Obituaries

Brenda Joyce Roch

Brenda Joyce Roch

Jul 9, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Roch, age 74, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Gulfport. She was born on April 19, 1947 in Biloxi to Emelda Diaz Radich and Peter M. Radich, Jr. She was a 1965 graduate of Biloxi High School and retired from the Biloxi VA Medical Center. During her spare time, she enjoyed cruises, traveling,...

Kenneth Lee Clolinger

Kenneth Lee Clolinger

Jul 9, 2021

Kenneth Lee Clolinger, age 78 passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home in Gulfport. He was an electrical technician for Hammett’s Auto Electric and previously served in the U.S. Navy in Vietnam and received the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Gregory Steven Miller

Gregory Steven Miller

Jul 7, 2021

Gregory Steven Miller, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Greg was born on May 10, 1970 in Ottawa, IL to James and Ruth Miller. He was employed as a car show promoter. Greg enjoyed fishing, spending time with his dogs, car shows, building custom vehicles, and helping others in their time of need. He never knew a...

Joseph Eugene "Gene" Fiala

Joseph Eugene "Gene" Fiala

Jul 6, 2021

Joseph Eugene “Gene” Fiala, age 86, passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Gene, a native of Biloxi, was a graduate of Biloxi High School and graduated from Loyola University. He was an accountant for Rockefeller Center in New York City, NY for 42 years. Gene retired in Ocean Springs, MS. He is preceded in death by his...

Douglas and Edith Young

Douglas and Edith Young

Jul 5, 2021

We wish to share the recent passing of Douglas Arnold Young, 83, and Edith Gloria Young, 86, longtime residents of the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. They both died peacefully after sharing a lifetime of beautiful memories together, including their daughter Marisa. Originally from Mexico City, Edith emigrated to the United States in 1964 where she met and fell in love...

Raymond "Scott" Rugg

Raymond "Scott" Rugg

Jul 5, 2021

Raymond “Scott” Rugg, age 53, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 in Gulfport. Scott was born February 22, 1968 in La Mesa, CA to and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the United States Army. Scott loved spending time with his family and friends and grilling. He could swim like...

Cyndi Little Shapley

Cyndi Little Shapley

Jul 3, 2021

Cyndi Little Shapley, age 58, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2021, in her hometown. Cyndi attended school at Gulfport High School, class of 1980. She married Reginald "Louis" Shapley on October 19, 1985, in Biloxi, MS. She worked as a civil clerk at Harrison County Courthouse and also worked in records at Harrison County Correctional Facility....

Arthur Henry Hubbard

Arthur Henry Hubbard

Jul 3, 2021

Arthur Henry Hubbard, Jr., age 86, known universally as Hank, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021 at 9:30 AM following a long battle with cancer. Hank was in the presence of family at Gulfport Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his partner of 47 years and spouse, Michael Brunson of Biloxi; a brother Donald Palmer Hubbard of Walker, Louisiana;...

Felix Arturo Viera

Felix Arturo Viera

Jul 3, 2021

Felix Arturo Viera, 45, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 in Vancleave. Mr. Viera was a native of Puerto Rico, a former resident of the Vallejo, CA and a resident of the coast since 1999. He was a graduate of Vallejo High School and employed as the General Manager at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant....

Penny Aline Replogle

Penny Aline Replogle

Jul 2, 2021

Col. Penny Aline Replogle (US Army Retired), of Gulfport, MS passed away July 2, 2021 in the Ocean Springs Hospital. Mrs. Replogle was an avid volunteer helping with therapy horse riding programs. She also volunteered at the Humane Society of South MS. She was a member of the Antique Auto Club of MS and she received a Special Olympics Special...

Diane Roth Fisher

Diane Roth Fisher

Jul 1, 2021

Diane Roth Fisher, 68 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Diane was born and raised in Pascagoula, MS and was a longtime resident of Cedar Park/ Austin,Texas. She was a graduate of our Lady of Victory High School in Pascagoula and attended Mississippi State for a time. She was employed by the Mississippi Department of Marine...

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry

Jun 30, 2021

Nolan Nathaniel Shambry passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Calvin Wilks and Johnny Shambry, Jr. Nolan is survived by his parents, Tanisha Lewis and Johnny Shambry III; grandmothers, Charlotte Otis and Sylvia Ann Smith; 3 sisters, Bailey Lewis, Ja Kimeres Shambry, and Amora Unique Shambry; and 3 brothers, Johnny Shambry IV,...

Chad Blair "lil Chad" White

Chad Blair "lil Chad" White

Jun 30, 2021

Chad Blair “lil Chad” White, 29, of Gulfport, MS passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 in Gulfport. Chad was the owner of Blair Coatings. His favorite sports were basketball, football, baseball, boxing and fishing and his favorite basketball player was Michael Jordan. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ocie and Rose White, Richard and Ann Bell, James and...

Zoe "Charlene" Story Creel

Zoe "Charlene" Story Creel

Jun 30, 2021

Zoe “Charlene“ Story Creel, age 66, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Charlene was born in Mobile, AL on February 5, 1955. She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973 and was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Charlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and was a good friend to everyone. She was preceded...

Nyghle Daniel Shambry

Nyghle Daniel Shambry

Jun 29, 2021

Nyghle Daniel Shambry passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Calvin Wilks and Johnny Shambry, Jr. Nyghie is survived by his parents, Tanisha Lewis and Johnny Shambry III; grandmothers, Charlotte Otis and Sylvia Ann Smith; 3 sisters, Bailey Lewis, Ja Kimeres Shambry, and Amora Unique Shambry; and 3 brothers, Johnny Shambry IV,...

Stoney Varise McKinney

Stoney Varise McKinney

Jun 29, 2021

Stoney Varise McKinney, age 77, of Long Beach, MS, passed away on June 29, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. He was born on December 16, 1943 in Weeksbury, KY. He attended Ohio University, University of Southern Mississippi, and was proud to serve in the United States Air Force, a branch of the Navy, and the US State Department. Stoney was preceded...

Vivyan Kimber Davis

Vivyan Kimber Davis

Jun 29, 2021

Vivyan Kimber Davis was so eager to enter this world, she was born nine weeks early at only 2 lbs, 12 oz. on April 30, 2021, in Mobile, Alabama. Little Vivyan spent her first five weeks in the Neonatal ICU at the USA Children’s & Women’s Hospital in Mobile where the nurses described Vivyan as a “little spitfire who was...

Albert L. Marcil

Albert L. Marcil

Jun 28, 2021

Mr. Albert Louis Marcil, age 71, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Albert Marcil.

Marie Elena Albasini

Marie Elena Albasini

Jun 28, 2021

Marie Elena Albasini “Donnie” gained her angel wings on June 28th, 2021 at 79 years old in the city of Ocean Springs, Ms. She resided with her granddaughter in the city of Gautier. Marie “Donnie” was born June 7, 1942 and was a native of Brooklyn, NY. She worked in food service most of her life. She then worked at...

Christopher Michael Collins

Christopher Michael Collins

Jun 28, 2021

Christopher Michael Collins passed away on June 28, 2021, at the age of 51, in his hometown of Biloxi. He was born on February 13, 1970, in Biloxi. He attended Mercy Cross High School and attained a B.F.A at Belhaven University. He is predeceased by his father, William Collins; and his stepfather, Benjamin Wimberly Jr. Chris is survived by his...