Obituaries
Paulette McQueen Maxwell
Jan 23, 2017
Paulette McQueen Maxwell, 72, of Saucier passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 in Gulfport. She was born in Stone County and was a lifelong resident of the Coast. She was a member of Michael Memorial Baptist Church. She was a well known piano player. She was preceded in death by a son, Brian Lee Dickens Mrs. Maxwell is survived by...
Walter "Wally" Rowe
Jan 22, 2017
Mr. Wally Rowe, age 74, of Vancleave, MS, passed away in the comfort of his home, on Sunday, January 22, 2017. Wally was a resident of the coast since 1975. He served his country for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam and being very proud of his time in the service. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding...
Diana Jean Bellew
Jan 22, 2017
Diana Jean Bellew, age 67, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Gulfport. Diana is preceded in death by her father, Howard Yocam and an infant son. Diana had a real estate career of 45 years ending with her own company. Health issues forced her to retire. She was an avid lover of animals and never left a stray. She...
James Bernard Banagan
Jan 19, 2017
Mr. James Bernard Banagan, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Mobile, AL and passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. He retired from the U.S. Navy as an E6 and AE1 and was of the Catholic faith. He was preceded in death by his father,...
Jeremiah Joseph Cronin
Jan 19, 2017
Jeremiah Joseph Cronin, Jr, age 76, of Bay St. Louis died Thursday, January 19, 2017. He was born in New Orleans and had been a resident of Bay St. Louis for over 30 Years. He was Catholic and previously served in U.S Navy for ten years. He retired from Kaiser Aluminum. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and watching the New...
Esprie Edwina Hebert Morris
Jan 17, 2017
Mrs. Esprie Edwina Hebert Morris, 69, lifelong resident of St. Martin/D’Iberville, MS passed on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 with God’s grace surrounded by loved ones. Mrs. Morris worked at their family owned Morris Floor Covering, Alpha Optics, Fersons Optics, Winn Dixie, Palace Casino and DHS Cafeteria before retirement. She loved God, her devoted husband and family with a fearless love;...
Howard E. Ladnier
Jan 17, 2017
SFC Howard E. Ladnier, US Army Retired, age 76, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Mr. Ladnier was a native of Pascagoula, MS and a resident of Vancleave for over 20 years. He retired from the US Army, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He received the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Air...
Israel Anderson Denham
Jan 17, 2017
Israel Anderson Denham, a Life of Love, passion for plants, music, food, cooking, fishing, animals (especially cats), and the law – has been brought to an early end. Israel Anderson Denham, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi (37), drifted off this mortal coil and his spirit was released to explore the universe freely on Monday, January 16, 2017. Israel Anderson Denham came...
Bernice Hiers
Jan 16, 2017
Bernice Hiers, age 89, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. Bernice was a native of Georgia and a resident of Vancleave since 1977. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Hiers; two sons, Johnny Hiers and Paul Jay “Jaybird” Hiers; her daughter, Jan Hiers; and one grandson, Terry Hiers. Bernice’s survivors include three daughters, Judy (Hershel) Tompkins,...
Johnnie Ruth Breazeale
Jan 16, 2017
Johnnie Ruth Breazeale, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 16, 2017. She was born Johnnie Ruth Yancey on September 27, 1928 in Columbia, MS. She married the late Horace (Punch) Breazeale in 1947 and they spent most of their lives together traveling while Horace served 24 years in the Air Force. During that time, Johnnie spent her...
Julie Ann McDowell Garner
Jan 16, 2017
Julie Ann McDowell Garner was born on November 13, 1973, to Gary McDowell and Ruth Ann Morse McDowell in Princeton, Kentucky. In 1979, she moved with her family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast where she would live for the remainder of her life. The Lord called her home on Monday, January 16, where she is rejoicing with her Dad and...
Jane Bielefeldt
Jan 16, 2017
Jane Bielefeldt, 77, died Monday, January 16, 2017 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Rd, Gulfport is in charge.
James M. Edwards
Jan 16, 2017
Mr. James M. Edwards, age 67, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017. Mr. Edwards was a longtime resident of the coast. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was an avid backpacker and outdoorsman. He spent his summers at Yellowstone National Park as a Security Guard. He earned a Bachelors Degree in Journalism at...
Mary K. Newton
Jan 15, 2017
Mrs. Mary K. Newton, age 84, died Sunday, January 15, 2017, in Biloxi. Mrs. Newton was a native of Independence, Kansas and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1972. She was of the Methodist faith and a member and past Deputy Grand Region of the Women of the Moose. She was also a member of the...
Cynthia Reynolds Causey
Jan 15, 2017
Cynthia Reynolds Causey, 73, of Poplaville died Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Slidell, LA. Private service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Jane Johnson Fleming
Jan 14, 2017
Jane Johnson Fleming, age 77 of Ocean Springs, passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Jane was born September 5, 1939 in Laurel, MS. She graduated from the University of Southern MS and retired from MS State Employment Services. She enjoyed playing golf in her spare time and was member of the Red Hat Society. She is preceded in death...
Byron Ray King
Jan 12, 2017
Mr. Byron Ray King, age 60, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017. Byron was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was employed with Huntington Ingalls Ship Building. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Eula Krohn King; and sister, Twylia King Hilton. Survivors include his daughters, Mary King and Natalie King;...
Martha Wethered Snyder
Jan 11, 2017
Martha Wethered Snyder, of Ocean Springs, MS, died unexpectedly of natural causes, January 11, 2017. She was 77 years old. Martha was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia. Martha married her school sweetheart Darrell and gave birth to her son, Darrell W. on Lockbourne AFB in Columbus, Ohio. She was the perfect military spouse and traveled the world, being stationed...
Linda Ory Mayer
Jan 11, 2017
Mrs. Linda Ory Mayer, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Mayer was originally from New Orleans, LA before moving to Ocean Springs over 51 years ago. She was also a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church for over 51 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphonse...
Mary Lee Kinsey
Jan 11, 2017
Mary Lee Kinsey, 84, of D’Iberville died Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in Biloxi. Mrs. Kinsey was born January 15, 1932 and was a native and lifelong resident of the Coast. In her younger years, she worked in the childcare business. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family and friends. Mrs. Kinsey was a longtime member of Cedar Lake...
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