Obituaries

Wilma Davidson Fishman

Wilma Davidson Fishman

Apr 13, 2018

Wilma Davidson Fishman, 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 with her children at her bedside. She was born to Shep and Rebecca L. Davidson Schwartz of New Orleans on November 14, 1937, and was a long time resident of Biloxi. In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,...

Mark Joseph Pitalo

Mark Joseph Pitalo

Apr 12, 2018

Mr. Mark Joseph Pitalo, age 91, of Ocean Springs, died Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mark was a native and a former longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a veteran WWII and the Korean War in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1945 until 1950. He became a resident of Ocean Springs in December 1971 and lived there for...

Kenneth Edmund Stevens

Kenneth Edmund Stevens

Apr 11, 2018

Kenneth Edmund Stevens, 83, of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Visitation will be Monday, April 16, 2018 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home followed by a 1:30 pm graveside service at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Anna Jean Sparks

Anna Jean Sparks

Apr 11, 2018

Anna Jean Sparks, age 66, of Long Beach passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy Harold Sparks. She is survived by a daughter, Mary Davis; a son, Michael Dennis; and two granddaughters. There will be a graveside service Monday, April 16, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi....

Lisa Grace  Westbrook

Lisa Grace Westbrook

Apr 10, 2018

On April 10, 2018, Lisa Grace Westbrook was called to her Heavenly home. She is the daughter of Kevin and Angela Westbrook of Ocean Springs, MS. She is survived by her parents; her grandparents Randy and Lisa McCollum, Keith Bell, and Kevin and Grace Westbrook; her aunts and uncles Krista and Jett Wells, and Allen and Megan McCollum; her cousin...

Bobby Joe Penton

Bobby Joe Penton

Apr 9, 2018

Bobby Joe Penton, Jr., age 49, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018. Bobby was a native and lifelong resident of Woolmarket. During his spare time he enjoyed being on the water and spending time with his family. He will be remembered for his big heart and the love he had for his family. Survivors include his daughters, Christina Penton,...

Clarale Florance Olier

Clarale Florance Olier

Apr 8, 2018

Clarale Florance Olier “Miss Lee” age 83, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Norfolk, VA and studied business in college where she was on the Dean’s List. She worked at home mostly and enjoyed gardening, crocheting and bowling. Miss Lee is preceded in death by her parents, Linwood and Alverta...

Jane Manning Burnham

Jane Manning Burnham

Apr 7, 2018

Ms. Jane Manning Burnham, 93, of Biloxi, passed away on April 7, 2018. She was a former resident of Gautier, and a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Jane was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Gautier. She retired from Patterson Plumbing after 30 years of service. She was a Red Cross volunteer, a member of...

Manette Bonita Hollingsworth

Manette Bonita Hollingsworth

Apr 7, 2018

Manette Bonita Hollingsworth, 87 went to be home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. Manette was born January 12, 1931 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was blessed to have spent 60 years married to her high school sweetheart, John. She was an excellent homemaker, loved traveling with her husband and played...

Dr. Patricia Ruth Sagan Wilkins

Dr. Patricia Ruth Sagan Wilkins

Apr 7, 2018

Patricia Ruth Sagan Wilkins, RN BSN, MSN, DNS, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 in Biloxi. She was born on April 7, 1956 at Ft. Sill, OK. Patricia graduated from Fairhope High School, Fairhope, AL in 1974 and obtained her BSN from the University of South Alabama in 1978, her Master of Science in Nursing from the...

Joyce Ragusa Landry

Joyce Ragusa Landry

Apr 6, 2018

Joyce Ragusa Landry, age 88, of Slidell passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in Slidell, LA. She was born in New Orleans and was a long time resident of Slidell. She was a member of the Catholic faith. She was a former member of the Pines Village Garden Club in New Orleans and won several “Garden of the Month Awards”....

Linda Raffield Cronin

Linda Raffield Cronin

Apr 6, 2018

Linda Raffield Cronin, 72, of Bay St. Louis, MS passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in Bay St. Louis. Mrs. Cronin was a native of New Orleans, LA and a longtime resident of Bay St. Louis. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeremiah “Jerry” Cronin; and her parents. Mrs. Cronin’s survivors include...

Susan "Sue" Ellen Moran

Susan "Sue" Ellen Moran

Apr 5, 2018

Susan “Sue” Ellen Moran, age 49, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at her home in Biloxi. She was born in Chicago, IL and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, graduating from Pearl River High School. Sue was a homemaker and a perfect loving mother to so many. Mrs. Moran was preceded in death by her grandparents,...

Noel Albert Broadus

Noel Albert Broadus

Apr 5, 2018

Noel Albert Broadus, age 70, went “home” on April 19, 2018 after what can only be considered 67 miracle years of life. Noel was born in Biloxi on April 5, 1948 to Noel and Ethel Broadus. At the age of 3 he suffered encephalitis and a stroke, leaving him partially paralyzed with brain damage and a seizure disorder. His parents...

Odell Williams

Odell Williams

Apr 5, 2018

Odell Williams, 90, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Gulfport. Mr. Williams was born April 26, 1927 in Gloster (Busy Corner), MS to Richard D. and Ruby Bowlin Williams. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1951 and served in the U.S. Army, 3rd Division in the Korean War. After his military services, he was...

Jonda Maria Seymour

Jonda Maria Seymour

Apr 4, 2018

Jonda Maria Seymour, 55, of Vancleave, MS passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 in Biloxi. Jonda was born May 20, 1962 in Biloxi, MS. She was a St. Martin High School graduate and a Branch Manager for Bancorp South, where she had been employed for 18 years. Jonda was an incredible wife, mother, daughter, friend, sister and Maw Maw. Her...

Sharon Hanks Caulking

Sharon Hanks Caulking

Apr 4, 2018

Sharon Hanks Caulking, 72, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. She was a New Orleans native born to Philose and Mary Jane (Jeanie) LeCompte Hanks on October 09, 1945 and was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 14 years. In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in...

Roland "Ronnie" Joseph Poirier

Roland "Ronnie" Joseph Poirier

Apr 4, 2018

Roland Joseph “Ronnie” Poirier, Jr departed this life on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, where he passed peacefully in his sleep. He will be forever loved by his family and friends. Ronnie was born to Emma Jones-Poirier and Roland Joseph Poirier on January 14, 1945 in Biloxi, Mississippi. After WWII, the family returned to North Attleboro, Massachusetts, where Ronnie Poirier grew...

Force Lt.Col. William Hendren

Force Lt.Col. William Hendren

Apr 3, 2018

William L. Hendren, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Hendren was born to Oatie D. and Bessie Underwood Hendren in Curve, TN. He attended Ripley High School in Tennessee, the University of North Dakota, and University of Southern Mississippi, acquiring his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering and his Master's Degree in Education. He joined...

Frankie Holcomb Bosworth

Frankie Holcomb Bosworth

Apr 3, 2018

Frankie Holcomb Bosworth, 84, of Vancleave, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Gautier, MS. Frankie was born in Ellisville, MS to Alfred B. and Dagnes Holcomb. She was a tax preparer for many years. She also served in the United States Navy and was a veteran of the Korean War. She loved gardening, cooking, reading, and spending time with...