Obituaries

Elaine Jaquillard Givens

Elaine Jaquillard Givens

Jul 17, 2014

Elaine Jaquillard Givens, 67, of Bay St. Louis died Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Slidell. She was a lifelong resident of Bay St. Louis. She owned and operated Trophies, Etc. and enjoyed designing trophies and awards. She was a Saints fanatic and enjoyed hockey games. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward L. and Eloise Collier Necaise She...

Linda Ammons Brune

Linda Ammons Brune

Jul 17, 2014

Linda Ammons Brune, age 60, passed away at her residence in St. Martin, on Thursday, July 17, 2014. Linda was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Ammons, father, George Ammons, sisters, Janice Mills and Annie Laura Ammons and brother, David Ammons. Survivors include her husband, Floyd E. "Bubbie" Brune III, daughter, Tammy (Willy) Michaels, two sons, Thomas (Koren) Brune...

Yvonne "Bonnie" Dell

Yvonne "Bonnie" Dell

Jul 16, 2014

Mrs. Yvonne Lee "Bonnie" Dell, age 75, went to live amongst the angels Wednesday, July 16, 2014. She was born in Winston Salem, NC to Harvey and Thelma Boyer and had been a resident of Biloxi for the past thirteen years. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert W. "Bob" Dell of Biloxi; three children, Lavada (Robert)...

Helen Grace Gilstrap

Helen Grace Gilstrap

Jul 15, 2014

Helen Gilstrap passed away on July 15, 2014. She was born on April 14, 1926 in Lumberton, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lorena Roberts; her husband, Lon Gilstrap; her brother Sam Roberts; and sister, Hattie Roberts. She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Ford, her daughters: Fran Williams (Max), Pat Farris (Tom), Linda...

Frank Macklin Hamaker

Frank Macklin Hamaker

Jul 15, 2014

Frank Macklin Hamaker, age 79, of Ocean Springs, formerly of Coal Valley and Oakman, AL, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Mr. Hamaker retired from the U.S. Navy in 1971. Survivors include his wife, Jane; daughters, Sherri (Clay) Sutherland and Monica (Dave) Ramsze; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services and interment of ashes will be...

June Dodge

June Dodge

Jul 15, 2014

Mrs. June Dodge, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Dodge was a native of Akron, OH and a resident of the Coast since 1950. She was a former Girl Scout Troop 295 Leader and a member of St. Paul UMC in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Dodge was a lifetime member of the Order...

Vennie Corine Cates Bosarge

Vennie Corine Cates Bosarge

Jul 15, 2014

Mrs. Vennie Corine Cates Bosarge, 100 years old, born August 20, 1913, died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at home with her family. She was a member of Bonnie Chapel United Methodist Church in Vancleave and the Eastern Star, Daisy Vestry Chapter #381, in Vancleave, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Elizabeth Myers and Stewart Calhoun Cates,...

Robert Walter Latil

Robert Walter Latil

Jul 15, 2014

Robert Walter Latil, Sr., age 86, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Mr. Latil was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High School. He entered Latil Motor Company which had been established in 1938 where he worked with his father and brother. He worked continuously at that site on Caillavet St. for approximately 75 years....

Nell Carolyn Horlock

Nell Carolyn Horlock

Jul 14, 2014

Nell Carolyn Horlock, 92, was born in Hattiesburg, MS and passed away on July 14, 2014 in Wiggins, MS. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Gulfport and was the oldest active member of the congregation, a title of which she was very proud. She served on the church council, worked with the Braille group and was...

Anna Lucille Augustine Bard

Anna Lucille Augustine Bard

Jul 13, 2014

Anna Lucille Augustine Bard completed her life on July 13, 2014 at the young age of 93. Lucille was a native of Bogalusa, Louisiana, born to Frederick Edward and Alma Bahm Augustine on March 13, 1921. Lucille was a graduate of St. Scholastica Academy in Covington, Louisiana and Soule Business School in New Orleans. She was a long-time member of...

Janel Schaar Niolet

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...