Obituaries
Gina Marie Papania
Dec 22, 2020
Gina Marie Papania, 63, of Gulfport died Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Private service at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, with private interment in Pine Ridge Gardens. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Papania family.
Walter Posey
Dec 22, 2020
Walter Posey Jr. age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020. Walter has been a resident of Vancleave since 1975. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Walter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Carolyn Parks Posey, his parents Lexi and Walter Posey, Sr., and sister Lillie Mae Smith. Walter...
Francis Wayne Creel, Sr.
Dec 21, 2020
Francis Wayne Creel, Sr. went to his heavenly home on Monday, December 21, 2020. Wayne was born February 8, 1939, to parents R.C. “Junius” and Euna Creel. Wayne grew up in Biloxi and enjoyed life along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He attended Notre Dame High School, where he was Drum Major for the band. After graduation, he moved to New...
Arthur Phillip "Art" DeIorio
Dec 20, 2020
Arthur Phillip "Art" DeIorio, age 95, of Biloxi passed peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 in Gulfport. Art had a special twinkle in his eye and still so much life in him, even at 95 years old. To know him, truly was to love him. Art was born in Wink, TX, and lived in Oklahoma and Louisiana until he settled...
Howard Roland Barnett
Dec 19, 2020
Mr. Howard Roland Barnett was born on February 17, 1939, in Webster County, MS to Drew and Leade Barnett. He passed away on December 19, 2020, in Ocean Springs. He grew up in the area around Eupora, attended Walthall schools, where he was on the basketball team. Howard worked several jobs around Eupora and in the 50's he moved to...
Clarence Vincent (Rob) Wroblewski
Dec 19, 2020
Clarence Vincent (Rob) Wroblewski was born on January 7, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. The Good Lord called him home on December 19, 2020. Clarence was born and raised in Chicago, IL where he remained until he enlisted in the military in 1942. He served during World War II in the 28th Infantry Division, 112th Regiment. He remained in the military,...
Stirman Lee Roy "Willie" Williamson
Dec 19, 2020
Stirman Lee Roy “Willie” Williamson, age 82, of D’Iberville, Mississippi passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Gulfport. Willie was born on February 16, 1938 in Elm Springs, Arkansas to the late Porter and Rebul Williamson. He served from 1951-1975 in the United States Air Force as a Tech. Sgt. He was also a former shoe salesman and a...
"Beth" Benoist Strauss
Dec 19, 2020
Barbara "Beth" Benoist-Strauss, age 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the University Hospital in Mobile, AL. Beth was born on April 12, 1964, in Pascagoula, MS. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1982, received an Associates of Arts degree in journalism from Central Florida Community College in 1986 and completed American...
Glenn Boyd Duke
Dec 18, 2020
Glenn Boyd Duke, age 69, passed away on December 18, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Glenn was born on March 17, 1951 in Quitman, Mississippi to Hilton and Talma Duke. He was retired from the paper industry, and loved to spend time with his cherished family and friends. He was predeceased in death by his parents Hilton and Talma Duke, and...
Col. William E. Barber
Dec 18, 2020
Col. William E. Barber passed away at approximately 4:15 AM on December 18, 2020. He was one day short of 104 years old. He had a long and remarkable life. Col. Barber was born on December 20, 1916 in rural Louisiana near Monroe. He was raised by his grandmother and joined the United States Army Air Force as an enlisted...
Mary Ruth Brinkman Steiner
Dec 18, 2020
Mary Ruth Brinkman Steiner,72, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 in Gulfport. She was born in Mobile, AL and was a resident of the coast since 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gregory Joseph Steiner; and a son, Isarel Andrew Steiner. She is survived by four daughters, Miriam Stockstill, Sarah Slay, Jemima Soileau and Rebekah Grimmett, six...
Michael J Cuevas
Dec 17, 2020
Michael R. Cuevas, age 61, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph J. Cuevas; his step-father, Dr. Ray H. Stewart; and grandparents, Ella C. Lenaz and Harold W. Lenaz. He is survived by a daughter, Kayla M. Cuevas Deschamp...
Billy Eugene Crain
Dec 16, 2020
Billy Eugene Crain, 87, of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 in Mobile. Mr. Crain was retired from the U.S. Air Force, as well as from the Veteran’s Administration with civil service. He was an active member of Parkway Baptist Church. Mr. Crain was also a Deacon, a Mason and a Shriner for over 50 years. He...
Maria Strong
Dec 16, 2020
Maria Strong age 84, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2020. She was born in Grenada, Spain on January 31, 1936, the only child of Angel and Maria Falquina. She was a longtime resident of D’Iberville, MS. She was married to Gordon Strong in 1962 in Madrid, Spain. They retired and settled down in Mississippi. She is preceded in death by...
Thomas Leland
Dec 15, 2020
Thomas Leland, age 91 of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born on August 18, 1929 in New Jersey to Leonard and Ruth Leland. Thomas retired from Bellsouth in Pensacola, FL and is a retired Master Sergeant from the US Air Force. He enjoyed yard work, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Thomas...
William David "Billy" Coleman
Dec 15, 2020
William David “Billy” Coleman, age 71, of Gulfport, MS died Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Gulfport. Billy was born in Bossier City, LA. He attended St. John’s High School and was a veteran of the US Navy. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and being with family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and...
Robert L. "Bob" Mangum
Dec 14, 2020
Robert L. “Bob” Mangum, Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his bed on December 14, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Bob was born on May 23, 1935 in Nampa, Idaho. He attended Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon. Bob then went on to join the Air Force, where he served with distinction and retired at the rank...
Ronald Paul Krueger
Dec 14, 2020
Ronald Paul Krueger, age 85, passed away on December 14, 2020 at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Ronald was born May 18, 1935 in Newark, New Jersey. He attended Duke University and Duke University Medical School. He was a doctor of Pediatrics, Urology, and Nephrology. He received the C.V. Mosby Award for Academic Excellence, and was a member of...
Mildred Balius
Dec 14, 2020
Mildred Balius, age 101, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. She was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Balius; and her son, Paul K. Lamey. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila A. Smith; granddaughters, Tracy A. Smith...
Michael "Mikey" Bruebaker, Jr.
Dec 13, 2020
On Sunday December 13, 2020 Michael “Mikey” Bruebaker Jr. passed away at the age of 58. He was born October 8, 1962 to Michael and Kathryn Bruebaker in Biloxi, MS. Michael graduated from D'Iberville High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, although he traveled all over the country working in the shipbuilding...
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