Obituaries

Theresa H.  Robinson

Theresa H. Robinson

Sep 24, 2015

Theresa H. Robinson, age 79, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015. Theresa was a devoted wife and mother. She was one of the founding members of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Woolmarket and an active member of Cursillo Movement of Catholic Diocese. She was a Girl Scout leader for 30 years and was a former board member of the local...

Mabel "Patti" Kennedy Bellman

Mabel "Patti" Kennedy Bellman

Sep 23, 2015

Mabel Kennedy Bellman, 91, was born April 1, 1924. . Better known as Patti, she was a part owner of Kennedy Engine Co., Inc. in Biloxi and attended work at Kennedy Marine, Inc. in Gulfport until her death. She graduated from Biloxi High School, attended Belhaven College for two years and graduated from the University of Alabama. She was a...

Bert Jenkins

Bert Jenkins

Sep 23, 2015

Memorial services will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday with visitation beginning at 3:00 PM at Heritage United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg for Bert Jenkins, 90, of Hattiesburg,MS, formerly of Gulfport. There will also be a Memorial Service at 6:00 PM Thursday, October 1, 2015 at the Bert Jenkins Gymnasium on the Gulfport High School Campus in Gulfport. He died...

John G. Hutto

John G. Hutto

Sep 23, 2015

Mr. John G. Hutto, age 54, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. John was a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 30 years. He was an avid sports fan and proud supporter of the Green Bay Packers. He was a loving husband, devoted father, a loyal son and a friend...

Raymond E. Dall, Jr.

Raymond E. Dall, Jr.

Sep 22, 2015

Raymond E. Dall, Jr., 54, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Raymond was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1975. He was a beloved brother and uncle. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond E. Dall, Sr. and Annie Mae Dall. Raymond’s survivors include his sisters, Deanna (Robert) Durham, Brenda (James)...

Norman Ray  Flurry

Norman Ray Flurry

Sep 22, 2015

Norman Ray Flurry, age 80, of Daisy Vestry, MS passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. Born in Pascagoula, he was raised in Daisy Vestry, and graduated from Mississippi State University as a petroleum geologist. He lived a rich and full life, traveling the world while working for Mobil Oil. He worked and...

Daniel "Danny" Verl Feranda

Daniel "Danny" Verl Feranda

Sep 21, 2015

Daniel "Danny" Verl Feranda, age 41, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 in Gulfport, Ms. Daniel was born in Biloxi, Ms. He attended D'Iberville High School and worked in construction and security in various Night Clubs, which he loved. He had a contagious smile with dimples that lit up the room and a huge heart! He loved his family and...

Ben Judson Kitchings

Ben Judson Kitchings

Sep 21, 2015

Dr. Ben Judson Kitchings of Long Beach went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 21, 2015. Dr. Kitchings was born in Forkville, Mississippi on December 31, 1930, and he was the fourth child of Atley Asher Kitchings and Marion Mudd Kitchings. Ben graduated from Mississippi College and married Ann Wharton Kitchings of Pass Christian on August 18,...

Robert Wayne Bakker

Robert Wayne Bakker

Sep 21, 2015

Robert Wayne Bakker, 62, died September 21, 2015, longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his father, Johan Bakker; sister, Rose Manning; brother, Danny Bakker. Robert is survived by his mother, Cecile Wieck Bakker, sister, Sandra Davis and brother, JohnnyBakker. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the D’Iberville Seniors Center, 10450 Lamey...

Earl "Bob" Twigg

Earl "Bob" Twigg

Sep 21, 2015

Earl “Bob” Twigg, age 85, of Gulfport died Monday, September 21, 2015 in Gulfport. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland. He was retired after 27 years from Keesler Air Force Base and was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rites and the Polish Star # 154 Masonic Lodge in Handsboro. He was preceded in death by second wife, Janet...

Theda "TeTe" Demoruelle Patronas

Theda "TeTe" Demoruelle Patronas

Sep 21, 2015

Theda “TeTe” Demoruelle Patronas passed away peacefully at Ochshner Medical Center in Kenner, LA on September 21, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1937 and was a lifelong resident of The Mississippi Gulf Coast. She worked at Buena Vista Hotel, The Commissary on Keesler Air Force Base, and her most recent employment was Walmart...

Robert W. "Packer" Bakker

Robert W. "Packer" Bakker

Sep 21, 2015

Robert W. “Packer” Bakker, 62, died Monday, September 21, 2015. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and member of ASGARD. Robert is preceded in death by his father, Johan Bakker, sister, Rose Manning and brother, Danny Bakker. He is survived by his mother, Cecile Wieck Bakker; sister, Sandra Davis and brother, Johnny Bakker. Graveside services will be...

Gregory Joseph Steiner

Gregory Joseph Steiner

Sep 20, 2015

Gregory Joseph Steiner, 68, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his home in Saucier, MS with his loving wife of 49 years Mary Ruth Steiner (Brinkman) by his side. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Rd. in Gulfport. Graveside service will follow at 2:15 p.m....

(Ret) Roger Gordon Bush

(Ret) Roger Gordon Bush

Sep 20, 2015

Col. [Ret.] Roger Gordon Bush, USAF 1935-2015 Gulfport Colonel [Ret.] Roger Gordon Bush, age 79, passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 20, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Octa and Jerry Bush, and his first wife, Suzanne Garner Bush. Roger was born in East St. Louis, IL, on December 9, 1935. He graduated...

John E. "Sonny" Balius

John E. "Sonny" Balius

Sep 20, 2015

Sonny Balius, 73, passed away September 20, 2015, with both of his daughters at his bedside. Sonny was born in Biloxi, MS. He was a retired welder and a member of the United Plumber & Pipefitters Association. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #6 where he held position of Commander and the American Veterans Post #13...

Dominic John Palmere

Dominic John Palmere

Sep 19, 2015

Dominic John Palmere stepped into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born on December 20, 1929, in Ravena, New York of immigrant Italian parents, he was a proud first-generation American. He served the country he loved by joining the Air Force during the Korean War, and always kept an American flag...

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny

Sep 19, 2015

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny, 80, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Gulfport. Mrs. Penny was a resident of Gulfport since 1968. She was a homemaker and a great mother. Mrs. Penny was of the Lutheran Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley James Penny; and her sister, Janet. Mrs. Penny’s survivors include her daughter,...

Donald C. Ganzy

Donald C. Ganzy

Sep 19, 2015

Donald C. Ganzy, 53, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Gulfport. Mr. Ganzy was a resident of Gulfport since 1990. He was an assistant chef at Boomtown Casino and he had a passion for building model cars. Mr. Ganzy was a loving father, brother and son who will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death...

Lavelle Mikolacjyck

Lavelle Mikolacjyck

Sep 18, 2015

Lavelle Mikolacjyck, 78, died September 18, 2015. She was born in Big Spring, TX and re-cently lived in Orange County, CA with her family. Lavelle worked 20 years for the Military Base Exchange in Biloxi. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Costa Mesa, CA and was very active. Lavelle enjoyed socializing with her friends at the...