Obituaries
Judy Knapp
May 31, 2023
Judy Knapp of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023.
Born in Minneapolis, MN on August 24, 1937, she is preceded in death by her mother Ruth (Bunnell) Harvey and her father William Harvey. She is survived by her son Ryan Knapp, daughter-in-law Theresa Gordon-Knapp and grandson Alex Knapp.
Judy had several health issues over the past...
Kara Lynne Walters Birtwhistle
May 31, 2023
Kara Lynne Walters Birtwhistle, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Kara was a native of Laurel, MS. She was a member of the Heritage United Methodist Church. She worked at the Biloxi VA as a licensed practical nurse before retiring.
Kara was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Otella Walters; and husband, Robert D....
Darrell G. Snyder
May 31, 2023
Darrell G. Snyder, age 83 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
No services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Mr. Darrell G. Snyder.
Terri Ann Zbysinski
May 30, 2023
Terri Ann Zbysinski, age 58, of Biloxi, passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023, at Touro Hospital in New Orleans after a two-day spinal operation.
Mrs. Zbysinski was born at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, on March 14th, 1965, and has lived on the MS Gulf Coast all her life. She graduated from Gulfport High School, learning Latin along with...
Towana Gail Brown Smith
May 30, 2023
Towana Brown Smith, 75 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
She was born on July 28, 1947 in Brookhaven, MS to Edwin and Mildred Brown. She was a resident of Ocean Springs for fifty plus years. She graduated from Moss Point High School in 1965 where she stood out as head majorette, excelled in concert...
Annita Taylor Ladner
May 28, 2023
Annita Taylor Ladner of Gulfport, MS went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the age of 90.
Annita, a foundling, was born July 20, 1932 in Tampa, FL. She was adopted as an infant by William and Julia Taylor. Her father’s career as a Methodist minister instilled a deep devotion to God, and...
Sheila Dressler Walker
May 27, 2023
Sheila Dressler Walker, 56 passed away on May 27, 2023 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
She was born to June Dressler Nulta Ainsworth and John T. Dressler "Butch" in Oxford, Mississippi. Sheila graduated from George County High School in Lucedale, Mississippi and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Sheila worked for many years at Main Drug in Lucedale beside her dad,...
Andrea Cecelia Landry Broach
May 27, 2023
Andrea Cecelia Broach, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. She was born March 18, 1941 to Sheldon and Nola Landry.
Andrea graduated from Biloxi High School in 1960. She was a member of many associations such as the Steel Magnolias and the Southernettes where she was their Queen in 1980. Since 1964, Andrea has also been...
Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch
May 26, 2023
Barbara Ann Melton Bertsch, age 84, of Long Beach passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023
Barbara was born in Kansas City, MO and was a resident of the coast for 3 years, living in Long Beach, then 1 1/2 years at Summerfield Assisted Living in Gulfport. She was a retired small business owner in Kansas City and a member...
Raymond "Ray" Lucien Gouin
May 25, 2023
Raymond “Ray” Lucien Gouin of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS.
Ray was a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He was very active in all sports while attending Fort Francis High School in Ontario, his favorite sport being hockey. Ray was also an avid golfer and enjoyed golfing with...
Ima Coy Moore Tanner
May 25, 2023
Ima Coy Moore Tanner, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023 in Ocean Springs.
Mrs. Tanner was born on November 5, 1937 in Little Rock, MS to Loyd Lee and Hattie Mae Keen Moore. She graduated from Vancleave High School and attended college at MGCCC for business. Although she worked a few places, her...
Jonathan Elias Diaz
May 25, 2023
Jonathan “Jon” Elias Diaz, 38, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023. Jon was born December 5, 1984 to Roland J. Diaz Jr. and Donna Diaz.
In 2003, Jon graduated from DW Daniel High School in Clemson, SC. Following high school, he attended Tri County Technical School in Pendleton, SC. He won 1st place in the South...
Junius Kennedy Oates, Jr., MD
May 24, 2023
Dr. Junius Kennedy (Kenny) Oates, Jr., passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the age of 91 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born on November 15, 1931, in Laurel, Mississippi. He is the son of Dr. Junius Kennedy Oates, Sr., and Margaret Sumrall Oates.
Dr. Oates’ educational journey began at Laurel High School in Laurel, Mississippi. Following that,...
Lindbergh Slade
May 23, 2023
Lindbergh Slade, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
Mr. Slade spent his life as a pipefitter and farmer. He was very proud to be a long-standing member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 568 Union with 76 years of membership. He spent most of his farming life on his farm and was well respected by the Lyman community. Everyone enjoyed the blueberries he grew and conversations on his front porch. Mr....
Zola Husley Mathieu
May 22, 2023
Zola Husley Mathieu, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Zola was born on October 6, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to the late George Husley and Grace Switzer Husley. She was formerly employed in the seafood industry. During her spare-time she enjoyed cooking and crocheting.
Zola is preceded in death by her husband, Campster...
Doug Lipscombe
May 22, 2023
C. Douglas "Doug" Lipscombe, III, loving and faithful husband, father, and brother, was escorted into the presence of his Savior on May 22nd, 2023, in Gulfport, Mississippi. Doug lived his life with the assurance that even when he was dead in his sin, God had made him alive with Christ and by grace he had been saved through faith (Ephesians...
Peggy Jean Ames
May 21, 2023
Peggy Jean Ames, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Peggy was born in Mobile, AL on August 16, 1950 to Lottie Adele Richerson and William Albert Foehl.
Peggy graduated from Murphy High School. Later, she attended 20th Century College where she studied business for two years. Peggy worked as an accountant for the Sheraton Hotel....
Morris Charles Arguelles, Jr.
May 21, 2023
Morris Charles Arguelles, Jr., 74, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023. Morris was born March 9, 1949 in Biloxi, MS to Morris Charles Arguelles, Sr. and Mary Lesso Arguelles.
Morris attend Biloxi High School. After school, he served 2 years in the Army. Morris retired as a Harbor Master of Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. He was also a member...
Charles Gerald Dildy
May 20, 2023
Charles Gerald “Jerry” Dildy, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away in the early morning hours of May 20, 2023, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Jerry was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on November 13, 1933, to the late Clell Andrew Dildy Sr. and Rita Fayard Dildy. Jerry left high school at Notre Dame in Biloxi, Mississippi just prior to...
Melba Jo Powers
May 20, 2023
Melba Jo (Faulkenberry) Powers, 87, died peacefully in her Biloxi, MS, home on May 20, 2023.
Melba was born on January 27, 1936 in Bowie, TX, to Holly and Lola Faulkenberry. Following her mother Lola’s death, Holly remarried and Zella became a mother to Melba. She married Joseph Powers in 1953. She was a homemaker, military wife and co-business owner...
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