Obituaries
Linda Ann Moore Ruffin
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Linda Ann (Moore) Ruffin, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 29th, 2023.
She was born on May 22, 1940 in Pascagoula, MS. Linda grew up in Vancleave with numerous cousins and family members, where she completed all twelve years of school before obtaining her Associate Degree from MGCCC in Perkinston, MS. Throughout the years, she was...
Hoang Thi Nguyen
Apr 29, 2023
Mrs. Hoang Thi Nguyen, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
Mrs. Nguyen was born on March 10, 1946 in Vietnam. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Hong Nguyen and Vo Nguyen; and by her husband, Soan Van Nguyen. Survivors include her daughters,...
Johnny Cripps Murdock
Apr 28, 2023
Johnny “Jay” Cripps Murdock, 71, of Biloxi, MS, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 28, 2023.
Jay was the first born to his two wonderful and loving parents, Johnny Walker Murdock and Norma Jean Murdock on February 3, 1952, in Albany, Georgia. They were a proud military family, and Jay graduated from Leilehua High...
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr.
Apr 27, 2023
Ervin Joseph Peterson, Jr. “E.J.”, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 in Kiln, MS.
E.J. was born on November 5, 1942 in Hancock County, MS to Ervin J. Peterson, Sr. and Ruth L. Peterson. He graduated high school and worked as a welder, carpenter and mechanic. E.J. enjoyed hunting, playing the guitar, reading his...
Genevieve "Jenny" Marie Hungerford Martino
Apr 26, 2023
Genevieve “Jenny” Marie Hungerford Martino, age 87, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 peacefully at her home.
Jenny was born on December 8, 1935 in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a 1954 graduate of Sacred Heart Girls Academy and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was Co-Owner of Martino...
Curtis "Curtie" Ray Harris Jr.
Apr 26, 2023
Curtis “Curtie” Ray Harris Jr, 55, of Vancleave MS, entered Heaven's gates on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 after battling cancer. He was surrounded by family and friends at the time of his passing. He was born in Lucedale, MS on February 21st, 1968.
Curtie was a selfless man who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Husley
Apr 26, 2023
Gerald “Jerry” Lee Husley, age 82 of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 surrounded by his family. Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Woolmarket community. This is where he met and married the love of his life, Gwen. Together they built a beautiful life, always remaining active in their community and surrounding themselves with family and...
Gerard Meloche Benezue
Apr 25, 2023
Gerard “Geri” Catherine Meloche Benezue, age 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence.
Gerard was born on January 18, 1928 to Francis Meloche and Catherine Crellin Meloche in New Orleans, LA. She attended McDonogh High School in New Orleans, LA. She was a long-time member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean...
John William Pope
Apr 25, 2023
John W. Pope born on May 20, 1936 in Bolivar County near Beulah, MS passed away on April 25, 2023.
He graduated from Skene Consolidated High School. He served six years in the US Navy. He worked for Hartford Steam Boilers for thirty years serving as chief Inspector in Detroit, MI and Baltimore, MD, and he retired in 1998. He...
Rhea A. Foster
Apr 24, 2023
Rhea A. Foster, 73 of Ocean Springs, MS and Galesburg, IL passed away on April 24, 2023 at her residence with family by her side.
She was born on November 6, 1949 in Galesburg, IL to Charles D. Edwards and Clara Tate-Edwards. She graduated from Carl Sandburg College with an Associate’s Degree in Accounting, and she graduated from Galesburg High...
George O. Fain
Apr 24, 2023
George “G.O.” Otho Fain, age 93, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023.
George was born on June 20, 1929 to Otho M. Fain and Mary O. Fain in Trumann, AR. He was a high school graduate and later joined the USAF where he worked with electronics and ground radios. After 20 years of service, he...
Sherry Mae Premeaux Bell
Apr 24, 2023
Sherry Mae Premeaux Bell, age 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away on April 24, 2023.
Sherry was born on January 9, 1953 in Biloxi, MS. She enjoyed dog shows, watching football and spending time with family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Louise Underwood and Floyd Premeaux; loving husband, Coy Ray Bell; and by her daughter Charity...
Kenneth James "Kenny" Allen
Apr 24, 2023
Kenneth James “Kenny” Allen, 33, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 in Saucier.
Kenny was born on March 13, 1990 in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from St. Martin High School and was employed with NIS as a cell tower technician. Kenny enjoyed fishing, boating, hiking, traveling, water sports and especially spending time with his...
Mary Alice Duvall Desporte
Apr 24, 2023
Mary Alice Duvall Desporte, 85, of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully on Monday April 24, 2023 in D'Iberville.
Mary Alice was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS and a graduate of Biloxi High School. She worked in the family business, Desporte Baking Company for many years, and retired in 1990 from the bakery business. She then helped her husband run...
Sam Brock McMillan
Apr 24, 2023
Sam Brock McMillan, 95 of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born on March 16, 1928 in Bogalusa, LA to Jules and Minnie McMillan. He was a high school graduate. He served in the United States Air Force for twenty years and was a Korean War Veteran.
Sam was preceded in death...
Helen L. Cassanova Bieda
Apr 24, 2023
Helen L. Cassanova Bieda, 100, a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), Gulfport, died April 24, 2023 in Gulfport. A native of Biloxi, she was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. Mrs. Bieda was a 1941 graduate of Biloxi High School, and had coordinated class reunion activities since 1972. She attended Newcomb College at Tulane University and the...
Delano Dawson
Apr 23, 2023
Delano Dawson, known as “Pete” to his friends or “Peter Rabbit” to his beloved wife of almost 67 years, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the age of 89 with his family by his side.
Delano was born on April 14, 1934 in Schoolfield, VA to Willian Hedley Dawson and Homie Talbert Dawson. He was raised in Schoolfield,...
Phuong Kim Nguyen
Apr 23, 2023
Mrs. Phuong Kim Nguyen, age 70, of Macclenny, FL passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Thursday, May 4, 2023 and Friday, May 5, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May...
Steven Bradley Nall
Apr 23, 2023
Steven Bradley Nall, age 22 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023.
He was born on January 28, 2001 in Pascagoula, MS to Steven J. Nall and Michelle Dronet. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School. He was a welder by trade. He enjoyed fishing, helping others, hunting anything and everything, especially ducks, being the best...
James M. Eide
Apr 23, 2023
Mr. James M. Eide, 88, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 23, 2023. He was a native of Brainerd, MN, but he was a resident of the Gulf Coast for over 67 years. Mr. James was a US Air Force veteran and was employed in Civil Service for 35 years. He worked on the...
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