Obituaries

Robert Wayne Bakker

Robert Wayne Bakker

Sep 21, 2015

Robert Wayne Bakker, 62, died September 21, 2015, longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his father, Johan Bakker; sister, Rose Manning; brother, Danny Bakker. Robert is survived by his mother, Cecile Wieck Bakker, sister, Sandra Davis and brother, JohnnyBakker. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the D’Iberville Seniors Center, 10450 Lamey...

Earl "Bob" Twigg

Earl "Bob" Twigg

Sep 21, 2015

Earl “Bob” Twigg, age 85, of Gulfport died Monday, September 21, 2015 in Gulfport. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland. He was retired after 27 years from Keesler Air Force Base and was a member of the Masons, Shriners, Scottish Rites and the Polish Star # 154 Masonic Lodge in Handsboro. He was preceded in death by second wife, Janet...

Theda "TeTe" Demoruelle Patronas

Theda "TeTe" Demoruelle Patronas

Sep 21, 2015

Theda “TeTe” Demoruelle Patronas passed away peacefully at Ochshner Medical Center in Kenner, LA on September 21, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1937 and was a lifelong resident of The Mississippi Gulf Coast. She worked at Buena Vista Hotel, The Commissary on Keesler Air Force Base, and her most recent employment was Walmart...

Robert W. "Packer" Bakker

Robert W. "Packer" Bakker

Sep 21, 2015

Robert W. “Packer” Bakker, 62, died Monday, September 21, 2015. He was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast and member of ASGARD. Robert is preceded in death by his father, Johan Bakker, sister, Rose Manning and brother, Danny Bakker. He is survived by his mother, Cecile Wieck Bakker; sister, Sandra Davis and brother, Johnny Bakker. Graveside services will be...

Gregory Joseph Steiner

Gregory Joseph Steiner

Sep 20, 2015

Gregory Joseph Steiner, 68, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2015 at his home in Saucier, MS with his loving wife of 49 years Mary Ruth Steiner (Brinkman) by his side. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Rd. in Gulfport. Graveside service will follow at 2:15 p.m....

(Ret) Roger Gordon Bush

(Ret) Roger Gordon Bush

Sep 20, 2015

Col. [Ret.] Roger Gordon Bush, USAF 1935-2015 Gulfport Colonel [Ret.] Roger Gordon Bush, age 79, passed peacefully in his sleep on the morning of September 20, 2015. He is preceded in death by his parents, Octa and Jerry Bush, and his first wife, Suzanne Garner Bush. Roger was born in East St. Louis, IL, on December 9, 1935. He graduated...

John E. "Sonny" Balius

John E. "Sonny" Balius

Sep 20, 2015

Sonny Balius, 73, passed away September 20, 2015, with both of his daughters at his bedside. Sonny was born in Biloxi, MS. He was a retired welder and a member of the United Plumber & Pipefitters Association. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #6 where he held position of Commander and the American Veterans Post #13...

Dominic John Palmere

Dominic John Palmere

Sep 19, 2015

Dominic John Palmere stepped into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born on December 20, 1929, in Ravena, New York of immigrant Italian parents, he was a proud first-generation American. He served the country he loved by joining the Air Force during the Korean War, and always kept an American flag...

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny

Sep 19, 2015

Carolyn Elizabeth Penny, 80, of Gulfport, MS, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Gulfport. Mrs. Penny was a resident of Gulfport since 1968. She was a homemaker and a great mother. Mrs. Penny was of the Lutheran Faith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley James Penny; and her sister, Janet. Mrs. Penny’s survivors include her daughter,...

Donald C. Ganzy

Donald C. Ganzy

Sep 19, 2015

Donald C. Ganzy, 53, of Gulfport, MS passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Gulfport. Mr. Ganzy was a resident of Gulfport since 1990. He was an assistant chef at Boomtown Casino and he had a passion for building model cars. Mr. Ganzy was a loving father, brother and son who will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death...

Lavelle Mikolacjyck

Lavelle Mikolacjyck

Sep 18, 2015

Lavelle Mikolacjyck, 78, died September 18, 2015. She was born in Big Spring, TX and re-cently lived in Orange County, CA with her family. Lavelle worked 20 years for the Military Base Exchange in Biloxi. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Costa Mesa, CA and was very active. Lavelle enjoyed socializing with her friends at the...

William Foster Wolford

William Foster Wolford

Sep 17, 2015

William Foster Wolford, 61, died Thursday, September 17, 2015 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport (228 865-0090).

Jimmie H Howell

Jimmie H Howell

Sep 15, 2015

Jimmie H. Howell, Jr., 60, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport. (228 865-0090) Jimmie H. Howell, J

Pamela Marie Bare

Pamela Marie Bare

Sep 15, 2015

Pamela Bare, age 64, died Tuesday, September 5, 2015 in Gulfport. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

David Lee Hetrick

David Lee Hetrick

Sep 14, 2015

David Lee Hetrick died on September 14, 2015 in Lesparre France. A memorial service will be Held Tuesday, September 29, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th Street, Gulfport

David Lee Hetrick

David Lee Hetrick

Sep 14, 2015

David Lee Hetrick was born in Cherry Point, NC, the son of Oakley Hetrick Jr. and Helen Hill Hetrick. David died on September 14, 2015 in Lesparre, France following a long illness with cancer. David is survived by his wife Eliane of Lesparre, France; his mother, Dr. Helen Hetrick Graham and her husband, Dr. Edwin Graham of Gulfport; and two...

Rodney Bruce Dolson

Rodney Bruce Dolson

Sep 14, 2015

Rodney Bruce Dolson, age 79, of Biloxi passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Rodney was a native of Chicago and had been a resident of the Gulf Coast for many years. He was a Retired United States Airforce Veteran and had been assigned to the National Honor Guard. He was a member of the Magnolia Masonic Lodge No. 120 in...

Brian Christopher Applewhite

Brian Christopher Applewhite

Sep 12, 2015

Brian Christopher Applewhite, 35, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Brian was known for his kindness and his gentle spirit with a huge heart that was always full of love. He was a 1999 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Langlinais; and his...

Margaret Cardon Wessler

Margaret Cardon Wessler

Sep 12, 2015

Margaret Cardon Wessler’s gracious, intelligent, loving life ended on September 12, 2015 at her home in Gulfport. She was born on October 18, 1915 to Leah Ivins and Philip Vincent Cardon in Washington, D.C. She graduated from Utah State University where she received a Bachelors Degree and from the Columbia School of Social Work with a Masters Degree. She worked...

Steven Patrick McCarthy

Steven Patrick McCarthy

Sep 11, 2015

Steven McCarthy, 30, of Ocean Springs, MS, left this world too soon on Friday, September 11, 2015. He was a kind individual with compassion for all he knew. He was fun and had a soul like no other. He was a loving father, son, grandson, uncle and nephew. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Betty Bateman....