Obituaries

Charles Noble Hooper, US Navy Ret.

Charles Noble Hooper, US Navy Ret.

Feb 4, 2016

Cdr. Charles “Chuck” Noble Hooper, US Navy Retired, 82, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Thursday February 4, 2016 at the Hospice Ministries Center, Ridgeland, MS. Chuck was the son of the late Sidney Hooper and Catherine Watson, born in Philadelphia, PA. He was a former resident of Lakehurst, NJ and Groton, CT. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Gloria  Kirby Kay

Gloria Kirby Kay

Feb 3, 2016

Gloria Kirby Kay, 76, passed away February 3, 2016, a native of Bogalusa, LA. She resided in Kiln, MS and Baton Rouge, LA. Gloria was a very family oriented and fun loving Christian woman. She was a graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University, where she received her Master degree in Physical Education and her minor in English. Gloria was the Southeastern...

Jack K. Lee

Jack K. Lee

Feb 2, 2016

Jack K. Lee, 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Lee was a native and former resident of New York and a resident of Ocean Springs for 25 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Eastman Kodak Corporation. Mr. Lee was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church...

George Arthur Booth

George Arthur Booth

Feb 1, 2016

George Arthur Booth, age 58, from Biloxi, passed away February 1, 2016 at his home after his two-year struggle with cancer. George was a native of Biloxi. Many friends from the neighborhood will remember the Hover Craft he and his father built. George’s family were active members of the Biloxi Yacht Club where George was an avid sailor. He attended...

Joseph B. Storey

Joseph B. Storey

Feb 1, 2016

Joseph B. Storey, Jr., age 70, died Monday, February 1, 2016 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St., Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

James W. Collier, Jr.

James W. Collier, Jr.

Feb 1, 2016

Mr. James W. Collier, Jr. of Ocean Springs, MS, age 72, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, with his family at his side. He was born on September 9, 1943 in Lexington, KY to Frances Baskett Collier and James William Collier, Sr. Jim received an M.B.A. from Murray State University and an M.A. from Webster University. He earned his...

Robert  "Bobby" Lawrence Mills

Robert "Bobby" Lawrence Mills

Feb 1, 2016

Robert "Bobby" Lawrence Mills, 69, passed away on February 1, 2016. He was born in Biloxi, MS and a resided in Gulfport, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thurman Mills and Lillian Ladnier Mills and his brothers, Everett Redman and Anthony Lynn Mills. Bobby is survived by his brothers, Shannon Lee Mills, Michael Wayne (Kala) Mills...

Adam  Mahmood

Adam Mahmood

Jan 31, 2016

Adam Mahmood, 27, of Biloxi, November 18, 1988 to January 31, 2016, died peacefully at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans after a 16 year courageous battle with liver disease and five liver transplants. Adam was a brave man and hero to all who knew him. His love of life, strength of character and willingness to confront numerous medical challenges were...

Thomas "Tommy"  Troy  Ferguson

Thomas "Tommy" Troy Ferguson

Jan 30, 2016

Tommy Ferguson, 66, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. He was born and raised in St. Martin and graduated from St. Martin High School. In his younger years, he joined the Army and later became a part of the National Guard. He served as deacon at First Baptist Church of Biloxi. Tommy owned and operated Ferguson's Automotive for over...

Lena Penton

Lena Penton

Jan 30, 2016

Lena Penton, 68, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016. She was born in Biloxi, where she was a longtime resident of Point Cadet. She worked many years in the seafood industry. She loved fishing, crafting and spent many hours researching genealogies. Her greatest joy came from her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Clint Fulton Sr.

Clint Fulton Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Mr. Clint Fulton, Sr., age 85, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, in Ocean Springs. Clint was born in Newton County, MS and was a veteran of the US Army. He was the owner/operator of Clint Fulton and Son Tire Service for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Dell Fulton. Survivors...

Infant William Ly

Infant William Ly

Jan 30, 2016

Infant William Ly Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 9:00am at D'Iberville Memorial Park.

Helen  Jones  Gill

Helen Jones Gill

Jan 30, 2016

Helen Jones Gill, age 89, died Saturday, January 30, 2016. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Please contact the family for details.

Leonard A. Collins

Leonard A. Collins

Jan 28, 2016

Leonard A. Collins was born in Biloxi, MS on October 23, 1930 and died peacefully on Thursday, January 28, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Collins Sr. and Augustine O'Donnell Collins, his brothers and their wives, William J. Collins Jr.(Dorothy), Francis X. Collins, Joseph O. Collins (Dorothy) and Paul J. Collins....

Gregory D. Broussard

Gregory D. Broussard

Jan 28, 2016

Gregory D. Broussard, 61, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on January 28, 2016 from a short battle with cancer. Greg was born in Biloxi and raised on the “point”. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1972, and attended the Police Academy in Jackson. After years of working for the Biloxi Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and as a...

Rosalie "Rose" Haley

Rosalie "Rose" Haley

Jan 27, 2016

Rosalie “Rose” Haley, age 71, of Gulfport lost her battle with cancer Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was born in Greenville, Illinois and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1971. She was a member of Orange Grove Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Greenville College and was a former teacher. She enjoyed spending time with her friends...

Agnes Yancey Moore Ball

Agnes Yancey Moore Ball

Jan 27, 2016

Agnes Yancey Moore Ball was born on June 24, 1926 in Tippah County, MS. Mrs. Ball departed this life in the presence of our dear Lord on January 27, 2016, at the age of 89 years. Agnes is survived by six children and stepchildren, Gary Moore (Renee) of Woolmarket, Rev. Rick Moore (Kathy) of Kiln, Cathy Moore Johnson (Kent) of...

Gloria  Migdol Gensler

Gloria Migdol Gensler

Jan 27, 2016

1934-2016 Gloria Migdol Gensler, 81, of Biloxi, MS died on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 in Biloxi. Gloria was married to the late Marvin Gensler, of Biloxi. She is survived by her daughters, Susan (Mason) Davis of Marietta, GA and Shari Moss of Atlanta, GA; brother, Stuart Migdol; and granddaughter, Bonnie Lindberg of Huntsville, AL. A ceremony service will be held...

Ruffus Leonard Medley

Ruffus Leonard Medley

Jan 26, 2016

Ruffus Leonard Medley, 87, of Ft. Worth, TX passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Ft. Worth. Ruffus was born July 3, 1928 in Iuka, MS to Daniel and Quilla Medley. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 22 years of service and a member of the Northside Church of the Nazarene in Ft. Worth....

Ruffus Leonard Medley

Ruffus Leonard Medley

Jan 26, 2016

Ruffus Leonard Medley, age 87, died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in Ft. Worth, TX. Funeral Services will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Friday, January 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm. Friends may visit from 11:00 am until service time. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.