Obituaries

Bernard D. Basque, Sr.

Bernard D. Basque, Sr.

May 10, 2015

Bernard D. Basque, Sr., 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Basque was born in Jackson County, MS and he was a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Mr. Basque retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base after 27 years of service....

Douglas "Doug" Paul Wolverton

Douglas "Doug" Paul Wolverton

May 10, 2015

Douglas “Doug” Paul Wolverton, 61, of Saucier, passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his son, Matthew Wolverton. Doug is survived by his wife Susan of 43 years; daughters Stacy Wolverton, and Annie Hughes; son Paul Wolverton; parents Donald and Marcella Wolverton; three sisters, Cindy Norris, Gayla Passmore, and Linda Williams; nine...

Christopher A. Traver

Christopher A. Traver

May 10, 2015

Christopher A. Traver, 33, of Gulfport died Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements

Oscar Russell

Oscar Russell

May 9, 2015

Oscar Leroy Russell, age 91, and a resident of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the V.A. Hospice in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Russell was the third of three sons born to John and Vadie Russell of Lucien, MS. Oscar was born in Lucien on November 28, 1923 where he attended elementary school. After attending high school in...

Eddie DeWayne Covey

Eddie DeWayne Covey

May 9, 2015

Eddie DeWayne Covey, 53, of Vancleave MS, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Wiggins, MS. He was born September 16, 1961 in Paul's Valley, OK. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Ann Moe of Vancleave, MS; Paternal grandparents, Ruble and Myrtle Moe of Vancleave, MS; Maternal grandparents, JD and Gertie West of Paul's Valley, OK. He...

Chance  Brocklyn Graves

Chance Brocklyn Graves

May 9, 2015

Chance Brocklyn Graves, 35, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 9, 2015. He is survived by his loving, caring parents, Rio and Miriam Graves, who were also his best friends, his sister and brother in law, Amity and Josh Gipson and his niece Breanna Gipson who was the apple of his eye, his Papaw Basil Blackwell,...

Larry Cruz

Larry Cruz

May 9, 2015

Mr. Larry Cruz, age 62, of D’Iberville, died Saturday, May 9, 2015. Larry was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for 24 years and worked in the gaming industry for 37 years. He was an avid baseball player, softball player and golfer. He was a huge fan of music. He was in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had a...

Leslie Elizabeth Monier Budz

Leslie Elizabeth Monier Budz

May 8, 2015

Leslie Elizabeth Monier Budz, 54, died after a brief struggle with cancer on Friday, May 08, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. She was born on February 3, 1961 in San Diego, CA to Philip and Norma Monier. In 1990, she married George Budz and together they raised their sons, George and Paul. Elizabeth worked as a nurse for her entire adult...

Vadis Perkins

Vadis Perkins

May 7, 2015

“I believe there are angels among us, Sent down to us, from somewhere up above. They come to you and me, in our darkest hours, To show us how to live, to teach us how to give, To guide us with the light of love.” The group Alabama recorded the song from which those lyrics come in 1993 and it...

Joseph A. Kamont

Joseph A. Kamont

May 7, 2015

Mr. Joseph A. Kamont, age 69, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Gulfport. Mr. Kamont was born in New Jersey and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran with 20 years of service and was also retired from civil service at Keesler Air Force Base. Mr. Kamont was preceded...

Frosene Antonakos Pippin

Frosene Antonakos Pippin

May 6, 2015

Frosene Antonakos Pippin, 85, of Summerville, SC, widow of Jack W. Pippin, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at her residence. Frosene was born on March 21, 1930 in Gulport, MS, daughter of the late Peter G. Antonakos and Aline (Escobedo) Antonakos. She was an active member of the VFW in Tuscaloosa, AL for 30 years, a member of...

Martha Sue Wenger Husley

Martha Sue Wenger Husley

May 4, 2015

Martha Sue Wenger Husley born March 20, 1941 passed away peacefully at her home with family by her side on May 4, 2015 at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Orin W. Husley, Jr., her parents Paul B. and Bessie Wenger, brothers Charles Peyton and Paul Byron Wenger, Jr., her sisters...

Esther "Sweets" Theriot Enochs

Esther "Sweets" Theriot Enochs

May 4, 2015

Esther “Sweets” Theriot Enochs, 86, she pressed the up button on Monday evening May 4, 2015. She was a member of Fleur de Lis Society, La Petite Club, The Golden Age Club and was of the Catholic faith. Esther was the owner and property manager for an apartment complex in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Shirleen "Mickey" Saucier

Shirleen "Mickey" Saucier

May 3, 2015

Mrs. Shirleen “ Mickey” Saucier, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Sunday, May 3rd surrounded by her loving family. Shirleen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was a strong-willed, dedicated woman who lived her life to the fullest Shirleen is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Shirley and Geneva...

Loyd Ray Reinhart

Loyd Ray Reinhart

May 3, 2015

Senior Master Sergeant Loyd Ray Reinhart, U.S.A.F. Retired, age 78, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. Loyd was born in El Campo, Texas and was the first of three children born to Oscar and Alma Reinhart. Loyd married Ethelyn "Lyn" Cameron Stuart Reinhart on July 31, 1959 in Las Vegas, Nevada and together they began their adventure. During that time...

Wayne M.  Haskins

Wayne M. Haskins

May 2, 2015

Wayne M. Haskins, 71, passed on Sunday, May 2, 2015. Born in San Jose, California, Wayne has been a resident of D’Iberville since 1979. He was a US Air Force Veteran who served during Vietnam. Wayne retired from the Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base in 1980. He also worked in maintenance at the base with the NAF and...

Isaac Robe Burke

Isaac Robe Burke

May 1, 2015

Mr. Isaac Robe Burke, Jr., age 82, of Biloxi, died Friday, May 1, 2015. Mr. Burke retired after 23 years from the United State Air Force. He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Theresa Burke; parents, Isaac Robe Burke, Sr. and Tillie Mae Burke; and infant daughter, Brenda Marie Burke. Survivors include his daughters, Lee Ann (Eddie) Seawell...

Everett Oscar Freeman

Everett Oscar Freeman

May 1, 2015

Everett O. Freeman, age 91 of Gulfport, MS passed away at his home peacefully on May 1, 2015. He was born on December 26, 1923 in Kannapolis, NC to Oscar and Rose Freeman. At the age of 17, he joined the Army-Air Corp and served his country for four years during WWII. At the end of the war he married...

Mildred  Lorine Lowe Duncan

Mildred Lorine Lowe Duncan

Apr 30, 2015

Mrs. Mildred Lorine Lowe Duncan, age 95, of Biloxi and Ocean Springs passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Gautier, MS. Mrs. Duncan was born January 27, 1920 in Laurel, MS. She was the daughter of Abasie (Base) Lowe and Maggie Lorena Lofton. She was united in marriage to Edwin Earl Duncan of Green Castle, Indiana in 1941 in Laurel,...

Jerry Wayne Jarrell, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Jarrell, Sr.

Apr 30, 2015

Jerry W. Jarrell, Sr., 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Jarrell was born in Collins, MS and was a resident of Biloxi for over 50 years. He was employed with International Paper Company for 35 years. He also drove a school bus for 8 years. Mr. Jarrell enjoyed sitting on his...