Obituaries

J. Daniel Schroeder

J. Daniel Schroeder

Mar 29, 2020

J. Daniel Schroeder, age 70, a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away on March 29, 2020, due to heart complications. Dan loved Biloxi and always considered it to be his home. He is preceded in death by his mother Beverly Schroeder. He is survived by his Father, Philip C. Schroeder Sr., siblings, Lona Schroeder Lee, Philip C....

Thomas  Clements  Harvey

Thomas Clements Harvey

Mar 28, 2020

Thomas Clements Harvey, Jr., 95, departed this life March 28, 2020, at the Biloxi Veterans Administration Hospital, with his wife Dora beside him. Born in Greenville, Mississippi, March 18, 1925, to Thomas Clements Harvey, Sr. and Dorothy Miller Harvey, he spent his childhood in the Mississippi Delta until his enrollment into the Gulf Coast Military Academy. His parents liked Coastal...

Hinh Thi Nguyen

Hinh Thi Nguyen

Mar 26, 2020

of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Private family visitations will be held on Friday from 2:00-4:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am- 4:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. Friends are invited to attend the 10:00 am graveside service at Crestlawn Memorial Park on Monday, March 30, 2020 which also may be viewed online...

Mae  M.  Bandoly

Mae M. Bandoly

Mar 25, 2020

Mrs. Mae M. Bandoly, age 92, passed peacefully away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Bandoly, formerly of Elmhurst, IL, was a Biloxi resident for the past 50 years. She worked several jobs throughout her life and was an outstanding volunteer for Family Services located on Keesler AFB. But was most happy being a wife, mother, grandmother...

Donna Trochesset Richmond

Donna Trochesset Richmond

Mar 24, 2020

Donna Trochesset Richmond passed away on March 24, 2020 at her home in D’Iberville, MS. Born in Biloxi on February 17, 1947, Donna grew up in D’Iberville and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1965. She had a career as a school administrator with the Ocean Springs School District and retired in 2013. Donna was also a life-long member of...

John  Bernard "JB" Illich

John Bernard "JB" Illich

Mar 24, 2020

The family of John Bernard “JB” Illich, age 98, has lost a very important part of their lives on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. JB has gone to join his wife, Florence, and his son, Dennis, in a happy reunion with God. JB was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on February 19, 1922, served in the Navy in World War II; was...

Beryl Virginia Noble Bond

Beryl Virginia Noble Bond

Mar 24, 2020

Beryl Virginia Noble Bond, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on March 24, 2020. Beryl was born in Ocean Springs and was a life-long resident of the coast. She was a long-time member and Sunday school teacher at Bell Fountain Baptist Church in O.S. and was a member of the WMU (Women’s Missionary Union)....

Sheryl  (Kau) Olesen

Sheryl (Kau) Olesen

Mar 24, 2020

Sheryl (Kau) Olesen, beloved wife of Gene Olesen for 55 years, passed on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. She was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin to Vernon and Verna Kau on June 27, 1945. She graduated from Sheboygan North High in 1963. Her first date with Gene was June 17, 1960 and they married on September 5, 1964 at US Air Force...

Joseph Robert Sabbatini

Joseph Robert Sabbatini

Mar 24, 2020

Joseph Robert Sabbatini, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Joseph was born in Leland, MS on July 12, 1937 to Terzo “Buster” and Jennie Cuicchi Sabbatini. He attended Leland High School, Sunflower Junior College, where he was an All-State football player, and Delta State University, where he also played football. Joseph served in...

George "Mims" Venus

George "Mims" Venus

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. George Mims Venus, age 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020. Mims was born on December 16, 1959 in Biloxi, MS and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed working on boats and anything in the...

Michael Gras

Michael Gras

Mar 21, 2020

Saturday March 21, 2020, Mike Gras, 57, passed away in his Biloxi home. Mike was born November 10, 1962 in New Orléans, Louisiana. Mike brought joy and laughter to those in his life. He was a perfectionist and made sure he did things the right way. Mike was a jack of all trades and accomplished so much in his short...

Frances  Josephine  Waltman

Frances Josephine Waltman

Mar 21, 2020

Mrs. Frances Josephine Waltman gained her wings on March 21, 2020. She was very caring, and a loving mother, friend and grandmother. She loved going to church, fishing and going to the casinos with her pockets full of nickels. She made friends everywhere she went. She loved giving hugs and talking to everyone. She lived at River Chase the last...

Howard Herbert Tirrell

Howard Herbert Tirrell

Mar 21, 2020

Howard Herbert Tirrell, age 93, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Gulfport, Mississippi. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, 15th Street in Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. 228-865-0090

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, USAF, Ret.

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, USAF, Ret.

Mar 21, 2020

Colonel Stanley Arthur Taylor, 88, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 in Ocean Springs, MS. Stan was born in Lucedale Mississippi to Thomas J. Taylor and Dora Irene Tanner Taylor. He grew up and worked on the family farm from an early age. Stan graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in May...

Therese Geneva Swanson

Therese Geneva Swanson

Mar 20, 2020

Therese Geneva “Mama T or TT” Swanson, age 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Ocean Springs Hospital surrounded by her children. Therese was born on January 25, 1960 to Kenneth and Catherine Swanson in Milwaukee, WS. Her family moved around due to her father being in the military, and graduated high school in...

Marilyn "Mare" Ashmus

Marilyn "Mare" Ashmus

Mar 20, 2020

Marilyn “Mare” Ashmus, age 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 in D’Iberville, MS. Mare was born on May 2, 1942 in Chicago, IL. She worked in the banking industry most of her life and was a wonderful daughter, mother, wife, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She is survived by her loving & sexy husband,...

Martha  Earline Carroll

Martha Earline Carroll

Mar 19, 2020

Martha Earline Carroll, aged 71, a long- time resident of D’Iberville, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Martha was born August 10,1948, in Mobile, Alabama, to Muriel Taylor Gabel and Roy H. Gabel. Martha later moved to the coast of Mississippi where she worked at her long- time job, at Keesler Air Force...

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel

Mar 19, 2020

Laura Ann DeGeorge Creel, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Creel was born July 29, 1936 in Biloxi, MS. She attended Sacred Heart Girls High School and was a hairdresser. She was preceded in death by her husband, George E. Creel, Sr.; her parents, Paul “Mutt” DeGeorge and Frances Runfalo DeGeorge; and...

Enedina "Neng" Jocson Warren

Enedina "Neng" Jocson Warren

Mar 18, 2020

Enedina “Neng” Jocson Warren, age 63, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at her residence. Neng was born on May 14, 1956 in the Philippines where she attended high school and Lorraine Technical Institute. Neng worked at Treasure Bay and Beau Rivage Casinos and was employee of the month in September 2007. She enjoyed photography, travel, cooking,...

Noel Joseph Denoux

Noel Joseph Denoux

Mar 18, 2020

Noel Joseph Denoux, Jr., 73, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. Noel was born October 7, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Martin Berhman High School. Noel attended Northeastern Louisiana University graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree. He won many sharpshooting awards. His hobbies included military miniatures and magic cards. Noel worked...