Obituaries
Dr. Lafayette Maynard
Mar 6, 2024
Lafayette “Lafe” Maynard, PhD, departed this life and proceeded to the next adventure on March 6, 2024, just shy of his 94th birthday. Born in Cochran, Georgia on March 15, 1930, Lafe grew up on a farm with a lively bunch of siblings comprised of five younger brothers and one younger sister. Lafe had an intense curiosity and an ongoing...
Avenel Faith Todd
Mar 5, 2024
Avenel Faith Todd, affectionately known as Miss Todd, Auntie Avi, Grandma, Todd-oh and Mom, from Jamaica, New York and Biloxi, MS, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 in Louisiana.
She was born in Jamaica, W.I. to Cyril Todd and Camera Lindsey-Todd. She attended Old Harbour Primary and Secondary schools. She loved crafts, cooking, flowers and tending to her grandchildren’s needs.
Miss Todd...
Dolores Louise Melendy
Mar 5, 2024
Dolores Louise Melendy left this earth on Tuesday, March 5 2024. She was born February 4, 1946 in New Orleans LA to Hubert Roche and Rosetta Glynn.
She was a beloved Wife of Ronald Melendy and a mama to Stacy, Ronald Jr, Tamatha, June, Deana & Michael. She was a nana to Sarah, Ali, Amna, Bilal, Megan, Kevin, Ashley, Quentin, Trista, McKinley,...
David Arthur Walker
Mar 5, 2024
David Arthur Walker, of Perkinston, went to be with the Lord Jesus on March 5,2024, after a short illness.He was born in St Louis, he attended Salem Lutheran grade school , Lutheran high school, and Rankin Technical College. He spent his working years in the hardware business.David was a member of Northwood Church. As a child he participated in the...
Arunee "Ann" Romero
Mar 5, 2024
Arunee “Ann” Romero, 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her home in Biloxi.
She was born on May 2, 1938 in UdonThani, Thailand. She completed high school and was employed in food service.
Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Dara Duriyapraneet; a sister, Ratchanee (Cat) White; and a granddaughter Maddilynn Simmons.
She is survived by her...
Raymond Allen Hartmann
Mar 4, 2024
Raymond Hartmann, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 4, 2024.
Mr. Hartmann was a veteran who served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a loving father and spouse.
Mr. Hartmann was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hartmann; parents, Walter and Fern Hartmann; and siblings, Shirley O'Dell and Nancy Welker.
Survivors...
Anthony Joseph Pickich
Mar 4, 2024
Anthony “Joey” Pickich went peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord on March 4th, 2024. We know he was greeted by the ones he missed most and loved dearly, his mom and dad. We will miss the fun times and laughs we had with our dad dearly, but knowing he is healed in Heaven is the greatest feeling in...
Beth Ann Bourg Hansen
Mar 4, 2024
Beth Ann Bourg Hansen passed away suddenly at her home on March 4, 2024, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 81. She was born on March 25, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Beth was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Daniel Thomas Hansen Sr.; her children, Daniel "Danny"...
Luis Enrique Sealy
Mar 2, 2024
Luis Enrique Sealy, age 37, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.There are no services scheduled. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Luis Enrique Sealy.
Kimberly "Kim" Ann Vowell Foster
Mar 2, 2024
Kimberly “Kim” Ann Vowell Foster, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. Mrs. Foster was born December 20, 1964 in Biloxi, MS to Wayne and Ann Vowell.
She attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a bachelors degree in Computer Science. In her free time, she enjoyed watch the New Orleans Saints, going to crawfish boils,...
Gerda Glass
Mar 2, 2024
Gerda Glass passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Mrs. Glass was a longtime resident of Mississippi. She was born in Germany where she met the love of her life, Larry. Together they created a loving home and family. She loved organic gardening, cooking and especially her animals. She helped found the first Schutzhund Club on the...
Ronald "Ronnie" Woodrow Donegan, Sr.
Mar 2, 2024
Ronald “Ronnie” Woodrow Donegan, Sr., age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Ronnie was born on February 1, 1947 in Petal, MS. He attended The University of Southern Mississippi and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1966 until 1972. Ronnie was employed with Citi Financial for over 40 years. He was a dedicated member of St....
Phyllis Montgomery
Mar 2, 2024
Phyllis Montgomery, age 71, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 in Vancleave, MS.
Phyllis was a long time resident of Norfolk/Va Beach, Va. She was a graduate of Norview High School and an active member of The Salvation Army Norfolk Kroc Center. Mom’s favorite place to be was at the ball field. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will...
Edwin G. "Eddie" Shaver
Mar 2, 2024
Edwin G. Shaver (Eddie) passed away on March 2, 2024 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Lillian Winter, sister Barbara Dullaghan and brother Donald Winter Jr. He is survived by his father Donald Winter, sister Bonnie Scanlon and several nieces and nephews- Melanie Dullaghan McDougal, Melissa Alling, Brian Dullaghan...
David Doyle Geter
Mar 1, 2024
David Doyle Geter, age 67, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024.
David was born on November 29, 1956 in Warm Springs, GA. He has been a resident of Gulfport since 1978. David was a member of Gulfport Jaycees and MS Beach Cruisers. He retired from the U. S. Navy Seabees in 2001 after over 22 years of service,...
Thomas Leroy Reynolds
Mar 1, 2024
Thomas Leroy Reynolds,84, died on March 1, 2024. He was the second of six children born to Jewel and Gene Reynolds of Iuka, Miss. His brother, David Lee Reynolds, and his sister, Charlotte Reynolds Shock, are in heaven, along with his parents, to welcome him there.
He leaves behind his devoted wife, Margaret, who has been dedicated to his care,...
Barbara Ann White
Feb 29, 2024
Barbara Ann White, age 83, of Saucier, MS passed away peacefully February 29, 2024. Barbara was born in Gulfport, MS on February 6, 1941 and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Southern Mississippi. Barbara was a beloved teacher in the Harrison County School district for 29 years....
George F. "Pete" Bloss, Jr.
Feb 29, 2024
George F. (Pete) Bloss, Jr. of Gulfport, Mississippi, died on February 29, 2024 at the age of 97 while at Dunbar Village, Bay St. Louis. He was born to George F Bloss and Della Bonnifield Bloss on September 25, 1926 in Ottumwa, Iowa. He attended Ottumwa High School. He served in the US Navy Seabees during the Battle of Okinawa...
Ralph E. Balius
Feb 28, 2024
Ralph Edgar Balius, Sr., of St. Martin, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Ralph was a life-long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was a class of 1960 graduate of St. Martin High School and played on the very first SMHS football team. He was proud of his time serving in the Mississippi National Guard and...
Albert Patrick Ahern, Jr.
Feb 28, 2024
Albert Patrick Ahern, Jr., 61, lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Born on October 31, 1962, to parents Albert and Katie Ahern, he entered this world full of personality and as he liked to remind us all, good looks! Albert was humorous, mischievous, cunning and quite the charmer. He was...
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