Obituaries

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke

May 29, 2017

Minnie Ree "Smitty" Duke, age 90, of Diamondhead died Monday, May 29, 2017 in Gulfport. Visitation is Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm with the service at 2:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home in Jackson. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas William Schauger

Thomas William Schauger

May 29, 2017

Thomas William Schauger was born to John and Doris Doerr Schauger on September 21, 1946, the second of four children in Buffalo, NY. He passed on to join his parents and sister on May 29, 2017. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Army and was interested in motorcycles, classic cars and gun collections. Mr. Schauger is...

Joan Ann Wilson

Joan Ann Wilson

May 28, 2017

Joan Wilson, 80, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 after a long illness. Joan was a devoted wife and loving mother and an active member of the Ocean Springs Church of Christ. Joan is preceded in death by her son, Joey; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers. Joan is survived by Joel Wilson, husband...

Martha Ann Pittman  O'Donnell "Punkin"

Martha Ann Pittman O'Donnell "Punkin"

May 28, 2017

Mrs. O’Donnell was born in Atlanta, Georgia to Anderson and Launa C. Pittman. She has been a resident of Long Beach, Mississippi for 50 years. She was a 1943 graduate of West Palm Beach, High School in West Palm Beach, Florida. She retired from South Central Bell after 25 years of service where she was a telephone Pioneer. Mrs. O’Donnell...

Leta Frances Darr

Leta Frances Darr

May 28, 2017

Leta Frances Darr, age 86, of Perkinston passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017. Visitation is Friday, June 2, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport.

Joshuah  Thomas "Josh" Jones

Joshuah Thomas "Josh" Jones

May 27, 2017

Joshuah Thomas “Josh” Jones, 23, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017 in Gulfport. Josh was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast and a 2012 graduate of West Harrison High School. He was a devoted father, a loving son and brother and a faithful friend to all who knew him. Josh enjoyed anything outdoors and loved coaching...

William Louis Hogg, II

William Louis Hogg, II

May 27, 2017

William Louis Hogg, II, 86, of Saucier died Saturday, May 27, 2017. He was born in Jackson, MS and had been a resident of Saucier since 2005. He was retired from the U.S. Army and was also a retired U.S. Deputy Marshall. Mr. Hogg was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Hogg. Survivors include a son, William L. "Tripp"...

Melba Jean Davis

Melba Jean Davis

May 25, 2017

Melba Jean Davis, age 52, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 in Vancleave, MS. Melba was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave and a graduate of Vancleave High School, Class of 1983. She was a member of Vancleave Holiness Church. She was a former waitress at Mary's Drive-Inn in Biloxi. She also called Bingo for many years at V.F.W.,...

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Rogers

Charles "Chuck" Thomas Rogers

May 25, 2017

Charles “Chuck” Thomas Rogers, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Chuck was born in Levelland, TX and was a longtime resident of the MS. Gulf Coast. As a child he dreamed of flying. At the age of 12 he would work around the airport for flying lessons. He served in the U.S. Marine as a...

David Joseph Gigl

David Joseph Gigl

May 23, 2017

David Joseph Gigl, 67, passed on to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, May 23, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. David is survived by his wife of nearly 47 years, Phyllis; daughter, Candice Gigl; son, David (Melissa) Gigl, Jr; sisters, Darlene (Ed) Council and May (Lloyd) Sumner. He was extremely proud of his six wonderful...

John Leonard Morgan

John Leonard Morgan

May 23, 2017

John Leland Morgan, age 54, died Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in Ocean Springs at his home. John was born July 15, 1962 to Marvin Wesley Morgan, Sr. and Mary Jo Heard Morgan in Coral Gables, FL. John is preceded in death by his brother, Philip H. Morgan. John's survivors include his parents, Marvin Wesley Morgan, Sr. and Mary Jo Heard...

Evelyn "Missy" Randle Davis Bosarge

Evelyn "Missy" Randle Davis Bosarge

May 22, 2017

Evelyn "Missy" Randle Davis Bosarge, age 65, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Gulfport, MS. Missy was a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1966 and retired from the Department of Public Safety Troop K as an Executive Secretary. She was a Christian and volunteered at the Gulf Coast Community Hospital. She loved reading and spending time with...

Stephen J.  Williams

Stephen J. Williams

May 22, 2017

Stephen J. Williams, 49, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Biloxi. Growing up in Biloxi, Stephen was active in the Boy Scouts Troop 212 and 250 and was an altar server at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. After graduating from Biloxi High School, he joined the Army and became an elite and highly-decorated Army Ranger....

Teresa Kelley Banisch

Teresa Kelley Banisch

May 22, 2017

Teresa Kelley Banisch, beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend peacefully passed Monday, May 22, 2017 at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston TX. Teresa was an extraordinary woman whose life was dedicated to helping others. In her short 53 years she touched the lives of so many with her positivity and boundless energy. Her selfless and caring personality is what...

Anthony Charles Caldarera

Anthony Charles Caldarera

May 21, 2017

Anthony Charles Caldarera, was known as A.C. or Mouse to his peers and Papi to his immediate family and close friends. At 73 years old, Anthony peacefully departed this life on Earth and went on to meet the Good Lord this past Sunday, May 21, 2017. Anthony was born in New Orleans, LA on December 25, 1943. He was a...

Franklin  E Monroe

Franklin E Monroe

May 21, 2017

Age 71, died Sunday, may 20, 2017. He was sent from the Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home to Thomas C. Strickland & Son Funeral Home. 912-748-2444

Vickie  Lee  White

Vickie Lee White

May 21, 2017

Vickie Lee White, age 52, of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Gulfport. Vickie was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville. She was a graduate of D’Iberville High School and she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and two Associates Degrees of Applied Science. Vickie also worked as an EMT as well as for Gulf Coast Search...

Junius W.  Klein

Junius W. Klein

May 21, 2017

Junius W. Klein died peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Fairhope, AL where he had resided with his wife, Verna Stearns Klein, since his home in Biloxi at 1202 Kensington Drive was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Mr. Klein was born May 22, 1922, the last of three sons, to Fred, Sr. and Josephine Klein in Biloxi, MS....

Robert Irwin Leroy

Robert Irwin Leroy

May 20, 2017

Robert Irwin Leroy, age 68, died Saturday, May, 20, 2017. Service, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Ramsey Creek Baptist Church. Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD O'KEEFE Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Curtis Grant Nielsen, Sr.

Curtis Grant Nielsen, Sr.

May 20, 2017

Curtis Grant Nielsen, Sr., 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Nielsen was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Army as a 1SG with over 20 years of service. Mr. Nielsen’s survivors include, his two daughters; his two sons; his sister, Lois Bird;...