Obituaries

Hannelore (Lora) Wood

Hannelore (Lora) Wood

Sep 30, 2021

Hannelore (Lora) Wood peacefully passed away at her home in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 30, 2021 at the age of 84. She is survived by her three daughters: Jacqueline Campbell of Battle Mountain, NV, Deborah Yates of Long Beach, MS, and Patricia Emery of Rusk, TX. Additionally, there are seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren who now miss their Nana....

Winona S. "Nony" Raether

Winona S. "Nony" Raether

Sep 30, 2021

Winona S. “Nony” Raether, 97 formerly of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Prairieville, LA. She had been a member of the Ocean Springs Hospital Auxiliary for more than twenty-five years. Nony was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. “Bob” Raether, Sr.; brother, Arthur J. Webber; and sisters, Mary Alice “Mae” Miller and...

Erma Rita Wilson

Erma Rita Wilson

Sep 30, 2021

Erma Rita Ladner Wilson, age 93, of Kiln, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Kiln. Erma was retired from AT&T (BellSouth) and was a telephone operator for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Francis P. Ladner and Clozenia Niolet Ladner; her husband, Richard M. “Johnny” Wilson; siblings Alecia Ladner Buley, Howard Ladner, Kerman...

Iva Joyce Randall Edwards

Iva Joyce Randall Edwards

Sep 29, 2021

Iva Joyce Randall Edwards, 87, went home to her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2021. Joyce was a woman of great strength and character rooted in her faith, a faith that she instilled in her family. Born February 18, 1934, in Gulfport, MS, she was the fourth child of Luther Segie and Iva Curry Randall. She graduated from Gulfport...

Brent Edward Hoda

Brent Edward Hoda

Sep 29, 2021

Brent Edward Hoda, age 45, of Fosters, AL, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Brent was born on August 23, 1976 in Gulfport, MS. He was a 1995 graduate of Gulfport High School. Brent took great pride in his work as a laundry tech at DCH Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, AL. When Brent wasn’t working, he...

Stephanie Hill Guest

Stephanie Hill Guest

Sep 29, 2021

Stephanie Hill Guest, age 36, of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Wednesday, September 29th, 2021. Stephanie was born in Dothan, Alabama on August 29th, 1985. She was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2017 where she was an active member of her church congregation at Northwood Church. She will be remembered as an amazing mother, loving wife and...

Mandy Marie Decoteau

Mandy Marie Decoteau

Sep 28, 2021

Mandy Marie Decoteau, 39, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Biloxi Merit Hospital. Mandy was born April 1, 1982 in Ocean Springs, MS to John Carol Decoteau Jr. and Deborah Decoteau. Mandy graduated from Ocean Springs High School and managed Buddy’s Homes Furnishings. Friends, family, and co-workers would describe Mandy as very smart, every job she...

LeeAnn Money

LeeAnn Money

Sep 28, 2021

Lee Ann Money, age 83, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, surrounded by her family in Saucier. She was born on September 26, 1938 in Oklahoma City, OK. Lee Ann is preceded in death by her brother Charles Nicholson, and sons Kenneth Money and baby boy Money. She is survived by her husband, Allen Money; sons...

Larry Franklin Necaise

Larry Franklin Necaise

Sep 28, 2021

Larry Franklin Necaise, age 59, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Larry was born in Biloxi, MS on May 13, 1962. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and dirt track racing. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Necaise, Jr. and Helen Necaise; his spouse, Cheryl Necaise; a son Larry Necaise, Jr.;...

Jamir I'man Gardner

Jamir I'man Gardner

Sep 28, 2021

Jamir I’man Gardner passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 in Biloxi. Jamir was born in Biloxi, MS on September 28, 2021 to Jessica Gardner and Jerron Parker. Jamir’s survivors include his parents; and his siblings, James Gardner, Jayceon Brooks and Lai Cee Brooks. A Graveside Service will be held at D’Iberville Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at...

Mason Woodrow "Pete" Peterson

Mason Woodrow "Pete" Peterson

Sep 27, 2021

Mason Woodrow “Pete” Peterson was born on February 23, 1934 and went home to his heavenly Father on September 27, 2021. As a child he was known as Sonny and in later years everyone who knew and loved him called him Pops! Pete was the son of Dorothy Wiesner who died due to complications of child birth. His maternal grandparents,...

James Richard "Chief" Cottrell

James Richard "Chief" Cottrell

Sep 27, 2021

James Richard “Chief” Cottrell, age 86, Passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 in Biloxi, MS. Chief was born on September 22, 1935 in Rockville, IN to Paul and Rose Cottrell. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1953 and retired from the U.S. Navy after 24 years of service. Chief was a school bus driver and a farmer. He...

Linda Lee Study Kelly

Linda Lee Study Kelly

Sep 26, 2021

Linda Lee Study Kelly, 70, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 in D’Iberville. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Pauline Weston. Mrs. Kelly’s survivors include her husband of 27 years, Johnny Kelly; her daughter, Betty Jean (Michael) Shaw; her brothers, Kenny Study and Michael Study; 16 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be...

Rachel Jean Noble

Rachel Jean Noble

Sep 26, 2021

Rachel Jean Noble, 42 of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Rachel was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and had an early interest in softball and earned a championship in her league for hitting hard and running fast. Rachel was fearless from birth, generous, loyal, brutally honest,...

Shawn Thrower

Shawn Thrower

Sep 25, 2021

Shawn Thrower, 56, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Thrower was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Mr. Thrower was a mechanic and enjoyed building cars. He loved fishing, hunting, scuba diving and especially spending time with his family and grandbabies. Mr. Thrower was employed...

Elise Fayard Floyd

Elise Fayard Floyd

Sep 25, 2021

Elise Fayard Floyd, 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Biloxi. A graveside service will be held at Coalville Cemetery on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:00 am. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi is honored to serve the Floyd family.

James "Jimmy" Nicholas Soper

James "Jimmy" Nicholas Soper

Sep 25, 2021

James “Jimmy” Nicholas Soper, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. Jimmy was born December 7, 1944 to Edward and Margaret Soper. As a lifelong native of Biloxi, MS, Jimmy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. He was also a Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran and a retired boat captain...

J.F. "Jeff" Haynie

J.F. "Jeff" Haynie

Sep 25, 2021

J.F. “Jeff” Haynie, age 98, passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on Saturday, September 25, 2021 after a long illness. Jeff was born in 1923 in Gulfport, MS and grew up in Jackson. He attended Chamberlain-Hunt Military Academy at Port Gibson, MS. He was the son of Dr. James F. Haynie and Pearl Quinn Ashley. Part of the...

Thomas Simeon Clower

Thomas Simeon Clower

Sep 25, 2021

Thomas Simeon Clower, Jr., a native of Gulfport, Mississippi, peacefully passed away at home in Gulfport on September 25, 2021. Tom was an Eagle Scout. He graduated from Gulfport High School, Tulane University of New Orleans, and the Tulane unit of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. He served his military service as a Special Services Officer at the Gulfport...

Mitchell "Mickey" Kisielewski

Mitchell "Mickey" Kisielewski

Sep 24, 2021

Mitchell ‘Mickey’ Kisielewski, a 43-year resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away on September 24, 2021 at the age of 88. Mickey was the youngest of 8 children born on June 12, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ. His family later moved and settled in Lakewood, NJ where he spent the majority of his school years. He joined the US...