Obituaries
Mary Irene Beasley
Oct 13, 2024
Mary Reiford Beasley of Gulfport, MS formerly of North Boston, NY passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, in Gulfport.
Mary had a strong sense of community and a deep seated belief in the sharing of one’s time and talent as a way of giving back. Her heart and home were always open. Growing up as a Girl Scout, it was...
Brent Adams
Oct 12, 2024
William Brent Adams, age 48, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Brunswick, GA.
Brent was born on February 27, 1976 in Gulfport to William H. Adams “Bert” and Diana S. Adams. He graduated from Gulfport High School and was the owner of Adams Flowers and Gulf Coast Wholesale Florist. In his later years, Brent was a heavy...
Gregory Claude Lewis
Oct 10, 2024
We lost a very dear friend this week; Gregory Claude Lewis (L'enfant Terrible).
Greg was the grandson of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Sinclair Lewis and renowned International correspondent, Dorothy Thompson. He was born the second son of Michael and Bernadette Lewis. His older brother was the late, John Paul Lewis.
Greg inherited many talents and traits from his ancestors. He was complex, intelligent,...
Curtis Fryou
Oct 10, 2024
Curtis Eugene Fryou, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Curtis was born January 23, 1955 in Biloxi, MS to Charles and Elsie Fryou.
Curtis graduated from Biloxi High School. Following high school, he attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he received his associates degree. After graduating, Curtis joined the Coast Guard. Once his time in...
William Patrick Hudachek
Oct 8, 2024
William "Bill" Patrick Hudachek, 70, passed away peacefully overnight at his home in Vancleave, MS on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.
Bill was born in Oakland, CA on September 19, 1954. The family moved to Ocean Springs in 1963 for the startup of the Standard Oil Refinery in Pascagoula, Bill was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast.
He attended Santa Maria...
Shirley Mae Ryan
Oct 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Mae Ryan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Shirley peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024, in Peachtree Corners, GA, at the age of 83.
Born on November 8, 1940, in Biloxi, MS, Shirley remained a lifelong resident of her hometown, which held a special place in...
Gerald James Hopkins Sr.
Oct 8, 2024
Gerald James Hopkins, Sr., a beloved architect and founder of Hopkins Associates, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 19, 1941, Jerry's journey began in Biloxi where he was born on August 19, 1941, and lived his whole life. As a child he lived on Lameuse Street with his...
Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg
Oct 8, 2024
Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg of Ocean Springs, MS, aged 77, passed away peacefully on October 8. Born on April 14, 1947, in Ottawa, Kansas, Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his generosity and love for the outdoors.
A proud military veteran, Raymond served his country with honor and continued to give back to his community as...
Garld Thomas "G.T." Buley, Jr.
Oct 8, 2024
Garld Thomas “G.T.” Buley, Jr., born March 19, 1957, was the devoted and loving husband, father and brother one could only dream of. He was the hardest worker anyone knew and pushed himself because of how much love and care he had for those around him. Whether it be old friends across the coast, neighbors or even coworkers from places...
Shealynn "Shea" Sinclair
Oct 7, 2024
Shealynn “Shea” Sinclair, age 35, of Biloxi, MS passed away October 7, 2024.
Shealynn was born on December 22, 1988, in Baton Rouge, LA to parents John Sinclair and Patricia “Patti” Hagerty.
She graduated from D’Iberville high school and went on to graduate from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as a CMA. She was an active member of the McClellan Rd Baptist...
Joseph "Rickey" Waldrop
Oct 7, 2024
Joseph “Rickey” Waldrop, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed on from this life early Monday morning, October 7, 2024 without fanfare.
Rickey was a true East Biloxi native, born on November 23, 1949 to Chester T. and Enarise Waldrop. He loved the Point and lived and worked there most of his days. A good hard worker and salt of the earth, he...
Betty Ann Hasbrouck
Oct 7, 2024
Betty Ann Hasbrouck
October 11, 1937 - October 7, 2024
Gulfport, Mississippi, - Betty Ann Hasbrouck, age 86, of Gulfport, Mississippi, previously Lubbock Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving sons and daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the days before her passing, which was a few days before her...
Brenda Brechtel Riordan
Oct 6, 2024
Brenda Brechtel Riordan, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Brenda was born on December 26, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to William Warren Brechtel and Thecla Fink Brechtel. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis. Brenda was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian...
Lori Ann Benton
Oct 5, 2024
Lori Ann Benton, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Mrs. Benton was born on May 20, 1958 in Paducah, KY. She was a Baptist and a Rehabilitation Counselor.
Survivors include her son, James Edgar Speck of Bassfield, MS.
A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve...
Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr.
Oct 5, 2024
Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr., age 80, of Latimer, MS passed away on October 5, 2024 into the arms of his Lord and Savior.
He was a lifelong resident of the St. Martin and Latimer communities and was a graduate of St. Martin High School in 1963. While in high school, he worked at St. Martin Grocery. After graduation, he worked for...
Duncan Grover MacDougall
Oct 5, 2024
Duncan Grover MacDougall, 91, of Moss Point died Saturday, October, 5, 2024.
Mr. MacDougall was born in Billerica, MA. He was a member of the Catholic Faith, previously served in the U.S. Army and was a retired automobile salesman.
Mr. MacDougall was preceded in death by his parents, Duncan Grover MacDougall and Betty Cantwell MacDougall.
Survivors include three daughters, Paula McDougall, Carol McDougall,...
Morton Hurst Davis
Oct 5, 2024
Morton Hurst Davis, age 79, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He is survived by his son, Craig Davis, his grandchildren, Rebecca Davis and Alexander Davis, his brothers Michael Davis (Susan) and Bryan Davis, and his loving companion and friend Becky Dillistone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Hiller Davis and Hazel Irma...
Shirley Edge Hastings
Oct 5, 2024
Shirley Edge Hastings, 88, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Mrs. Hastings was a native of Georgiana, Alabama and a graduate Georgiana High School and Massey-Draughn Business College. After working as a legal secretary in Montgomery, Alabama, she travelled extensively with her Air Force husband and family spending many years in Europe. Mrs. Hastings began her federal civil...
Leonard Jack Delahaussaye
Oct 5, 2024
Mr. Leonard Jack Delahaussaye, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Mr. Delahaussaye was born on March 8, 1944 in Biloxi, MS. He volunteered at the age of 17 to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor and many other distinguished awards and achievements....
Joyce Marie Papania
Oct 3, 2024
Joyce Marie Papania, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Joyce was born on September 21, 1954 in Gulfport to Joseph Anthony Papania and Callie Morgan Papania. She lived in Gulfport most of her life. Joyce was of the Catholic faith. She was a former employee of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Dr. John Hopkins. Her hobbies...
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