Obituaries

Ola Mae Eustche

Ola Mae Eustche

May 9, 2010

Mrs. Ola Mae Eustache, 92, of Biloxi, MS, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, in Metairie, LA, after a brief illness. Mrs. Eustache was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. She was a faithful member of the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Eustache; daughter, Joyce Davis; granddaughter, Taylor Jimerson; and...

Alice Denning Puryear

Alice Denning Puryear

May 8, 2010

Mrs. Alice Denning Puryear died on May 8, 2010 at the age of 96. Mrs. Puryear was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Denning. She was the widow of Major General R.W. Puryear, a former commander of Keesler Technical Training Center from 1964-1967. She received her education at Nazareth Academy of Bardstown, KY...

Lyra Jean' Mitchell

Lyra Jean' Mitchell

May 8, 2010

Baby Lyra Jean' Mitchell, infant daughter of Gilbert and Lydia Mitchell, went to be with our Lord on May 8, 2010. God called her name so softly, that only she could hear. And no one heard the footsteps of the angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to loose her, but she did not go alone. For part of us...

Roy W. Holliman, Jr.

Roy W. Holliman, Jr.

May 8, 2010

Mr. Roy W. Holliman, Jr., 77, of Latimer, lost his battle with numerous cancers and passed away Saturday, May 8, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Holliman was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to Biloxi as a small child where he resided for the duration of his life. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School and served in...

Donald Buford Quave

Donald Buford Quave

May 7, 2010

Mr. Donald B. Quave, 81, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Friday, May 7, 2010, in Gautier Mr. Quave, a native and lifelong resident of Jackson County, was retired from Ingall's Shipbuilding and a former deputy sheriff with Jackson County Sheriff's Office. he was lovingly known as "Uncle Donald" to all who knew him. Mr. Quave was preceded in death by...

Henry Larry Campbell

Henry Larry Campbell

May 7, 2010

Henry Larry Campbell, age 58, of Gautier, MS died Friday, May 7, 2010 in Gautier. Henry was a longtime resident of Gautier and was a US Navy Veteran. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with family. He worked for Thomas Transmission in Gautier for ten years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Campbell and Cora Haney and...

Mary Bailey Romero

Mary Bailey Romero

May 6, 2010

Mary Bailey Romero, 75, of Saucier, MS went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 6, 2010 surrounded by her loving family and close friends. Mrs. Romero was a native of Meridian, MS and had been a resident of the Coast for the past 60 years. She was a retired parts manager with several local car dealerships. Mrs. Romero was...

David Allen Powell, Jr.

David Allen Powell, Jr.

May 6, 2010

David Allen Powell, Jr., age 66, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, in Biloxi. David was born in Biloxi and a graduate of Notre Dame High School. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served his country from 1966 to 1973, during which time he was the recipient of...

Michael Gene Smith

Michael Gene Smith

May 5, 2010

Michael Gene Smith passed into the Kingdom of Heaven Wednesday, May 5, 2010, where he was tenderly received into the Lord's waiting arms. He was born September 8, 1940 in Peoria, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Cathy and precious daughter, Lisa Guyon. Also a dearly loved son-in-law, John Roger Guyon, Jr.; five grandsons, John III, Robert, Cody,...

Sheldon James Fountain, Sr.

Sheldon James Fountain, Sr.

May 5, 2010

Sheldon James Fountain, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, after a courageous battle with Emphysema. Sheldon was lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, and retired to Pensacola, FL, in 2002. His heart was always in Biloxi and he enjoyed many visits back home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Randolph...

Chester J. Trahan

Chester J. Trahan

May 5, 2010

Chester J. Trahan, age 85, passed away on May 5, 2010 at his home surrounded by close family and friends. He was a longtime resident of Biloxi, though born in Maurice, Louisiana. He made Biloxi his home after serving in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was employed at Keesler Air Force Base...

Bonnie B. Ladner

Bonnie B. Ladner

May 4, 2010

Bonnie B. Ladner, age 84, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 in Gulfport. She was born in Smith Co., MS and was a longtime resident of Gulfport and a member of St. John's Catholic Church. Mrs. Ladner was a retired registered nurse with the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic in Gulfport and was a volunteer at Memorial Hospital...

Barbara C. Smith

Barbara C. Smith

May 3, 2010

Mrs. Barbara C. Smith, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS., passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Barbara was a retired reading teacher with the St. Martin Elementary Schools for over twenty one years of teaching. She obtained her Bachelor and Masters Degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi. During her time as a teacher at St....

Eileen S. Phillips

Eileen S. Phillips

May 1, 2010

Eileen S. Phillips, age 86, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2010 in Gulfport. She was born in Weston, WV. Mrs. Phillips was a homemaker and assisted her husband in their remodeling business. She was also an outstanding fishing person and caught her fair share of fish along with the guys. Mrs. Phillips was a member of St....

Lawrence G. Dubaz

Lawrence G. Dubaz

May 1, 2010

Mr. Lawrence G. "Larry" Dubaz, Jr., 62, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Gulfport. Larry was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a Biloxi High School graduate and attended Phillips Business College. He was a member and past president of the Slavic Benevolent Association, BPOE #606, and served two terms as State Representative of...

Amiyah Nicole Dixon

Amiyah Nicole Dixon

May 1, 2010

Infant Amiyah Nicole Dixon of Biloxi died on Sat., May 1, 2010. Srv: Wed., 5/5/10, 1:00 pm. Visit: 12-1:00pm. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Howard Ave., Biloxi. Brl: Biloxi City.

Richard Eugene Hartney, Sr.

Richard Eugene Hartney, Sr.

May 1, 2010

Mr. Richard E. Hartney, 83, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Hartney, a retired U. S. Navy Veteran of WW II and Korea, was also retired from Litton Data Systems as an electronics engineer. He was a member of the Elks, BPOE #2501, of Ocean Springs and a member of the Fleet Reserve...

Glenda F. Corder

Glenda F. Corder

Apr 30, 2010

Mrs. Glenda F. Corder (The Vinyl Lady), 60, of Gulfport, MS, died Thursday, April 29, 2010, in Jackson, MS. Mrs. Corder was born in Manard, TX, and had been a resident of the coast about 40 years. She was known as "The Vinyl Lady". She was a member of Long Beach Community Church and a former auxiliary officer with the...

Jayce Conner Leeper

Jayce Conner Leeper

Apr 30, 2010

Jayce Conner Leeper, infant son of Robert and Audrey Leeper, died Friday, April 30, 2010. Srv: Thurs., 5/6/10, 3pm. Visit: 2-3pm. Both at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Howard Ave., Biloxi.

Arthur E. Castile

Arthur E. Castile

Apr 29, 2010

Ret. MSGT Arthur E. (Cas) Castile, 76, died April 29,2010. Survivors include his wife Joyce of 56 years, his daughter Lisa Dornier (Barry), sons Gary and Doug Castile; and a brother, Jeral Castile. A remembrance is scheduled for Thursday May 6 at 3:00 pm at 309 41st St., Gulfport MS 39507. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge...