Obituaries
Thomas Richard Morris
Mar 10, 2024
Thomas Richard Morris was born October 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN and died on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Biloxi, MS after a short illness.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Patti Lel), two stepsons, David and Stephen Crouch, 6 adored grandchildren and his brother, David Morris (Colleen Morris).
The family would like to thank The Blake of Biloxi...
Charles "Chuck" J. Amie
Mar 10, 2024
Charles “Chuck” J. Amie, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 in Mobile, AL. He was a long-time resident of Biloxi, MS.
He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Barbara Sue Amie; his father, Joseph Amie; mother, Zula Amie; sister, Vernelle Snyder; and granddaughter, Gabrielle Fleming.
Left to remember and cherish him are his daughters, Charlotte Abbenante...
Amy Ann Christian Baronich
Mar 10, 2024
Amy Ann Christian Baronich passed away Sunday, March 10th, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born December 20th, 1931 in Muskogee, OK.
She formerly resided in Biloxi, MS and Hot Springs Village, AR, but her heart was always in the mountains of Arkansas! She graduated from Biloxi High School and attended Whitworth College for Women in Brookhaven, MS. She was...
Charles Kistner Pringle
Mar 10, 2024
Charles “Chuck” Kistner Pringle, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi on March 10, 2024. A longtime resident of Biloxi, he was born in Avon Park, Florida, on May 13, 1931.
A devoted family man, Mr. Pringle is preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.V. Pringle; a brother, Vernon Pringle; and his son-in-law, Steve Brooks. He...
Mr. Robert Hershel Strickland
Mar 9, 2024
Mr. Robert Hershel Strickland, age 79, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
Mr. Strickland was born on October 20, 1944 in Georgia. He was a former resident of New Orleans, Louisiana. He was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 30 years. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired form the Hospitality...
Garry L. Clarke
Mar 8, 2024
Garry L. Clarke, age 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. There are no services scheduled. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Garry L. Clarke.
Wildon Charles "Sonny" Thornton
Mar 8, 2024
Wildon Charles “Sonny” Thornton passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 in Meridian, MS at the age of 69. Sonny was born in Biloxi, MS on September 14, 1954 and spent most of his life on the Point.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Kathleen Thornton; siblings, Alice Bowden and Fred Thornton Sr.; and grandson, Adam Thornton Jr.
He...
Marilyn Ann Weavers Scholz
Mar 8, 2024
Marilyn Ann Weavers Scholz, age 79, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born July 1, 1944 in Sheboygan, WI to the late Irwin Herman & Mary Sladky Weavers.
Marilyn grew up in the Dutch community of Cedar Grove, WI as the daughter of a dairy farmer. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning a...
Walter Laidlaw Chesman II
Mar 8, 2024
Walter Laidlaw Chesman II, aka “Chip or “Doc”, age 76, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Gulfport.
Walter was born on September 30, 1947 in Jacksonville, FL. He joined the U.S. Navy and also worked in public works at the U.S. Naval Home. Walter enjoyed fishing, football, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
He was preceded in death...
Kathy Lynn Sisk
Mar 8, 2024
Kathy Lynn Sisk, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Gulfport.She was born on October 20, 1958 in Aberdeen, MS to Brenda and James Seymore.Kathy is survived by her spouse, Ronnie Sisk; her children, Michael Lashbrook, Jimmy Lashbrook and Russell Lashbrook; and her siblings, Vickie Craton and Joann Seymore.Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport...
Jeffery Lyndale Taylor, Jr.
Mar 7, 2024
Jeffery Lyndale Taylor Jr. was born on June 18,1998, to Carrie Bell and Jeffery Lyndale Taylor Sr.
Jeffery was a man of all trades from mechanics to entrepreneur, chef, and so so much more. His hobbies included playing video games and wrapping vehicles. He also loved trying new things anytime he could.
He is survived by his mother and father, Carrie D....
Dennis Raymond Van Acker
Mar 7, 2024
Dennis Raymond Van Acker of Ocean Springs, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at the age of 77.
The Van Acker family moved in February of 1962 from McCord AFB in Tacoma, Washington to Biloxi, Mississippi. Dennis attended Biloxi High School where he played football and met his future wife, Rosemary Brochard. He graduated as a Biloxi Indian in 1964. He...
Dr. Lafayette Maynard
Mar 6, 2024
Lafayette “Lafe” Maynard, PhD, departed this life and proceeded to the next adventure on March 6, 2024, just shy of his 94th birthday. Born in Cochran, Georgia on March 15, 1930, Lafe grew up on a farm with a lively bunch of siblings comprised of five younger brothers and one younger sister. Lafe had an intense curiosity and an ongoing...
Avenel Faith Todd
Mar 5, 2024
Avenel Faith Todd, affectionately known as Miss Todd, Auntie Avi, Grandma, Todd-oh and Mom, from Jamaica, New York and Biloxi, MS, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Louisiana.
She was born in Jamaica, W.I. to Cyril Todd and Camera Lindsey-Todd. She attended Old Harbour Primary and Secondary schools. She loved crafts, cooking, flowers and tending to her grandchildren’s needs.
Miss Todd...
Dolores Louise Melendy
Mar 5, 2024
Dolores Louise Melendy left this earth on Tuesday, March 5 2024. She was born February 4, 1946 in New Orleans LA to Hubert Roche and Rosetta Glynn.
She was a beloved Wife of Ronald Melendy and a mama to Stacy, Ronald Jr, Tamatha, June, Deana & Michael. She was a nana to Sarah, Ali, Amna, Bilal, Megan, Kevin, Ashley, Quentin, Trista, McKinley,...
David Arthur Walker
Mar 5, 2024
David Arthur Walker, of Perkinston, went to be with the Lord Jesus on March 5,2024, after a short illness.He was born in St Louis, he attended Salem Lutheran grade school , Lutheran high school, and Rankin Technical College. He spent his working years in the hardware business.David was a member of Northwood Church. As a child he participated in the...
Arunee "Ann" Romero
Mar 5, 2024
Arunee “Ann” Romero, 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Biloxi.
She was born on May 2, 1938 in UdonThani, Thailand. She completed high school and was employed in food service.
Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Dara Duriyapraneet; a sister, Ratchanee (Cat) White; and a granddaughter Maddilynn Simmons.
She is survived by her...
Raymond Allen Hartmann
Mar 4, 2024
Raymond Hartmann, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Mr. Hartmann was a veteran who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a loving father and spouse.
Mr. Hartmann was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hartmann; parents, Walter and Fern Hartmann; and siblings, Shirley O'Dell and Nancy Welker.
Survivors...
Anthony Joseph Pickich
Mar 4, 2024
Anthony “Joey” Pickich went peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on March 4th, 2024. We know he was greeted by the ones he missed most and loved dearly, his mom and dad. We will miss the fun times and laughs we had with our dad dearly, but knowing he is healed in Heaven is the greatest feeling in...
Beth Ann Bourg Hansen
Mar 4, 2024
Beth Ann Bourg Hansen passed away suddenly at her home on March 4, 2024, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 81. She was born on March 25, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Beth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Daniel Thomas Hansen Sr.; her children, Daniel "Danny"...
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