Obituaries

Sally Blythe

Sally Blythe

Sep 23, 2022

 

Surrounded by her children, Ethel “Sally” Blythe passed away at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS on September 23, 2022.  She was 99 years old.

Sally joined the Women’s Army Air Corp during World War II.  After Basic Training at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, she worked as a Control Tower Operator at several air fields in Texas:  Shepard...

Randall "Randy" Herr

Randall "Randy" Herr

Sep 23, 2022

 

Randall “Randy” Herr, age 72, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022. Randy was born and raised in Lancaster, PA to Don and Betty Herr. Randy served in the United States Navy from 1969 until 1975. He then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from the University of Maryland and later...

Roy Joel Webb

Roy Joel Webb

Sep 22, 2022

Roy Joel “Jay” Webb, age 59 of Perkinston passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022.

Jay was born on April 9, 1963 in Biloxi. He was a life-long resident of the Coast. Jay graduated from St. Martin High School in 1981. He later joined the Navy and served for ten years before being honorably discharged. He was an independent contractor with...

Clyde Arnold Whitling

Clyde Arnold Whitling

Sep 22, 2022

Clyde Arnold Whitling, age 82, of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 in Saucier.  

Mr. Whitling was born on September 1, 1940 in Van, Pennsylvania to Lloyd and Henrietta Whitling.  He was educated in Sherman, New York and Andrews University, Michigan and was a school teacher for 35 years.  He enjoyed watching sports.

Clyde was...

Lorraine Bishop Cripps

Lorraine Bishop Cripps

Sep 22, 2022

Lorraine Bishop Cripps, age 89, passed away on Thursday, September 22,2022, at The Claiborne at Gulfport Highlands.

Ms. Cripps was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Durant High School. She actively worked most of her life as a customer service representative in the finance industry. She was an active member of Fernwood Baptist...

Darren Christopher Salik

Darren Christopher Salik

Sep 22, 2022

Darren Christopher Salik, 61, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at the Pillars in Biloxi.

Darren was born on March 21, 1961 in Bridgeport, CT to Julius Joseph and Shirley Sone Salik. He graduated from high school and attended Technical School for two years. Darren was an ASE Master Technician. He was employed with Hotard Motor...

Merida James "Heg" Hegwood, Jr.

Merida James "Heg" Hegwood, Jr.

Sep 21, 2022

 

Merida James “Heg” Hegwood, Jr., 85, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Mr. Hegwood was born June 6, 1937 in New Augusta, MS to Merida J. and Candace Alba Hegwood. After graduating high school, he went on to receive his associates degree. Mr. Hegwood was a Vietnam veteran. He received numerous service medals and awards during his time in...

Havard "Butch" Jordan, Jr.

Havard "Butch" Jordan, Jr.

Sep 21, 2022

 

Havard “Butch” Jordan, Jr., age 76, of Gulfport, went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  Butch was a lifelong resident of Gulfport.  He was a graduate of Gulfport High School and Western Kentucky University.  Butch worked 33 years for the City of Gulfport as Purchasing Agent and then as Chief Administrative Officer until his...

PFC Johnny Ray Kelly, Sr. (Retired)

PFC Johnny Ray Kelly, Sr. (Retired)

Sep 20, 2022

 

PFC Johnny Ray Kelly, Sr (Retired), born August 11, 1945, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

Johnny retired honorably from the United States Army where he served for 20 years. He later became a truck driver. Other than his time in the Army he was a life-long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a...

Richard "Dick" Ellsworth Lidgard, Sr.

Richard "Dick" Ellsworth Lidgard, Sr.

Sep 20, 2022

Dick, a Veteran of the Vietnam War, age 87, passed through the Pearly Gates of Heaven on Sept. 20, 2022.  He was born and raised in Pike and Brown counties in Illinois.  He lived the majority of his adult life in Ocean Springs, MS.  Dick retired from the Air Force in 1976 after serving several tours of duty in Vietnam...

