Obituaries
Beverly Marie Mesh
2024
Beverly Marie Mesh, 87, was born in New Orleans, LA to Wilbur and Vina Laumann. She passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Although she was born in New Orleans, Beverly lived her entire life in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from Saint Charles Academy then married Richard Mesh who graduated from...
Helen "Nony" Watson
Sep 15, 2024
Helen “Nony” Watson, of Biloxi, MS was born on January 21, 1932 and passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Helen’s life was marked by her unwavering love for her friends and her dedication to her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and the joy she brought to those...
Lillie Jobe
Sep 14, 2024
Lillie Ruth Burnett Jobe, 91, of Long Beach, MS passed away on September 14, 2024.
Lil was born on May 12,1933 in DeWitt, Arkansas. She always said she was so fortunate to grow up in the town founded by both her parents’ families. She developed a passion for music at an early age and began playing the piano when she was...
Belinda Balius Olsen
Sep 12, 2024
Belinda Balius Olsen, 51, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born on January 16, 1973, Belinda was known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and the unwavering love she showed to everyone in her life.
A devoted mother to her son, Cayden James Olsen, she cherished every moment watching him grow and excel in life. Belinda was also...
George Richard Smith
Sep 12, 2024
George Richard "Ricky" Smith, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home in Gulfport.
Ricky was born in Ellisville, MS to George A. Smith and Hazeline Crowe. He was a retired carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son, George Smith and his siblings Mark Smith (Tina) and Dennis Smith...
William "Billy" Gibson
Sep 12, 2024
Mr. William “Billy” Gibson, born July 31, 1938 in Macon, GA departed this life on September 12, 2024, at 1:15 am in Pascagoula, MS.
Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. Billy loved the Lord, was a teacher of the bible, and a strong witness for Jesus Christ. He served in the Marine Corp. Billy retired...
Daniel Louis Kosztur
Sep 11, 2024
Daniel Louis Kosztur, age 42, passed away on September 11, 2024, at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
Daniel was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Daniel was born on May 10, 1982 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Daniel began his adult employment career at Firestone Tires in...
Jim Brashier
Sep 11, 2024
Jim Eley Brashier, 70, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and family.
Born March 11, 1954 in Hattiesburg, MS to Jimmy C. Brashier and Peggy Eley Brashier. Jim’s family roots were tied to Biloxi, MS when his parents moved there in 1958. He attended Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS and graduated with the class...
James Donald Viator
Sep 9, 2024
The last of a generation of Viators is gone.
James Donald Viator, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home in Biloxi, MS.
Don was born on April 30, 1932 to the late Joseph Avite Viator and Laurence Lachaussee. He was a native of Biloxi, MS where he attended Notre Dame and Biloxi High and participated in football...
Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer
Sep 9, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer, 97, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Oxford University United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris McAlilly and Rev. Warren Black officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. A graveside service will be...
Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little
Sep 8, 2024
Dr. Robert “Bobby” A. Little of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Dr. Little was born in Oxford, Mississippi to Dr. Ashford Hunter and Minnie Ruth Tomlinson Little. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis Little; he is survived by his children, Ashford (Catherine) Little of Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Eliza (Paul) Aston of New York City,...
Bobbie L. Naboni
Sep 8, 2024
Bobbie L. Naboni, age 94, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Bobbie was born on May 19, 1930 in Bartow County, GA to John and Annie Mae Swafford. She served in the U.S. Army most of her career and was released on April 30, 1983 as Sgt. First Class (E7). Bobbie...
Joey Keith Gantt
Sep 8, 2024
Joey Keith Gantt was born February 26, 1957 to Carl Jackson and Ocie Baker Gantt in Shelby, NC. He attended school in Shelby, NC, but left to serve 4 years in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy he worked for the City of Shelby, NC in the Water Department, where he worked until his retirement. He was a...
Larry Mitchell Beckham
Sep 6, 2024
Larry Mitchell Beckham, age 53, of Gulfport, Mississippi lost his fight with pancreatic cancer on September 6, 2024. He died at his home, in the arms of his wife of almost fifteen years, Samantha Beckham. While born in Alabama, Larry was a Texan at heart, raised in Helotes, TX. He moved to Mississippi in his late teen years.
In his 20’s,...
Jess Eugene McDonnell
Sep 6, 2024
Jess Eugene McDonnell, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Jess was born on February 11, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Loren Bud McDonnell and Maria Fyles Young. He served in the US Marines and worked for the Municipality of Anchorage in the Muni Radio Shop. He loved fishing for halibut and salmon and he...
David Odell Clevenger
Sep 5, 2024
David Odell Clevenger, 59, passed away September 5, 2024. He was born October 24, 1964 to Thaddeus and Annette Clevenger.
Funeral Services will be held at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Pass Road Chapel on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm. Friends may visit from 12:00 pm until service time. Interment will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral home is honored to...
Loraine Foretich
Sep 5, 2024
Loraine Schivers Foretich, age 73, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Loraine was born on January 3, 1951 in Akron, OH. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from MGCCC. Loriane worked for Gulf Oaks Hospital and Gulf Coast Community Hospital. She was an LPN and RN. Loraine was nurse of the year in 1996 and received a reward for...
Una Louise Clements
Sep 5, 2024
Una Louise Clements, age 84, of Franklin, WI passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Private burial will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Una Louise Clements.
Paul Daniel Langham
Sep 4, 2024
Paul Daniel Langham, 48, of Biloxi, MS passed away on September 4, 2024, after a courageous and difficult 4 ½ year battle with stage IV colon cancer.
Paul was born on November 2, 1975, to Donald and Patricia Langham, at Andrews Air Force Base in Camp Springs, Maryland. After graduating from Oak Grove High in Hattiesburg, MS, Paul went on to...
Michael Wayne "Mike" Stroud
Sep 3, 2024
Michael Wayne “Mike” Stroud, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and joined his loving wife, Laura Howard Stroud on God’s next journey.
Mike was born on October 29, 1956 in Belleville, IL. He was a member of the catholic faith. He always enjoyed his Sunday dinners with his sister, Melissa Stroud D’Angelo. Mike spent a lot of his...
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