Obituaries
Jeffery B Young
Jul 19, 2019
Jeffery B. Young, age 73, of Saucier died Friday July 19, 2019 in Gulfport. Private services Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Christina Callahan
Jul 18, 2019
Mary Christina Callahan, age 50 passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 in Baton Rouge, LA. The graveside service is Friday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m. at Glendale Cemetery in Hattiesburg, MS. Bradford-O'Keefe, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Elizabeth Selmon Cherry
Jul 18, 2019
Alice Elizabeth Selmon Cherry, age 79 of Gulfport died Thursday, July 18, 2019 in Gulfport. She was born in El Dorado, Arkansas and was a longtime resident of the coast. She was Baptist and a member of VFW 4526 Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Ray Cherry; and sons, Kenneth Ray Jordan and David Earl Jordan....
Brandon Richard Burchfield
Jul 17, 2019
Brandon Richard Burchfield, age 42, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2019 as a passenger in a fatal car accident. Brandon attended Biloxi Schools and received his GED at Job Corps Center in Batesville, MS where he obtained a certification in welding. While growing up he played Little League baseball and city basketball. He loved all kinds...
Mary Viola Roper Crane
Jul 17, 2019
Mary Viola Roper Crane, age 87, went to heaven Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She was born June 17, 1932 in Centerpoint, Arkansas. She married her true love, Granville Shaw Crane, on November 20, 1947. Affectionately known as Mimi, she was an expert seamstress and loved serving others more than anything else. She was a pastor’s wife for over 60 years...
Jeffrey Upchurch
Jul 17, 2019
Jeffrey Upchurch, age 54, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Blountville, TN. The visitation will be held Friday, August 23, 2019 from 4 until 6:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport with the service at 5:00 p.m.
Ida Beth McIntosh
Jul 17, 2019
Ida “Beth” McIntosh of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on July 17, 2019 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was born in Vicksburg, MS on July 2, 1940, to the late LDCR Charles James Barr and Sarah Elizabeth Mayfield Barr. Beth built a successful real estate business, McIntosh Realty and Associates, which she was broker/owner for over 30 years. She loved...
Linda "Sheryl" Odom Sullivan
Jul 16, 2019
Mrs. Linda “Sheryl” Odom Sullivan, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She was a native of Ellisville, MS and a resident of the coast for over 50 years. Sheryl was a retired beautician and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, James Edward Odom, Sr. and daughter, Stephanie Lyons. Survivors include...
Tina Louise Lambert Meredith
Jul 14, 2019
Mrs. Tina Louise Lambert Meredith, age 53, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Gulfport, MS. Tina was born in St. Pete, FL. She was a graduate of MGCCC where she earned an Associates of Arts. She loved animals and crafting. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nikki and Howard Lambert. Survivors include her...
Cynthia Diane McMillon LeBlanc
Jul 14, 2019
Cynthia Diane McMillon LeBlanc, 60, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Gulfport. Mrs. LeBlanc was born in Shreveport, LA and lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1968. She enjoyed jewelry making and especially spending time with her daughters and grandkids. Mrs. LeBlanc also enjoyed spending time and laughing with family and friends. She was...
June D. Jones
Jul 13, 2019
June D. Jones, aged 85 years, residing most recently in Las Vegas, NV died on Saturday, July 13, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. June was born in San Francisco, CA on May 27, 1934 to the late Albert Samuel and Roberta (Lee) Kern. She met her future husband, Eddie R. Jones, at the Mission Dolores High School in...
Linda Creel Dodson
Jul 11, 2019
Linda Creel Dodson, 68, of Biloxi, MS died Thursday, July 11, 2019, in Biloxi, MS. Ms. Dodson was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. She was of the Catholic faith and retired from the Biloxi VA after 20 years of employment. She loved cooking, dancing and spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was preceded in death...
Merle Inez Nelson
Jul 10, 2019
Mrs. Merle Inez Salter, age 79, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Salter was born on September 22, 1939, in Foley, AL. She graduated from Foley High School and worked as a medical transcriber and seamstress. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, fishing, crafting and singing. She was preceded in death by her...
Dorothy Werth
Jul 10, 2019
Dorothy Werth, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Ocean Springs, MS. Dorothy was born in Lucedale, MS and retired to the gulf coast after traveling with her husband and family as a military wife. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and her family meant everything to her. Dorothy was preceded in death by...
Ellen Montoya
Jul 9, 2019
Ellen Mills Montoya, 76, passed away peacefully at home at 6:35am on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in Gulfport, MS surrounded by her three children and loving husband, as well as her two dogs Bandit and Julio, whom she loved dearly, that slept at her feet until her final moments. The eldest of four girls, Ellen was born on January 13,...
Doris S. Troney-Haynes
Jul 9, 2019
Doris S. Troney-Haynes, 96 years young, was welcomed home in the arms of Jesus on July 9, 2019 while surrounded with love from family and friends. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on June 17, 1923, to parents Augustine and Peter Semski. On January 6, 1946, she married the love of her life, Norris Henry Troney, Sr. Together they had...
Carol Ann Penton McCoy
Jul 9, 2019
Carol Ann Penton McCoy, age 76, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019. Ann was raised in Vancleave, Mississippi on the old Jim Ramsay Homestead. She was an 18-wheeler cross-country truck driver, primarily running to the West/Northwest coast. When she started driving trucks, she was one of the first women truck drivers in the country. It was hard to believe that at...
Mildred "Millie" Lorraine Budd
Jul 8, 2019
Mildred “Millie” Lorraine Budd, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019. Millie was a resident of Biloxi, MS, but spent most of her adult life in Tampa, FL. She was born on July 13, 1933 to Joseph and Beulah Butler. Millie was a dedicated employee of the F.B.I., serving 26 years in the Tampa Bay F.B.I. office. She...
George Henry "Buzzy" Shimp
Jul 8, 2019
Mr. George Henry “Buzzy” Shimp, Sr., age 77, of Ocean Springs passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital. Buzzy was born on May 29, 1942 in Baltimore Maryland to William H. and Mary Ann Shimp. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as an industrial painter for many years. Buzzy enjoyed watching sports and in his...
Shirley Cecelia Broussard
Jul 7, 2019
Shirley Cecelia Broussard, age 71, passed away on Sunday July 7, 2019. Shirley was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She retired from South Central Bell. She was a lifetime member of St. Michael Catholic Church where she served as an usher/greeter and a member of St. Vincent De Paul. Shirley was a double cancer survivor, a member of Fleur De...
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