Obituaries

Robert Bennett

Robert Bennett

Oct 6, 2025

Robert “Terry” Bennett, age 84, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at his home on October 6, 2025, surrounded by family and under the compassionate care of hospice.

Terry was born on May 13, 1941, in Guntersville, Alabama, to Paul and Jewell Bennett. After completing high school and college, he proudly dedicated his life to serving his country and community. Terry...

Sherry Migues Hankins

Sherry Migues Hankins

Oct 6, 2025

Sherry Migues Hankins passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.

Sherry, the ninth child of Alton “Black” and Martha (Bourgeois) Migues, was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, in the Point Cadet area. She grew up surrounded by family and love, beginning a new chapter of her life at a young age.

She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose life centered around her...

Stanley Michael Treadway

Stanley Michael Treadway

Oct 6, 2025

Stanley Michael Treadway, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 6, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit from 12:00pm until service time. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

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Jamie Ruth Castro

Jamie Ruth Castro

Oct 5, 2025

Jamie Ruth Thornton Castro, age 64, passed away at her home in Vancleave, Mississippi, on October 5, 2025. Jamie was born on April 30, 1961, in Jackson, Mississippi, to Robert and Violet Thornton.

Jamie had a giving heart and a strong will. She loved caring for others, tending her garden, spending time with her beloved dogs, and above all else, being...

Jeffrey Allen Meleady

Jeffrey Allen Meleady

Oct 5, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Meleady, age 62, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2025.

Jeffrey was born on October 25, 1962, to Robert and Nancy Meleady in Morgantown WV. He attended Ocean Springs High School and, after graduation, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Jeffrey later worked for many years at MGM Beau...

Gregory Keith Dean

Gregory Keith Dean

Oct 4, 2025

Greg Dean, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025. A transplant from the Windy City, Greg was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was more than just a familiar face- he was a steady presence, a devoted husband, a proud father, and a deeply loved grandfather.

He graduated from Niles North High School...

Mark Wilson Zimmerman

Mark Wilson Zimmerman

Oct 3, 2025

Mark Zimmerman, a man defined by his devotion to family and his love for animals, passed away in his home on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Long Beach, Mississippi, at the age of 60.

He was born on October 23, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio. After retiring from his painting business, Mark’s life was centered on the simple joys of spending time...

Clayton Brown

Clayton Brown

Oct 3, 2025

Clayton Inhat Brown, of Biloxi, was called to his eternal home on Friday, October 3, 2025 following complications related to a fall. He was a devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather.

Clayton was born on October 1, 1946 and was raised in Florence, Alabama. He graduated from Coffee High School, class of 1964. He joined the Seabees in 1966 serving...

Jordyn Foster-Konstandinidis

Jordyn Foster-Konstandinidis

Oct 3, 2025

Jordyn Nickole Foster-Konstandinidis, age 25, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away on October 3, 2025, at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. Born on October 4, 1999, at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, Jordyn brought light and joy into the lives of all who knew her. She is the beloved daughter of Jennifer Foster and John Konstandinidis, and also lovingly remembered by her second...

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Oct 2, 2025

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 2, 2025.

She was born on November 20, 1933, lived in Robertson County, Springfield, TN. The daughter of Holman Winn Robertson and Jamie Rudolph Robertson.

Bruce spent most of her life in Mississippi, married to James Kinkead Dent, Jr until his death in 1982. They had two sons, James...

Evelyn Knitter

Evelyn Knitter

Oct 2, 2025

Evelyn Knitter, age 98, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away to glory on October 2, 2025, knowing in confidence she was saved by the blood of her Savior. 

Evelyn loved collecting paperdolls, books, antique items and reminiscing about anything related to her beloved Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Ethel...

Thomas E.M. Council

Thomas E.M. Council

Oct 1, 2025

Thomas E. M. Council, affectionately known as “Ed,” passed away peacefully at the age of 74 on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Born on March 18, 1951, in Germany, Ed was the beloved son of Eddie J. Council and Hanelore Adelmann Council. He completed his high school education and went on to serve his country honorably in the...

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Oct 1, 2025

If you ever saw a little glitter on the floor, a Mickey Mouse ear headband tucked in a suitcase, or a cake so perfect it belonged in a bakery window, chances are, Cindy Ladnier was nearby.

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Johnston Ladnier, 66, of Biloxi, Mississippi, left this world peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and...

Kevin Woods Hart

Kevin Woods Hart

Oct 1, 2025

Kevin Woods Hart, born on March 8, 1961, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 64.

Kevin served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring honorably with many awards and accomplishments. He later worked for 23 years at Keesler Air Force Base with the Dark Knights 338 Squadron as a training instructor and supervisor.

He is...

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Oct 1, 2025

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski, 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on February 20, 1952, Sallie was the daughter of Lt. Colonel Louis Carlyle Hallam and Delia Rae Hallam. She graduated from Cleveland High School and went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Delta State...

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Gentry “Buddy” Cole Jr., age 81, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

As his doctor described in his final days, Buddy lived his life exactly the way he wanted—filled with love for his family, his country, and LSU football. He never missed a chance to dance and sing along to classic...

Elmer Duane Westfall

Elmer Duane Westfall

Sep 28, 2025

Elmer Duane Westfall passed away peacefully at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community in Gulfport, MS, early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. He lived 99 wonderful years. He was deeply loved by all of his family, friends, and everyone he had the pleasure of meeting.

Mr. Westfall was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 25, 1926. His family moved to Dallas, TX. He...

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Sep 28, 2025

Dale Curtman Wilkinson, affectionately known as “Pops,” age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born on December 20, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, Dale was the beloved son of Curtman Wilkinson and Jessie B. Wilkinson. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant...

John Joseph Albrycht

John Joseph Albrycht

Sep 28, 2025

John Joseph Albrycht, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Sunday 28, 2025. He was born April 28, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY, to John Leon and Nellie Albrycht. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie Boleware Albrycht.

John is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Albrycht currently of Ocean Springs, MS and Phyllis Albrycht Wenham of...

James Farold Rush, Sr

James Farold Rush, Sr

Sep 28, 2025

James Farold Rush, Sr., known by many as "Boss Hog," passed away on September 28, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

A graduate of Vancleave High School in 1987, James dedicated himself to his work, spending time as a delivery driver at Neil Gas.

James is survived by his children: James Jr, Kalum,...