Obituaries

Penelope "Penny"  Law

Penelope "Penny" Law

Feb 11, 2015

Penelope “Penny” Blair Hillyer Law passed on to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Penny was the loving wife of Dr. Victor J. Law for 43 years and is survived by him; their sons, Preston and Haywood (Sandy); their daughter, Victoria (Vicki); their daughter-in-law, Josephine; her brother, Carter Sinclair (Pat) Hillyer; and two grandchildren, Blake and CeCe. Penny...

Ann Lang Riette

Ann Lang Riette

Feb 10, 2015

Pass Christian Ann Lang Riette, age 60, went on to glory Tuesday February 10, 2015 in Gulfport. She was a life-long resident of Pass Christian. She graduated from Pass Christian High School in 1972 and then from Mississippi State University. She served the public education system as an elementary school librarian and teacher for nearly two decades. She took great...

Marjorie Frances Hodges

Marjorie Frances Hodges

Feb 9, 2015

Marjorie Frances Hodges passed away peacefully on February 9, 2015 at the age of 94. She was born on December 13, 1920, the oldest of four children to William G. and Frances Greer Moulton in White Hall, IL. She lost her father to an accident at the age of nine. Her mother became a beautician and worked in her home...

Dorothy Jane Koon

Dorothy Jane Koon

Feb 8, 2015

Dorothy Jane Koon, 85, died Sunday, February 8, 2015. She was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. Dorothy was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Biloxi. She retired from Ingall’s Shipbuilding after a long period. Dorothy like to watch T.V., work crossword puzzles and like to crab. She was preceded in death by her late...

Jerry G. Olague

Jerry G. Olague

Feb 8, 2015

Jerry G. Olague, a longtime resident of Biloxi, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the age of 72 after a sudden illness. Jerry was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Josephine and Guadalupe Olague. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School where he competed in pole-vaulting. A wonderful dancer, Jerry taught ballroom dance at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio with...

Charles F. Dill

Charles F. Dill

Feb 8, 2015

Charles F. Dill, age 79, of Saucier died Sunday February 8, 2015 in New Orleans. He was born in Jasper, AL and had been a resident of Saucier since 1974. He was retired as MSgt with the U.S. Air Force and following retirement was an aircraft and small engine mechanic. He was a Mason, a member of J. L. Power...

Patricia  Blair

Patricia Blair

Feb 7, 2015

Patricia Blair, 48, died Sat., Feb. 7, 2015 in Gulfport. Private service. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, O'Neal Rd. Gulfport, in charge. 228-831-2322

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin

Feb 7, 2015

Jo Ellen Rogers Irwin, 73, of Vancleave, MS died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in Pascagoula, MS. Jo Ellen was a native of Jackson County, MS. She retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding and was a member of First Baptist Church Vancleave where she was very involved in church activities. Jo Ellen worked for many years at Vancleave Video and she also served...

Elizabeth  "Betty" Desporte

Elizabeth "Betty" Desporte

Feb 7, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Desporte, age 82, went to glory Saturday, February 7, 2015. Betty was born in San Diego, CA and moved to the Gulf Coast after her husband left the Navy in 1952. After raising 5 children, she joined her husband in his family’s business, Avenue Bake Shop on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. She led a very active life and...

Jane  Elizbeth Hamaker

Jane Elizbeth Hamaker

Feb 7, 2015

Jane Elizbeth Hamaker, age 79, of Ocean Springs, formerly of Oakman, AL, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2015. She was a Red Cross Volunteer, Substitute Teacher and a wonderful mother and friend. Mrs. Hamaker is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hamaker. Survivors include her daughters, Sherri (Clay) Sutherland and Monica (Dave) Ramsze; 5 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and...

