Obituaries

Desiree Koenigs

Desiree Koenigs

Oct 31, 2015

Desiree Koenigs, 57, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015 at home surrounded by her family after struggling valiantly with liver complications. She is survived by five of her seven siblings, her two sons Johnny and Rustin Pearson, 8 grandchildren and her Godson. Desiree was born on December 2, 1957 in Rutland, Vermont to Pat and EL Lizana. She married the...

Herbert "Herb" Anthony Glavan

Herbert "Herb" Anthony Glavan

Oct 30, 2015

Herbert Anthony “Herb” Glavan, born March 25, 1930, passed away peacefully at his home in Biloxi on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the age of 85. First generation Croatian-American, trawl maker, father, pawpaw, great-grandfather and friend. He wore many hats mostly his beloved Notre Dame hat. The Point Cadet was Herb’s stomping grounds. Born and raised on Oak St., where...

Francis E. Anderson

Francis E. Anderson

Oct 30, 2015

Francis E. Anderson Mr. Anderson, 64, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015. He was a United States Army veteran. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held Friday, November 6, 2015 at 9:00am at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box...

Thomas  Pete "Tom"  Ferguson

Thomas Pete "Tom" Ferguson

Oct 29, 2015

Thomas Pete “Tom” Ferguson, age 42, died Thursday, October 29, 2015. Tom was a native of Biloxi and grew up in St. Martin. He was a 1991 graduate of St. Martin High School. He worked by his father’s side for 20 years in the family business as a mechanic and tow truck driver, which he enjoyed. He was an avid...

Ronnie "Lefty" Corso

Ronnie "Lefty" Corso

Oct 28, 2015

Ronnie “Lefty” Corso Mr. Corso, 76, lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Lefty was a United States Navy veteran and retired civil service worker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Corso and grandson, Hunter. He is survived his daughter, Tanya Corso Simmons; sons, Ronnie “Goat” Corso and Michael (Dana) Corso; brother, August Corso;...

Rebecca Yancey Adams Feder

Rebecca Yancey Adams Feder

Oct 28, 2015

Rebecca Yancey Adams Feder, Becky to her legion of friends and followers, departed this life October 28, 2015, after a short, sharp fight with cancer. Born in Biloxi in 1954, and raised in Ocean Springs by her parents, Andrew J. Adams, DDS and Celeste Elizabeth "Betty" Adams, she later attended Ole Miss where she met her future husband and life...

Terry "Turtle" Miller

Terry "Turtle" Miller

Oct 28, 2015

Terry “Turtle” Miller Sr., 67, passed away Oct. 28, 2015 in Biloxi, Ms. He was a long time worker at Ingalls Shipbuilding of Pascagoula Ms, where he later retired. He is preceded in death by his wife Janie Holt Miller, his Parents Enoch & Margarette Miller, brothers; Billy, Gerald & Tim Miller, sisters; Judy White & Betty Barefoot and step...

Joseph Albert Fabian

Joseph Albert Fabian

Oct 27, 2015

It is with great sorrow that we have to announce the death of Joseph (Joey) Albert Fabian, Jr. on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, after a very long battle for his life. He was the loving son of Nora Fabian. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Albert Fabian and his sister Helen Fabian. Joey is survived by His...

Sandra  Ann Lund  Westhart

Sandra Ann Lund Westhart

Oct 25, 2015

Sandra Ann “Lund” Westhart, age 70, of Ocean Springs, died Sunday, October 25, 2015. Sandra was born in Biloxi where she grew up on the Point and was the daughter of a local fisherman. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1962. She met her husband in Biloxi. They were married 37 years. She is preceded in death...

Casey Wayne Wells

Casey Wayne Wells

Oct 25, 2015

Casey Wayne Wells, age 62, a native of Moss Point, Mississippi and a resident of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Mr. Wells was born November, 25, 1952 in Moss Point, Mississippi, and had a saving faith in the Lord, Jesus Christ. He graduated from Moss Point High School and attended Mississippi College and Florida...

Harold D. Hudson

Harold D. Hudson

Oct 25, 2015

Harold D. Hudson, 76, of Perkinston, died Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Ocean Springs. He was a native of Woolmarket and retired from the Harrison County Road Department. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Hudson and Maudreet Migues; sister, Brenda Allen and granddaughter, Krystal Hudson. He is survived his daughter, Tami (Shawn) Hataway; sons, Harold P. Hudson,...

Betty Jean  Lytle

Betty Jean Lytle

Oct 25, 2015

Betty Jean Lytle, 86, passed away on October 25th, 2015 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Major Henry R. Lytle and son, Henry Mike Lytle. Betty is survived by her devoted son, Dennis Lytle, and daughter, Gina Vista Beaton, granddaughters, Tammie Baldos and Dede Lytle Buras, her grandsons, Michael Beaton and Chadwyck Beaton, her great...

Arthur Ray Bodin

Arthur Ray Bodin

Oct 24, 2015

Mr. Bodin, 85, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015 in D’Iberville. He was born and remained a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Fleur-de-Lis Society. He was a retired member of the UA...

Barbara  Battaya Lamey Montgomery

Barbara Battaya Lamey Montgomery

Oct 23, 2015

Mrs. Barbara Battaya Lamey Montgomery, age 80, of Latimer, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the coast. She enjoyed playing Bingo, Pokeno, going to Boomtown Casino and caring and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Cleve Lamey, Sr.; parents, Lucille and Joseph Battaya; son, Sherman Bourgeois;...

Robert "Buddy" W. Jones, Sr.

Robert "Buddy" W. Jones, Sr.

Oct 22, 2015

Robert W. “Buddy” Jones, Sr., 75, of Vancleave passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 in Gulfport. Buddy was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was totally devoted to his family. Buddy’s 5 seconds of fame came on October 7, 1957 while as a paratrooper...

Lois Baronich Majure

Lois Baronich Majure

Oct 22, 2015

Mrs. Lois Baronich Majure, age 89, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015, in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Poley M. Baronich and Thomas "Blue" Majure, parents, Edwin and Ida Bielkiewicz, sisters, Gloria Brouillette and Bernice Chatelain. Survivors include her brother, Stafford Bielkiewicz of Marksville, LA, two daughters, Barbara (Dr. Peter) Ackerman...

Russell Higginbotham

Russell Higginbotham

Oct 20, 2015

Mr. Higginbotham, 78, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 2:00pm at Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit one hour prior to service. Burial will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.

Barbara A. Toche

Barbara A. Toche

Oct 20, 2015

Ms. Barbara A. Toche, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, in Vancleave. Barbara was a lifelong resident of the coast. She enjoyed being with family, going to the beach, four wheeling and music. She attended Vancleave Assembly of God Church and had a big heart for animals. She was preceded in death by...

Stanley Clement  Dellenger

Stanley Clement Dellenger

Oct 20, 2015

Stanley Clement Dellenger, a lifetime resident of Biloxi and devoted husband and father, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, surrounded by his family. Stanley was born on August 16, 1931. He was married to his lifelong sweetheart Mary Evelyn (Anglada) Dellenger for 64 years. His life’s passions included trolling for Speckled Trout in Graveline Bayou, working with sheet metal,...

Thomas  Leo Kostmayer

Thomas Leo Kostmayer

Oct 19, 2015

Mr. Kostmayer, 72, died Monday, October 19, 2015. Mr. Kostmayer was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and a veteran of the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Kostmayer. Thomas is survived by his wife, Jennie C. Kostmayer; daughter, Katherine Kostmayer; son, Paul (Rachelle) Kostmayer; sister, Janet Vasterling and three granddaughters. Graveside services will be...