Obituaries
James Howard "Jim" Flurry
Jan 1, 2018
James Howard “Jim” Flurry passed away Monday, January 1, 2018 at the age of 66. He was a lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS and worked at Chevron Refinery for 35 years. He retired as a Supervisor in 2011. He was an avid deer hunter and a member of the BBB Hunting Club in Shubuta County, MS. He was preceded in...
Lilly May Qualls
Dec 31, 2017
Ms. Lilly May Qualls, age 81, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Ms. Qualls was born on July 24, 1932 in Florida. Her interest was to worship the Lord. She loved to sing, fish and cook. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irwin Cumbie and Berty Mary Cumbie. She is survived by her loving husband, Buford Eugene...
John M. "Johnny" Venus
Dec 31, 2017
Johnny” Venus, age 84, of Gulfport passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Gulfport. Johnny was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He retired from Harrison County as a Safety Officer. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Marie Tootle;...
Edna Mae Iverson
Dec 31, 2017
Mrs. Edna Mae Iversen, age 96,of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Edna was born on October 8, 1921, in Elkhorn, Iowa, to Otto and Roxie Patersen. After high school Edna married Emery E. Iversen. Shortly after marriage they moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, where they resided for 70 years. Edna and Emery were married for...
Peggy Eley Brashier
Dec 30, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Eley Brashier, age 86, of Biloxi, MS, passed away in her home Saturday, December 30, 2017, surrounded by her children and caregivers. Peggy was born in Scooba, MS on August 31, 1931 where she graduated from Kemper County High School. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi, graduating with a degree in Home Economics in 1952. She was...
Michael Wayne Lee
Dec 30, 2017
Michael Wayne Lee age 54, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 from complications from a massive stroke suffered in October 2017. Michael was born at Keesler Medical center on December 29, 1963 and remained a Gulf Coast resident for most of his life. Michael served in the United States Navy for 4 years as an electronics technician. Upon leaving the...
Carl Lee Bordelon
Dec 30, 2017
Mr. Carl Lee Bordelon, age 76, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017 at his home in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bordelon was born on March 15, 1941 in Bordelonville, LA and attended Bordelonville High School. He was employed with Walle Corporation and worked as a machine/print operator for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Mr. Bordelon...
Suzanne Lee Strangi
Dec 30, 2017
Suzanne Lee Strangi, 83, of Biloxi, died Saturday December 30, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Strangi, known as “Sue” to her friends and co-workers, was lovingly known as “Mama Sue” to her family. She was born in Shreveport, LA while her father was stationed at Barksdale AFB. Sue moved with her family to seven different Air Force Bases during her...
William Henry Missey
Dec 29, 2017
William Henry Missey, 71, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in Alvin, TX. He was born November 23, 1946 to Juanita Flanigan Wilson, and from the age of six, was raised by John Dennis Wilson and Juanita Flanigan Wilson. He is a 1965 graduate of Copperas Cove High School in Copperas Cove, TX. He joined the Navy at the age...
Christian Doyle
Dec 28, 2017
Christian M. Doyle was born into the arms of heavenly angels on Thursday, December 28, 2017. He is survived by his parents, Chris and Whitney Doyle; brothers, Carter Michael Doyle and Cooper Mason Doyle; grandparents, Ken and Nina Rosskopf; and grandmother, Chrissane Ballard. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers the donations may be made to St. Jude...
Giap Minh Hoang
Dec 28, 2017
Mr. Giap Minh Hoang, age 59, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mr. Hoang was born in Vietnam and was a resident of the United States since 1981. He was a Commercial Fisherman in the Maritime Industry. He was a member of the Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church where he was a pianist and a member...
Sandra Elizabeth "Sandy" Bailey
Dec 28, 2017
Sandra Elizabeth "Sandy" Bailey, 70, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. Sandy was born in Gulfport and was a local Real Estate agent. Survivors include her son, Steven Horde; and two brothers, Willie Adams and Joe Adams. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. service, all...
Maryalice Fairbank Miner
Dec 28, 2017
Maryalice Fairbank Miner, affectionately known as Bubs to many (short for Bubbles), passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2017 and has been reunited with her beloved husband of 71 years, John H. K. Miner. Bubs, Bubbles, or Maryalice … by any name, was in love with life. She greeted each day with energy, enthusiasm and a commitment...
Gloria Dandridge Kelley
Dec 28, 2017
Gloria Dandridge Kelley, 90, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Gloria was born July 24, 1927 in Macon, Georgia. She lived in Senatobia, MS until going away to college. Gloria graduated from Ole Miss in 1949. She taught second grade in Gulfport for many years - first at West Ward and then at Pass...
Ellen Whetstone Hands
Dec 28, 2017
Ellen Whetstone Hands, age 62, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Ellen grew up in Biloxi, MS, in the home her father had built for his mother. Following the death of her husband, Ellen returned to her childhood home where she had many fond memories. Ellen’s parents were faithful members at the First Baptist Church in downtown Biloxi. It...
Maryalice Fairbank Miner
Dec 28, 2017
Mrs. Maryalice Fairbank Miner, age 92, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2018, from 10am~12 noon, with a 12 noon service, all at St. John's Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs, MS. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 228-875-1266.
Ronald Anthony Balius Sr.
Dec 28, 2017
Mr. Ronald Anthony Balius Sr., age 82, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, in Biloxi. Ronald was born on November 13, 1935 in Biloxi, MS to Floyd A. Balius and Otis Middleton Conway. He was a Drill Instructor, Motor Transport Officer and a Captain in the United States Marine Corps (RET). He also was employed by...
Lou Ethel Ishee Carter
Dec 28, 2017
Mrs. Lou Ethel Ishee Carter, age 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 in Columbus, MS. Mrs. Carter was born on September 2, 1927 in Stringer, MS. She was the Co-Owner of Carter Appliance Service. She loved to cook and catered numerous events. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. She was...
Amanda Claire Touchette
Dec 27, 2017
Amanda Claire Skinner Touchette, 32, of Lyman, passed away with family by her side at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport on Wednesday, December 27th, on the one year anniversary of the passing of her beloved Rebel Princess and General Leia Organa, aka Carrie Fisher (important information to those that knew her). She was born March 24, 1985 at Gulfport...
Donivan Eugene Thomas Jr.
Dec 27, 2017
Mr. Donivan E. Thomas Jr, age 67, of Ocean Springs, MS, died on Wednesday, December 27, 2017, with his family by his side. He worked many years alongside his dad on the Alaskan pipeline, offshore and Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was best known for his Mastery in Carpentry. He loved NASCAR, fishing, shooting pool, watching baseball and football games and his...
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