Obituaries
Judith A. Franklin
Jul 21, 2015
Judith Ann Shumaker Franklin died in her home on July 21, 2015 in Biloxi, MS. Peacefully in the arms of her daughter Angela, surrounded by her loving family, she was 69. Ms. Franklin was born on March 13, 1946 in New Bethlehem, PA. to her parents, Vaida Ross Miller and Theron Oscar Shumaker. Ms. Franklin was an outstanding woman who...
Patricia Janene Ramos
Jul 21, 2015
Patricia Janene Ramos or Janene to those who knew and loved her, age 60, of Vancleave, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in Vancleave. Janene loved animals, gardening, doll making and crafting; but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and family. Janene is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Julia Massey. She leaves...
James A. Tate
Jul 20, 2015
James A. Tate, age 68, passed away July 20th at home. James was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned several medals, including Navy Commendation Medal with Combat “V” and the Purple Heart. James was treated for and in remission of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a service connected illness resulting from his exposure to Agent Orange. “Absent from the body...
Karen Hoda Koenenn
Jul 19, 2015
Karen Koenenn, 67, of Kiln, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman R. Hoda and Martha Chandler Hoda, and her sister, Yvonne Hoda Nugent. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Donald Koenenn, daughter, Donna Lee-Battaglia (Stacey), three grandchildren, Jonathan Lee, Makayla Lee and Emilee Battaglia, all of Kiln, her...
Dorothy "Dot" Adair Martinolich Collins
Jul 19, 2015
Dorothy Adair Martinolich “Dot” Collins died peacefully at her home on July 19, 2015. Dorothy was born in Handsboro to Joseph Dominic Martinolich and Inez Delmas Martinolich and was a proud graduate of the Gulfport High School Class of 1943. Dorothy’s first and most important vocation was as a wife to Joseph, her husband of 66 years, and as a...
Velma Fay Blomberg
Jul 19, 2015
Mrs. Velma Fay Blomberg, was called home to eternal rest on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Her life of 77 years was a living example of what it means to be a devoted wife, loving mother and Maw Maw. Fay was a native Biloxian born November 10, 1937. She attended public school in Biloxi where she graduated from Biloxi Senior High...
Judy Claire Galle Seymour
Jul 18, 2015
Judy Claire Galle Seymour born August 1, 1952 in Biloxi, MS went home to join her Heavenly Father on July 18, 2015. Loved by all who knew her, Judy will be remembered for her never ending positive outlook on life, her incredible grace and strength, her devout Faith in God and her immense love for her family and friends; most...
Patsy Elaine Williams
Jul 18, 2015
Ms. Patsy Elaine Williams died peacefully after a long battle with cancer in her home on July 18, 2015 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi at the age of 63. Patsy was born on June 13, 1952 in Columbia MS to Mack (Pat) Patterson and Hilda Yvonne Patterson. She graduated from Eastwood High School in El Paso, Texas and attended college at...
Printus Durham
Jul 16, 2015
Printus Durham, age 78, died Thursday, July 16, 2015. Printus was an U.S. Army Veteran of Korea. He was the former owner and operator of Durham Tree Service and of the Protestant faith. He is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Durham; and parents, Willy and Goldie Bittinger Durham. Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Carmony (John Reeder); son, Printus...
Randall Steven Pocklington
Jul 16, 2015
Randall Steven Pocklington, age 62, died in Biloxi on July 16, 2015. Randall was born in St Cloud, MN on December 31, 1952. He was a Staff Sgt in the U.S. Army and retired from the VA Medical Center as a Nursing Assistant. He enjoyed storytelling and making people laugh, fishing, history (Civil War), making wine and beer and living...
Georgiana "Peggy" Dorsey
Jul 16, 2015
Georgiana “Peggy” Dorsey was called home to be with the Lord peacefully on July 16, 2015. Peggy was born and raised in New Orleans but was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs, MS. She loved to cook and spent a lifetime making it her business that nobody left her house hungry. Peggy is preceded in death by her loving husband...
Damian James Simpson
Jul 15, 2015
Infant Damian James Simpson, Visitation Wednesday, July 29, 2015, BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'NEAL RD. 10:30-11:00 A.M. Service 11:00 A.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel.
Janice Lee Bullock
Jul 15, 2015
Janice Lee Bullock, 61, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Janice was a proud mother and grandmother and devoted sister, aunt, and cousin. She greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing slot machines and gaming in her spare time. Janice loved her family more than anything, had a...
Lee Arthur Huffstickler
Jul 14, 2015
Lee Arthur Huffstickler, 54, beloved father, adored PawPaw, brother and friend to many, passed from this life Tuesday July 14, 2015. Lee was preceded in death by his parents Abe and Maria Huffstickler and beloved Aunt Ruby O'Neal. Left to cherish his memory and hold forever in their hearts are daughters Ashlyn Huffstickler (Winston) and Nicole Huffstickler; granddaughters Skyla Grace...
James N. Freeman
Jul 13, 2015
James N. Freeman, 79, a longtime resident of Ocean Springs, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. James was a proud Veteran, retiring honorably, after 21 years of service with the United States Air Force, followed by his retirement from Ingalls. James loved his family more than anything, had a wonderful sense of humor, truly enjoyed living on the Gulf Coast...
Pauline Elizabeth "Penny" Caldwell
Jul 13, 2015
Mrs. Caldwell, 95, of Ocean Springs, joined her husband in the presence of her Lord on Monday, July 13, 2015. Penny was a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1958. She was employed with Gollott and Sons Transfer and Storage for 26 years. Penny was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was totally devoted to her family. She was...
Anna Mae Baldwin
Jul 13, 2015
Mrs. Anna Mae Baldwin, 86, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 in Gautier. Mrs. Baldwin had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast since 1978. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dempsey Baldwin, a retired U. S. Air Force Veteran of WW II, Korea and Vietnam; her daughter,...
Peggy Joyce Kennedy Kelly
Jul 12, 2015
Peggy Joyce Kennedy Kelly, age 74, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Mrs. Kelly was a native of Copiah County, MS and a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. She was the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett N. Kelly. Survivors include...
William "Bill" W. Parker
Jul 12, 2015
William W. “Bill” Parker, 69, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Bill retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He then provided for his family driving semi-trucks. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Bill and his wife, Shirley were members of Wade Baptist Church, where they both...
Martha Bennett Cretin
Jul 11, 2015
Martha Bennett Cretin passed away July 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Martha’s husband of 66 years, Louis Cretin predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by her children; Barbara (Cullen) Barbier of Miami, Steve (Ann) Cretin of Nashville, Cindy (Roy) Williams of Ballwin, MO and Marcia (Darryll) Barksdale of Ocean Springs, her sister, Pat Rehm of Jeffersonville,...
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