Obituaries

Gregory Allen Hanson

Gregory Allen Hanson

Nov 23, 2021

Gregory Allen Hanson, 58, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on November 23rd, 2021, after a valiant battle with liver disease. Gregory was born on June 25th, 1963, in Las Vegas Nevada but after moving to the Coast in 2000, Biloxi became his home. He was a single father to his three children, Angelia Casqueira, Steven Hanson, and Erin Casqueira. He...

Mary Dais Olier Holt

Mary Dais Olier Holt

Nov 23, 2021

Mary Dais Olier Holt, age 92, of Ocean Springs, passed away November 23, 2021 of natural causes in the Ocean Springs Hospital. Mary was born February 2, 1929 in Biloxi to Elie Olier and Agnes Premeaux. She was married to Troy Glenn Holt for more than 69 years. She started work as a telephone operator for the Bell Company and...

Delia Gibson Schillinger

Delia Gibson Schillinger

Nov 22, 2021

Delia Gibson Schillinger, also known as Dolly by her loved ones, 89, passed away November 22, 2021 in her home surrounded by family. Dolly was born March 21, 1932. Mrs. Schillinger served in the British Navy and worked at Keesler Airforce Base Exchange administration. She was involved in Tops and Pokino and loved playing Bingo at the Moose Lodge and...

Anne Marie Smith

Anne Marie Smith

Nov 22, 2021

Anne Marie Johnson Smith, age 76, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home in Gulfport. She was born in Gulfport on February 8, 1945. She graduated from 33rd Avenue High School and attended Alcorn State University. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Hilda Mae Hall Johnson and Willie Lee “Buddy Boy” Johnson...

Thomas Eugene Cupples Sr

Thomas Eugene Cupples Sr

Nov 22, 2021

Mr. Thomas Eugene Cupples, Sr., age 83, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Mr. Cupples was transferred to Roller Citizen Funeral Home in Arkansas for services. (870-735-1000) Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Thomas Eugene Cupples, Sr. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas Eugene Cupples Sr please visit...

Miriam Alice Strickland Waddell

Miriam Alice Strickland Waddell

Nov 22, 2021

Miriam Alice Strickland Waddell, 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born in Mobile, AL in 1928 to the Reverend William and Martha Strickland. She moved to Ocean Springs in January of 1966 as the wife of the late Dr. James H. Waddell. Miriam was part of the creation of the Japhia Temple, Daughters...

Margaret Thelma Manning

Margaret Thelma Manning

Nov 22, 2021

Margaret Thelma Manning, 98, of Charlottesville, VA passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born March 28, 1923 in Albany, Georgia to Rosebud and George Baggett. Margaret was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was considered an original ‘Rosie the Riveter’, was a house wife and mother who later completed her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. As a...

Donnie Dean Riley

Donnie Dean Riley

Nov 22, 2021

Donnie Dean Riley, age 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away November 22, 2021. Donnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Wroten Riley; his daughter, Lee Ann Riley Newman (Doug); his daughter, Kitsy Riley Benvenutti (Ned); and his grandchildren, Nancy Newman, Camille Newman, Katharine Newman, Riley Benvenutti, and Hogan Benvenutti; sister, Janice Riley Newell (Bob); brother, Jerry Dale...

Diana A. Mattina

Diana A. Mattina

Nov 21, 2021

Diana A. Mattina, 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, November 21, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Diana was born March 28, 1948 in Munich, Germany to Anita Webb and Robert Webb Sr. Diana attended Biloxi High School and worked at Steinmart, Totes, and Gayfers. She was an avid soccer mom and enjoyed cooking and having game nights with her children...

Marjorie Rose Salt Irvine

Marjorie Rose Salt Irvine

Nov 21, 2021

Marjorie Rose Salt Irvine, age 87, of Biloxi MS, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1934, in Manchester, England. Marjorie had a Bachelor’s Degree and worked in Real Estate. Her hobbies included stained glass mosaics, and breeding show cats. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband David Baskind; and her child, Christopher...

Kathy Elizabeth Delancey Howard

Kathy Elizabeth Delancey Howard

Nov 21, 2021

Kathy Elizabeth Delancey Howard, age 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1954. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. She was a florist and former owner of Cousins Florist in Vancleave. She was known as "Nonny" to all the children. Kathy is survived by her husband,...

Rosa Helen Maniscalco Broadus

Rosa Helen Maniscalco Broadus

Nov 20, 2021

Rosa Helen Maniscalco Broadus, 90, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away November 20, 2021. Rosa was born March 16, 1931 to Vincent J. Maniscalco and Angelina Maniscalco. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and worked as a housekeeper with Nativity BVM Cathedral. Rosa was a true patriot, holding a celebration at Memorial Day each and every year, for one or...

Craig Allen Terrell

Craig Allen Terrell

Nov 19, 2021

Craig Allen Terrell, 44 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on November 20, 2021. Craig was born on February 17, 1977 in Rockledge, Florida, but was a long-time resident of Biloxi/St. Martin area. He graduated from St. Martin High School and attended J.D where he received a degree in auto mechanics. Craig was a member of the both the Elks and...

Richard A Cowart Jr.

Richard A Cowart Jr.

Nov 19, 2021

Richard A. Cowart, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 19, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born on May 5, 1961 in Picayune, MS. He served in the Army National Guard and worked for IP Casino Resort and Spa prior to his illness. He loved his job at the IP and all of...

William Tollie Kidd

William Tollie Kidd

Nov 19, 2021

William Tollie Kidd age 46, of Rockwood, TN, formerly of Biloxi, MS and Modesto, Ca. Will passed away November 19, 2021 at his sister's home, surrounded by his sister, Janet; his brother-in-law, Johnie Pointer; and his cousin, John Hough after a long battle with Kidney Disease. He worked for AAA and Enterprise Car Rental and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and...

Dennis Edward Deland

Dennis Edward Deland

Nov 18, 2021

Dennis Edward Deland, age 54 of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dennis Deland. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dennis Edward Deland please visit our Sympathy Store.

Deborah Celeste Stuart

Deborah Celeste Stuart

Nov 17, 2021

Deborah Celeste Stuart 69, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away on November 17th, 2021. Deb was born in Memphis, TN and raised in the Mississippi Delta town of Gunnison, MS. In 1967 her family moved to the Gulf Coast and has been a longtime resident of Gautier. Deb was an electrician as a supervisor at Ingalls Shipyard for many years, and...

Roselyn Ann Freeman

Roselyn Ann Freeman

Nov 17, 2021

Roselyn Ann Freeman, 79, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Biloxi. Mrs. Freeman was born on February 5, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA to Catherine P. Hebert and James E. Bolton. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi. Mrs. Freeman retired from the Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base after 30+ years of...

George Louis Lechner

George Louis Lechner

Nov 16, 2021

George Louis Lechner, Jr, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born October 24, 1945 in New Orleans, LA and was the son of the late George Louis Lechner, Sr. and Gloria Munster Lechner. He graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School and attended LSUNO. George moved his family from New Orleans to Biloxi in...

Betty Sue Curington

Betty Sue Curington

Nov 16, 2021

Betty Sue Curington, age 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1939 in Columbus, GA. She graduated from Nursing school in Chicago, IL. She practiced at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Santa Rosa Hospital in Milton, FL., the Biloxi VA in Biloxi, MS, and Dr. Middleton’s office...