Obituaries
Graham Kyle Lance
Sep 29, 2016
Graham Kyle Lance, 18, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 29, 2016. Graham was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana on March 13, 1998 to Brandie Rebekah and Marc Edward Lance. He moved to Ocean Springs, Mississippi in 2003. Graham graduated from Ocean Springs High School this past May and was planning to attend Mississippi Gulf Coast...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Wise
Sep 29, 2016
James Thomas Wise, age 76, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Gulfport. “Jimmy” was a math teacher at Gulfport High School for 16 years and in Orlando, FL for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Sheila; his daughter, Gretchen Jones and husband Mike; his son, Sean and wife, Mel; his grandchildren, Kimberly, Regan,...
Ed Moleski
Sep 29, 2016
Ed Moleski, Jr., age 64, died Thursday, September 29, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born October 24, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii and was a lifelong resident of Gulfport. He was a graduate of Gulfport East High School and served his country for two years as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Bernell VanCourt Pringle
Sep 26, 2016
Born April 21, 1936, departed this life on September 26, 2016 and now lives in Heaven with Christ. She was a Catholic and a member of St. James Catholic Parish. She is predeceased by her wonderful parents, Bernard and Nellie VanCourt; and her oldest son, Woody Pringle, III. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Pringle-Seymour; her son Danny (Lori)...
Mildred D. Robinson
Sep 26, 2016
Mildred D. Robinson, 76, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 26, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mildred was born in Jackson, MS and has been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 44 years. She taught elementary school in Gulfport and Kindergarten at Big Ridge Baptist Church. Mildred was devoted to her family...
Gertrud Hedwig Holland
Sep 26, 2016
Mrs. Gertrud Hedwig Holland, age 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. Mrs. Holland was born in Lithuania on March 8, 1926. She was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1968 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ellis C. Holland. Survivors include her son, Dwain (Rosalyn)...
Robert "Bob" Cornelius
Sep 26, 2016
Robert “Bob” Cornelius, 85 of Ocean Springs, MS entered in to his eternal rest at home surrounded by family, on Monday, September 26, 2016. He was born October 8, 1930 in Hardburly, Kentucky. He graduated from Pleasant View High School in Williamsburg, KY. He had been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1965. He was a member of First Presbyterian...
Mary Alice Busby
Sep 25, 2016
Mary Alice Busby, 83, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2016, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s at the Greenbrier nursing facility in D’Iberville. During her last days, Mary was surrounded by her loved ones and prayers from near and far. Mary was the first child of Rubi and John Dillard...
Beverly Inez Huffstetter
Sep 25, 2016
Mrs. Beverly Inez Huffstetter, age 83, of Biloxi passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Huffstetter was born in Biloxi on November 2, 1932. She was employed as a waitress for the duration of White Pillars Restaurant and other famous coastal restaurants. She was the owner of Glen’s Garden Center. She is preceded in death by...
Jessie Hill Fountain
Sep 25, 2016
Jessie Hill Fountain, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 25, 2016. Jessie was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, MS and retired to Pensacola, FL in 2002. Her heart was always in Biloxi and she enjoyed many visits back home. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-two years, Sheldon James Fountain,...
Mark C Gandy
Sep 25, 2016
Mark C. Gandy, 61, of Gulfport died Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O’Neal Rd, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Rincy Waltman
Sep 24, 2016
Mrs. Rincy Waltman, age 88, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Rincy was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. She made quilts, was a baker and was loved by everyone. She was a member of Larue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son, Richard (Lawanda)...
Mary Elizabeth Kirkham Sonnier
Sep 24, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Kirkham Sonnier, age 55, of Gulfport passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in San Jose, CA and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for most of her life. She was Lutheran. She was a musician and played the guitar and sang. Mrs. Sonnier is survived by her husband, Rick Sonnier of...
Melissa Roberts Lee
Sep 23, 2016
Melissa Roberts Lee, age 43, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016. She was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and a member St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church. Melissa was born October 3, 1972 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1990 and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College at Perkinston for two...
Jean A. Kressel Cooper
Sep 22, 2016
Mrs. Jean A. Kressel Cooper, age 73, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016. Mrs. Cooper was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1973. She was a registered nurse and retired as Director of Quality Assurance at Biloxi Regional after thirty years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Kressel....
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
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
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.
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
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.
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