Obituaries

Robert Lloyd Moody

Robert Lloyd Moody

Nov 12, 2022

 

Robert Lloyd Moody, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Mr. Moody was born and raised in Kosciusko, Mississippi, but he resided on the Gulf Coast since the 1970's. He was a graduate of Kosciusko High School and the University of Southern Mississippi where he majored in voice with a minor in piano.

He was...

Terry W McGee

Terry W McGee

Nov 12, 2022

Terry W. McGee, age 66, of Purvis, MS passed away on November 12, 2022.

He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Terry W. McGee.

Jerry Dean Fain, Sr.

Jerry Dean Fain, Sr.

Nov 12, 2022

Jerry Dean Fain, Sr., 82, of Long Beach died Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mr. Fain was born in Whitmire, SC and had been a resident of Long Beach for 53 years.  He was a supervisor at Ingalls Shipbuilding, previously served in the US Air Force, was a member of Divine Grace Baptist Church and a member of the...

Benjamin David "Bennie" Newton

Benjamin David "Bennie" Newton

Nov 12, 2022

Benjamin David “Bennie” Newton, age 55, of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away on November 12, 2022.

Benjamin was born on February 3, 1967 to Robert Tillman Newton Sr. and Vera Newton in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Vancleave High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Benjamin had a passion for cooking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with and spoiling his...

Emiko Burnett

Emiko Burnett

Nov 11, 2022

Emiko Burnett, 89, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. Mrs. Burnett was born in Japan on August 26, 1933 to Sadao and Yoshi Sasaki.

Mrs. Burnett worked at the Hilton hotel as a banquet waitress for 10 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking Japanese food and visiting with her friends. She was well known...

Frank J. Szczepanski

Frank J. Szczepanski

Nov 11, 2022

Frank James Szczepanski Jr., age 86, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Frank was born in Calumet City, Illinois. He was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi since 1969. He was a veteran for the United States Air Force, and he relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana to assist in the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility with...

James "Jimmy" A. Raybon

James "Jimmy" A. Raybon

Nov 10, 2022

James “Jimmy” A. Raybon, 55, of Gautier, MS passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. Jimmy was born in Thomasville, AL on June 28, 1967 to L.C. and Linda Raybon.

In 1986, Jimmy graduated from Clarke County High School in Grovehill, AL. After graduating, he attended Patrick Henry College where he received a bachelor's degree in Business in 1988. Jimmy worked...

Robert "Bobby" Wright Rinker

Robert "Bobby" Wright Rinker

Nov 10, 2022

Robert (Bobby) W. Rinker, 74, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022, under the loving care of his wife, family and hospice.

Born May 25, 1948 in Winchester VA, Bobby was the son to the late Loren W. Rinker and Betty Jean (Hott) Rinker and husband to Catherine (Cathy) who he married on August...

Sheila Poulos Foster

Sheila Poulos Foster

Nov 9, 2022

Sheila Poulos Foster, age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Sheila attended Biloxi High School. She worked in the gaming industry where she retired from the President Casino. During her spare-time she enjoyed dancing, bingo and playing cards. She was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was of Catholic faith...

Renesmee Skyelynn Reed Smith

Renesmee Skyelynn Reed Smith

Nov 9, 2022

Renesmee Skyelynn Reed Smith, stillbirth, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Gulfport.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Jeremiah Smith.  Survivors include her mother, Mekhila Sn’Quest Holman; sister, Isabella Marie Holman; grandmother, Delana Ballard; and great grandmother, Dianna Seale.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...

Patricia "Patsy" Elaine Hiers

Patricia "Patsy" Elaine Hiers

Nov 9, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Elaine Hiers, age 76, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Patsy was born on August 17, 1946 in Plant City, Florida to the late Lloyd English and Edna Walker English. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave. She loved to travel with her husband Jimmy, spend time with her grandkids...

Kenneth Michael Montana

Kenneth Michael Montana

Nov 9, 2022

 

Kenneth Michael Montana, age 73, a resident of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Pensacola, FL. 

Mr. Montana was born on February 12, 1949 in Poplarville, MS to Wayne and Audrey Montana.   He was educated at Cornell University School of Food and Beverage Management and served in the US Marine Corps.  He was a restaurateur...

Alexandria "Alea" Nicole Barnes Michels

Alexandria "Alea" Nicole Barnes Michels

Nov 8, 2022

Alexandria Nicole Barnes Michels passed away on November 8, 2022.   She was born in West Virginia to Wade and Lisa Barnes but was a long-time resident of Biloxi.   She is preceded in death by her grandmother Shelley L. Wildman that passed on December 30, 2021.   She is survived by her parents, Lisa Barnes of Biloxi and Wade Barnes of...

Jeffrey Slusser

Jeffrey Slusser

Nov 8, 2022

 

Jeffrey Slusser, age 59, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Jeffrey was born in Lynchburg, VA on December 13, 1962. He got his GED, then went to truck driving school and became a commercial truck driver. He enjoyed tennis, floral arranging, growing plants, traveling, and his family and animals.

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his...

Phillip Michael Schneiter

Phillip Michael Schneiter

Nov 7, 2022

Phillip Michael Schneiter, age 50, passed away November 7th, 2022.

Phillip was preceded in death by his mother, Teresita Sioco Schneiter.

Survivors include his loving partner, Maria Casimiro; two children, Isabella Schneiter and Kaylee Fountain; father, Kenneth Michael Schneiter; siblings (oldest-youngest), Minda Marshall, Maria Schneiter, Renato Schneiter, Cheryl Schneiter, Michelle Berry, and Julie Schneiter; nieces and nephews(oldest-youngest), Christina Tran, Lincoln...

James Harman Holder

James Harman Holder

Nov 7, 2022

Mr. James “Jimmy” Harman Holder, age 97, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022 while in Wiggins, MS, the city where he lived.

Mr. James Holder was born into this world in Caddo Parish, LA on July 25, 1925. Adopted as an infant by his parents, Mr. James Hampton Holder and Mrs. Myrtle Paxton Holder, he lived there through the...

Orsalena "Lena" Giolito Collier

Orsalena "Lena" Giolito Collier

Nov 7, 2022

Orsalena “Lena” Giolito Collier, age 88, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, in Gulfport.

Lena was born on January 4, 1934, in Massachusetts, to Peter Secondo Giolito and Onorina Giolito. After completing her education, she went on to pursue her passion of becoming an Interior Designer. Along with interior decorating, Lena enjoyed knitting and gardening. She was President of...

Thomas John Brokl

Thomas John Brokl

Nov 7, 2022

Thomas John Brokl, 81 of Ocean Springs passed away at home on November 7, 2022.

He was born on August 15, 1941 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He graduated from White Bear Lake High School in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, and later received his BS Degree in Business Economics from the University of Minnesota.

His career started in Agri-Marketing with various...

Anthony "Tony" Francis Haley

Anthony "Tony" Francis Haley

Nov 6, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Francis Haley, age 69, of Biloxi passed from this life to be with our Lord on November 6, 2022. He was born on July 18, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to his late loving father and mother, James and Loretta Haley. Tony was proceeded in death by his late loving wife Roselene “Rose” Battise Haley. He was a veteran...

Jeanne Marie Barhonovich Baker

Jeanne Marie Barhonovich Baker

Nov 6, 2022

Jeanne Marie Barhonovich Baker, age 71, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 6, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. 

Jeanne Marie was born on May 14, 1951 and was raised on Point Cadet in Biloxi. She worked many hours at her father’s side at Progress Printing Company and was a devoted member of St. Michael Catholic Church. She was also...

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