Obituaries

Judith  Beavers Harper

Judith Beavers Harper

Nov 20, 2015

Judith Beavers Harper, passed away peacefully in Mandeville, Louisiana, November 20, 2015 at the age of 71. A Native of Gulfport, MS, displaced by Katrina, Judith lived in Mandeville the last five years. She graduated from Gulfport High in 1962 and earned a BFA from Memphis State University in 1967. A Gentle woman of fine intellect, she earned an MBA...

Mary "Ludie" Louise Hughes Wortman

Mary "Ludie" Louise Hughes Wortman

Nov 19, 2015

Mary Louise Hughes was born on March 3, 1928 in Picayune, MS, but spent most of her early life in Biloxi, MS, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1945. Shortly after graduation, she became a court reporter at Keesler Air Force Base, where she met her first husband, Red Hallock. They soon moved to Weisbaden, Germany, which allowed her to...

Herbert E. Webb

Herbert E. Webb

Nov 19, 2015

Herbert E. Webb, age 86, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, in Wiggins. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy and U. S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He was formerly employed as an electrical lineman in the construction field and enjoyed fishing and caring for his home and boat. He was a member of the First...

Sylvia Foreman Smith

Sylvia Foreman Smith

Nov 18, 2015

Sylvia Foreman Smith, age 77, was called by her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2015. Sylvia was a devoted wife to her husband, LV Smith and a perfect mother to her six children, Janice Davis and husband Daryl, Donna Howell and husband Keith, Laurie Denton, Matt Smith and wife Rindy, Mark Smith and wife Kristy and Jeffrey Smith. Her...

Norma Mae Morris Sincavage

Norma Mae Morris Sincavage

Nov 18, 2015

Norma Mae Morris Sincavage, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Norma was a longtime resident of Loves Park, IL until moving to Mississippi in 1997. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. Norma loved her family and considered any and all children her grandkids. Once you were...

Katie Louise Thompson

Katie Louise Thompson

Nov 18, 2015

Katie Louise Thompson passed from this world peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 7:05 A.M. During her lifetime she was a loving mother and a successful businesswoman. Survivors include her son, Sip Daniels of Gulfport; six sisters, Juanita Morgan of Wiggins, Norma Magee of Tucson, AZ, Virginia Collars of Wiggins, Rachel O’Neal Cooley of Wiggins, Patsy Pannell of Gulfport,...

Loring John Smith, Sr.

Loring John Smith, Sr.

Nov 18, 2015

Loring John Smith, Sr., 85, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Brother Loring served in the U.S. Air Force for 27 years, retiring in 1974 as a SMSgt. After retirement from the military, he taught History in the Ocean Springs School System for 7 years. He later taught office skills at...

James  D. Friend

James D. Friend

Nov 17, 2015

James D. Friend, age 70, of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015. James was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 29 years and was stationed at Keesler Air Force Base when he retired. He was a loving husband and father who devoted his life to his family. James is survived by his loving wife...

Rebecca "Becky"  McMillan King

Rebecca "Becky" McMillan King

Nov 16, 2015

Rebecca “Becky” McMillan King, 54, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 in Pascagoula. Becky was a native and longtime resident of Vancleave and a member of the Community of Christ Church. She was also a member of the National Barrel Horse Association and former co-owner of B&K Towing and Recovery. She is preceded in death by...

Phuong Tri Nguyen

Phuong Tri Nguyen

Nov 16, 2015

Phuong Tri Nguyen, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, November 16, 2015 in Gulfport. Visitation will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2015 and Friday, November 20, 2015 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial...

Pearline Lizana

Pearline Lizana

Nov 16, 2015

Pearline Lizana, 87, would like to let everyone know that her work on earth is done. On November 16, 2015 she received a call from God, a sort of offer she could not refuse, for an appointment from which she will not be returning. This offer comes with a huge sign-on-bonus, a reunion with her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Lizana,...

James Allan Jenner

James Allan Jenner

Nov 16, 2015

Jim Jenner, age 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed from this life November 16, 2015 after a short illness. He died as he lived. Smiling, in good humor, and concerned only with the welfare and comfort of others. Born in Ancon, Panama Canal Zone, April 4, 1949, Jim graduated from Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone in 1967....

John Edward Crowell

John Edward Crowell

Nov 15, 2015

Mr. John Edward Crowell, age 88, passed away quietly on the evening of Sunday, November 15, 2015. Mr. Crowell, known by most of his family and friends as simply ‘Crowell’, lived in Ocean Springs, MS for over 35 years. He retired from Shell Oil Company in 1986. He was a lifelong Catholic and attended St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. He...

George "Flitter" Anthony Roberts

George "Flitter" Anthony Roberts

Nov 15, 2015

Mr. George "Flitter" Anthony Roberts, age 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away surrounded by his loved ones at Ocean Springs Hospital on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Flitter, as he was affectionately known, was born on May 20, 1935 in Biloxi, MS. He grew up on Back Bay, relocated to "the Point" on Pine Street and then settled in Vancleave where...

Doris K. Applewhite

Doris K. Applewhite

Nov 15, 2015

Doris K. Applewhite, age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Marie Kersh, her loving husband of fifty-four years, Ernest Applewhite, Sr., her son, Guy Applewhite, and her grandson, Brian Applewhite. She is survived by her beloved sister, Betty Jean Esposito, her children, Ernest Applewhite, Jr. (Susan),...

James M. "Jay" Calcote,

James M. "Jay" Calcote,

Nov 14, 2015

James M. “Jay” Calcote, Jr. age 48, of Gulfport died Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Jackson. He was born in Gulfport where he was a resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School class of ’85 where he played football and was also a graduate of USM. He was a CPA and previously worked...

Lorene  "Mac" Seymour

Lorene "Mac" Seymour

Nov 14, 2015

Lorene “Mac” Seymour, 92, of Biloxi, ended her earthly journey on November 14, 2015. She died peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Mac was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi, on March 4, 1923. Mac was the youngest of seven of the McAdory family. She was cherished by many nieces and nephews. After finishing Business College, Mac moved to Biloxi and...

Alverta Isabelle Diaz Santa Cruz

Alverta Isabelle Diaz Santa Cruz

Nov 14, 2015

Alverta Diaz Santa Cruz, 96, died Saturday, November 14, 2015. She was a native of D’Iberville, MS and a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville, MS. She attended and graduated from St. Theresa Catholic School (8th grade), “sister school” as she called it. She graduated from D’Iberville High School....

Eli Carson Hayes-McCloskey

Eli Carson Hayes-McCloskey

Nov 14, 2015

Eli Carson Hayes-McCloskey passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on November 14, 2015. Eli was born in Biloxi, MS on November 13, 2015, the son of Lynda Hayes of Ocean Springs, MS and Timothy McCloskey of Gautier, MS. He was 1 lb, 15 oz and 14 inches with his father’s nose and his mother’s feet. He is also...

Peter J. "Peter Boy" Martino

Peter J. "Peter Boy" Martino

Nov 13, 2015

Peter J. “Peter Boy” Martino, age 65, of Biloxi passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015. Peter graduated from Notre Dame High School and was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Church. Peter was the eldest son of the late PJ and Dot Martino. He is survived by his siblings, Ginny Kirkland, Ann (J.R.) Hollis, Susie (Ronnie) Seymour, Dotty Martino-West, Mary Jo...