Obituaries

Michael Ray Baker,

Michael Ray Baker,

May 2, 2020

In loving memory of Michael Ray Baker, Sr. Mike was born in Symrna, TN on September 17, 1955 to Rupert and Naomi Baker. He joined his son in heaven on May 2, 2020. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Susan; and children, Genifer (Jeremy) McVicker, Michael (Mandy) Baker Jr.; cherished grandchildren, Kaleb, Dillan, Emily and Chloe McVicker, Gunner and...

David Lea Parker

David Lea Parker

May 1, 2020

David Lea Parker, age 66, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. He was born on March 4, 1954 to Leamon and Peggy Scarborough Parker. David was an Ocean Springs boy all his life even though his work in the oilfields as a sales consultant took him all over the world. He always dreamed of coming home to live and...

Lawrence LeRoy Hobbs

Lawrence LeRoy Hobbs

Apr 30, 2020

Lawrence L. Hobbs, age 36, unexpectedly passed away on April 30, 2020. Lawrence will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Tuti Hobbs Smith and his many friends and family members. Lawrence was born in Gulfport, MS., on February 16, 1984 to LeRoy Hobbs and Tuti Michel Hobbs. Lawrence graduated from Harrison Central High School in 2003 and resided in Gulfport....

Daniel John Laden

Daniel John Laden

Apr 29, 2020

Daniel John Laden, age 44, passed away at home on April 29, 2020. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina, on February 25, 1976, into a family that surrounded him with love and laughter throughout his life. He lost his father, Michael J. Laden, Sr. when he was five years old, and his mother raised four children and supported the...

Byron Gene Edwards

Byron Gene Edwards

Apr 28, 2020

Mr. Byron Gene Edwards, age 91 of Gulfport died Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Private service will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road in Gulfport, is honored to serve this family. 228-831-2322. View and sign online tribute at WWW.BOKFH.COM

Clara and Robert Deitering

Clara and Robert Deitering

Apr 26, 2020

Clara Marie Deitering, age 5, and her brother, Robert Alexander Deitering, age 3 of Gautier, MS, passed away on or about April 26, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. Clara was a Pre-K student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in D’Iberville. They are survived by their father, Jason A Deitering and paternal grandparents, Robert and Dawn Kuehnel of Gautier, MS. A...

Karina  Kleberovna Sornoza Deitering

Karina Kleberovna Sornoza Deitering

Apr 26, 2020

Karina Kleberovna Sornoza Deitering, age 37 of San Antonio, TX, passed away on or about April 26, 2020 in San Antonio, TX. She is survived by her husband, Jason A Deitering of Gautier, MS. A visitation will be held at 10 am, with services to begin at 11 am, on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10446...

Claire Florette Morrison Homes

Claire Florette Morrison Homes

Apr 25, 2020

Claire Florette Morrison Homes died on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:44 a.m. after a long illness. When she passed away, her spirit entered the freedom, peace, and joy of another realm. She was the cherished daughter of the late Claire Boggs Morrison and the late Robert Stanley Morrison, Sr. Her beloved survivors include her brothers, Robert Stanley Morrison, Jr....

Donna Marie Methven

Donna Marie Methven

Apr 25, 2020

Donna Marie Methven, age 75, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at her residence. Donna was born on October 23, 1944 in Sacramento, CA to Denver and Bette Yeast. She attended American River Jr. College from 1963-1965 and majored in business education. Donna worked at Against Abuse, Inc. from 1992 until 2016 where she retired...

Terry Eugene Foskey

Terry Eugene Foskey

Apr 25, 2020

Terry Eugene Foskey, age 61, of Biloxi, MS left his earthly body to receive his heavenly wings on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in his beloved home with his family that loved him dearly by his side. He had a very fulfilled life that he left too early. Terry was born in Swainsboro, GA on April 16, 1959. He received a...

