Obituaries
Edward Lloyd Williams
Oct 11, 2016
MSgt Edward Lloyd Williams, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. Edward was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1970. He was an U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam Conflict. After retiring from the Air Force, Edward worked for Gulf Coast Medical Center for 20 years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather....
Gerald Paul Bergeron
Oct 10, 2016
Gerald “Jerry” Paul Bergeron was born November 4, 1960 in Biloxi, MS. He passed away Sunday, October 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. His laugh, funny sarcasm and quick wit will be missed by all that knew him. Jerry spent many years driving a truck and working in the trucking industry. In his time driving Jerry visited all 48...
William S. "Skip" Cothern
Oct 9, 2016
William S. "Skip" Cothern, III, 67, died Sunday, October 9, 2016. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St. Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas A. Galle Sr.
Oct 9, 2016
Mr. Thomas A. Galle Sr., age 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at his home in Ocean Springs. Mr. Galle was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus, both in Ocean Springs. He was a retired commercial fisherman and was one...
William S. "Skip" Cothern
Oct 9, 2016
William S. “Skip” Cothern, 67, formerly of Gulfport died Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Clinton, LA Mr. Cothern was born in Jackson, MS and had been a long time resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of ’67, where he was elected wittiest his senior year. He was also a graduate of USM where he...
Howard Stanley
Oct 7, 2016
Howard Lenier Stanley, known to his family and friends as Pete, passed away at his home attended by family, October 7, 2016 at the age of 86, from complications of cancer. He was born in Hot Springs, Virginia, June 16, 1930 to Alice Kimball. He married Winona Willyne Smith March 23, 1953 in Carlsbad, New Mexico and became step-father to...
Bill Derrell Ezell
Oct 7, 2016
Bill Derrell Ezell, age 79, died Friday, October 7, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Union, MS and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for about forty years. He previously served seven years in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was Baptist. Mr. Ezell was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Derrell...
Elizabeth Saucier West
Oct 6, 2016
Elizabeth Saucier West, age 91, of Gulfport died Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in Lyman and was a lifelong resident of Harrison County. She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was retired from Harrison County Schools as a bookkeeper after 21 years of service. She was a member of the Order of the...
Sofia Isabelle Gore
Oct 6, 2016
Sofia Isabelle Gore, 1, passed away October 6, 2016. Sofia was born in Ocean Springs, MS on August 11, 2015 and was a resident of Edwards Air Force Base in California. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Caren Depreo; great-grandmother, Louise Depreo; and great-grandfather, Carrol Batia. Sofia's survivors include her parents, Sarah Depreo Gore and Timothy Batia-Gore; grandparents,...
Walter M Merrell
Oct 6, 2016
Walter M. Merrell, age 76, of Biloxi died Thursday, October 6, 2016 in Hattiesburg. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Sarah Merle Newsom
Oct 3, 2016
Sarah Duncan Newsom, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Monday, October 3, 2016 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Kosciusko, MS on December 23, 1936 and was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She retired from Gautier Public Schools as a teacher. She is preceded in death by her son, Charles A. Newsom; and parents, Lavelle and...
Garry Evan Ruff
Oct 3, 2016
Garry Evan Ruff, age 69, born to Flavil Leon and Elizabeth Mary Ruff, passed away early October 3, 2016. Garry was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Karen. Garry leaves behind his wife Nancy Ruff, as well as son, Paul Ruff and wife Cindy, and daughter Lori Cripple and husband John. Other surviving family include; brother, Jerry...
Linda Waites Johnson
Oct 3, 2016
Linda Waites Johnson, age 67, of Gulfport died Monday, October 3, 2016. She was born in Laurel and had been a resident of Gulfport for most of her life. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was a very active businesswoman and community...
June Peresich
Oct 3, 2016
June Peresich, 59, of Saucier, MS passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 in Biloxi. June was born August 2, 1957 in North Tonawanda, NY. She was a resident of the Coast since 1976. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wallace H. and Leota C. Krull; and her sister, Rita Winans. June’s survivors include her children, Adrienne (Tony)...
Wayne Gerald Sonnenberg
Oct 2, 2016
Wayne G. Sonnenberg, age 63, passed peacefully on October 2, 2016 in Vancleave, MS. Wayne was born on October 22, 1952 and has been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past 44 years. He was employed with Ingalls shipbuilding for the past 39 years where he worked in the Hull Department. He was an active member of...
David Milton McIntosh
Oct 1, 2016
Lt. Colonel David Milton McIntosh, USAF Ret. Lt. Colonel David Milton McIntosh, Jr., USAF Ret, passed away on Saturday, October 1st, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans from complications of heart disease. Survivors include his wife, Rosalea Friday McIntosh, daughter, Audrey McIntosh Johnson and son-in-law, Christopher Johnson. Siblings include Dr. Ann McIntosh Waring (Dr. Michael Bigsby), Michael McIntosh (Martha...
Edna Burton
Sep 30, 2016
Mrs. Edna Marie Walker Burton, age 61, died Friday, September 30, 2016, in Biloxi. She was born in Meridian, MS and had been a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Edna earned a Master's Degree from South Alabama University and served in the U. S. Air Force. She retired from the Biloxi V A Medical Center where she was employed...
Oscar Wingfield Beck
Sep 30, 2016
Oscar Wingfield Beck joined God in Heaven on Friday, September 30, 2016. Oscar was born on September 3, 1938 in Jackson, MS where he lived until 1959. His mother, Josephine, and his father, Ross, had three boys that were always up to mischief. Oscar, the middle boy, loved a good prank and to fish. Oscar graduated from Central High School...
Edna Burton
Sep 30, 2016
Mrs. Edna Marie Walker Burton, age 61, died Friday, September 30, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Biloxi National Cemetery with Rev. Dumon Dillard officiating. Please check back for full obituary.
Marguerite "Peggy" Cheairs
Sep 30, 2016
Marguerite "Peggy" Cheairs left on her continuing spiritual journey peacefully in her home in Ocean Springs on Sept.30, 2016. She was surrounded by Love, Light, and family; and was truly a blessing to the world. Surviving Marguerite are her brother, 5 children, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and Welby. A private family service will be held on Monday, Oct.3rd. Honey, we...
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