Obituaries

Pervilla Writer Grove

Pervilla Writer Grove

Jul 6, 2012

Pervilla Writer Grove, age 90, of Gulfport, died Friday, July 6, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born in York, PA and had been a resident of Gulfport for three years having moved from York where she was a longtime resident. She is survived by a son, Brian T. Grove of Gulfport. The funeral service is Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at...

Vernell Leger

Vernell Leger

Jul 6, 2012

Vernell Leger, 86, of Moss Point, MS died on Saturday, July 7, 2012. Srv: Tues., 7-10-12, 3:00 p.m. Visit 2-3:00 p.m. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, Ocean Springs.

Ashton Leigh Halula

Ashton Leigh Halula

Jul 6, 2012

Ms. Ashton Leigh Halula, age 21, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012, in Robertsdale, AL. Ashton was born and raised on the Gulf Coast and was an avid softball and basketball player. She played on many softball league teams and tournament teams in St. Martin. Survivors include her mother, Royce Brune (Pat Granger), father Eddie...

Dorothy Marie Burris

Dorothy Marie Burris

Jul 5, 2012

Dorothy Burris, 86, of Biloxi, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 in Biloxi. Mrs. Burris was born on August 15, 1924 to William and Margaret Wright. She served her country during World War II in the Navy as a Yeoman where she earned the American Theatre Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal. She was a lover of cats and...

Thomas Stephen Noble

Thomas Stephen Noble

Jul 5, 2012

Thomas Stephen Noble, Jr. age 58, of Horn Lake, MS passed to his heavenly reward on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Mr. Noble was a native of Ocean Springs and a resident of Horn Lake, MS. for the past 20 years. He worked as a Chief Engineer since 1991 for Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel on the Wallace McGeorge. Survivors include...

Dona Marie Cox

Dona Marie Cox

Jul 5, 2012

Dona Marie Cox, a resident of Pensacola, Florida passed away after a lengthy illness on July 5, 2012 at Baptist Manor in Pensacola, Florida at the age of 59. Dona was born on May 18, 1953 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Clifton Anderson Cox, Jr. and Lou Ethel Cox. She was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death...

Helen Barras

Helen Barras

Jul 5, 2012

Mrs. Helen Barras, age 88, of Biloxi, MS. was taken by the holy angels to her heavenly father, on July 5, 2012. Helen was born in Henry, Louisiana and later moved to Biloxi with her parents, George and Theozia Lee. She was married to Mabry Barras for 51 years and the two travelled around the United States while Mabry was...

ALice Ross Barrilleaux

ALice Ross Barrilleaux

Jul 5, 2012

Alice Ross Barrilleaux, 98, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Thursday, July 5, 2012. Alice was born November 19, 1913 in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs. Alice was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband...

Pearl A. Miller

Pearl A. Miller

Jul 4, 2012

Pearl Miller, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in Biloxi. Mrs. Miller was born on January 5, 1920 in Freeport, PA to Jacob Adams and Susan Horning. She married AZ Miller in Biloxi, MS. They were happily married for 45 years. She enjoyed shopping and spending times at the casinos. Pearl is survived by her...

Janet W.  Dunham

Janet W. Dunham

Jul 3, 2012

Janet W Dunham, age 81, died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was born in Rangeley, ME, May 4, 1931 to Percy and Edith Johnson. She loved to bird watch and spending time in her yard with her beautiful flowers, was a former member of the Magnolia Swingers Square Dance Club, and enjoyed her retirement from AAFES...

Georgia Bell Mosemak

Georgia Bell Mosemak

Jul 3, 2012

Georgia Bell Mosemak, age 84, of Gulfport died Tuesday, July 3, 2012 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Mosemak was born in Morehead City, NC and had been a resident of the coast since 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael “Top” Mosemak. Survivers include four sons, John (Eyvonne) Mosemak of Manassas, VA; Steve (Suzan) Mosemak of Greenville, MS;...

Sean  P. Worsham

Sean P. Worsham

Jul 2, 2012

Sean P. Worsham, age 37, of Biloxi, died Monday, July 2, 2012. Sean was a long time resident of Biloxi and an avid fisherman. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Survivors include his mother, Robin Worsham and Phil, his daughter, Jalin Worsham; his sister, Heather Speth and Coilin; half-brother, Dellis (D.J.) Worsham, Jr.; aunts and uncles, Terry...

Joseph Earl Weidner

Joseph Earl Weidner

Jul 2, 2012

Joseph Earl Weidner, age 51, of D’Iberville, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2012. Joseph was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville and was formerly employed as a security officer with Coast Transit Authority. He graduated and played football for D’Iberville High School. He enjoyed football, fishing and drafting. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Elaine Webb; grandmother,...

Nancy L.  McRae

Nancy L. McRae

Jul 2, 2012

Nancy L. Keebler McRae, 96, of Vancleave, MS died on Monday, July 2, 2012. Mrs. McRae was a native of Ocean Springs, MS and a resident of Vancleave, MS for the past 50 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. McRae is preceded in death by her parents, Bert Richard and Mariam Faulk Keebler; husband, Hughes Coyt McRae; sister,...

Anna  Marie Humbargar Bridge

Anna Marie Humbargar Bridge

Jul 2, 2012

Mrs. Anna Marie Humbargar Bridge, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, July 2, 2012 surrounded by her loving friends. Mrs. Bridge was born in Herington, KS on February 10, 1922. She was a member of Ocean Springs Elks Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, BPOE 2501 where she enjoyed playing Pokeno with all her friends. She was very talented with crafts and...

Margueritte T. Wheat

Margueritte T. Wheat

Jul 1, 2012

Margueritte T. Wheat, 95, of Gulfport passed away July 1, 2012 in Gulfport. She was born May 17, 1917 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Francis B. Wheat, Sr. Survivors include her daughter, Margy W. Moffett (Joe) of Gulfport; 2 sons, Francis B. “Frank” Wheat, Jr. (Louise) of Gulfport and Ronald J. “Ronnie”...

Lois Marie Smith

Lois Marie Smith

Jul 1, 2012

Mrs. Lois Marie Smith, age 62, of Vancleave, MS. died Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Vancleave. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Tina Edwards and Sandy Bumgarner, parents, Nelson Stevens and Ruth Atkinson and a grandson Michael Reinhart. Survivors include her husband Hubert "Smitty" Smith of Vancleave, son Stephen (Melinda) Smith of D'Iberville, and grandchildren Michael, Tommy and...

George  August Bellais

George August Bellais

Jul 1, 2012

George August Bellais, 84, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, went to join his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mr. Bellais was preceded in death by his parents, George H. Bellais and Beulah Creel Bellais and grandson, Christopher Mark Ross. He is survived by his loving wife and caregiver of 65 years, Florence Hollier Bellais; his two daughters,...

Betty Frances Kinlaw

Betty Frances Kinlaw

Jul 1, 2012

Betty Frances Kinlaw, 77, of Vancleave, MS died on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Mrs. Kinlaw was a native of North Carolina and a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1970. She attended the First Baptist Church of Vancleave where she was a member of Ms Anna’s Sunday School Class. Mrs. Kinlaw was an avid bowler and she enjoyed gardening...

Ronald Ray Bird

Ronald Ray Bird

Jun 30, 2012

Ronald Ray Bird (Honest Ron) was called up by our Lord on Saturday, June 30th, 2012. Ronald was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was born January 18, 1946 in Biloxi and attended D'Iberville High School where he graduated Salutatorium in 1964. Ronald married the love of his life on July 25th 1969. Ronald was a Welder/Pipefitter...