Jan 22, 2014

Eric Geiss, age 63, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Gulfport. At his request there are no services. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

John F. Tate, Jr., age 50, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, in Biloxi. Mr. Tate was born in Glasgow, Montana and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in D'Iberville. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr....

Jan 21, 2014

Charles Hill Galloway, age 37, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was a native of Gulfport, and a graduate of Gulfport High School and Gulf Coast Community College, and worked for Hancock Bank in the IT Department. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Charles enjoyed writing and playing music, writing short stories, and taking care...

Jan 21, 2014

Stanley R. “Dickie” Bahm, age 65 of Perkinston died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam where he was a scout dog handler. He worked for the Post Office for 39 years and nine months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boots...

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. Jerry Jess Sims, age 76, of the Latimer Community, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Sims was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Masonic Lodge McLeod #424, the Biloxi Magnolia Lodge # 120, the Magnolia State Masons of Ocean Springs and a charter member of the Joppa Shrine...

Jan 19, 2014

Lt. Col. George Barry “Skip” Barnett (USAF Retired) was born December 27, 1948 and went to be with his Lord January 19, 2014 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA. George’s life was a wonderful success story. From his meager beginnings on Beacon Street in Laurel, MS, he understood what it meant to work for what you had in life,...

Jan 19, 2014

Jean Carole Schlather Scales, of Ocean Springs Mississippi, passed away on Sunday January 19th, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1934 to Harry and Catherine Schlather (Clements) in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Harris Scales; parents Harry and Catherine Schlather (Clements); step-father Lorn Clements; baby brother Harry William Schlather; granddaughter Bawney Mcquistin,...

Jan 19, 2014

Carolyn Parks Posey, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. Carolyn has been a resident of Vancleave since 1975. She retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Arnold Parks, Sr.; sister, Freda Roberts; brothers, Winston Parks, Tommy Parks, and Arnold Parks, Jr. Carolyn is...

Jan 18, 2014

Dudley Buchel Milton, age 83, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born September 25, 1930, in Jackson, MS, and lived and farmed in the Mississippi Delta for many years before moving with his young family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he was a longtime resident. After teaching in...

Jan 18, 2014

Wayne Howle Pitalo, age 61, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 in Gulfport. He was born in Union, MS and was a resident of the Coast for most of his life. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He was an offshore superintendent and enjoyed golfing and bike riding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick George...

Jan 17, 2014

Mary Catherine Knox, age 83, of D’Iberville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014. Mary was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church, Le Petite Social Club and Golden Age Club. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Salvadore and Grace Boney Lepre; sister, Earleen Sigworth; and brothers, Jerome and...

Jan 17, 2014

Betty Ann "Bootsie" Jackson Cummings, age 60, passed away on Friday, January 17th at Biloxi Regional Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. Betty Ann was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on November 14, 1953. Betty Ann grew up in Moorhead, Mississippi and resided in the Latimer community for the last 30 years of her life. Betty Ann attended Ruleville High...

Jan 17, 2014

Mrs. Evelyn C. Palmer, age 79, of Vancleave, MS, died Friday, January 17, 2014, in Grand Bay, AL. Mrs. Palmer was born in Austin, TX and was a longtime resident of Vancleave. She attended services at the Keesler Air Force Base Chapel #2. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Regina Palmer. Survivors include her husband of 51 years,...

Jan 16, 2014

Laverna Ladner Gaughf was born on November 24, 1933, in Saucier, MS, and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Laverna was a floral designer and took great pride in her Day Lily gardens. She was a lifelong member of the Saucier Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Fred Gaughf, her...

Jan 16, 2014

Mr. William "Bill" Edward Curry, age 84, of Vancleave, MS, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 16, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Curry of Vancleave, MS, three sons, David Rucker of Cheyenne, WY, Douglas Curry of Rapid...

Jan 14, 2014

Mrs. Mary Juanita Milam, age 87, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Milam was a native of Greenville, MS and a resident of Ocean Springs for over twenty years. She was a retired hairdresser and a Methodist. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Milam, oldest son, Horace Bill Milam,...

Jan 14, 2014

Lila Ramsey, 77, of Saucier, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at home. “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2. This verse was one which guided Lila during her lifetime on this Earth, a lifetime which ended January 14th. Lila was born August 31, 1936 to Missie Jane and Mitchell Cabaniss, in Cleveland,...

Jan 14, 2014

Mrs. Mary L. Ashton, age 79, of Biloxi, MS, passed away January 14, 2014 in Biloxi. She was a waitress and a private duty caregiver for many years. Mary was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Earl Ashton, and an infant daughter, JoAnn. She is survived by three sons, Kerry Ashton and Robby (Don) Ashton...

Jan 14, 2014

Jerry W. Atkinson, Sr., age 61, died Tuesday, January 14, 2014. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi. A member of Nativity BVM Cathedral, he served as an usher and Eucharistic Minister. Jerry was a member of Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks # 606, Biloxi, the Knights of Columbus Council #1244 and the D’Iberville Assembly 4th Degree Knights of...