Obituaries

James W. "Bo" McMillan

James W. "Bo" McMillan

Jun 13, 2016

James W. “Bo” McMillan, 77, died Monday, June 13, 2016.

He was a native and longtime resident of Vancleave, MS, until he moved to Ocean Springs in 1985. Bo retired from Chevron in Pascagoula. He was a member of Vancleave Reorganized Chapter of Latter Day Saints Church. Bo enjoyed hunting, fishing, working in his yard and spending time with his family.

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Mable P. McCrory

Mable P. McCrory

Jun 12, 2016

Mable P. McCrory, age 90, of Gulfport died Sunday, June 12, 2016 in Gulfport. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Cynthia W. Zorn

Cynthia W. Zorn

Jun 12, 2016

The world lost a loving, beautiful soul. Cynthia W. Zorn, 61, passed unexpectedly on June 12, 2016. Cindy was vibrant and kind, often described as the definition of a good person. She was born in Orlando, Florida and graduated from Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida. Cindy valued bringing joy to others as shown by her daily inspirational Facebook posts...

Gaye Dawn Campbell

Gaye Dawn Campbell

Jun 11, 2016

Gaye Dawn Campbell, 71, of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in D'Iberville. A Memorial Service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 14928 Big Ridge Rd., Ocean Springs, MS on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time. The Howard Avenue Chapel...

Charles  Ray Yost, Sr.

Charles Ray Yost, Sr.

Jun 11, 2016

Charles Ray Yost, Sr., age 73, passed away in Oceans Springs, MS on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Charles worked for Rex Distributing Co. and retired after 42 years as an area sales manager. He was a passionate Bass fisherman and never missed a NASCAR race. On Tuesdays, you could find him hanging out with “the gang” in Gulfport. Saturdays during...

Francis James Newby

Francis James Newby

Jun 10, 2016

Mr. Francis James Newby, Sr., age 91, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016. Mr. Newby was a native of Algiers, LA. He was a resident of Pascagoula since 1963 and of Biloxi for 3 years. He was a former member of Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Pascagoula and was retired from Chevron Refinery as a Maintenance...

Timothy Dennison, Jr

Timothy Dennison, Jr

Jun 10, 2016

Timothy Dennison, Jr. age 22 of Gulfport died Friday, June 10, 2016. Arrangements are being made at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport. (228 865-0090)

Margaret Braun Hartmann

Margaret Braun Hartmann

Jun 9, 2016

Margaret Braun Hartmann, born July 8, 1924, died peacefully in her sleep on June 9, 2016. A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Margaret loved the city and especially enjoyed the carnival season. She was one of the first members of the Young Matron’s Organization and looked forward to the annual balls, frequent meetings and parties. Her family, however, was her greatest...

Jack  Held

Jack Held

Jun 9, 2016

Jack Held, age 89, of Long Beach died Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Long Beach. Service with military honors will be held in the National Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. The Gulfport Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Gladys  M Spear

Gladys M Spear

Jun 8, 2016

Gladys Spear, age 89, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Gladys was born in Nebraska. She was of the Baptist faith and was a resident of the Coast since 1970. She was a devout military wife. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Spear; parents, Henry and Ethel Noetzelmann; and eight brothers and sisters. Survivors...

Hayward Joseph 'Cabbage" Necaise

Hayward Joseph 'Cabbage" Necaise

Jun 8, 2016

Hayward Joseph "Cabbage" Necaise, 73, of Kiln died Wednesday, June 8, 2016 in Gulfport. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church.

Shirley Mae Moore

Shirley Mae Moore

Jun 8, 2016

Shirley Mae Moore, age 71, died Wednesday, June 8, 2016. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over 50 years. Shirley was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Vancleave. She was a former employee of Coles Bait Shop for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Roger  Wayne  Woodall

Roger Wayne Woodall

Jun 7, 2016

Roger Wayne Woodall, age 60, of Long Beach passed away on Tuesday June 7th, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Wayne was born May 16th, 1956 in Gulfport, MS to Robert and Vanga Woodall who he has now joined in heaven. Wayne graduated in 1978, with a degree in Accounting, from the University of Mississippi and later in 1981 from the Ole...

Deborah  Joy  Smith

Deborah Joy Smith

Jun 6, 2016

Deborah Joy Smith, 61, of Biloxi and formerly Waveland died Monday, June 6, 2016 in Bay St. Louis after a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1955 in New Orleans, LA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lorraine Ginard Meyers; her father, James Edward Smith, and step-father, John J. Meyers. Debi was retired from the U.S. Air...

Ian  James Horne  Mullins

Ian James Horne Mullins

Jun 5, 2016

Ian James Horne Mullins, age 30,of Biloxi passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. Visitation will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016. Graveside service will follow in Biloxi National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Please check back for full obituary.

Christine  Fayard  Webb

Christine Fayard Webb

Jun 4, 2016

Christine Fayard Webb of Ocean Springs, passed away from this life on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the age of 95 surrounded by her children. Mrs. Webb was born December 5, 1920 to the late Walter and Lillie Fayard of Biloxi, MS. She was the oldest and last surviving child of seven children. She was married to the late Elvin...

Voncille Hicks Murphy

Voncille Hicks Murphy

Jun 4, 2016

Voncille Hicks Murphy, age 89, passed away at Ball Pavilion in Harborcreek on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She was born in Laurel, Miss. on October 13, 1926, a daughter of the late Roy V. Leeke and Eula E. Herrington. Voncille graduated from Mississippi College in 1948 and taught in the public school system on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over...

Randal O. Altman

Randal O. Altman

Jun 3, 2016

Randal O. Altman, age 60, of Gulfport, MS went to be his Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016. Randy was born in St. Charles, IL on September 5, 1955. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Gulfport. He loved his Lord, his family, his church family and fishing. Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ollie and...

Peggy Jean Crabb

Peggy Jean Crabb

Jun 2, 2016

Peggy Jean Crabb, 79 of Vanceave died Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Gulfport

Ralph  S.  Boutwell

Ralph S. Boutwell

Jun 2, 2016

Ralph S. Boutwell, age 88, of Gulfport died Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Gulfport. Mr. Boutwell was born in Jones County, MS and was a member of the West Union Baptist Church in Carriere. He was retired from the Stop and Shop Bakery in Boston and was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Boutwell...