Obituaries
Bonnie Rohrs Stone
Apr 6, 2014
Bonnie Rohrs Stone, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, formerly of Arroyo Grande, CA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Laura. Bonnie was born March 15, 1938 in Berwyn, Cook Co., IL, to parents, Martin Rohrs and Mildred Clair Bendel Rohrs. She was an entrepreneur owning and running several businesses. Bonnie’s love of...
Jacob " Jack" Dominick Covacevich
Apr 6, 2014
Jacob “Jack” Dominick Covacevich, age 80, of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014. Jack was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was 3rd generation owner of Covacevich Ship Yard. He was a Master Boat Builder since 1955 and an U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Jack was a member of Sacred Heart...
Mary Ann Acevedo
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Ann Acevedo, age 70, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mamie Dunn; ex-husband, Robert Acevedo; and son, Pete. She is survived by her children, Belene, Paul, Robin and Yvette (Michael); and grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Lauren...
Mary Ann Acevedo
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Ann Acevedo, age 70, of Biloxi passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Mamie Dunn; ex-husband, Robert Acevedo; and son, Pete. She is survived by her children, Belene, Paul, Robin and Yvette (Michael); and grandchildren, Matthew, Megan, Lauren...
Hupert R. Hurlbert
Apr 5, 2014
Hupert R. Hurlbert, age 93, died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Mr. Hurlbert was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a 30 year WWII, Korea and Vietnam Veteran and retired as a Chief Warrant Officer with honors. Mr. Hurlbert was a member of Shriners and an American Legion member. He was a Mason/Scottish Rite 32 degree. Mr. Hurlbert...
J.F. "Jack" Douglas,
Apr 4, 2014
J.F. "Jack" Douglas, Jr., of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully at home with family on Friday, April 4, 2014, at the age of 94. He was a proud, loving, and dedicated family man. Jack is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy Douglas; daughter, Gaye and husband David Row of Ocean Springs; son, Paul and wife Cindy Douglas of...
Alvin L. Smith
Apr 4, 2014
Alvin L. Smith, Jr., 93, died Fri., April 4, 2014 in Denver. Graveside service: Fri., May 30, 2014, 2pm at Evergreen Cem. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport, is in charge. 228-865-0090
Albert Adam Blanchard
Apr 3, 2014
Albert Adam Blanchard, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Blanchard was a native of Biloxi and a resident of Ocean Springs for fifty years. He was a Veteran of the US Navy, serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Blanchard was an Aircraft Propeller Mechanic Specialist, retiring after thirty years of service....
James Hervey Palmer,
Apr 3, 2014
MSgt. James Hervey Palmer, US Air Force Ret., 83, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, April 3, 2014 in Mobile. Mr. Palmer was born in Kemper County, MS and was a longtime resident of Vancleave. He served in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired after twenty-one years of service. He was a devoted husband, loving father and...
Susan Lynette "Sue" Hammons
Apr 2, 2014
Susan Lynette “Sue” Hammons, age 55, died Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Long Beach. She was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of Long Beach. She was Baptist. She was a legal secretary and enjoyed her plants, collecting what-nots and she loved her cat, Gage. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carolyn Ann Hammons; a brother,...
Rosemary Provenza Henrion
Apr 2, 2014
Rosemary Provenza Henrion died at her residence in Pass Christian on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. A psychiatric nurse, many years of her career were at Gulfport’s VA Hospital working with Dr. James Crumbough, chief of psychiatric services. Among the many honors and awards related to her nursing career, she was especially grateful to have served as president of the Mississippi...
Teresa Jeane Carter
Apr 1, 2014
Teresa Jeane Carter, age 62 and a resident of Vancleave, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Vancleave. Mrs. Carter was born in Gulfport on February 29, 1952, a Leap Year Baby! She was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and Chi Chi, her beloved dog. Mrs. Carter also loved to talk and make people laugh. She...
Bella Gibson
Apr 1, 2014
Bella Gibson, 19, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Bella was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. She graduated with honors from Ocean Springs High School in 2013 and was enrolled at MGCCC Jackson County Campus as an honor student. She was employed with AT&T as assistant manager at the Pascagoula store. Bella...
Ella Cospelich Lenaz
Mar 31, 2014
Ella Cospelich Lenaz, age 98, of Gulfport, died Monday, March 31, 2014 in Long Beach. She was born in Bay St. Louis and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church and attended St. Thomas Catholic Church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion. She was...
Emile L. Desporte,
Mar 30, 2014
Emile L. Desporte, Jr., 87, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Biloxi. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Emile was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral and attended mass at Our Lady of Fatima. He was the youngest in his family and had four sisters. Emile was a member of Benevolent and Protective...
Roberta Burman Nations
Mar 30, 2014
Roberta Burman Nations, age 75, died Sunday, March 30, 2014. She was a native of Louisville, KY and was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 36 years. Roberta retired from Biloxi VA Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Richard Burman and Faye Burman. Roberta is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jim...
Amanda I. Salas
Mar 30, 2014
Miss Amanda I. Salas, age 36, of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Amanda was the daughter of Linda and Peter Bang. She was a young, fun and loving woman. She was a hard worker and an avid gym goer. She loved having a good time and living life to the fullest. Amanda was a very...
George R Walker
Mar 30, 2014
George R. Walker, age 83, died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in Gulfport. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Dorothy Walker; daughter, Deborah Lynn Ingle; three sons, Thomas Conway, Douglas Walker, and Steven Walker; a brother, Kenneth Maurer; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. The graveside service will be Friday, April 4, 2014...
August "Auggie" Joseph Derouen,
Mar 30, 2014
August “Auggie” Joseph Derouen, Jr., 76, of North Biloxi, passed peacefully with his family by his side, on Sunday, March 30, 2014. He was a Retired Operator from Keesler. Auggie was known for his many artistic talents such as carving, painting and sewing cast nets. He was an avid outdoorsman, spending his summers on the water and his winters in...
William E. "Bill" Overstreet
Mar 29, 2014
Rev. William E. “Bill” Overstreet, age 92, of Vancleave, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014. Bill was a longtime resident of Vancleave. He was a World War II Veteran and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a pastor at Magnolia Baptist Church in Vancleave and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, Alta Loraine Overstreet;...
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