Jan 27, 2014

Joe Morice, 75, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014. Joe was born in Biloxi. He was a 1956 graduate of Notre Dame High School and a 1961 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a computer programmer with jobs that took him to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was part of the Gemini Space Program,...

Jan 27, 2014

Louie "Gene" Stewart, age 85, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Monday, January 27, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Gene was a longtime resident of the coast and served in the Korean War. He was formerly employed with Rex Distributing for 37 years and was a member of the Mosaic Church in Ocean Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jan 26, 2014

Judy Wheatley, 67, of Vancleave, MS died Sunday, January 26, 2014 in Ocean Springs. If you knew Judy like I knew Judy, you too would be amazed like me. So let me tell you something about her. Judy was born in Mobile, AL to JP and BC Fountain in 1946. Sometime later, they moved to Houston, TX. When she was...

Jan 25, 2014

MSGT. Noah Beeding (USAF Retired), age 80 of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, January 25, 2014 in Biloxi. He is survived by his former wife of 43 years, Judith Beeding; a daughter, Cynthia Roberts (James); two sons, Craig Beeding and his three children, and Torii Beeding; and a sister, Dorothy Simms. Private family service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery....

Jan 25, 2014

Alfreda Sophie Orsi, age 90, died January 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William E. Orsi; sisters, Frances Lepczyk, Elizabeth Wells and Esther Kruzel; brothers, Edward Kurek and Chester Kurek; and nephew, Tommy Richard. Alfreda is survived by her sister, Irene Szczepankiewicz; sister-in-law, Adele Kurek; nieces, Suzanne Palfreyman and Kathy Roberts; nephews, Daniel...

Jan 25, 2014

Bobby Earl Cochrum, 81, of Ocean Springs, went to his Eternal Home on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Bobby was born in Hickman, KY and has been a resident of Ocean Springs since 1959. He was a United States Air Force Veteran who served during the Korean Conflict. Bobby retired from Civil Service in 1979 at Keesler Air Force Base, where...

Jan 24, 2014

Catherine Francis Mooneyham, age 79, died January 24, 2014. Mrs. Mooneyham was born in Prichard, Alabama on January 19, 1935. She graduated from Vigor High School in 1952. She married Aubrey L. Mooneyham on 19 October, 1955 and they celebrated their 58th anniversary this past year. Kitty loved her family and loved spending time with family and friends. She was...

Jan 22, 2014

Dorothy E. Furr, 83, of Vancleave, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Dorothy was born on March 28, 1930 and was a Life Member of VFW Post 2434, Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her husband, William O. Furr, Sr. and children, Evelyn Musseau and Charles Ray Goings. Survivors include her daughters, Tammy Spiers and Karen...

Jan 22, 2014

Ben Luther Simpson Jr. was born June 1, 1938, in Columbia, MS, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He lived in Columbia, MS, Moss Point, MS, and finally in Ocean Springs, MS. He was a graduate of Moss Point High School and attended the University of Southern MS. He retired...

Jan 22, 2014

Eric Geiss, age 63, of Gulfport passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Gulfport. At his request there are no services. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Jan 22, 2014

Jan 22, 2014

John F. Tate, Jr., age 50, of Biloxi, MS, died Wednesday, January 22, 2014, in Biloxi. Mr. Tate was born in Glasgow, Montana and had been a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose in D'Iberville. He was of the Methodist faith. Mr....

Jan 21, 2014

Charles Hill Galloway, age 37, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He was a native of Gulfport, and a graduate of Gulfport High School and Gulf Coast Community College, and worked for Hancock Bank in the IT Department. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Charles enjoyed writing and playing music, writing short stories, and taking care...

Jan 21, 2014

Stanley R. “Dickie” Bahm, age 65 of Perkinston died Tuesday, January 21, 2014 in Biloxi. He was a lifelong resident of the Coast. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam where he was a scout dog handler. He worked for the Post Office for 39 years and nine months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Boots...

Jan 21, 2014

Mr. Jerry Jess Sims, age 76, of the Latimer Community, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mr. Sims was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a member of the Ocean Springs Masonic Lodge McLeod #424, the Biloxi Magnolia Lodge # 120, the Magnolia State Masons of Ocean Springs and a charter member of the Joppa Shrine...

Jan 19, 2014

Lt. Col. George Barry “Skip” Barnett (USAF Retired) was born December 27, 1948 and went to be with his Lord January 19, 2014 at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, LA. George’s life was a wonderful success story. From his meager beginnings on Beacon Street in Laurel, MS, he understood what it meant to work for what you had in life,...

Jan 19, 2014

Jean Carole Schlather Scales, of Ocean Springs Mississippi, passed away on Sunday January 19th, 2014. She was born on June 16, 1934 to Harry and Catherine Schlather (Clements) in San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Harris Scales; parents Harry and Catherine Schlather (Clements); step-father Lorn Clements; baby brother Harry William Schlather; granddaughter Bawney Mcquistin,...

Jan 19, 2014

Carolyn Parks Posey, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. Carolyn has been a resident of Vancleave since 1975. She retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Carolyn was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Arnold Parks, Sr.; sister, Freda Roberts; brothers, Winston Parks, Tommy Parks, and Arnold Parks, Jr. Carolyn is...

Jan 18, 2014

Dudley Buchel Milton, age 83, of Ocean Springs, died Saturday, January 18, 2014, at his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born September 25, 1930, in Jackson, MS, and lived and farmed in the Mississippi Delta for many years before moving with his young family to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where he was a longtime resident. After teaching in...

Jan 18, 2014

Wayne Howle Pitalo, age 61, died Saturday, January 18, 2014 in Gulfport. He was born in Union, MS and was a resident of the Coast for most of his life. He was a member of St. John Catholic Church. He was an offshore superintendent and enjoyed golfing and bike riding. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick George...