Obituaries
Althea Vuyovich Flynt
Feb 9, 2016
Althea Vuyovich Flynt, born October 21, 1941, in Biloxi passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at home in Biloxi MS. She was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Althea is preceded in death by her son, Anthony Dottle; her parents, Otto Mike and Marie N. Acevedo; four brothers, Arthur, Eddie, Harold and Buddy Vuyovich; and four sisters Maybelle Ibele,...
Freda C. Beaugez
Feb 9, 2016
Freda C. Beaugez, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Beaugez was a native of Pennsylvania, a resident of Ocean Springs since 1960 and a U.S.A.F. Veteran. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base Civil Service. Mrs. Beaugez was the last civilian to win the U.S.A.F. Falcon Award. She was a...
Pettis Dexter "Debo" Brewer
Feb 9, 2016
It is with deepest sorrow that we inform you that our beloved Pettis Dexter "Debo" Brewer, 58, of Saucier, Mississippi has been missing since October 26, 2015 after boarding a chartered aircraft in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dexter was born November 23, 1956 in Laurel, MS the firstborn child of Pettis and Janice Brewer. Dexter attended Jones County Junior College and began...
Cecile W. Bakker
Feb 8, 2016
Cecile W. Bakker, 87, went to meet her Lord today after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She spent most of her adult life as a homemaker in Biloxi. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport and member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Johan Bakker; daughter,...
Samuel J. "Sammy" Elliott
Feb 8, 2016
Samuel J. “Sammy” Elliott, age 62, of Biloxi, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. Sammy was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and proudly served 41 years with the Biloxi Fire Department. He loved bowling and playing cards with his family and firefighter brothers, but his greatest joy was his family. Sammy especially enjoyed watching his grandsons participating in their sporting...
James Woodrow Tolar
Feb 7, 2016
James (Jim) W. Tolar, From Gulfport, MS, age 82, passed away on Feb. 7, 2016 in Honolulu HI while visiting family. A Memorial Service for James "Jim" Tolar was held at The American Legion Hall 12320 Ashley Drive North Ste., A, Gulfport, MS on Sat. February 20, 2016 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM . Interment with Military Honors will...
Benjamin Alva Schrieber, Sr.
Feb 7, 2016
Benjamin Alva Schrieber, Sr., 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 in Pascagoula. Mr. Schrieber was a native and lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and employed with Schwan’s Food for over twenty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Anna...
Billie J. "B.J." Clements
Feb 6, 2016
Mr. Billie J. "B.J." Clements, age 83, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016, at home with his loving wife and daughter by his side. B.J. was born in Durham, NC and graduated from Bragtown High School. B.J. joined the U. S. Air Force when he was 17 years old. He was in the 2052 Communications Squadron for most of his...
Buddy Jean Martin
Feb 6, 2016
Buddy Jean Martin, age 79, of Saucier died Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Gulfport. He was a retired sheet metal worker and was a member of the Local Union 441 of Mobile, Al. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lizana. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed traveling. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Lt. Col. Retired Alfred "Fred" Randolph Koval
Feb 6, 2016
Lt. Col. Retired Alfred “Fred” Randolph Koval, Sr., was born in Erie, PA on March 3, 1922 and died peacefully Saturday, February 6, 2016 just a month shy of 94 years. He ascended into heaven to join the love of his life , Ann, in a never-ending Waltz. With 63 years of marriage and eight children, he is preceded in...
Myrtle Delores "Sib" Stockstill
Feb 5, 2016
Myrtle Delores “Sib” Stockstill, 60, of Vancleave died Friday, February 5, 2016 in Vancleave. She was born to Jimbo “Tony” and Nancy “Bootsie” Waltman of Vancleave on May 1, 1955. Sib worked as a Newspaper Carrier for the Sun Herald for over 20 years. She married the love of her life, Ray Stockstill, on February 13, 1983. Sib enjoyed playing...
Terri Cook Seymour
Feb 5, 2016
Terri Cook-Seymour, 51, of D’Iberville, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016, surrounded by her family and friends after a lengthy illness. She has been a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. Terri was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed the Smokey Mountains and camping. Terri is survived by her husband of 33 years, David A. Seymour;...
Anthony "Toni" Cvitanovich, US Air Force, Retired
Feb 5, 2016
Colonel Anthony “Tony” Cvitanovich, US Air Force, Retired, 93, of D’Iberville died Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born in Biloxi on September 9, 1922. The second son of Dominick and Philmonea Sercovich Cvitanovich of 1143 East Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS. He attended St. Michael Grade School, Dukate Elementary, and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1940. He attended Millsap’s...
Kenneth G. Guay
Feb 5, 2016
Kenneth G. Guay, 72, of Biloxi died Friday, February 5, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Naomi Holland King
Feb 4, 2016
Naomi Holland King, 84, of Ocean Springs, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on February 4, 2016. She had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 66 years. Known as “Granny King”, she was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Granny King was very active in her local church, D’Iberville Christian...
Daniel "Warren" Viator, Sr.
Feb 4, 2016
Mr. Daniel "Warren" Viator, Sr., age 87, of Biloxi, died Thursday, February 4, 2016. Warren was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He was a member of BPOE # 606 and was an US Army Veteran of the Korean War. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, playing the saxophone and...
Charles Noble Hooper, US Navy Ret.
Feb 4, 2016
Cdr. Charles “Chuck” Noble Hooper, US Navy Retired, 82, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Thursday February 4, 2016 at the Hospice Ministries Center, Ridgeland, MS. Chuck was the son of the late Sidney Hooper and Catherine Watson, born in Philadelphia, PA. He was a former resident of Lakehurst, NJ and Groton, CT. He was preceded in death by his wife...
Gloria Kirby Kay
Feb 3, 2016
Gloria Kirby Kay, 76, passed away February 3, 2016, a native of Bogalusa, LA. She resided in Kiln, MS and Baton Rouge, LA. Gloria was a very family oriented and fun loving Christian woman. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, where she received her Master degree in Physical Education and her minor in English. Gloria was the Southeastern...
Jack K. Lee
Feb 2, 2016
Jack K. Lee, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Lee was a native and former resident of New York and a resident of Ocean Springs for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Eastman Kodak Corporation. Mr. Lee was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church...
George Arthur Booth
Feb 1, 2016
George Arthur Booth, age 58, from Biloxi, passed away February 1, 2016 at his home after his two-year struggle with cancer. George was a native of Biloxi. Many friends from the neighborhood will remember the Hover Craft he and his father built. George’s family were active members of the Biloxi Yacht Club where George was an avid sailor. He attended...
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