Obituaries
Dianne Shelton
Nov 8, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Diane O. Lenhart Shelton, a devoted wife, mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and faithful friend, who left us on November 8, 2024, at the age of 74. She is survived by her daughters, Cheri (Don) Cole, Norma (Ryan) McLain; sister, Donna Lenheart; and brother, Doug Lenheart; three grandchildren, Haleigh...
Louis "Lou" Michael Soldo, Jr.
Nov 8, 2024
Louis Michael Soldo, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born March 8, 1955 in Biloxi, MS to Louis Michael Soldo Sr and Anne Eve Soldo.
In 1983, he started at the Biloxi Police Department as a patrolman. He became an Investigator in 1986 and a Sergeant in 1997. In 2008, he moved even farther up...
Charlotte Maxine Plunkett McCool
Nov 8, 2024
Charlotte Maxine Plunkett McCool, age 82, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Charlotte was born on June 8, 1942, in Little Yazoo, MS to Richard Leroy Hollingsworth Plunkett Sr. and Evelyn Amelia “Lucy” Kirk Plunkett. Charlotte married James “Jim” Ellis McCool on August 9, 1963; they were married 61 years.
She is preceded...
William August Herrlich, III
Nov 8, 2024
William “Bill” August Herrlich, III, 79 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Bill was born on May 13, 1945 in Dayton, OH to Jeanette Zech and William Herrlich, Jr. He attended Belmont High School and then Defiance College. Bill then joined the US Air Force which brought him to the coast. He served until...
"Miss Sheila" Atkins
Nov 7, 2024
"Miss Sheila" Atkins, age 76, of D'Iberville passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, after battling illness for 8 months.
Miss Sheila was co-owner of Golden Gate Skateland for 50 years, a graduate of Gulfport High School, and a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. She loved Mardi Gras, movies, travel, music, concerts, dancing, and of course, roller skating. She...
Niki Lagoudakis Arnold
Nov 7, 2024
Niki Arnold, 83 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on November 7, 2024 in Biloxi, MS.
She was born on January 25, 1941 in Crete, Greece to Iphigenia and George Lagoudakis. She enjoyed nurturing plants, shopping, volunteering for community service, cooking, baking, and had a special love for children.
Niki was preceded in death by her parents, George and Iphigenia Lagoudakis; and...
Jeanne C. Luckey
Nov 7, 2024
Jeanne Carter Luckey died on Thursday, November 7, completing a life of unyielding hope, strength, and generosity. Born in Louisville, Mississippi, Jeanne put down roots on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she built her life around community and service with her husband of 40 years, Alwyn Luckey. Jeanne attended Biloxi public schools and went on to the University of Mississippi,...
James Jackson Odom, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
James “Jim “Jimmy” Jackson Odom, Jr., age 69 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
He was born on July 27, 1955 in Orlando, FL to James and Virginia Odom. He was employed as a designer and draftsman at Ingalls for forty-one years. He enjoyed spending time with family, sunbathing, listening to music, and watching game shows.
James...
Christy Ann Belk
Nov 6, 2024
Christy Ann Belk, age 54, of Biloxi, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Christy was born in Florissant, Missouri. She is the daughter of Norbert and Carol Rudroff and the sister of Dayna Pierce and Jim Rudroff. She attended Incarnate Word Academy in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from St. Louis University with a bachelors degree in...
Charles Michael "Mike" Havard
Nov 6, 2024
Charles Michael “Mike” Havard, 69, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home in Biloxi.
Mike was born in in Biloxi, MS on January 26, 1955 to Charles and Doris Havard. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and worked at Treasure Bay Casino for many years, where he was recognized as Manager of the Quarter. Mike...
Patricia Ann Hicks
Nov 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Hicks, age 78, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Ms. Hicks was born in Pascagoula, MS and was a retired school teacher. She was of the methodist faith.
Survivors include her sister, Mary Frances Bell of Durham, NC.
A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve...
Margaret Ann King
Nov 5, 2024
Margaret Ann King, 89 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on November 5, 2024.
She was born on August 27, 1935 to Charlie and Annie Lee Mayes. She wed her husband, Theodore E. King on November 7, 1990. She was a creator of various things with a sewing machine from boots, shoes, bikinis, mardi gras costumes, and wedding dresses; she could...
Mary Frances Ewald
Nov 5, 2024
Mary Frances (Meyer) Ewald, 96, a resident of Gulfport, MS for more than 50 years passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Ocean Springs, MS.
Mary Frances, “Fran”, and her husband were stationed with the Air Force in many different states in the 1960’s and 1970’s, finally retiring on Hand Drive in Gulfport. Fran retired from Gayfers as a sales associate...
Aporn Hongkum Carlton
Nov 5, 2024
Aporn Carlton, 75, of Gulfport, passed away at home on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, after a nine month battle with stage four pancreatic cancer. She was the second of 10 children of Gou and Sorn Hongkum, of Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.Aporn worked in gaming on the Mississippi Gulf Coast from 1992 to 2024. Her last employer was Hard Rock Casino-Biloxi, where...
William Charles Shaw
Nov 4, 2024
William “Bill” Shaw passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones.
If Bill were here, we wouldn’t have to tell you any of this because he would have already told you.
William's (Bill) life began in Des Moines, Iowa on October 20, 1942. Bill was a beloved sibling in a close-knit Catholic family of nine children.
He fell...
Kathleen Carolyn Summerhays
Nov 4, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen Carolyn Summerhays, 72, of Saucier, Mississippi, a beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, who left us peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024.
Kathleen was born in California on September 27, 1952. She was a remarkable woman whose love and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved classic...
William Duff Darnell
Nov 4, 2024
William Duff Darnell, 51 of Ocean Springs passed away at his residence Monday, November 4, 2024.
Duff was born on September 30, 1973, in Cleveland, MS and was a devoted son, husband, father, brother, and friend. Known for his unwavering dedication to his country, Duff left a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Duff was a graduate...
Lionel "Rocky" E. Sentell, Jr.
Nov 4, 2024
“Rocky” Lionel E. Sentell, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024, at the age of 69. He was a lifelong resident of both Biloxi and Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he was known for his larger-than-life presence, his fierce loyalty, and his unshakable integrity. Born on July 4, 1955, at Biloxi Hospital...
Raymond H. Gustafson
Nov 3, 2024
Raymond H. Gustafson, age 78, died November 3, 2024, with family at his side.
Ray was born in Racine, WI, on December 13, 1945. He later moved to Chicago and then California to study Business and Mortuary Science. Ray became a resident of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast for over 20 years. He returned home to Wisconsin in 2015 to...
Michael Allen Collins
Nov 3, 2024
Michael Allen Collins, age 40, of Gautier passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Michael Collins.
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