Obituaries
Lynn Patterson
Apr 4, 2016
Thomas Lynn Patterson passed away on Monday, April 4th, 2016, surrounded by his family in Biloxi, MS. He was born January 6th, 1945 in Pascagoula, MS, and was a life-long resident of Biloxi. He was known as “Lynn” by his family and friends. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1962 and was recruited by legendary Alabama football coach Paul...
Jenna Leigh Robinson
Apr 4, 2016
Jenna Leigh Robinson, age 17, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016. She was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on February 22, 1999. Jenna and her two sisters were raised by devoted, loving parents Paul and Toinette Robinson, who instilled in their children the values of honesty, hard work, and initiative. Jenna’s life reflected her love of the preforming arts...
James "Jimmy" Ernest Kohlhepp
Apr 3, 2016
James "Jimmy" Ernest Kohlhepp, Jr. was a free- spirited, lifelong Biloxi native. His closest friends called him "Jimbo." He was born on August 3, 1966 at Keesler Air Force Base Hospital in Biloxi. He went on to Glory on Sunday, April 3, 2016. Jimmy died of heart failure at his Biloxi home, where he resided with his dear friends, Norm...
Thelma Cleveland Wilson
Apr 3, 2016
Mrs. Thelma Cleveland Wilson, age 83, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Gulfport, MS. Mrs. Wilson was a resident of the coast since 1962. She was employed for many years and retired from the Keesler Main Exchange. She was an avid follower of sports, her favorites being the Atlanta Braves, New Orleans Saints, Biloxi High...
Salvadore J. "Penue" Taranto
Apr 3, 2016
Salvadore J. “Penue” Taranto, 78, lifelong resident of Biloxi, passed away on April 3, 2016 in Ocean Springs. He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. Mr. Taranto had a long battle with COPD but never lost his zest for life. His confinement was made easier with the love and support of his family and friends, especially his...
Martha Faulk Davis
Apr 3, 2016
Ms. Martha Faulk Davis, age 63, of Vancleave, MS, passed away peacefully in the presence of her children. Martha was a lifelong resident of Vancleave and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for over 30 years. She was very active in her community and in numerous civic organizations. She will be known for her great personality and fun loving spirit....
William "Bill" N. Pittman
Apr 1, 2016
William “Bill” N. Pittman, age 95, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. Mr. Pittman was a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast for many years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force having joined in 1941. He served with CBI Theater 10th AF 80th Fighter group during World War II and during the Korean War and various...
Larry Eugene Johnson
Apr 1, 2016
Mr. Larry Eugene Johnson, Sr., age 76, of Biloxi passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016. Mr. Johnson was born in Morgantown, MS and was a longtime resident of MS Gulf Coast. He retired as Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is preceded...
Carolyn Ann May Collins
Apr 1, 2016
Carolyn Ann May Collins, age 71, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016. She was born in El Dorado, AR and was a longtime resident of Biloxi, MS. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Bessie Culpepper May; husband, James Collins; two daughters, Kaylyn and Tommie; two brothers, James May and Ronnie May; and sister, Wanda Richardson....
Dixie Plummer Schankin
Mar 31, 2016
Dixie Plummer Schankin, age 79, of Gulfport died Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Gulfport. She was born in Long Beach and was a resident of the Coast for most of her life. She was a member of Coalville United Methodist Church and attended Mississippi City United Methodist Church. She retired from Plummer Realty and was the former owner of Classic...
Louise Palmer Rairigh
Mar 30, 2016
Louise Rairigh passed on to her eternal life on March 30, 2016, with her family close at hand. Louise was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, camping, dancing and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rairigh; her parents, Pauline and Walter Palmer; her brother, Lawrence Palmer; and her sister, Corrine Abbott....
Patricia "Pat" M. Richardson
Mar 30, 2016
Patricia “Pat” M. Richardson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was born February 20, 1936 in Biloxi to Joe and Ethel Murray. Although she resided in Ocean Springs for 52 years, she was always a Biloxi girl. She worked for the City of Biloxi for 40 years in several areas, but retired as the Court...
Cliff Stephen Allyn
Mar 30, 2016
Cliff Stephen Allyn, age 16, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to visit from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Please check back for full obituary.
Cliff Stephen Allyn
Mar 30, 2016
Cliff Stephen Allyn, 16, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Vancleave. Cliff was truly a good natured, respectful and sweet boy who loved to joke around and make others laugh. When he smiled at others, they couldn’t help but smile back. Cliff was a resident of Vancleave, MS and a member of the Church of...
Shirley "Ann" Wilson
Mar 30, 2016
Shirley “Ann” Wilson Shirley “Ann” Wilson was born in Phenix City, Alabama, native of Pensacola, Florida. She died in Ocean Springs on March 30, 2016 at age 79. A resident of the Villa Maria for the last thirteen years where she enjoyed her view of the Gulf. She was passionate about the time she spent working at the Baptist Hospital...
Shirley Mae Sessions Hobbs
Mar 29, 2016
Shirley Mae Sessions Hobbs passed away peacefully at home in Gulfport, Mississippi, on March 29, 2016, at the age of 82. Shirley is remembered with love by her devoted husband of 63 years, Norman T. Hobbs; her children: Pamela Tomasovsky, Robert Hobbs, Rhonda Hobbs, Sandra (Joey) Williams, and Steven (Beverly) Hobbs; her sisters: Aratha Oliver, Norma Sessions, Willa Dean Holsomback,...
Peggy Reinike Parker
Mar 29, 2016
Peggy Reinike Parker, age 79, passed peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 29, 2016 with her grandson by her side. Peggy was born in Long Beach, Ms and graduated from Long Beach High School in 1954. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Albertha Reinike; her beloved husband of over 44 years, Donnie Parker; sisters, Alma Rose, Emily...
Susan L. Parker
Mar 29, 2016
Mrs. Susan L. Parker, age 83, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Parker was a longtime resident of the coast. She was a devoted wife and loving mother with a contagious laugh and an insatiable appetite for life. She is preceded in death by her parents Ella Mae and Thomas Daniel...
Vicki Ann Eichelberger
Mar 28, 2016
Vicki Ann Eichelberger passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on March 28, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary (Gordon) Carver and Vernon Sharp; her son,Dereck Lee Eichelberger; and a sister, Verna Conley. Vicki is survived by her son, Jeremy (Sheree) Sharp; brothers, Gary Sharp, Earl Sharp and Jimmie Sharp; and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Edwards
Mar 27, 2016
Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Edwards, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Ocean Springs. Betty was a native of Bonne Terre, MO and lived on the coast most of her life. She began the deaf ministry at Ocean Springs Baptist Church many years ago and continued it all her life. Her voice was in...
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