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R.D. Westbrook
born on February 11, 1932
Died on August 9, 2005.
Visitation:
Service: August 16, 2005
cemetery: Biloxi National cemetery
R.D. Westbrook, 73, of Gulfport died Tuesday, August 9, 2005 in Gulfport. Mr. Westbrook was born
in Smithdale, MS. He was a member of Burton Memorial United Methodist Church in Gulfport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp who served in the Korean War and received two Purple Hearts. He was a generous person who never met anyone he didn't like.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Westbrook of Gulfport; a daughter, Debbie Porter of St. Louis, MO and a step-daughter, Michelle Stone of Alabama; a son, David Westbrook of MS; a sister, Agnes Diehl of Midwest City, OK; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The graveside service is Tuesday, Augtust 16, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at Biloxi National cemetery in Biloxi.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Allen S. Braumiller
born on February 1, 1934
Died on January 29, 2010.
Visitation: Monday, February 1, 2010
Service: Monday, February 1, 2010
cemetery: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens
Mr. Allen S. Braumiller, 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, January 29, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
On this day a light went out and the world will be a little darker and colder. That light was Allen Spooner Braumiller, born
on February 1, 1934, to Jennie and Jack Braumiller in Texarkana, TX. From the beginning of his life, Allen brought sunshine and smiles to everybody around him. His humor was legend and his integrity was endless and everyone was drawn to that. He was good at making everyone he met feel special, a true gift!
Allen moved to Gulfport with his parents at age one and grew up there. He was a graduate of Gulfport High and of Ole Miss. He attended the University of Illinois where he earned a masters degree in geology. He was an exploration geologist for Exxon for 12 years and then went to work for Helmerich & Payne, an independent oil company where he was vice president of exploration until his retirement. He then opened his own company, Braumiller & Braumiller, Inc., where he kept active until his death from complications of pneumonia.
Although you would never know it because of his humility, Allen garnered many honors in his lifetime, a few being named to Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in the World and a Certificate of Appreciation from the War College for participating in the National Security Seminar in 1989 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He was highly regarded in the oil industry and belonged to several societies. To his friends and family, he was a true scholar, an intellectual, a poet, a comic, a romantic, an entrepreneur and the consummate diplomat!
Allen married
Patsy McCoy in Oxford, Mississippi in 1955 and they had 54 years of a happy and fulfilling marriage. They had four children; Allen Braumiller, Jr., Dana Nance, Adrienne Braumiller and Colin Braumiller. His children considered him a wonderful role model and the kindest, most loving of fathers. Survivors include 10 grandchildren: Amber Wishart, Nick Braumiller, Suzanne Braumiller, Allen Braumiller III, Christy Braumiller, Tara Braumiller, Ean Sierra, Taylor Nance, Emily Nance and Ana La Rock. He had two great grandchildren: Lando Quan and Lily Quan. He is also survived by two special nieces whom he loved very much, Sue Braumiller and Leslie Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennie and Jack Braumiller and beloved grandparents, Allen and Hattie Spooner.
While this is a very sad occasion for us who loved Allen, he would not want us to mourn. He’s in his eternal life, and our loss is heaven’s gain.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 1, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church of Ocean Springs where friends may visit from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs is in charge of arrangements.
Paula Jean Nobles Beaugez
born on February 10, 1937
Died on February 4, 2010.
Visitation: Monday, February 8, 2010
Service: Monday, February 8, 2010
cemetery: Seymour cemetery
Ms. Paula Nobles Vanover Beaugez, 72, of St. Martin passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010 in Ocean Springs. born
in Taylorsville, MS, she was preceded in death by parents, Clemmie Watts Nobles and Truman M. Nobles and step-mother, Lavada Stringer Nobles; sister, Billie Nobles Gregg; husband, Carl W. Beaugez, Sr., grandchildren, Joanna Krohn and Autumn Taconi, and former husband, Curtis Vanover. After 35 years of dedicated service, "Mrs B" retired from the Biloxi Hospital System. She also retired from the Digestive Health Center/Gulf Coast Surgery Center in Ocean Springs.
