Obituaries

Patricia  J.  Lowry

Patricia J. Lowry

Dec 1, 2013

Patricia Lowry, 87, of Ocean Springs, MS died Sunday, December 1, 2013 in Ocean Springs. A Graveside Service will be held at Crestlawn Memorial Park on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michael Christopher Jester

Michael Christopher Jester

Dec 1, 2013

Michael Christopher Jester, 26, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013 at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo. Christopher was born Oct. 4, 1987 in Birmingham, Ala. He was known for his fabulous sense of humor. He was a graduate of Niceville High School in Niceville, Fla., in 2006. He also was a student of Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Fla....

Michael "Chris" Jester, Jr.

Michael "Chris" Jester, Jr.

Dec 1, 2013

Michael “Chris” Jester, Jr., joined the Angels on December 1, 2013, from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Chris was born in Birmingham, Alabama, October 4, 1987. Home, was Niceville Florida. Chris left us all too soon but made a forever lasting impression on those who knew him and loved him. His smiles and laughter will never be forgotten. He loved his New...

Sidney Lemuel Ratcliff

Sidney Lemuel Ratcliff

Dec 1, 2013

Mr. Sidney L. Ratcliff, age 80, of Gulfport, MS died Sunday, December 1, 2013, in Gulfport. Mr. Ratcliff was born in Meridian, MS and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran with 21 years...

Carmela M. Varvi

Carmela M. Varvi

Nov 30, 2013

Carmela M. Varvi, 96, of Ocean Spring, MS died Saturday, November 30, 2013 in Ocean Springs. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church on Friday, December 6, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Shannon "Troy" Derouen

Shannon "Troy" Derouen

Nov 30, 2013

Shannon “Troy” Derouen, age 48, died Saturday, November 30, 2013. He was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. Troy was employed as a Tankerman on tugboats. He was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Fabian Derouen; and grandparents, Leonard and Elgie Derouen and Wilbert and Margaret Landry. Troy is survived by his sons,...

Matthew D. Tomb

Matthew D. Tomb

Nov 29, 2013

Matthew D. Tomb, age 54, passed away Nov. 29, 2013. Matthew leaves behind his wife Lynn, his best friend, and soul mate of 32 years; a son, Andrew J. Tomb; brother, Bobby Tomb and wife, Judy of Houston, TX.; sister, Lee Fergus and husband Frank of Sidney, Ohio; a nephew who was like a son, John F. Dudney and wife,...

Felicitacion G. Lacap

Felicitacion G. Lacap

Nov 29, 2013

Felicitacion G. Lacap, age 89, of Gulfport died Friday, November 29, 2013. She was born in the Philippines and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1971. She retired from Garden Park medical Center in 1990. In her retirement she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gulfport. She...

Thomas "Pop" R. Longon

Thomas "Pop" R. Longon

Nov 29, 2013

Mr. Thomas (Pop) R. Longon died Friday, November 29, 2013 in Ocean Springs, MS. Thomas was born in Biloxi and was raised on the Point in Biloxi. He graduated from Biloxi High and continued his education at the University of Southern Miss. Thomas also served in the Air National Guard for several years. He retired from Chevron Refinery in Pascagoula,...

Carolyn  Neese

Carolyn Neese

Nov 28, 2013

Carolyn Neese, 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 28, 2013. Carolyn was born in Port Gibson, Mississippi on January 8, 1943. She married her soul mate “Butch” Samuel Robert Neese, Jr. in 1960, which preceded her in death. Carolyn is survived by her children, Samuel Dewaine Neese (Sue), David Everette Neese (Rhonda), and Martha Marie Evans (Buddy); eight...

Bruce Gordon Utley

Bruce Gordon Utley

Nov 27, 2013

Bruce Gordon Utley, 46, of Biloxi, died Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Bruce was a native of Jackson, TN and a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1993. He was a US Air Force Veteran, employed at CSpire Wireless as a Network Supervisor and enjoyed fishing in his spare time. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Utley; daughters, Jessica (Brian) Hinkle,...

