Obituaries
Ora Ward Wilson
Jan 9, 2017
Mrs. Ora Mae Ward Wilson, age 91, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017. Mrs. Wilson was born on March 21, 1925 and was a homemaker. She loved being outside and spending time with her family. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph,...
Leroy A. Carron
Jan 8, 2017
Leroy A. “Lee”, “Slick” Carron, 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Gulfport. Lee was a native of Bloomsdale, MO, a USAF Retired Vietnam Veteran and a retired U.S. Postal Service worker. He was of the Catholic faith. Lee loved life and lived it to the fullest. He was loved by all and he never met...
Ronald Edward Tocco
Jan 8, 2017
Ronald Edward Tocco, 56, of Gulfport died Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulport in charge.
Emerson Newton Harris
Jan 8, 2017
Emerson Newton Harris, born on March 21, 1935 –died on January 8, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Patrick Harris and Margaret Martin Harris, his step mother, Dorothy Hendricks, a brother, Walter Harris, Jr., a son, Emerson Newton Harris, Jr., and a granddaughter, Mary Lauren Harris. He is survived by his daughter, Ashley H. Williams (Burney),...
Karen Elaine Swartz Reid
Jan 7, 2017
Karen Elaine Swartz Reid, 55, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. Karen was born in Waynesville, MO on October 8, 1961. She was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and formerly worked as a Casino Technician. Survivors include her loving husband, Gary Reid; mother, Delores Reedy; daughters, Angela Danner and Amanda Josette Reid; son, Gary...
Joseph Robert Thornton
Jan 7, 2017
Joseph Robert Thornton III, age 84, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017. Joe was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 21, 1932. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, Mississippi. He and his wife were founders/operators of the Southern Sports Fishing, Inc., Due South Fishing Club, Inc., Southern River Estates, Coastal Cruise Line, and former owners of The Factory...
Lt. Col. Robert C. Buchanan, U.S. Army, Retired
Jan 6, 2017
Lt. Col. Robert C. Buchanan, U.S. Army, Retired, 95, from Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 6, 2017 surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Estuko (Esta) of Biloxi. He was born on April 5, 1921 in Roselle Park, NJ to Bertha Marie (Majestat) and Wilbur T. Buchanan. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Gordon Eli Koehler
Jan 5, 2017
Mr. Gordon Eli Koehler, age 84, of Vancleave, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Mr. Koehler was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a small engine mechanic and worked for Bud’s Mobile Homes for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Julia...
Leslie "Les" Newcomb
Jan 5, 2017
Leslie “Les” Newcomb, 85 of Long Beach died Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born in Blue Mountain, MS and was a longtime resident of the Coast. After graduating from University of Mississippi with a few bachelor degrees, one of which was in Chemistry, Les joined the Masonite Corporation and held two patents for innovative inventions. Realizing his passion for...
Louis M. "Rusty" Beasley
Jan 3, 2017
Louis M. "Rusty" Beasley, 61, of Long Beach died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Gulfport. Private service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral 15th St., Gulfport is in charge.
Helen Louise Gartman Ross
Jan 2, 2017
Helen Louise Gartman Ross, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, closed her eyes for the last time on Monday, January 2, 2017, and joined her husband “Sonny” in God’s kingdom. Helen’s life was dedicated to her husband and her family, the greatest joys in her earthly journey. Born to Lehwmon and Thelma Gartman on May 11, 1932, she was...
Lillie Cruso Lancon
Jan 2, 2017
Lillie Cruso Lancon, age 94, was called home to be with her Lord Monday, January 2, 2017, surrounded by her large and loving family. She was born on Seymour Lane on Point Cadet, in Biloxi to the late William "Bill" and Lillie Toche Cruso. She grew up in a seafood family business (Cruso Canning Co.) where she also worked. Her...
Susan Diane Shannon Fearnley
Jan 2, 2017
Susan Diane Shannon Fearnley, age 64, of Gulfport died Monday, January 2, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a graduate of Long Beach High School. She was Catholic. Mrs. Fearnley was a retired Deputy Tax Collector for Harrison County Tax Collector’s Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Raymond Fearnley; and a...
Boise Ray "Skip" Butterfield, Jr.
Dec 30, 2016
Boise Ray “Skip” Butterfield, Jr., 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in Biloxi. Skip was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Our Lady of Fatima and Nativity BVM parishes. Skip was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. He was a member of the board for the MS...
Dona Lucille Agnelly
Dec 29, 2016
Dona Lucille Prudhomme Agnelly, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed into peace surrounded by family on December 29, 2016. Mrs. Agnelly was the daughter of Gilbert and Vivian Prudhomme of Opelousas LA. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Mr. Bruce Agnelly (2008) and 5 sisters. Mrs Agnelly has fought a valiant battle with...
Albert Jacob Franzen
Dec 29, 2016
Albert Jacob Franzen, age 87, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Mr. Franzen was born in Mansfield, OH and was a resident of Biloxi, MS since 1971. He joined the United States Air Force in 1947 and served his country for 27 years until his retirement in 1974 as a SMSGT. He later retired from the Engineering...
Robert E. "Jack" McCormick
Dec 29, 2016
Robert E. “Jack” McCormick, 93 of Gulfport died Thursday, December 29, 2016. Service Monday 1/9/2017 Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Burial at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Karen Faye DeLatte
Dec 28, 2016
Karen Faye DeLatte, 60, of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Wiggins. Karen was born February 24, 1956 in Gretna, LA to Clarence and Anne DeLatte. She was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 20 years. Karen was a devout Christian and a caregiver to human kind, as exemplified in her religious...
Harry Prentiss Sneed,
Dec 27, 2016
Harry Prentiss Sneed joined his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Gibson Sneed, on December 27th, 2016. He was born in Asheville, NC on August 18, 1925. Growing up in New Orleans as the son of a state appointed Judge provided him with a unique vision of life, politics, and humor. Joining the Army at age 17, he served in...
Patricia Ann Owen McGuire
Dec 26, 2016
Patricia Ann Owen McGuire, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on December 26, 2016 into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and the canines of Campbell Drive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl D. and Audrey Owen. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert “Bob”...
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