Obituaries

Charles Francis Rose

Charles Francis Rose

Dec 19, 2013

Charles Francis Rose, JR. age 94, died December 19, 2013 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Rose was born December 20, 1918 in Biloxi, MS., and was a current resident of Biloxi, MS. Mr. Rose moved to Bayou La Batre, AL in 1935 and was a 1937 graduate of Alba High School. Prior to joining the U.S. Army during World War II,...

Andrew C Grover

Andrew C Grover

Dec 18, 2013

Andrew C. Grover, from Orrington ,died peacefully 12-18-13 at the VA Hospice center at Biloxi, Miss. He graduated from Brewer HS and after serving in the Army and at other professions retired in Fla. He is survived by his sister Loretta A. Libbey of Holden and was predeceased by his parents Andrew C. & Loretta (Godin) Grover. Military burial will...

Ella Rae Simmons

Ella Rae Simmons

Dec 17, 2013

Ella Rae Simmons, three years of age, went to Heaven on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. Ella Rae was mom's Princess, Paw Paw's Angel Ellie, brother's Baby Ella and Grandma's Ella Bean. Though her life was short, she had a monumental impact on her family and anyone she came in contact with. Ella Rae was a special gift sent from God....

Irene Brouckaert

Irene Brouckaert

Dec 17, 2013

Irene Brouckaert, age 94, of Biloxi died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Gulfport. She was born in Livingston County, KY, was a former longtime resident of West Palm Beach, FL and a resident of Biloxi one month. She was Catholic. She is survived by a daughter, Martine Brouckaert; two sons, Edmund F. Martel and his wife, Mary, and Craig G....

Charles C Hennen

Charles C Hennen

Dec 17, 2013

Charles C. Hennon, age 64, of Gulfport died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 in Gulfport. The funeral service is Sunday, December 22, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O,Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Finley Cemetery. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Richard Earl  Demoruelle

Richard Earl Demoruelle

Dec 16, 2013

Richard Earl Demoruelle, age 82, of Mobile, AL passed away on Monday, December 16, 2013. Mr. Demoruelle was born in Biloxi, MS and graduated from Notre Dame High School. After serving in the Navy, he lived his adult life in the Mobile area. Mr. Demoruelle retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 44 years. He is preceded in death by...

Vanessa Ruiz

Vanessa Ruiz

Dec 15, 2013

Vanessa, age 48, of Wiggins was called home Saturday, December 14, 2013, after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her mother, children and closest friends. She was a lifelong resident of Mississippi, a beautiful, long legged, classy true southern Mississippi woman who loved her children, mother, and father, cooking for the family, the water,...

James  D. Wilson

James D. Wilson

Dec 15, 2013

James D. Wilson, 81, of Biloxi, died Sunday, December 15, 2013. James is preceded in death by his parents, Frank S. Wilson and Janie Walters Wilson, both of Biloxi. His survivors include his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Thomas Wilson of Biloxi; children, Donna Wilson of Chevychase, MD, James (Ginger) Wilson, Jr. of Plains, TX, John (Donna) Wilson of...

Charles Michael Klein,

Charles Michael Klein,

Dec 15, 2013

Charles Michael Klein, Sr., age 66, died Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Clermont, FL. A longtime resident of the Gulf Coast, Charles was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a former member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1244. He served in the Army Reserve for 30 years and worked at Ingalls for 41 years. Charles is survived...

Leo Elwood Grimsley Jr.

Leo Elwood Grimsley Jr.

Dec 15, 2013

Mr. Leo Elwood Grimsley Jr, age 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Sunday, December 15, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Grimsley was preceded in death by his parents, Leo Elwood Grimsley Sr. and Fay Brown and a son, Curry Grimsley. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Gayle Fairley Grimsley of Ocean Springs, MS daughter, Neta Grimsley (Marcus) Harris of Long Beach,...

Herman "Lee" Fleming

Herman "Lee" Fleming

Dec 14, 2013

Herman “Lee” Fleming, age 73, of Biloxi, died Saturday, December 14, 2013. Lee was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1969. He retired from the Biloxi Fire Department. He was a brick mason, refrigeration mechanic and avid fisherman. Lee is preceded in death by his parents, N.D. and Lula Fleming; daughter, Bonita Keely; and 5 sisters, Betty Parker,...

Bradford C. Matney

Bradford C. Matney

Dec 14, 2013

Mr. Bradford C. Matney, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS departed from this life to his eternal heavenly home on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Mr. Matney was born in Grundy, VA and was a resident of the coast since 1984. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was active as a deacon at Belle Fountain Baptist...

Maurene Collins

Maurene Collins

Dec 14, 2013

Maurene Collins, 86, of D’Iberville, was called home Sat., Dec. 14, 2013. Maurene was born in Lyman, WY. As a young girl, her father built the phone company on Snake River Valley in Baggs, WY. She graduated from the university in Laramie, WY and was a grade school teacher for 15 years. She then went into nursing for a surgeon...

Richard S. Dorman,

Richard S. Dorman,

Dec 13, 2013

Richard S. Dorman, Sr., age 76, died Friday, December 13, 2013 encircled by the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dorman; mother, Elizabeth Dorman; and an older brother, William (Billy) Dorman. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Larry Lynne; and four children - three loving sons: Richard S. Dorman Jr. and wife...

John R. Green

John R. Green

Dec 13, 2013

Mr. John R. Green Jr, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, December 13, 2013, in Moss Point, MS. Mr. Green was a native of Cleveland, MS and a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a member of Belle Fountain Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in the Korean War. He retired...

George Storm Hudson

George Storm Hudson

Dec 12, 2013

Mr. George Storm Hudson, age 52, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, December 12, 2013, in Vancleave. Mr. Hudson was a resident of Ocean Springs and Vancleave for over 46 years. He worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding until 1988, then Trinity Marine in Moss Point and retired in 1992. He was also a member of the GWRRA Motorcycle Association and the Vancleave...

Delores  Theresa Theda Romero Radich

Delores Theresa Theda Romero Radich

Dec 12, 2013

Delores Theresa Theda Romero Radich departed this wonderful life and went to her heavenly reward on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 4:50 a.m. at Ocean Springs Hospital. Doe was born on Back Bay and raised on Point Caddy by her parents, Edvard and Edith (Noo-Noon) Romero, who are both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her two older...

Clare  Mary Clark

Clare Mary Clark

Dec 12, 2013

Clare Mary Riddell Clark, age 96, passed away December 12, 2013. Mrs. Clark was born in New Orleans, LA on August 12, 1917, moved to New York State in 1946, then to Gulfport for her final years. She was loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, Matthew William Clark, Sr.;...

Mary Frances Dunlap

Mary Frances Dunlap

Dec 11, 2013

Mary Frances Dunlap Callahan, Mimi, to family and friends, age 90, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 after an extended struggle with Alzheimer’s. She was born September 4, 1923 to William Ezra and Alice Mae Dunlap in Homer, LA. She and her husband of 67 years, John L. “Jack” Callahan, lived in Jackson, MS, for 55 years before moving to...

Robert J Price

Robert J Price

Dec 11, 2013

Robert J. Price, age 67, of Moss point, died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in Biloxi. Graveside service is Monday, December 23, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com