Obituaries

Phillip Owen Harvill

Phillip Owen Harvill

Mar 16, 2019

Phillip Owen “Pooh”, “Phil” Harvill Jr. It is with great sadness that the family of Phillip Owen Harvill Jr. announces his passing due to illness, on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the age of 57 years. Phil will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 20 years, Donna Lynn, daughter Dana Ladnier, his grandson Izaiah, and brothers Larry Harvill and...

Margaret Mitchalk Richards

Margaret Mitchalk Richards

Mar 15, 2019

Margaret Mitchalk Richards, age 101, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 in Gautier. She was a homemaker and stay at home mom. She enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Upton Richards; her two children, Joseph Donald Richards and Carole Louise Albright; and all of her siblings. Survivors include...

James L. "Bit" Heverling

James L. "Bit" Heverling

Mar 15, 2019

James Heverling, 82, of Long Beach died Friday, March 15, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born in Rock Island, IL and had been a resident of Long Beach about twenty years. He was Presbyterian, a former Mason and Shiner. He retired from the US Air Force as a SMSgt. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Heverling; a daughter, Lyric...

Beatrice Marion Singley

Beatrice Marion Singley

Mar 15, 2019

Beatrice Marion (St. Peter) Singley, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on March 15, 2019. She was born March 6, 1928 in Russell, MA. Bea was predeceased by her loving husband, Albert of 58 years. Bea is survived by her daughters, Lou Carsen of Ocean Springs, MS, and Linda Knierim (Neil) of Birmingham, AL; her son, Chris Singley of...

Leonell "Lyn" Bernheim

Leonell "Lyn" Bernheim

Mar 15, 2019

Leonell "Lyn" Arceneaux Bernheim passed away on March 15, 2019 at her residence in Gulfport. Lyn liked to tell that she was born during a storm over the Bay of St. Louis in the living quarters of her parents’ grocery store. She was born September 15, 1920 to E. J. and Violette (Menou) Arceneaux. Lyn graduated from St. Joseph Academy...

Mary Ann Papania Carmack

Mary Ann Papania Carmack

Mar 14, 2019

Mary Ann Papania Carmack, 65, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Gulfport. She was born in Gulfport and had been a resident for all of her life. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Dean Carmack; parents, Joseph Anthony Papania and Callie...

Harry Lee Williamson

Harry Lee Williamson

Mar 14, 2019

Harry Lee Williamson, age 86, of Gulfport died Thursday, March 14, 2019 in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Claudette Sears Beaugez

Claudette Sears Beaugez

Mar 13, 2019

Claudette Sears Beaugez, age 56, of Gulfport died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Gulfport. She was born in Leominster, MA and had been a resident of Gulfport for over forty years. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her father, George Sears. She is survived by her husband, Robert “Randy”...

Bobby Renfro

Bobby Renfro

Mar 13, 2019

Bobby Renfro, age 91, of Gulfport died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Gulfport. Burial will be in Camden, Arkansas. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Rene Edward Davidson, Sr.

Rene Edward Davidson, Sr.

Mar 13, 2019

Rene Edward Davidson, Sr., 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Davidson was born in New Orleans, LA on November 22, 1933. He graduated from Holy Cross Catholic School and Loyola University and served in the U.S. Marines. Mr. Davidson was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as President of...

Ronald  F. Hatch

Ronald F. Hatch

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Ronald Francis Hatch, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Mr. Hatch was born on November 12, 1941 in Revere, MA. He obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State University and a Master’s Degree from Troy University. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 ½ years and worked as a government...

Elmer Lewis Felsher

Elmer Lewis Felsher

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Elmer Lewis Felsher, age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. Elmer was born on September 2, 1939. Elmer grew up in the Woolmaket Community. He was a member of the last class to graduate from Woolmarket High School in 1957 and he was proud of that. Elmer was a member of Coalville...

Shirley Ann Reeves Sanders

Shirley Ann Reeves Sanders

Mar 12, 2019

I was born on Mother's Day May 9, 1936, to Lum and Katie Reeves in Moss Point, MS. I was the youngest child by ten years and spoiled by everyone. Thus, began my journey. Kindergarten came at Charlotte Hyatt Elementary. There I met Eunice Faye, Nita, Rena, Shirley G., Peggy, Ralph, Gary, and Terry. They became my "forever friends". In...

Tyler "Ty" Nathaniel Broski

Tyler "Ty" Nathaniel Broski

Mar 11, 2019

Mr. Tyler "Ty" Nathaniel Broski, age 16, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2019, in Ocean Springs. Ty was born on July 13, 2002, in Biloxi, MS. He was a junior and an honor student at Vancleave High School. He had completed his vocational welding I and II certifications. Ty enjoyed music, swimming, online gaming and being a youth mentor....

Cheryle Anita Boone

Cheryle Anita Boone

Mar 10, 2019

Cheryle Anita Boone, age 70, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Cheryle was a longtime resident of Picayune and lived in Ocean Springs for the past 10 years. She loved going antiquing and working in her flower garden. Cheryle especially enjoyed her Saturday antiquing trips in Ocean Springs that were always preceded by lunch at the New Orleans Café....

Manuel "Manny" Lorona

Manuel "Manny" Lorona

Mar 10, 2019

Manuel “Manny” Lorona, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 in Biloxi. Mr. Lorona was born July 7, 1927 in Yuma, AZ. He graduated from Yuma High School and the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science Degree. Mr. Lorona served in the U.S. Air Force from August 1946 through...

Melvin "Bay" Langlinais

Melvin "Bay" Langlinais

Mar 9, 2019

Melvin “Bay” Langlinais, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away at his residence in Ocean Springs on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Mr. Langlinais was born July 23, 1928 in Biloxi, MS. He was a life member and past President, Vice President and Chairman of the Board of the Fleur de Lis Society and founder of Bay Pest Control and Mel’s...

Michael Brace Schrantz

Michael Brace Schrantz

Mar 9, 2019

Michael Brace Schrantz, 76, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2019. Mike was born on May 7, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. After a childhood traveling the United States and Europe, he found his home in Gulfport, Mississippi. He attended University of Southern Mississippi. Mike was a senior claims representative with State Farm Insurance Company for...

Wallace Harrison Riley

Wallace Harrison Riley

Mar 9, 2019

Wallace Harrison Riley, age 85, of Gulfport died Saturday, march 9, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born in Indianapolis, IN and had been a resident of Gulfport for about six years. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport. He retired in 1981 as a MSgt in the US Air Force after 27 years of service. Following...

Darrell David "D.D." Cvitanovich

Darrell David "D.D." Cvitanovich

Mar 9, 2019

Darrell David “D.D.” Cvitanovich, Sr., Colonel – Mississippi Highway Patrol (Retired), born January 15, 1933 in Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 in D’Iberville. DD attended Dukate School, St. Stanislaus, Notre Dame Jr. High and graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1951 and immediately joined the United States Marine Corps. He spent one year in 1952 with...

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