Vera Randall Carideo

Vera Randall Carideo

Sep 20, 2022

Randy Carideo, 75 of Ocean Springs passed away on September 20, 2022.

She was born in Iowa City, Iowa but has lived in Ocean Springs for the past sixty-five years where she had many friends, co-workers, and acquaintances. She graduated from City High School in Iowa City and later from the University of Iowa. She worked at the Broadwater Beach...

Mary Genevieve Reyer

Mary Genevieve Reyer

Sep 20, 2022

Mary Genevieve Reyer, age 76, of Saucier, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the Reyer family.

Patton Hawkins Baker

Patton Hawkins Baker

Sep 19, 2022

Patton Hawkins Baker, 84, of Gautier, MS passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Mr. Baker was born April 30, 1938 to Wilford and Myrthe Baker.

Mr. Baker was a native of Baton Rogue, LA until 1995 when he moved to the Gulf Coast, where he has resided since. He was a member of the United States Air Force until retiring...

Phillip "Phil" Andrew Youra

Phillip "Phil" Andrew Youra

Sep 19, 2022

 

Phillip “Phil” Andrew Youra, 91, passed away Monday, September 19, 2022. Phil was born in Springdale, Pennsylvania. He graduated Springdale High School and attended the University of Maryland. Phil retired from the United States Air Force in 1975. During his 24 years of service, he lived throughout the United States and Europe. Phil pursued many other passions, including restoring cars, repairing computers, amateur bowling,...

Anson Lee Lindsay, Jr.

Anson Lee Lindsay, Jr.

Sep 19, 2022

Anson Lee Lindsay, Jr., 59, of Gulfport died Monday, September 19, 2022 in Jackson, MS.

Mr. Lindsay was born in Gulfport and was a longtime resident of the Coast.  He was an Episcopalian.  Mr. Lindsay was a retired plumber and a member of Local #568 for 31 years.  He enjoyed dirt bikes and playing with his grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Judith Jordan Ball

Judith Jordan Ball

Sep 19, 2022

Judith Jordan Ball, 79, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022, in Summerville, SC. 

She was born on December 19, 1942, in Ocean Springs, MS.  She was a graduate of Ocean Spring High School and The University of Southern Mississippi. 

Judy spent most of her life as a proud resident of Oceans Springs, MS, where she taught elementary school.  She...

Gena Annette Dougharty

Gena Annette Dougharty

Sep 19, 2022

Gena Annette Field Dougharty, age 85, of Saucier, MS passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at her residence.

Gena was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast.  She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching movies.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lt. Col. Eugene Field and Kay Field and her spouse Lt. Col. Marvin E....

Amelda Jo "Mel" Krohn

Amelda Jo "Mel" Krohn

Sep 19, 2022

 

Amelda Jo “Mel” Krohn, 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022 at her home.

Mrs. Krohn was born in Biloxi, MS on June 9, 1956 to Paul and Lois Bird. She was a graduate of D’Iberville High School.

She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Bird; and her brother, Ronald Bird.

Mrs. Krohn’s...

Carlos De La Cruz

Carlos De La Cruz

Sep 18, 2022

 

Carlos De La Cruz, age 23, of Biloxi, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Gulfport, MS.

Carlos was born on March 24, 1999 in Riverside, CA to Shana Waugaman and Marcos De La Cruz. He was employed at BMW of D’Iberville. He enjoyed Motorcycles, fishing, crabbing, gaming, and skating.

Carlos is survived by his mom and dad;...

Carolyn Sue Reagan

Carolyn Sue Reagan

Sep 18, 2022

 

Carolyn Sue Reagan, 71, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, September 18, 2022.

Mrs. Reagan was born December 1, 1950, in Harlan, KY, to Robert and Barbara Napier. She was a longtime resident Biloxi, MS. Mrs. Reagan was retired and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Napier;...