High School near Waynesboro, MS. On November 1,...

Paul  Victor  Cullotta

Paul Victor Cullotta

May 26, 2016

Mr. Paul Victor Cullotta, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Mr. Cullotta was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sarah and Joseph Cullotta. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 10am at Biloxi National Cemetery, The Howard...

John "Pat" Patrick  Peresich, Sr.

John "Pat" Patrick Peresich, Sr.

May 26, 2016

John Patrick “Pat” Peresich, Sr., 83 of Biloxi, died May 26, 2016, after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Spring Hill College, he served honorably in the U.S. Army, married and started his own business. Pat was a model train enthusiast since childhood, and fulfilled his lifelong passion by operating The Emporium Toy Train Store, after years in the service...

Anthony "Tony" M. Pitalo, Sr.

Anthony "Tony" M. Pitalo, Sr.

May 25, 2016

Anthony M. “Tony” Pitalo, Sr., 87, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Tony was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was the owner of Pitalo’s Hardware and Boat Supply. Tony enjoyed all sports, loved playing golf and watching horse racing. He was a member of the...

Naomi Barr Meyer

Naomi Barr Meyer

May 25, 2016

Mrs. Naomi Barr Meyer, age 75, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Biloxi. Mrs. Meyer was a native of Taylorsville, MS in Smith County and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and formerly employed as corporate secretary/bookkeeper for Bud's Mobile Homes. Mrs. Meyer was...

Michael  T.  Carter

Michael T. Carter

May 24, 2016

Michael T. Carter, age 57, of Perkinston died Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by mother Sybil Carter; and brothers Stephen and Douglas Carter. He is survived by his father, John Carter and stepmother Margaret Carter; sisters Wanda Murphy and Rhonda Carter; daughters Amanda Hannevold and Alexandria Carter; three grandchildren Lily, Izabella, and Rebel; three...

Beverly  Elizabeth Meaut  Booker

Beverly Elizabeth Meaut Booker

May 24, 2016

Mrs. Beverly Elizabeth Meaut Booker, age 93, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Mrs. Booker was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She and her husband owned and operated Hygiene Crab Company in Biloxi and Vancleave. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed shopping and dancing. Mrs. Booker is preceded in death by her husband,...

Kenneth Lady

Kenneth Lady

May 23, 2016

Kenneth Lady, 74, of Santa Monica, California, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away, Monday, May 23rd after more than a four year battle with cancer. Ken was born in Santa Monica in 1941 to Kenneth Lady Sr. and Christeen Carney. He graduated from Santa Monica High School in 1958. After graduating high school, he joined the Army and served in...

Corinna  Azalea  Eaton

Corinna Azalea Eaton

May 23, 2016

Corinna Azalea Eaton, born in Newport News, Virginia, was a longtime resident of Gulfport. Corinna passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016. Survivors include her children, Hylie Leona and Landon Russell Bazinet, and her fiancé, Chris Bazinet. She is also survived by her parents, Norhizan and David Eaton; her grandmother, Zaniah Abdullah; and by many aunts, uncles and cousins. She...

Donald G. Anglin

Donald G. Anglin

May 22, 2016

Donald G. Anglin, 69, of Latimer, MS died Sunday, May 22, 2016. Mr. Anglin was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a graduate of St. Martin High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Anglin worked as an electrician at Ingalls Shipbuilding retiring in 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Carolyn Ann Caranna Nelson

Carolyn Ann Caranna Nelson

May 22, 2016

On Sunday, May 22, 2016, the Lord called home His faithful servant Carolyn Ann Caranna Nelson at the age of 74. A loving Christian and devoted Catholic, Carolyn was born in Gulfport, MS on June 7 1941, where she lived, worked and raised her family. She is preceded in death by her mother, Giovanna (Jennie) Caranna, and her grandparents Nunzio...

Delbert Cuevas

Delbert Cuevas

May 20, 2016

Delbert Cuevas, 56 of Kiln died Friday, May 20, 2016 in Kiln. Mr. Cuevas was born and lived in Hancock County. He worked at Alcan Cable in Bay St. Louis, as a machinist, for 21 ½ years. He was currently retired. Mr. Cuevas was a hard worker all his life, a loving father, he enjoyed time with his family, and...