Obituaries

Evelyn Marie Nichols

Evelyn Marie Nichols

Nov 9, 2013

Evelyn Marie Nichols, age 86, of D’Iberville died Saturday, November 9, 2013. Evelyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother and a friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husband, Willard “Nick” Nichols; son, Willard “Jr.” Nichols; parents, Reasey E. and Willie Mae Byrne; step-father, Edwin Rank; brothers, Reasey, L.C....

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen

Nov 8, 2013

Elizabeth B. "Betty" Nolen, 89 of Gulfport died Friday, November 8, 2013 in Gulfport. Mrs. Nolen was born in Purdue Hill, AL and had been a resident of Gulfport since 1954. She was a member of St. Peters by the Sea Episcopal Church and was a life member of the Junior Auxillary. Mrs. Nolen retired in 2001 from NCBC where...

Charles Horton Cornett

Charles Horton Cornett

Nov 8, 2013

Charles Horton Cornett, 77 of Gulfport passed away on November 8, 2013. He was born to Homer Lee and Helen Cornett on June 30, 1936 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother Homer Lee Cornett, Jr. Charlie graduated Hattiesburg High School in 1955 but spent the majority of his career in the moving...

Angela Pucheu

Angela Pucheu

Nov 7, 2013

Angela Pucheu, 31, of Long Beach, MS, has gone home to be with Jesus, Thursday, November 7th, 2013. Angela was preceded in death by her father Doug Pucheu, her grandparents Elder and Hattie Pucheu, and grandparents Leslie and Helen DeGraw. She is survived, and sadly missed, by her mother Judy Pucheu, her brother Steve Pucheu, her sister Missy West, her...

Henry Paul Beaugez

Henry Paul Beaugez

Nov 7, 2013

A Family Tribute to God and to a man: Henry Paul Beaugez, Jr. passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at age 75. Henry was born on November 12, 1937 to Henry Paul Beaugez, Sr. and Sible Mae Webb Beaugez. He lived his life as a Christian, unashamed of his faith in Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was...

Phillip O. Allen

Phillip O. Allen

Nov 7, 2013

Philip O. Allen, 71, formerly of Gulfport died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Cumming, GA. Mr. Allen was born in Gulfport and had been a resident of Cumming for sixteen years. He was a Catholic. Mr. Allen retired from Bell South and was a former member of the Harrison County Board of Supervisors, representing Beat 4. He was preceded in...

Robert B. Patterson

Robert B. Patterson

Nov 7, 2013

Robert B. Patterson, age 72, of Picayune died Thursday, November 7, 2013 in Gulfport. He was born in New Orleans, lived a short time in Las Vegas, moving back to New Orleans in 1974 and then to the Picayune area in 1978. He served in the U.S. Marines, having served in Okinawa, Japan for a time with the rank of...

Shane Downs

Shane Downs

Nov 6, 2013

Shane Downs, age 39, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Gulfport. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and attended Harrison Central High School. He spent time brewing beer from his own home brewing system and designing and building furniture. He was an avid cook and everyone enjoyed his “gourmet” food. He played guitar and was a member of several...

Barry Tregob

Barry Tregob

Nov 6, 2013

Barry Tregob, age 69, died Nov. 6, 2013. Graveside services will be held at Southern Memorial Park on Nov. 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Howard Avenue is in charge of arrangements.

Roberta "Ms. Jean" Fredrickson

Roberta "Ms. Jean" Fredrickson

Nov 6, 2013

Roberta "Ms Jean" Fredrickson,70, of Bay St. Louis died Wed.11/6/13 in Gulfport. Private Service-BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home,15th St. Gulfport, in charge of arrangements

Harris "Bob" Christopoulos

Harris "Bob" Christopoulos

Nov 5, 2013

Harris “Bob” Christopoulos, 67, of Biloxi died Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Bob was a native of Patra Greece and a graduate of University of Michigan. He was a retired Naval Architect and Marine Engineer with Ingalls Shipbuilding. Bob was an avid dog lover, rescuing many homeless animals and a Professional Gambler, winning many poker and blackjack tournaments. Bob is preceded...

David L Cuevas

David L Cuevas

Nov 4, 2013

David L. Cuevas, Sr., 64, of Gulfport died Monday, Nov 4, 2013. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE,15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. (228 865-0090)

Robert Gerald "Bubba" Carlisle

Robert Gerald "Bubba" Carlisle

Nov 4, 2013

Robert Gerald “Bubba” Carlisle, age 53, of Biloxi, went HOME Monday, November 4, 2013. Bubba was a lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a graduate of d’Iberville High School where he was voted Mr. DHS his senior year. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University on a football scholarship where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He...

Gregory G Williams

Gregory G Williams

Nov 3, 2013

Gregory G. Williams, age 47, of Biloxi died Sunday, November 3, 2013. Gregory was a native of the MS Gulf Coast. He was a Registered Nurse and of Christian faith. Gregory is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin A. and Patricia Meyers Williams. Survivors include his aunts, Marie Williams Meyers of Vancleave, Jean Meyers of Biloxi, and Frances Williams...

Leroy V Baker

Leroy V Baker

Nov 3, 2013

Leroy V. Baker, age 74, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was a Gulfport native and a hardworking family man. He retired after over 20 years as a certified welder at Turnbull Enterprises in Gulfport. He was a man of many talents including, painting, carpentry, Ham radio operator among many other hobbies too...

Jefferson Stanley Smith

Jefferson Stanley Smith

Nov 2, 2013

Jefferson Stanley Smith, 87, died Saturday, November 2, 2013 in Biloxi. Private services. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge of arrangements. (228 865-0090)

Gene Swearingen

Gene Swearingen

Nov 2, 2013

Gene Swearingen, MSGT, USAF Retired, age 78, of Gulfport, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, November 2, 2013. His loving wife of 39 years, Jan Swearingen, was at his side. Mr. Swearingen also retired as a reporter with the Sun Herald. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Nellie Swearingen and three brothers. Survivors include his...

David Roy Andre

David Roy Andre

Nov 2, 2013

The family of David Roy Andre mourns the loss of their husband, brother, father, and grandfather who passed away November 2, 2013. At 70 years of age, David was a third generation resident of Gulfport. In 1961, he graduated from Gulfport High School where he was a member of the State Basketball Championship Team. David led an adventurous life, traveling...

Barbara  T. Grissom

Barbara T. Grissom

Nov 2, 2013

Barbara T. Grissom, age 77, of Gulfport, MS died Saturday, November 2, 2013, in Gulfport. She served as an officer on the Pineville Elementary School PTA and enjoyed going to Krewe of Gemini functions. Mrs. Grissom loved family time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a wonderful mother to her six daughters and loved being pampered and getting...

Debra "Debbie" Deaver

Debra "Debbie" Deaver

Nov 1, 2013

Mrs. Debra "Debbie" Lechner Deaver, age 64, of Biloxi, MS was called upon by our sweet Lord Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2013. Debra was a great mother and a friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Gregory Lechner, Jr, and Mary Louise Powell Lechner and two brothers, Greg Lechner III and Kevin Lechner. Survivors...