Obituaries
Jerelyn Kizzer
Jan 7, 2020
Jerelyn Kizzer, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Biloxi. Mrs. Kizzer was born in Cordele, GA and moved to the coast after Hurricane Camille in 1969. She was employed for many years at McElroy’s in Biloxi. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Mark Schmidt. Mrs. Kizzer’s survivors include her husband,...
Patricia Floyd "Patti" Hodges
Jan 7, 2020
Patricia Floyd “Patti” Hodges, age 68, of Ocean Springs passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Patti was born on April 1, 1951 at Charleston Naval Hospital in Charleston, SC. She attended Winthrop College where she received her Bachelor’s degree in 1974 and her Master’s degree in 1977 in early childhood development. Patti was a kindergarten teacher at Magnolia Park...
Shigeko Cannaday
Jan 6, 2020
Shigeko Cannaday, age 88, died Monday, January 6, 2020, in Gulfport. She was born in Japan and came to the US in 1955 and became an American citizen in 1985. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Shigeko was preceded in death by her son Barney Joe Cannaday. She is survived by her daughter Connie Tisdale, sons Ron Cannaday,...
Kindeth O. Anderson
Jan 6, 2020
Kindeth O. Anderson, II age 63, of Gulfport died Monday, January 6, 2020. Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, (228-831-2322).
Sharon Smolcich McDonnell
Jan 5, 2020
Sharon Smolcich McDonnell passed peacefully at home and into Heaven’s arms on January 5, 2020. Sherrie, as most people knew her, was born and raised on the Point in Biloxi, MS. She was proud of her Croatian heritage and a longtime member of the Slavonian Lodge Ladies Auxiliary. She was a devoted Saints fan. She loved Mardi Gras and was...
Marcella Nanda Marconi Pelfrey
Jan 4, 2020
Marcella Nanda Marconi Pelfrey, age 87, of Vancleave, MS, passed away, peacefully at home, on Saturday, January 4, 2020, surrounded by her family and pets. Marcella was born in Calcutta, India and a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Vancleave. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Pelfrey and parents, Thomas and Phyllis Marconi. Survivors...
Harby Kreeger, Jr.
Jan 3, 2020
Harby Kreeger Jr. lost his courageous battle with cancer at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on January 3, 2020. He was born on May 14, 1943 in New Orleans to Harby and Ruth Kreeger. He spent his childhood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast fishing and boating which fostered his lifelong love of being near water. He graduated from Gulfport...
Gene Marie Bussolati Mount
Jan 3, 2020
Gene Marie Bussolati Mount, age 81, died on January 3, 2020 in Long Beach. She was born in Gulfport, MS and was a longtime resident of Long Beach, MS. She was an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach. She was a graduate of St. John Catholic High School and was the retired owner of...
Sharon Ann Williams
Jan 3, 2020
Sharon Ann Williams, 76, of D’Iberville, MS went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born April 6, 1943 in Hamilton, Ohio to the late William and Thelma Mitchell. She worked as a beauty advisor for 26 years. She also worked for Harrison County Sheriff’s Department for a number of years. She enjoyed crocheting, swimming, listening...
Lyle M. Rice
Jan 2, 2020
Lyle M. (L.M.) Rice, 69, of Diamondhead, MS passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, Biloxi, Mississippi. He was born September 29, 1950, in Mexico, MO the third of 4 children to Marvin E. and Una Belle (Hogan) Rice. L.M. graduated from Mexico High School in 1968. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and...
Richard D. Fairley
Dec 31, 2019
Mr. Richard Deveraux Fairley, age 68, of Saucier, MS passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. Richard was born on June 22, 1951. He was a man of many words and even more laughs. Richard lived a life filled with excitement and love. He spent most of his years supporting his family as a truck driver. Upon his...
Allan Winston Grantham
Dec 29, 2019
Allan Winston Grantham, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Biloxi. A Memorial Service will be held at the Pass Road Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:30 am until service time.
Alfred Frederick Brockhoeft
Dec 29, 2019
Alfred Frederick Brockhoeft, age 71 of Gulfport died Sunday, December 29, 2019 in Gulfport. He was born in the Republic of Panama and was a longtime resident of New Orleans, LA. He previously served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Gulfport. He was a “Master Joke Teller” and an avid...
Johan M. Gill
Dec 28, 2019
Johan M. Gill, 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Gill was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was employed in the seafood industry over the years. Mrs. Gill was a devout Catholic. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by...
Velia Bertrand, Jr.
Dec 28, 2019
Velia Bertrand, Jr., 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Gulfport. Mr. Bertrand was born in Crowley, LA and was a resident of the coast for over 50 years. He retired from the U. S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant. Mr. Bertrand also retired after 19 years at Keesler Air Force Base as an Electronics...
Dorothy Kunig
Dec 28, 2019
Mrs. Dorothy Kunig, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on the late evening of Saturday, December 28, 2019 in Biloxi. Dorothy was born in Miami, FL. She was not only a dedicated wife and mother, but she was also a follower of Christ who loved to volunteer her time in the service of others. Her first husband was a...
Josephine Ann Dutil
Dec 27, 2019
Josephine Ann Dutil, “Nanny Jo or Jo” as she was called by her family, age 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 in Biloxi. Ms. Dutil was born April 27, 1938 in Biloxi, MS to Henry and Mabel Dutil. She worked as a bookkeeper at the old Buena Vista Hotel, as well as numerous other jobs, and...
William "Bill" C. Vanek
Dec 26, 2019
William C. "Bill” Vanek September 29, 1935-December 26,2019 Bill Vanek, age 84 died peacefully in his sleep on December 26, 2019 at Ocean Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Escanaba, Michigan and lived most of his life in Chicago IL. After the death of his wife Jean, he came to live with his son John and Lynn...
George Byron Smith, Jr.
Dec 26, 2019
George Byron Smith, Jr., 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Smith was born October 4, 1950 in Boston, MA. He was a retired U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and George B. Smith, Sr. Mr. Smith’s survivors include his sons, Eric Smith and Alan...
Rita Joyce Curry
Dec 25, 2019
Ms. Rita Joyce Curry, age 84, of Vancleave, MS, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Curry (January 16, 2014). Survivors include her three sons, David Rucker of Cheyenne, WY, Douglas Curry of Rapid City, SD and Dale Curry of Fort Worth, TX; a brother, Elgin Lee, Jr....
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