Obituaries
Ralph Edwin Rusk
Apr 17, 2014
Mr. Ralph Edwin Rusk passed on to his Heavenly Resting Place on April 17th, 2014, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis L. Daily and James Edwin Rusk. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ernestine Pates Rusk of Ocean Springs. Ralph had one brother David Rusk of Columbus, Ohio, three children, son,...
Ronald "Ron" Lawton
Apr 16, 2014
Mr. Ronald "Ron" Lawton, age 56, of Waveland, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Waveland. Ron was a longtime resident of the coast and a hydrographic and land surveyor. He loved sailing and bicycle riding. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sheryl Lawton, "My Boy" Brad Slade, both of Waveland, mother, Virginia Jean Lawton of Lucedale,...
Nancy Nunnally Estep
Apr 16, 2014
Nancy Nunnally Estep, 63, formally of Gulfport, died in Tampa, FL. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport. (228)865-0090.
Nancy Nunnally Estep
Apr 16, 2014
Nancy Nunnally Estep, 63, of Tampa, Florida, peacefully went home to our Lord on April 16, 2014. Nancy was born to Jo Ella and Boyce Nunnally on January 25, 1951, in Gulfport, MS. She grew up in Gulfport as an avid sailor, and attended William Woods College and then The University of Southern Mississippi. Nancy married Terry Lawrence Estep of...
Robert Earl Robbins
Apr 15, 2014
Robert Earl Robbins, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Robert was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a US Navy Veteran and he retired from Entex. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Delta Hebert Robbins; and son, Earl...
Mildred O. Sullivan
Apr 15, 2014
Mildred O. Sullivan, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Thomaston, AL and resided in Ocean Springs all of her adult life. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan worked at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi as Director of Personnel for...
Harriet Tapper
Apr 15, 2014
Harriet Tapper, age 88, of Gulfport died Wednesday, April 15, 2014 in Gulfport She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse and was a most caring and helpful person. She was chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year by the Orange Grove-Lyman Chamber of Commerce and was very involved with her church and the...
Fern Wallis Hornsby Pigford
Apr 14, 2014
Fern Wallis Hornsby Pigford, 79, of Biloxi passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Otto A. Wallis; mother, Effie Girard; husband, James L. Pigford; son, Andrew R. Hornsby; sister, Catherine L. Anderson; and brothers, Otto A. Wallis and Lawrence L. Wallis. Survivors include her son, Edward L. Hornsby; sister, May Ola Kenney; six...
Clyde Evans
Apr 14, 2014
Clyde Evans, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 14, 2014. Mr. Evans has been a resident of Biloxi since 1955 and was a longtime employee with Delchamp’s Grocery Stores. He was the owner and operator of Evans Contract Carrier, Inc. He was devoted to his family and his greatest joy...
Christopher Isiah Williams
Apr 14, 2014
Christopher Isiah Williams, age 56, died Monday April 14, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed fast cars, golf, and playing pranks and joking with his family and friends. He was always helpful and willing to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death...
Lawrence Tapp
Apr 13, 2014
Reverend Lawrence Eugene Tapp, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Bro. Tapp was a native of Tennessee and called the coast home since 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served as a Baptist minister for 42 years;...
Audrey Elaine Morris
Apr 11, 2014
Audrey Elaine Morris, age 58, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Audrey was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and loved plants and gardening. She was an expert seamstress and devoted animal lover. She was of the Catholic faith and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew...
Sadie W. Cox
Apr 11, 2014
Sadie W. Cox, age 108, of Gulfport died Friday, April 11, 2014 in Pass Christian, Mrs. Cox had been a resident of Gulfport for 80 years and was a member of First Baptist Church, Gulfport. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Cox; a daughter, Marjorie Sellier; and two sons, Ralph Preston Cox and Robert Leon...
Sadie Cox
Apr 11, 2014
Sadie Cox, 108, of Gulfport died Friday April 11, 2014 in Pass Christian. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport. 228-865-0090
Lisa Ellen Finerman
Apr 10, 2014
Lisa Ellen Finerman, 55, of Biloxi passed away peacefully in her sleep Thursday, April 10, 2014. Lisa has been a resident of Biloxi for the past 8 years. She enjoyed gardening, had a love for animals and spending time with her friends and family. Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Noel Finerman. Survivors include her mother, Louise Finerman;...
Leonard Adam Yarush
Apr 10, 2014
Leonard Adam Yarush, Jr., 81, died Thursday, April 10, 2014. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15, 12:30 P.M.-1:30 P.M. at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE O’Neal Rd, Gulfport. Graveside at 2:30 P.M. Biloxi National Cemetery.
William "Billy" Smith
Apr 9, 2014
William “Billy” Smith, age 70, of D’Iberville, MS died Wednesday, April 9, 2014 in Biloxi, MS. Billy was born in Brooklyn, NY to Richard and Florence Smith. They moved to D’Iberville, MS in 1964. He and his parents owned the Bavarian Lounge on Brodie Road. He also worked as a cook offshore. Billy is preceded in death by his parents....
Elizabeth Mangin Melancon
Apr 9, 2014
Elizabeth Mangin Melancon, 90, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away April 9, 2014 after a lengthy, courageous battle with numerous health issues. Born December 9, 1923, Elizabeth, affectionately known by her family and friends as “Betty”, was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi and a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy,...
Tony Joseph Radich
Apr 9, 2014
On this day 04/09/14 the old seaman made his last voyage sailing into the sunset crossing the great divide into the kingdom of heaven. Tony was born 09/14/26 on Point Caddy to Hungary-Austria Provice immigrants Capt. Petar Radich and Mary Guich Radich, who both preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his (3) brothers Nick (Razzoo), Andrew...
Floyd Pergram
Apr 9, 2014
Floyd Pergram, 78 died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Burial will be at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
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