Obituaries

Mary Ellen Kenyon

Mary Ellen Kenyon

Feb 9, 2021

Mary Ellen Kenyon, age 79, passed away peacefully February 9th, 2021 in Biloxi, MS with family by her side. Mary was born April 12th, 1941 in Biloxi to Harold 'Kid' Lamey and Josephine 'Josie' Lamey. She was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville and grew up along Back Bay with a large extended family. She loved fishing and enjoyed a wonderful...

Dr. Oliver Vaughan

Dr. Oliver Vaughan

Feb 8, 2021

Dr. Oliver Vaughan, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Gulfport. Dr. Vaughan was born in Leland, MS. He was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was admired and respected by those that knew him or knew of him. He is now reunited with his wife Mary, his father Jasper, his mother Mattie Lou...

Lorri Diane Gustafson

Lorri Diane Gustafson

Feb 8, 2021

Lorri Diane Gustafson, age 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gustafson family.

Lillian T. Bengochea

Lillian T. Bengochea

Feb 7, 2021

Lillian T. Bengochea of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 7, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1951 in Attleboro, MA as Lillian Theresa Pierce. She graduated from Attleboro High School in 1971. In 1991, Lillian moved to Jacksonville, AR where she worked as a Health Aid for the Little Rock Hospital. Lill met her husband, Martin Bengochea, at...

Wallace Braxton Fairley

Wallace Braxton Fairley

Feb 7, 2021

Wallace Braxton Fairley, age 68, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Wallace was born on March 28, 1952 in Biloxi. He had a masters degree of education from William Carey University and taught special education at Hancock County Schools. He loved spending time with his cherished family, especially his grandson, and trips to Disney. He is preceded...

Sidney Ann Smith

Sidney Ann Smith

Feb 6, 2021

Sidney Ann Smith, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Sidney was born in Fairfax County, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney W. and Mona Smith of Biloxi; and her brother, Scott Smith of Gulfport. Sidney’s survivors include her sisters and brother, Brenda (Jack) Rhodes of Biloxi, Robert (Cyndy) Smith of Ocean...

John William Mikovich

John William Mikovich

Feb 6, 2021

John William Mikovich, age 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Gulfport. John will be remembered as a loving father. He had a bold spirit and a larger-than-life personality. John was a success in business with a generous heart, willing to help those in need. Born on June 3, 1943, in the small town of...

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis

Feb 5, 2021

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis, a youth of 86 years, passed away February 5th 2021 into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Mrs. Davis was born September 30, 1934. She was a life-long resident of the Fontainebleau Community, Ocean Springs Mississippi. Mrs. Davis graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1954. Beryl Davis was a Christian and member of Belle...

Mary Jane Shelby

Mary Jane Shelby

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Jane Shelby, age 81, passed away on February 5, 2021 in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Mary was born on December 25, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was retired from her career in Civil Service. She is preceded in death by parents Buford and Rose Moran, husband Robert A. Shelby, and siblings James Moran, Rodney Moran, Joseph Moran, and Alva Moran. She...

Margaret Aymond Howard

Margaret Aymond Howard

Feb 5, 2021

Margaret Aymond Howard of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 83. Margaret was born in LA on March 27, 1937 and moved to MS where she raised her family. She was a devoted wife and mother of 5 children, a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Margaret loved her crafts, cooking, bingo, and going to...

George Noel Howard

George Noel Howard

Feb 5, 2021

George Noel Howard of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 5, 2021, just a few days before his 88th birthday. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Suzanne Leggett Howard, with whom he celebrated 60 years of love and marriage. May their reunion be one of sweet celebration. Though born in Glenwood, MD, Mr. Howard had...

Lee "Tommy" Ankerson

Lee "Tommy" Ankerson

Feb 4, 2021

Lee “Tommy” Ankerson, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Lee was born on January 31, 1941 in Biloxi, Mississippi to Myrtis and Lee Ankerson. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1959. In his younger years, he was a professional water skier at Gulf Hills in both Ocean Springs, MS and Cypress Gardens, FL....

Ernest "Butch" Henley

Ernest "Butch" Henley

Feb 4, 2021

Ernest “Butch” Henley, age 79, passed away on February 4, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Ernest was a native and longtime resident of Biloxi. He was the owner of West End cleaners service, and had been since 1955. He was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi and was a...

Herbert "Herb" Glenn Carnathan

Herbert "Herb" Glenn Carnathan

Feb 4, 2021

Herbert “Herb” Glenn Carnathan, Sr., age 92 of Gulfport died Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. Mr. Carnathan was born in Birmingham, Alabama where he received his elementary and secondary education. Upon graduation from high school he entered the U.S. Navy for approximately two years. He entered the University of Alabama where he earned his undergraduate degree in 1950 and...

Della Marie Sims McCaughan

Della Marie Sims McCaughan

Feb 4, 2021

Della Marie Sims McCaughan, age 92, passed away February 4, 2021, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Arrangements for a memorial service officiated by Rev. Hart Clawson are pending. Born on April 10, 1928, in Pass Christian, Mississippi, Della McCaughan was the youngest child of John Jefferson (Jeff) Sims and Nora Belle Tullos Sims. She was honored to claim the Mississippi Gulf Coast...

Melvyn E Page

Melvyn E Page

Feb 4, 2021

Melvyn E. Page, age 62, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Gulfport. He was a native and lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School where he ran track and played football. He was Baptist and was the former custodian at First United Methodist Church. His hobbies included dancing, music, walk-a-thons, playing spades and...

Betty Lee Wilson

Betty Lee Wilson

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Lee Wilson, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at her home. She was born January 9, 1935 to Jake and Minnie Overstreet. She married James Curtis Wilson on July 18, 1953 and they made their home in Vancleave, MS. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed fishing, playing PAC-MAN with her grandkids, and...

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul

Feb 3, 2021

Barbara Ann Bullock Sekul, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocean Springs, MS, on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Bobbie Ann, as she was known by her friends and family, was born in St. Martin, and graduated from St. Martin High School in 1952. She attended Providence School of Nursing in Mobile, Alabama and practiced as a registered nurse...

Leveoy Smith

Leveoy Smith

Feb 3, 2021

A military funeral for Leveoy Smith who passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 will be held Friday, February 12, 2021 at Biloxi National Cemetery at 11:00 AM. Smith retired from the USAF after 22 years of service and then also retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Smith was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Smith; his parents, Ernest and Callie Smith;...

Jimmy Dale Miller

Jimmy Dale Miller

Feb 3, 2021

Jimmy Dale Miller, age 54, passed away on February 3, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Jimmy was born on June 18, 1966 in Bogalusa, Louisiana. He loved football, basketball, McDonald’s, and spending time with his cherished family. He is preceded in death by parents Jimmy Edward Miller and Joyce Marie Guillot Miller. He is survived by his sister Sharon (Jeremy) Miller...