Obituaries

Robert J. Daniel

Robert J. Daniel

May 23, 2014

age 70, died Friday, May 23, 2014 in Gulfport. He was sent from BRADFORD O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport, to Hulett-Winstead in Hattiesburg. (601) 582-1571.

Kenneth L. Adcox

Kenneth L. Adcox

May 22, 2014

Kenneth L. Adcox, 65, of Waveland died Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Biloxi. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport, in charge of arrangements. 865-0090

Donald M. "Donnie" Nichols, Sr.

Donald M. "Donnie" Nichols, Sr.

May 22, 2014

Donald M. “Donnie” Nichols, Sr., 63, passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1994. Donnie was a United States Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam Conflict. He previously worked in sales and the hospitality industry. Donnie was an avid fisherman, enjoyed the outdoors and loved...

Gary Charles Kostmayer

Gary Charles Kostmayer

May 22, 2014

Gary Charles Kostmayer, 65, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Kostmayer was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He served in the Air National Guard in Gulfport and was employed with the U.S. Postal Service as a Postal Clerk for 38 years. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Dr. Robert  S. Holgate

Dr. Robert S. Holgate

May 22, 2014

Dr. Robert S. Holgate, age 77, of Biloxi, MS, slipped away Thursday, May 22, 2014, in Biloxi. Dr. Holgate was born April 30, 1937, in Bronxville, NY, to the late Fred B. and Mary Margaret Holgate. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Holgate. He had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1992. He...

Raymond "Ray" Woodrow Marks

Raymond "Ray" Woodrow Marks

May 21, 2014

Mr. Raymond Woodrow Marks, age 76, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Ray was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a Retired USAF MSgt and retired from civil service as an instructor at Keesler Air Force Base. He married the love of his life, Lois E. Rayborn, in East Gary,...

Douglas Scott Ellzey

Douglas Scott Ellzey

May 21, 2014

Douglas Scott Ellzey, Sr., age 64, of Biloxi, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Douglas was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was of the Catholic faith, a U.S. Navy Veteran and enjoyed sailing. He was a motorcycle enthusiast. He enjoyed racing, rebuilding and riding motorcycles. Douglas is preceded in death by his parents, Jerry and Shirley...

Maxine R. Jackson-Sanders

Maxine R. Jackson-Sanders

May 21, 2014

Maxine R. Jackson-Sanders, age 84 of Saucier died Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Gautier. Ms. Jackson –Sanders was the Mother of five and the Grandmother of thirteen. Ms. Jackson-Sanders was a native of Whidbey Island, WA where she resided before moving to Saucier in 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Jackson, her son, Donald L....

Larry L. Barnes

Larry L. Barnes

May 20, 2014

MSgt. (Ret.) Larry L. Barnes, 65, went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2014. Mr. Barnes was born in Mt. Holly, NJ and was raised and attended school in Jackson, MS. During his military career, Mr. Barnes served as a Master Instructor in Communications at Sheppard A.F.B. in Texas. He was a Vietnam Veteran, and having a Top...

Joel "Pete" M. Beasley,

Joel "Pete" M. Beasley,

May 20, 2014

Joel M. “Pete” Beasley, Jr., 84, drew his first breath June 29, 1929 in Vancleave and breathed his last May 20, 2014 in Vancleave. He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran who retired after 20 years of service. As he joined his family in heaven, he leaves to cherish his love and memories his daughters, Vivian Parker (Donny) and...

Birdie "Bea" Leleaux

Birdie "Bea" Leleaux

May 19, 2014

Mrs. Birdie “Bea” Leleaux, age 87, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014. Mrs. Leleaux was born in Lafayette, LA and was a resident of Biloxi for over 70 years. As a loving wife and mother, she was always involved with her daughters’ activities. She was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Michael’s Parish,...

Nellyn  "Cookie" Cooke

Nellyn "Cookie" Cooke

May 19, 2014

Nellyn “Cookie” Cooke of Lodi, CA passed away on Monday, May 19th 2014 after recently relocating to Long Beach MS. Cookie lived in California for the last 50 years and leaves behind many special friends whose support and care have meant so much during this time of transition. Cookie was preceded in death by her parents, James and Addie Cooke;...

Ronald L. Ray

Ronald L. Ray

May 18, 2014

Ronald L. “Ronnie” Ray was born October 18, 1947 and was relieved of the chaotic pain of this life on Sunday, May 18, 2014. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, a graduate of Long Beach High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie served the people of Biloxi working on the Biloxi Police Department for...

Rhonda Kim Tinker

Rhonda Kim Tinker

May 18, 2014

Rhonda Kim Tinker, 57, of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Rhonda was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was of the Pentecostal faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Patrick Tinker; parents, Chester T. and Mary Juanico Waldrop; brothers, Rocky and Randy Waldrop Survivors include her longtime companion and caregiver, David Peterson...

Ernest J. Turner

Ernest J. Turner

May 17, 2014

Ernest J. Turner, 67,died Saturday, May 17, 2014. Graveside service Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd, is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Bryan Rassmussen

Michael Bryan Rassmussen

May 17, 2014

Mr. Rassmussen, age 27, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, May 17, 2014, in Biloxi. He was born in Provo, Utah and had been a resident of the coast for the past fifteen years. He attended the Jeff Davis Campus of MS Gulf Coast Community College. Mr. Rassmussen was preceded in death by his father, Todd Rassmussen, and his maternal grandparents,...

Bobby "ZAG" Lackey

Bobby "ZAG" Lackey

May 15, 2014

Bobby “ZAG” Lackey, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2014 in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bobby was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and was raised in New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, MS. He was preceded in death by his father, Dolphus Lackey; mother, Velma Lackey; sister, Laura Marie Lackey, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Leonard and Kathryn Papania. A true...

Patsy Ruth McClellon Fountain

Patsy Ruth McClellon Fountain

May 15, 2014

Patsy Ruth McClellon Fountain went home to the Father and her beloved husband, Joseph E. Fountain, Sr. on May 15, 2014. Patsy was a beautiful woman inside and out. She was a compassionate, loving, wise, strong and faithful woman that was full of life and love for her family and her God. Patsy was a renaissance woman. She was an...

Claire S. Reese

Claire S. Reese

May 15, 2014

Mrs. Reese, 82, died Thurs., 5-15-14 in Gulfport. She was sent from BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., in Gulfport to Greenwood Funeral Home in New Orleans (504-486-0880).

Bobby "Zag" Lackey

Bobby "Zag" Lackey

May 15, 2014

Bobby "Zag" Lackey, 61, of Long Beach died Thursday, May 15, 2014 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St. Gulfport.