Obituaries

Billie Grace Hensley Hood

Billie Grace Hensley Hood

Jun 18, 2017

Billie Grace Hensley Hood, 82, of Biloxi, MS passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017. Mrs. Hood was born August 7, 1934 in Greenleaf, MS to Henry and Mable Hensley. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Mrs. Hood was Regional Personnel Manager for the Army Air Force Exchange Service and the wife of a U.S. Veteran. She especially enjoyed...

John  Lindell

John Lindell

Jun 17, 2017

John Lindell, age 76, died Saturday, June 17, 2017. The Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Edward  Sapia

Edward Sapia

Jun 16, 2017

Mr. Edward Sapia, 84, passed away with Jesus at his side, on Friday, June 16, 2017 after a short serious illness. He died with dignity and with God. He was a private man. Mr. Sapia was born at Bellvue Hospital, New York City, to Mary and Peter Sapia. He had a wonderful step-father, Andrew Brent. He was in the Air...

Bonnie Alice Gordon

Bonnie Alice Gordon

Jun 16, 2017

Bonnie Alice Gordon, age 74, passed away in her home on Friday, June 16, 2017 after a yearlong battle with Leukemia. She was born in Independence, IA to Milton C. and Wilma I. Ward, who are preceded in death. She grew up on a farm as a child outside her hometown of Independence, IA and settled in Osage, IA after...

Gretchen Louisa Randall Hansen

Gretchen Louisa Randall Hansen

Jun 16, 2017

Gretchen Louisa Randall Hansen, age 88, of Biloxi, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017. She was a native of Massachusetts and was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1962. She was of the Methodist Faith and was a homemaker. Gretchen was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur A. Hansen; son, Erik Hansen; and parents, Robert Randall...

Vera Ann "Beetsy" Randazzo

Vera Ann "Beetsy" Randazzo

Jun 13, 2017

Vera Ann “Beetsy” Randazzo, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in D’Iberville, in the presence of family. She was born October 1, 1923, in the house which came to be known as the Fisherman’s Cottage, on Biloxi Back Bay. Beetsy, a 1942 graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, gracefully survived the loss of her long-time home and...

Raymond Michael Mayne

Raymond Michael Mayne

Jun 12, 2017

Raymond Michael Mayne, age 47, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Raymond was born March 19, 1970 in Denison, TX to Curtis and Evelyn Mayne of Panama City, FL. He graduated from Bay High School, Gulf Coast Community College, and Florida State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. He worked at the Jackson County...

Milton Jones Migues

Milton Jones Migues

Jun 12, 2017

Milton Jones Migues, age 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017. Milton was born on December 27, 1944 in Biloxi, MS to the late Cleave and Oneida Migues. Milton worked all his life as a well known chef all along the MS Gulf Coast. He was a very loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend....

Ann Schwartz

Ann Schwartz

Jun 12, 2017

Ann Schwartz, age 84, of Ocean Springs, passed away on June 12, 2017. Ann was born in the Bronx, New York on February 18, 1933. She was the first in her family to be born in the United States. She enjoyed working, painting, and spending time with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her unbreakable spirit and...

Marion Elizabeth Becker

Marion Elizabeth Becker

Jun 11, 2017

A private Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated with double interment at Biloxi City Cemetery for John Anthony Becker and Marion Elizabeth Becker. John was born on February 13, 1925 and passed away on September 26, 2016. Marion was born on August 15, 1927 and passed on June 11, 2017. They are preceded in death by their parents; and daughters,...

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker

Jun 9, 2017

Carolyn Cordelia Clark Walker, 78, of Saucier, MS passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in Gulfport. Mrs. Walker was born to Chester “Chick” and Elma Clark on March 20, 1939 in Hattiesburg, MS, where she graduated from Eatonville High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from William Carey College. She was a Secondary English teacher in Rolling Fork and Gulfport...

Michael "Mickey" Roberts

Michael "Mickey" Roberts

Jun 8, 2017

Michael “Mickey” Roberts, 62, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in Gulfport. Mickey was born in Anchorage, AK and was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral and a 1975 graduate of Biloxi High School. Mickey retired from the Biloxi Fire Department as a Captain after 28 years of service. He...

Charles Gill  Miller

Charles Gill Miller

Jun 7, 2017

Charles Gill Miller, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Miller was born in New Orleans, LA on May 17, 1939 to Charlotte and Ray C. Miller. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years. Mr. Miller received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology and...

Thomas J.  Sliman, Sr.

Thomas J. Sliman, Sr.

Jun 6, 2017

Thomas J. Sliman, Sr., 80, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017 in Gulfport. Mr. Sliman was a native of Many, LA, and spent his formative years in Leesville, LA. A graduate of LSU, and member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, he was a US Army Veteran, and served as 1st Lieutenant. Mr. Sliman was a former independent...

Billy Ray White

Billy Ray White

Jun 4, 2017

Mr. Billy Ray White, age 86, of Vancleave, MS passed away on June 4, 2017. Mr. White was born on January 4, 1931 in Purvis, MS to Walter and Ethel White of Leakesville, MS. He was married for 60 years to Janice McLeod White of Leakesville/Vancleave, MS. Billy Ray served his country in the Korean Conflict 1951-1953: Life Member of...

Nicholas "Nick"  David Hall

Nicholas "Nick" David Hall

Jun 3, 2017

Nicholas “Nick” David Hall, age 17, of Vancleave, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Nicholas was born on January 31, 2000 in Gulfport, MS. He remained a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and attended Vancleave High School. During his spare time he loved boxing and fishing. He enjoyed working out, hanging out with his friends, going to...

Benjamin "Ben" K. Gribble

Benjamin "Ben" K. Gribble

Jun 3, 2017

Benjamin “Ben” K. Gribble, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. Ben was born on January 5, 1951 in Germyn, PA to Benjamin and Sallie F. Gribble. He served our country in the United States Army for five years, and then onto the Coast Guard for twenty years of service before retiring. Ben was of the...

Chester  Wally  Miller

Chester Wally Miller

Jun 3, 2017

Chester Wally Miller, age 65, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017. A graveside service will be held at Biloxi City Cemetery at 2pm on Friday, June 9, 2017. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Melina Dyan Daniels Son

Melina Dyan Daniels Son

Jun 2, 2017

Melina Dyan Daniels Son, age 34, passed away June 2, 2017 in Columbia, MS. Melina was a longtime resident of the coast. She graduated from St. Martin High School and was 1st Corps Commander in the St. Martin AFROTC program. She also designed the Corps patch. Melina attended MGCCC in Gautier. She was a member of Mosaic Church in Ocean...

Patricia Lee Smolcich

Patricia Lee Smolcich

Jun 2, 2017

Patricia "Pat" Smolcich, 87, a native and life long resident of Biloxi, died on Friday, June 2, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Orpha Mae Wilson; and her husband of 62 years, Steve Smolcich. Pat is survived by her son, Steve (Bridget) Smolcich, Jr., of Mandeville, LA; two grandchildren, Shelley Smolcich...