Obituaries
Joseph Trent Sonier
Mar 29, 2024
Joseph Trent Sonier, 44, of Saucier, MS passed away on Friday March 29, 2024.
Mr. Sonier was a lifelong resident of MS Gulf Coast. He was a patriarch of the family and a generous man helping those in need. He has made a lifetime of good memories and great friends. Mr. Sonier was self-employed and well known for building swimming pool...
Nga Tran
Mar 28, 2024
Nga Tran, age 66, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024.Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Service will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. all at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nga Tran.
Carl John Sentell, Jr.
Mar 27, 2024
Carl John Sentell, Jr. “Bubba” age 67 of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.He was a lifetime resident of the Gulf Coast and went to St. Martin high school. After high school, Bubba took his love of cooking and became a chef. He began his career as a merchant marine, cooking for crews working offshore on tugboats. He...
Terry Lynn Schultz
Mar 27, 2024
Terry Lynn Schultz, 66, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 in Gulfport.
He was a wonderful husband, brother, father and grandfather. Terry enjoyed playing sports at Gulfport East High School along with his hobbies, golf, fishing and camping. He worked hard and played harder and spending time with friends was a favorite past time. Terry spent a...
Sybil A. Lambert
Mar 26, 2024
Sybil A. Lambert, 84, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at her home. She was born in Double Springs, Alabama on April 14, 1939. She was a devoted servant of the Lord and was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Pascagoula. For 44 years, Sybil was a loyal employee at Ingalls Shipbuilding (Litton Industries),...
Stephen Alan Taranto
Mar 25, 2024
Stephen A. "Stevie" Taranto, known affectionately as Gator, passed away on March 25, 2024, at the age of 71. A native of Biloxi and a graduate of Notre Dame High School, Gator ventured to Las Vegas in his twenties, where he built a successful career in gaming management. Eventually, he returned to Biloxi in 1992, drawn back by his love...
Harvey "Penny" Cole II
Mar 25, 2024
Harvey Penfield “Penny” Cole II, age 88, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024.
Mr. Cole was born on December 17, 1935 in New Orleans, LA. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Harvey was a Certified Life Underwriter and his employment included CLU, CFP, and Director of Financial Services. He was also named most...
Harold James Maynard
Mar 24, 2024
Harold J. Maynard “Harry J” was born in Biloxi on October 17, 1944, and passed away surrounded by loved ones on March 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice Maynard and Rita Ransonet Maynard. He is survived by his sister, Laura Allen (Larry), two nieces, and a nephew. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School....
Jerry Lee Grissom
Mar 23, 2024
Jerry Lee Grissom, age 92, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Jerry was born on September 11, 1931 in Laurel, MS to Lois Cox Tolbert and Jay Lee Tolbert. She met her husband of 67 years, James Calvin Grissom, at the age of 22 in St. Louis, MO, where she attended college. They were married two weeks later.
Jerry...
Virgilia "Virgie" Maria Fountain Pisarich Ridgeway
Mar 23, 2024
Virgilia "Virgie" Maria Fountain Pisarich Ridgeway, beloved grandmother, mother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. Virgie was born on November 27th, 1934, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Iona Fountain Diddlemeyer. She was raised in D’Iberville and attended D’Iberville schools.
Virgie had a lifelong passion for dancing and frequented dance clubs in...
James Jay Manly
Mar 23, 2024
James Jay Manly, age 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, unexpectedly.
James was born on June 23, 1943 to Burdett and Dorothy Manly. After studying at the University of Miami, James began a career in hotel management. He was also a lobbyist for small businesses.
In 2022, James met his wife, Linda Ladner Manly. He enjoyed retirement...
Katharine Lorraine Hager
Mar 22, 2024
Katharine Lorraine Hager, age 68, of Gulfport, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024.
Katharine was born on November 24, 1955 in Norfolk, VA and was a resident of the gulf coast most of her life. She served in the U.S. Army and retired from civil service at the Seabee base.
Katharine is survived by her long-time companion, Keats Bush and her...
Gloria Dorothy Meaut Lestrade
Mar 22, 2024
Gloria Dorothy Meaut Lestrade, born in Biloxi, MS on May 11, 1928, peacefully passed away at the age of 95, on Friday, March 22, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elbert C. Meaut and Dorothy Baker Meaut; her husband, Jack Lewis Lestrade; and her brother, Elbert “Boy” Meaut. Gloria is survived by her six children, Gloria and husband,...
Richard Dennis Breslin
Mar 22, 2024
Richard Dennis Breslin, age 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024. He was born on May 7, 1940 and grew up in the small town of Gilbertsville, NY.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Howell Breslin; his parents, Wilson and Bertha Breslin; and his sister, Wilma Laraway.
Richard is survived by his children, Deborah...
Charles Richard Early, Jr.
Mar 21, 2024
Charles Richard Early, Jr., age 2, of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Mobile, AL.
Charles was born in Biloxi, MS on September 14, 2021. He enjoyed riding his bike, playing with balls and he loved shoes. Charles was a loving, sweet boy with an attitude.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Vickie Cox. He is...
Mary Ellen Munkel
Mar 21, 2024
Mary Ellen Munkel, age 79, of Long Beach, Mississippi passed away on March 21, 2024, at her home.
Mary Ellen Conard Munkel was born on June 9, 1944, in Fairfield, Iowa to Gordon and Ellen Conard. She graduated from Watertown High School in Wisconsin in 1962 and attended St. Norbert College in West DePere, Wisconsin with a major in English and...
Heinz Schwarz
Mar 21, 2024
Heinz Schwarz, 88, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Gulfport.Mr. Schwarz immigrated to the United States many years ago. He moved to Gulfport, MS in 1996. He was active in real estate.​Survivors include his wife, Carol Schwarz; two children, Anita Curry and Kris Schwarz.There will be a graveside service on Friday, April 5, 2024, at...
Betty "Bebby" Milling Reeves
Mar 20, 2024
Betty Lois Milling Reeves, also known as Bebby by her grandchildren, was born on December 13, 1938, in Sebastopol, MS. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on March 20, 2024, at the age of 85, in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Betty was a dietician and home economics teacher. However, after her marriage, she dedicated her time to being a...
Christine B. Stewart
Mar 19, 2024
Christine B. Stewart of D’Iberville, MS departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Christine was a recent resident of D’Iberville having spent the majority of her life on Cape Cod, MA and the Boston area. She was born and raised in Waban, MA where she attended Newton Public Schools and earned her teaching certificate from Suffolk University in Boston....
Linda Holley
Mar 19, 2024
Linda Holley, 73, of Ocean Springs passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Linda was born July 25, 1950 in Kentucky to Harold Gibson and Peggy Radetic.
Linda was known for being a caretaker. In her free time, she enjoyed coloring and playing games and everyone loved her delicious fudge. Linda had a heart of gold and never met a stranger. She...
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