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Nov 13, 2024

Nora Kathleen Miller, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Nora was born on November 1, 1942 in Savannah, Georgia to Clyde Black and Mary Hodges. She attended Gulf Coast Community College. She was a manager of Soup Kitchen in Biloxi, manager of elementary school cafeterias, and a realtor. Nora was an avid sports fan...

Nov 13, 2024

Roy Rogers “Buddy” Weir, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport.

Buddy was born on February 8, 1947 to Jimmy and Teenie Weir of Gulfport. Buddy played football and was a Sigma Chi at Mississippi State University, where he graduated in 1969. Afterwards, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he...

Nov 13, 2024

John Charles “Charlie” Parker, Sr., 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024. John was born June 29, 1943 in Laurel, MS to John D. and Helen Parker. 

Charlie was a native of Laurel-Jones County and was a lifelong resident of St. Martin. He retired as a ship fitter from the shipyard and he was of the Pentecostal Faith.

He...

Nov 12, 2024

 Tom McKenney, born in Lexington, KY in 1930, was a graduate of the University of Kentucky (B.S. in Agriculture) and of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (M. Sc in Zoology and Botany). He served in the US Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Lt. Col., serving in both Korea and Vietnam. Col. McKenney taught at the USMC amphibious...

Nov 11, 2024

Harriet Nix Lamburth, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on November 11, 2024, at the age of 91. 

Harriet was born in Cairo, Illinois on April 3, 1933, to Ruby and Harry Nix, the second child of four. Harriet’s mother passed away shortly after giving birth to her fourth child. After losing her mother, Harriet and her siblings were split up...

Nov 11, 2024

Christopher Lee Cantu, age 59, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

Chris was born on September 17, 1965 in Victoria, Texas to Pete and Josie Cantu. He graduated from A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas and joined the U.S. Navy soon afterwards. He proudly served for 24...

Nov 11, 2024

Betty Jean Hughes, age 86, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Betty Jean was born in Biloxi, MS, on April 23, 1938. She was the seventh child born to Jerko (Jerry) Covich, Sr. and Lucy Kovach Covich. Betty Jean was very proud of the fact that she shared her birthdate with William Shakespeare. That coincidence proved prescient by being...

Nov 8, 2024

Debra Ann Wiley, age 72, of Vancleave, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. 

Mrs. Wiley was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, originally from Cleveland Ohio. She was a graduate of Pascagoula high school. She was a published author, successful at everything her hands touched to include sewing, rug hooking, and quilting among many other hobbies she enjoyed....

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 Lenhart; and brother, Doug Lenhart; three grandchildren, Haleigh...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 7, 2024

Kim Edward Crawford, age 69, of Gulfport passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

Mr. Crawford was born in Cuba, NY and previously served in the U.S. Army.

A graveside service, with military honors by the U.S. Army, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...