Obituaries

Arthur Louis Sanow Jr.

Arthur Louis Sanow Jr.

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Arthur Louis Sanow, Jr., age 86, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at his residence.

 Mr. Sanow was a native of Chicago, Illinois and a coast resident since 1985. He was a veteran in the United States Air Force and attended St. Mark Episcopal Church in Gulfport.  He was a Shriner and former member of the...

Edwina Harrison Bradley

Edwina Harrison Bradley

Dec 6, 2025

Edwina Harrison Bradley, lovingly known as “Winnie,” went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2025. She was 86 years old and resided in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, where she had lived since 2002 after relocating from Natchez to be closer to her family.

Born in Jackson, Mississippi, on July 15, 1939, Edwina was the daughter of Edgar Thomas Harrison and...

Sandra Theresa Spooner

Sandra Theresa Spooner

Dec 5, 2025

Sandra Theresa Spooner, 68, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.

She was born in Lumberton, MS and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing, sitting on the back porch watching the chickens and drinking coffee.

Sandra is preceded in death by her husband, James C. Spooner; son,...

Mary Flynn Collins Crawford

Mary Flynn Collins Crawford

Dec 5, 2025

Mary Flynn Collins Crawford passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday December 5, 2025 surrounded by family. Mary was born in Framingham, Massachusetts. Her parents were Nora Cuddy Flynn and Frank Flynn. She was the eldest of 6 children. Mary’s passions were her Catholic faith and the church choir, her family, and her career as a registered nurse.

Mary was a...

Penny Noble Loveless

Penny Noble Loveless

Dec 5, 2025

Penny Noble Loveless, age 77, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Penny was born on March 6, 1948, in Dallas, TX. She attended the University of Southern Mississippi (USM), where she was a Dixie Darling, and The University of Mississippi (Ole Miss).

Penny was creative, artistic, and had an amazing style that was all her own. Spending time with...

Sandra Marie Roberts

Sandra Marie Roberts

Dec 4, 2025

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Sandra Marie Roberts, a native of Biloxi, Ms. and resident of Vancleave, Ms. was born June 19, 1954, to Edith Mount and Sebastian Acevedo. She departed this life on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at home peacefully.

Sandye lived an amazing life where she...

Terry Allen Trosclair, Sr.

Terry Allen Trosclair, Sr.

Dec 4, 2025

Terry Allen Trosclair, Sr. passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025. He was born April 16, 1955 to Maxwell and Alberta Trosclair.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior.

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Marcia Elaine West

Marcia Elaine West

Dec 4, 2025

Marcia Elaine West was born in Middletown, Ohio to Ollie Ray and Garnetta Roberson Garrett on June 12, 1945. She was raised in Ohio as an only child. Her father worked for G.E. building jet airplanes. After graduating as a Registered Nurse, she moved to MS and met her husband while caring for his grandmother. She and Michael West were...

Sheila Kay Lang

Sheila Kay Lang

Dec 4, 2025

Sheila Kay (Freridge) Lang, 88, of Gulfport, died Thursday, December 4, 2025.

She was born in Gulfport on November 24, 1937, to Malcolm and Edith Freridge. She graduated from Gulfport High School, class of 1955. Kay was a phenomenal seamstress and loved quilting, crocheting and knitting. She traveled to all 50 states and several spots around the world.

Kay is preceded in...

Adrian Lejoseph Lang

Adrian Lejoseph Lang

Dec 3, 2025

Adrian Lejoseph Lang, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, was born on December 3, 2025, to Cameron Lang and Courtney Barnes. Though his time on this earth was brief, Adrian was deeply loved and will forever remain in the hearts of his family.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Litteral L. Plainer, Richard C. Knight; his grandfather, Terrence L. Plainer; and...

Mila Maria Turk

Mila Maria Turk

Dec 3, 2025

Mila Maria Turk, beloved daughter of Mikah Hopkins and Derrick Turk, passed away at just 7 days old on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Mila was born on November 26, 2025. Though her time on earth was brief, she brought immeasurable love and joy to her family. Her presence was a precious gift, and she will forever be...

Margaret Amanda "Mandy" Krucks

Margaret Amanda "Mandy" Krucks

Dec 2, 2025

Oh, Mandy, you came and you gave without taking...Margaret Amanda “Mandy” Krucks departed this life in the arms of her mother, Judge Margaret Alfonso, and her Aunt Carlene at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Her beloved Daddy Cono was waiting for her in Heaven with open arms.

Mandy was born with multiple health issues, and it took a village to...

Rosa Jane O'Bannon

Rosa Jane O'Bannon

Dec 2, 2025

Rosa Jane (Martin) O’Bannon, 82, a beloved member of our family, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Gulfport on May 30, 1943, to Calvin Martin, Sr. and Willie Ray (King) Martin. She was a housewife. Rosa was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Her heart was...

Hubert Ronald Cooper

Hubert Ronald Cooper

Dec 2, 2025

Hubert Ronald Cooper (Ron), 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away on December 2, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born on December 26, 1942, in Freeport, New York. On June 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Jean Alice Kressel (Jeanne), in San Diego, California.

Mr. Cooper proudly served in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank...

Melanie Francesca Rush

Melanie Francesca Rush

Dec 1, 2025

Melanie Francesca Rush, 48, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away on December 1, 2025. Born on December 8, 1976, to Cheryl and Ray Reeves, Melanie brought light, laughter, and a fearless spirit into the world from the very beginning.

Melanie was a free spirited, funny, and outspoken soul. Someone who never hesitated to speak her mind, stand up for what she...

Valarie Wynn Cusick

Valarie Wynn Cusick

Nov 30, 2025

It is with deep love and profound sadness that the family of Valarie Wynn Cusick, affectionately known as Mimi, 65, of Gulfport, MS announces her passing on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Gulfport.

She was born on December 12, 1959, in Jackson, MS to Willard T. Johnson and Lennie V. Johnson. She received her high school diploma and worked to help...

Eric Charles Chambala

Eric Charles Chambala

Nov 30, 2025

Eric Charles Chambala, 79, passed away in Gulfport, MS on November 30, 2025.

Born on November 15, 1946, in Binghamton, New York to Linda Estelle Bullock and Louis Anthony Chambala. Eric served his country in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart for is bravery. Eric has lived in Biloxi ever since he moved here in 2004.

He was preceded in death by his...

Rose Ann Periatt

Rose Ann Periatt

Nov 30, 2025

Rose Ann Periatt (81), our mother’s lifelong desire was to emulate Carl Fredricksen’s life (Up 2009). She felt her childhood and early adulthood were filled with too many moves. After graduating from Waite High School in Toledo, OH, she thought she was starting a Rom Com when she met the love of her life, James Raymond Periatt(deceased 2007). Jim’s decision...

Linda Raney

Linda Raney

Nov 30, 2025

Linda Raney, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 in Biloxi.

Mrs. Raney was born in Manila, Philippines on April 21, 1944.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Raney; her parents, Manuel Viray and Rosario Santos; and her sisters, Lilia Culbertson and Lydia Forlot.

Mrs. Raney’s survivors include her children, Adam Raney, Alex Raney and Amanda...

Patricia "Patti" B. White

Patricia "Patti" B. White

Nov 30, 2025

Patricia "Patti" B. White, age 100, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025, at her home in Gulfport.

Patti was born on October 14, 1925, in Booneville, MS to the late Dr. and Mrs. John T. Barrett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Knox White; daughter, Gloria White; her parents; sisters, Gloria Reese and Joan Roosa; and brother, John T....