Obituaries

Reginald "Reggie" Harrison Bates

Reginald "Reggie" Harrison Bates

Aug 8, 2020

On August 8, 2020, Reginald “Reggie” Harrison Bates, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS, went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Reggie fought a month long battle with Covid-19 before succumbing to complications due to his illness. Reggie Bates was born to parents, Richard and Irene Bates, on January 10, 1954, in the small town of Temple, TX. He...

Lum Devon Head

Lum Devon Head

Aug 8, 2020

Lum Devon Head was born on October 13, 1947, in Bay St. Louis, MS. A lifelong resident of Pass Christian, MS, and a devoted and loving husband, father, grandpa (Papa), brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend to so many, entered eternal rest on August 8, 2020, at the age of 72. He was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church. He...

Karlon Joe Ladner

Karlon Joe Ladner

Aug 7, 2020

GULFPORT Karlon Joe Ladner, age 63 of Gulfport passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 in Gulfport. He was a resident of Gulfport, a graduate of Gulfport High School and Jefferson Davis Community College. He was an Enrollment Manager for AON Insurance. He enjoyed the outdoors and gardening but his most enjoyment was time spent with his grandchildren. He was...

Pearl Faye McClellan

Pearl Faye McClellan

Aug 6, 2020

Mrs. Pearl Faye McClellan, age 93, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Mrs. McClellan was born in Oklahoma to the late Noah W. Parrish and Delsy Hammer Parrish. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Hewes; sons, David McClellan and Dale McClellan; 6 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. Funeral service and interment will be...

Alan Leslie Klaser

Alan Leslie Klaser

Aug 6, 2020

Mr. Alan Leslie Klaser, age 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve this family.

Howard Leo Tupper

Howard Leo Tupper

Aug 6, 2020

Howard Leo Tupper, age 76, of Ocean Springs, passed away at home with his family on Thursday, August 6, 2020. Howard was born on February 25, 1944 in Hartford, CT. He graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Coast, with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science where he made the dean’s list of honor. Howard proudly served in the...

Charles Glenn "Buddy" Wilson

Charles Glenn "Buddy" Wilson

Aug 6, 2020

Mr. Charles Glenn “Buddy” Wilson, age 80, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. Mr. Wilson was born November 22, 1939 in Pascagoula, MS to the late Archie E. Wilson and Louise E. O’Neal. He worked as a commercial driver and received numerous safety and driving awards including one million...

Rafael Hernandez Lopez

Rafael Hernandez Lopez

Aug 5, 2020

Raphael Hernandez Lopez, age 42, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. No services are scheduled at this time. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE funeral home, Howard Avenue, Biloxi, is honored to serve this family.

Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert Mark Tremmel

Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert Mark Tremmel

Aug 5, 2020

The world lost a true hero on August 5th, 2020, with the passing into eternal life of Lt. Col. (Ret) Robert Mark Tremmel. A member of the greatest generation, he served in the Marine Corps for 30 years, and was a veteran of Iwo Jima in WW2, Korea, and Vietnam. Born March 3, 1926, in Metairie, LA to John Oliver...

Ret.  MSgt. James L. Young

Ret. MSgt. James L. Young

Aug 5, 2020

USAF Retired MSgt. James L. Young, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, August 5,2020. MSgt. Young was born in San Perlita, TX, a longtime resident of the coast, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Betty Young of Ocean Springs, and his...

Jacquelyn Mary Asher Endt

Jacquelyn Mary Asher Endt

Aug 4, 2020

Jacquelyn (Jackie) Mary Asher Endt, age 70, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Jackie was born on January 4, 1950, in New Orleans, Louisiana. and lived in Ocean Springs, Mississippi most of her adult life. She was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and received an Associate Degree in Finance from Bates Business College. Jackie was retired from her...

Martha F. Fountain

Martha F. Fountain

Aug 3, 2020

Mrs. Martha F. Fountain, age 77 of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, August 3, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Fountain was a native of Biloxi where she worked several jobs, but her greatest joy was working in the childcare field, which she did for many years. Her love for children always showed through her kind heart and soothing smile. She...

George M. Hellar

George M. Hellar

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. George M. Hellar, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS peacefully passed away at home on August 3, 2020 He was an active member of St. Pierre Episcopal Church, Gautier MS. George worked for Saad’s Medical for 30 years, proudly serving his customers. He loved spending time with family and friends and watching the Kansas City Chiefs. He was preceded...

Robert "Bob" Glenn Skelton,

Robert "Bob" Glenn Skelton,

Aug 2, 2020

Robert “Bob” Skelton, Jr., age 64, passed away on Sunday, August, 2, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. Bob was born on February 2, 1956 in Indianola, MS to Bob and Claudette Skelton. He graduated college with a Master’s degree in Finance. Bob enjoyed accounting, hunting, playing guitar, fixing cars, and collecting pocket watches. He is survived by his former wife,...

Annie Jane Davenport Morgan

Annie Jane Davenport Morgan

Aug 2, 2020

Annie Jane Davenport Morgan, called Memaw by all that knew her, age 94, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Annie was born on June 9, 1926 in Hattiesburg, MS to Presley Fife Davenport and Juanita Shephard Davenport. She attended Hattiesburg High School (class of 1944). Annie worked at Camp Shelby, in real estate, accounting, and was...

David James Lester

David James Lester

Aug 1, 2020

David James Lester, age 65, passed away in Biloxi on August 1, 2020. David was born in San Antonio, TX, but moved to Biloxi at a young age. He spent most of his adult life working in the welding/ship fitting business, but his passion was fishing. David was an avid saltwater fisherman, spending many a mornings on the Coliseum Pier,...

Pamela Jean Neff Raeck

Pamela Jean Neff Raeck

Aug 1, 2020

Pamela Jean Neff Raeck, 72, a 28 year resident of the coast, died Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Pam, a native of Round Lake Beach, IL, was born on April 27, 1948. She enjoyed taking car rides, especially along the beach with her loving husband. Pam also loved taking her grandchildren to thrift stores. More than anything, she...

James Theotis Broussard

James Theotis Broussard

Aug 1, 2020

Mr. James Theotis Broussard, Sr., age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born on February 1, 1950 in Abbeville, LA to the late Joseph and Wilda Broussard. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School. Mr. Broussard is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Barbara Broussard, Jay Broussard and Cecile...

Leo Necaise

Leo Necaise

Jul 31, 2020

Leo Necaise, 90, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in D’Iberville. Mr. Necaise was born in Kiln, MS and was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. Mr. Necaise was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roseanna Necaise; and his parents,...

Jerome Thomas Prybylski

Jerome Thomas Prybylski

Jul 31, 2020

Jerome Thomas Prybylski, 80, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in Biloxi. Mr. Prybylski was born on April 1, 1940 in Chicago, IL. He received his BA from Illinois Institute of Technology. Mr. Prybylski was a CPA and employed with the Chicago Bar Association. He served with the U.S. Marine Corps and enjoyed golfing and the...