Obituaries

Ronald John Rose

Ronald John Rose

Sep 10, 2017

Ronald John Rose, 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 in D’Iberville. Mr. Rose was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church. Mr. Rose was a Union Electrician retiring after 45 years of service. He was also a retired electrical inspector for the...

Elsie Elaine Grossman

Elsie Elaine Grossman

Sep 9, 2017

Elaine Grossman, age 83, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. She was born in Baton Rouge, LA and was a long-time resident of Biloxi, MS. She was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and retired Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base as a purchasing agent. Elaine was a member of Popps Ferry Road Baptist Church in Biloxi and The Red...

Johnny Tilman Springle

Johnny Tilman Springle

Sep 9, 2017

Johnny Tilman Springle, age 87, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann Merlene Springle. Survivors include his son, Kenneth (Bea) Springle; granddaughter, Rebecca (Jeremy) Moore; three great grandsons, Bryce, Brody, Bennett, three sisters and two brothers. Graveside service will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at D’Iberville Memorial Park. The...

Dan Antonoglou

Dan Antonoglou

Sep 9, 2017

Mr. Dan Antonoglou, age 42, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Service times to be determined at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of BRADFORD O'KEEFE in charge. 228-875-1266.

Janet Adamo Williamson

Janet Adamo Williamson

Sep 9, 2017

Mrs. Janet Adamo Williamson, age 59, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Ocean Springs Hospital, surrounded by her family. Janet was born on December 29, 1957, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and cooking for her family. She lived in Ocean Springs most of her adult life and moved to Vancleave two years ago....

Taulbee  "Tommy" Davis

Taulbee "Tommy" Davis

Sep 9, 2017

Taulbee “Tommy” Davis, age 77, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Highland Home, in Ridgeland, MS. He was born on February 15, 1940 in Dwale, Kentucky. He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Technical Sergeant. He also retired from Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base. He was an active member and helped spearhead the bus...

Rayford  John  Jiminez

Rayford John Jiminez

Sep 6, 2017

Rayford “Ray-Ray” John Jiminez, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 in Gulfport. Rayford was born on April 8, 1934 in Biloxi, MS. He attended Biloxi High School. He retired from the U.S. Navy as a Seabee where worked in construction. He enjoyed working as a mechanic, football and western movies. He loved to travel...

Brenda  Hebert Elmer

Brenda Hebert Elmer

Sep 6, 2017

Brenda Hebert Elmer, age 76, of Gulfport, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. Ms. Elmer retired as a CIC and Account Manager with Bancorp South Insurance in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was born and raised in Biloxi, Mississippi and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Augusta Williams Hebert; brother,...

David  Wayne  Cruse

David Wayne Cruse

Sep 6, 2017

David Wayne Cruse, age 56, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. David was born on February 15, 1961 in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He attended Biloxi High School and was a master boat builder, worked in construction and was also a mechanic. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, classic cars, the outdoors and...

Robert Silvernail

Robert Silvernail

Sep 5, 2017

Robert Silvernail, age 63, of Biloxi died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in Biloxi. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

David A. Talley

David A. Talley

Sep 4, 2017

David A. Talley, age 53, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, and moved to Keesler, AFB with his family in 1973. He was a Biloxi High School graduate and earned a degree in Business Administration from USM. David began his career with Delchamps in the produce department and advanced to manager over his twelve...

William Risley Fellows

William Risley Fellows

Sep 4, 2017

Dr. William Risley Fellows V died after a 4-month battle with lung cancer on Monday, September 4th in Gulfport, MS. He was 87. Bill is survived by his wife, Virginia Fellows; children, Susan Oliver, (Ken) Hilton Head, SC, William R. Fellows VI, (Lou) Kingston Ontario, Lindsay Fellows (Lorraine) of Redondo Beach CA and Patrick Fellows (Jeanne) of Baton Rouge, LA....

John H. Holland

John H. Holland

Sep 3, 2017

John H. “Big John” Holland, Sr., 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017 in Biloxi. Mr. Holland was a native and lifelong resident of the coast. He was a former contractor and a member of the Pentecostal of the Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edna Mae and Herbert Dan Holland; his brother,...

Sylvester John "Sal" D'Aquilla

Sylvester John "Sal" D'Aquilla

Sep 3, 2017

Sylvester “Sal” D'Aquilla, Jr., age 80, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. Sylvester was a native of Woodville, MS and a resident of the coast for over 50 years. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a math professor for 6 years with USM before accepting a position with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He was employed...

Linda Gail Mays

Linda Gail Mays

Sep 1, 2017

Linda Gail Mays, age 66, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017. Linda was always loving, giving and had a heart of gold. She retired from Huntington Ingalls after an injury. She spent most of her retirement happily and whole heartedly with family. Linda was a proud mother but was even prouder of being a grandmother. Her...

Frances  Lou Nall

Frances Lou Nall

Aug 30, 2017

Frances Lou Nall, age 65, of Gulfport passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Services will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 11 am at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street in Gulfport. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

Ines Maria Dyess

Ines Maria Dyess

Aug 30, 2017

On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 Jesus said, “Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant and Ines joined her husband Carlton, daughters Yvonne Dyess and Lisa Carvey and her baby son in heaven. Ines was in born Puerto Rico where she met and married Carlton, the love of her life. She leaves a legacy of Service and will be remembered for...

Henry Thomas Lindley

Henry Thomas Lindley

Aug 30, 2017

MSgt. Henry Thomas Lindley, 84, of Gulfport died Wednesday, August 30, 2017 in Gulfport. He was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by a daughter, Debra Waters of Abbeville, SC; a son, Stephen D. Lindley of Winston-Salem, NC; three grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Services are private. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street is in charge...

James Bobby Ladner

James Bobby Ladner

Aug 29, 2017

James Bobby Ladner, age 90, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in Las Vegas. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Ladner; and a son, Kendrick Ladner. He is survived by a son, Gregory Ladner; three grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren....

Eugene "Gene" Moore

Eugene "Gene" Moore

Aug 28, 2017

Eugene “Gene” Moore, age 65, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 in Hurley, MS. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Alma Moore; brothers, Robert and Ronnie Moore and nephew, Wesley “Tink” Butler. Survivors include his two daughters, Niomi Moore of Missouri, Stacy Moore of Hurley, MS; ex-wife/best friend, Lorraine Moore; brothers and sisters, Ray (Annette) Moore,...