Apr 27, 2014

Mr. Trulon B. Pitts, age 71, of Vancleave, MS died Sunday, April 27, 2014, in Mobile, AL. Mr. Pitts was a native of Jones County, MS and was a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard. He retired as a mechanic from Swartzfager Ford in Laurel, MS, was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. Mr. Pitts was...

Apr 27, 2014

James W. Dean, age 72, died Sunday, April 27, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Private services at a later date. The Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 26, 2014

Wanda Patterson, age 56, of Ocean Springs, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014. Wanda was a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was employed with Coastal Family Health in Vancleave for many years and was of the Christian Faith. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Inez Ragsdale; and niece, Tonya Patterson. Survivors include her sons, Tommy Patterson...

Apr 25, 2014

Carol Ann Thompson, loving wife of Peter D. Thompson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 25, 2014, surrounded by her family and friends. Carol was born in Nebraska City, NE and began her education in a one room school house. Immediately following high school, she joined the United States Air Force. During her service she was stationed at...

Apr 24, 2014

Sarah Elizabeth Horne, 94, of Ocean Springs, MS, died Thursday, April 24, 2014 in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Horne traveled the world as an Air Force wife and was an avid Bridge player. Mrs. Horne is preceded in death by her husband, Col. Wickliff H. Horne, Ret. USAF; and her son, Wickliff Stephen Horne. Her survivors include her sons, Douglas F....

Apr 22, 2014

Mrs. Eula Humphrey, age 65, of Biloxi, MS, died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, in Ocean Springs. Mrs. Humphrey was a lifelong resident of the coast, retiring in December, 2011, from Cellular South (C-Spire) after 17 years. She had a host of friends and co-workers who loved her. Mrs. Humphrey was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in D'Iberville. She...

Apr 22, 2014

Jean Tremmel Hebert, 78, of Biloxi lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, April 22, 2014. Ms. Hebert was born in Biloxi where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School. Ms. Hebert worked for the city of Biloxi for 31 yrs. She enjoyed cooking, reading, and loved the time spent with family and friends....

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...