Obituaries
Janel Schaar Niolet
Jul 13, 2014
Janel Schaar Niolet, age 50, of Amelia, Ohio, died Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Whitehouse, Ohio. Janel was a native of Biloxi and a 1982 graduate of Biloxi High School where she was a varsity cheerleader. She attended the Jeff Davis Campus of MGCCC and was a former member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. She was employed with EyeMed...
Paul John Ellmer
Jul 13, 2014
Paul John Ellmer passed this life at the age of 83 on July 13, 2014. He was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. Paul was born on December 27, 1930, and reared in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest son of Austro-Hungarian immigrants, Peter and Catherine Ellmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Elizabeth, and his brothers Frank,...
Dr. Henry Pitre, Jr.
Jul 13, 2014
Dr. Henry Pitre, Jr. passed away into the arms of our heavenly Father on Sunday, July 13, 2014 in Ocean Springs, MS. Born on October 23, 1937 in Opelousas, LA, he was predeceased by his parents, Henry Nole and Lessie Lavergne Pitre; and, his sister, Diana Pitre Savoy. Dr. Pitre was a retired Professor of Entomology and a William Giles...
JoAnn Kendrick Carroll Breland
Jul 13, 2014
Mrs. Jo Ann Kendrick Carroll Breland, age 76, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014. Private services will be held at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Joseph Paul Perek
Jul 13, 2014
Mr. Joseph Paul Perek, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 13, 2014. Born in Dickson City, PA, Joe was the son of Anthony and Sophie Perek. He was a proud American who served his country for four years in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Perek was a living witness of his...
William Arthur Hemphill
Jul 13, 2014
William Arthur Hemphill, age 30, died Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. William is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Joseph Hemphill, Jr. He is survived by his mother, Denise Hemphill; his brothers, Joseph M. Hemphill and Shawn E. Hemphill; nephew, Conner E. Hemphill; and 3 nieces, Eliona, Emma Jo, and Gracie...
Marjory Ann Acevedo
Jul 13, 2014
Marjory Ann Acevedo, age 75, went home to our Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2014, in Biloxi Mississippi. Marjory was born May 2, 1939, in Midvale, Idaho. She was the fourth child of Jess and Gladys Fox. She grew up on the family ranch attending Midvale School where she graduated as the valedictorian and later attended Saint Alphonsus School of...
David Bruce Robertson
Jul 12, 2014
David Bruce Robertson, affectionately known by many as Davey, Doritha, Pookie, Poppa, Uncle Angel, Coach Dave, put on his favorite cap, loaded up his best tackle, and set sail on his final fishin’ trip on Saturday, July 12, 2014. He was a vibrant 67 years old and would like to always be remembered as younger than his sister-in-law, Terry. David...
Veries C. Metz
Jul 11, 2014
Mr. Veries C. Metz, age 74, of Ocean Springs, passed Friday, July 11, 2014. Mr. Metz was born in Columbia, SC and served in the US Air Force. He was a member of Washington Avenue Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, Verias and Marie Metz; sisters, Linda A. Metz and Ina Nelson; and brother, Calvin...
Nicholas Duvernay
Jul 11, 2014
Nicholas Russell Duvernay, age 38, of ocean Springs, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014. Nicholas was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Linwood (Mick) Bauman and Nellie McMurtray Bauman and paternal grandfather, Walter Duvernay. Survivors include his fiancée, Kimberly Boynton; parents, Russell and Betsy Duvernay; siblings, Sarah Duvernay Montgomery (Heath) and Joseph Duvernay Broome (Deanna); nephews, Scout Heath Montogmery,...
Dorothy Heindl Moore
Jul 11, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Moore, age 72, of Vancleave, MS passed away after a long illness, on Friday, July 11, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Moore was a Navy wife for twenty years and a member of Ramsey Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a son, Charles John Moore Jr. and her parents, Peter and Dorothy Hannagan Heindl. Survivors...
Everett Lamar Scarborough
Jul 11, 2014
Everett Lamar Scarborough, age 93, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014. Mr. Scarborough retired from Keesler Air Force Base. He served in the US Army during World War II and was awarded the Infantry Medal. He was a member of White Plains United Methodist Church and served in almost every lay office at least once. Mr. Scarborough was...
Charlotte Casey Shirey
Jul 10, 2014
Mrs. Charlotte Casey Shirey, age 77, of Latimer, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Thursday, July 10, 2014. Charlotte was a lifelong resident of Latimer and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after seventeen years. She was a lifetime member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church where she was the pianist for over 50 years and a Sunday School teacher....
Leon Joseph "Jeff" Giafaglione
Jul 10, 2014
Leon Joseph "Jeff" Giafaglione, age 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014. On Saturday, July 19, 2014, there will be a 2 PM Memorial Service at the Biloxi VA Medical Center Chapel. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Gary Kelly Brown, Sr.
Jul 10, 2014
Gary Kelly Brown, Sr., 51, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Brown was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a self-employed brick mason. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his son, Gary Kelly Brown, Jr.; his parents, J.C. and Molly Brown; and his brother, Randy...
Loyd B. Furlow, Jr.
Jul 9, 2014
After a lengthy illness, Loyd B. Furlow, Jr. passed away Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2014, at his home in Ocean Springs, MS. Loyd was born in Brookhaven, MS on October 31, 1938 and was raised in Jackson, MS. He attended Provine High School, served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Jackson Fire Dept. in 1986. Loyd was...
Oscar James Higginbotham
Jul 8, 2014
Oscar James Higginbotham, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. A Biloxi native, Oscar grew up on Fountain Street near Back Bay during the Great Depression and was the son of a bridge tender. His mother (a seafood factory worker and housewife) and younger sister were known to have spoiled him shamelessly. Oscar delivered...
William Edward "Billy" Stone
Jul 8, 2014
William Edward “Billy” Stone, age 48, of Gulfport died Tuesday, July 8, 2014 in Biloxi. He was born in Slidell, LA, grew up in Pearlington, MS and was a former resident of Titusville, FL. He became disabled in his early twenties but was able to live a normal life working odd jobs. He moved to Gulfport in 2006 to live...
Ossie Dell Cross
Jul 7, 2014
Ossie Dell Cross, age 82, died Monday, July 7, 2014 at home. She worked at the Gulfport VA 57G2 from 1983 to 1996 before transferring to Biloxi VA where she worked to retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Dick Cross; son, Richard Donald Cross; and daughter, Eva Christine McCue. Ossie is survived by sister, Mary Jane...
David Byrd
Jul 6, 2014
David Byrd, age 67, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. David was born and raised in Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1965. He served in the US Coast Guard serving a tour in Vietnam. He attended MGCCC and was a Master Mason of the Magnolia Lodge #120. He was also a member of the Episcopal...
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