Obituaries

Willis Michael Cassidy

Willis Michael Cassidy

Apr 19, 2017

Willis Michael Cassidy, Jr. age, 75, of Saucier died Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Private service. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements

Julia "Nita" Lamey

Julia "Nita" Lamey

Apr 18, 2017

Julia Bernita “Nita” Lamey, age 53, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Biloxi. Nita was born on June 29, 1963 and was from the Latimer Community. She lived at the Biloxi Community Homes. She was preceded in death by her parents D.W. and Mabelle Lamey. Survivors include her three brothers, Donnie (Julie) Lamey, Terry (Gina) Lamey, and Royce...

Cynthia Gail Wilkinson

Cynthia Gail Wilkinson

Apr 18, 2017

Cynthia Gail Wilkinson, age 57, died Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Biloxi. Cynthia was born in Elmira, New York and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. She served fourteen years in the U.S. Air Force as a registered nurse and enjoyed photography, crafts and jewelry making. Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond L. Wilkinson,...

Stanhope Felix Hopkins

Stanhope Felix Hopkins

Apr 17, 2017

Stanhope Felix Hopkins passed away Monday, April 17, 2017, peacefully at his home in Pass Christian, MS. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 70 years, Ann Blanche Springer Hopkins. They raised four (4) children, Stanhope Felix Hopkins, Jr. (Sheryl), Martha Vance Hopkins Feldman (Richard), Peter Hyde Hopkins (Jean), and Marian Gayle Hopkins Verlander (Kenneth). They have...

Anthony David Brunetti

Anthony David Brunetti

Apr 16, 2017

Anthony David Brunetti, age 12, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Biloxi. A Memorial Service will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 7:00 pm. Friends may visit from 6:00 pm until service time.

Jack W. Martin

Jack W. Martin

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Jack W. Martin, age 65, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Ocean Springs. Jack was born on September 12, 1951, to Arthur Martin and Pauline Vantlin. He was born in Lawrenceville, IL and later moved to Ocean Springs where he married Bobbie "Cookie" Page. Jack worked in the construction trade as a foreman and...

Willie Elmond Barnes

Willie Elmond Barnes

Apr 14, 2017

The early evening sun streaking across Buzzard Lake, set in motion a blaze of glory at Johns Bayou, Ward Bayou, Sumrall Bayou, Moon Lake and Rodgers Bend, and in an instant, paused, to note the absence of the pulse of Willie Elmond Barnes. On Friday Evening, April 14th, 2017, Elmond Barnes slipped the bonds of earth quietly, surrounded by family...

Gene Gray Arnn

Gene Gray Arnn

Apr 14, 2017

MSgt Gene Gray Arnn USAF Retired, age 87, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. Gene was a resident of Biloxi since 1963. He served in the Air Force for twenty years and retired at Keesler Air Force Base. He was the owner of Arnn's TV Sales and Service in D'Iberville for over twenty years. Gene is preceded in death by...

James M. "Jim" Rose

James M. "Jim" Rose

Apr 13, 2017

James M. "Jim" Rose, age 67, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Formerly of St. Augustine, Florida, Jim has been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past twenty-five years. He owned and operated Color World Painting with his son, Tim Rose. Jim enjoyed all aspects of Coast living. Jim is preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and...

Margaret Leslie Perkins

Margaret Leslie Perkins

Apr 13, 2017

Margaret Leslie Perkins, age 93, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. Margaret was born in Amsterdam, Holland. She was a longtime resident of Satellite Beach, Florida and a resident of the Gulf Coast since 2012. She was a loving wife and mother. Margaret is preceded in death by her son, Robert Perkins. Margaret's survivors include her husband of seventy-three years,...

Daniel D. "Danny"  Guice, Sr.

Daniel D. "Danny" Guice, Sr.

Apr 13, 2017

Daniel D. “Danny” Guice Sr., who devoted a lifetime of distinguished public service to his beloved City of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, died in his sleep Thursday, April 13, 2017 at his home in Biloxi. He was 92. Mr. Guice had the distinction of holding office in all three branches of Mississippi government – executive, legislative and judicial...

Hilda S. Fiorenza

Hilda S. Fiorenza

Apr 12, 2017

Hilda S. Fiorenza, age 91, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017. Hilda was born August 3, 1925 in Tylertown, Mississippi to Luther Burns Stewart and Dessie Yvonne Alexander. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luigi C. Fiorenza; son, Nicholas "Nick" Fiorenza; two brothers, John Stewart and Ephraim Stewart; three sisters, Nelma Beets, Dorothy Uchello, and Aimee Martin. It...

Eugene Fancher

Eugene Fancher

Apr 12, 2017

Eugene Fancher, age 87, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Eugene was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and was a member of the St. John Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean conflict on the USS Palau and a volunteer with the Biloxi VA,...

Kathleen  Ann Murphy Hebert

Kathleen Ann Murphy Hebert

Apr 12, 2017

Kathleen Ann Murphy Hebert, 78, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Mrs. Hebert was born in New Orleans, LA, and had been a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Cathedral where she was a member of the Altar Society. She was a member of Young Matrons, and Derby Sutters. She graduated...

Beatrice Philmon Sasser

Beatrice Philmon Sasser

Apr 11, 2017

Beatrice Philmon Sasser, age 97, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Beatrice was born March 12, 1920 in Blakly, Georgia to Lizzie and Jesse Philmon. When she was born, her brother ran to the school bus shouting, "Mama had a baby girl and named her 'Bed Mattress!'" She won many awards with bowling. She was also...

Vernabel Mae Crane

Vernabel Mae Crane

Apr 11, 2017

Vernabel Mae Crane, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Vernabel was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, MS and resided at Bay Cove Assisted Living. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crane. Survivors include two neices, Janet Hunt and Karen (Robert) Rodgers; nephew, John (Betty) Werkau, who loved and cared her like she was...

Juliet  Trochesset Winslow

Juliet Trochesset Winslow

Apr 11, 2017

Juliet Trochesset Winslow, 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Juliet was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was active with the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer where she served on the Altar Guild for 35 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, Noel Don Winslow; parents, Pierre and Stella Trochesset; and brother,...

Linda Willese Burges Shaw

Linda Willese Burges Shaw

Apr 10, 2017

Linda Willese Burges Shaw, age 70, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her home in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Oxford, MS to Rufus and Mildred (Walter) Burges and was the second of three children. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, James Alvah Shaw. She is survived by her daughters, Allison Elaine and Virginia...

Ralph Amat

Ralph Amat

Apr 10, 2017

Ralph Amat, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. Ralph was born in Brooklyn, NY. He lived in Biloxi, MS the past year and lived in New Orleans, LA for the past fifty years. He served in the USMC and was a Merchant Marine. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Rafeal Amat and Virginia Colen; and...

Mildred Boatright Bethea

Mildred Boatright Bethea

Apr 10, 2017

Mrs. Mildred Boatright Bethea, age 89, died Monday, April 10, 2017, at her home in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bethea was born on April 8, 1928, in Harper, Texas. She loved to exercise, walking, biking and running and taught an exercise class at First Baptist Church in Biloxi for many years. She was active helping her elderly friends in the neighborhood...