Obituaries
Andrew "Andy" Michael Welch
Nov 25, 2017
Andrew “Andy” Michael Welch, 82, died peacefully in Ocean Springs Hospital Singing River Health System on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Andy Welch was born on July 25, 1935 in Charleston, SC to Andrew and Geraldine Welch. In 1951, he joined the Air Force. He met his loving wife, Liz (Elsbeth), when he was stationed at Rhein Main Air Force Base...
Alfred Anthony Breeland
Nov 24, 2017
Mr. Alfred Anthony Breeland, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017. Alfred was born in Biloxi, MS on February 19, 1928. He was the son of Hubert Little Breeland and Mary Jane Goulas Grasso Breeland. He attended Biloxi Public Schools and graduated from Biloxi High School in August of 1950 after completing a tour in...
Sam Massingill
Nov 23, 2017
Sam Massingill, age 88, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 in Ormond Beach, FL. Sam was born February 7, 1929 in Gadsden, AL. He served in the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge in Vancleave, and a member of Shriners. He worked at Ingalls Shipyard for 19 years; his son,...
Brian David Mallette
Nov 23, 2017
Mr. Brian David Mallette, age 59, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017. He loved his family and his grandchildren and was returning home for Thanksgiving from his job when he was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Jefferson, Georgia. Brian was a 1976 graduate of Vancleave High School, where he was an outstanding football player....
Randy Wright
Nov 22, 2017
Randall “Randy” Charles Wright, 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Randy was born on January 5, 1955 in Biloxi where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Notre Dame High School in 1973 where he lettered in baseball and basketball. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from the City of Biloxi....
Ann Lancaster
Nov 22, 2017
Ann Lancaster, age 65, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Gulfport. She was born in Augusta, Georgia and has been a resident of Gulfport since 1963. She was preceded in death by her parents, T.L. and Marian Lancaster. She is survived by a brother, Wayne Lancaster. Services will be private. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge...
Patricia Delores Randall Hunt
Nov 22, 2017
Patricia Delores Randall Hunt, age 77 of Purvis, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Purvis. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Hunt. Survivors include her 2 sons, Jim Hunt and Clint Hunt; sister, Leslie Hankins; and brother, Richard Randall. Services will be private.
Randy Tangney
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. James "Randy" Tangney, age 62, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Randy was born in Superior, Wisconsin on December 21, 1954. He graduated from The School for Exceptional Children in Gulfport. He lived in Vancleave with his mother and sister, Gwen. He enjoyed music, drawing, swimming, playing video games, Star Wars products and Power Ranger...
Grace Husley
Nov 21, 2017
Sarah Grace Batton Husley was born October 12, 1927 in our time, living until the age 90 and born into eternity on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Sarah was a Christian and a member of First Presbyterian of Biloxi, with an abiding commitment to Jesus Christ. Her absence will be noticed daily and for all the years to come. Grace lived...
Allene "Billie" Wolf
Nov 21, 2017
Allene “Billie” Wolf, age 89, died Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Billie was born in Milo, KS, which no longer exists. She moved around in her life, spending her first 30 years in Wichita, KS and later Mobile, AL, Arlington, TX, Denver, CO, Pensacola, FL and Gulf Shores, AL and a resident of Diamondhead, MS for the past 11 years. Billie...
James William Kriss
Nov 21, 2017
Mr. James William Kriss, age 90, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Mr. Kriss was born in Biloxi, MS on May 7, 1927. He was a loving father of two and a World War II Veteran. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and the US Coast Guard. He served as...
Thomas Reed Manasco
Nov 20, 2017
Thomas "Tommy" Reed Manasco, age 67, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Mobile, AL. Tommy was born September 28, 1950 in Amory, MS to Don and Sarah Manasco. He graduated Amory High School in Amory, MS in 1968 and from the University of Alabama in 1972. He won the Mr. Amory High School award, played baseball and basketball, and...
Sarah Ann Page
Nov 20, 2017
Sarah Ann Page, 83, of Gulfport passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born July 12, 1934 to Claude Faulk and Pearl (Thompson) Faulk. Sarah, affectionately known as “Dutch”, was known for her love of the Lord and Christianity, reading, travel and music - especially the great tenor Pavarotti. She also loved old westerns...
Henry Walter Davis
Nov 20, 2017
Henry Walter Davis, age 97, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 in Vancleave, MS. Henry was born July 4, 1920 and lived in Vancleave most of his life. He was the son of Howard W. and Sabra H. Davis of Vancleave. They were the parents of seven children, all deceased except Kathryn Davis Campbell of Jonesville, LA. She is married...
Norman Ernest Mailes
Nov 18, 2017
Norman Ernest Mailes, Sr., age 93, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. Norman retired from Broadwater Beach Hotel and was a former auto mechanic. He was an avid bowler for 42 years. He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Alice Westbrook Mailes; sister, Mildred Gunderson and mother Anna...
Helen "Charlene" Breal Demoruelle
Nov 18, 2017
Helen “Charlene” Breal Demoruelle, age 65, died Saturday, November 18, 2017. Charlene was born and raised in Biloxi, lived with her husband and children in Ocean Springs and spent her last 5 years in D’Iberville. She was a 1970 graduate of Biloxi High, worked as a telephone operator for South Central Bell and was employed for 15 years with the...
Brenda Ruth Szumigala
Nov 17, 2017
Brenda Ruth Szumigala, age 77, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 in Ocean Springs. Brenda was a native of Biloxi, MS and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs for the past 54 years. Brenda was a retired Certified Professional Insurance Woman and former President of the Professional Insurance Women of the Gulf Coast. She was also...
Kimberly Hayes Wilkerson
Nov 17, 2017
Kimberly Hayes Wilkerson departed this life November 17, 2017 with his beloved wife of 40 years, June, at his side. Kim, also endearingly known as Kimbo or Wooh, was attended by many loving family members and friends at the end of his long battle with Leukemia at the age of 63. He was a lifelong Mississippian and a proud Navy...
Jerry F. Bates
Nov 17, 2017
Jerry F. Bates, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport with family at his side. Jerry was born on July 24, 1931 in Jackson, MS to James F. and Ivy F. Bates. Jerry was a longtime resident of both the MS Gulf Coast and South Louisiana. He graduated from Pass Christian...
Charles Davis Landberg
Nov 17, 2017
Master Sergeant Charles “Chuck” Davis Landberg, USAF (Retired), of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 17, 2017 at the age of 70. He was born on March 13, 1947 to Agnes and James Landberg in Louisville, MS. He is preceded in death by both parents; uncle, James Hyde; and cousin, David Spears. He is survived by his Aunt Frances (Jimmy)...
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