Obituaries

Marilyn Elizabeth "Tee" Brumfield

Marilyn Elizabeth "Tee" Brumfield

Dec 8, 2016

Marilyn Elizabeth "Tee" Brumfield, 73, of Long Beach, died on Thursday, December 8, 2016 (the Feast of the Immaculate Conception), and was ushered from Gulfport by angels into the company of Jesus. Her love remains with Centreville, Mississippi, where she was born, and Gloster, Mississippi, where she was raised; Bay St. Louis and Waveland, Mississippi, and Rohnert Park, California, where...

Kenneth "Ken" Reiling

Kenneth "Ken" Reiling

Dec 7, 2016

Kenneth “Ken” Reiling, age 81, a long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS, died Wednesday, December 7, 2016, after complications from a stroke. Mr. Reiling is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia “Pat” (Beebe) Reiling and five children: Steven Reiling and his wife, Elizabeth, Teresa (Reiling) Bieda, Barb (Reiling) Montilla and her husband, Ron, Lynda (Reiling) Dahl and...

Charles Clayton Beaugez

Charles Clayton Beaugez

Dec 6, 2016

Charles Clayton Beaugez 1932 – 2016 Charles C. Beaugez, 84, of Ocean Springs passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia. He is survived by his brother, Herbert P. Beaugez, Jr.; his children, Gary (Donna), Greg (Debra Lynn), Michael H. (Kathye), Mark, Karen, Diane, and Danny (Melinda); and by...

Roger L Hudson

Roger L Hudson

Dec 5, 2016

CW02 Roger L. Hudson, Sr. (U.S. Navy, Retired), 77 of Gulfport died Monday, December 5, 2016. Visitation will be Sunday evening, December 11, from 6 until 8:00 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at noon, Monday, December 12, 2016 at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Long Beach, MS where friends may visit...

Billy Gene Long

Billy Gene Long

Dec 5, 2016

Billy was born September 18, 1930 in Tulsa. He was a proud Native American of the Muscogee Creek Nation. He grew up in Sapulpa, Oklahoma where he was an all-around athlete and a Golden Gloves champion. He attended Miami Junior College, married his high school sweetheart and joined the Air Force in 1951. He was stationed throughout the United States,...

Juanita  Rawls Morgan

Juanita Rawls Morgan

Dec 4, 2016

Juanita Rawls Morgan passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at Azalea Gardens Nursing Home in Wiggins, MS. Juanita was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member of Big ridge Baptist Church in D’Iberville, MS for many years. She loved to sing, play the piano, play guitar, sew, garden and cook. She made the best coconut...

William E  Birchfield

William E Birchfield

Dec 4, 2016

William E. Birchfield 73, died Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Marion Severson

Alice Marion Severson

Dec 4, 2016

Alice Marion Eggers “Ame” Severson, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Alice was born in Dallas, Texas on September 4, 1941. She has been a resident of Ocean Springs for over 25 years. Alice retired as a manager at the US West Telephone Company in Phoenix, Arizona. Alice was also a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church...

Shirley Ermine

Shirley Ermine

Dec 4, 2016

Shirley Ermine, 93, of Long Beach, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016. Shirley was born November 8, 1923 in Wadena, MN. In 1937 she moved to Elkhart, IN where she graduated from Concord High School. She enlisted in the WAC’s in March 1945 and met and married James Ermine in El Paso, TX. They had 2 children. The Army and...

John "Johnny" Earl  Cochran

John "Johnny" Earl Cochran

Dec 3, 2016

Mr. John “Johnny” Earl Cochran, age 58, of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, December 3, 2016. Mr. Cochran was born April 29, 1957 in Mobile, Alabama and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. As a child he loved to ride horses and build cars. He was an active member of two churches. He worked for Harrison County Road...

Mary Louise Davis  Pisarich

Mary Louise Davis Pisarich

Nov 30, 2016

Mary Louise Davis Pisarich, 94, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Biloxi. Mrs. Pisarich was a native of Benton, IL and a resident of Biloxi since 1949. She attended Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mrs. Pisarich was a registered nurse at Howard Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Hospital. She was a member of the Gulf Coast...

Clara Emma Hardee

Clara Emma Hardee

Nov 30, 2016

Clara Emma Hardee, 95, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Biloxi. Mrs. Hardee was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clara and Alphonse Mathieu; her brothers, Gordon, Howard and Hurley Mathieu; her husband, Houston Hardee; her children, Joan Fourtunia and Joseph Hardee; and her great-grandson, Kaleb Miller....

James Joseph Tolson

James Joseph Tolson

Nov 29, 2016

James Joseph Tolson, age 88 of Long Beach died Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born in Clinton, Iowa, was a former resident of Gulfport for ten years and a resident of Fort Myers, FL for twenty years and recently a resident of Long Beach. He was a member of Resurrection Catholic Church in Ft. Myers. He was a retired...

Irene Ina Verrett

Irene Ina Verrett

Nov 29, 2016

Irene Ina Verrett died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from complications of Pick’s Disease, a form of dementia. She was 85 years old. Irene was born on December 5, 1930 in New London, Connecticut to her parents, Katherine and William Sefcik, who emigrated from Poland. Irene grew up in New London near the Coast Guard Academy...

Gary Francis Gollott

Gary Francis Gollott

Nov 28, 2016

Mr. Gary F. Gollott, Sr., died Monday, November 28, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84. Born November 12, 1932 to the late Houston and Ida Gollott, Gary was raised in Biloxi, Mississippi, where he attended Notre Dame Catholic High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He married the late...

Steve  Michael  Dujmov

Steve Michael Dujmov

Nov 27, 2016

Mr. Steve Michael Dujmov, age 83, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Steve was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He served in the Merchant Marine and retired from Patterson’s Plumbing. He was a well-known lifelong member of Pro Gym and Planet Fitness Gym. He was also a well-known musician where he was a member of...

Helen  Delores  Stillman

Helen Delores Stillman

Nov 27, 2016

Mrs. Helen Delores Stillman, age 76, of Saucier, Mississippi passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Mrs. Stillman was born in Pennsylvania and was a longtime resident of California and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She retired as an Executive Secretary in the Aerospace Industry. She loved to travel, make jewelry and visit with family and friends. Her smile will be...

George Ben Phelps

George Ben Phelps

Nov 27, 2016

George Ben Phelps, 82, of Gulfport died Sunday, November 27, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a CPO after over 20 years of service. He was Baptist. Mr. Phelps was a life member of the following organizations: American Legion Post # 119, Gulfport, VFW Post 4526, Gulfport, MOC PT 2,...

David  Daryle "Smitty" Smith

David Daryle "Smitty" Smith

Nov 27, 2016

David Daryle “Smitty” Smith, age 66, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. David was born on September 12, 1950 in Beardstown, IL. He was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and a Chief Engineer for Broadwater Beach Hotel. He is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Arlene Smith; and sister, Carol Montgomery. Survivors include...

Jean  Campbell Brown

Jean Campbell Brown

Nov 26, 2016

Jean Campbell Brown, 91, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Brown was a longtime resident of the coast. She was a retired teacher with Jackson County and Harrison County School Districts. Mrs. Brown was a member of Cedar Lake UMC in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Brown; her...