Obituaries

Gregory Claude Lewis

Gregory Claude Lewis

Oct 10, 2024

We lost a very dear friend this week; Gregory Claude Lewis (L'enfant Terrible). 

Greg was the grandson of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Sinclair Lewis and renowned International correspondent, Dorothy Thompson. He was born the second son of Michael and Bernadette Lewis. His older brother was the late, John Paul Lewis. 

Greg inherited many talents and traits from his ancestors. He was complex, intelligent,...

Curtis Fryou

Curtis Fryou

Oct 10, 2024

Curtis Eugene Fryou, 69, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024. Curtis was born January 23, 1955 in Biloxi, MS to Charles and Elsie Fryou.

Curtis graduated from Biloxi High School. Following high school, he attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, where he received his associates degree. After graduating, Curtis joined the Coast Guard. Once his time in...

William Patrick Hudachek

William Patrick Hudachek

Oct 8, 2024

William "Bill" Patrick Hudachek, 70, passed away peacefully overnight at his home in Vancleave, MS on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Bill was born in Oakland, CA on September 19, 1954. The family moved to Ocean Springs in 1963 for the startup of the Standard Oil Refinery in Pascagoula, Bill was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. 

He attended Santa Maria...

Shirley Mae Ryan

Shirley Mae Ryan

Oct 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Mae Ryan, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Shirley peacefully passed away on October 8, 2024, in Peachtree Corners, GA, at the age of 83.



Born on November 8, 1940, in Biloxi, MS, Shirley remained a lifelong resident of her hometown, which held a special place in...

Gerald James Hopkins Sr.

Gerald James Hopkins Sr.

Oct 8, 2024

Gerald James Hopkins, Sr., a beloved architect and founder of Hopkins Associates, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 8, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on August 19, 1941, Jerry's journey began in Biloxi where he was born on August 19, 1941, and lived his whole life. As a child he lived on Lameuse Street with his...

Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg

Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg

Oct 8, 2024

Raymond Leslie Van Valkenburg of Ocean Springs, MS, aged 77, passed away peacefully on October 8. Born on April 14, 1947, in Ottawa, Kansas, Raymond was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, known for his generosity and love for the outdoors.

A proud military veteran, Raymond served his country with honor and continued to give back to his community as...

Garld Thomas "G.T." Buley, Jr.

Garld Thomas "G.T." Buley, Jr.

Oct 8, 2024

Garld Thomas “G.T.” Buley, Jr., born March 19, 1957, was the devoted and loving husband, father and brother one could only dream of. He was the hardest worker anyone knew and pushed himself because of how much love and care he had for those around him. Whether it be old friends across the coast, neighbors or even coworkers from places...

Shealynn "Shea" Sinclair

Shealynn "Shea" Sinclair

Oct 7, 2024

Shealynn “Shea” Sinclair, age 35, of Biloxi, MS passed away October 7, 2024.

Shealynn was born on December 22, 1988, in Baton Rouge, LA to parents John Sinclair and Patricia “Patti” Hagerty.

She graduated from D’Iberville high school and went on to graduate from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as a CMA. She was an active member of the McClellan Rd Baptist...

Joseph "Rickey" Waldrop

Joseph "Rickey" Waldrop

Oct 7, 2024

Joseph “Rickey” Waldrop, 74, of Biloxi, MS passed on from this life early Monday morning, October 7, 2024 without fanfare.

Rickey was a true East Biloxi native, born on November 23, 1949 to Chester T. and Enarise Waldrop. He loved the Point and lived and worked there most of his days. A good hard worker and salt of the earth, he...

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

Oct 7, 2024

Betty Ann Hasbrouck

October 11, 1937 - October 7, 2024

 Gulfport, Mississippi, - Betty Ann Hasbrouck, age 86, of Gulfport, Mississippi, previously Lubbock Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2024 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving sons and daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren in the days before her passing, which was a few days before her...

Brenda Brechtel Riordan

Brenda Brechtel Riordan

Oct 6, 2024

Brenda Brechtel Riordan, age 82, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport.

