Obituaries

Gordon  Eli Koehler

Gordon Eli Koehler

Jan 5, 2017

Mr. Gordon Eli Koehler, age 84, of Vancleave, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2017. Mr. Koehler was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a small engine mechanic and worked for Bud’s Mobile Homes for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Julia...

Leslie "Les" Newcomb

Leslie "Les" Newcomb

Jan 5, 2017

Leslie “Les” Newcomb, 85 of Long Beach died Thursday, January 5, 2017. He was born in Blue Mountain, MS and was a longtime resident of the Coast. After graduating from University of Mississippi with a few bachelor degrees, one of which was in Chemistry, Les joined the Masonite Corporation and held two patents for innovative inventions. Realizing his passion for...

Louis M. "Rusty" Beasley

Louis M. "Rusty" Beasley

Jan 3, 2017

Louis M. "Rusty" Beasley, 61, of Long Beach died Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in Gulfport. Private service. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral 15th St., Gulfport is in charge.

Helen  Louise Gartman  Ross

Helen Louise Gartman Ross

Jan 2, 2017

Helen Louise Gartman Ross, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, closed her eyes for the last time on Monday, January 2, 2017, and joined her husband “Sonny” in God’s kingdom. Helen’s life was dedicated to her husband and her family, the greatest joys in her earthly journey. Born to Lehwmon and Thelma Gartman on May 11, 1932, she was...

Lillie Cruso Lancon

Lillie Cruso Lancon

Jan 2, 2017

Lillie Cruso Lancon, age 94, was called home to be with her Lord Monday, January 2, 2017, surrounded by her large and loving family. She was born on Seymour Lane on Point Cadet, in Biloxi to the late William "Bill" and Lillie Toche Cruso. She grew up in a seafood family business (Cruso Canning Co.) where she also worked. Her...

Susan Diane Shannon Fearnley

Susan Diane Shannon Fearnley

Jan 2, 2017

Susan Diane Shannon Fearnley, age 64, of Gulfport died Monday, January 2, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of the Coast and was a graduate of Long Beach High School. She was Catholic. Mrs. Fearnley was a retired Deputy Tax Collector for Harrison County Tax Collector’s Office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark Raymond Fearnley; and a...

Boise Ray "Skip" Butterfield, Jr.

Boise Ray "Skip" Butterfield, Jr.

Dec 30, 2016

Boise Ray “Skip” Butterfield, Jr., 67, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, December 30, 2016 in Biloxi. Skip was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was of the Catholic faith and attended Our Lady of Fatima and Nativity BVM parishes. Skip was retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. He was a member of the board for the MS...

Dona Lucille Agnelly

Dona Lucille Agnelly

Dec 29, 2016

Dona Lucille Prudhomme Agnelly, age 86, of Ocean Springs, MS passed into peace surrounded by family on December 29, 2016. Mrs. Agnelly was the daughter of Gilbert and Vivian Prudhomme of Opelousas LA. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Mr. Bruce Agnelly (2008) and 5 sisters. Mrs Agnelly has fought a valiant battle with...

Albert Jacob Franzen

Albert Jacob Franzen

Dec 29, 2016

Albert Jacob Franzen, age 87, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Mr. Franzen was born in Mansfield, OH and was a resident of Biloxi, MS since 1971. He joined the United States Air Force in 1947 and served his country for 27 years until his retirement in 1974 as a SMSGT. He later retired from the Engineering...

Robert E. "Jack" McCormick

Robert E. "Jack" McCormick

Dec 29, 2016

Robert E. “Jack” McCormick, 93 of Gulfport died Thursday, December 29, 2016. Service Monday 1/9/2017 Armed Forces Retirement Home Chapel at 1:30 P.M. Burial at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Karen Faye DeLatte

Karen Faye DeLatte

Dec 28, 2016

Karen Faye DeLatte, 60, of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Wiggins. Karen was born February 24, 1956 in Gretna, LA to Clarence and Anne DeLatte. She was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 20 years. Karen was a devout Christian and a caregiver to human kind, as exemplified in her religious...

Harry Prentiss Sneed,

Harry Prentiss Sneed,

Dec 27, 2016

Harry Prentiss Sneed joined his loving wife of 62 years, Jean Gibson Sneed, on December 27th, 2016. He was born in Asheville, NC on August 18, 1925. Growing up in New Orleans as the son of a state appointed Judge provided him with a unique vision of life, politics, and humor. Joining the Army at age 17, he served in...

Patricia Ann Owen McGuire

Patricia Ann Owen McGuire

Dec 26, 2016

Patricia Ann Owen McGuire, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on December 26, 2016 into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends, and the canines of Campbell Drive. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl D. and Audrey Owen. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert “Bob”...

(Minnie) Ermina Blakeney

(Minnie) Ermina Blakeney

Dec 26, 2016

In Loving Memory of (Minnie) Ermina Blakeney Born – April 15, 1924 Passed – December 26, 2016 Minnie was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend. Everyone adored her. She would welcome anyone into her life and had a strong belief in family unity as she labored by cooking all the family meals on all special occasions. Minnie...

Jeffrey  William  McDonnell

Jeffrey William McDonnell

Dec 25, 2016

Jeffrey William McDonnell, age 31, of Biloxi passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. Jeffrey was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. He was an electrician by trade and was of the Episcopal faith. He is preceded in death by his brother, Nathan McDonnell. He is survived by his parents, Alvin McDonnell and Dawn Dubose; sisters, Chelsea Gallardo and Rachel McDonnell; brother,...

Robert N. Bowers

Robert N. Bowers

Dec 25, 2016

Lt. Col. Robert N. Bowers, USAF Retired, was freed of his earthy binds on Christmas, 2016. He led an exceptional life born of Pentecostal pastors, Ivan and Ethel Bowers in Bowling Green, VA. Upon graduating from high school in Brooklyn, NY, he proudly entered the service as an Airman in the U.S. Air Force and retired 24 years later as...

Norma Lou Cottrell

Norma Lou Cottrell

Dec 25, 2016

Norma Lou Cottrell, age 91, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2016. Mrs. Cottrell has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1957. She will be remembered for her great sense of humor, her love of music, her love for animals, and her generosity. Her greatest joy was her family. Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Cottrell; her...

William  W. Dreher

William W. Dreher

Dec 25, 2016

William W. Dreher, M.D. was born on January 28, 1922 in Wilson, Louisiana and departed this life peacefully on Christmas Day 2016 at his home in Gulfport. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, in Gulfport followed by graveside services at Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 pm....

Mary Margaret "Aggie" Scara Waltman

Mary Margaret "Aggie" Scara Waltman

Dec 24, 2016

Mary Margaret “Aggie” Scara Waltman, age 82, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Mary was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She lived on the Point and worked in the seafood industry. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Wortham Waltman; her parents, Pascal Scara and Martha Davis Scara; brother, Joseph Scara; and sister, Verna Waltman. Survivors include...

Charles Lucien Westbrook

Charles Lucien Westbrook

Dec 24, 2016

Charles Lucien Westbrook, 69, passed away on December 24th, 2016. Lucien attended Ocean Springs high school and MSU. He loved animals, music, cooking, and fishing the local waters. In his younger years, Lucien attended First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, where he professed his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior. Lucien is preceded in death by his parents Charles...