Obituaries
William "Bill" Glen Rogers
Nov 10, 2019
William “Bill” Glen Rogers Sr. passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the age of 73. He succumbed to a fourteen-month battle with cancer, surrounded by family, at his home in Ocean Springs. He was a native of Anne Arbor, Michigan but a lifetime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Bill was born June 30th, 1946 in Toronto, Canada. Bill...
Thomas Carroll "Tom" Byrd
Nov 10, 2019
Thomas Carroll “Tom” Byrd, born February 4, 1947 and a native of West Point, MS, passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Tom was a minister of music for 42 years and a retired Harrison County school teacher. He lived in Biloxi, MS with his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth Ann Chandler...
Ralph Edward Johnson
Nov 9, 2019
Ralph Edward Johnson, 62 of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Ralph was born in Poplarville, MS, but was a longtime resident of Gulfport. He served for 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. Ralph’s favorite pastimes included rooting for the Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints and playing pranks on his friends and family. He...
Gregory Isiah Bishop
Nov 9, 2019
Mr. Gregory Isiah Bishop, age 64, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 in Clovis, New Mexico. Mr. Bishop is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Bishop; his children, Monica Payton (Derek), Elijuah Bishop (Krystal) and Sherikka Bishop; his grandchildren, Gabrielle, Ovyel, Sorayah, Jael, Monique and Mikayla; his parents, Frank Bishop and Magnolia Bishop; and his...
Ty Van Nguyen
Nov 8, 2019
Ty Van Nguyen, age 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019. Visitation will be held on Wednesday- November 13th, Thursday- November 14th and Friday- November 15th from 2:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:00...
John L Krohn
Nov 8, 2019
Mr. John L Krohn left this earth to be with his Savior on Friday, November 8, 2019. Born and raised in Ocean Springs to parents Mamie and Clifton Krohn on December 27, 1934, he was raised along with his brothers Robert Krohn and Rufus Krohn. He joined the military early in his life and went on to serve 23 years...
Michael Al Sanders
Nov 7, 2019
Mr. Michael Al Sanders, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Michael was born on June 19, 1956 in Phoenix City, Alabama. He was raised in the state of Georgia and lived in North Carolina before residing in Mississippi. He worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding since 2003 as a Designer 4 working in the Design Engineering...
Malcolm Merrill Snell
Nov 7, 2019
Malcolm Merrill Snell passed away November 7, 2019 at the age of 70. He is survived by his wife, Jane Ann Lizana Snell, two sons, Malcolm “Mac” Merrill Snell, Jr (Emily) and Christopher Blake Snell, a stepson David Williamson (Julie), two brothers Tommy (Charlotte) and Gary (Karen), a sister Lisa Snell, three grandchildren, Jacob Morrow Snell, Adalyn Elizabeth Snell, and...
Emily Aline Gilmore
Nov 7, 2019
Emily Aline Gilmore of Gulfport, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 07, 2019. Mrs. Emily was born in Biloxi, MS on December 01, 1929. She married Roy in 1947. Mrs. Emily was a resident of Biloxi until Hurricane Katrina destroyed their home. She then relocated to Gulfport. She was a great cook and made the...
Tyler Wade Richburg
Nov 6, 2019
Tyler Wade Richburg, 31, of Long Beach passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a graduate of Long Beach High School, class of 2006. He was a salesman at Richburg's Hardware and was a member of Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his...
Elinor Brown Benefield
Nov 6, 2019
Elinor Brown Benefield died peacefully at home on the bayou, on November 6, 2019. She was born at her family home in Hammond, Louisiana on February 17, 1930 to Leon and Hazel Brown. Elinor graduated from the laboratory school at Southeastern University in 1947, then Louisiana State University in 1951, with a major in Art Education. She taught art in...
Debra J. Proper Biddle
Nov 5, 2019
Debra J. Proper Biddle, age 59, passed away November 5, 2019 at Keesler Air Force Base Medical Center, MS. Debbie was born on February 19, 1960, in Titusville PA to Leroy Proper and Beatrice Hosking Peeples Proper. She married Donald Biddle, who survives, in 1984 in Titusville, PA before starting on a journey with him around the world while he...
William "Bill" Joseph Kihneman
Nov 5, 2019
William (Bill) Joseph Kihneman, Sr., 93, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born January 8, 1926 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Bill attended Fairpark High School and Centenary College of Louisiana. He served in Patton’s Third Army 65th Infantry Division (France-Germany-Austria) and the German Army of Occupation during WWII where he obtained...
Christopher "Chris" U Anthony
Nov 4, 2019
Christopher “Chris” Uriah Anthony passed away on November 4, 2019. He was born in Gulfport, MS on December 21, 1975. Chris was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his son, Stephen Brody Anthony; his father, and step-mother, Kermit and Teri Anthony; his step-father, Hilton Glass; his siblings, Leigh Burns, Kigin Blackstock and Michelle Glass...
Christopher "Chris" Uriah Anthony
Nov 4, 2019
Christopher “Chris” Uriah Anthony passed away on November 4, 2019. He was born in Gulfport, MS on December 21, 1975. Chris was loved by many and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his son, Stephen Brody Anthony; his father, and step-mother, Kermit and Teri Anthony; his step-father, Hilton Glass; his siblings, Leigh Burns, Kigin Blackstock and Michelle Glass...
Toby Bradley
Nov 4, 2019
Toby Bradley, age 61, of Gulfport passed away on November 4, 2019. He was born in Lake Shields, Illinois on October, 1958. He is survived by his wife, Cha Bradley; his son, John Bradley; his mother, Charlotte Bradley; his sister, Treasa Dodge (nee Bradley); and members of his extended family. He is predeceased by his father, John Bradley; his maternal...
William Richard Byrd
Nov 4, 2019
Mr. William Richard Byrd, age 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2019 with his family by his side. Mr. Byrd was born in Biloxi on April 10, 1933 and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He owned and operated Byrd’s Grocery on Fayard Street with his brother Rocky. He graduated from Biloxi High School...
Daniel Steven Henley
Nov 3, 2019
Daniel Steven Henley, age 29, left this earth on Sunday, November 3, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. Though his time with us was way too short, his gentle soul and loving nature touched not only his family but his many friends. He leaves behind his parents, Cheryl and Mike Collins; grandparents, Roger and Juanita Henley; his brother and sister-in-law, Nick and...
Jennifer Marie Compher
Nov 3, 2019
Jennifer Marie Compher, 65, of Gulfport passed away November 3, 2019. Services will be private. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. 228-865-0090
Alphonse "Al" Paul Poillion
Nov 1, 2019
Mr. Alphonse "Al" Poillion, husband, father, Merchant Mariner and World War II Paratrooper, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2019 at the age of 93. His buddies would say he died with his boots on. Mr. Poillion was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Garriga Poillion. He leaves behind his most cherished daughter Alrie' Poillion as well as...
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