Obituaries
Thomas Anthony Brunow
Feb 28, 2023
Thomas Anthony Brunow, 95, of Saucier, MS passed away peacefully February 28th, 2023.
Mr. Brunow was born on September 10, 1927 to his parents, Jules Henry Brunow, Sr. and Harriette V. Doyle Brunow in Pawling, NY, and resided in Biloxi, MS since 1958. Mr. Brunow was married to the late Lillian M. Elliot Brunow and was a loving husband for...
Sammie Orr
Feb 28, 2023
Sammie Orr, age 76 went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Biloxi, MS surrounded by his family.
Sammie was born on September 5, 1946 in Mobile, AL. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Woolmarket, MS.
His Catholic faith was very important and dear to him. He was...
Maxine D. Taliancich Comeaux
Feb 27, 2023
Maxine D. Taliancich Comeaux, 85, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, she was born on October 27, 1937. She attended Sacred Heart Academy in Biloxi, MS. She was employed for over 20 years on Keesler Air Force Base where she retired from AAFES.
Maxine was a devoted...
Sandra Cotonio White
Feb 27, 2023
Sandra Catherine White, known to many as Sandy Cotonio, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, succumbing to cancer. Sandy was born on November 24, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to Eloise and Jeff Haynie, long-time residents of Jackson, MS. The family moved to Gulfport in the 1950's where Sandy attended elementary and junior high schools and graduated from...
Ella Mae Hoda Flynn
Feb 26, 2023
Our beloved faithful matriarch of our family, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Ella Mae Hoda Flynn, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Flynn was born on August 10, 1931 in Kiln, MS. She was employed with the Keesler Air...
Paul Edward Craven, Jr.
Feb 25, 2023
Paul Edward Craven, Jr., age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023.
Paul was born in Williamsport, PA, but grew up in Turbotville, PA. He was a United States Air Force Veteran. He was a member of Elks Lodge #606 and VFW. Paul loved to travel the world. He had many interests as a self-taught engineer and entrepreneur.
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Nelldine Mary Reaux "Nelly" Fountain
Feb 24, 2023
Nelldine Mary Reaux Fountain “Nelly”, 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Friday, February 24, 2023 in Ocean Springs, MS. Nelldine was born in Biloxi, MS on March 15, 1941 to Wilmer Joseph Reaux and Agnes Short Reaux. Nelldine attended school at Biloxi High School. Shortly thereafter, she started her career in sewing at The E.R. Moore...
Judith Ross
Feb 23, 2023
Judith Annette Tiblier Ross, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023.
Judith was born on December 5, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to the late Jules Tiblier and Virgie Mallette Tiblier. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was former member of Ramsey Creek Baptist Church and a volunteer at Merit...
Faye "Mamaw" Saylor
Feb 23, 2023
Margaret “Mamaw” Saylor, 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in D’Iberville.
Mrs. Saylor was born in Williamsburg, KY and was a resident of the coast for the past 32 years. She loved spending time with her family and taking care of her grandchildren. Mrs. Saylor enjoyed gardening and puzzle books.
She was preceded...
John "Jack" Albert Matthews
Feb 22, 2023
John “Jack” Albert Matthews passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. He was born October 19, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, to parents Alvin Matthews and Mary Leeds Matthews.
John was preceded in death by his wife Eleanor Oliana Matthews, brothers Alvin Matthews and James “Jim” Matthews, and son Michael Scherer. He is survived by children Marion Matthews, Catherine Scherer, John...
James M. Lancaster, Sr.
Feb 22, 2023
The Reverend Deacon James (Jim) M. Lancaster, Sr., age 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
He was born on November 1, 1940 in Greenville, MS, to Archie and Irma Lancaster. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs where he served as deacon and was active in...
Joseph St. Amant
Feb 22, 2023
Joseph Elliot St. Amant, age 53, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away on February 22, 2023.
Joseph was born on September 8, 1969 to Bernard and Martha St. Amant in Biloxi, Mississippi. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1987. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Human and Health sciences from the University of Southern Mississippi. He later received...
Vien Thi Nguyen
Feb 21, 2023
Vien Thi Nguyen, 66, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Mrs. Nguyen was born March 14, 1956 to Duc and Vien Nguyen.
In her free time, Mrs. Nguyen enjoyed gardening, knitting, and spending time with her grandkids when they visited.
Survivors include her husband, Ban Van Le; and children, Thuc Le (wife: ThaoLy Vo) and family,...
Consuelo Lee
Feb 20, 2023
Mrs. Consuelo Lee, age 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Biloxi in her sleep.
Mrs. Lee was born on December 28, 1946 in Angeles City, Philippines. She was the beloved wife of Kim Lee for 48 years. Mrs. Lee loved cooking and taking care of her family.
Mrs. Lee was preceded in death...
Robert Draughn Statzer
Feb 20, 2023
Robert Draughn “Bobby” Statzer, 54, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 in Gulfport.
Bobby was born in Farmville, VA on June 10, 1968 to William Bernard Statzer and Marjorie Marye Cox Statzer. He attended Prince Edward Academy and served in the US Navy Seabees. He was the owner of Statzers Outdoors and was a lifelong ham radio operator.
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Kenneth Everitt Necaise
Feb 20, 2023
Kenneth Everitt “Cracky” Necaise, 76, of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at Gulfport Memorial Hospital.
He was born September 17, 1946 to Everitt Necaise and Florence Rider. He attended St. Thomas Elementary and Long Beach High School. Kenneth was employed by Frito-Lay and Dickie’s Potato Chip Company.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and...
Billy Joe Gilson Sr.
Feb 19, 2023
Billy Joe Gilson Sr., 82, of Vancleave, MS passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023. Billy was born April 30, 1940 to George and Hazel Gilson.
Though he was a native to Arkansas, Billy resided on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 60 years and worked as a truck driver. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. Billy was...
Nola Fritz Jones
Feb 18, 2023
Nola Fritz Jones, 93, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023. Mrs. Jones was born May 12, 1929.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit at 10 AM. Interment will be at Coalville Cemetery.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral...
Howard Rutland
Feb 18, 2023
Charles Howard Rutland, age 80, of Gulfport passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Originally from Mount Olive, Mississippi. Howard was preceded in death by his father, Leff Rutland and mother, Molly Speed Rutland; brothers, John, Lawrence and Jerry Rutland; sister, Ann Helm; and beloved wife of 58 years, June Kahler Rutland.
He is survived by his daughter, Larissa...
James William "JW" Short
Feb 17, 2023
James William “JW” Short, 86, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 in Biloxi.
JW was born in Hugo, OK on June 4, 1936 to Mark Short, Sr. and Eloise Harding Short. He was a servant leader in many ways, serving over 25 years in the United States Army, retiring as a Lt. Colonel; a more recent...
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