Obituaries

Daniel Michael Stone

Daniel Michael Stone

May 3, 2014

Daniel Michael Stone, 22, died Saturday, May 3, 2014 in Ocean Springs. He was born in Kingston, PA on September 6, 1991. Daniel was good at fishing and making campfires. He loved the outdoors. Daniel was a fan of the bands Ramstein, Nirvana and Ghetto Boyz. He was also a fan of the games Doom and Halo. Daniel had a...

William "Bill" Dale Hodges

William "Bill" Dale Hodges

May 2, 2014

William Dale “Bill” Hodges passed away May 2, 2014 at the age of 70. Bill Hodges was born February 11, 1944, the only son of Royal M. Hodges and Marjorie Francis Moulton Hodges. He grew up in Biloxi roaming the woods and beaches exploring as a child. He graduated from Biloxi High School in 1963 as a winning basketball and...

Ronald E. "R.J." Anderson

Ronald E. "R.J." Anderson

May 2, 2014

Mr. Ronald E. "R.J." Anderson, Jr, age 30, of Gautier, MS, died Friday, May 2, 2014, in Gautier. R.J. was a longtime resident of the coast. He was a U.S. Army Combat Veteran and a Baptist. His entire activities included spending time with his daughter and family. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert Kell and Donald Anderson....

Blanche Maria Wade

Blanche Maria Wade

May 2, 2014

Blanche Maria Wade, formerly of Biloxi, Mississippi, died in Manhattan, Kansas on May 2, 2014 at the age of 91. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 27, 1922. Her parents, Harry and Clara Sanders, preceded her in death. Blanche had eight brothers and seven sisters. She is survived by three sisters and three brothers and many nieces...

Robert "Little Robert" Waltman

Robert "Little Robert" Waltman

May 1, 2014

Mr. Robert "Little Robert" Waltman, age 61, of Vancleave, MS died Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Robert was a lifelong resident of Vancleave. He retired in January, 2014, from Huntington Ingalls after 38 years, as a rigger. He loved to hunt and fish. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Hunt Waltman, parents, Lucy Waltman Bang...

Mary Huggins Fisher

Mary Huggins Fisher

May 1, 2014

Mary Huggins Fisher, age 91, died Thursday, May 1, 2014. Mary was born November 19, 1922 in Mineral Wells, MS and spent her childhood in and around Oxford, MS. She graduated from Abbeville High School in 1942 and immediately went to work in the defense industry. The family referred to her as “The Tire Builder” as she worked several years...

Joan Chlorine Guffey

Joan Chlorine Guffey

Apr 30, 2014

Joan C. Guffey, known by many as the “Angel of the Coast” because of her many years of service and volunteerism, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. She lived an exemplary life focused on compassion, faith and love. Her parents were Mercedes and John Guffey (both deceased). She is survived by Arnold and Helen Balius (sister) and John and Lorraine...

Sylvianna Ryals Threadgill

Sylvianna Ryals Threadgill

Apr 29, 2014

My beautiful mother, Sylvianna Ryals Threadgill, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 29, 2014, at the age of 72. Sylvianna was born and raised on the coast. She received her degree in 1988 for Naturopathy at the Clagton School of Natural Healing in Birmingham, AL. It was her passion to help people with...

Frank L. Bilancich

Frank L. Bilancich

Apr 28, 2014

Frank L. Bilancich, 67, died Monday, April 28, 2014. Services will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home in charge. www.bradfordokeefe.com

Rhoan Lloyd "Mac" McIntyre

Rhoan Lloyd "Mac" McIntyre

Apr 28, 2014

Mr. Rhoan L. McIntyre was born January 19, 1956 in Jamaica, West Indies to Herbert and Mary McIntyre. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and retired 2003 Chief Petty Officer of (24 years). He departed this life and began his new one on April 28, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family, friends and the love...

Louis Roberson

Louis Roberson

Apr 28, 2014

Louis Roberson, 57, of Latimer, MS died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Biloxi. Mr. Roberson was born in Cary, MS in the Delta. He was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Roberson was a retired self-employed maintenance man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Purvie and Stella Toombs Roberson;...

Marion  Elizabeth Whitney

Marion Elizabeth Whitney

Apr 28, 2014

Marion Elizabeth Whitney, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Gautier. Mrs. Whitney was born in Cambridge, MA and lived on the coast since 1969. She is preceded in death by her husband, Channing Clark Whitney; her parents, Herbert and Grace Snell; her sister, Beverly McMillian; and her brothers, Richard Snell and Herbert Snell, Jr. Her...

Ruth L. Peterson

Ruth L. Peterson

Apr 28, 2014

Ruth L. Peterson, age 90, died Monday April 28, 2014 in Diamondhead. Mrs. Peterson was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin J. Peterson, Sr; her parents, Henry and Lucretia Ladner; two sisters, Audrey Byrd and Cora Ferguson; four brothers, Russell Ladner, Clayton Ladner, Richard Ladner, and Floyd ladner; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey McKay and Tamala Fruges. She is survived...

Trulon B. Pitts

Trulon B. Pitts

Apr 27, 2014

Mr. Trulon B. Pitts, age 71, of Vancleave, MS died Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Pitts was a native of Jones County, MS and was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired as a mechanic from Swartzfager Ford in Laurel, MS, was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Mr. Pitts was...

James W. Dean

James W. Dean

Apr 27, 2014

James W. Dean, age 72, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Private services at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe is in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Patterson

Wanda Patterson

Apr 26, 2014

Wanda Patterson, age 56, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Wanda was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was employed with Coastal Family Health in Vancleave for many years and was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Inez Ragsdale; and niece, Tonya Patterson. Survivors include her sons, Tommy Patterson...

Carol Ann Thompson

Carol Ann Thompson

Apr 25, 2014

Carol Ann Thompson, loving wife of Peter D. Thompson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2014, surrounded by her family and friends. Carol was born in Nebraska City, NE and began her education in a one room school house. Immediately following high school, she joined the United States Air Force. During her service she was stationed at...

Sarah Elizabeth Horne

Sarah Elizabeth Horne

Apr 24, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Horne, 94, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Horne traveled the world as an Air Force wife and was an avid Bridge player. Mrs. Horne is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Wickliff H. Horne, Ret. USAF; and her son, Wickliff Stephen Horne. Her survivors include her sons, Douglas F....

Eula Humphrey

Eula Humphrey

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Eula Humphrey, age 65, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Humphrey was a lifelong resident of the coast, retiring in December, 2011, from Cellular South (C-Spire) after 17 years. She had a host of friends and co-workers who loved her. Mrs. Humphrey was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in D'Iberville. She...

Jean  Tremmel Hebert

Jean Tremmel Hebert

Apr 22, 2014

Jean Tremmel Hebert, 78, of Biloxi lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Ms. Hebert was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. Ms. Hebert worked for the city of Biloxi for 31 yrs. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and loved the time spent with family and friends....