Obituaries

Wilbert "Bill" E. Rutz, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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...