Obituaries

Charles Randall Peck

Charles Randall Peck

Dec 15, 2015

Charles Randall Peck, age 62 years, died Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in Gulfport. Mr. Peck was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1998. He was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church. He was preceded in death by his father Robert McAneny Peck, his mother Jeanne Kay Ferguson Warmak and a...

Richard "Mack/Snapper" McNab, Ret. U.S.A.F

Richard "Mack/Snapper" McNab, Ret. U.S.A.F

Dec 15, 2015

Lt. Col. Richard "Mack/Snapper" McNab, Retired, U.S. Air Force, passed away on the 15th of December 2015 in Ocean Springs, MS at the age of 84. "Mack" was a loving husband to "Moosie", father, grandfather, great-grandfather, patriot, and friend to his nation, the world, his community, and to the thousands of persons whom he protected and came to know him....

Brenda Lynn Smith

Brenda Lynn Smith

Dec 14, 2015

Brenda Lynn Smith, 50, of Vancleave, MS went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015. Brenda was a lifelong resident of Jackson County. She currently worked at Ocean Springs Marine Mart and has worked with Kenny Dinero for 31 years, where she has extended family and friends whom she loved with all her heart. Brenda loved...

Ethel Sonnier Tirrell

Ethel Sonnier Tirrell

Dec 14, 2015

Ethel Sonnier Tirrell, age 88 of Gulfport died Monday, December 14, 2015 in Gulfport. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church where she was active in the Altar Society and choir. She was preceded in death by a son, David Tirrell; siblings, Danny Sonnier, Julius Sonnier, Harold Sonnier, and Sylvia Diaz; and her parents, Oleus and Dela Sonnier....

Donald  Bays

Donald Bays

Dec 13, 2015

Donald “Julio” Aubrey Bays, age 65, died Sunday, December 13, 2015. He was formerly employed in the casino industry. He is preceded in death by his son, Jason Bays. Survivors include his 2 stepsons, Jamie Wilson and Brandon Wilson; five grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m....

Charles Harry Cooper

Charles Harry Cooper

Dec 12, 2015

Charles Harry Cooper, age 83, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. He was born on November 14, 1932 in Poughquag, New York. He entered the U.S. Air Force in 1952 and served in Germany, where he met and married his beloved wife of 59 years, Margaret Adler. After serving his Country, Charles moved to Gulfport, Mississippi with Margaret and...

Dolly  Dimple Holder Smith

Dolly Dimple Holder Smith

Dec 12, 2015

Dolly Dimple Holder Smith, age 76, a native of Richton, MS and a lifelong resident of Vancleave, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Vancleave. She was a loving wife, mother and Granny who worked most of her life, but always cared for her family as if she was a stay at home mom. She...

Norris Wayne Sinigal

Norris Wayne Sinigal

Dec 12, 2015

Norris Wayne Sinigal, 53, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Mr. Sinigal was born in Ocean Springs Hospital and was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 30 years. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School Class of 1981. He was also a Veteran of the US Navy. He is preceded in...

Richard Lee Van Dusen

Richard Lee Van Dusen

Dec 11, 2015

Ricard Lee Van Dusen, age 77, of Gulfport died Friday, December 11, 2015 after a brief battle with leukemia. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Levi and Anna Van Dusen; brothers, Paul, Ward, and Gerald Van Dusen; sisters, Mary and Mildred. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet “Jan” Van Dusen; daughter, Tina...

Margaret Ella Mohler

Margaret Ella Mohler

Dec 11, 2015

Margaret Ella Mohler passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, in Ocean Springs after a brief illness. The daughter of Robert C. and Lydia Miller, Margaret was born in Ocean Springs, August 5, 1921. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1940 and served as business manager of the first yearbook published by Ocean Springs High School. Following the unexpected...

Charles L. Williams

Charles L. Williams

Dec 11, 2015

Charles L. Williams Sr. passed away at his home on December 11, 2015 surrounded by family. Charles was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on October 31, 1939 and moved to d’Iberville at the age of three where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a member of Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Churches. Charles was a graduate of...

Jerry A. Pickich

Jerry A. Pickich

Dec 11, 2015

Mr. Jerry A. Pickich Sr. of Biloxi died Friday, December 11, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Pickich was born and raised on Biloxi’s Back Bay. He was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church and the Slavic Benevolent Association. He is preceded in death by a son, Jerry A. Pickich Jr.; granddaughter, Jillian Crochet; parents, Albert and Stella Pickich Sr.;...

Charles L. Williams

Charles L. Williams

Dec 11, 2015

Charles L. Williams, 76, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Henry  Albert  Llado

Henry Albert Llado

Dec 9, 2015

Mr. Henry Albert Llado, Jr, age 76, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Mr. Llado was born in Biloxi on February 12, 1939 to Henry Albert Llado and Charlette Elder. He served in the Army National Guard and retired from Ingalls as a pipefitter supervisor. He was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus. Mr. Llado is preceded in death by...

James Reyburn Douglas

James Reyburn Douglas

Dec 9, 2015

Dr. James Reyburn Douglas, Sr. was born Nov. 24, 1922 in St. Louis, MO., the only child of Samuel and Anna Douglas. He died on Dec. 9, 2015, in the presence of his loving family. Jim served as Lt. Col in the Air Force Reserves and was Chief of Dental Services at the VA Hospitals in Gulfport and Biloxi. He...

Infant Jayden Able Hester

Infant Jayden Able Hester

Dec 9, 2015

Jayden Able Hester, 6 weeks old, passed away, Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Jayden was born in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Daniel McMillan and Howard L. Goff. Jayden is survived by his mother, Chelsea Ann Hester; brother, Eli Richburg; grandparents, David (Donna) McMillan; Alex Goff and Lisa Parker; great grandparents, Emelda Goff, Dalton and Dorothy...

Bura "B.C" Kelly

Bura "B.C" Kelly

Dec 8, 2015

Bura “B.C.” Kelly, age 88, of Loudon, TN passed away at River Oaks Assisted Living on December 8, 2015. B.C. was born in Stringer, MS, moved to Gulfport, MS in 1963. B.C. served in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War Time. B.C. was an electrician and proud member of IBEW Local # 903 for 42 years before surrendering...

Jason Everett Kostmayer

Jason Everett Kostmayer

Dec 8, 2015

Mr. Jason E. Kostmayer, age 40, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, in Biloxi. He was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident, graduating from Biloxi High School in 1993. He was Catholic and formerly employed with Pemco Naval Shipbuilders. Mr. Kostmayer was preceded in death by his father, Gary Kostmayer and grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Kostmayer;...

William  Campbell

William Campbell

Dec 8, 2015

Mr. William Campbell, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Mr. Campbell joined the Merchant Marines after High School and retired from the Air Force in 1949. He was an asbestos worker for 20 years. Upon his retirement he worked as a Golf Course Superintendent in the Biloxi area. He was an avid golfer. Mr. Campbell is...

Bura Clinton "B.C." Kelly

Bura Clinton "B.C." Kelly

Dec 8, 2015

Bura “B.C.” Kelly, age 88, of Loudon, TN passed away at River Oaks Assisted Living on December 8, 2015. B.C. was born in Stringer, MS, moved to Gulfport, MS in 1963. B.C. served in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War Time. B.C. was an electrician and proud member of IBEW Local # 903 for 42 years before surrendering...