Feb 27, 2016

John Leo Callahan, Jr., Jack or Jackie to family and friends, passed away Sat, Feb 27, 2016, at age 89 – just 6 days shy of his 90th birthday. He was born Mar 3, 1926 in Boston, MA, to John Leo Callahan, Sr. and Irene Matilda Davis Callahan. Jackie was married to Mary Frances “Mimi” Dunlap Callahan for 67 years...

Feb 27, 2016

Charles M. “Morris” Johnson, Jr. entered eternal life on February 27, 2016. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. Following high school, Morris enlisted in the United States Navy. After an honorable discharge from distinguished service on the aircraft carrier, USS Intrepid, Morris worked for Union Carbide Corporation in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Morris and...

Feb 27, 2016

Henry Austin Russell, age 64, died Saturday, February 27, 2016. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a 10:00 am funeral service on Friday, March 4, 2016 all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

Feb 26, 2016

Carol Carnley Moe, 77, of Vancleave passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family. Carol was born February 2, 1939 in George County to John and Tessola Carnley. She was the youngest of six children. Raised in Ocean Springs and a longtime resident of Vancleave. Carol was always surrounded by her family and friends. People were...

Feb 25, 2016

Deborah “Debbie” Sullivan, 43, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in Gulfport. Debbie lived in Fort Stockton, Texas where she graduated from Fort Stockton High School in 1991. In 1993 Debbie moved to the Gulf Coast and fell in love with the area. She made the Gulf Coast her home. Debbie was a loving granddaughter,...

Feb 24, 2016

Joseph A. Brejcak, 29, died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Pennsylvania and was a resident of Vancleave, MS. Joseph graduated from St. Martin High School in 2004. He was employed at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Joseph was a Christian. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Brejcak; grandfather, Andrew...

Feb 24, 2016

MSgt. Ronald Parol, 87, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on February 24, 2016 in Gulfport. Ronald retired after 30 years of service with the United States Army, was a member the Order of the Elks Club in Biloxi and enjoyed golf. He is survived by his wife, Dorothea Parol; children, Ralph and Susan Parol; Diane and Tom Jones; grandchildren, Sean...

Feb 24, 2016

Virginia Shelton, 95, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Mrs. Shelton has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1959. She was a loving wife and mother who was devoted to her family. Mrs. Shelton was known for her hospitality and everyone who visited never went away hungry. She is preceded...

Feb 24, 2016

Robin Cynthia Stewart, 51, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in Gulfport. Robin was a native and lifelong resident of the coast and a member of Crossroads Church of the Nazarene. She was former manager of the Ocean Springs Walmart Deli and former owner of Robin’s Deli in Gautier. She is preceded in death by...

Feb 23, 2016

John Erkki Enroth, age 71, of Gulfport died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 in Gulfport. He was a loving husband and father. He had a career of thirty eight years as a General Contractor and built many houses on the Coast with his brothers E.A. and Thomas. He was a member of Gulfport Holiness Church. Mr. Enroth was preceded in death...

Feb 23, 2016

Mr. James L. Sanders, age 89, of D'Iberville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016. Graveside service will be held at the Biloxi National Cemetery on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. The Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 22, 2016

Dennis D. Dauro, Jr, age 67 died Monday, February 22, 2016 in Long Beach. He was born in Gulfport and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach. He was the retired owner of Dauro’s Collision in Long Beach. Dennis was a people person with a big heart...

Feb 21, 2016

Patricia McGehee Walden, 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 in Biloxi. She was a native of Louisiana and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 20 years. A graduate of LSU and UCLA, Patricia was a retired counselor and a devoted homemaker. She was an avid reader and had a perpetual...

Feb 21, 2016

Ruth Virginia Jackson, age 70 of Saucier, MS passed away Sunday, February 21. She was born in Rutledge, AL and a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over fifty years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Irby Braxton Rodgers and Lizzie Merl Crittendon ; husband, Louis Wayne Jackson; son, David Wayne Jackson and his first wife Robin...

Feb 20, 2016

Alfred “Al” Hise died at the age of 82 on Saturday, February 20th, in Biloxi, MS. He was attended by family and his passing was cradled in loving peace. He is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Margaret Belle (Adams) Hise; sisters, Georgia Calton, of St. Louis, Missouri, Janet Pierce, Evita Rowland, and Theresa Smith; brothers, J.T....

Feb 19, 2016

Kamaal T. Latimore, 19, of Ocean Springs, MS was called home on Friday, February 19, 2016. Kamaal was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs and attended the Jackson County Exceptional School. He was a kind and loveable young man who enjoyed listening to Jazz and Classical Music. Kamaal’s survivors include his parents, Bryant and Leticia Ausmer; his sisters, Jazmyn Latimore...

Feb 19, 2016

Feb 18, 2016

Edward H. Murrell, Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was a career educator, a master gardener, an avid fisherman and hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Edward Murrell; two sisters, Judy Vallia and Ruth Waltman; two brothers Roger...

Feb 17, 2016

Clara Louise "Cat" Finkley, age 67, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. She was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. She was formerly employed at Keesler Air Force Base in housekeeping. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Emma Finkley; sisters, Runella Coleman and Rebecca Finkley; and brothers, Ernest Finkley and Alexander...

Feb 17, 2016

Mr. Clark went to his eternal reward Wednesday, February 17, 2016, he was 80 years old. Mr. Clark was preceded in death by his mother Effie (Avant) Clark and his father Charly Chapman Clark of Mars Hill, MS. Mr. Clark had a long and successful career serving his country in the Air Force for 31 years of active and reserve,...