Obituaries
Claire Albright
May 11, 2016
Claire Audrey Albright of Ocean Springs, MS died Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the age of 74. She was born in Pascagoula and was a graduate of Our Lady of Victories and a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Ocean Springs. She earned a A.A. degree in Human Services from MGCCC and a B.S. from William Carey College. After completing...
Joseph C. McMahon
May 10, 2016
CMSgt. Joseph Carmel McMahon, III, USAF Retired, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Joe was born in Key West, FL where he graduated from high school. He served 30 years in the US Air Force and retired in 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha McMahon. Joe is survived by his...
Irene "Wootsie" Louise Fortner Fountain
May 10, 2016
Irene “Wootsie” Louise Fortner Fountain, 96, of D’Iberville, MS, left the arms of her loved ones and walked into the arms of her Savior, Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Biloxi MS. Irene was born April 18, 1920 in Biloxi, MS and was a lifelong resident of D’Iberville, MS. During her life, in addition to being a loving wife and mother...
Lucille Green Saul
May 10, 2016
Lucille Green Saul, 95, resident of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 in Ocean Springs. She was born in Wayne County, MS, the daughter of William A. and Onie Collins Green and graduated from Beat Four High School and Jones County Jr. College. After graduation, she taught elementary school for one year and worked federal civil...
Joan Dahl
May 10, 2016
Joan Ann Dahl, age 69, died Monday, May 9, 2016. She was a waitress with Henrietta’s Restaurant in Ocean Springs, Mississippi until its closing. Joan was preceded in death by her husbands, Jerry Dahl Sr. and Freddie Dahl Sr.; and her parents, Paul and Lois Ann Morano. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Dahl and Beth (Nui Sr.) Lester;...
Christian James Bowman
May 9, 2016
Christian James Bowman, age 23, of D’Iberville passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. Christian was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast and attended D’Iberville High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was formerly employed in construction. Christian is preceded in death by his brother, David Bowman. He is survived by his...
Billy Wayne Johnson
May 8, 2016
Billy Wayne (Bill) Johnson died at home in hospice care in Gulfport, Mississippi on May 8, 2016 at the age of 91. Bill was born in 1925 in Sanford, FL, the son of Britton and Caroline Charlie Hudson Johnson. He was an active Boy Scout, and one of the first to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout in the state...
Wayne Lee Owen
May 8, 2016
Wayne Lee Owen, US Air Force Retired, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Biloxi, MS. He was 78. Wayne was born in Dayton, OH on July 15, 1937 and grew up in Detroit, MI. After graduating from high school in 1954, he joined the Air Force. He was nicknamed “Basic” because he was always on time and dedicated to...
Marisa Young
May 7, 2016
Marisa Young, 60, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a native of Mexico City, Mexico and had been a resident of the Sunplex Nursing Center in Ocean Springs for 10 years. Marisa was preceded in death by her husband, KC Young. She is survived by her parents, Douglas and Edith Young; her father-in-law, Kay Carroll...
Andrew Scott Demboski
May 7, 2016
Andrew Demboski, age 21, died Saturday, May 7, 2016 in Starkville, MS. Born in Alexandria, VA, he had been a resident of Ocean Springs from 2005 to 2013. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 2013 and had just finished his junior year at Mississippi State University in Starkville. Andrew was on the Dean’s List. He was a member...
William P. Lipscomb
May 6, 2016
William P. Lipscomb, Jr., 96, of Gulfport died Friday, May 6, 2016 in Gulfport. “Bill” or “Billie” as he was known, was born in New Orleans, LA on January 2, 1920 to William Pipes Lipscomb, Sr. and Emily Amanda Collins Lipscomb. Billie lived his first 15 years in New Orleans. The family moved to Vancleave in 1935 and resided at...
Brenda Dunkle
May 6, 2016
Brenda Dunkle, age 67, died Friday, May 6, 2016. She was a longtime resident of Vancleave. Brenda was formerly employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding as a welder for 25 years. She was a member of the V.F.W. of Gautier. Brenda attended Beaulen Church of Vancleave. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Dunkle; her son, Gerald Fonderen; and...
Jerry Wayne Johnson
May 5, 2016
Jerry Wayne Johnson, 56, of Gulfport died Thursday, May 5, 2016 in Gulfport. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence Buford “Buck” Yarbrough
May 5, 2016
L.B. “Buck” Yarbrough, 91, died peacefully on May 5, 2016. He was a career Naval Officer proudly serving our great nation in the US Navy from 1941- 1972, and was a veteran of WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. He went on to continue his love for the Navy with Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS where he retired....
Finley Brandt McCaughan
May 4, 2016
Finley Brandt McCaughan, age 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Private family graveside services are pending. Interment at Floral Hills Memorial Cemetery in Gulfport, MS will be officiated by Rev. Hart Clawson. Born on March 16, 1928 in Gulfport, MS, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Biloxi, a Mason, and a member of...
John Wescovich Charyak
May 3, 2016
John Wescovich Charyak, age 53, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2016. Services will be held at a later date. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi is in charge of arrangements.
Meno Joseph Stallone, Jr. U.S.A.F. Retired
May 3, 2016
Lt. Col. Meno Joseph Stallone, Jr., U.S.A.F., Retired was raised up on eagles’ wings, to rest in peace after a purposeful life well lived. He passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at the age of 85. Lt. Col. Stallone loved his family, his flying career and the privilege to be of service to his country. He...
Dennis G Arnold
May 3, 2016
Dennis G. Arnold, 77, of Gulfport Died Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Gulfport. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.
Joyce Mahr Longbine
May 2, 2016
Joyce Mahr Longbine died May 2, 2016 in Richmond, IN at the age of 101. Mrs. Longbine was born in Mobile, AL on December 2, 1914. The family moved to Biloxi, MS in 1924 where she grew up and graduated from Biloxi High School. At Biloxi High School, she was a member of the basketball, track and tennis teams and...
Elise Moran Smith
May 2, 2016
Elise Smith, age 88, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016. A longtime resident of Biloxi, MS, Elise was born to entrepreneur Edward Arbo Moran and home maker Mary Lamas Moran. She, along with her siblings, grew up in downtown Biloxi. In 1947, Elise married Navy Chief Signalman Thomas Peter Smith. Together they owned and ran the...
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