Obituaries
Thomas Finley Hewes
Nov 27, 2017
Thomas Finley Hewes, M.D. of Gulfport died Monday, November 27, 2017 in New Orleans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vivian Pringle Hewes and Archibald C. Hewes, M.D. He is survived by two brothers, Harry p. Hewes of Gulfport and Archibald C. Hewes, M.D. of Philadelphia, PA He was a native and longtime resident of Gulfport. He graduated...
Larry Charles Sanderford
Nov 26, 2017
Larry Charles Sanderford, 69, of Vancleave, MS, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jesse Carol Sanderford; his brother, Frank Evan Sanderford; and his step-mother, Marlene Sanderford. Survivors include his father, Frank Sanderford; his sisters, Debbie (Mike) Walters, and Francine (Buck) Gillette; his children, MeLinda Kaye Sanderford Mills, Lee (Amber) Sanderford, Tony (Amanda)...
Doris Waites Robinson
Nov 25, 2017
Doris Waites Robinson, 89, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS with her son, Bobby Waites and his wife Gay at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Waites Johnson and granddaughter Shelley Johnson. She leaves behind four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a son-in-law. Ms. Robinson was born in Jones...
Annette M Spurlock
Nov 25, 2017
The sun rose for Annette M. Spurlock May 21, 1949, and set November 25, 2017 at the age of 68 after a 33 year fight with cancer. In the wake of her formidable joy she is bereaved by 4 daughters and 4 sons, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends, and loved ones. A mother and a Christian, she was always kind....
Sharon K. "Shug" Lee
Nov 25, 2017
Sharon K. “Shug” Lee, 83, of Gulfport, MS graduated to glory Saturday, November 25, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon loved to cook and could prepare a hot meal on a moment’s notice for the frequent unexpected visits from friends and family that she loved. She especially enjoyed gardening and sharing her plants and flowers with others,...
Zollie Eugene Lucas
Nov 25, 2017
Zollie Eugene ‘Gene’ Lucas, Jr, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Mr. Lucas was a true southern gentleman with the heart of a servant. Those qualities were exemplified by his service to his country and his church. He was enlisted in the Dixie Division of the MS National Guard for three years where...
Jerry Cates
Nov 25, 2017
Jerry Cates, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 25, 2017 after a lifelong battle with diabetes. Jerry was born and raised on the MS Gulf Coast. He worked for 37 years at the Gulfport VA. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his grandchildren. He was a devoted and loving father and...
Andrew "Andy" Michael Welch
Nov 25, 2017
Andrew “Andy” Michael Welch, 82, died peacefully in Ocean Springs Hospital Singing River Health System on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Andy Welch was born on July 25, 1935 in Charleston, SC to Andrew and Geraldine Welch. In 1951, he joined the Air Force. He met his loving wife, Liz (Elsbeth), when he was stationed at Rhein Main Air Force Base...
Alfred Anthony Breeland
Nov 24, 2017
Mr. Alfred Anthony Breeland, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Alfred was born in Biloxi, MS on February 19, 1928. He was the son of Hubert Little Breeland and Mary Jane Goulas Grasso Breeland. He attended Biloxi Public Schools and graduated from Biloxi High School in August of 1950 after completing a tour in...
Sam Massingill
Nov 23, 2017
Sam Massingill, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Ormond Beach, FL. Sam was born February 7, 1929 in Gadsden, AL. He served in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Vancleave, and a member of Shriners. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard for 19 years; his son,...
Brian David Mallette
Nov 23, 2017
Mr. Brian David Mallette, age 59, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He loved his family and his grandchildren and was returning home for Thanksgiving from his job when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Jefferson, Georgia. Brian was a 1976 graduate of Vancleave High School, where he was an outstanding football player....
Randy Wright
Nov 22, 2017
Randall “Randy” Charles Wright, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Randy was born on January 5, 1955 in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in 1973 where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of Biloxi....
Ann Lancaster
Nov 22, 2017
Ann Lancaster, age 65, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Gulfport. She was born in Augusta, Georgia and has been a resident of Gulfport since 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, T.L. and Marian Lancaster. She is survived by a brother, Wayne Lancaster. Services will be private. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge...
Patricia Delores Randall Hunt
Nov 22, 2017
Patricia Delores Randall Hunt, age 77 of Purvis, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Purvis. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Hunt. Survivors include her 2 sons, Jim Hunt and Clint Hunt; sister, Leslie Hankins; and brother, Richard Randall. Services will be private.
Randy Tangney
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. James "Randy" Tangney, age 62, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Randy was born in Superior, Wisconsin on December 21, 1954. He graduated from The School for Exceptional Children in Gulfport. He lived in Vancleave with his mother and sister, Gwen. He enjoyed music, drawing, swimming, playing video games, Star Wars products and Power Ranger...
Grace Husley
Nov 21, 2017
Sarah Grace Batton Husley was born October 12, 1927 in our time, living until the age 90 and born into eternity on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Sarah was a Christian and a member of First Presbyterian of Biloxi, with an abiding commitment to Jesus Christ. Her absence will be noticed daily and for all the years to come. Grace lived...
Allene "Billie" Wolf
Nov 21, 2017
Allene “Billie” Wolf, age 89, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Billie was born in Milo, KS, which no longer exists. She moved around in her life, spending her first 30 years in Wichita, KS and later Mobile, AL, Arlington, TX, Denver, CO, Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL and a resident of Diamondhead, MS for the past 11 years. Billie...
James William Kriss
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. James William Kriss, age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Kriss was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1927. He was a loving father of two and a World War II Veteran. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. He served as...
Thomas Reed Manasco
Nov 20, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" Reed Manasco, age 67, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Tommy was born September 28, 1950 in Amory, MS to Don and Sarah Manasco. He graduated Amory High School in Amory, MS in 1968 and from the University of Alabama in 1972. He won the Mr. Amory High School award, played baseball and basketball, and...
Sarah Ann Page
Nov 20, 2017
Sarah Ann Page, 83, of Gulfport passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born July 12, 1934 to Claude Faulk and Pearl (Thompson) Faulk. Sarah, affectionately known as “Dutch”, was known for her love of the Lord and Christianity, reading, travel and music - especially the great tenor Pavarotti. She also loved old westerns...
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