Obituaries

Georgiana Mae Knurek

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Bradford Lawrence Donaldson

Bradford Lawrence Donaldson

Sep 13, 2016

Lt. Col. Bradford L. Donaldson (USAR), 50 of Biloxi died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marvin W. Compton and Dorothy Compton and David L. Donaldson and Illa Boutwell Donaldson. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Keith Donaldson, his five children whom he loved wholly and deeply; Ashley Donaldson, Rebecca Donaldson,...

John Michael Trevino

John Michael Trevino

Sep 13, 2016

On September 13, 2016 at the age of 52, John Michael Trevino slipped away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at Gulfport Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with Cancer. John was born in Rantoul, IL on Chanute Air Force Base on October 4, 1963. He was the third child and second son of Jean and Jose G. Trevino....

Joyce  Fay Barnes

Joyce Fay Barnes

Sep 13, 2016

Joyce Fay Barnes, age 70, died Tuesday, September. 13, 2016.There will be a gathering of family and friends on Monday, September 19, 2016 from 11:00 am ~ 12:00 pm at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd, Gulfport.

Toni Bernice Bertucci Ladner

Toni Bernice Bertucci Ladner

Sep 13, 2016

Toni Bernice Ingrassia Ladner, age 64, of Gulfport passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. She was Catholic. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tony and Sis Ingrassia; and grandparents, S.J. and Bernice Bertucci and Anthony and Mary Ingrassia. She is survived by...

Jerry Lindsey McClendon

Jerry Lindsey McClendon

Sep 13, 2016

Mr. Jerry Lindsey McClendon, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Mr. McClendon was a native of Albertville, AL and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after twenty years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was formerly employed with Cable One and enjoyed golfing at the Sunkist...

Peggy  Migues Polovich

Peggy Migues Polovich

Sep 12, 2016

Peggy Migues Polovich, 91, of D’iberville, MS, died peacefully in her home on Monday, September 12, 2016. Mrs. Polovich was born in Biloxi in 1925 to Sarah Fowler Migues & Edwin Bernard Migues. Mrs. Polovich was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. Having lived on Popps Ferry Rd when she was a child, she used to enjoy riding...