Obituaries
Alton Joseph Poncet, Jr.
Mar 4, 2016
Alton J. Poncet, Jr., 72, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on March 4, 2016. Al is survived by his wife, Kathryn of 52 years and sons Robert, James and his wife Mindy, and Al III and his wife Katy. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren, Lauren and Ashley Poncet of...
Wilberto Gonzalo Mendoza
Mar 4, 2016
Wilberto Gonzalo Mendoza, 43, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016. He was a resident of the coast several years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and retired as Captain. He was preceded in death by his mother, Teresa Jamileta Palacios. Wilberto is survived by his wife, Claudia Salvador; daughters: Donna Mendoza, Stephanie Marie Mendoza, Kimberly Theresa...
Donald Eugene Stewart
Mar 3, 2016
Mr. Donald E. Stewart, Jr., age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. Mr. Stewart was born in Chicago, IL and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and former shipbuilder. He was a church member of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints. He is preceded in death...
Edward E. Beeson
Mar 3, 2016
Mr. Edward E. Beeson, 83, of Woolmarket, MS, passed away on Thurs., March 3, 2016. Mr. Beeson served his country in the United States Air Force for 24 years retiring as a Master Sergeant. After retirement, he worked and retired from Redd Pest Control. Mr. Beeson was very active in the AARP Driver Safety Program for many years. He was...
Robert Maxwell Haddox
Mar 2, 2016
Mr. Robert Maxwell Haddox, age 81, of Vancleave, MS, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Haddox was born in Lansing, MI and was a resident of the coast since 1986. He was a member of Vancleave UMC, a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Black and Decker. He...
John Ross
Mar 2, 2016
John Ross 67, of Vancleave, MS passed away on March 2, 2016. Born in Port Gibson, MS, he was the 6th of 7 children. John graduated from Central High School in Jackson and went on to MS College in Clinton, MS with a degree in Accounting. He moved to Texas where he was the owner of several different businesses before...
Rebecca T Switzer
Mar 1, 2016
Under the “Friendship Oak” in Long Beach, Jim and Bekka met and started their long journey together. Married in February of 1960, the two raised their two children and watched 5 grandchildren cross their threshold and grow to be outstanding young adults. On March 1, 2016, Bekka joined her husband of 56 years to complete their journey together in the...
Nelson Joseph Seymour
Mar 1, 2016
Nelson Joseph Seymour, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Nelson was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He loved being outdoors and “tinkering” with anything mechanical. Nelson never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who dearly loved his family. He...
Juliette Christine Breitbach Royster
Mar 1, 2016
Juliette Christine Breitbach Royster, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Royster was a native of Germany. She was retired from Howard Memorial Hospital as an R.N. where she worked in Maternity for many years. Mrs. Royster was also formerly employed with Dr. Steve Sekul in Pediatrics. She was a member...
Peter D. Kuljis
Feb 29, 2016
Peter DeMoniot Kuljis, 60, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. He was born on April 17, 1955 and graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973. Peter had a deep love for his family and was extremely proud of his Croatian and French heritage. He was a member of The Slavonian Lodge where he served on the Board...
Ben Judson and Ann Wharton Kitchings
Feb 28, 2016
Ben Judson Kitchings of Long Beach, 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 21, 2015. Ann Wharton Kitchings, 84, of Long Beach was reunited with her husband of 64 years when she also went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Ben Kitchings was born in Forkville on December 31, 1930 to Atley...
Billy Dewitt Cook
Feb 28, 2016
Billy Dewitt Cook, age 75, of Ocean Springs passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016. Billy was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Yvonne Cook; father, Dewitt Cook; and mother, Mamie Cook. He is survived by his kitty cat, named Baby; daughter, Dianne Cook; wife Vivienne Cook; three step children;...
John Leo Callahan, Jr.
Feb 27, 2016
John Leo Callahan, Jr., Jack or Jackie to family and friends, passed away Sat, Feb 27, 2016, at age 89 – just 6 days shy of his 90th birthday. He was born Mar 3, 1926 in Boston, MA, to John Leo Callahan, Sr. and Irene Matilda Davis Callahan. Jackie was married to Mary Frances “Mimi” Dunlap Callahan for 67 years...
Charles M. "Morris" Johnson
Feb 27, 2016
Charles M. “Morris” Johnson, Jr. entered eternal life on February 27, 2016. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Following high school, Morris enlisted in the United States Navy. After an honorable discharge from distinguished service on the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid, Morris worked for Union Carbide Corporation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Morris and...
Henry Austin Russell
Feb 27, 2016
Henry Austin Russell, age 64, died Saturday, February 27, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a 10:00 am funeral service on Friday, March 4, 2016 all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Carol Carnley Moe
Feb 26, 2016
Carol Carnley Moe, 77, of Vancleave passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family. Carol was born February 2, 1939 in George County to John and Tessola Carnley. She was the youngest of six children. Raised in Ocean Springs and a longtime resident of Vancleave. Carol was always surrounded by her family and friends. People were...
Deborah "Debbie" Sullivan
Feb 25, 2016
Deborah “Debbie” Sullivan, 43, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Debbie lived in Fort Stockton, Texas where she graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1991. In 1993 Debbie moved to the Gulf Coast and fell in love with the area. She made the Gulf Coast her home. Debbie was a loving granddaughter,...
Joseph A. Brejcak
Feb 24, 2016
Joseph A. Brejcak, 29, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a resident of Vancleave, MS. Joseph graduated from St. Martin High School in 2004. He was employed at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Joseph was a Christian. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Brejcak; grandfather, Andrew...
Ronald Parol
Feb 24, 2016
MSgt. Ronald Parol, 87, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on February 24, 2016 in Gulfport. Ronald retired after 30 years of service with the United States Army, was a member the Order of the Elks Club in Biloxi and enjoyed golf. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea Parol; children, Ralph and Susan Parol; Diane and Tom Jones; grandchildren, Sean...
Virginia Shelton
Feb 24, 2016
Virginia Shelton, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Mrs. Shelton has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1959. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. Mrs. Shelton was known for her hospitality and everyone who visited never went away hungry. She is preceded...
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