Obituaries

Jack B. Hughes

Jack B. Hughes

Mar 5, 2018

Jack B. Hughes, Jr., age 74, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on Monday, March 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Jack graduated from OSHS (class of 1962) where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. He then attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perk on a basketball scholarship and completed his teaching degree...

Michael J McCaffrey

Michael J McCaffrey

Mar 5, 2018

Michael J. McCaffrey, age 68, of Saucier, passed away, Monday, March 5, 2018 in Gulfport. Michael was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a proud veteran of the US Marine Corps and was retired from the Sooline Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Aimee McCaffrey; and brother Stanley McCaffrey,Jr. He is survived...

D'Wayne Wayde Swear

D'Wayne Wayde Swear

Mar 5, 2018

D’Wayne Wayde Swear died peacefully in his Gulfport, Mississippi home, surrounded by his beloved family, on March 5, 2018 at the age of sixty. D’Wayne is preceded in death by his mother, Sadie Maye Hebert, and father, John Wilford Swear. He is survived by his wife, Susan Swear, son, Daniel Swear (Shelby Swear), daughters, Lindsey Garrett Gee (Jared Brennan) and...

Mary Wilson McDavid

Mary Wilson McDavid

Mar 4, 2018

Surrounded by family and friends, Mary Estelle Wilson McDavid, beloved by family, friends and all who knew her, peacefully went home to the Lord on Sunday, March 4, 2018. A resident of Ocean Springs for nearly 40 years, she will be laid to rest next to her late husband, Charles D. McDavid, at the Biloxi National Cemetery. Mary was born...

Raymond Thomas Egers

Raymond Thomas Egers

Mar 4, 2018

I was given this beautiful gift of life on July 18, 1942. I lived my life to the utmost, I enjoyed it, I loved it! And now the time has come for me to say goodbye. Please don’t shed tears for me, for I was a lucky man who was surrounded by a host of family & friends. I am...

Dennis William Lanter

Dennis William Lanter

Mar 2, 2018

Dennis William Lanter, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, March 2, 2018 in Biloxi. Mr. Lanter was born February 19, 1959 in Georgetown, OH to Clifford Lanter and Juanita Paul. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandson, Justus Wayne Rowan; and his brother, Alan Lanter. Mr. Lanter’s survivors include his former wife, Vickie Lanter; his children,...

Grover Melton Norwood

Grover Melton Norwood

Mar 2, 2018

Mr. Grover Melton Norwood, age 88, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Norwood was born on December 11, 1929, in Fairfield County, Brookman, South Carolina to Claud Marion Norwood and Charlotte Elizabeth Campbell Norwood. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with Bachelors and Masters degrees. Mr. Norwood was a decorated...

Sandra "Kay" Soper Migues

Sandra "Kay" Soper Migues

Mar 2, 2018

Sandra “Kay” Soper Migues, age 70, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018. Sandra was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was employed at Walmart #1088 in Biloxi and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Soper; and daughter, Christine Rusher. Survivors...

Sharron "Sherry" Marie Groue

Sharron "Sherry" Marie Groue

Mar 1, 2018

Sharron "Sherry" Marie Groue, age 62, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Sherry attended St. Martin High School. She loved all people, loved to talk, and loved her family. She also enjoyed fishing and gardening as well. She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Margie Groue, and her brother, or "bubby," Royal H. Groue,...

Vito Joseph Robbins

Vito Joseph Robbins

Mar 1, 2018

Vito Joseph Robbins, age 65, of Mobile, AL passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Mr. Robbins was born in 1952 to Charles Henry Robbins and Grace Juanita Robbins. He spent his life enjoying the hobbies of collecting shiny things, and gardening. Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his parents, Charles H. Robbins and Grace J. Robbins; and siblings, Eric...

Austin Alan Arnold

Austin Alan Arnold

Mar 1, 2018

Austin A. Arnold, Sr. 76, of Diamondhead, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born on January 4, 1942 in West, Mississippi. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi and remained an avid Rebel fan until the end. He retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline five years ago and was enjoying traveling to his favorite...

Debra  Kay Crawford Lawson

Debra Kay Crawford Lawson

Mar 1, 2018

Debra Kay “Kay” Crawford Lawson, 59, of Biloxi, MS danced into the arms of the Lord Thursday, March 1, 2018 in Biloxi. Kay was born August 7, 1958 in Natchez, MS to Joe and Bessie Davis Crawford. She received her ADN in Nursing from Southern Arkansas University and was employed as an RN with Claiborne Home Health. Kay was a...

Margaret "Nana" Filipich Soper

Margaret "Nana" Filipich Soper

Feb 28, 2018

Margaret “Nana” Filipich Soper, age 94, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Margaret was born in Biloxi on March 8, 1923. She grew up working in seafood factories. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church since 1985. She was the oldest living member of...

Brenda Lou Grimes

Brenda Lou Grimes

Feb 28, 2018

Brenda Lou Grimes, age 69, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in Gautier. Brenda was born February 26, 1949 in Pascagoula, MS to Ethel Mae Schmit and Tom Cherry Aldridge, Sr. She enjoyed gardening, yard work, and dog grooming. Survivors include her spouse, Winford Roland Grimes; her son, Steven Roland Grimes; her daughter-in-law and caregiver, Stacie Grimes; her grandchildren, Jaimie...

Audrey Weems Griffin

Audrey Weems Griffin

Feb 27, 2018

Audrey Weems Griffin, age 89, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Vancleave. Audrey was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her family was everything to her. She never once was too busy to give her love and support to family or friends. Audrey was an extremely hard worker. As a homemaker, her whole life was devoted to God and...

Anna Mae Leggett

Anna Mae Leggett

Feb 26, 2018

Anna Mae Leggett, age 75, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Ms. Leggett was born in Chandler, Arizona on April 30, 1942. She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe Leggett. Also holding a deep place in Ms. Leggett's heart was a faithful companion and pet, Cooter.

Freida  Guttierrez Marro

Freida Guttierrez Marro

Feb 26, 2018

Mrs. Freida Guttierrez Marro passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Marro attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy. She retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Marro was preceded in death by her husband, Raymon A. Marro; her parents, Louis and Louise...

Phi Van  Nguyen

Phi Van Nguyen

Feb 26, 2018

Phi Van Nguyen, age 48, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2018 and Friday March 2, 2018 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 12pm. Interment will follow at...

Keenan J Porche'

Keenan J Porche'

Feb 25, 2018

Keenan J. Porche’, Sr., age 54 passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 in Gulfport. Born in New Orleans, LA, Keenan has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 20 years. He was employed with John Fayard Moving and Warehousing for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Keenan J. “Bubba” Porche’, Jr; his...

William "Bill" Caldwell

William "Bill" Caldwell

Feb 25, 2018

Mr. William "Bill" Caldwell, age 75, of Latimer, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Caldwell was a native of Biloxi and a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962-1966. He was formerly employed with WLOX as an engineer, worked in the oil fields and clearing power lines. He...