Obituaries
Cathy Sue Lancaster
Mar 7, 2019
Cathy Sue Lancaster (Pilutti), 68 years old, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. Cathy was a native of East Liverpool, OH and a long time resident of Ocean Springs. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School, class of '68, and she retired in 2016 from Keesler Federal Credit Union where she worked as a teller...
Robert Dean "Bob" Hatch, USMC
Mar 6, 2019
Maj. Robert Dean “Bob” Hatch (Ret.), 88, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at the Biloxi VA on March 6, 2019. Bob was predeceased by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Boardman Hatch, by his parents Laurence and Beatha Hatch, sister Laurel Folsom, and brother David Hatch. Bob is survived by his daughters, Barbara (Joe) Buckley, Mary Gwen (Robert) Case,...
Robert James Brickham
Mar 6, 2019
Robert James Brickham, 70, of Gulfport died Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Private Service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Rita Elaine Dubaz Montiforte
Mar 6, 2019
Rita Elaine Dubaz Montiforte, 94, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Elaine was born and raised on “The Point” in Biloxi. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was of Croatian descent. She attended St. Michael Elementary School and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy. Elaine met and married the love of her life,...
Robert Dean Hatch
Mar 6, 2019
Robert Dean Hatch, 88, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Biloxi. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME,15th Street, Gulfport.
Troy Michael Rutland
Mar 6, 2019
Troy Michael Rutland passed away at his home in Biloxi on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. Troy was born on November 18, 1979 in Biloxi, He was 39 years old. Before his illness, Troy was employed at Mississippi Coast Harley-Davidson as a motorcycle mechanic. Troy had previously worked as an EMT for American Medical Response. Troy's passions were riding motorcycles, target...
Robert O Welch
Mar 6, 2019
MSgt. Robert O. Welch, USAF Retired, 77 of Raleigh, MS died Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Raleigh after a long struggle with cancer. Mr. Welch was born in Houston, TX. He was retired as a MSgt. In the United States Air Force in 1982 after 20 years of service. Following retirement Mr. Welch became a military contractor for over 30...
Joyce C. Bullis
Mar 6, 2019
Joyce C. Bullis, age 85, passed away on Wednesday March 6, 2019. She was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church. Mrs. Bullis was a volunteer for “The Lord is my Help” non-profit organization in Ocean Springs. She was a Girl Scout and Cub Scout Leader. Mrs. Bullis was very involved with her children. She was preceded in death...
Minnie Jean Handy
Mar 6, 2019
Mrs. Minnie Jean Handy, age 60, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and a graduate of Gulfport High School. Mrs. Handy was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing. Her greatest love was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leroy and Mary C. Crain, and her sister, Patricia...
Marguerite "Skippy" O'Dea Smith
Mar 5, 2019
.Marguerite "Skippy" O'Dea Smith, age 91, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. She was born May 12, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois. She worked many years as a bookkeeper for various organizations in Chicago until her retirement in 2007. She was strong in her Catholic beliefs. She was truly a courageous woman who fought numerous health issues and...
Richard Howard "Dick" Schoenick
Mar 5, 2019
Dick Schoenick, age 74, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2019 of natural causes. Dick was born in Biloxi, MS on November 4, 1944. He was a member of PHI KAPPA TAU chapter at Biloxi High School Class of 1962 and a member of PHI KAPPA TAU at USM. Dick was in broadcast sales for 41 years at WVMI/WQID radio and...
Margaret Maurer
Mar 5, 2019
Margaret Maurer, age 21, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 in Gautier, MS. She was transferred from the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Roberts Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Forest Lake, MN. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, was honored to help serve this family.
Arthur M. Overstreet
Mar 5, 2019
Arthur M. Overstreet, 86, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Gulfport. Mr. Overstreet was born in Wayne County, MS, and had been a resident of the coast for 64 years. He was a member of the Saucier Holiness Church. Mr. Overstreet helped countless ministries and people in need. His greatest legacy was being a spiritual leader who summarized...
Aurelio "Roy" Arturo Diaz
Mar 4, 2019
Aurelio Arturo “Roy” Diaz, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eusebio and Emilia Diaz. He is survived by his wife, Kelly Diaz; daughters Angela (Jeff) Diaz Mercer of Milton, Florida; Amanda (Shane) Diaz Steele of McHenry, Mississippi; Emily Rae Diaz...
Robert "Bobby" Mallette
Mar 4, 2019
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Mallette Sr, age 69, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Mr. Mallette was born on March 25, 1949 in Biloxi, MS and went to Vancleave High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, cooking, gardening and was an avid Nascar race fan. He was a member of the Hyde and Hair Hunting Club. He...
Leon "Lonnie" James Duvall
Mar 4, 2019
Leon “Lonnie” James Duvall III, age 59, of Biloxi, MS, passed from this life on March 4, 2019 in Biloxi. Lonnie was born in Biloxi into a traditional fisherman family that instilled in him a lifelong love of the water. He worked off-shore from his early years until 1986, he also worked for Weems Bros Seafood and Young Packaging. He...
Michael Scott Hightower
Mar 3, 2019
Mr. Michael Scott Hightower, age 42, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Michael was born on August 7, 1976, in Biloxi, MS and moved to the coast during the mid 90's. He was a former casino employee and an avid gamer. He had a sweet gentle soul and cared deeply for his family. Michael was preceded in death by...
Ernest Ray Pinson, Jr.
Mar 2, 2019
Dr. Ernest Ray Pinson, Jr. of Ocean Springs passed away early Saturday morning at We Care Hospice in Moss Point at age 85. He was born February 23, 1934 in Greenbrier, Tennessee, to Ernest Pinson and Mattie Poole Pinson, the only boy and last of their four children. He spent his childhood years in New Orleans, and in Newton and...
Jimmy Dale Pittman
Mar 2, 2019
Jimmy D. Pittman, 67, of Biloxi passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 2 after a brief illness. Jimmy was a native of Jones County and lived on the Gulf Coast for the last 37 years. He was a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor degree in Business and an MBA in Audiology. He retired...
Richard Byron "Rick" Leger
Mar 1, 2019
Richard Byron “Rick” Leger, age 50, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. He was born on May 22, 1968 in Biloxi, MS to Pauline and Olen Leger. Richard graduated from D’Iberville High School and went on to earn an Associate’s Degree in Business Management. He specialized in shipping and receiving. Richard loved woodworking, fishing, spending time...
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