Obituaries
Rebecca L. Hand
Jun 28, 2025
Rebecca L. Hand, age 70, of Vancleave, left this earthly world on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Ms. Hand was born on November 16, 1954 to the late Louis and Virginia Wolff.
She attended Country School and Canton High school in Canton, SD. A 1972 graduate from Camas High School in Camas, Washington. She was a member of the 4-H club and a...
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell
Jun 28, 2025
Louella Jean Spivey "Tut" Jackson Rodwell, born on October 8, 1939, in Picayune, MS, departed this life on June 28, 2025, in Mobile, AL. A dedicated and compassionate soul, Louella devoted her career to serving others as a nursing assistant at the Biloxi VA, where she touched countless lives with her warmth and kindness.
She achieved her General Educational Development (GED)...
Joshua "Josh" William Fulbright
Jun 28, 2025
Joshua “Josh” William Fulbright died Saturday, June 28th, 2025 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Josh was born September 7th, 1978 in Helena, Montana; a son of William “Bill” Perkins and adopted by Charles Russell Fulbright and Loraine (Ronald) Vivian Fahling.
Josh graduated from Lakeview High School in Battle Creek Michigan in 1996. He worked at The Toasted Yolk in Biloxi, MS. Josh...
Janice Elaine Carter
Jun 28, 2025
Janice Elaine McKay Carter, fondly known as Nana and Maw Maw, was born on December 23, 1935 to James William McKay and Nannie Kinard Spence McKay in Winston County, Mississippi. She entered heaven on June 28, 2025 after a brief but valiant fight with cancer.
Janice was the only daughter and second child of six children with brothers Donald, Daniel, James,...
Jane Martha McLaurin Benward
Jun 27, 2025
Jane Martha Benward, age 96, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Martha was born on March 27, 1929, in MS to William and May McLaurin.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Free Will Missionary Baptist Church, 13122 Horseshoe Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Friends may visit one-hour prior to service. Interment...
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen
Jun 27, 2025
Hoa Thi Kim Nguyen, age 60, passed away on June 27, 2025, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was born on June 5, 1965 in Vietnam to Rot Van Nguyen and Lien Le Nguyen.
Her legacy will be honored through two prayer services held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Howard Avenue, located at 675 Howard Avenue, Biloxi, MS 39530. The first prayer service...
Norma Jean Thompson Seward
Jun 27, 2025
Norma Jean Thompson Seward, longtime resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2025 in Ocean Springs at the age of 89.
Norma Jean Thompson, the daughter of William and Marjorie Stevens Thompson, was born in Chappell, Nebraska on July 21, 1935. She later moved to Estancia Valley, New Mexico, where she spent her childhood. In Estancia,...
Steven J. Beech
Jun 26, 2025
Steven J. Beech, 62, of Pass Christian died Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Pass Christian.
Mr. Beech was born in Chicago, IL and had been a resident of Pass Christian for 36 years. He was affiliated with Quality Printing in Gulfport until his retirement. Printing and type setting was more than a job for Mr. Beech; it was his hobby.
Survivors include...
Rose Elaine Colegrove
Jun 26, 2025
Rose Elaine Dees Colegrove, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Rose was born January 30th, 1946, in Milford, MI to George Daniel and Goldie Phoebe Priestly Dees. She attended Milford High School in Milford, MI. Rose was a resident of Ocean Springs since 1970 and attended the Ocean Springs Church of...
Billy Murry Kuhn
Jun 26, 2025
Billy Murry “Butch” Kuhn passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the age of 65. Known for his big heart, quick wit, and deep love for music, Butch lived life with warmth, generosity, and a spirit that drew people to him wherever he went.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents, Jan Roderick and William M. Kuhn (Bill) and...
Donald "Don" G. Balius, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Donald "Don" G. Balius, 73, of Biloxi, MS, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Don was known for his big laugh, outgoing spirit, friendships and the love for his family.
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Don worked with his father, Donald Sr., and his brothers at the family’s welding business for over 50 years. As a skilled welder and fabricator,...
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Earl Brewer Wall, Jr, age 87, of Gulfport, Mississippi, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was a strong and loving father who modeled the care of his Heavenly Father well to his family.
Earl was born on November 1, 1937, in Osyka, Mississippi and was the oldest son of Earl “Brewer” Wall,...
Brently Harrell
Jun 26, 2025
Brently Harrell, 47, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Born on August 4, 1977, in Pascagoula, Mississippi, Brently lived a life marked by ambition, determination, and a deep commitment to those around him.
A proud graduate of Ocean Springs High School and the University of Mississippi, Brently carried his strong will and intelligence into every endeavor. In...
Beverly Ann Bindl
Jun 25, 2025
It is with deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly Ann Guidry Bindl, who died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease. She was 76 years old.
Born on January 25, 1949, Beverly was a woman of immense strength and a true caretaker at heart. She dedicated her...
Mike "Pop" Urbani
Jun 25, 2025
Mike “Pop” Urbani, 62 of Vancleave, MS died Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Moss Point, MS.
Mike was born on July 20, 1962 to his parents, Patricia Gamblin McElhenney and Larry Urbani in San Francisco, CA. He attended and graduated from Vancleave High School and did go to MS Gulf Coast MS in Gautier. Mike was baptized and found and was...
Buster Charles Taylor
Jun 25, 2025
Buster Charles Taylor, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Gautier, MS, with his wife and stepson at his side.
Mr. Taylor was born in Newport Beach, CA, on November 21, 1929. He graduated from Pierce Junior College in Los Angeles with an AA degree. Mr. Taylor proudly served in the U.S. Navy from...
Beatrice Mae "Granny" Vermeulen
Jun 25, 2025
Beatrice Mae Vermeulen, known as Bea or possibly more often "Granny", passed away on June 25, 2025. She was born on May 1st, 1945 to Ben and Hazel Blunk, who worked a farm in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was one of thirteen children. She is survived by her husband, Bill; her children, Donna, Jim and Allen; her grandchildren, James, Tré, Kegan...
Oliver Thomas "Peanut" Collier
Jun 25, 2025
Oliver Thomas “Peanut” Collier, age 81, of Biloxi, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Oliver was born and raised in southern Mobile County, AL and lived in Biloxi, MS for most of his adult life. He was the fifth of thirteen children born to Arthur and Dorothy Collier. Despite completing...
Mary Bankston
Jun 24, 2025
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7.
With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Bankston on June 23, 2025 in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Born September 11, 1931, in Jones County Mississippi, Mary Bankston was a young avid reader. Mary would hide from her sister Doris in...
Davona "Dee" Ayn Dougherty Mitchell
Jun 24, 2025
Davona “Dee” Ayn Dougherty Mitchell, born September 20, 1965 in Harrisburg, PA, joined her Heavenly Father surrounded by family on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Dee spent her early years in Harrisburg, PA, Mobile, AL, Brindisi, Italy, Ocean Springs, MS and Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Vancleave High School as the class valedictorian. Dee attended The University of Southern Mississippi receiving her...
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