Obituaries

Richard  William  King

Richard William King

Apr 27, 2017

Mr. Richard William King, Sr., age 73, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Mr. King was born on September 21, 1943 in Biloxi, MS. He served as a Marksman in the US Army and was drafted to Vietnam. He worked at Barq’s Bottling Company and retired from Broome’s Grocery. He was a very generous man who helped so many...

Mary "Grandma" Barker

Mary "Grandma" Barker

Apr 27, 2017

Mary “Grandma” Barker, age 90 of Long Beach passed away Thursday April 27, 2017. She was born in Shubuta, MS and had been a resident of Long Beach since 1957. She was Baptist. Mary retired from Best Western on the beach in Gulfport after over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie W. Barker; a son,...

Shirley Leleaux Bilancich

Shirley Leleaux Bilancich

Apr 27, 2017

Shirley Leleaux Bilancich, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2016 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Bilancich was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. She was formerly employed with Electrik Maid Bakery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius A. Bilancich; her son, Frank Bilancich; her...

James  Keith  Johnson

James Keith Johnson

Apr 27, 2017

James Keith Johnson, age 63, of Saucier passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. James was born on February 28, 1954 in Biloxi, MS. He attended Ocean Springs High School and worked 35 years at R.F. Ederer Co. He was a lifelong fisherman and classical guitarist. He is preceded in death by his wife, Annie Marie Lott Johnson; and mother,...

Howard Van Johnson

Howard Van Johnson

Apr 26, 2017

Howard Van Johnson, 70, of Long Beach died Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Biloxi. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Bobbie "Cookie" Martin

Bobbie "Cookie" Martin

Apr 26, 2017

Ms. Bobbie Gene Martin, age 63, of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Bobbie was born August 11, 1953 to Geneva and Frank Waltman. She was born in Biloxi, MS and lived in Ocean Springs where she met and married Jack Martin. She was a long-time employee of M&M Bank. Her hobbies included photography and...

David L. Bethea

David L. Bethea

Apr 25, 2017

David L. Bethea, age 89, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. David was born in Bessemer, Alabama on April 5, 1928. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Jasper F. Bethea and Bessie Bethea; his sister, Eleanor Sloan; and his wife, Mildred Boatright Bethea. David's survivors include his three daughters, Kathleen Tosch of Ocean Springs, MS, Janet...

John Terry Seymour

John Terry Seymour

Apr 23, 2017

John Terry Seymour, age 68, of Perkinston died Sunday, April 23, 2017 in Hattiesburg. He was born in Delhi, LA to Theodore Roosevelt and Ella Seymour. He previously served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a truck driver and loved fishing and gardening. He was preceded in death by siblings, Pete Seymour, Benny Seymour, Mildred Seymour, and Donald...

Anthony W. "Tony" Davidson Jr.

Anthony W. "Tony" Davidson Jr.

Apr 23, 2017

Mr. Anthony W. "Tony" Davidson Jr, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Tony was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs. He served as Justice of the Peace, worked in the Ocean Springs School District and in banking for many years. He finished his career as the director of the Trent Lott International Airport....

David "Dave" William Ekedahl

David "Dave" William Ekedahl

Apr 23, 2017

David “Dave” William Ekedahl, 69, passed away April 23, 2017. Dave was born on April 12, 1948, in Rockford, Illinois to Uno T. and Gladys M. Ekedahl. Dave graduated from Guilford High School in 1966 and was a valued member of the Rockford Police Department for 33 years. Dave loved to fish and golf and truly enjoyed his second home...

Ruth Minnell Reeves Lewis

Ruth Minnell Reeves Lewis

Apr 22, 2017

Ruth Minnell Lewis, age 88, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in South Windsor, CT. She was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from the Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans in 1949. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, John E. Lewis Jr.; her parents, Margaret and Jack Shimkus; and her brother, Carl Short....

Robert Joseph Himmel

Robert Joseph Himmel

Apr 22, 2017

Robert Joseph Himmel, New Jersey transplant, tech fanatic, jokester, human GPS, life-long NRA member, and green-thumbed skeet shooting enthusiast, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017. Robert was the oldest living member of the "Coast Rifle and Pistol Club," and the last surviving member of his original New Jersey family. Robert was known to his friends and family as "Bob."...

Quet Thi Ha

Quet Thi Ha

Apr 21, 2017

Quet Thi Ha, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Visitation will be held in the stateroom at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, on Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm and on Friday, April 28, 2017 from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. On Saturday, April 29, 2017, a...

Herbert Eugene "Herb" Dye

Herbert Eugene "Herb" Dye

Apr 21, 2017

Herbert Eugene "Herb" Dye, 86, of Kiln, MS passed away Friday, April 21, 2017 in Gulfport, surrounded by his family. Herb was born in Vardaman, MS on June 8, 1930 to the late Lee Burnel Dye and Edna Hazel Williams Dye. He enjoyed fishing in his pond, working on his property and get togethers with family and friends. Herb was...

Robert Marion "Bob" Mitchell

Robert Marion "Bob" Mitchell

Apr 21, 2017

With his children by-his-side, Our Heavenly Father called from this life, his humble, dedicated and lifelong servant, Robert Marion “Bob” Mitchell, to eternal rest and life in His Kingdom, to join those who left before him on Friday, April 21st, 2017. Bob was born in Mobile, AL, and was raised in Ocean Springs as the second oldest of nine children....

Elizabeth "Betty" Berg Janssen

Elizabeth "Betty" Berg Janssen

Apr 20, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Berg Janssen, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Biloxi. Mrs. Janssen was born in Effingham County, IL. She was a resident of Buckley, IL, Biloxi, MS and Largo, FL. Most recently she lived at the Santa Marie Del Mar Apartments where she loved to play Bingo and Bunko with all of her friends....

Thomas Dean McMillan

Thomas Dean McMillan

Apr 20, 2017

Thomas Dean McMillan, age 76, of Biloxi died Thursday April 20, 2017 in Gulfport. Tom was born in Dallas, Texas and was a resident of the gulf coast for fourteen years. He was loved by all and adored by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, G.W. and Ruth McMillan; and a brother, Steve McMillan. He is survived...

Renee' Lynn Walker

Renee' Lynn Walker

Apr 20, 2017

Renee’ Sevel Walker passed peacefully from this life on April 20, 2017 at the age of 53. She is preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her brothers and sisters, Michael D. Sevel (Pam), Thomas T. Sevel (Kathy), Mitchell G. Sevel, Carol Sevel Montefusco (Jerry) and Michelle Sevel Kidd (Jimmy). She is also survived by...

Armond Carroll "Arnie" Gollott, Sr.

Armond Carroll "Arnie" Gollott, Sr.

Apr 19, 2017

Armond Carroll “Arnie” Gollott, Sr., 84, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Arnie passed away peacefully at Ocean Springs Hospital with his loving wife Anne at his side. He had battled pneumonia and other complications for several days. Arnie was born in Biloxi, MS on November 29, 1932 to C.F. and Alice Diaz Gollott. He has...

Veda Mae Bellew

Veda Mae Bellew

Apr 19, 2017

Veda Mae Bellew, age 82, of Long Beach passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Gulfport. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Long Beach. She loved her church and family and enjoyed crafts and yard sales. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Gray Bellew; and her mother, Ethel Clara McDowell. Mrs. Bellew is survived...