Obituaries
Walter M Merrell
Oct 6, 2016
Walter M. Merrell, age 76, of Biloxi died Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Hattiesburg. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Merle Newsom
Oct 3, 2016
Sarah Duncan Newsom, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Kosciusko, MS on December 23, 1936 and was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She retired from Gautier Public Schools as a teacher. She is preceded in death by her son, Charles A. Newsom; and parents, Lavelle and...
Garry Evan Ruff
Oct 3, 2016
Garry Evan Ruff, age 69, born to Flavil Leon and Elizabeth Mary Ruff, passed away early October 3, 2016. Garry was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Karen. Garry leaves behind his wife Nancy Ruff, as well as son, Paul Ruff and wife Cindy, and daughter Lori Cripple and husband John. Other surviving family include; brother, Jerry...
Linda Waites Johnson
Oct 3, 2016
Linda Waites Johnson, age 67, of Gulfport died Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born in Laurel and had been a resident of Gulfport for most of her life. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was a very active businesswoman and community...
June Peresich
Oct 3, 2016
June Peresich, 59, of Saucier, MS passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Biloxi. June was born August 2, 1957 in North Tonawanda, NY. She was a resident of the Coast since 1976. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace H. and Leota C. Krull; and her sister, Rita Winans. June’s survivors include her children, Adrienne (Tony)...
Wayne Gerald Sonnenberg
Oct 2, 2016
Wayne G. Sonnenberg, age 63, passed peacefully on October 2, 2016 in Vancleave, MS. Wayne was born on October 22, 1952 and has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 44 years. He was employed with Ingalls shipbuilding for the past 39 years where he worked in the Hull Department. He was an active member of...
David Milton McIntosh
Oct 1, 2016
Lt. Colonel David Milton McIntosh, USAF Ret. Lt. Colonel David Milton McIntosh, Jr., USAF Ret, passed away on Saturday, October 1st, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans from complications of heart disease. Survivors include his wife, Rosalea Friday McIntosh, daughter, Audrey McIntosh Johnson and son-in-law, Christopher Johnson. Siblings include Dr. Ann McIntosh Waring (Dr. Michael Bigsby), Michael McIntosh (Martha...
Edna Burton
Sep 30, 2016
Mrs. Edna Marie Walker Burton, age 61, died Friday, September 30, 2016, in Biloxi. She was born in Meridian, MS and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Edna earned a Master's Degree from South Alabama University and served in the U. S. Air Force. She retired from the Biloxi V A Medical Center where she was employed...
Oscar Wingfield Beck
Sep 30, 2016
Oscar Wingfield Beck joined God in Heaven on Friday, September 30, 2016. Oscar was born on September 3, 1938 in Jackson, MS where he lived until 1959. His mother, Josephine, and his father, Ross, had three boys that were always up to mischief. Oscar, the middle boy, loved a good prank and to fish. Oscar graduated from Central High School...
Edna Burton
Sep 30, 2016
Mrs. Edna Marie Walker Burton, age 61, died Friday, September 30, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Biloxi National Cemetery with Rev. Dumon Dillard officiating. Please check back for full obituary.
Marguerite "Peggy" Cheairs
Sep 30, 2016
Marguerite "Peggy" Cheairs left on her continuing spiritual journey peacefully in her home in Ocean Springs on Sept.30, 2016. She was surrounded by Love, Light, and family; and was truly a blessing to the world. Surviving Marguerite are her brother, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and Welby. A private family service will be held on Monday, Oct.3rd. Honey, we...
Graham Kyle Lance
Sep 29, 2016
Graham Kyle Lance, 18, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Graham was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 13, 1998 to Brandie Rebekah and Marc Edward Lance. He moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi in 2003. Graham graduated from Ocean Springs High School this past May and was planning to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Wise
Sep 29, 2016
James Thomas Wise, age 76, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Gulfport. “Jimmy” was a math teacher at Gulfport High School for 16 years and in Orlando, FL for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Sheila; his daughter, Gretchen Jones and husband Mike; his son, Sean and wife, Mel; his grandchildren, Kimberly, Regan,...
Ed Moleski
Sep 29, 2016
Ed Moleski, Jr., age 64, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born October 24, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School and served his country for two years as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bernell VanCourt Pringle
Sep 26, 2016
Born April 21, 1936, departed this life on September 26, 2016 and now lives in Heaven with Christ. She was a Catholic and a member of St. James Catholic Parish. She is predeceased by her wonderful parents, Bernard and Nellie VanCourt; and her oldest son, Woody Pringle, III. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Pringle-Seymour; her son Danny (Lori)...
Mildred D. Robinson
Sep 26, 2016
Mildred D. Robinson, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mildred was born in Jackson, MS and has been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 44 years. She taught elementary school in Gulfport and Kindergarten at Big Ridge Baptist Church. Mildred was devoted to her family...
Gertrud Hedwig Holland
Sep 26, 2016
Mrs. Gertrud Hedwig Holland, age 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Mrs. Holland was born in Lithuania on March 8, 1926. She was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1968 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellis C. Holland. Survivors include her son, Dwain (Rosalyn)...
Robert "Bob" Cornelius
Sep 26, 2016
Robert “Bob” Cornelius, 85 of Ocean Springs, MS entered in to his eternal rest at home surrounded by family, on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born October 8, 1930 in Hardburly, Kentucky. He graduated from Pleasant View High School in Williamsburg, KY. He had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1965. He was a member of First Presbyterian...
Mary Alice Busby
Sep 25, 2016
Mary Alice Busby, 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the Greenbrier nursing facility in D’Iberville. During her last days, Mary was surrounded by her loved ones and prayers from near and far. Mary was the first child of Rubi and John Dillard...
Beverly Inez Huffstetter
Sep 25, 2016
Mrs. Beverly Inez Huffstetter, age 83, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Huffstetter was born in Biloxi on November 2, 1932. She was employed as a waitress for the duration of White Pillars Restaurant and other famous coastal restaurants. She was the owner of Glen’s Garden Center. She is preceded in death by...
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