Obituaries

William Gale McKinney

William Gale McKinney

Jan 6, 2021

William Gale McKinney, Jr., age 86 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 6, 2021. He was born in Denver, CO on May 12, 1934. William retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving his country for twenty-two years. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard as a warehouse supervisor for twenty years. William was a lifetime member of Gautier VFW...

Ruth Julia Lee Lawler

Ruth Julia Lee Lawler

Jan 6, 2021

Ruth Julia Lee Lawler (Smith), age 90, of Long Beach, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. She was born December 24, 1930 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Daniel and Rosalie Smith. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Rosalie Smith; her husband, Patrick O. Lawler; her daughter, Delores Elaine...

James "Jimmie" Allen Rogers

James "Jimmie" Allen Rogers

Jan 5, 2021

James Allen "Jimmie" Rogers, age 87, a resident of Saucier, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Gulfport Care Center. A native of Biloxi, he was born August 31, 1933, to the union of George F. Rogers, Sr. and Della Mae Rogers. He honorably served our country in the U.S. Navy. He was employed for many years with Home Pride...

Gary Ann Holderfield

Gary Ann Holderfield

Jan 5, 2021

Gary Ann Holderfield, age 76 of Biloxi, MS passed away on January 5, 2021 in Jackson, MS. She was born in Magee, MS on August 22, 1944. She graduated from Jackson Central High School. Shortly after graduation, she was employed for seven years as an executive secretary for the IRS in Jackson, MS. While living in England, she was selected...

Dennis A LaRochelle

Dennis A LaRochelle

Jan 4, 2021

Dennis A. LaRochelle, age 77, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021 in Gulfport. He was retired from the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen Marie La Rochelle. He is survived by his granddaughter, Brittany LaRochelle. The graveside service was held Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery in Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral...

Luther Rhinehart Boyd

Luther Rhinehart Boyd

Jan 4, 2021

Luther Rhinehart Boyd, 80, died Monday morning, January 4, 2021 at his home in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Luther spent most of his working years as an attorney on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Hattiesburg. Luther was born July 23, 1940 to George Luther Boyd and Mattie Lee Rhinehart Boyd of Louin, Mississippi. Following the death of his father, proprietor...

Jarvis Earl Stephens

Jarvis Earl Stephens

Jan 4, 2021

Jarvis Earl Stephens, age 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday January 4, 2021. Jarvis was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a carpenter at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 40 years before retiring. Jarvis loved being outdoors gardening and working in his yard, but also enjoyed sitting around watching a good Western Movie on TV....

David Allen "Hank" Rogers

David Allen "Hank" Rogers

Jan 4, 2021

David Allen "Hank" Rogers, 68, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy, his two daughters, Tara Rogers Adas and Scarlett Rogers Green, along with grandson, Caleb, and sons-in-law, Yusef Adas and Kyle Green. The son of James A. and Joyce Krohn Rogers (Paw & Maw,...

George Sekul

George Sekul

Jan 4, 2021

Coach Stephen George Sekul, age 83, died Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home in d’Iberville, Mississippi surrounded by family. Raised in Biloxi, Mississippi Sekul is survived by his wife Diane Poulos Sekul and three daughters: Gia Knight, Kari White and Michelle Sekul Kanode (Jesse); six grandchildren: Justin Vuyovich and Aden Knight (Gia), Ivan Nicholas Kovacevich, Rumor Alexandria White and...

Joseph Robert "Joe" Hermes

Joseph Robert "Joe" Hermes

Jan 3, 2021

Joseph Robert “Joe” Hermes, 66, a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Mr. Hermes was born in Biloxi, MS on September 27, 1954 to Al and Laura Hermes. He graduated from Biloxi High School and MS Gulf Coast Community College. Mr. Hermes was formerly employed with Ingalls and the Biloxi Port Commission. He was...

