Obituaries
Neville Gates
May 16, 2012
Mr. Nelville Gates, Sr., WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Breton, Korean War veteran, and retired owner of Gates Cleaners, Inc. for 48 years, age 88, died Wednesday, May16, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport. Burial will...
Larry "Mac" McGill,
May 15, 2012
Mr. Larry Don “Mac” McGill, Sr., age 77, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 in Ocean Springs, MS. He was born in Wiggins, MS and lived most of his life in Biloxi. After proudly serving in the U.S. Navy, he began his career as an electrician, working for Gulf Electric in Biloxi...
William Randall Coker
May 15, 2012
Mr. William Randall Coker, Sr., age 66, of Carriere, MS., died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Hattiesburg, MS. Mr. Coker was a native of Smiths Station, AL and a former longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a resident of Picayune for 8 years and was formerly employed at Ingalls Shipbuilding. Survivors include a daughter, Brandy Leslie, son William "Randy"...
Sheila Mary Gray
May 15, 2012
Sheila M. Gray, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS died on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Mrs. Gray was a native of England and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 44 years. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ocean Springs where she was active in Daughters of the King. Mrs. Gray was also a...
Zan L. Skelton
May 15, 2012
Zan L. Skelton Jr., 83, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Biloxi. The longtime Biloxi educator is survived by his son Daniel Wilder Skelton and Dan's wife Terri of Metairie, Louisiana; his son John Logan Skelton and Logan's wife Lisa of Ann Arbor, Michigan; his grandson John Charles Skelton, Metairie; and his granddaughter Alyssa May Skelton, Ann...
James Edward Pack
May 14, 2012
James E. Pack, Sr. of Vancleave, MS went home to be with his Lord on May 14, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary Frances (Bellais) Pack; his son, James E. Pack, Jr. (Mari Ellen); his daughter Elizabeth F. Ketnor (Archie), all of Vancleave; two sisters, Ruth Dowin of Vancleave and Dorothy Mills of Atlanta, GA;...
Anthony Joseph Formica
May 14, 2012
Anthony Joseph Formica, born October 12, 1988, in Gulfport, MS went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 14, 2012. Anthony was known for his affectionate smile and laughter. He loved God’s waters and was an avid fisherman. He was a child of the king and we can be comforted by the inspired words of Christ in St. John...
Daegan L. "Jhafarris" Stallworth
May 13, 2012
Daegan L. Stallworth "Jhafarris", age 17, of Ocean Springs, MS., entered this world on October 21, 1994, and departed on May 13, 2012. Daegan touched many people along his journey on earth and now continues this journey as a guardian angel. Daegan attended Ocean Springs High School where he played football. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents,...
Richard "RIcky" Williams
May 13, 2012
Richard “Ricky” Williams, 61, of Biloxi, died Sunday, May 13, 2012. Ricky was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter Richelle and his grandchildren. Ricky really enjoyed his weekly visits to the Kiln with his friends for their dog runs. He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband and father, who will...
Charles"Pete" Duncan Stephens
May 12, 2012
Charles “Pete” Duncan Stephens, age 73 of Biloxi, MS, died May 12, 2012, at home in Biloxi, MS. He graduated from University Military School in Mobile, AL. Pete was a third generation nurseryman in Semmes, AL, before moving to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1976. He continued to work as a horticulturist most of his life. He is preceded in...
Gloria Ferrill Kornman
May 12, 2012
Mrs. Gloria Jean Kornman, age 69, of Biloxi, MS. was called to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Ocean Springs. Gloria was a lifelong resident of Biloxi , a past employee of the Isle of Capri and of the Lutheran faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille Ferrill, sister, Loralye...
Irene Norma Whitehead
May 12, 2012
Irene Norma Whitehead, 62, of Biloxi, MS died Saturday, May 12, 2012. Private services will be held at a later date. The Howard Avenue Chapel of BRADFORD-O'KEEFE Funeral Home is in charge.
Arthur"Artie" John Murray
May 11, 2012
Artie Murray, 57, of Ocean Springs, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012. Arthur was born in Biloxi and remained a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy and Thomas Murray, Sr.; and brother, Patrick G. Murray. Arthur is survived by his sister, Gracie Rawls, and his brothers, Thomas Murray, Jr., Dennis...
Sharon Rose Jones
May 10, 2012
Sharon Rose Jones of Biloxi passed away on May 10, 2012 at the age of 69 due to heart failure following a bout of pneumonia. Mrs. Jones, born in Gilmer, TX on December 26, 1942, was a graduate of Gladewater High School in Gladewater, TX. Before her health failed, she was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post...
Nickie Christine Logan Tapp
May 10, 2012
Nickie Christine Logan Tapp, 31, of Biloxi, MS died on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in New Orleans, LA following a tragic accident. Nickie was one half of a beautiful set of twins born to her adoring parents, Nick and Ellie (Lawson) Tapp on April 12, 1981 in Biloxi, MS. Nickie was a graduate of D’Iberville High School, where she excelled...
Gaetano "Guy" Mansi
May 9, 2012
Gaetano Gaspere “Guy” Mansi, 80, of Biloxi, MS died Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Gulfport, MS. Guy was a native of Italy. He moved to America in 1950 and joined the U.S.A.F. He was retired from the Civil Service as a meat cutter for the Commissary. He was active with Council 1244 of the Knights of Columbus since 1958 and...
Diane Ikuko Mukai Powell
May 9, 2012
Diane Powell, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Canon Hospice in Gulfport after a valiant battle against cancer. Diane was born on June 29, 1959 in Tachikawa, Japan and came to the United States at the age of seven. She was a graduate of St. Martin High School in 1976 and of Jefferson Davis Community College....
Alan Daniel Farmer
May 8, 2012
Alan D. Farmer, 62, of Biloxi, MS died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Biloxi. Mr. Farmer was born in New York and he was a retired chemist from First Chemical Corporation in Pascagoula. He was a graduate of U.S.M. and a charter member of the Krewe of Harlequins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Billye Jean Farmer. Survivors...
Willie Roland Bullock
May 8, 2012
Willie Roland Bullock, 86, of Biloxi, MS died Tues., May 8, 2012. Committal service is on Mon., 5-14-12, 2:30 p.m., Biloxi National Cemetery. BRADFORD-O'KEEFE, Ocean Springs.
Herbert L Meadows
May 8, 2012
Herbert L. Meadows, age 80, of Gulfport died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Gulfport. He was born in Laurel and had been a resident of Gulfport for 56 years. He was a member of Gulf Gardens Baptist Church. Mr. Meadows retired from the A & P on 13th Street and also retired from Walmart. He worked part time at Bayou...
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