Alexander "Alex" Agpalo Ignacio

Alexander "Alex" Agpalo Ignacio

Apr 24, 2020

Alexander Agpalo Ignacio “Alex” 76 of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 while at Memorial Hospital. Alex was born in San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines on May 9, 1943. After he finished school at St. Joseph’s School in Olongapo City, PI, he joined the US Navy. After serving in Vietnam, he came stateside to San Diego, California. He...

Wes  DeRouen

Wes DeRouen

Apr 24, 2020

Wes DeRouen, of Biloxi, Mississippi, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 21. Wes is survived by his parents, Len and Trish DeRouen; his siblings, Ethan, Haley and Myles; his grandparents, Wendell and Wanda Cothern, Leroy and Betty Lynn DeRouen, and Dean Larche; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Wes was born in Hattiesburg, MS on...

Carleen  Edith Hilchey  Hall

Carleen Edith Hilchey Hall

Apr 24, 2020

Carleen Edith Hilchey Hall was born August 1st, 1945 in Batavia, New York to the late Ralph and Edith Starkweather Hilchey. She married her best friend, Stanley Robert Hall, on November 13th, 1965. They were blessed with two sons: Jason Todd (Autumn) and Joel Scott (Sherrie). She delighted in her grandchildren: Kristen Noel, Brittney Nicole (Jared), Joshua Robert, and Samuel...

Deborah  Caroline Geada Hail

Deborah Caroline Geada Hail

Apr 24, 2020

Deborah Caroline Geada Hail, age 88, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at Biloxi Merit Health due to aspiration pneumonia. She was a resident of the Biloxi - Gulfport area. She was born April 2, 1932 in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. She is survived by two daughters, Denise A. Boyd (Joe) and Darlene A. Jackson (Jody); her grandchildren Christopher...

Catherine Wilson McIntyre

Catherine Wilson McIntyre

Apr 23, 2020

Catherine Wilson McIntyre passed away peacefully from cancer at her home surrounded by family on April 23, 2020. A long-term resident of Long Beach, MS, she was born on January 1, 1942 to John and Margaret Wilson in St. Louis, MO. Catherine was married to Frederick L. McIntyre and the mother of Roberta Varvel, James (Paula), John (April), Joseph (Terry),...

Judy Busby Johnson

Judy Busby Johnson

Apr 23, 2020

Judy Busby Johnson, age 78, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Gulfport at Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1941 in Denver, Colorado. She enjoyed quilting and sewing. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Lorene and Charles Gardner; and her husbands, Tommy Busby and James Johnson; and her beloved dog, Rusty, or as she called...

Rickey Lynn Schultz

Rickey Lynn Schultz

Apr 23, 2020

Rickey Lynn Schultz, Sr., age 68, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Rickey was born on August 22, 1951 in Clinton, OK to Martin and Eva Schultz Sr. He has been a resident of the coast for 63 years. Rickey worked in the grocery business for Jitney Jungle in Gulfport for many years....

Ann Smitherman Reed

Ann Smitherman Reed

Apr 23, 2020

Ann Smitherman Reed, 71, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Reed was born in Arkansas and was a longtime resident of Vancleave. She was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church in Vancleave. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles And Julie Hall Smitherman; her sister, Ona Mae Williams; and her brothers,...

Ernest Reid Phillips

Ernest Reid Phillips

Apr 21, 2020

It is with sadness we announce the death of Ernest Phillips at the age of 71, after a brief hospitalization in Ocean Springs, MS. Ernie, as he was known, was born in Laurel, MS to Joe and Jean Black Phillips. He was educated in Laurel schools, then went on to graduate from the University of Southern Mississippi. Years later, he...

Robert Franklin "Frank" Baskett

Robert Franklin "Frank" Baskett

Apr 20, 2020

Robert Franklin “Frank” Baskett, III, age 67, of Biloxi died Monday, April 20, 2020 in Biloxi. Frank was born in Enterprise, AL and grew up in Collins, MS, where he graduated from Collins High School. He also attended Jones Junior College and The University of Southern Mississippi. He was a Methodist. Frank was a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf...