Obituaries
Billy "Joe" Carmichael
Mar 18, 2017
Billy “Joe” Carmichael was born December 4, 1933, in Carmichael, Mississippi, and died Saturday, March 18, 2017, peacefully at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, Mississippi, with his loving family by his side at the age of 83. Joe was a 1952 graduate of Carmichael High School. He received an Associate Degree from Jones County Junior College, a Bachelor of Science...
Kathleen Skinner Bowman
Mar 18, 2017
Kathleen Skinner Bowman, 72, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 in D’Iberville. Mrs. Bowman was a native and lifelong resident of Biloxi. Her favorite pastimes were her grandchildren and fishing. She was a longtime member of Full Gospel Tabernacle. She is preceded in death by her parents, Madison James and Luvenia Ferrill Skinner; her grandsons, David Allen...
Bennett Miller
Mar 18, 2017
Bennett Miller, age 90, of Ocean Springs, began her eternal reward on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Bennett was born to John and Caroline Prince on August 14, 1926 in Shuqualak, Mississippi. She earned a Bachelors in Nursing from East Tennessee State College in 1955. Her professional life included many years as Head Nurse and then as Nursery Supervisor at the...
Thomas Jasper Wilson
Mar 17, 2017
Thomas Jasper Wilson, Sr., age 86, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 in Ocean Springs, MS. Thomas was born in Monticello, MS on February 15, 1931 to Dr. John W. Wilson and Frances Elizabeth Wilson. He graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. He worked for Continental Oil and Chevron as a chemist. He was co-owner of Micro-Methods, Inc. from...
Fonnie Lee Thomas
Mar 17, 2017
Fonnie Lee Thomas, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017. Fonnie was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was a member of Church of Christ. She retired from Keesler Auto and Hobby Shop. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy F. “Tommy” Thomas; parents, Willis and Myrtle Prewitt; 6 brothers; and 2 sisters. She is survived...
Patricia Lynne Speed
Mar 16, 2017
Patricia Lynne Speed, age 54, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017. Patricia was a native of Biloxi and a Protestant. She loved children and animals. She especially enjoyed showing horses. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Tyra Speed; her two aunts, Kaye (Jim) Persons and Bettye (Jim) Baker; and her sister, Kim (Brian) Wilson. Services will be held Monday, March...
Eunice Alena Seymour
Mar 16, 2017
Eunice Alena Seymour, age 89, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Eunice was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She loved to cook and garden and was of the Catholic Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Nelson Seymour; parents, Wilmer and Alena Seymour; sisters, Mae Necaise, Vera Ramsey and Eleanor Goff;...
Gregory "Greg" Grant
Mar 16, 2017
Gregory “Greg” Grant, age 64, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Greg had many interests. He was a talented musician, an avid sailor, a machinist and restored motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Marie Grant of N. Canton, OH. Greg is survived by the love of his life, Bari (Bear) Wolfe of Ocean Springs,...
Jeremy Stewart Mallette
Mar 15, 2017
Jeremy Stewart Mallette, 38, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 surrounded by his family. Jeremy was loving and caring to all that knew him and always knew how to put a smile on your face. He worked in the Electrical Department at Huntington Ingalls. Jeremy is preceded in death by his brother, Travis Mallette; and his...
Mary Ruth Hicks Dupree
Mar 15, 2017
Mary Ruth Hicks Dupree joined her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Mary Ruth was born August 7, 1928 in East St. Louis, Illinois and moved to Louin, Mississippi at age 6. She was graduated from Louin High School, Jones County Jr. College and received her BA from Millsaps College in Religion with a minor in Education. Mary Ruth...
Richard James Ballow
Mar 15, 2017
Richard James Ballow, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017. Richard was a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and long time resident of Ocean Springs, MS. He was a member of McLeod 424 F&AM Masonic Lodge, Scottishrite bodies, Yorkrite Bodies, and Joppa Shrine Temple. He was a pastmaster of McLeod Lodge in Ocean Springs. Richard is preceded in...
Michael Angelo Sarris
Mar 14, 2017
Michael Angelo Sarris, age 93, of Gulfport, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Biloxi. Graveside service is Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is in charge.
Vera Ann Mullen
Mar 14, 2017
Vera Ann Raymond Mullen, 78, born April 10, 1938, died peacefully on March 14, 2017, at Ocean Springs Hospital in Mississippi. She was a member of Cedar Lake United Methodist Church where she accepted her Lord and Savior. She had many names, Ann, Mamma, and Aunt Ann, but her greatest title was Nanny to her grand, great grandchildren and so...
Edward Joseph Geiser, Jr.
Mar 14, 2017
Edward Joseph Geiser, Jr., 88, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Ed (known to many as Grandpa) was born December 31, 1928 in Moorestown, NJ and has been a resident of Biloxi for the past 60 years. He worked as a carpenter in Biloxi for many years. Ed’s passion was his wood working. He took great pride in...
Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Berry
Mar 13, 2017
Dorothy "Dottie" Marie Maakestad Berry, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 13, 2017. Raised in Osage, Iowa, Dottie has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1972. She was very involved in the St. Andrews community where she developed lifelong friendships. She was an avid bridge player, a friend of the art community, and active...
Frank L Anderson
Mar 13, 2017
Frank L. Anderson, age 79, of Ocean Springs passed away March 13, 2017. Frank was born on January 7, 1938 in Gulfport to F.L. and Edith Anderson. He was the oldest of 5 children. Frank made the coast his home except for nine years in New Orleans. He was a member of First Baptist Church Biloxi where he faithfully served...
Joey Strong
Mar 13, 2017
Joey Strong, 56, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 in Biloxi after battling cancer. Joey was born and raised on the Point in Biloxi. He enjoyed working off shore and was an avid fisherman. He is preceded in death by his father, Gary Strong. Joey’s survivors include his mother, Deanna Strong; his brothers, Brent Strong and Jason...
Janet Louise Tremmel Johnston
Mar 12, 2017
Mrs. Janet Louise Tremmel Johnston, age 81, born January 29, 1936 left us on March 12, 2017. Janet was born in Metairie, LA. Her family moved to Biloxi, MS and she attended Sacred Heart Academy throughout her school years and graduated in 1953. Janet worked for United Gas in Biloxi and became best friends with Barbara Kneble Bosarge, who later...
Carl Allen Fox
Mar 12, 2017
Carl Allen Fox, age 54, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. He was transferred from the Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home in Biloxi, MS to Bush Funeral Services in Leland, MS. 662-686-4853
Donald L. Gehrmann
Mar 11, 2017
Donald L. Gehrmann, age 78, of Saucier died Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Saucier. Mr. Gehrmann retired from Ingalls Shipyard after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Alethea Gehrmann; and his siblings, Larry Gehrmann, Annette Pates, and Ruby Hegwood. He is survived by his siblings, Delores Simmons and Wayne Gehrmann, and his...
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