Obituaries
Thaddeus L. "Pete" Hager
Aug 30, 2023
Thaddeus L. “Pete” Hager of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
Pete was born on February 26, 1936 to the late Charles E. and Mary E. Redmon Ray Hager. He was a native of Flaherty, KY. SSgt Hager was a Vietnam veteran in the 20th Engineer Brigade. Pete was a life member of the Veterans of...
Harold "Big H" Sablich
Aug 30, 2023
Harold Joseph “Big H” Sablich, Jr., 76, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Harold was born August 7, 1947 to Harold Joseph Sablich, Sr. and Maria Romeo Sablich.
Harold was a life long resident of Biloxi, MS. He graduated from Biloxi High School, then attended MGCCC and Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Harold worked for the McDermott Petroleum Reserve...
Larry Wesley Blakeney
Aug 29, 2023
Larry Wesley Blakeney, age 65, a lifelong resident of Long Beach, MS, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 in his new home overlooking the Mississippi Sound.
Larry was born July 7, 1958, in Gulfport, MS to Urel Wesley and Peggy Joyce Blakeney, who have preceded him in death along with twin sisters, Annett Pavolini and...
Gloria Knobloch Bradley
Aug 26, 2023
Gloria Knobloch Bradley, 94, of Gulfport Mississippi, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023, in Pass Christian, Mississippi. She was born on July 10, 1929 in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Miss Gloria led a life of service to others. She was always lending an ear to listen, helping a neighbor or a friend, and taking care of people and pets. She loved...
Stephen Jude Bertolini
Aug 25, 2023
Stephen Jude Bertolini, age 56, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Stephen was born in Delaware County, PA and was employed in the printing industry. He was a Catholic.
A private service will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the the Bertolini family.
Dean Harold Schultz
Aug 24, 2023
Dean Harold Schultz, age 60, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023.
Dean was born on April 10, 1963, in Lansing, MI. He was an offshore boat captain for several years and at the time of his death, he was a journeyman electrician. Dean loved the waterways of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, especially the Biloxi River and...
Glenn Terry Tregle
Aug 24, 2023
Glenn T. Tregle, age 80 of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.
He was born and raised in Mancha Achers, LA. He served eleven years in the Navy. He worked at Ingalls Shipbuilding for twenty-eight years. He was a High School graduate.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Nettie Tregle; and brothers, Tommy, Curtis,...
Albert James "AJ" Sirmon
Aug 24, 2023
On August 24, 2023, Albert James “AJ” Sirmon was taken home by his Lord and Savior. He was 87 years old and lived a full and blessed life. AJ was born September 9, 1935 in Loxley, AL but lived most of his adult life in Biloxi, MS. He was a proud former Marine and former employee of Huntington Ingalls....
Lawrence O. Bearson
Aug 23, 2023
Lawrence O. Bearson “Larry” lost his brave battle with cancer on August 23, 2023 while surrounded by family.
The eldest child of Clarence and Violet Bearson, he was born on November 23, 1937 on the family farm in Osakis, Minnesota. Followed by siblings Clara Jayne Walsh (Rollie), Merilyn Maanum, Gene Bearson, and Myron Bearson (Norma).
During high school, he began...
Donald L. Morrison
Aug 23, 2023
Donald L. Morrison, age 90, a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
Mr. Morrison was retired from the U.S. Navy after 26 years of service. He was a Presbyterian.
Mr. Morrison is survived by his three daughters, two sons, twelve grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will...
Linwood Earl Anderson
Aug 23, 2023
Linwood Earl Anderson fell asleep in death on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Linwood, known affectionately by many as “Andy” or “Pee Wee”, was born on October 27, 1952 in Ayden, North Carolina to Bettie Elizabeth Anderson and James Earl Vance, Sr.After spending many years in North Carolina he moved to Pensacola, Florida where he graduated high...
Dr. Kenneth Davidson
Aug 23, 2023
Dr. Kenneth Comfort Davidson, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.Kenneth was born in Biloxi, MS on October 9, 1930. He was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Biloxi High School. In 1957, he graduated from Loyola University Dental School in New Orleans with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery. Following graduation, he served in...
Larry Gerald Tapper, Jr.
Aug 23, 2023
Larry Gerald Tapper, Jr. “Chief Tonto”, 51 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on August 23, 2023.
He was born on January 22, 1972 in Biloxi, MS to Larry and Susan Tapper. He graduated from St. Martin High School. He has been employed at Coastal Energy, Delta World Tires, Tire Kingdom, and Southern Tire Mart. He enjoyed riding four wheelers...
Elizabeth Dawn Waters
Aug 23, 2023
Elizabeth Dawn Waters, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully passed away on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Elizabeth travelled the world as an Air Force wife and worked for over 35 years as a civilian for the Air Force and...
Dorothy Lynn Heaslip Moore
Aug 21, 2023
Dorothy Lynn Heaslip Moore was born on February 21, 1936 in New Orleans to James Baker Heaslip and Margaret Martinez Heaslip. She grew up in New Orleans and attended Sacred Heart Academy in New Orleans in lower school. Her family moved to Houston while she was in the 7th grade and she went to Lanier Junior High, then to...
Edna E. Brady
Aug 21, 2023
Edna E. Brady, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.
Edna was born November 6, 1933 in Calhoun County, MS to Ford and Huldie Naron. She received a Bachelor and Master’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Southern Mississippi. Following graduation, she worked as a second-grade teacher at College Park Elementary in Gautier, MS...
Verne B. Lamas
Aug 20, 2023
Verne B. Lamas has entered into her eternal resting place. Born in New Orleans, LA, to Albert and Teresa Bakeler, she grew up in Biloxi and later graduated from Sacred Heart Academy and Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold "Flash" Lamas; her parents; and a very special cousin, Mildred...
James Blaine Cannon
Aug 20, 2023
James "Jamie" B. Cannon, 81, formerly of Clinton, MS and a Jackson native, died August 20, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Jamie was born to Andrew and Sarah Cannon on October 24, 1941 in Jackson, MS. Jamie retired from a 35 year career with Siemens Automation/ITE Electrical Products. He was a loving father, son, and grandfather who was...
Mary James Cummings
Aug 20, 2023
Mary James Cummings, age 48, of Gulfport, went to be with the Lord surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2023. She privately and independently fought a courageous battle with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Mary never wanted to burden her family and friends with her sickness.
Mary was born on October 10,1974, in Dallas, Texas. She was a proud...
Rita Ann Ray
Aug 20, 2023
Rita Ann Ray, 75, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 in Saucier.
She was born on July 22, 1948 in San Bernardino, CA to Frank Bishop and Mary Elizabeth “Jerry” Green. Rita enjoyed embroidering, her dogs and cats and baking. Chef Rita left a lasting legacy on the culinary scene of the Gulf Coast.
Rita was...
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