Nov 22, 2016

Helen Hatem Lizana Tanner, 79, went to meet her Savior in the arms of her infant son, Fred Anthony Lizana and her treasured daughter, Stacey Lizana Hunt on November 22, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents: Joseph and Verlena Cuevas Hatem; sister: Rosemary Hatem; son: Fred Anthony; daughter: Stacey; and great grandson:...

Nov 22, 2016

Mary Doris Andrews, 83, of Gulfport, MS passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Gulfport. Mrs. Andrews was born in Grenada County, MS and was a coast resident since 1964. She was a Baptist. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyce B. Andrews; and her son, Ricky L. Andrews. Mrs. Andrews’ survivors include her son, Kenneth B. Andrews...

Nov 21, 2016

Joe Dee Adams, Jr., age 82, passed away on November 21, 2016 in The Woodlands, TX, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with brain cancer. He was born on October 12, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to Joe Dee Adams, Sr. and Alice Blanche Adkins. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and step-father, John W. Gaw....

Nov 21, 2016

Joseph Tramuta, 85, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 29, 1931. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Veterans Affairs in Biloxi, MS. He also worked at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi, MS and St....

Nov 20, 2016

Robert Cain passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on November 20, 2016 in Gulfport, MS at the age of 88. Robert was born on April 27, 1928 in Sarepta, MS. He served in the United States Army achieving the rank of Corporal during the Korean War. During this time he earned the National Defense Service Medal and...

Nov 20, 2016

On November 20, 2016, Florence (Flossie) Cheairs Redd passed away suddenly and quietly in Ocean Springs, MS. Flossie was born in Tupelo, MS on November 24, 1951 to Thomas and Marguerite Cheairs. After serving in the Navy during the Vietnam War, Flossie married her husband of 37 years, Robert Redd and became the loving mother of Megan, and grandmother of...

Nov 20, 2016

Billie Gene Purdy, age 82, passed away on November 20, 2016, at his home in Gautier, Mississippi surrounded by his family. Billie was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He and his wife, Ella Mae, who preceded him in death, lived in Illinois until the age of 42. In 1976 they moved to Gautier, Mississippi for warmer climates. He was a...

Nov 20, 2016

Sue Ellen Henderson, age 64, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, in Gulfport, surrounded by her loving family. Sue was born in Laurel, MS on October 30, 1952. She was retired from working as a Technical Assistant with a contract subsidiary of the U.S. Navy at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Sue was a devoted wife, mother and...

Nov 19, 2016

Mr. Paul Monty Goodwin, age 67, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, at his home in Gautier. Paul was born on November 16, 1949, in Buffalo, NY. Although being born up north he always felt like this was home. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving 13 years, including the Vietnam War, and received multiple medals...

Nov 17, 2016

Nov 15, 2016

Patricia Ann Fallo-Dean, 58, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Biloxi. Patricia was born November 2, 1958 to Emile and June Fallo. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her mother, June Wynne Fallo; and her nephew, Kenny Renfro. Patricia’s survivors include her father, Emile Fallo, Jr.; her husband, Larry...

Nov 15, 2016

Marilyn Newton Rothrauff, 64, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Gulfport. Marilyn was born in Enid, OK and has been a resident of the coast for 20 years. She is preceded in death by her sister, Linda Locke. Marilyn's survivors include her daughter, Melinda Rothrauff; and her parents, Mary and Leonard "Newt" Newton, Jr. A...

Nov 15, 2016

Albert Stephen Ellmer, 55, of New Orleans, LA, passed away November 15, 2016, in New Orleans, and is now experiencing the peace he could never find in this life. Albert was born on January 6, 1961, in Biloxi. He attended Nativity B.V.M. Elementary School, St. Alphonsus Catholic School, and Notre Dame High School, and he was a member of St....

Nov 14, 2016

Ocean Springs, Mississippi, a resident since 1974, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. Sadie was born in Vienna, Georgia March 16, 1925. She was the eldest daughter of Ernest and Myrtice Cross also of Vienna, Georgia. She assisted in caring for her younger brothers and sister while her parents worked on their farm. She attended Dooly County Schools, Georgia and...

Nov 13, 2016

Golda Ruth Evans Gordon, age 80, formerly of Long Beach died Sunday, November 13, 2016 in Tomball, Texas. She was born in Conway, MS and was a long time resident of the Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of USM with a degree in education and previously worked at Garden Park Medical Center and Sand Hill. She was a member...

Nov 12, 2016

Phyllis "Monnie" Bates of Pass Christian, MS passed victoriously into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on November 12, 2016. Monnie was a dance instructor at Arthur Murray Studios in Kalamazoo MI where she met her future husband. As a devoted mother, her greatest joys were her three daughters who were each her favorite. She was an avid bridge...

Nov 12, 2016

Margaret Woodrum, age 96, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016. Arrangements are being made at the Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home. 228-374-5650

Nov 12, 2016

Martha Floyd Burns, age 93, of Ocean Springs passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Martha was formerly of Augusta, GA but has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 15 years. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Luther Floyd, Howard Floyd, George Floyd, Mary Rhodes and Jane Godowns. Survivors include her children, Mark...

Nov 11, 2016

Phyllis Victoria Knauff Davis, age 95, joined her Heavenly Father Friday, November 11, 2016, at home with her family by her side. She was born August 22, 1921 in Pekin, North Dakota. She was the only child of Victor Howard Knauff and Ida Sophia Stromme Knauff, who were the children of immigrants from Norway and Germany. Weighing only 2 pounds...

Nov 11, 2016

Ashley Leighann Unger Zapata, age 28, left this world on November 11, 2016 to be with our Lord and Savior. Ashley was born on December 5, 1987 in Newport, Rhode Island. She was diagnosed with Scleroderma, a connective tissue disease in 2006. She met it head on and fought hard to live her life to the fullest. She is a...