Mary Alice Smith Pavlov

Mary Alice Smith Pavlov

Feb 7, 2015

Mrs. Mary Alice Smith Pavlov, 89, of Ocean Springs, was called home by Our Lord on Saturday afternoon, February 7, 2015. She was at peace and surrounded by her family. Mary Alice, as she is known by her brothers and sisters, was born March 9, 1925 in Jonestown, MS, and raised on her family’s farm in Philipp, MS. Employed at...

Michael  Jerard Vallette

Michael Jerard Vallette

Feb 6, 2015

The Honorable Michael Jerard Vallette, Attorney at Law, age 60 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, February 6, 2015 due to a short term illness. Mike was born August 1, 1954 in New Orleans, LA. His parents moved the family to Lacombe, LA where he graduated from St Paul’s Catholic High School. He received his Bachelor of Science...

Barbara Darlene Notter

Barbara Darlene Notter

Feb 4, 2015

Barbara Darlene Waddle Notter was born on March 29, 1935 to Frances Jane and David Marcus Waddle in Santa Barbara, CA. She was also raised by her step-father, John Loska with whom she was very close. She is predeceased by her parents, her step-father, her beloved brother, David Alan Waddle; her husband, Alva Dean Notter, two infant sons, John Foster...

William  Collier Wilson

William Collier Wilson

Feb 3, 2015

William Collier Wilson, age 56, of Vancleave died Thursday, February 3, 2015. Collier was born and raised in Laurel, MS and was a longtime resident of the Gulf Coast. He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Helen Ekes Wilson; and brother, Kelly Wilson. Survivors include his aunts, Carol E. Smith, Jacquee Meyers, Ramona Wilson Scott and...

Carolyn Mayfield Hunter

Carolyn Mayfield Hunter

Feb 3, 2015

Carolyn Mayfield Hunter, age 56, of Gulfport died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 in Gulfport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Dorothy Mayfield. Mrs. Hunter is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Hunter of Gulfport, Christina Causey of Ocean Springs, Sandra Hunter of Gulfport, and Karen Mayfield; a sister, Sandra Mayfield; a brother, Jerome Mayfield; and six grandchildren,...

Vera Fernald

Vera Fernald

Feb 3, 2015

Mrs. Vera Fernald, of Saucier, was born in Gulfport on Dec. 1, 1931 to Alfred and Margaret Kellogg. Mrs. Fernald is preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Margaret Kellogg, her former husband Peter Kozakiewicz, and her husband Cdr. Joseph A. Fernald. On Feb. 3, Mrs. Fernald passed after a short illness. She was 83 years of age. Mrs....

Virginia "Jenny" C.  Pino

Virginia "Jenny" C. Pino

Feb 3, 2015

Ms. Virginia “Jenny” C. Pino went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 3rd 2015. She was a resident of Biloxi, MS, and had lived in Ocean Springs, MS, and Crestview, FL. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Pino; her mother, Ms. Virginia Casey; and her Father, Rev. Frank Casey. She is survived by her children,...

Kelei  Trion Morris

Kelei Trion Morris

Feb 3, 2015

Kelei Trion Morris, 23, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015. She was born in New Orleans, LA. Kelei attended school at Nativity BVM, Mercy Cross and graduated from St. Patrick High School in 2009. She danced at Kelli’s Steps School of Dance, was a member of the Show Stoppers and was on the St. Patrick High School Volleyball Team. Kelei was...

Stacey Tomaso

Stacey Tomaso

Feb 2, 2015

Stacey Tomaso, 44, died Mon.2/2/15. Graveside service is Monday, 2/9/15/ at 2 PM at Standard Sand Hill Cemetery, Hancock Co. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Evelyn Cain Diaz

Mary Evelyn Cain Diaz

Feb 1, 2015

Mary Evelyn Cain Diaz, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Ocean Springs. Mary Evelyn was born in Elizabethtown, NC to Mary Ann Gibson and Joseph Benjamin Cain, Sr. She was a registered nurse and worked for Highsmith Hospital in Fayetteville, NC and also for the Singing River and Ocean Springs Hospitals. She is...