Obituaries

Russell Striker Hutchins

Russell Striker Hutchins

Nov 3, 2014

Russell Striker Hutchins, age 79, of Biloxi, died Monday, November 3, 2014. Russell was a resident of Biloxi for 8 years and was a member of First Assembly of God in Gulfport. Russell is preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Pauline Hutchins; son, Jason Hutchins; his sisters; and his brothers. Survivors include his wife, Debbie Robinson Hutchins; daughter,...

Belinda Ruiz Zitko

Belinda Ruiz Zitko

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Belinda Ruiz Zitko, age 53, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Belinda was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School in 1978 and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Nursing Program. She was a Registered Nurse. She was preceded in death by her mother, Iona Smith...

Jessie Lynn Rogers

Jessie Lynn Rogers

Nov 2, 2014

Mrs. Jessie Lynn Rogers, age 80, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Jessie was a longtime resident of the coast. She was a military wife and traveled everywhere with her husband, finally settling in Ocean Springs for the past 40 years. Jessie was a member of the Eastern Star and was the secretary for about...

Joe Oquendo

Joe Oquendo

Nov 1, 2014

Joe Oquendo, 75, of Gulfport died Sat. Nov. 1, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, 15th St, Gulfport.

Mary  Martha Crawford

Mary Martha Crawford

Nov 1, 2014

Mary Martha Crawford, 84, of Long beach died Saturday, November 1, 2014 in Long Beach. Mrs. Crawford was born in Gulfport and was a resident of the Gulf Coast most of her life. She was a member of Grace Memorial Baptist Church and was retired from Beattie Monument Company where she was a bookkeeper. Mrs. Crawford was a member of...

Charles A. "Chuck" Beech

Charles A. "Chuck" Beech

Oct 31, 2014

Mr. Charles A. "Chuck" Beech, age 52, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014. Chuck was a 42 year resident of Ocean Springs. He attended Ocean Springs Schools and graduated from Ocean Springs High School where he was very active in sports. In 1980, Chuck attended Phillips College and was a longtime surveyor. He was the...

Jaxon Eli Schoenberger

Jaxon Eli Schoenberger

Oct 31, 2014

Jaxon Eli Schoenberger, age 6, of Ocean Springs, MS went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2014. Jaxon was born on November 6, 2007 at Ocean Springs Hospital. Jaxon is the son of Tyler and Salena (Pouncey) Schoenberger and he was a proud big brother to Owen Schoenberger. Jaxon was a kind, smart, talented, loving first grader...

Anita Trotter

Anita Trotter

Oct 31, 2014

Anita Trotter, age 43, died Oct. 31, 2014. Visit Mon, Nov. 24, 2014, 12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Serv. 1:00 P.M. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, O'Neal Rd. Chapel. Interment Biloxi National Cemetery

Luann Goldsmith

Luann Goldsmith

Oct 30, 2014

Luann Goldsmith, age 61, loving mother and wife, was called home Thursday, October 30, 2014. She was born in Long Island, New York on June 30, 1953. She was preceded in death by her parents Milton and Jane Wallis She is survived by her husband L.C Goldsmith; her 7 sons, Shane, David, Denver, Barry, Nathanial, Christian, L.C; along with her...

James Alton Whittington

James Alton Whittington

Oct 29, 2014

Mr. James Alton Whittington, age 65, died Wed., 10/29/14. Visit: 1:30pm~2:30pm; Service: 2:30pm; all Sat., 11/1/14 at the Vancleave Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE. Burial: Red Creek Union Baptist Church Cem.

Vivian Sonnier Foster

Vivian Sonnier Foster

Oct 29, 2014

Mrs. Vivian Cecile Foster, age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Vivian was a lifelong resident of the coast and a devout Catholic. She was an excellent seamstress and was known for her many costumes and gowns for Mardi Gras Balls. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Sonnier, parents, George and...

Julie Ann Moore

Julie Ann Moore

Oct 28, 2014

Julie Ann Moore, age 35, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, October 28, 2014, in Gulfport. She was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Biloxi High School and employed with Tire Kingdom. Julie is survived by her son, Michael Gabriel Moore; parents, Edwin (Verna) Moore and Cheryl (Michael) Moore; sister, Erin (Derek Griffith) Moore;...

Deloise  "Mimi" Forehand Sramek

Deloise "Mimi" Forehand Sramek

Oct 27, 2014

Deloise “Mimi” Forehand Sramek, age 90, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Deloise was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Sramek; parents, Isac and Emma Forehand; brother, William Forehand; and two grandchildren, Julie and Aaron Huff. Survivors include her son, Marc Sramek (Amy) of Biloxi; daughter, Elaine Huff of Colville, WA; sister, Yvonne Cobb of Biloxi;...

Bryan E. Brown

Bryan E. Brown

Oct 27, 2014

Bryan E. Brown, 47, died Mon. Oct. 27, 2014. Visitation is Sun. Nov. 2, 2014 from 2 until 3 pm at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE, O’Neal Rd, Gulfport. Graveside service at 3:30 pm at Coalville Cemetery.

Annette  Raley Seymour

Annette Raley Seymour

Oct 27, 2014

Annette Raley Seymour, age 78, of Larue, passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Mrs. Seymour was a longtime resident of Biloxi and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She served as a book keeper for her husband’s service station “Lighthouse Chevron”. She is survived by her husband, Chester Seymour of Larue; son, Johnny (Lisa) Seymour of Larue; 6...

Pamela Creel Jenner

Pamela Creel Jenner

Oct 27, 2014

Pamela Creel Jenner, age 61, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014, in Ocean Springs, surrounded by family. Pamela graduated from Providence School of Nursing in 1974 and worked as a nurse for eight years, before attending the University of Loyola New Orleans College of Law, where she graduated in 1985. Pamela worked as an attorney in Miami, FL and...

Nolan Forest Huggins

Nolan Forest Huggins

Oct 27, 2014

Nolan Huggins, age 75, of Ocean Springs, died Tuesday, October 27, 2014. Nolan was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was of Christian faith and retired from the City of Gulfport after 18 ½ years. Nolan is preceded in death by his parents, Nolan and Verna Huggins. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Burton Huggins; daughters, Clara Diann...

Michael "Vancleave" McCoy

Michael "Vancleave" McCoy

Oct 25, 2014

Mr. Michael "Vancleave" McCoy, age 19, of North Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Michael was a lifelong resident of St. Martin. He loved to hunt, fish and racing. Survivors include his father and mom, Albert McCoy and Brandy McCoy, mother, Ginger Hale, three sisters, Curstin McCoy, Savannah Mitchell and Halie McCoy, uncle, Greg McCoy, aunt, Cherry McCoy,...

Jeremy D. Vincent

Jeremy D. Vincent

Oct 25, 2014

Jeremy D. Vincent, age 31, of Biloxi, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014. Jeremy was a native and lifelong resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He was employed with Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. He attended Biloxi High School where he graduated in 2001. He was a member of Gulf Coast Sports Bike Group. Jeremy is preceded in death by...