Obituaries

Buddy Jean Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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...

Joseph B. Storey

Joseph B. Storey

Feb 1, 2016

Joseph B. Storey, Jr., age 70, died Monday, February 1, 2016 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St., Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

James W. Collier, Jr.

James W. Collier, Jr.

Feb 1, 2016

Mr. James W. Collier, Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, with his family at his side. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Lexington, KY to Frances Baskett Collier and James William Collier, Sr. Jim received an M.B.A. from Murray State University and an M.A. from Webster University. He earned his...

Robert  "Bobby" Lawrence Mills

Robert "Bobby" Lawrence Mills

Feb 1, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Lawrence Mills, 69, passed away on February 1, 2016. He was born in Biloxi, MS and a resided in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thurman Mills and Lillian Ladnier Mills and his brothers, Everett Redman and Anthony Lynn Mills. Bobby is survived by his brothers, Shannon Lee Mills, Michael Wayne (Kala) Mills...

Adam  Mahmood

Adam Mahmood

Jan 31, 2016

Adam Mahmood, 27, of Biloxi, November 18, 1988 to January 31, 2016, died peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans after a 16 year courageous battle with liver disease and five liver transplants. Adam was a brave man and hero to all who knew him. His love of life, strength of character and willingness to confront numerous medical challenges were...

Thomas "Tommy"  Troy  Ferguson

Thomas "Tommy" Troy Ferguson

Jan 30, 2016

Tommy Ferguson, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. He was born and raised in St. Martin and graduated from St. Martin High School. In his younger years, he joined the Army and later became a part of the National Guard. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Biloxi. Tommy owned and operated Ferguson's Automotive for over...

Lena Penton

Lena Penton

Jan 30, 2016

Lena Penton, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born in Biloxi, where she was a longtime resident of Point Cadet. She worked many years in the seafood industry. She loved fishing, crafting and spent many hours researching genealogies. Her greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Clint Fulton Sr.

Clint Fulton Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Mr. Clint Fulton, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, in Ocean Springs. Clint was born in Newton County, MS and was a veteran of the US Army. He was the owner/operator of Clint Fulton and Son Tire Service for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Dell Fulton. Survivors...

Infant William Ly

Infant William Ly

Jan 30, 2016

Infant William Ly Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9:00am at D'Iberville Memorial Park.