Obituaries

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook

Oct 2, 2025

Bruce Robertson Dent Crook, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on October 2, 2025.

She was born on November 20, 1933, lived in Robertson County, Springfield, TN. The daughter of Holman Winn Robertson and Jamie Rudolph Robertson.

Bruce spent most of her life in Mississippi, married to James Kinkead Dent, Jr until his death in 1982. They had two sons, James...

Evelyn Knitter

Evelyn Knitter

Oct 2, 2025

Evelyn Knitter, age 98, of Grand Rapids, MI, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away to glory on October 2, 2025, knowing in confidence she was saved by the blood of her Savior. 

Evelyn loved collecting paperdolls, books, antique items and reminiscing about anything related to her beloved Biloxi, Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Ethel...

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Cynthia Ann Johnston Ladnier

Oct 1, 2025

If you ever saw a little glitter on the floor, a Mickey Mouse ear headband tucked in a suitcase, or a cake so perfect it belonged in a bakery window, chances are, Cindy Ladnier was nearby.

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Johnston Ladnier, 66, of Biloxi, Mississippi, left this world peacefully surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and...

Kevin Woods Hart

Kevin Woods Hart

Oct 1, 2025

Kevin Woods Hart, born on March 8, 1961, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 64.

Kevin served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring honorably with many awards and accomplishments. He later worked for 23 years at Keesler Air Force Base with the Dark Knights 338 Squadron as a training instructor and supervisor.

He is...

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski

Oct 1, 2025

Sallie Hallam Tomaszewski, 73, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Cleveland, Mississippi, on February 20, 1952, Sallie was the daughter of Lt. Colonel Louis Carlyle Hallam and Delia Rae Hallam. She graduated from Cleveland High School and went on to earn both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Delta State...

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Gentry "Buddy" Cole, Jr.

Sep 29, 2025

Gentry “Buddy” Cole Jr., age 81, of Saucier, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.

As his doctor described in his final days, Buddy lived his life exactly the way he wanted—filled with love for his family, his country, and LSU football. He never missed a chance to dance and sing along to classic...

Elmer Duane Westfall

Elmer Duane Westfall

Sep 28, 2025

Elmer Duane Westfall passed away peacefully at Seashore Highlands Retirement Community in Gulfport, MS, early Sunday morning, September 28, 2025. He lived 99 wonderful years. He was deeply loved by all of his family, friends, and everyone he had the pleasure of meeting.

Mr. Westfall was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 25, 1926. His family moved to Dallas, TX. He...

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Dale Curtman Wilkinson

Sep 28, 2025

Dale Curtman Wilkinson, affectionately known as “Pops,” age 82, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Born on December 20, 1943, in Springfield, Illinois, Dale was the beloved son of Curtman Wilkinson and Jessie B. Wilkinson. A graduate of the University of Illinois, he proudly served his country as a U.S. Army Drill Sergeant...

John Joseph Albrycht

John Joseph Albrycht

Sep 28, 2025

John Joseph Albrycht, 92, of Ocean Springs MS died on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

He was born April 28, 1933, in Glen Cove, NY to John Leon and Nellie Albrycht. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marjorie Boleware Albrycht.

John is survived by his daughters, Kathryn Albrycht currently of Ocean Springs, MS and granddaughter, Isibél Owens Cagney...

James Farold Rush, Sr

James Farold Rush, Sr

Sep 28, 2025

James Farold Rush, Sr., known by many as "Boss Hog," passed away on September 28, 2025, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. He was born on May 9, 1969, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

A graduate of Vancleave High School in 1987, James dedicated himself to his work, spending time as a delivery driver at Neil Gas.

James is survived by his children: James Jr, Kalum,...

Frank David Grayson

Frank David Grayson

Sep 27, 2025

Frank David Grayson, age 81, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 1726 15th Street, Gulfport, where friends may visit beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...

Carl Edward Duvernay

Carl Edward Duvernay

Sep 27, 2025

June 2, 1958 – September 27, 2025

Carl Edward Duvernay, a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, passed away surrounded by family. Known for his love of bass fishing and his deep devotion to family, Carl’s life was defined by his care for others and the joy he found in everyday moments.

Born to Walter and Helen Duvernay, Carl grew up in Ocean...

Dorothy Sue Holbert

Dorothy Sue Holbert

Sep 26, 2025

Dorothy Sue Holbert, age 89, of Biloxi, MS passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at her home.

Miss Holbert was born on June 20, 1936, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

She served in the U.S. Air Force as a nurse for 20 years. She was a Vietnam Veteran. She was well loved by her family and friends.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier

Sep 25, 2025

Tomma "Ann" Chevalier, born on November 5, 1953, in Alexandria, Louisiana, passed away on September 25, 2025, in Ocean Springs. Ann dedicated twelve years of her career as a Compliance Analyst at Merchants and Marine Bank and also worked as a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer.

She graduated from Glenmora High School. She had a passion for 60's music, Disney World,...

Son Thieu Nguyen

Son Thieu Nguyen

Sep 25, 2025

Son Thieu Nguyen, age 78, of Pascagoula, MS, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1947 in Ba Lang, Thanh Hoa, Viet Nam. He was a longtime resident of the southern portion of the United States and also became a naturalized citizen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Am Van Nguyen and Tuyen...

Linda Fay Armstrong

Linda Fay Armstrong

Sep 25, 2025

Linda Fay Armstrong, 78, of Biloxi, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 while surrounded by her family. She was born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1947 to Joel and Idell Armstrong.

Linda moved to the Gulf Coast many years ago and has called it “home” since. She will be remembered for being a loving...

Talmage Kenneth Davis, Jr.

Talmage Kenneth Davis, Jr.

Sep 24, 2025

Talmage Kenneth “Ken” Davis, Jr. (67) of Gulfport, MS was born on July 3, 1958, in Charleston, MS and passed away on September 24, 2025, at Memorial Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife Sally Davis, his father Talmage Kenneth Davis, Sr. (Gloria), his mother Dorinda Clark (Harvey), and his brother Allen Clark.

He is survived by his brother Keith...

Lawrence L. "Larry" Mallett

Lawrence L. "Larry" Mallett

Sep 24, 2025

Lawrence L. “Larry” Mallett, age 80, of Vancleave, MS passed away on September 24, 2025 in D’Iberville, MS.

He was born in Norwich, CT on February 10, 1945, but became a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Larry was a ship designer at Ingalls Shipbuilding for 35 years, but with over 50 years of shipbuilding experience. Outside of being the...

Joseph Russell "Joey" Miller

Joseph Russell "Joey" Miller

Sep 23, 2025

Joseph Russell “Joey” Miller, age 39, beloved husband, father, son, and friend, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Joey was born on November 8, 1985, in Woodbridge, VA, to Bank and Janet Miller. He grew up alongside his four siblings and graduated from Exeter High School in New Hampshire. Joey pursued higher education with dedication, earning an associate’s...

John Christopher Weires

John Christopher Weires

Sep 23, 2025

John Christopher Weires, 92, of Vancleave, MS passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born November 1, 1932 in Cumberland, MD to Walter and Nellie Weires.

John received his bachelor's degree and master’s degree from the University of Maryland. He worked as a teacher for 31 years in the Prince George’s County Public School system. While there he taught Industrial...