Obituaries
Dianna Elizabeth Zinn
Feb 14, 2016
Dianna Elizabeth Zinn, known to her friends as “DZ”, passed away the morning of February 14, 2016 in Ocean Springs Hospital after suffering sudden complications. She was 76 years old. Dianna was born April 11, 1939 and married Donald Hartley Hitchcock, Jr after graduation in 1957. She proudly served our military in the 1957-58 in the decryption division of the...
Abigail Kisner Young
Feb 13, 2016
Abigail Kisner Young, 70, passed into eternal peace on Saturday, February 13th, at her home surrounded by family and close friends. Although we are heartbroken by her death, we rejoice knowing that she is in the loving presence of God with family and friends who went before her. Abigail "Abby" was born in Biloxi, MS to Earl M. Kisner and...
Peggy Smart
Feb 13, 2016
Peggy Smart, 76, of Gulfport died Saturday, February 13, 2016. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge.
Donald Anthony Catchot
Feb 13, 2016
Donald Anthony Catchot, 81, passed away peacefully at his home early on Saturday, February 13, 2016. Donald was born in Ocean Springs on September 5, 1934, to Anthony “Tony” Felix Catchot and Euta Annette Redden Catchot. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School, where he played football, baseball and basketball for the Greyhounds. In 1953, Donald and his future wife,...
Maggie Chatham
Feb 12, 2016
Maggie (Margaret Gracen) Chatham died on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born March 28, 1978 in Lucedale, MS. She was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church. She was a bookseller and a Nook Specialist at Barnes and Nobles Bookstore until her illness forced her to take a leave of absence. She is survived by her...
Richard Craig "The Log" Harder
Feb 12, 2016
Richard Craig “The Log” Harder, Sr, age 63, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Richard was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the “Mullet Club” Softball Team and attended Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by his son, Richard C. Harder, Jr; parents,...
Harold L. Rogers
Feb 11, 2016
Harold L. Rogers Jr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016 from congestive heart failure. Harold was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in Biloxi and The University of Southern Mississippi, where he received his Masters and Specialist degrees. In 1950 his National Guard unit...
Robert A Bryant
Feb 11, 2016
Robert A. Bryant, 82, died Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
B.C. Corbello
Feb 10, 2016
B.C. Corbello, 90, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Vancleave. B.C. was a native of Alabama and a resident of Vancleave for the last 14 years. She was loved by many and had ways all of her own. Mammaw was a sassy, independent woman whom loved gardening, spending time with her family and volunteering with...
Hillrie "Hilda" Jane Cooley
Feb 10, 2016
Hillrie “Hilda” Jane Cooley, age 80, died Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Hilda was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and last resided at Ocean Springs Nursing Center. She was a member of Faith Christian Center in Ocean Springs and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a former greeter at Walmart. She loved to fish, crab,...
Brian David Seymour
Feb 10, 2016
Mr. Brian David Seymour, known as "Big Brian", age 60, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in Ocean Springs. Brian was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a high steel sandblaster and spray painter and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow A. Seymour and...
Mary Elizabeth Schmitt Lachin
Feb 10, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Schmitt Lachin passed away Wednesday, February 10,2016 in her Diamondhead home surrounded by family after a long struggle with cancer. Born in 1959 in New Orleans, LA., Mary moved to Mississippi at an early age though New Orleans remained close to her heart. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and ultimately...
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...
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