Obituaries
Wilbert "Bill" E. Rutz, Jr.
May 27, 2014
Wilbert “Bill” E. Rutz Jr., 71, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday May 27, 2014. Wilbert retired as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force after 22 years of service. He flew all over the world as a professional Flight Engineer for Southern Air Transport for nearly 10 years and retired after 11 years as a Reliability Analyst...
Elizabeth Hall Poss
May 27, 2014
Elizabeth Hall Poss, 71, of Gautier, MS died Tuesday, May 27, 2014 in Gautier. Mrs. Poss was a longtime resident of Gautier and was employed with the City of Biloxi. She was of the Protestant faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Gwendolyn Zehner. Mrs. Poss is survived by her husband, Gregory A. Poss of Gautier;...
Sandra Faye Cropp Litzinger
May 25, 2014
Sandra Faye Cropp Litzinger, 71 died Sunday, May 25, 2014 at The Magnolias in Columbus, MS after a battle with breast cancer. Sandra was a bank teller for quite a few years in her early career and became a stay-at-home mom after her daughter LeeAnn was born. She moved to Long Beach, MS in 1983, where she and her husband...
Paul "Jaybird" Hiers
May 24, 2014
Paul “Jaybird” Hiers, 65, of Biloxi, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 in Pascagoula. Mr. Hiers worked as a Foreman at Biloxi Prestress for many years. He also worked for Pat Salmon & Sons as a truck driver. Mr. Hiers was of the Baptist Faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Paul Hiers; his brother, Johnny Hiers; and his...
Patsy Ruth Pittman
May 24, 2014
Patsy Pittman, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, just 12 days before her 80th birthday, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Pittman was born on June 5, 1934 in Columbia, MS. She spent many years employed as a beautician. Mrs. Pittman enjoyed traveling all over the world. She will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded...
Chester D. Nicholson
May 24, 2014
Chet Nicholson died on Saturday, May 24, 2014 after a short but severe battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Gail: his daughter, Kristen, married to Rusty Necaise, and their children Eve and Jude; his son, Jesse, married to Jennifer (Ryals) Nicholson and their children Kylie, Kinsey, and Wyatt; his brothers, Charles and David Nicholson,...
Robert J. Daniel
May 23, 2014
age 70, died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Gulfport. He was sent from BRADFORD O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport, to Hulett-Winstead in Hattiesburg. (601) 582-1571.
Kenneth L. Adcox
May 22, 2014
Kenneth L. Adcox, 65, of Waveland died Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Biloxi. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport, in charge of arrangements. 865-0090
Donald M. "Donnie" Nichols, Sr.
May 22, 2014
Donald M. “Donnie” Nichols, Sr., 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1994. Donnie was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He previously worked in sales and the hospitality industry. Donnie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed the outdoors and loved...
Gary Charles Kostmayer
May 22, 2014
Gary Charles Kostmayer, 65, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Kostmayer was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the Air National Guard in Gulfport and was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Clerk for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Dr. Robert S. Holgate
May 22, 2014
Dr. Robert S. Holgate, age 77, of Biloxi, MS, slipped away Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Biloxi. Dr. Holgate was born April 30, 1937, in Bronxville, NY, to the late Fred B. and Mary Margaret Holgate. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Holgate. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1992. He...
Raymond "Ray" Woodrow Marks
May 21, 2014
Mr. Raymond Woodrow Marks, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Ray was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a Retired USAF MSgt and retired from civil service as an instructor at Keesler Air Force Base. He married the love of his life, Lois E. Rayborn, in East Gary,...
Douglas Scott Ellzey
May 21, 2014
Douglas Scott Ellzey, Sr., age 64, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Douglas was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was of the Catholic faith, a U.S. Navy Veteran and enjoyed sailing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed racing, rebuilding and riding motorcycles. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Shirley...
Maxine R. Jackson-Sanders
May 21, 2014
Maxine R. Jackson-Sanders, age 84 of Saucier died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Gautier. Ms. Jackson –Sanders was the Mother of five and the Grandmother of thirteen. Ms. Jackson-Sanders was a native of Whidbey Island, WA where she resided before moving to Saucier in 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Jackson, her son, Donald L....
Larry L. Barnes
May 20, 2014
MSgt. (Ret.) Larry L. Barnes, 65, went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2014. Mr. Barnes was born in Mt. Holly, NJ and was raised and attended school in Jackson, MS. During his military career, Mr. Barnes served as a Master Instructor in Communications at Sheppard A.F.B. in Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and having a Top...
Joel "Pete" M. Beasley,
May 20, 2014
Joel M. “Pete” Beasley, Jr., 84, drew his first breath June 29, 1929 in Vancleave and breathed his last May 20, 2014 in Vancleave. He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran who retired after 20 years of service. As he joined his family in heaven, he leaves to cherish his love and memories his daughters, Vivian Parker (Donny) and...
Birdie "Bea" Leleaux
May 19, 2014
Mrs. Birdie “Bea” Leleaux, age 87, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014. Mrs. Leleaux was born in Lafayette, LA and was a resident of Biloxi for over 70 years. As a loving wife and mother, she was always involved with her daughters’ activities. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Michael’s Parish,...
Nellyn "Cookie" Cooke
May 19, 2014
Nellyn “Cookie” Cooke of Lodi, CA passed away on Monday, May 19th 2014 after recently relocating to Long Beach MS. Cookie lived in California for the last 50 years and leaves behind many special friends whose support and care have meant so much during this time of transition. Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Addie Cooke;...
Ronald L. Ray
May 18, 2014
Ronald L. “Ronnie” Ray was born October 18, 1947 and was relieved of the chaotic pain of this life on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, a graduate of Long Beach High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie served the people of Biloxi working on the Biloxi Police Department for...
Rhonda Kim Tinker
May 18, 2014
Rhonda Kim Tinker, 57, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Rhonda was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Patrick Tinker; parents, Chester T. and Mary Juanico Waldrop; brothers, Rocky and Randy Waldrop Survivors include her longtime companion and caregiver, David Peterson...
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