Obituaries
James Stephens Dick
May 10, 2020
James Stephens Dick was born in Portland, Oregon to Philip Van Dick and Audrey Brownrigg Dick. He spent most of his youth in New Roads, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Susan Parker. He is survived by his wife, Mary Gene Hatten Dick of 52 years; his daughters Karen Vidal of Irvine, California, Sonya...
Ella M. "Totsy" Whatley
May 10, 2020
Ella M. “Totsy” Whatley, age 81, of Vancleave passed away on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home on the water. Totsy was born on October 20, 1938 in Akron, OH. She graduated high school at St. Mary the Pines Catholic Boarding School. Totsy was the greatest mom and housewife. She loved to water ski and loved going...
Sarah Nicole Holmes
May 10, 2020
Sarah Nicole Holmes, age 24, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2020, in Biloxi. She was born in Pensacola, FL and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 14 years. She attended Ocean Springs High School and was employed with Integrity Tattoo Parlor. Sarah was preceded in death by her brother, Jacob Nickel. She is survived...
Khiet Thanh "Captain Ben" Nguyen
May 9, 2020
Khiet Thanh Nguyen, also known as Captain Ben, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away in the early hours of May 9, 2020 at the young age of 49. Khiet is survived by his mother, Maria S. Nguyen; his wife, Trina Nguyen; his children, Benjamin “Benny” Nguyen, Amberly “Amanda” Nguyen, and Elizabeth “Taylor” Nguyen; and his siblings, Liem Nguyen, Jesse Nguyen,...
William E. "Bill" Hanson
May 6, 2020
William E. “Bill” Hanson, age 72, of Biloxi, MS peacefully passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Biloxi. Born August 26, 1947 in Gulfport, MS, Bill was the eldest of 12 children and a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served his country in Vietnam. Bill enjoyed any outdoor ventures, especially camping and fishing. He...
Edna Lloyd Thompson
May 6, 2020
Edna Lloyd Thompson, 88, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on May 6, 2020. Lloyd was born March 21, 1932 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Harry and Virginia Lee. She graduated from the University of Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and she loves the “Hotty Toddy” chant! She married the love of her life, Dr....
Ronald C. McMahan
May 6, 2020
Ronald C. McMahan, 74, of Moss Point, MS passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. McMahan was a native of Hattiesburg, MS and a resident of Moss Point for 50 years. He was retired from Zachery Construction Company as a Millwright Machinist. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy Dean McMahan; and his...
Xa Van Nguyen
May 6, 2020
Mr. Xa Van Nguyen, age 56, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Mr. Nguyen was born on March 1, 1964 in Phan Thiet, Vietnam and worked as a shrimper. His hobbies included fishing and spending time with family. He is preceded in death by his parents- Ban Nguyen and Dau Nguyen. Survivors include...
John Douglas White
May 4, 2020
John Douglas "Doug" White, age 67, left his earthly life for his eternal heavenly home on May 4, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doug was born in Gulfport, MS on September 27, 1952 to Carl "Speedy" White and Dorothy Dedeaux White. He was a lifelong Coast resident and attended Gulfport City Schools. He graduated from Gulfport High School...
Gregory Scott Mohler
May 2, 2020
Gregory Scott Mohler, born January 1,1966, passed from this life to be with his Lord on May 2, 2020. Greg was a life-long member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. He was a builder, who loved music. Greg was the seventh son of Robert G. and Verona Fountain Mohler, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death...
Valerie Barnes Fayard
May 2, 2020
Valerie Barnes Fayard, 73 of Gulfport died Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born in Gulfport March 27, 1947 to her parents, James Curtis Barnes, Sr., and Norma Amelia Crossman Barnes. Valerie previously served in the United States Marine Corps. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Curtis Barnes, Sr.,...
Betty Magdalene Summy
May 2, 2020
Betty Magdalene Summy, age 92, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, May 2, 2020, in Gulfport. Mrs. Summy was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and had been a resident of Gulfport for 67 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. Previously she had been a long-time parishioner of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in...
Michael Ray Baker,
May 2, 2020
In loving memory of Michael Ray Baker, Sr. Mike was born in Symrna, TN on September 17, 1955 to Rupert and Naomi Baker. He joined his son in heaven on May 2, 2020. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Susan; and children, Genifer (Jeremy) McVicker, Michael (Mandy) Baker Jr.; cherished grandchildren, Kaleb, Dillan, Emily and Chloe McVicker, Gunner and...
David Lea Parker
May 1, 2020
David Lea Parker, age 66, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1954 to Leamon and Peggy Scarborough Parker. David was an Ocean Springs boy all his life even though his work in the oilfields as a sales consultant took him all over the world. He always dreamed of coming home to live and...
Lawrence LeRoy Hobbs
Apr 30, 2020
Lawrence L. Hobbs, age 36, unexpectedly passed away on April 30, 2020. Lawrence will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Tuti Hobbs Smith and his many friends and family members. Lawrence was born in Gulfport, MS., on February 16, 1984 to LeRoy Hobbs and Tuti Michel Hobbs. Lawrence graduated from Harrison Central High School in 2003 and resided in Gulfport....
Daniel John Laden
Apr 29, 2020
Daniel John Laden, age 44, passed away at home on April 29, 2020. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 25, 1976, into a family that surrounded him with love and laughter throughout his life. He lost his father, Michael J. Laden, Sr. when he was five years old, and his mother raised four children and supported the...
Byron Gene Edwards
Apr 28, 2020
Mr. Byron Gene Edwards, age 91 of Gulfport died Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Private service will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road in Gulfport, is honored to serve this family. 228-831-2322. View and sign online tribute at WWW.BOKFH.COM
Clara and Robert Deitering
Apr 26, 2020
Clara Marie Deitering, age 5, and her brother, Robert Alexander Deitering, age 3 of Gautier, MS, passed away on or about April 26, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. Clara was a Pre-K student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in D’Iberville. They are survived by their father, Jason A Deitering and paternal grandparents, Robert and Dawn Kuehnel of Gautier, MS. A...
Karina Kleberovna Sornoza Deitering
Apr 26, 2020
Karina Kleberovna Sornoza Deitering, age 37 of San Antonio, TX, passed away on or about April 26, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. She is survived by her husband, Jason A Deitering of Gautier, MS. A visitation will be held at 10 am, with services to begin at 11 am, on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10446...
Claire Florette Morrison Homes
Apr 25, 2020
Claire Florette Morrison Homes died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:44 a.m. after a long illness. When she passed away, her spirit entered the freedom, peace, and joy of another realm. She was the cherished daughter of the late Claire Boggs Morrison and the late Robert Stanley Morrison, Sr. Her beloved survivors include her brothers, Robert Stanley Morrison, Jr....
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