Obituaries
Stephen G. Sekul
Oct 3, 2013
Stephen G. Sekul (“Maroono”) was born December 31, 1954 in Biloxi, Mississippi to George “Rushie” Sekul and Agnes Semski Sekul. He passed away on October 3, 2013 at the age of 58 in Ocean Springs surrounded by his loving family. Stevie grew upon on Point Cadet in Biloxi, and attended St. Michael’s Catholic Elementary School. He graduated from Biloxi High...
Harrise Marie Fewell
Oct 3, 2013
Funeral services for Harrise Marie Fewell, 79, will be at 12:00 noon, October 8, 2013. Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home, Moss Bluff, Louisiana and burial will follow at Ritchie Cemetery in Moss Bluff, LA. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. Ms. Fewell died Thursday, October 3, 2013 in Biloxi; MS. Ms. Fewell was born...
Joseph Phillip Chisesi
Sep 30, 2013
Joseph, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2013, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born and raised in the upper Ninth Ward of New Orleans, LA. He left home to serve in the United States Air Force and was eventually assigned to serve at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Joseph met and...
Ettie Evelyn Flowers
Sep 29, 2013
Ettie Evelyn Flowers, age 90, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, September 29, 2013. She was a Biloxi native and lifelong coast resident. Ettie is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Archie Lee Flowers; her parents, Houston and Elizabeth Everett Gollott of Biloxi; sisters, Genevieve Gollott Cowan of Biloxi, Juanita Gollott Thorson of Ocean Springs, and Helen Gollott...
Tommy Wilkie
Sep 29, 2013
God opened his arms and took another precious soul, Tommy Wilkie, on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Tommy was born in Ocean Springs, MS to Laura Gail Wilkie. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jack Martin; his aunt, Julie Martin; and his cousin, Kevin Pittsley. His survivors include his wife, Erin Duvall Wilkie, (Daughter of Leon and Elizabeth Duvall);...
Robert A. "Short Story" Compton
Sep 29, 2013
Robert A. “Short Story” Compton, 65, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013. He was born in Biloxi, where he remained a lifelong resident. Rob was a United States Navy veteran who served three tours in Vietnam. He received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained while serving with the River Rats in the Mekong Delta as well as numerous other commendations...
Leon J. "Lonnie" O'Neal
Sep 28, 2013
Leon J. “Lonnie” O’Neal, 86, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2013 with his family by his side. Born in Biloxi, Lonnie remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a local business man and a member of the Biloxi Businessmen’s Club. Lonnie loved Biloxi and considered himself an amateur historian. He was instrumental in bringing legalized gaming to...
James J. "Jim" Higginbotham
Sep 27, 2013
James J. “Jim” Higginbotham, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed on Friday, September 27, 2013 in Pass Christian, MS. He was born November 3, 1917 in Youngsville, LA as the 8th child of 13 children of James and Marie Higginbotham. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Nelson, Charles, Martin, Belin (Bill); his sisters, Laura, Mae,...
Keith Gordon Tootle
Sep 25, 2013
Keith Gordon Tootle, Sr., age 56, of D’Iberville, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Keith was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was of Catholic faith. He is preceded in death by his father, Roland C. Tootle, Sr.; son, Levi Tootle; and brother, Roland C. Tootle, Jr. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Evelyn Lee Tootle of...
Sam Robert Dujmov
Sep 24, 2013
Sam Robert Dujmov, 85, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013. He was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. Mr. Dujmov was a United States Navy and United States Marine Corps Veteran. He was a former Biloxi Police Motorcycle Officer. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Sem and Anicia Dujmov; sisters, Antonia and Margaret Skremetta and brother, Nick Skremetta....
Kathleen Yates Dever
Sep 24, 2013
Mrs. Kathleen Yates Dever, age 94, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Kathleen was born in Tyldesley, Lancashire, England, on November 6, 1918. She was a resident of Ocean Springs and formerly of Jericho, L.I., New York. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roger and Ellen Murphy Yates, husband, Daniel J. Dever and...
Ricky Malachi Stewart
Sep 23, 2013
Ricky Malachi Stewart, 25, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at the Vancleave Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home in Vancleave, MS. Ricky was born on February 16, 1988 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Hollis and Brenda Stewart. The family moved to Sandpoint...
Lamar D. Estis
Sep 23, 2013
Mr. Lamar D. Estis, Sr., age 67, of Gautier, MS, died Monday, September 23, 2013 at home surrounded by family and friends after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Estis was a longtime resident of the coast. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding after 30 years of dedicated service. He proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Green...
James A. Sauer
Sep 23, 2013
James Sauer age 72, passed away at home on Monday, September 23 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill & Maxine Sauer and many friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda Sauer; daughter, Laura Lee Korp; son, Thomas Raymond Look; his grandchildren Kira Korp and John Korp; and his brothers, Billy and Johnny Sauer. James served...
Allie Maurine "Beckie" Turner Mullen Richards
Sep 23, 2013
Mrs. Allie Maurine (Beckie) Turner Mullen Richards, age 106, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013, at Settlers' Cove in Biloxi. She was born on September 7, 1907, at Coila, Mississippi, and had lived in Chicago and Tchula, MS before moving to Ocean Springs in 1980. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs and the Lexington...
Ronald Ray "Whit" Bogard
Sep 22, 2013
Infant Ronald Ray "Whit" Bogard III, passed away in the arms of his parents, on Sunday, September 22, 2013, in Gulfport, MS. Whit's short time on this earth was blessed with family and friends who adored him. All will hold a special place in their hearts for our beautiful baby boy. Survivors include mommy and daddy, Beau and Katie Baricev...
Mary Ann Heaton
Sep 19, 2013
Mary Ann Heaton, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013. Mary was a native of Oklahoma and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1960. She was of Catholic Faith and was a proud member of A.A. Mary was employed at Walmart in D’Iberville as a cashier and a greeter for over ten years. Mary...
Robert Allen Lacy, USAF Ret.
Sep 18, 2013
MSgt. Robert Allen Lacy, USAF Ret., 46, of Ocean Springs, MS went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, after fighting a yearlong courageous battle with brain cancer. He will be greatly missed. Robert served twenty-two years in the U.S.A.F. as an Avionics Technician. After retiring from the U.S.A.F., Robert worked for Hunnington Ingalls. He...
Glenn D Stewart
Sep 18, 2013
Glenn D. Stewart, 83, of Gulfport died Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He previously served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL and was retired from Plumbers Local Union # 357, Benton Harbor, MI. He enjoyed woodworking...
Terry Weihing
Sep 17, 2013
Terry Weihing, 69, of Gulfport died Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in Pensacola, FL. and was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of 1961. He was a 1965 graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in Business Administration and also a ROTC graduate entering the U.S. Air Force in 1966 as a 2nd Lt....
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