Obituaries

William  Sie Bergdoll

William Sie Bergdoll

May 18, 2019

William Sie Bergdoll, "Bill" or "Billy" as everyone knew him, age 56 years, died peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Biloxi, MS. He was raised in and having recently returned to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Bill spent many of his years in the Dallas, TX and Scottsdale, AZ areas as well. Bill was born on September 4, 1962 in...

Jeffrey Williams

Jeffrey Williams

May 17, 2019

Jeffrey Williams, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Arrangements are incomplete at the Ocean Springs Chapel of BRADFORD-O’KEEFE Funeral Home.

Brenda Marie Raynor

Brenda Marie Raynor

May 17, 2019

Brenda Marie Raynor, 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Raynor was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Alma Boney Babuchna; her sister, Mary; and her brothers, John and Paul. Mrs. Raynor’s survivors include her husband, Robert Raynor;...

Vernon Edward Williams

Vernon Edward Williams

May 16, 2019

Vernon Edward Williams, 78, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was a lifetime resident of Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Ernest Williams and Henrietta Kelly Williams; and his nephew, Stephen Whorton. Mr. Williams is survived by his beloved wife, Christine; his step-son, Scott Layfield; his sisters, Joanne Forsberg and Carolyn Williams; his...

Donald Linn McCormick

Donald Linn McCormick

May 16, 2019

Donald Linn McCormick was born on August 27, 1932 to Esker and Goldie McCormick in Holden, MO. The McCormick family later relocated to Willow Spring, MO where they ran a large dairy farm. Don graduated from Tipton Public High School in the spring of 1951. On April 24, 1951, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Don completed basic...

William Peyton Taylor-Henson

William Peyton Taylor-Henson

May 16, 2019

Beloved son, grandson and nephew, Peyton Taylor-Henson, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 16, 2019. Peyton is survived by his adoring Father, William Taylor-Henson (Amanda De La Hunt); his little buddy, Collin De La Hunt; Uncle, Chad (Jodi) Taylor-Henson; Aunt, Angela Henson; Second Aunt, Robin Byerly (Larry); Uncle, Jerry “Bear” (Tammy) Olson; Grandmother, Jasmine “Jazmom” Snodgrass; Grandfather, Allen (Myrna) Henson;...

Charlie S.  Bilbo, Jr.

Charlie S. Bilbo, Jr.

May 16, 2019

Charlie Smyers Bilbo, Jr. Sunrise: May 31, 1961 Sunset: May 16, 2019 Charlie S. Bilbo, Jr., 57, of Vancleave, MS departed this life on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at his home. Charlie, Jr. is the eldest child of the late Charlie S. Bilbo, Sr. and the late Ella L. Bilbo. Charlie, Jr. leaves to forever cherish his memory one son,...

Inez Marie Rudloff

Inez Marie Rudloff

May 16, 2019

Inez Marie Hoda Rudloff, age 85, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was born February 18, 1934 in Gulfport, Mississippi She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Joseph Aloysius “Rudy” Rudloff on November 3, 2011; daughter, Gail Frances Rudloff Nichols; her parents Leander and Clorina Mary Quevas Hoda Kates; her maternal...

Johnny  Michael  Lesso

Johnny Michael Lesso

May 15, 2019

Mr. Johnny Michael Lesso, age, 65, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. Mr. Lesso was born August 31, 1953 in Biloxi, MS where he remained a lifelong resident. He worked at R.A. Lesso Seafood for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Melba Lesso; and nephew, Rudy Lesso, III. Survivors include his son, Jesse...

Janice Louise "Auntie" Girouard

Janice Louise "Auntie" Girouard

May 15, 2019

Janice Louise “Auntie” Girouard, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in Hattiesburg, MS. Ms. Girouard was born on January 16, 1934 in Boston, MA to Walter and Marion Girouard. She graduated from high school and was in the Air Force from 1952 until 1955 where she was stationed in England during the Korean War....

Frances Ely Brown

Frances Ely Brown

May 14, 2019

Mrs. Frances Ely Brown, age 78, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at her home. Frances was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She was a devoted employee of the Vancleave School System for 33 years. She was an excellent cook and cake baker and an excessive Walmart shopper. She loved to get together with family and...

Timothy  Cyrus

Timothy Cyrus

May 14, 2019

Mr. Timothy Cyrus, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Mr. Cyrus was a native of West Virginia and a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1994. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran of Desert Storm and also retired from Ingall’s Shipbuilding. Mr. Cyrus was preceded in death by his wife, Helen “Ann” Cyrus; parents,...

Melvin Ladon Summerlin

Melvin Ladon Summerlin

May 13, 2019

Melvin Ladon Summerlin, age 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 in Biloxi. Private services will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lisa Annette Scoggins

Lisa Annette Scoggins

May 12, 2019

Lisa Annette Scoggins, age 50, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 4, 1969, in Gulfport, MS to Max and Dolly (Brown) Scoggins. Lisa was a 1987 Honors Graduate of D’Iberville High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. She spent most of her working career at WMS Scientific Games,...

Melonie Fletcher

Melonie Fletcher

May 12, 2019

Melonie Fletcher, 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019 in Biloxi. Mrs. Fletcher was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. She was employed with Walmart in D’Iberville, retiring after 28 years. Mrs. Fletcher enjoyed painting pictures of scenery. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She was preceded...

Charlene  Rutland

Charlene Rutland

May 11, 2019

Mrs. Charlene Rutland, age 75, of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Rutland was born January 14, 1944 in Seminary, MS. She attended Jones County Junior College. She was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She loved her grandchildren greatly. Mrs. Rutland is preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Ina...

Glenn  F. Ryan Sr.

Glenn F. Ryan Sr.

May 10, 2019

Glenn F Ryan Sr, 81, died Friday May 10, 2019 at home in Ocean Springs, MS. Glenn was born February 1, 1938 in Ocean Springs and lived there almost his entire life. He lived a short time with his parents in Fort Sill, OK during WWII. He married Joan Emily Batia from North Biloxi on May 6, 1962 and set...

Bernice Butler Overmyer

Bernice Butler Overmyer

May 10, 2019

Bernice Butler Overmyer passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at the age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Andrew Jackson Overmyer Sr. She is survived by her son Andrew Jackson (Sandy) Overmyer Jr., her daughter Patty Overmyer (Ricky) Bond, her grandchildren Macey (Collier) Young, Amy (Eric) Zuzack, Andrew Overmyer III (Allison) Overmyer ,...

Jay Zielinski

Jay Zielinski

May 10, 2019

Dr. Jay Zielinski of Ocean Springs, MS passed away after a brief battle with cancer surrounded by family on May 10th, 2019. Dr. Zielinski was born John Joseph Zielinski to Mary and Romuald Zielinski on December 28th, 1938 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Jo Marie. He is also survived by his daughter, Mandi...

Frances Augusta Moye

Frances Augusta Moye

May 9, 2019

Frances Augusta Moye, age 95 of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Frances was born in Talladega, AL on November 11, 1923, grew up in Laurel, MS, and was a resident of Biloxi since 1973. By her own account, Frances spent her youth as a carefree “Tomboy” nicknamed “Frankie” who loved playing sports with...