Obituaries

Frances C Scott

Frances C Scott

Jul 29, 2017

Frances C. Scott, age 98, of Gulfport died Saturday, July 29, 2017 in Gulfport. The graveside service will be held Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street is in charge of arrangements.

Anna  Thames  Vecchio

Anna Thames Vecchio

Jul 26, 2017

Anna Thames Vecchio, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. Anna was born March 18, 1936 to the late Ethel Thames and Cecille Thames Freeney in Magee, MS. Anna married the late Robert Raymond Vecchio on December 27, 1952. Anna’s parents moved the family during WWII to Ingall’s Shipbuilding where they made Pascagoula their life long home. Anna...

Patsi Campbell Lowry

Patsi Campbell Lowry

Jul 26, 2017

Patsi Campbell Lowry, age 74, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Gulfport. She was born in Mobile, AL and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1972. Patsi had a deep faith in God and was active in several churches along the Gulf Coast where she enjoyed working with children in Sunday School. Patsi will be remembered...

Donna McCoy

Donna McCoy

Jul 26, 2017

Mrs. Donna McCoy, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 surrounded by her daughters at her side. She was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Ocean Springs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee McCoy; daughter, Pamela June McCoy; and grandsons, Josh and...

Elizabeth Anne Boudreaux

Elizabeth Anne Boudreaux

Jul 25, 2017

Elizabeth Anne Boudreaux, age 37 of Saucier passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born August 29, 1979. She was preceded in death by her father, Emile Anthony Boudreaux; brothers Michael Martin Jr., Duke Avery Martin; and her Aunt Charlotte Ann Stallings. She is survived by her son Cody Erin Boudreaux and her mother Opal Ivy Boudreaux both of...

Virginia "Ginger" Szczepanski

Virginia "Ginger" Szczepanski

Jul 24, 2017

Mrs. Virginia "Ginger" Faust Szczepanski, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017. Ginger was born April 23, 1940 in New Orleans, LA to William Joseph Faust and Mary Rita McCue Faust. She attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School, high school at Holy Angels, and Loyola University, all in New Orleans, LA. Ginger began her...

John Arthur Williams

John Arthur Williams

Jul 24, 2017

John Arthur Williams, 90, of Gulfport, passed away on July 24, 2017. He was born June 30, 1927 in Jackson, MS to MJ & Alice (Peavy) Williams. He graduated from Millsaps College with a Bachelor's degree in Education. He served our country as a member of the US Navy in WWII. He spent his career working as a Teacher, Social...

Christopher Marc Smith

Christopher Marc Smith

Jul 24, 2017

Christopher Marc Smith, age 39 of Pass Christian passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 in New Orleans. Christopher earned a degree in sales. He enjoyed fishing, crabbing, reading and most of all spending time cooking for his family and friends. Chris was loved by many. He was very kindhearted and compassionate man. He would literally give the shirt off back...

Russel Lee Kleinfelter

Russel Lee Kleinfelter

Jul 20, 2017

Russel Lee Kleinfelter, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Greenbriar Nursing Center, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Russel was born in Palmyra, PA to Russell and Eleanor Kleinfelter on May 24, 1948. As a child, he learned to shoot guns with his Papa, Francis Ludwick. As he grew older, Russel rode motorcycles...

Helen Grace Foretich

Helen Grace Foretich

Jul 20, 2017

Helen Grace Foretich, 83, of Biloxi, passed away on July 20, 2017, at the Ocean Springs Nursing Center. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Alvah E. Foretich, Jr, daughter, Sharon Nixon, grandson, Walter Nixon IV and parents, Angelo and Gladys Dalgo. Survivors include her daughter, Angela Soren, grandchildren, Alyssa, Hannah and Kayla Soren, and sister-in-law, Mattie Dalgo. On...

Joseph "Joe" Lester  Latil

Joseph "Joe" Lester Latil

Jul 19, 2017

Joseph “Joe” Lester Latil, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. Joe was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He grew up in Biloxi and lived most of his adult life in Ocean Springs. He attended Biloxi High School and was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs. He worked at his family’s business,...

Linda Fay Stafford Ferguson

Linda Fay Stafford Ferguson

Jul 19, 2017

Linda Fay Ferguson, age 70, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Gulfport. Linda was born in Houston, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for the past fifteen years. She was devoted to her family and treasured the time spent with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lemuel and Ruth Stafford; a...

Leslie Lindsay Tassone

Leslie Lindsay Tassone

Jul 19, 2017

Leslie Lindsay Tassone, age 56, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Biloxi. Leslie was born in Gulfport where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Leslie was fun-loving and will be remembered for her smile and her laugh. She is survived by her children, Fortunato Tassone, II and Virginia Tassone; her mother,...

Paul Joseph Lahovitch

Paul Joseph Lahovitch

Jul 19, 2017

Paul “PJ” Lahovitch died peacefully on July 19, 2017 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born in Rochester, New York on December 1, 1945, the only child of the late Joseph H. and Catherine Lahovitch. He joined the U. S. Air Force in 1964 and proudly served 21 years both abroad and at home. In the 1980’s, he retired to the...

Donald  Patrick Tiblier

Donald Patrick Tiblier

Jul 18, 2017

Donald Patrick Tiblier, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Ducie, a longtime resident of Biloxi, lived his final years in Gautier. He was a graduate of Norte Dame High School. He was employed as a chemical engineer with Mississippi Chemical. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Gautier, Knights of Columbus, Elks and Boy...

Terry Wayne Houmard

Terry Wayne Houmard

Jul 18, 2017

Terry W. Houmard, Sr. passed away at his home, Tuesday, July 18, 2017. Terry was a resident of Gulfport for the past 10 years. He honorably served in the Navy and continued serving our country in civil service until his retirement in 2005. He was an active member of the B.P.O.E lodge 606 in Biloxi. Terry was an avid fisherman;...

Jeanne Karacand Harbison

Jeanne Karacand Harbison

Jul 18, 2017

Jeanne Karacand Harbison, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Harbison leaves to cherish her memories, her husband of 53 years, Ora “Renny” Harbison, Jr.; her daughters, Renee’ (Paul) McKinney and Michele (James Reese, Jr.) Harbison; her sons, James J. (Christine) Harbison, Marc (Meg) Harbison and Chris (Michelle) Harbison; her sisters, Maggie (Carl)...

Eleanor S. Carter

Eleanor S. Carter

Jul 17, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor S. Carter, age 92, of New Orleans, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Mrs. Carter was a longtime resident of Metairie, LA and four year resident of Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Lewis Earl Carter; brother, Roy Q. Sewell, Jr and daughter-in-law, Sharon L. Carter. Survivors include her...

Linnie Kathleen Kennedy Zbysinski

Linnie Kathleen Kennedy Zbysinski

Jul 17, 2017

Linnie Kathleen Kennedy Zbysinski, 91, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Zbysinski was born in Moreton, MS and was a resident of Biloxi since 1963, when her husband retired from the U.S. Air Force at Keesler. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and former co-owner of Tony’s Lions Station....

Brenda Plaisance Dronet

Brenda Plaisance Dronet

Jul 15, 2017

Brenda Plaisance Dronet, 70, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Biloxi. Brenda was born in Biloxi, MS on August 17, 1946. She attended St. Martin School where she was named Salutatorian and graduated with 12 years of perfect attendance. She was also a graduate of USM where she obtained a Master’s Degree. She retired as a...