Obituaries

Sylvia (Stevie) Cronin

Sylvia (Stevie) Cronin

Jun 12, 2018

Sylvia (Stevie) Cronin passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Stevie was born on May 16, 1964 in Landstuhl, Germany. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and the University of Southern California, where she earned a B.S. Degree in Fine Arts. She went on to be a CTBS from the American Board of Tissue Banks. Stevie was...

Milan Lee Jarrett

Milan Lee Jarrett

Jun 11, 2018

Milan Lee Jarrett, 59, of Vancleave, MS passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 in Vancleave. Mr. Jarrett was born in Little Rock, AR on August 30, 1958 to Robert L. and Junie L. Shoemaker Jarrett. He was a graduate of St. Martin High School and attended MGCCC. Mr. Jarrett was a retired chauffeur with the casinos. He enjoyed Harley Davidson’s....

Louellen Fogarty

Louellen Fogarty

Jun 8, 2018

Louellen Fogarty, 85, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 in Diamondhead, MS. Mrs. Fogarty's care was entrusted to Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.

Myra Tucker Daniel

Myra Tucker Daniel

Jun 7, 2018

Myra Tucker Daniel, 93, of Gulfport died Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Gulfport. She was born in Honoraville, AL and had been a resident of Gulfport for over 50 years. She was a member of East Greenville Baptist Church. She retired from Keesler Air Force Base in 1988 where she worked in accounting. She was a very loving grandmother. Mrs....

Ronald William Lamey

Ronald William Lamey

Jun 7, 2018

Mr. Ronald William Lamey, age 74, of Gautier, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018. Mr. Lamey was a longtime resident of the coast and a retired pharmacist. He loved his family, his friends and salt water fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Lamey and Alyeene Duiett Cochran. Survivors include his wife of almost 50...

Mary H Kinser

Mary H Kinser

Jun 6, 2018

Mary Kinser was born August 25, 1922 in Bienville, LA to John and Iva F Hays. Mary earned a B.S. Degree with majors in Mathematics and History from LSU in Baton Rouge, LA. She taught Math and History in high schools in Louisiana and NC. She taught at Spencer Business College in Baton Rouge and was manager of Spencer Business...

Mary H. Kinser

Mary H. Kinser

Jun 6, 2018

Mary H. Kinser, age 95, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She is survived by her husband Dick R. Kinser of Long Beach and daughter Debra Lynne Kinser of Jackson. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends at home in Long Beach from 3 until 5 p.m. on Saturday,...

Marie Garrett Anthony

Marie Garrett Anthony

Jun 5, 2018

Marie Garrett Anthony, 99, of Long Beach died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Long Beach. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carmel and Eugene Garrett; her husband, Alva Grant Anthony; sister, Emelda Garrett Cooper; and brother, Reimer Garrett. Mrs. Anthony is survived by her daughter, Carmel Patton and son, Michael Grant Anthony; and four grandchildren, Brett and Alexis...

James Roy 'Jim" Herrin

James Roy 'Jim" Herrin

Jun 5, 2018

Mr. James Roy “Jim” Herrin made transition from this world to his eternal home Tuesday, June 5, 2018. Mr. Herrin was born November 7, 1943 to Taylor E Herrin and Lula Aultman Herrin. Mr. Herrin was a native of Harrison County, but had resided in Pensacola, Florida the past 18 years. He proudly served his country in the US Army....

A.J. Holloway, Jr.

A.J. Holloway, Jr.

Jun 5, 2018

A.J. Holloway, who oversaw an unprecedented number of quality-of-life improvements during his unprecedented 22 years as Biloxi's mayor, died early Tuesday morning, June 5, 2018. He was 79. He was elected to the City Council in 1989 and elected mayor in 1993, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, and 2013, before resigning in 2015. Holloway became mayor a year after casino gaming...

Elizabeth Noel Graham

Elizabeth Noel Graham

Jun 4, 2018

Elizabeth Noel Graham, 46, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, June 4, 2018 at her home in Biloxi. Mrs. Graham was a devoted and loving wife, mother and friend and a well-loved member of the Community. She was active at Joppa Shriners where her husband is Potentate. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra J. Williams of Biloxi;...

Ira "Dick" Heyward Albritton

Ira "Dick" Heyward Albritton

Jun 2, 2018

Ira “Dick” Heyward Albritton, Jr., age 44, of Biloxi, passed away on June 2, 2018. Dick was born on July 1, 1973 in Okinawa, Japan. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and was an Eagle Scout and was in the Biloxi High School Band. He was employed with the IP Casino as a Cage Supervisor. He enjoyed reading,...

Willie Mae Travis

Willie Mae Travis

Jun 2, 2018

Willie Mae Travis, 66, of Kiln, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, June 2, 2018 after a long, courageous battle with Lung Cancer. She was born February 1, 1952 in Slidell, LA to Elmer and Ollie Davis and a lifelong resident of Hancock County. She was a graduate of Slidell High School and a graduate of...

Roger Allen Black

Roger Allen Black

Jun 1, 2018

Roger Allen Black, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Black's care was entrusted to Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home.

Thomas Raymond Bolger

Thomas Raymond Bolger

May 31, 2018

Thomas Raymond Bolger, Jr., age 78, of Laurel, MS died Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Biloxi. The graveside service is Monday, June 11, 2018 at 2;30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Robert "Bobby" William Atchley

Robert "Bobby" William Atchley

May 31, 2018

Robert “Bobby” William Atchley, Sr., age 70, died Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Knoxville, TN and was a resident of Gulfport. He previously served in the U.S. Army having served two tours in Vietnam. He was a truck driver, a member of the American Legion and he enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by...

Cody M.  Frink

Cody M. Frink

May 30, 2018

Cody M. Frink, 25, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Biloxi. Cody was born in Gulfport, MS and participated in Cross Country and played soccer in High School. He was a Christian and a veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a Corpsman. Cody’s survivors include his daughter, Hadley Mae Frink; his sons, Gandyn...

Lynda Carol Thomston Clark

Lynda Carol Thomston Clark

May 30, 2018

Lynda Carol Thomaston Clark passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 peacefully at her home at the age of 77. She was born in Kinston, AL on March 10, 1941. She was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave. Lynda received her Horticulture Degree from MGCCC Perkinston Campus. She loved working in...

Amber  "BB" Kaufman

Amber "BB" Kaufman

May 30, 2018

Amber “BB” Kaufman, age 38, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. She was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. Amber was a 1998 graduate of Ocean Springs High School where she was a cheerleader and played softball. Amber was preceded in death by her sister, Andrea Denise Kaufman; grandparents, Betty and Jack Strickler, and Otis Kaufman,...

Betty Mae "Mema" Vanhooser

Betty Mae "Mema" Vanhooser

May 29, 2018

Betty Mae “Mema” Vanhooser, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2018 in Biloxi. Mrs. Vanhooser was born November 1, 1943 in Gainesboro, TN to Ralph and Jo Helen Bowman. She was a 1962 graduate of Jackson County Central High School and retired from the U.S. Civil Service Keesler Air Force Base Child Care Center. Mrs. Vanhooser dedicated...