Apr 28, 2014

Frank L. Bilancich, 67, died Monday, April 28, 2014. Services will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home in charge. www.bradfordokeefe.com

Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Rhoan L. McIntyre was born January 19, 1956 in Jamaica, West Indies to Herbert and Mary McIntyre. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and retired 2003 Chief Petty Officer of (24 years). He departed this life and began his new one on April 28, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family, friends and the love...

Apr 28, 2014

Louis Roberson, 57, of Latimer, MS died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Roberson was born in Cary, MS in the Delta. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Roberson was a retired self-employed maintenance man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Purvie and Stella Toombs Roberson;...

Apr 28, 2014

Marion Elizabeth Whitney, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Gautier. Mrs. Whitney was born in Cambridge, MA and lived on the coast since 1969. She is preceded in death by her husband, Channing Clark Whitney; her parents, Herbert and Grace Snell; her sister, Beverly McMillian; and her brothers, Richard Snell and Herbert Snell, Jr. Her...

Apr 28, 2014

Ruth L. Peterson, age 90, died Monday April 28, 2014 in Diamondhead. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin J. Peterson, Sr; her parents, Henry and Lucretia Ladner; two sisters, Audrey Byrd and Cora Ferguson; four brothers, Russell Ladner, Clayton Ladner, Richard Ladner, and Floyd ladner; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey McKay and Tamala Fruges. She is survived...

Apr 27, 2014

Mr. Trulon B. Pitts, age 71, of Vancleave, MS died Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Pitts was a native of Jones County, MS and was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired as a mechanic from Swartzfager Ford in Laurel, MS, was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Mr. Pitts was...

Apr 27, 2014

James W. Dean, age 72, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Private services at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 26, 2014

Wanda Patterson, age 56, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Wanda was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was employed with Coastal Family Health in Vancleave for many years and was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Inez Ragsdale; and niece, Tonya Patterson. Survivors include her sons, Tommy Patterson...

Apr 25, 2014

Carol Ann Thompson, loving wife of Peter D. Thompson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2014, surrounded by her family and friends. Carol was born in Nebraska City, NE and began her education in a one room school house. Immediately following high school, she joined the United States Air Force. During her service she was stationed at...

Apr 24, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Horne, 94, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Horne traveled the world as an Air Force wife and was an avid Bridge player. Mrs. Horne is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Wickliff H. Horne, Ret. USAF; and her son, Wickliff Stephen Horne. Her survivors include her sons, Douglas F....

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Eula Humphrey, age 65, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Humphrey was a lifelong resident of the coast, retiring in December, 2011, from Cellular South (C-Spire) after 17 years. She had a host of friends and co-workers who loved her. Mrs. Humphrey was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in D'Iberville. She...

Apr 22, 2014

Jean Tremmel Hebert, 78, of Biloxi lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Ms. Hebert was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. Ms. Hebert worked for the city of Biloxi for 31 yrs. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and loved the time spent with family and friends....

Apr 21, 2014

Walter "Butch" Necaise, age 62, of Gulfport died Monday, April 21, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a 1970 graduate of Harrison Central High School. He worked for Kirk Ladner at Grand Bear Golf Course. His greatest accomplishments are his child and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Necaise and mother, Dorothy Elam Hershey; brothers, Charles, Delma,...

Apr 20, 2014

Robert Irving White of Saucier, 46, died Sunday, April 19, 2014 in Gulfport. He was born January 10, 1968 in Gulfport. He was a 1986 graduate of Harrison Central High School and a resident of Saucier. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex White; maternal grandparents, Alva Pritchard and Jessie Pritchard; paternal grandparents, Cicero White and Laura Reeves....

Apr 20, 2014

Apr 18, 2014

Paul Douglas Hopkins was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on February 1, 1940 and was taken peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2014. He served his country overseas in the USAF from 1959 to 1967. He retired from Kennedy Engine Company after many years of service. He spent his retirement years enjoying fishing, woodworking and spending time...

Apr 18, 2014

Joseph David Moore, Jr., age 46, died Friday, April 18, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Joseph attended D’Iberville High School. He was a heavy equipment operator with F&F Construction. Joseph was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Mary Lois Woods; and his aunt, Patsy Seymour....

Apr 18, 2014

Denise Antonious Fairbanks, 69, of Gulfport, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Gulfport. Mrs. Fairbanks was born in Williamsburg, VA and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of '62. Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks; parents, Col. James D. Antonious and Rose...

Apr 18, 2014

Judy Marie Acevedo Ibele, 73, of Saucier peacefully passed away Friday, April 18, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, John Acevedo; mother, Lillian Ellis Acevedo and her sister Charlotte Graafmeyer. Survivors include her husband, Frank Rudy Ibele; children, Yvette Cvitanovich, Collette Derouen (Rodney Jr.), Barry Raanes and Brian Raanes; brother, Jack Acevedo; grandchildren, Chantel Eleuterius (Jack III),...

Apr 17, 2014

John Raymond Bourg, Jr., 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bourg was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to Gautier, MS in 1949. He was a longtime resident of Gulf Hills. Mr. Bourg served in the U.S. Army as an Artillery Officer. He was employed with Ingalls, in both Nuclear Physics...