Survivors include: sisters, Betty Nobles (Jerry) Meador of Lafayette, LA and Shirley Nobles (Jake) Richardson of Flowood, MS; daughter, Susan Vanover (Bobby-deceased) Newman; step-children, Carolyn Beaugez (Gene) Krohn, Nieda Beaugez (Myron) Cummings, Carl W. Beaugez, Jr., Carla Beaugez (August) Taconi, Frankie (Karla Vincent Bowman) Beaugez; very special grandchildren, Brooke Vanover, Haileigh Newman, Robbie Newman, Dusty Newman, Jennifer Krohn Densing, Erin Krohn Holmes, Alicia Reeder Lafayette, Carl William Lowrey, Deiadra Beaugez Verdin, Zachary Beaugez, Myron W. Cummings, Jr., Cecily Cummings Mucha, Brandon Beaugez and Aris Taconi; great-grandchildren, Madison Holmes, Houston Holmes, Trey Cummings, Kaden Newman, Collin Newman, Jayden Newman, Rivers Newman, Paul Verdin, Jr., Cambria Verdin, Eric Lafayette, Jr., Mia Lafayette, Elijah Lafayette, Kya Lafayette. "Mrs. B" also leaves behind many special friends including her special buddy, Juanita Balius and many much loved nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.
She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives she had touched.
Funeral services will be Monday, February 8, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time. Interment will follow in Seymour cemetery in Ocean Springs.
Patricia Mansour Abide
born on January 29, 1922
Died on January 30, 2010.
Service: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Patricia Mansour Abide, loving wife and devoted mother, passed away in Covington, LA on January 30, 2010, the day after her 88th birthday. Mrs. Abide was born
in Lake Village, AR on January 29, 1922 to Saleem and Zacia Mansour. She was the fifth of seven daughters. She graduated from Lakeside High School and attended Loyola in New Orleans.
Mrs. Abide is survived by Mitchell Abide, her husband of 51 years; two sons, Peter (Judy) Abide of Biloxi, and Mitch (Jane) Abide of Covington, LA; two daughters, Leah (Sandy) Whann of New Orleans, and Mary (Brian) Negus of Chattanooga, TN; and eleven grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 1220, Greenville, MS 38702.
A Memorial service and Catholic Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Greenville, MS on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception to follow. A private burial will be at St. Mary’s cemetery in Lake Village, AR under the direction of Bishop Funeral Home.
Lula Estella McElroy Compton
born on August 1, 1921
Died on February 8, 2010.
Visitation: Friday, February 12, 2010
Service: Friday, February 12, 2010
cemetery: Southern Memorial Park
Mrs. Lula Estelle "Biggy" McElroy Compton, 88, of Biloxi, MS, died Monday, February 8, 2010.
Mrs. Compton was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a longtime member of Cedar Lake Christian Assembly. She liked to paint, play the piano, work in her yard and attend Bible study. In additon to being a homemaker, she worked alongside her husband in the operation of Compton's Electric Company and the charter boat, "Happy Landing". Her devotion and love to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and her family was evident to all. She was inducted into the Biloxi Sport's Hall of Fame.
Mrs. Compton was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Compton, Sr.; parents, James R. and Irene McElroy; five sisters, Jessie Mae Cool, Velma Stanard, her twin, Esther "Bit" Magee, Nellie Van Court, and Lucille Roberts; brother, James R. McElroy, Jr.; and great granddaughter, Aubrey Alexandria Nixon. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Aflague of Biloxi, and Kit Smith of Dublin, GA; sons, John W. Compton, Jr. of Ocean Springs, Thomas R. Compton of Biloxi, Robert A. Compton of Vancleave, and Mark S. Compton of Ocean Springs; eleven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 12, 2010, at Cedar Lake Christian Assembly where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Park. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 675 Howard Avenue, in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to Cedar Lake Christian Assembly, 11555 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi, MS 39532, or the church of one's choice.
Micah Emile Dennison
born on February 12, 1975
Died on January 25, 2010.
Visitation: Thursday, January 28, 2010
Service: Thursday, January 28, 2010
cemetery: Crestlawn Memorial Park cemetery
Mr. Micah Emile Dennison, age 34, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Monday, January 25, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
Micah was a lifelong resident of the community and attended Ocean Springs High School. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Freddie Dennison.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Dennison, two daughters, Alexis Dennison and Micala Dennison, mother, Jeannine Dennison, three brothers, Rhett Dennison, Shaun Dennison and Don Taliancich, all of Ocean Springs, MS., his granny and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends.
