Apr 21, 2014

Walter "Butch" Necaise, age 62, of Gulfport died Monday, April 21, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a 1970 graduate of Harrison Central High School. He worked for Kirk Ladner at Grand Bear Golf Course. His greatest accomplishments are his child and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Necaise and mother, Dorothy Elam Hershey; brothers, Charles, Delma,...

Apr 20, 2014

Robert Irving White of Saucier, 46, died Sunday, April 19, 2014 in Gulfport. He was born January 10, 1968 in Gulfport. He was a 1986 graduate of Harrison Central High School and a resident of Saucier. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex White; maternal grandparents, Alva Pritchard and Jessie Pritchard; paternal grandparents, Cicero White and Laura Reeves....

Apr 20, 2014

Apr 18, 2014

Paul Douglas Hopkins was born in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on February 1, 1940 and was taken peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18, 2014. He served his country overseas in the USAF from 1959 to 1967. He retired from Kennedy Engine Company after many years of service. He spent his retirement years enjoying fishing, woodworking and spending time...

Apr 18, 2014

Joseph David Moore, Jr., age 46, died Friday, April 18, 2014. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. Joseph attended D’Iberville High School. He was a heavy equipment operator with F&F Construction. Joseph was of the Methodist Faith. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe and Mary Lois Woods; and his aunt, Patsy Seymour....

Apr 18, 2014

Denise Antonious Fairbanks, 69, of Gulfport, died Friday, April 18, 2014 in Gulfport. Mrs. Fairbanks was born in Williamsburg, VA and was a longtime resident of Gulfport. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of '62. Mrs. Fairbanks was preceded in death by her husband, Force Master Chief James D. Fairbanks; parents, Col. James D. Antonious and Rose...

Apr 18, 2014

Judy Marie Acevedo Ibele, 73, of Saucier peacefully passed away Friday, April 18, 2013. She is preceded in death by her father, John Acevedo; mother, Lillian Ellis Acevedo and her sister Charlotte Graafmeyer. Survivors include her husband, Frank Rudy Ibele; children, Yvette Cvitanovich, Collette Derouen (Rodney Jr.), Barry Raanes and Brian Raanes; brother, Jack Acevedo; grandchildren, Chantel Eleuterius (Jack III),...

Apr 17, 2014

John Raymond Bourg, Jr., 81, of Ocean Springs, MS died Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mr. Bourg was born in New Orleans, LA and moved to Gautier, MS in 1949. He was a longtime resident of Gulf Hills. Mr. Bourg served in the U.S. Army as an Artillery Officer. He was employed with Ingalls, in both Nuclear Physics...

Apr 17, 2014

Mr. Ralph Edwin Rusk passed on to his Heavenly Resting Place on April 17th, 2014, at the age of 81. He was preceded in death by his parents Francis L. Daily and James Edwin Rusk. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Ernestine Pates Rusk of Ocean Springs. Ralph had one brother David Rusk of Columbus, Ohio, three children, son,...

Apr 16, 2014

Mr. Ronald "Ron" Lawton, age 56, of Waveland, MS, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Waveland. Ron was a longtime resident of the coast and a hydrographic and land surveyor. He loved sailing and bicycle riding. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Sheryl Lawton, "My Boy" Brad Slade, both of Waveland, mother, Virginia Jean Lawton of Lucedale,...

Apr 16, 2014

Nancy Nunnally Estep, 63, formally of Gulfport, died in Tampa, FL. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home, 15th St., Gulfport. (228)865-0090.

Apr 16, 2014

Nancy Nunnally Estep, 63, of Tampa, Florida, peacefully went home to our Lord on April 16, 2014. Nancy was born to Jo Ella and Boyce Nunnally on January 25, 1951, in Gulfport, MS. She grew up in Gulfport as an avid sailor, and attended William Woods College and then The University of Southern Mississippi. Nancy married Terry Lawrence Estep of...

Apr 15, 2014

Robert Earl Robbins, age 73, of Biloxi, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. Robert was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a US Navy Veteran and he retired from Entex. He was a member of Nativity BVM Cathedral in Biloxi. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Delta Hebert Robbins; and son, Earl...

Apr 15, 2014

Mildred O. Sullivan, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS died Tuesday, April 15, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan was born in Thomaston, AL and resided in Ocean Springs all of her adult life. She was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sullivan worked at Howard Memorial Hospital in Biloxi as Director of Personnel for...

Apr 15, 2014

Harriet Tapper, age 88, of Gulfport died Wednesday, April 15, 2014 in Gulfport She was a member of Gateway United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse and was a most caring and helpful person. She was chosen as Senior Citizen of the Year by the Orange Grove-Lyman Chamber of Commerce and was very involved with her church and the...

Apr 14, 2014

Fern Wallis Hornsby Pigford, 79, of Biloxi passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She is preceded in death by her father, Otto A. Wallis; mother, Effie Girard; husband, James L. Pigford; son, Andrew R. Hornsby; sister, Catherine L. Anderson; and brothers, Otto A. Wallis and Lawrence L. Wallis. Survivors include her son, Edward L. Hornsby; sister, May Ola Kenney; six...

Apr 14, 2014

Clyde Evans, age 83, of Biloxi, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, April 14, 2014. Mr. Evans has been a resident of Biloxi since 1955 and was a longtime employee with Delchamp’s Grocery Stores. He was the owner and operator of Evans Contract Carrier, Inc. He was devoted to his family and his greatest joy...

Apr 14, 2014

Christopher Isiah Williams, age 56, died Monday April 14, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He previously served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He enjoyed fast cars, golf, and playing pranks and joking with his family and friends. He was always helpful and willing to help anyone in need. He was preceded in death...

Apr 13, 2014

Reverend Lawrence Eugene Tapp, age 82, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Bro. Tapp was a native of Tennessee and called the coast home since 1959. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He served as a Baptist minister for 42 years;...

Apr 11, 2014

Audrey Elaine Morris, age 58, of Biloxi, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Audrey was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast and loved plants and gardening. She was an expert seamstress and devoted animal lover. She was of the Catholic faith and loved spending time with her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew...