Obituaries

Richard Lamar Alawine

Richard Lamar Alawine

Jun 20, 2015

Richard Lamar Alawine, age 72, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 in Jackson. Visitation is Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 12:30 p.m. until 1;30 P.M. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. The graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Gulfport.

Kay "Bessie" Marie Moran  Joachim

Kay "Bessie" Marie Moran Joachim

Jun 19, 2015

Kay “Bessie” Marie Moran Joachim was born on February 20, 1937 in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of George M. Moran and Olga Moran. She passed away in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday, June 19, 2015. Mrs. Joachim was a native of Biloxi, MS, resided several years in Baton Rouge, LA and returned recently to the Gulf Coast. Kay is preceded in...

Alton P. Richard, Sr.

Alton P. Richard, Sr.

Jun 19, 2015

Alton P. Richard, age 84, died Friday, June 19, 2015 in Perkinston, MS. Mr. Richard is preceded in death by his wife. Margaret Richard. He is survived by his daughter, Kimberly Roark (Carl); sons, Alton Richard (Wendy), George “Donnie” Richard (Bonnie), Tommy Richard (Elaine), Bruce Richard, Lester Richard and Michael Richard (Cathy); sisters, Shirley Groue (Baby Al) and Gladys Schmier;...

Anna Maria Pack

Anna Maria Pack

Jun 18, 2015

Anna Maria Pack, age 78, of Gulfport passed away Thursday, June 18, 2015 in Gulfport. She was born in Ulm, Germany and lived there for nineteen years before moving to the United States. She met and married GI David Pack and moved to West Virginia. Mrs. Pack was preceded in death by her parents, Johanne and Magdalena Mair; and a...

Felix "Wil" Cantrell

Felix "Wil" Cantrell

Jun 18, 2015

Felix "Wil" Cantrell, born May 14, 1943 in Caldwell, Idaho passed away on June 18, 2015. Wil served in the Air Force during the Vietnam war. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding where he was a purchasing agent for 28 years. Wil loved and was dedicated to his church, Heritage United Methodist, where he was lovingly known as "the kid". He...

James A. Murray, Sr.

James A. Murray, Sr.

Jun 18, 2015

James A. Murray, Sr., 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2015 in D’Iberville. Mr. Murray was born in Biloxi to Myrtle Lee Murray and Joseph L. Murray. He lived in Ocean Springs his whole life and was married to Elizabeth Murray for 44 years. He started his career as an Ocean Springs fireman in August...

Eldon "Casey" Joseph Cazaubon

Eldon "Casey" Joseph Cazaubon

Jun 17, 2015

Eldon “Casey” Joseph Cazaubon, 93, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at home, while in the care of all those who loved him dearly. He was born on September 7, 1921 in New Orleans, Louisiana to parents Rene F. Cazaubon and Lucie Duclos Cazaubon. Cazaubon served his country honorably in the...

Captain Terry  O'Neil

Captain Terry O'Neil

Jun 16, 2015

Captain Terry O’Neil went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. You and T.J. will be missed very much. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Margy O’Neil; sons, Carey (Charlene) O’Neil, Garland (Andrea) O’Neil, Regis (Karen) Marren and Mark (Lee Ann) O’Neil; daughter, Rebeca O’Neil; brother, Frank (Peggy) O’Neil; 11 grandchildren; and...

John "Jake"  C. Fleming

John "Jake" C. Fleming

Jun 16, 2015

Born October 12, 1924 in New Augusta, MS, John C. “Jake” Fleming passed away June 16, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. Jake served in the Navy in World War II aboard the U.S.S. Spear, a minesweeper in the Pacific. He was a lifelong trucker hauling crude oil to fresh flowers for over three decades and called Vancleave, MS his home for...

Joyce V. Castor

Joyce V. Castor

Jun 14, 2015

Joyce V Castor, 94, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015 after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tullus R Castor, in 2007; her parents Bartholomew and Lillian Spotorno; five siblings; and two nephews, Jean and Duane Rousseau. She is survived by her daughters Victoria Stallard and husband David of Poquoson, VA and Catherine Ross...

Stephen  "Skeeter" Furney

Stephen "Skeeter" Furney

Jun 14, 2015

Stephen Anthony Furney also known as “Skeeter” passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the age of 62, surrounded by his family. Stephen was a lifelong resident of Harrison County. He was employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding as a First Class rigger for 19½ years. Then he was employed by the City of Biloxi in the Parks and Recreation Department for...

Travis Moseley Mallette

Travis Moseley Mallette

Jun 13, 2015

Mr. Travis Moseley Mallette, age 41, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2015, in Vancleave. Travis was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and graduated from Vancleave High School. He was employed as an operator for Manning Construction, always had a love for heavy equipment and always enjoyed his job. Travis was a loving and caring individual who...

Sheryl "WarmbreeZ" Pechawer

Sheryl "WarmbreeZ" Pechawer

Jun 12, 2015

Sheryl “WarmbreeZ” Pechawer, age 47, of Latimer, embarked on her new journey with God Friday, June 12, 2015. Sheryl was born in New York and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 25 years. She loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family...

Ray Anthony Simmons

Ray Anthony Simmons

Jun 12, 2015

Ray Anthony Simmons, age 64, of Biloxi, passed from this life on Friday, June 12, 2015. Ray was born in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He loved to sing and dance, but will be remembered as a terrific cook. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and an “all around great guy.” He was a self-employed...

Jessie Wallace Tanner

Jessie Wallace Tanner

Jun 11, 2015

Mr. Jessie Wallace Tanner, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Jessie was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was preceded in death by his sons, Jessie Tanner Jr, Robert Tanner and Anthony Tanner, his parents, Alice Jakins Tanner and James Tanner and brothers, George Tanner and Jimmy Tanner. Survivors include his wife,...

Stanley Max Gilbert

Stanley Max Gilbert

Jun 10, 2015

Stanley “Max” Gilbert, age 49, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, June 10, 2015. Max was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was of the Catholic faith. He was an U.S. Army Veteran and was employed with R.A. Lesso Seafood Inc. as Plant Manager. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting with his daughter. Max...

Arthur Baker

Arthur Baker

Jun 9, 2015

Arthur Baker, Jr., age 79, of Biloxi, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Arthur was a resident of Deer Island for 33 years, from 1936-1969. He was a fisherman in the Seafood Industry. He was of the Catholic faith and a Veteran of the US Army. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Eva Baker; and brothers, Fred...

Betty M. Price

Betty M. Price

Jun 9, 2015

Betty M. Price, 93, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Price was born in Murphysboro, IL and was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and a former member of the Keesler Officer’s Club. Mrs. Price served as a W.A.V.E. in the U.S....

Shane Michael Hutcherson

Shane Michael Hutcherson

Jun 9, 2015

Shane Michael Hutcherson, age 24, passed Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Shane was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He attended Biloxi High School and MGCCC. He served in the U.S. Army. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, working on cars, shooting guns, and playing video games. He loved to spend time with his family and friends where he was sure...

Joe  Earl  Brown

Joe Earl Brown

Jun 8, 2015

Mr. Joe Earl Brown, age 80, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, in Pascagoula. He was born in Magee, MS and was a lifelong resident of the coast. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Brown, daughter, Patricia Gonzalez, son, James Brown, two adopted sons, Jacob Brown and Cody Brown and two grandchildren, Valerie McDonald and Josh McDonald....