Obituaries

Mary  Margaret Stokes Morris

Mary Margaret Stokes Morris

Sep 8, 2013

Mrs. Mary Margaret Stokes Morris, age 84, of Vancleave, MS, died Sunday, September 8, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Morris was an artist and loved nature, birding, and gardening. She was very active in Holy Spirit and St. Alphonsus Catholic Churches. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Joseph Lawrence Morris, Jr.; and her parents, Earl...

Charles "Dixie" Hollis

Charles "Dixie" Hollis

Sep 6, 2013

Mr. Charles "Dixie" Hollis, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013. Dixie loved and lived life to the fullest and he left a lasting impression on many that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Daniel and Vola Hollis and brother Daniel Hollis, Jr., PhD. Survivors include his wife, Vesta, of 58...

Robert Richard Rector

Robert Richard Rector

Sep 6, 2013

Robert Richard Rector, age 89, of Biloxi died Friday, September 6, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Rector was born in Battle Creek, Michigan and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1968. He is a veteran of the US Air Force and served in WWII, Japan, and Vietnam and retired as Senior Master Sargent in 1969 after 20 years...

Charles "Dixie" Hollis

Charles "Dixie" Hollis

Sep 6, 2013

Mr. Charles "Dixie" Hollis, age 85, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2013. Dixie loved and lived life to the fullest and he left a lasting impression on many that knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Daniel and Vola Hollis and brother Daniel Hollis, Jr., PhD. Survivors include his wife, Vesta, of 58...

Brandon Parker  Campo

Brandon Parker Campo

Sep 6, 2013

Brandon Parker Campo, age 4, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, September 6, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Brandon was born in Melbourne, FL and was a resident of the coast for the last three years. He enjoyed playing baseball and swimming. Brandon’s survivors include his father, Anthony (Christina Canann) Campo, IV; his mother, Amanda (Allen Moe) Suthoff; his sister,...

Lucy Marie Harris

Lucy Marie Harris

Sep 6, 2013

Mrs. Lucy Marie Harris, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, September 6, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Harris was born on May 14, 1920 in Heflin, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Harris, Sr., daughter, Wanda Sue Cheatwood, son, Harold Harris, Jr., parents, Grace and Martin E Norton, Sr., sister, May Powell, brothers, Barney,...

Lucy Marie Harris

Lucy Marie Harris

Sep 6, 2013

Mrs. Lucy Marie Harris, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, September 6, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Harris was born on May 14, 1920 in Heflin, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Harris, Sr., daughter, Wanda Sue Cheatwood, son, Harold Harris, Jr., parents, Grace and Martin E Norton, Sr., sister, May Powell, brothers, Barney,...

Cameron  James Shaw

Cameron James Shaw

Sep 5, 2013

Cameron James Shaw, age 3, of Perkinston, MS died Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born on March 1, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. During Cameron’s life he touched and blessed many lives with his love and infectious smile. Cameron is loved by his father Steven Andrew Shaw II, mother Aleisha M. Coker- Shaw, paternal grandparents Steve and Sandi Shaw (Perkinston,...

Bryant Douglas Gardner

Bryant Douglas Gardner

Sep 5, 2013

Bryant Douglas Gardner, 25, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, September 5, 2013 in Clarke County, MS. Bryant was a 2006 graduate of Ocean Springs High School and was employed as a pipefitter with Yates Construction. Bryant was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gardner. His survivors include his wife, Erica Gardner; his daughters, Nevaeh Danielle Gardner and Cali...

Randy L.  Reeves

Randy L. Reeves

Sep 5, 2013

Randy L. Reeves, 61, of Latimer died Thursday, September 5, 2013 in Biloxi. Mr. Reeves was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and was formerly employed with Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a member of the Northside Assembly of God Church. Mr. Reeves was preceded in death by his parents, W.C. “Tobe” and Mary (Quave) Reeves. His survivors...

