Obituaries

Roberta Meyer

Roberta Meyer

Jan 29, 2018

Roberta Meyer, age 76, of Gulfport passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 in Gulfport. Roberta has been a resident of Gulfport since 1973. She worked as a legal assistant for many years with Attorney Will Denton in Biloxi. She was a longtime member of Beta Sigma Phi. Roberta was a faithful member of Ramsay Memorial United Methodist Church where she...

Melanie Spatzer

Melanie Spatzer

Jan 29, 2018

Melanie Spatzer, age 68, of Gulfport passed away Monday, January 29, 2018. Melanie has been a resident of Gulfport since 1967 and worked 45 years in Civil Service at the Sea Bee Base and Keesler AFB. She was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and anything Walt Disney World. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was...

Gary Paul “Tré” Alidor, III

Gary Paul “Tré” Alidor, III

Jan 29, 2018

Gary Paul “Tré” Alidor, III, 20 of Robertsdale, AL passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 in Mobile, AL. Tré was born December 31, 1997 in Mobile, AL. He was a 2016 graduate of Robertsdale High School, where he participated in the JROTC, Drill and Advanced Academics. Tré is survived by his parents, Gary Paul (Jennifer) Alidor, Jr. and Ernestina (Michael)...

Everly Elise Bolstad

Everly Elise Bolstad

Jan 28, 2018

Everly Elise Bolstad, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born Sunday, January 28, 2018 to Jason Michael and Heather Louise Bolstad. Everly is preceded in death by her paternal great-grandmother, Dorothy Bolstad; and her maternal great-grandparents, Franklin D. Morgan, Carmelita (Carroll) Morgan, Fern Moran, and F.D. Frederick. Survivors include her parents, Jason Michael and Heather...

Joyce Husley Fountain

Joyce Husley Fountain

Jan 28, 2018

Joyce Husley Fountain, 81, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Fountain was a native of Woolmarket and a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a ceramics instructor at the Herbert Mullins Senior Citizen Center and retired from the City of Biloxi. Mrs. Fountain was an avid gardener. She is preceded in death by...

Frederick Pratt "Lil Freddie" Griswold V, Bowman

Frederick Pratt "Lil Freddie" Griswold V, Bowman

Jan 28, 2018

Frederick Pratt “Lil Freddie” Griswold, V Bowman, 28, of Biloxi, MS passed away, Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Biloxi. Lil Freddie enjoyed playing football, fishing and mostly spending time with his children. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Kathleen Skinner Bowman; and his brothers, David Bowman and Christian Bowman. Lil Freddie is survived by his mom, Sherry Bowman;...

Lee William  Pacheco Valencia

Lee William Pacheco Valencia

Jan 27, 2018

Mr. Lee William Pacheco Valencia, age 75, of Ocean Springs passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2018. Mr. Valencia was born on August 28, 1942 in Bisbee, AZ. He graduated high school and attended 2 years of college. He was a longtime resident of the Ocean Springs community. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked security at the Armed...

John Raymond Boffenmyer

John Raymond Boffenmyer

Jan 27, 2018

John Raymond Boffenmyer, age 71, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Moss Point, MS. He loved to teach and avid marksman. He enjoyed hanging with friends at the American Legion and spending time with loved ones and family. John is preceded in death by his father, James Robert Boffenmyer, and his mother, Mary Leony Simmons Boffenmyer. Survivors include his...

Nunzio "Nute" Caranna

Nunzio "Nute" Caranna

Jan 27, 2018

Nunzio “Nute” Caranna, age 59, of Gulfport died Saturday, January 27, 2018 in Gulfport. He was born in Gulfport and was graduate of Gulfport High School and attended USM. He enjoyed fishing, boating and visiting with his friends at the “Belly Up Bar”. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony J. Caranna; and his spouse, Jerrie Nadine Caranna....

Jenell Theresa Bosarge Nungesser

Jenell Theresa Bosarge Nungesser

Jan 26, 2018

Jenell Theresa Bosarge Nungesser went to eternal peace in heaven January 26, 2018 at the age of 76. Jenell was born on Sept. 11, 1941 in Biloxi, MS to Farrell and Leola Bosarge. She graduated in 1959 from Sacred Heart Girls High School. On July 23, 1960 she married the love of her life of 57 years, Ronald Thomas Nungesser....

James Douglas Wilson

James Douglas Wilson

Jan 26, 2018

James Douglas Wilson, age 82, of Pass Christian died Friday, January 26, 2018 in Slidell, LA. He was born in McCurtin, OK and had been a resident of Pass Christian since 1995. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired electronic engineer and worked in the space program in Hawaii and was on the ship that...

Monserrate Torres-Figueroa

Monserrate Torres-Figueroa

Jan 25, 2018

Monserrate Torres-Figueroa, age 86, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Ocean Springs, MS. Memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends may visit one hour prior.

Mary Annette Bang Shehorn

Mary Annette Bang Shehorn

Jan 25, 2018

Mary Annette Bang Shehorn, age 54, died Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Ocean Springs Hospital. She was born on July 21, 1963 to George W. “Sam” Bang and Jessie Mae Bang of Vancleave. She is preceded in death by her father, George Bang and Eva Jane Bang. She leaves behind her husband, Bobby Shehorn of Gautier; step-son, Bobby Curtis Shehorn...

Elizabeth Anne Wolfe  Tarbox

Elizabeth Anne Wolfe Tarbox

Jan 24, 2018

Elizabeth Anne Wolfe Tarbox, 51, resident of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 after a long, brave battle with cancer. Her services are being handled by Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home and will take place on Friday, February 2, 2018 at 10am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 1148 Klein Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503. The...

Gary Dean Jones

Gary Dean Jones

Jan 23, 2018

Gary D Jones, age 63, of Saucier died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Gulfport. Private services. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Jeanette "Jenne" Butler Migues

Jeanette "Jenne" Butler Migues

Jan 22, 2018

Jeanette “Jenne” Butler Migues, 59, of Vancleave, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018. Jenne was a native of Biloxi and had lived many years in Vancleave. She went to Biloxi High School, and had worked in the casino industry for the last 24 years. She opened the Magic Casino in Biloxi, worked at Isle of Capri and then the...

Blanche Yvonne  Gregorie Bonin

Blanche Yvonne Gregorie Bonin

Jan 20, 2018

Blanche Yvonne Gregoire Bonin, age 76, of Woolmarket died Saturday, January 20, 2018. Blanche (known to many as Meméré) was born Feburary 17, 1941 in Lowell, MA and has been a resident of Biloxi for the past 50 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry J. and Rita Proulx Gregoire of Lowell, MA. Blanche is survived by...

Emma Jane Rose

Emma Jane Rose

Jan 20, 2018

Emma Jane Rose, born March 20, 1962, went to eternal rest with the Lord, January 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward B. and Vetta (English) Rose. She was also preceded in death by Mr. James Blackledge who held a special place in her heart, who she looked up to as a second father. Emma Jane...

Kennon Robertson

Kennon Robertson

Jan 20, 2018

Mrs. Kennon Robertson, age 63, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Kennon was born October 19, 1954, in Placer County, California. She spent most of her youth moving around the west coast until her mother and father moved to Ocean Springs, MS, in 1971. She spent more than 25 years working for Jackson County as...

Thomas "Tony" Homsany

Thomas "Tony" Homsany

Jan 19, 2018

Thomas "Tony" Homsany, age 89, passed away Friday, January 19th, 2018 in Biloxi, MS. He was a devoted husband and father and a devout Catholic. He was loved by his family and everyone who knew him. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who adored him, thought he was “The silliest one of all.” Tony was retired military with 34 years of active...