Obituaries
Dorothy Funk
Feb 6, 2018
Hazel Dorothy Funk, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Dorothy was born August 21, 1933 in Williamsburg, West Virginia to Cecil and Gladys Lemasters. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Marion Lemasters. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Charles G. Funk of...
Timothy Howard Hillman
Feb 5, 2018
Timothy Howard Hillman, 49, Pass Christian, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 in his home after a long brave battle with illness. Born in Gulfport, Tim was a superb athlete growing up and continued his love of sports throughout his life. He was a gun expert and enthusiast and enjoyed old cars. He loved his family dearly. Tim is preceded...
Joyce Wynell Humphreys Whiten
Feb 5, 2018
Joyce Whiten, born May 11, 1929 in Adamsville, AL passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 in Gulfport. She was 88 years old. Mrs. Whiten was an avid bowler, enjoying a long career that began in her youth. After moving to the Gulf Coast in the early 1960’s she became a member of the Gulf Coast Women’s Bowling Association, serving as...
Jeffrey W. Slade
Feb 4, 2018
Jeffrey W. Slade, age 56, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018, in Fresno, CA. He was a graduate of D'Iberville High School and received his Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from USM. Jeff devoted his life to helping others. Jeff was preceded in death by his father, Carl Slade. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Slade, and three brothers Larry...
Hugh McLaurin Pepper
Feb 4, 2018
Hugh McLaurin Pepper III, age 88, died peacefully at his home in Ocean Springs on Sunday, February 4, 2018. Hugh was born January 18, 1930, to Hugh McLaurin Pepper, Jr and Nola A. Pepper, in Vaughan, MS, where the temperature was zero degrees. He loved to tell the story of his birth and the events leading to it. He spoke...
Dale Reneé Underhill Collins
Feb 3, 2018
Dale Reneé Underhill Collins, of Gulfport, died Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Gulfport. Mrs. Collins was born October 2, 1962 in Norfolk, VA to RMC (U.S. Navy Ret.) James M. and Mary P. Underhill. She was a life member of V.F.W. Post 2539 Auxiliary. She was also a member of Gulfport Heights Baptist Church. She was very much a child...
Ashleigh Paige Simmons Kannalath
Feb 3, 2018
Ashleigh Paige Simmons Kannalath, age 33, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Canon Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Ashleigh was the beloved wife of Swathin Kannalath. Father’s Day 1984, Ashleigh was a gift to her parents, Ralph and Pat Simmons, born in Gulfport, Mississippi, on June 17. Ashleigh was proud to serve as an instructor for...
Essie G. Scott
Feb 2, 2018
Essie G. Scott, 85, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Scott was a native of Winona, MS and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. She attended MS Gulf coast Community College, William Carey College and the University of Southern Mississippi. Mrs. Scott was a former longtime teacher with the Ocean Springs School System,...
Roland Paul Meaut
Feb 2, 2018
Mr. Roland Paul Meaut, age 89, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2018. Mr. Meaut was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and Ocean Springs. He retired from Dees Chevrolet in Biloxi as a used car sales manager. He was a United States Coast Guard Veteran and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St....
Nathan W. "Dub" Bryant
Feb 1, 2018
Nathan W. “Dub” Bryant, age 77, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at his home in Gulfport. Nathan was born in Sumrall, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for 50 years. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and formerly worked in the heating/air conditioning business. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Deloris A. Bryant,...
James R. Bussolati
Feb 1, 2018
James R. Bussolati, age 96, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Bussolati was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales (St. John) Catholic School in 1939. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1940 and served for six years. He was a crew member aboard the U.S.S. Raleigh stationed...
Morris G. Jones
Feb 1, 2018
Morris G. Jones, age 68, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Bay St. Louis. Mr. Jones was born in McNair, MS and was a resident of the coast most of his life. He previously served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his sisters, Joann Taylor, Mary L. Thornton, and Janet Henderson Parson; and his brothers, Walter Gibson and Tony...
Wilma Louise Massie
Feb 1, 2018
Wilma Louise Massie, age 76, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Massie and her husband, known as "Capt. Charlie," were in the Gulf Coast shrimping business and operated a shrimp boat out of the Gulfport Harbor for years until retirement. She also attended Robinwood Baptist Church in Saucier. Wilma was born April 14, 1941 in Montgomery,...
Eldon Paul DuBois
Feb 1, 2018
Eldon Paul DuBois, 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. Mr. DuBois was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in D’Iberville. Eldon was always full of life, love and smiles. He never met a stranger no matter where he went. He loved to joke,...
Alfred Eugene "Gene" Allen
Jan 31, 2018
Alfred Eugene "Gene" Allen, Sr., age 81, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Gulfport, MS. Mr. Allen was born in Hendersonville, NC and has been a resident of the coast since 1955. He was a member of the Gulf Haven Mennonite Church in Gulfport. He retired after 24 years with South Central Bell. He was a telephone and fiber...
Janice Daricek-Smith
Jan 31, 2018
Janice Daricek-Smith, age 78, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018 in Gulfport. Mrs. Daricek-Smith was born in Scranton, OH and and a resident of Gulfport for about 30 years. She was a retired accountant with florist in Baton Rouge. Survivors include her daughters, Linda Sue Simmons and Shiela Christine Hightower; her sisters, Meledy Deaton and Shirley Brock; her mother, Elizabeth...
Mildred L. Rector
Jan 31, 2018
Mildred L. Rector, age 92, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Straughan and Willie Redden Straughan, one brother Gerald Straughan, her loving husband Bob Rector and son-in-law John Hamilton. Mildred was born July 8, 1925, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was...
Angela J. Noble
Jan 31, 2018
Mrs. Angela J. Noble, age 62, of Vancleave, MS, was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, on April 30, 1955 and passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, in Ocean Springs, MS. Angela has been a resident of the Ocean Springs/Vancleave area since 1972 and was the daughter of Clifford and Jeannette Stephens. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School and...
Leon Leroy Stine, Jr.
Jan 30, 2018
Leon Leroy Stine, Jr., age 88, of Frank, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Although he was born in Indiana, and raised in Mississippi, he loved his home in Pocahontas County. Lee was a graduate of the United States Merchant Marine Academy and had a distinguished career in the United States Navy. He served in both Korea and Vietnam, and was...
Lewis Armstrong
Jan 30, 2018
Lewis Armstrong, 63, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Arrangements are incomplete at the BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St, Gulfport (228) 865-0090.
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