Joseph Ren "Joe" Bradford

Joseph Ren "Joe" Bradford

Jan 3, 2021

Joseph Ren “Joe” Bradford, 63, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 in Gulfport. Joe was born on January 2, 1958 in Washington D.C. to J.C. and Wyvonne Bradford and was the oldest of four sons. He worked at Northrop Grumman as a welder and fiberglassed parts of Navy ships for many years. He then went on...

Linda Marie Leger

Linda Marie Leger

Jan 3, 2021

Linda Marie Leger, age 64, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at home. Linda was born on April 13, 1956 in New Orleans, LA, to Kenneth Waits and Carolyn Rink. She was a housewife and loved gardening, family gatherings and watching hummingbirds. Linda was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Waits, mother, Carolyn Rink and...

Mark S. Blackmon

Mark S. Blackmon

Jan 2, 2021

Mark S. Blackmon, 68, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Ocean Springs with his daughter by his side. Mr. Blackmon was born in Biloxi, MS on December 13, 1953 to Frank Blackmon and Mary Antionette Wiltz Blackmon. He graduated from D’Iberville High School and attended Jefferson Davis Community College and Mississippi State University. He retired...

Andrew "Andy" George Dedicos

Andrew "Andy" George Dedicos

Jan 2, 2021

Andrew “Andy” George Dedicos, age 97, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Gulfport. He was born December 25, 1923 in New York City, New York. He earned a degree in engineering and served in the U.S. Army having served at the Pentagon during World War II. He owned and operated Angelo’s Restaurant in Gulfport until it closed...

Judith "Judy" Ecker Hatch

Judith "Judy" Ecker Hatch

Jan 2, 2021

Mrs. Judith “Judy” Ecker Hatch, age 83, passed away on January 2, 2021 at home with her daughter Vicki and son-in-law, Dana. Judy retired from Kodak after 30 plus years. She loved to shop, garden, was a Red Hatter, loved spending time with her family and friends, but her greatest joy was sailing around upstate New York on her sailboat....

Juanita "Anita" Melancon Muller

Juanita "Anita" Melancon Muller

Jan 2, 2021

A pioneer of her time; a chemist, a model T mechanic, an airplane pilot, a pharmacist, Juanita (Anita) Melancon Muller, age 97, passed away on January 2, 2021. She was the first born child of Norris and Mary Melancon, owners of Melancon’s Café in Morganza, LA. Anita is survived by siblings; Bernie Melancon (Shirley), Ted Melancon (Jane), Patricia “Pat” Ramagos,...

Lola Belle Clark

Lola Belle Clark

Jan 1, 2021

Lola Belle Clark, age 79, of Gulfport, MS died Friday, January 1, 2021, in Gulfport. Lola graduated from Harrison Central High School in 1959. She worked at Stacy’s Dept. Store in Gulfport, the Milk of Magnesia plant, the Seabee Base and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. After retirement, she continued to work at Garden Park Hospital and retail. She was...

Donna Mae Parks

Donna Mae Parks

Jan 1, 2021

Donna Mae Parks, 87, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at Patient Care Medical Center after a brief struggle with coronavirus. Mrs. Parks was born on September 15, 1933 in Clearfield, Utah, to Frank Herman Dellenbach and Leona (Conshafter) Dellenbach. Her early years were in Clearfield, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in...

Christy LeBourgeois Huy

Christy LeBourgeois Huy

Jan 1, 2021

Christy LeBourgeois Huy, 44, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 at her home in Biloxi. Mrs. Huy was born in New Orleans, LA on September 18, 1976 to Lawrence Aloysius LeBourgeois, Jr. and Lovevella May Roy LeBourgeois-Long. She graduated from Chalmette High School and Nunez Community College. Mrs. Huy was a business owner and enjoyed watching...

Katherine Bailey Bradford

Katherine Bailey Bradford

Jan 1, 2021

Katherine Bailey Bradford died peacefully surrounded by family on January 1, 2021 after a courageous 13-year battle with cancer. Born on April 20, 1948 in Lambert, Mississippi, she lived her adult life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 50 years. Katherine studied at both Ole Miss and Auburn University, receiving her degree from Auburn in Fashion Merchandising and Design. She...