Obituaries

Pamela  Michelle (Bucher) Fullen

Pamela Michelle (Bucher) Fullen

Jan 10, 2019

Pamela Michelle (Bucher) Fullen, 58, gained her Angel wings January 10, 2019 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital surrounded by family. She was born December 10, 1960 in Sunbury, PA to the parents of Harry Robert Bucher and Ruby Mae (Scott) Carr. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Ruby Mae and Donald Willard Carr; and birth father, Harry Robert Bucher....

Lawrence R. Triolo

Lawrence R. Triolo

Jan 10, 2019

Mr. Lawrence R. Triolo, age 73, of Vancleave, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019. Mr. Triolo was born in Pass-A-Grille, Florida, on January 18, 1945, born to the late Michael R. Triolo and Jane Bell Triolo. Larry served his country in the Navy Seabees NMC-B-74 with National Defense, Vietnam service and V. campaign medals. Larry was on the first...

Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze

Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze

Jan 9, 2019

Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, Bishop Emeritus of Biloxi, MS, Biloxi’s founding bishop and first black bishop in the 20th century to head a diocese in the United States, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 in Ocean Springs at the age of 95. While we are saddened by the death of Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, we rejoice in his life. His...

Joseph E.  Byrd

Joseph E. Byrd

Jan 7, 2019

Joseph E. Byrd, 93, of Vancleave, MS passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in Vancleave. Mr. Byrd was born in Hattiesburg, MS and was a longtime resident of the coast. He served in the USMC in WWII, after lying about his age in order to join. Mr. Byrd was employed at the Biloxi VA as an orderly for many years....

Elmo  "Sonny" Mallette, Jr.

Elmo "Sonny" Mallette, Jr.

Jan 7, 2019

St. Elmo "Sonny" Mallette, Jr., began his journey on January 14, 1950, in the home of St. Elmo Mallette, Sr. and Maggie Vee Fairley Mallette, as their first born son. He grew up in Vancleave and lived most of his life there. He loved to travel but always thought of Vancleave as home. He enjoyed music, especially a good gospel...

Ruth Ellen Hurd

Ruth Ellen Hurd

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Ellen Hurd, age 78, of Gautier passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. She was a long-time resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother and will be missed. Mrs. Hurd graduated from Port Jervis High School. She worked for the Headstart Program. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E....

Russell Eugene Little

Russell Eugene Little

Jan 6, 2019

Mr. Russell Eugene Little, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Mr. Little was born on January 13, 1948, in Meigs County, Ohio, to Russell M. and Pearl Wyatt Little. He graduated from high school and enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he received two purple hearts and the Medal of Valor. He was a former commander of...

John Joseph Dobrowolski

John Joseph Dobrowolski

Jan 6, 2019

John Joseph Dobrowolski, Jr., age 64, Passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Gulfport. Private services. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Brian "Colin" Leonardi

Brian "Colin" Leonardi

Jan 5, 2019

Brian “Colin” Leonardi, age 19, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday January 5, 2019. Colin was born in Biloxi, MS to Brian Leonardi and Brandy Bodin. Colin loved longboarding and spending time with his family, friends and dogs tattoo and his little BB. Colin had a huge heart and loved his family and friends enormously. He will be missed...

David L.  Lynn

David L. Lynn

Jan 5, 2019

David L. Lynn, Sr., age 79, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019. Mr. Lynn was a native of Pickens, MS; a longtime resident of Springfield, IL; and resided in Gulfport, MS for 13 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from the Illinois National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr....

James  "Jim" Earl Pendergrass

James "Jim" Earl Pendergrass

Jan 5, 2019

James “Jim” E. Pendergrass, age 66, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his home. Mr. Pendergrass was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He retired from the Biloxi Police Department in 1994 and worked for Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino for over 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Mr. Pendergrass is...

Mary E Palmer Underhill

Mary E Palmer Underhill

Jan 5, 2019

Mary E (Palmer) Underhill was granted passage to heaven on January 5th, 2019, at the age of 82 . She is survived by her husband, James M. Underhill, whom she was married to for 54years- she is survived by her son Vincent and her daughters Cindy and Mary; her grandchildren Brandon, Jamie, Shalynn, Josh, Kayla, Michael and Damian along with...

David E.  Ressel

David E. Ressel

Jan 3, 2019

David E. Ressel, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at his home in Ocean Springs. Mr. Ressel was born on May 28, 1944 in St. Louis, MO. He attended the University of Central Florida, The University of Texas at Austin, and The University of Southern Mississippi. He was an Electronics Instructor at Keesler Air Force Base since...

James Vardaman Cater

James Vardaman Cater

Jan 2, 2019

James Cater, 79, of Saucier, died January 2, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport. He was born in Newton County Mississippi and graduated from Conehatta High School in Conehatta, Mississippi. He attended East Central Community College in Decatur and earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the University of Southern Mississippi. He also earned a masters in mathematics...

Joseph M.  Pabst, Jr.

Joseph M. Pabst, Jr.

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph M. Pabst, Jr. passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Vancleave on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Vancleave #1 Cemetery.

Joseph Edward Bates

Joseph Edward Bates

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph Edward Bates, 69, of Gulfport died Wed. January 2, 2019. Private services will be held. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Sister Mary Joan Mike

Sister Mary Joan Mike

Jan 2, 2019

Sister Mary Joan (aka Sister Mary Jo) Mike, the long-time principal of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Elementary School, passed away on January 2, 2019 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA after a second battle with cancer. Sister Mary Jo was born in St. Paul, MN on November 30, 1951. She was preceded in death by her...

Thomas K Lindsley

Thomas K Lindsley

Jan 1, 2019

Thomas K. Lindsley, Sr. of Diamondhead died peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Private memorial services will be held . Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road is in charge of arrangements.

Dennis Woodrow Funderburk

Dennis Woodrow Funderburk

Jan 1, 2019

Dennis Woodrow Funderburk, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 in Biloxi. He was born in San Diego, CA to Curtis Lamar Funderburk and Bertha Mae Ruth Powell. He served in the U.S. Army. He was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He was a great writer of Sci-Fi books. He was a hard worker and provided for his...

Bettye R.  Tangney

Bettye R. Tangney

Dec 30, 2018

Bettye R. Tangney, age 95, of Vancleave passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018. Mrs. Tangney was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. After 20 years of being a stay at home mom and wife of an Air Force officer, she entered the LPN program at MS Gulf Coast Community College and graduated in 1966. She worked at...