Obituaries

Eldon Paul DuBois

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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...