Obituaries

Janice Glass Russell

Janice Glass Russell

Jul 23, 2020

Janice Glass Russell of Pass Christian, MS passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at the age of 77. Janice was born November 8, 1942 in Columbia, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Louise Glass, and her son-in-law Chris Wilson. She is survived by her daughters Janet L. Russell and Molly R. Wilson, along with her...

Iris Ester Domingues Bellais

Iris Ester Domingues Bellais

Jul 23, 2020

On July 23, 2020 at 6:00 am, God received another angel, Iris Ester Domingues Bellais. Mrs. Bellais was born November 28, 1951 and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and D’Iberville. She worked for Harrison County School System for 32 years. Mrs. Bellais loved camping, motorcycle riding, dancing, sewing for Mardi Gras Balls and cake decorating. She will be missed...

Verna Shroyer Westerburg

Verna Shroyer Westerburg

Jul 23, 2020

Verna Shroyer Westerburg, age 86, of Biloxi died July 23, 2020. She was born November 17, 1933 in Cleburn, Kansas, the daughter of Adolph and Pearl (Samuelson) Sedivy. She graduated from Waterville High School in 1951. Verna attended the University of Kansas where she studied music. She married Duane B. Shroyer of Waterville, KS September 1952 who retired from the...

Richard Roy Scott

Richard Roy Scott

Jul 22, 2020

Richard Roy Scott of Saucier, MS went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Richard was born March 18, 1926 in Hamilton, Iowa to Roy R. and Nellie J. Scott and was raised on the Scott family farm located in Monroe County’s Bluff Creek Township. He married Mary L. Henderson, from Lovilia Iowa, in...

Fred Mullins

Fred Mullins

Jul 22, 2020

On 22 July 2020 Fred Mullins of Ocean Springs, MS succumbed to complications related to the COVID 19 Virus. Fred was a decorated Veteran of the Conflict in Vietnam that retired after twenty years of service. He is survived by siblings Martha Cook (Lucedale, MS); Bill Mullins (Pell City, Al); Ben and Shirley Mullins (Vancleave, MS); and children Jim and...

Betty Bernice Tiegland

Betty Bernice Tiegland

Jul 22, 2020

Betty Bernice Tiegland of Biloxi, MS was born on September 17, 1935 and passed away on July 22, 2020 at the age of 84. She was born the youngest of seven children in the small community of Chariton, IA and was a longtime resident of Omaha, NE where she worked most of her adult life as a legal secretary for...

Sherman Mike Ladner

Sherman Mike Ladner

Jul 21, 2020

Sherman Mike Ladner, 87, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Sherman was a long time resident of Gulfport. Everyone that knew Sherman knew that he was a gentle and loving man. He worked for Struthers Industries. Sherman enjoyed sitting outside whittling on sticks and working on anything he could get his hands on. Sherman was preceded...

Hung Huu Nguyen

Hung Huu Nguyen

Jul 21, 2020

"Do not grieve for me, for I have gone to be with my Father in Heaven." Our Father, Hung Huu Nguyen, age 78, fought the good fight of Cancer for 1 year as a champ and warrior, as God equipped him to be. Even in his last hour, he transitioned to Heaven at the most Peaceful and comfort state with...

Kenneth Fred Tine

Kenneth Fred Tine

Jul 20, 2020

Kenneth Fred Tine, Jr. age 85, of Pass Christian died Monday July 20, 2020. He was born in Ilion, New York and was a resident of the coast since 1962. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. He was a member of Gulfport Elks Lodge #978 Gulfport since 1962; and member of American Legion in...

James John Byrnes

James John Byrnes

Jul 20, 2020

James John Byrnes, age 90 of Long Beach died Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born in Johnston, PA and was a resident of Long Beach for 14 years. He was a member of St Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at F.E. Warren Air...

Lee Ann Meyer

Lee Ann Meyer

Jul 20, 2020

Lee Ann Meyer of Saucier, Mississippi passed away in the early morning of Monday, July the 20th. She was 53 years old. Lee was born in Hicksville, Ohio in 1966 and went on to become a Registered Nurse. She worked, alongside co-workers who became more like friends and family, for Humana Healthcare. She loved Stephen King novels, anything with a...

Jesse J. Dore, Sr.

Jesse J. Dore, Sr.

Jul 20, 2020

Jesse J. Dore, Sr., 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 in Gulfport. Mr. Dore was a native of Erath, LA and a resident of the Coast for over 80 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the V.A. Medical Center. Mr. Dore was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, The...

Janet LaVerne Morris Twigg

Janet LaVerne Morris Twigg

Jul 19, 2020

Janet LaVerne Morris Twigg, age 87, of Gulfport, MS, passed away on July 19, 2020. She was born in North Charleston, SC on June 27, 1933. After nursing school, she married Earl Franklin Twigg. She was a loving wife and a strong, Christian mother. She travelled to Okinawa, Japan; Wiesbaden, Germany; Marquette, MI; and finally, Gulfport, MS, during her time...

Sarah Smith Hewes

Sarah Smith Hewes

Jul 19, 2020

Sarah Smith Hewes, August 23, 1939 – July 19, 2020 “Do not grieve for me, for I have gone to be with my Father in Heaven.” Heaven has reclaimed an angel. Sarah Smith Hewes, born August 23, 1939, in Jamestown, Tennessee, has laid down her earthly paintbrush and pen, and now rests with Christ. Sarah grew up in Jackson, Mississippi,...

Ellis Bond

Ellis Bond

Jul 19, 2020

Mr. Ellis Bond, age 88 of Gulfport passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Serenity Springs Personal Care Home in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born November 4, 1931 in Wiggins, Mississippi. Ellis was a great husband, father and grandpa. Ellis worked for Mill Wright, Bond Appliances and was in the Construction industry. He traveled overseas to work as well. His...

Reginald Lynn "Reggie" Darnell

Reginald Lynn "Reggie" Darnell

Jul 19, 2020

Reginald Lynn “Reggie” Darnell, 71, a native and longtime resident of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Glen Oaks Nursing Center in Lucedale, MS after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mr. Darnell was born on April 14, 1949 and was a graduate of Biloxi High School. He was employed with Civil Service at the Biloxi...

Leona Broussard Porter

Leona Broussard Porter

Jul 19, 2020

Ms. Leona Broussard Porter, age 94, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Funeral service will be held Friday, July 24, 2020 at 10:00 am at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Friends may visit from 9:30-10 am. Burial will follow in Biloxi City Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve this family.

Jewel Doty

Jewel Doty

Jul 18, 2020

Jewel Doty, 94, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Doty was born on December 27, 1925 in Delaware, AR, moving to the Coast in 1969 after her husband’s retirement from the military. She was the best mother and a happy homemaker. She was loved by all and gave so much love. She was preceded...

Steve Dujmov

Steve Dujmov

Jul 18, 2020

Steve Dujmov, age 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Private services were held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve this family.

Jane Louise Rogers

Jane Louise Rogers

Jul 14, 2020

Jane Louise Rogers passed away on July 14, 2020 at the age of 89 during the Covid-19 epidemic. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Smith Rogers who preceded her in death on July 9, 2008. They both were active members of Vancleave United Methodist Church. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Peter James Moran and Edith...