Obituaries
Jeffrey W. Rainey
Dec 17, 2014
Jeffrey W. Rainey, age 59, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in Gulfport. Arrangements are incomplete at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport (228 865-0090).
Joyce "Jinky" Noble Schmelling
Dec 17, 2014
Mrs. Iris Joyce “Jinky” Noble Schmelling, age 82, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 in Biloxi, MS. She was born in Jackson County on August 23, 1932 to the late James “Bud” and Henrietta Noble and resided in the Fountainbleau Community of Ocean Springs her entire life. Joyce was also a lifelong member of Belle Fountain...
Albert "Al" L. Jacquet, Jr.
Dec 16, 2014
Albert L. “Al” Jacquet, Jr., age 81, died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 with his family by his side. Al was a lifelong resident of Biloxi, retired City Manager of D’Iberville and former owner of The Bicycle Shop. He loved Mardi Gras and was an Associate Captain as well on the Board of Directors of MGCCA for several years. He was...
Helen Dabbs
Dec 16, 2014
Helen Dabbs, age 85 of Gulfport died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 in Gulfport. She was born in Fitzgerald, GA and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the past five years. She was formerly employed with Wesley Medical Center and later retired as a home health nurse. She served as the church pianist at Pendorff Methodist Church...
Arline Koptyra Prawdzik
Dec 15, 2014
Arline Koptyra Prawdzik, age 77, died Monday, December 15, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Visitation is Friday, December 19, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe, 15th Street, Gulfport. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Gardens of Memory in Bay St. Louis.
Daisy Idell Potts Tapp
Dec 15, 2014
Daisy Idell Potts Tapp, age 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2014. Daisy was a gracious lady that was very hospitable and loving to everyone she met. She was a caring and devoted pastor’s wife for 42 years. Daisy was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lawrence Tapp, parents, Clarence and Maudie Potts, and...
Dorothy Ann McGuire
Dec 13, 2014
Dorothy Ann McGuire, age 76, of Ocean Springs died Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mrs. McGuire was born on May 10, 1938 in Petal, MS. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Ocean Springs for over 30 years and was a childcare provider for over 20 years. Mrs. McGuire was preceded in death by her parents, Joda and Lillie...
Velma Eloise Cruse Sirmon
Dec 12, 2014
Mrs. Velma Eloise Cruse Sirmon, age 78, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 12, 2014. She was a loving wife for 61 years and a supportive and caring mother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Frank Cruse, and sister, Helen Muffler. Survivors include her husband, A.J. Sirmon;...
Gordon Eugene Ryals
Dec 11, 2014
Gordon Eugene Ryals, 81, of Vancleave, died Thursday, December 11, 2014 at home. Mr. Ryals was born on July 29, 1933 in Vancleave, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert Allen and Julia Breeland Ryals; brothers, Richard “Dick”, Samuel, Charles, Rayford, and infant Harry; sisters, Hazel Roberts, Bessie Ferrell, Katherine Morris, Estelle Harris, Bernelle Vincent, Peggy Stewart,...
John Wilson
Dec 10, 2014
Mr. John Wilson, age 58, of Vancleave, MS, died Wednesday, December 10, 2014, in Vancleave. Mr. Wilson liked to fish, read and work in his garden. He enjoyed watching Alabama football and Braves baseball, was a fan of old western movies, enjoyed classic country music and Trishs' cooking. He was a loving husband for 19 years and a supportive and...
Mark Emmory Stevens
Dec 10, 2014
Mark Emmory Stevens, age 62, of Diamondhead died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Gulfport. He was a retired engineer with Boeing. He was preceded in death by his parents. Bessie and Clifford Stevens. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Stevens; brothers, Steve Stevens and Joseph Sibley; a sister, Mabel Cole; two children, Lynn Elston (Gary) and Heath Stevens; six...
Deborah "Debbie" Lyons
Dec 9, 2014
Deborah “Debbie” Lyons, 68, of Wiggins was called home by Jesus on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 in Wiggins. She was born in Biloxi and had been a resident of Azalea Gardens for the past four years. She was a graduate of Mississippi School for the Blind and a former resident of Orange Grove. She was loved by her sister and...
Dennis Emanuel Ladnier
Dec 9, 2014
Dennis Emanuel Ladnier, Jr., 62, left this earth suddenly on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Dennis was born in Biloxi, graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1970 and went to work at Entex Gas. After over 30 years of service, Dennis retired. For the past several years Dennis was a courier for Coast Community Bank. Dennis was a member of...
Raymond Leon Wilkinson
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Raymond L. Wilkinson, age 68, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014, in Biloxi. He was born in Chickasha, Ok and lived in Gulfport since 1969. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Society. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Wilkinson of Gulfport; daughters, Rebecka Soto and Kelly Baker of Maitland, FL; sister, Eva...
Marvin Martin
Dec 9, 2014
Mr. Thomas Marvin Martin, age 64, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Mr. Martin was retired from the oil field work after 30 years and enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, motorcycle races, car races and life. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marie Martin. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Diane Martin, brothers, James (Natalie)...
Richard Walter Carman
Dec 8, 2014
Richard W. Carman, age 86, of Long Beach, died Monday, December 8, 2014 in Gulfport. Private services. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge.
Edna C. Spencer
Dec 7, 2014
Mrs. Spencer, age 92, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014, in Gulfport. She was from Natchez, MS and had been a resident of the MS Gulf Coast for the last 45 years. As an entrepreneur, she owned and operated several businesses on the coast including a restaurant, beauty salon and real estate company. "A real lady who could sell anything."...
Thomas M Curran
Dec 7, 2014
Thomas M. Curran, 82, of Gulfport died Sun. Dec. 7, 2014. Graveside service Friday, 12/12/14 at 10 am at Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport is in charge.
Susan Marcum Sloan
Dec 7, 2014
Susan Marcum Sloan, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS died Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Sloan was a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 18 years. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Sloan; her son, John; her daughter, Linda; five brothers; and four sisters. Mrs. Sloan is survived by her sons, Terry (Barbara) Fitzwater,...
Mildred F. Krohn
Dec 7, 2014
Mildred F. Krohn, 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 in Biloxi. Mrs. Krohn was born on February 23, 1929 in Bogalusa, LA. She was a lifetime member of Cedar Lake United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Romie Krohn; her granddaughter, Jo Anna Krohn; her great-grandson, Gunnar Moran;...
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