Cameron James Shaw

Cameron James Shaw

Sep 5, 2013

Cameron James Shaw, age 3, of Perkinston, MS died Thursday, September 5, 2013. He was born on March 1, 2010 in Gulfport, MS. During Cameron’s life he touched and blessed many lives with his love and infectious smile. Cameron is loved by his father Steven Andrew Shaw II, mother Aleisha M. Coker- Shaw, paternal grandparents Steve and Sandi Shaw (Perkinston,...

Albert Christopher Singley, (USAF Retired)

Albert Christopher Singley, (USAF Retired)

Sep 4, 2013

MSgt Albert Christopher Singley, (USAF Retired), 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on September 4, 2013. He was born March 26, 1927 in Silas, AL. Mr. Singley served on active duty with the U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce for 26 years, including tours of duty in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He also retired from Ingalls Shipyard. Mr....

Albert Wayne Hunt

Albert Wayne Hunt

Sep 4, 2013

Albert Wayne Hunt died on Wednesday, September 4th. He was the best man many of us knew. “Al” was born in the Missouri boot heel, as one of five Hunt brothers. (Jim, Carlton, Al, Ronnie and Noel). He graduated high school in Dexter, Missouri, then served in the United States Air Force. Al was stationed in Tripoli, Libya, where he...

Shirley Guest Yarbrough

Shirley Guest Yarbrough

Sep 3, 2013

Mrs. Shirley G. Yarbrough, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Shirley was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 25 years and was a very classy lady who was always "Prim and Proper". She loved animals and cared for many pets over her lifetime. Shirley was a prolific gardener...

Marie Louise Palmer

Marie Louise Palmer

Sep 3, 2013

Marie Louise Palmer, age 88, of Ocean Springs, died on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Marie was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lawrence Palmer; son, Damon John Palmer; father, Steve Grasich; mother, Mary (Antonich) Grasich; sisters, Frieda Kerr, Louise Palmer (Ease)...

William Roy Hutchinson

William Roy Hutchinson

Sep 3, 2013

Mr. William Roy Hutchinson, a native of Mobile, AL and a resident of Long Beach for 44 years, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013. He was 84 years old.Mr. Hutchinson was a veteran of U.S. Army Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force, having served at the end of World War II and throughout the Korean conflict, serving at several...

Mary  Inez Danise

Mary Inez Danise

Sep 3, 2013

Mary Inez Danise, age 79, a resident of Ocean Springs, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, JB and Marylou Furlow; her brothers, Ray, Benton and Jimmy; her sister, Loice; and her granddaughter, Melissa Timmons. Mrs. Danise is survived by her husband, LJ “Bugga” Danise; her son, Darren Danise and his...

Pamela Louise Akins

Pamela Louise Akins

Sep 1, 2013

Pamela Louise Akins, age 56, of Vancleave, died Sunday September 1, 2013 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is survived by her parents, Lorenzo and Billie Jo Akins; a son, Michael Anselmo (Stevie Lynn); two sisters, Debbie Rice and Cynthia (Mike) Ferguson; a brother, Larry Akins; and three grandchildren, Hunter and Precilla Anselmo and Trevor Diamond. Memorial Services will be held...

Janice Theresa Leleaux

Janice Theresa Leleaux

Sep 1, 2013

Janice Theresa Leleaux, 69, died September 1, 2013. She was a native of Biloxi. Survivors include her sisters, Maxine Maxwell and Shirley Bilancich, both of Biloxi; and 11 nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Biloxi City Cemetery. Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home in charge.

Pamela Louise Akins

Pamela Louise Akins

Sep 1, 2013

Pamela Louise Akins, age 56, of Vancleave, died Sunday September 1, 2013 in Ocean Springs, MS. She is survived by her parents, Lorenzo and Billie Jo Akins; a son, Michael Anselmo (Stevie Lynn); two sisters, Debbie Rice and Cynthia (Mike) Ferguson; a brother, Larry Akins; and three grandchildren, Hunter and Precilla Anselmo and Trevor Diamond. Memorial Services will be held...