Obituaries

Joseph N. "Joe"  Werther

Joseph N. "Joe" Werther

Apr 17, 2016

Mr. Joseph N. "Joe" Werther, age 79, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2016, in Moss Point. Survivors include his wife, Ann Werther, two daughters, Janine (Ricky) Danby and Jennifer (Allen) McAvoy, son, Joe Werther, two granddaughters, Emily McAvoy and Carly Danby, sister, Gail (Saul) Silverman and brother, Kenneth (Fran) Werther. A memorial service will be held...

Billy Joseph Buck

Billy Joseph Buck

Apr 17, 2016

Billy Joseph Buck, 69, of Pass Christian died Sunday, April 17, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Riverside, AL and had been a resident of Pass Christian since 2005. He was a self- employed roofer and he was Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene Buck; two brothers, Arpa and Clarence; and two sisters,...

James  R. "Jimmy"  Byrne

James R. "Jimmy" Byrne

Apr 17, 2016

“I’m not giving up!!!” These are the words of James R. “Jimmy” Byrne, Jr. that will ever ring in the minds of his family and friends who knew him best. Words of inspiration to “Live by”. Jimmy was born on October 29, 1960 in Biloxi, Mississippi and went home to be with our Lord on April 17, 2016 after a...

Charles  E. "Buddy" Johnson

Charles E. "Buddy" Johnson

Apr 17, 2016

On Sunday, April 17, 2016, U.S.C.G. Captain Charles E. “Buddy” Johnson, age 57, went home to be with his heavenly father after a lengthy illness. Mr. Johnson was a resident of Lumberton, MS. He worked as a United States Coast Guard Certified Captain in the offshore industry for 30 plus years until he was forced to retire due to his...

James R. Goss

James R. Goss

Apr 16, 2016

James R. Goss, 87, of Wiggins, MS passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Wiggins. Mr. Goss was a native of Sebastpol, MS and longtime resident of the Coast. He was an automotive mechanic and formerly employed at Pine Island Golf Club. Mr. Goss was a Christian and formerly attended Victory Worship Center. He is preceded in death by...

James Banell Long

James Banell Long

Apr 16, 2016

James Banell Long, age 73, of Gulfport died Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Biloxi. He was born in Oxford, MS and had been a resident of the Coast for about 50 years. He was a retired building contractor and a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Long is survived by his wife, Jane C. Long;...

Allen Wayne Preston

Allen Wayne Preston

Apr 15, 2016

Allen Wayne Preston, age 71, of Saucier died Friday, April 15, 2016 in Gulfport. He was born in Success and was a lifelong resident of Harrison County. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School. He was Baptist and was the owner of Preston’s TV and Appliance Repair in Gulfport. He was an avid Saints fan and enjoyed wade fishing...

Zula Marie Loper

Zula Marie Loper

Apr 15, 2016

Zula Marie Loper, 82, of Perkinston, MS, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 in Wiggins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Roland Smith; and her step-son, Morris Nelson Loper. Mrs. Loper’s survivors include her husband, Joseph Nelson Loper; 3 sisters; 3 brothers; 2 daughters; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Private services will be held at...

Allen  W.  Preston

Allen W. Preston

Apr 15, 2016

Allen W. Preston, 71, of Saucier died Friday, April 15, 2016 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport.

Michael  Anthony Hebert

Michael Anthony Hebert

Apr 15, 2016

Michael Anthony Hebert III, 22 days old, passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. Survivors include his parents, Elizabeth Forehand and Michael Hebert, Jr of Biloxi, MS; sister, Aubree Forehand of Biloxi, MS; grandparents, Penny Nelson and Allen Nelson of Vancleave, MS and Michael Hebert Sr. of Gautier MS; great grandparents, Cleo Broussard and Charles Broussard Sr. of Vancleave MS; aunts...

Merilys Elaine Caddell

Merilys Elaine Caddell

Apr 14, 2016

Merilys Elaine Caddell, 87, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Houston, TX. Mrs. Caddell was born in Wilmot, SD. She was a former longtime resident of Vancleave, MS and a resident of Houston, TX for one year. Mrs. Caddell was a former cafeteria worker at Vancleave Schools. She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Mary Jane Heald Walley

Mary Jane Heald Walley

Apr 14, 2016

Mary Jane Heald Walley, 74, of Long Beach died Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home 15th Street, Gulfport.

Dony J. Wicker

Dony J. Wicker

Apr 14, 2016

Dony J. Wicker, 74, of Biloxi died Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O’Neal Road, Gulfport.

Mary Jane Heald Walley

Mary Jane Heald Walley

Apr 14, 2016

Mary Jane Heald Walley of Long Beach, MS, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at the age of 74. She had worked as a registered nurse in Vicksburg and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for over thirty years in intensive care and hospice, providing strength, comfort, and crocheted cuddleables for co-workers, patients, and their families right up until the...

Ivery A. Tillman, Jr.

Ivery A. Tillman, Jr.

Apr 13, 2016

Mr. Ivery A. Tillman Jr. 62 was born February 8, 1954 in New Orleans, LA and departed on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Gulfport, MS. Ivery was preceded in death by his father Ivery A. Tillman Sr.; grandparents Carl (Sweet Daddy) Harris Sr. and Luecresah (Sweet Mama) Harris. He leaves to cherish his memories with his loving mother Deloris C....

Kenneth  R Jones

Kenneth R Jones

Apr 13, 2016

Kenneth R. Jones went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born in Utica, MS on April 14, 1944, and graduated from Forest Hill High School. Kenneth lived most of his adult life in Terry, MS. He loved life, the outdoors, and most of all his family and horses. Kenneth was a retired horse...

Gloria Myrick Fore

Gloria Myrick Fore

Apr 13, 2016

Gloria Myrick Fore, age 84, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. She was affectionately known to many as “Ms. Glo”. She was born in Petal, MS and moved to Gulfport after her marriage to Bill. Gloria worked at Sears (downtown and Edgewater Mall) for 37 years. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteer work...

Geraldiine Webster

Geraldiine Webster

Apr 12, 2016

Geraldine Webster, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016. She was retired from Keesler Air Force Base after many years as a Training Technician in Student Accounting. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy R. Webster; mother, Estelle Grantham and father, Leslie Grantham. She is survived by her daughters, Susann Harris and Roxann (Jerry) Layton; grandchildren: Amber (Kenny)...

Joivan Kitchen, USAF Retired

Joivan Kitchen, USAF Retired

Apr 12, 2016

SMSgt Joivan Kitchen of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. SMSgt Kitchen was born on July 28, 1920 in Buckline, Missouri. He is preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Vina Kitchen; and his sisters and brothers, George Dale, Guy, Goldie, Mildred, Junior and Sylvia. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Alma; his...

Anthony  Gerard  Skrmetti

Anthony Gerard Skrmetti

Apr 11, 2016

Mr. Anthony Gerard Skrmetti, age 63, of Biloxi passed away Monday, April 11, 2016, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Skrmetti was a native resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a lifelong member of Blessed Seelos Catholic Church. He was a self-employed contractor and former shrimper. He had a passion...