Obituaries
Tommy Steed Orr
May 10, 2023
Tommy Steed Orr, 74 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
He was born on August 18, 1948 in Mobile, AL to Robert Steed Orr and Mable Ramsey. He served in the United States Army.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Alberta “Cookie” Orr; parents, Robert Steed Orr and Mable Beryl Ramsey Orr; siblings, Amelia...
Ronald Adair "Ron" Gibbs
May 9, 2023
Ronald Adair “Ron” Gibbs, age 72, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA.
Ron was born on January 3, 1951 in Jacksonville, FL and graduated from Pompano Beach High School. He lived in Pompano Beach until joining the U.S. Air Force in 1978 where he served 20 years. Ron...
Gladys Marie Brooks Totzeck
May 9, 2023
Gladys Marie Brooks Totzeck, 87 of Ocean Springs, MS formerly of Amsterdam, NY, Willington, CT, and Port Charlotte, FL passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
She was born on August 16, 1935 in Amsterdam, NY. She graduated from Amsterdam Catholic School and Albany Nursing Schools. She retired from Mansfield Training School in Mansfield, CT, and then worked for twenty...
Rufus David Mallett
May 8, 2023
Rufus David Mallett, age 59, of Grand Bay, Alabama passed away on May 8, 2023.
Rufus was born on May 11, 1963 to Dave and Coy Ann Mallett in Biloxi, Mississippi. He spent his whole life residing in Vancleave and Grand Bay. He attended college at the University of Southern Mississippi, where he graduated with a degree in Business Administration....
Shirley Jean Parker Williams
May 7, 2023
A Time to Live
For you crated my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful; I know that full well.
Psalms 139: 13-14
Shirley Jean Parker Williams, a Garden City native, was the 5th child born to the late Curley and Marie...
Randall Knight
May 6, 2023
Randall Knight, age 76, of Bay Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was transferred to Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel, MS for services.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Randall Knight.
Kim Juno Pierron
May 6, 2023
Kim Juno Pierron, age 57, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on May 6, 2023.
Kim was born on August 9, 1965 to Austin Paul Juno, Jr. and Althea Wetwiski Juno Goss in New Orleans, LA. She was an amazing mother, beloved nana, daughter, sister, and friend. She adored spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, gardening, reading, and...
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr.
May 6, 2023
John Thomas “Coach Tommy” Williams, Sr., age 84 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 6, 2023. Tommy was born September 20, 1938 in Newton, MS. He graduated from Newton High School in 1956, and then attended East Central Junior College. While in high school and junior college he played football and baseball, and he excelled...
Martha Sanderson Boyce
May 5, 2023
Martha Lee Sanderson Boyce, 77, went to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, May 5, 2023.
Martha was born in Hattiesburg, MS, to M.H. Sanderson and Louella Rodgers Sanderson. Martha graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 1963 and went on to earn a master’s degree in early childhood education at the University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, she...
Dolan Curtis Fleming
May 5, 2023
Dolan C. Fleming, former Harrison County Extension Service Agent, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the age of 91.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Nanelle Fleming. He is survived by his daughter, Merri Lynne Booth (Jim); his grandson, Conner Booth; his brother, Dwight Fleming; his nephews, Ken Fleming, Les Fortenberry and...
Marie Lydia Pavich Doyle
May 5, 2023
Marie Lydia (Pavich) Doyle died peacefully in her apartment in D’Iberville, Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 86. Marie was a native of Biloxi, MS, and was of Croatian and French Descent. She lived on the Point of Biloxi until Hurricane Katrina. She was Catholic and a member of Saint Michael’s Catholic Church. She was retired from...
Rebecca Louise Trehern
May 5, 2023
Rebecca Louise Trehern was born January 23, 1944 in Pascagoula, MS. After a lengthy battle with cancer, she passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023. There will be no more tears or sadness or pain as she fellowships with family at the feet of Jesus. She was born with a love and fascination of the medical profession. You might have seen...
Jerry Lee Simmons
May 4, 2023
Jerry Lee Simmons, 77 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
He was born on November 25, 1945 in Boonville, MS to Paul and Annie Simmons. He completed school up to the seventh grade. He was the co-owner of J&M Custom Cabinets in Ocean Springs with his wife, Mary. He loved to fish and hunt.
Jerry was...
Norman Ray Davenport
May 4, 2023
Norman Ray Davenport, age 85, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.
Norman was born on February 20, 1938 in the Mississippi Delta to Charles and Mattie Davenport. He worked as a contractor, roofer, and Mechanic. He enjoyed Spending time with his family, fishing, and football.
Norman is survived by his...
Vernon F. Letort
May 4, 2023
Vernon F. Letort, 81 of Latimer, MS, passed away at his home on May 4, 2023.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 3, 1942. He grew up in the St. Martin community, attended Notre Dame Catholic schools before graduating from St. Martin High in 1959.
Vernon was a self-taught carpenter that was regarded as an expert by many...
Ret. CMSgt Ronald Stanley
May 3, 2023
Retired CMSgt Ronald Stanley, age 80, of Pass Christian, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Ronald was born December 9, 1942 in Tifton, GA. He graduated from Bremen High School in Bremen, GA. Ronald served in the U.S. Air Force where he received several awards including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal with three...
Robert Charles Ferro
May 3, 2023
Robert Charles "Bob" Ferro, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Bob was born in Chicago, IL on August 12, 1941. He served his country in the US Army for 14 years and the Army Guard and Reserves for a total of 28 years of military service. He loved antique cars and car races,...
Susan Frances Quave
May 3, 2023
Susan Frances Quave, 78, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Gulfport.
Ms. Quave was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was employed for over 30 years at Howard Memorial Hospital and Biloxi Regional Hospital as a registered nurse. Ms. Quave loved her dogs and enjoyed being outside bird watching...
Charlotte Rae Shrock
May 2, 2023
Charlotte Shrock, age 81, of Biloxi passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Mrs. Shrock was a resident of both FL and the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School and studied at William Carey University. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi and a longtime nursery coordinator in her career. Family...
Rebecca "Becky" McLain
May 2, 2023
Rebecca “Becky” Rae McLain (nee Karns), 78 of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 2, 2023 with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Becky, as she was known to all who loved her, was born in Santa Monica, CA on December 11, 1944 to Randolph Hughey Karns and Rachel Crew Karns. She eventually settled in...
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