Lois Louviere Brant

Lois Louviere Brant

Nov 26, 2013

Mrs. Lois Ann Louviere Brant, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Tuesday, November 26, 2013. Mrs. Brant was a native of Franklin, LA and a longtime resident of the coast. Survivors include her husband, Doyle Brant, two daughters, Regana (John) Jones and Lori (Joe Thompson) Brant, son, Alan (Sandra) Brant, two sisters, Carol (Chester) Abbott and Leon Childress, brother,...

Peggy Freeman Farve

Peggy Freeman Farve

Nov 25, 2013

Peggy Freeman Farve, age 64, died on November 25, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Gene Favre; and her parents, Lonnie and Jeanne Freeman. Peggy is survived by daughter, Mitzi Favre Palazzo and husband, Frank S. Palazzo, III of Gulfport; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Taylor Palazzo; sister, Nancy Freeman of Long Beach; and brother, Vance (Lori) Freeman of...

Stephanie Lee Stiglets Hanzalik

Stephanie Lee Stiglets Hanzalik

Nov 25, 2013

Stephanie Lee Stiglets Hanzalik, 50, of Slidell, LA was received by The Lord on Monday, November 25, 2013 following a long battle with a prolonged illness. Stephanie was born to Peggy Jane Stiglets and William Douglas Stiglets Sr. in Gulfport, MS. Stephanie graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1981. She was lovingly married to James Edward Hanzalik, CAPT, USCG...

Shirley Mattina Joullian

Shirley Mattina Joullian

Nov 24, 2013

Shirley Mattina Joullian, 89, of Biloxi, MS died Sunday, November 24, 2013 in Biloxi. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, John Joullian of Biloxi; her daughters, Mary (Cecil) Sheppard of Mobile, AL, and Susan Smith and Martha (Thomas) Tyrone both of Biloxi; her son, Jay Joullian of Biloxi; her brother, Royce Mattina; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside Services...

Franklin D. Tucei,

Franklin D. Tucei,

Nov 24, 2013

Franklin D. Tucei, Jr., 53, of Ocean Springs, passed away November 24, 2013. Franklin was born April 8, 1960 in Biloxi, MS. He was a Master Carpentar and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and nature. He whole heartily cared about humanity and was very simple, authentic, family oriented, Christian man. Franklin is preceded in death by his mother, Rachel Praetouris and...

Loretta Margaret Romero McCravey

Loretta Margaret Romero McCravey

Nov 23, 2013

Loretta Margaret Romero McCravey Moma passed away peacefully at age 74 at her home on Grandmother Lane on Saturday, Nov. 23. She was born on May 20th, 1939, in d’Iberville, MS to Earleen and Clovis Romero. She graduated from d’Iberville High School in 1958 and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked for the Harrison County School...

Patricia Doyle Reynolds

Patricia Doyle Reynolds

Nov 23, 2013

Lieutenant Colonel Patricia Doyle Reynolds, age 88, went to be with our Lord and Savior on November, 23, 2013, after many repeated health challenges. On this day, she was comforted and surrounded by her loving caregivers, friends, and her niece Sherie from Montana. Patricia was born in Chico, CA on January 20, 1925 to John L. and Carmelita Mitchell Doyle....

David Francis Guidry

David Francis Guidry

Nov 23, 2013

Mr. David Francis Guidry, age 50, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Guidry was a native of Lake Charles, LA and a resident of the coast since 1992. He was employed as a electrician with Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding and was previously employed with PFG Optical in Ocean Springs. He was also a member...

Gene Shelton Helm Hodges

Gene Shelton Helm Hodges

Nov 22, 2013

Gene Shelton Helm Hodges, 82, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013, in Gulfport. Mrs. Hodges was born on January 18, 1931, at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in New Orleans to the late William Ellison Helm and Gussie Shelton Helm and raised in Biloxi. Following graduation from Biloxi High School, she attended Mississippi Southern College (the University of Southern Mississippi) where...