Brenda was born on December 26, 1941 in New Orleans, LA to William Warren Brechtel and Thecla Fink Brechtel. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis. Brenda was an active member of Holy Family Parish in Pass Christian...

Lori Ann Benton

Lori Ann Benton

Oct 5, 2024

Lori Ann Benton, age 66, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mrs. Benton was born on May 20, 1958 in Paducah, KY. She was a Baptist and a Rehabilitation Counselor.

Survivors include her son, James Edgar Speck of Bassfield, MS.

A private service will be held at a later date. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve...

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr.

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr.

Oct 5, 2024

Lanny Drue Ferguson, Sr., age 80, of Latimer, MS passed away on October 5, 2024 into the arms of his Lord and Savior.

He was a lifelong resident of the St. Martin and Latimer communities and was a graduate of St. Martin High School in 1963. While in high school, he worked at St. Martin Grocery. After graduation, he worked for...

Duncan Grover MacDougall

Duncan Grover MacDougall

Oct 5, 2024

Duncan Grover MacDougall, 91, of Moss Point died Saturday, October, 5, 2024.

Mr. MacDougall was born in Billerica, MA. He was a member of the Catholic Faith, previously served in the U.S. Army and was a retired automobile salesman.

Mr. MacDougall was preceded in death by his parents, Duncan Grover MacDougall and Betty Cantwell MacDougall.

Survivors include three daughters, Paula McDougall, Carol McDougall,...

Morton Hurst Davis

Morton Hurst Davis

Oct 5, 2024

Morton Hurst Davis, age 79, of Pass Christian, Mississippi, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024. He is survived by his son, Craig Davis, his grandchildren, Rebecca Davis and Alexander Davis, his brothers Michael Davis (Susan) and Bryan Davis, and his loving companion and friend Becky Dillistone. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion Hiller Davis and Hazel Irma...

Shirley Edge Hastings

Shirley Edge Hastings

Oct 5, 2024

Shirley Edge Hastings, 88, died Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Mrs. Hastings was a native of Georgiana, Alabama and a graduate Georgiana High School and Massey-Draughn Business College. After working as a legal secretary in Montgomery, Alabama, she travelled extensively with her Air Force husband and family spending many years in Europe. Mrs. Hastings began her federal civil...

Leonard Jack Delahaussaye

Leonard Jack Delahaussaye

Oct 5, 2024

Mr. Leonard Jack Delahaussaye, age 80, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024.

Mr. Delahaussaye was born on March 8, 1944 in Biloxi, MS. He volunteered at the age of 17 to enlist in the U.S. Army where he was a paratrooper. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Valor and many other distinguished awards and achievements....

Joyce Marie Papania

Joyce Marie Papania

Oct 3, 2024

Joyce Marie Papania, age 70, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Joyce was born on September 21, 1954 in Gulfport to Joseph Anthony Papania and Callie Morgan Papania. She lived in Gulfport most of her life. Joyce was of the Catholic faith. She was a former employee of Memorial Hospital at Gulfport and Dr. John Hopkins. Her hobbies...

Nora Theresa Bergeron

Nora Theresa Bergeron

Oct 3, 2024

Nora Theresa Bergeron, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Nora was born on January 28, 1944 in Goulds Newfoundland, Canada to Daniel and Isabella Howlett. She was employed with K-Mart for 25 years. Nora enjoyed gardening, taking care of her baby dogs, and loving Joe.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, James...

Raymond Francis "Chip" Ringwald, Jr.

Raymond Francis "Chip" Ringwald, Jr.

Oct 2, 2024

Raymond Francis “Chip” Ringwald, Jr. was born on February 27, 1956. At age 68, Ray left this mortal world on October 2, 2024.

He was born in Biloxi, Mississippi at Keesler AFB and grew up living and working in the family business at Cabana Gardens Motel on the Biloxi Beach near DeBuys Road. He was a 1974 graduate of Biloxi High...