Obituaries

Edward Eaton Fawcett

Edward Eaton Fawcett

Jun 15, 2013

Edward Eaton Fawcett, 73, of St. Martin, passed away June 15, 2013 in Biloxi. He was born in Springfield, MA to the late Edward G. & Edith E. Fawcett. He served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired as a Master Sargant. He was also a Mason. He was the former owner and operator of Big...

Robert John Birch

Robert John Birch

Jun 14, 2013

Robert J. “Bobby” Birch, age 51, died in Pensacola, FL on Friday, June 14, 2013. He was a native of Ludlow, Massachusetts and a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the last 37 years. Bobby was a manager of D’Iberville Labor Finders for over 7 years, and is the Owner and Operator of O.B.O Antiques and Consignments in Ocean...

Charles "Canary"  Romero

Charles "Canary" Romero

Jun 14, 2013

Charles "Canary" Romero, 67, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born on August 30, 1945, in Biloxi, MS. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Cathedral, Gulf Hills Tennis Club and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge # 606 in Biloxi. He was a former member of Neptune Carnival Association, Les Perot's, The French...

Donovan Scott Brown

Donovan Scott Brown

Jun 14, 2013

Donovan Scott Brown, age 46, lost his 16 year battle with a brain tumor on June 14, 2013 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born on September 30, 1966 in Gulfport, MS to James Donovan (Don) and Judy McBride Brown. Scott graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1984. After high school he enlisted in the Mississippi Army National Guard...

Richard "R.B" Broussard, Sr.

Richard "R.B" Broussard, Sr.

Jun 13, 2013

Richard “R.B.” Broussard, Sr., age 58, died Thursday, June 13, 2013. He was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. Richard was formerly employed with Brown-Farris as a driver, Partners in Tropical Pawn and Trade in Biloxi, and Lighthouse Pawn. He was a member of Oasis House of Prayer in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank...

Fondren "Pappy" Walsh

Fondren "Pappy" Walsh

Jun 13, 2013

Fondren “Pappy” Walsh passed away on June 13, 2013, at the age of 89, after a long and adventurous life. Fondren was born in Leesburg, Mississippi, on December 12, 1923, to Annie Mae and Willie Henry Walsh. He was the youngest of seven children, surviving his sisters, Jewel, Ola Mae, Hattie Boyd and Mary Frances, and his brothers Ray and...

Bertha Broussard Hebert

Bertha Broussard Hebert

Jun 11, 2013

Mrs. Bertha Broussard Hebert passed away peacefully on June 11, 2013, at home surrounded by members of her family. Bertha was born in Maurice, Louisiana on December 6, 1919. As a young child she moved with her family to Biloxi where she attended Gorenflo School. She worked in the shrimp factories until the early 1950’s when she gained employment with...

Carni Cay Chamberlin

Carni Cay Chamberlin

Jun 10, 2013

Carni Cay Chamberlin, 59, of Gulfport died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born in Kendallville, IN and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past 36 years. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office for 25 years until her retirement in 2012. She was a...

Mary "Jackie"  J. Massey

Mary "Jackie" J. Massey

Jun 10, 2013

Mary “Jackie” Massey, 82, of Gautier, MS died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Gautier. Jackie is survived by her daughters, Karen Peden, Pam Diaz and Teresa Simons; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her brother, James Frith; and her niece, Georgia Carpenter. There will be no local services. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frank M. Brewer

Frank M. Brewer

Jun 10, 2013

Mr. Frank M. Brewer, age 65, of Gulfport, MS, died Monday, June 10, 2013, in Biloxi. Mr. Brewer was born in Georgia and had lived on the MS Gulf Coast since he was a small child. He worked as a self-employed mechanic. He was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Marcia McNutt Brewer, his parents, sister and...

James R. "Buster" Marsalis

James R. "Buster" Marsalis

Jun 10, 2013

James Rayford ‘Buster” Marsalis, 94, of Saucier, died Monday, June 10, 2013 in Saucier. He was born May 7, 1919 in Vicksburg. He was a member of Redbone Methodist Church in Warren County. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the VFW and a Mason of Scottish Rites. Mr. Marsalis worked as...

Tammy Renee Petrucci

Tammy Renee Petrucci

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. Tammy Renee Petrucci, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. Tammy was born in Canton, MS and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 17 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Biloxi. Tammy was a fun-loving wife and mother who leaves behind her husband of 31 years, Arthur J. “Artie”...

Gloria M Powell

Gloria M Powell

Jun 9, 2013

Gloria Madeline Powell, age 86, of Biloxi died Sunday, June 9, 2013. Gloria was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a member of Nativity B.V.M. She is preceded in death by parents, Morgan and Anita Sprinkles; husband, Edward C. Powell, Sr.; sisters, Lucille Battaya, Henrietta Fountain, Irma Seymour, Louise Fountain and Mercedes Trochesset; daughter-in-law, Sandra Thornton; great...

Dawn C. Saucier

Dawn C. Saucier

Jun 9, 2013

On June 9, 2013, Dawn C. Saucier left this life with her beloved family at her side. She loved life, her family, many friends, plus all she met. She was positive throughout her seven month battle with cancer. She even surprised doctors and caregivers with her smile, attitude and generosity to make others feel good. Dawn was born on July...

Carl  Daniel  Germany

Carl Daniel Germany

Jun 9, 2013

Mr. Carl Daniel Germany, age 61, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, in New Orleans, LA. Carl was born in Pascagoula, MS. He was a twelve year student and 1969 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. Carl was active in the choir and the band and wore jersey number "63" on the football team. Carl married his...

Leon Wallace Law

Leon Wallace Law

Jun 9, 2013

Leon Wallace Law, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS died Sunday, June 9, 2013 in Ocean Springs. Survivors include his wife, Debra Law; his children, Audrea, Leona, Richard and Andrew; and his mother, Helen Law. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2013 in the Ocean Springs Stateroom of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home.

Kelly Dewitt  Usry

Kelly Dewitt Usry

Jun 9, 2013

Kelly Dewitt Usry, Sr. of Houston, Texas passed away on Sunday June 09, 2013 in Pensacola, Florida. Kelly was born on December 12, 1946, in Biloxi Mississippi and resided there for many years. He served as a Fireman for the Biloxi Fire Department for 2 Years and later started his career as a Painter. Kelly moved to Houston and started...

Hilda Sue Morris

Hilda Sue Morris

Jun 8, 2013

Hilda Sue Morris, age 70, of Vancleave passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Hilda is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Rebecca Cook; and sister, Martha Overby. Survivors include her loving husband of 40 years, Lonnie Archie Morris; daughters, Crystal Doner, Becky (Tim) Werner; sons, Joey (Georgette) Robbins and Archie (Karen) Morris; brothers, Preston (Barbara) Cook, Milton...

Ivelle M. McKnight

Ivelle M. McKnight

Jun 7, 2013

Mrs. Ivelle Marie McKnight, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away June 7, 2013. Ivelle was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was dedicated to anything that she put her mind to whether it be working for the city, in the yard or helping at Calvin’s Service Station. She cherished every moment she spent with her family....

Floyd Haynes  Sears

Floyd Haynes Sears

Jun 6, 2013

Floyd Haynes Sears, age 82 entered into the higher realm with Christ on Wednesday 6/5/2013 while undergoing heart surgery. Mr. Sears was born in Gloucester County, VA, in the Harcum community. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Frances (Fran) Sears, his father Clarence Sears, his mother Martha Sears, and his siblings Jackie Renear and Wilmer...