Obituaries
Jessie Hill Fountain
Sep 25, 2016
Jessie Hill Fountain, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS and retired to Pensacola, FL in 2002. Her heart was always in Biloxi and she enjoyed many visits back home. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Sheldon James Fountain,...
Mark C Gandy
Sep 25, 2016
Mark C. Gandy, 61, of Gulfport died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O’Neal Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Rincy Waltman
Sep 24, 2016
Mrs. Rincy Waltman, age 88, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Rincy was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She made quilts, was a baker and was loved by everyone. She was a member of Larue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Richard (Lawanda)...
Mary Elizabeth Kirkham Sonnier
Sep 24, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Kirkham Sonnier, age 55, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in San Jose, CA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of her life. She was Lutheran. She was a musician and played the guitar and sang. Mrs. Sonnier is survived by her husband, Rick Sonnier of...
Melissa Roberts Lee
Sep 23, 2016
Melissa Roberts Lee, age 43, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and a member St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Melissa was born October 3, 1972 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1990 and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Perkinston for two...
Jean A. Kressel Cooper
Sep 22, 2016
Mrs. Jean A. Kressel Cooper, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Mrs. Cooper was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1973. She was a registered nurse and retired as Director of Quality Assurance at Biloxi Regional after thirty years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Kressel....
Georgiana Mae Knurek
Sep 21, 2016
Mrs. Georgiana Mae Knurek, age 86, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2016. Formerly of Rossford, OH and Woodville, OH, Georgia has been a resident of Gulfport, MS for the past 15 years. She enjoyed working and her favorite occupation was with Woodville Elementary School as a librarian. Georgia embraced life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and became a New Orleans...
Margaret Ann Bourque
Sep 21, 2016
Mrs. Margaret Ann "Peggy" Bourque passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. She was born on August 9, 1939 in St. Paul, MN and lived for 42 years in Ocean Springs, MS. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lloyd John Bourque, retired Navy CPO; brother, Jimmy McCaffery; and sister, Jeannie Hughes....
Anthony Wayne Taylor
Sep 20, 2016
Mr. Anthony Wayne Taylor, age 21, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. Anthony was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. He was an active member of Ramsay Hills Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his baby brother, Sean Taylor. Survivors include a son, Branson Eugene Sean Taylor, mother, Carol "Suzi" Taylor, father, Hoyt Lewis Taylor,...
Lorenzo M. "Larry" Akins, USAF Ret.
Sep 20, 2016
MSgt Lorenzo M. “Larry” Akins, USAF, Ret., age 85, passed away on September 20, 2016. MSgt Akins was born April 15, 1931 near Marston, MO. He entered the MO National Guard on April 19, 1948 and served until November 14, 1950 at which time he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served 20 plus years. He retired from the...
Kenneth Heron
Sep 19, 2016
Kenneth Heron, age 94, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 in Gulfport. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Biloxi National Cemetery. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge (228) 374-5650.
Charles "Roy" Kennedy, Sr.
Sep 19, 2016
Charles “Roy” Kennedy, Sr., a native of Biloxi and a resident of D’Iberville since Hurricane Katrina, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2016 at the age of 94. Roy served as a Sergeant First Class in the Army National Guard as a member of the First Cavalry Division. He served in WWII and in the Korean War. He was awarded...
Margaret Jean "Peggy" Corcoran
Sep 19, 2016
Margaret Jean “Peggy” Corcoran, 84, joined her husband on Monday, September 19, 2016. Peggy was a longtime resident of Gulfport, although she was living in Orange Park, FL with her son since Hurricane Katrina. She was an avid bowler, scrabble player and world traveler. Peggy loved playing Words with Friends, gardening, shopping and giving advice. She is preceded in death...
Annette Harris
Sep 18, 2016
Mrs. Annette Grant Harris, age 67, of Latimer, MS, joined the Church Triumphant on Sunday, September 18, 2016. Born and raised in Chicago, IL, Annette has been a resident of Latimer for the past 23 years. She worked in Civil Service with Human Resources at Keesler AFB and Stennis Space Center. Annette was a faithful member of Christus Victor Lutheran...
James Lathan Crowe
Sep 18, 2016
James Lathan Crowe, age 90, a resident of Long Beach passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. James was born April 3, 1926 in Franklinton, LA. James was a devoted husband and father. He loved to fish and was a very good gardener. He began his military service in the Marine Corps and later went into the Air Force where he...
Ronald "Robbie" Robinson
Sep 17, 2016
Ronald “Robbie” Edward Robinson, age 79, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Robbie was a native of Natchez, MS. He was a longtime resident of Ventura, CA and in his later years moved to the Gulf Coast. He retired as a heavy equipment operator. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma Robinson. Survivors include his...
Edna L Sarten
Sep 16, 2016
Edna L. Sarten was born January 26, 1923 to James and Molly Helms. She died Friday, September 16, 2016 in Saucier. She is survived by her sister, Corrine in Susanville, CA; seven children, fifteen grandchildren; and numerous great and great great-grandchildren. Private services will be held. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research...
Jackie O. Tennant
Sep 16, 2016
Mrs. Jackie O. Tennant, age 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 16, 2016. Jackie was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1969. She was an active Red Cross Volunteer. She was a kind and compassionate person who loved people. Jackie was devoted to her family and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Jackie...
Rondal Brent Butler
Sep 15, 2016
Rondal Brent Butler, Jr age 36, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Rondal was born on June 11, 1980 in New Orleans, LA. He was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He attended Gulfport High School and was employed in the hospitality industry. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ralph...
Alvin Eugene Brock
Sep 14, 2016
Alvin Eugene Brock, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in Gulfport. Mr. Brock was a longtime resident of Biloxi. He was a Retired USAF MSgt and he was retired from Civil Service. Mr. Brock was a member and Deacon of Big Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Pam Brock; his daughter, Sandi...
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