Visitation will be on Thursday, January 28, 2010, from 11 AM - 12 Noon, with an 12 noon chapel service, all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Clara Cheever Ellis Buchanan
born on February 24, 1932
Died on January 27, 2010.
Visitation: Friday, January 29, 2010
Service: Saturday, January 30, 2010
cemetery: Vancleave #2
Mrs. Clara Cheever Ellis Buchanan, age 77, of Vancleave, MS., died on Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Buchanan was born
on February 24, 1932, in Vancleave, MS. She taught public school music in Ocean Springs for one year and was an elementary school teacher in Biloxi for 31 years. She was a member of the Vancleave United Methodist Church and was an accomplished pianist who loved people and will be remembered for her contagious laugh.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Granville Elson Buchanan, her father, Benjamin Edward Ellis, mother, Jimmie Manning Ellis and brother, Benjamin Edward Ellis, Jr.
Survivors include her daughter, Gina (Michael) McDaniel, grandson, Devin (Keri) McDaniel, granddaughter, Audrey (Jared) Locklear and one great-granddaughter, Addison Paige Lockler. She is also survived by her brother, Ivan (Linda) Ellis, two sisters, Bea (Jake) Flemming and Judy Majkowski, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Last but not least her beloved pet, Miss Kitty.
Visitation will be on Friday, January 29, 2010, from 5 PM - 7 PM, at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. On Saturday, January 30, 2010, there will be an 11 AM church service at Vancleave United Methodist Church, where she will lie in state from 10 AM - 11 AM. Burial will follow in Vancleave #2 cemetery, east of highway 57.
SFC Percy Edwards, U S Army Retired
born on February 6, 1957
Died on February 6, 2010.
Visitation: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Service: Tuesday, February 9, 2010
cemetery: Houston National cemetery
SFC Percy Edwards, U. S. Army Retired, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Saturday, February 6, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
Percy was born
in Centreville, MS and raised in Gloster. He joined the army after high school and served his country for 20 years. During his time in the army he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering. He was a Bronze Star recipient and he was also recognized with the Meritrious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, South West Asia Service Medal with 3 bronze service stars, Army Service Ribbon, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (with\num 3), and the Over Seas Ribbon. He has been employed with Northrop-Grumman for the past 6 years. He was a member of the Gulf Coast Universal Riders Motorcycle Club in Mobile. Percy loved the Lord, loved his family and loved his country. He was a man of integrity and a true gentleman.
Percy was preceded in death by his father, George Edwards, Sr., and mother-in-law, Fleida White-Norris.
He is survived by his wife, Karen Edwards; daughters, Brooklynn Morris and Joy Dowell; sons, Thomas (Domonique) Morris and Christopher Jackson; mother, Dorothy Lee Edwards; sisters, Dorothy Lee (Dennis) Edwards-Cox and Theresa (Akram) Edwards-Sawalha; brothers, George (Debra) Edwards, Jr., Joseph (Barbara) Edwards, Gordon Edwards and Kardel Edwards; and one grandchild, Tamia Morris. Percy also leaves behind a father-in-law, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends.
Visitation is Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 6 until 7 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home in Ocean Springs. Percy will have a home going celebration Friday, February 12, 2010, at 11 a.m. with a viewing from 10 until 11 a.m. at the First Metropolitan Church in Houston, Texas. Burial will follow at Houston National cemetery with military honors.
Martin T. Apken
born on February 13, 1923
Died on January 27, 2010.
cemetery: Biloxi National cemetery
Mr. Martin T. Apken, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS., died Wednesday, January 27, 2010, in Ocean Springs.
Mr. Martin was a resident of the community for seven years. He was involved with local military organizations, was a WWII Navy veteran and retired from Hughes Aircraft in Tucson, Arizona. He was a wonderful and loving husband, father and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Rita Apken, three sisters and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Maureen Apken, son, Martin Apken II, both of Ocean Springs, MS., daughter, Paula (Steve) Clemmins of VA., four stepchildren, two grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Apken will be interred in Biloxi National cemetery at a later date.
The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
