Obituaries

Daniel Keith Grantham

Daniel Keith Grantham

Nov 10, 2014

Daniel Keith Grantham, 62, 818 Bluewood Drive, Biloxi, MS 39532, passed away Monday, November, 10, 2014 at Keesler AFB Hospital in Biloxi, MS. Danny was born in Saint Mary’s Hospital in Brooklyn, NY on October 30, 1952, to Helena Grantham Wells of Philadelphia, PA. He was reared by his deceased grandparents, Daniel and Naomi Grantham Best and aunt, Mary Grantham...

Susan Brown

Susan Brown

Nov 10, 2014

Susan Brown, age 46, died Monday, November 10, 2014 in Gulfport. Mrs. Brown was sent from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home , 15th Street, Gulfport to Meadows Funeral Home, in Monroe, Georgia for services and burial.

Dick Troyer

Dick Troyer

Nov 9, 2014

Dick Troyer, 90, died Sunday, November 9, 2014. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Perez Waterhouse

Joyce Perez Waterhouse

Nov 9, 2014

Joyce Perez Waterhouse, 88, died Saturday, November 8, 2014, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, and had moved to North Carolina in 2013 after a period of declining health. However, when anyone asked her where she had moved from, she enthusiastically told them, “I’m from Biloxi, Mississippi.” She is preceded in death...

Sharon Annette Pinnix Tisdale

Sharon Annette Pinnix Tisdale

Nov 8, 2014

Sharon Annette (Pinnix) Tisdale of Gulfport passed away in Horn Lake, MS after a courageous battle with leukemia. She was a strong and caring person. She was born November 20, 1955 in Greenville, Mississippi. Sharon was baptized on May 19,1968 at the age of 14 at the Sunflower Community Church in Wiggins. She loved decorating cakes and wood carving, as...

Parcia Renee Nelson

Parcia Renee Nelson

Nov 8, 2014

Parcia Renee Nelson, 52, of Gulfport died Saturday, November 8, 2014 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, O’Neal Road is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Marie Drawdy

Barbara Marie Drawdy

Nov 7, 2014

Barbara Marie Drawdy was born March 20, 1941 in Ellisville, MS and passed away peacefully to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 7, 2014. She was a former accountant and real estate agent and business owner of the Frankalina Restaurant in Jesup, Georgia, until she moved to Biloxi, MS where she was co-owner of Country’s Boarding Kennel with...

Harry Paul Dronet

Harry Paul Dronet

Nov 7, 2014

Mr. Harry Paul Dronet, age 91, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, in D’Iberville. Mr. Dronet was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and D’Iberville. He was a World War 11 Veteran in Sub Marine Corp, the owner of City Auto Parts for 35 years in Biloxi and North Biloxi and was a lifelong member of Blessed...

Dorothy Arceneaux Harris

Dorothy Arceneaux Harris

Nov 6, 2014

Dorothy Arceneaux Harris, age 88, of Mobile, AL died Thursday, November 6, 2014. Dorothy was born in Biloxi where she remained a longtime resident. She was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle and a volunteer for HUD for a number of years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Ruth Arceneaux; and sisters, Rose Yelverton and Delores...

Tara Yvette Swope

Tara Yvette Swope

Nov 5, 2014

Tara Yvette Swope, 35, died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 in Vaiden, MS. Born in Johnstown, PA, Tara attended Penn State University and graduated from Mississippi State University in 2005 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. She worked for six years as a combat systems engineer for the Navy at Ingall’s Shipyard. Recently, Tara found her passion as a math teacher...

Harold Dean Atwood

Harold Dean Atwood

Nov 5, 2014

Harold Dean Atwood, Sr. (75), of Gulfport, Mississippi, died on Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2014, after a fierce fight with cancer. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, H.V. and Myrtle Valentine Atwood; and a brother, Jerry Atwood. Harold is survived by his dear wife of 45 years, the former Mary Nelda Pody (“Nelda”). He also leaves behind a...

Ruby H.  O'Neal

Ruby H. O'Neal

Nov 4, 2014

Ruby H. O’Neal, age 95, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, John O’Neal; parents, Abe and Grace Huffstickler, Sr.; sisters, Catherine Breland and Amy Lamere; brother, Abe Huffstickler, Jr.; great nephew, Jerry Pickich, Jr.; and great-great niece, Jillian Crochet. She is survived by her caregivers: great niece, Susan...

Christina L.  Anderson

Christina L. Anderson

Nov 4, 2014

Christina L. Anderson, 56, born February 10, 1958, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Ocean Springs on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. She was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1971 and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Edith Russell; and her husband, James Anderson. She...

Judy Ann Knuth

Judy Ann Knuth

Nov 3, 2014

Judy Ann Knuth, age 61, of Ocean Springs, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Judy was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was loved very much by her family. Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Knuth; parents, Vincent and Loretta Carroll; brother, Paul Carroll; sisters, Mary Delores and Thelma...

Russell Striker Hutchins

Russell Striker Hutchins

Nov 3, 2014

Russell Striker Hutchins, age 79, of Biloxi, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Russell was a resident of Biloxi for 8 years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Gulfport. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Pauline Hutchins; son, Jason Hutchins; his sisters; and his brothers. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Robinson Hutchins; daughter,...

Belinda Ruiz Zitko

Belinda Ruiz Zitko

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Belinda Ruiz Zitko, age 53, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Belinda was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School in 1978 and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nursing Program. She was a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her mother, Iona Smith...

Jessie Lynn Rogers

Jessie Lynn Rogers

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Lynn Rogers, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Jessie was a longtime resident of the coast. She was a military wife and traveled everywhere with her husband, finally settling in Ocean Springs for the past 40 years. Jessie was a member of the Eastern Star and was the secretary for about...

Joe Oquendo

Joe Oquendo

Nov 1, 2014

Joe Oquendo, 75, of Gulfport died Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport.

Mary  Martha Crawford

Mary Martha Crawford

Nov 1, 2014

Mary Martha Crawford, 84, of Long beach died Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Long Beach. Mrs. Crawford was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Gulf Coast most of her life. She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Beattie Monument Company where she was a bookkeeper. Mrs. Crawford was a member of...