Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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