Obituaries

Kathleen Kirkland Potts

Kathleen Kirkland Potts

Mar 11, 2025

Kathleen Kirkland Potts, 74, a native of Biloxi passed away peacefully in the care of St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport on March 11, 2025.

Kathleen was born on January 3, 1951, in Biloxi where she attended Sacred Heart Girls High. She continued her formal education at the University of Southern Mississippi, returning home to serve her community as an Elementary School...

Dale Cannon

Dale Cannon

Mar 11, 2025

Billye Dale (Ward) Cannon, 84, formerly of Clinton, MS, and a native of Louisville, MS, passed away on March 11, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.

Born on August 31, 1940, to Robert and Maude Ward, Dale was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a faithful Catholic who cherished good company and had a remarkable talent for cooking. Her...

Gary Michael Radovich

Gary Michael Radovich

Mar 9, 2025

Mr. Gary Michael Radovich, age 76, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Mr. Radovich was born on June 10, 1948, in Biloxi, MS to Marco Radovich Sr. and Rita Mae Hormanski Radovich. He graduated from Biloxi High School. He worked in the beer industry for many years before making a career change to purchasing for Biloxi Regional...

Jordan "JJ" Maye

Jordan "JJ" Maye

Mar 9, 2025

Jordan “JJ” Maye, age 17, tragically passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at her home in Ocean Springs.

J was born in New York and eventually moved to Georgia where she spent the first seven years of her life as an only child. She then gave up that title when her baby brother Jaxon was born. She quickly fell in...

Charles Hewes

Charles Hewes

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Hewes, age 83, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Charley was born on April 3, 1941, in Gulfport to William Gardner Hewes, Sr. and Janie May Hewes. He was a lifelong resident of Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University. Charley was deeply involved in his community, being an active member of...

Vilma Amneris Mobley

Vilma Amneris Mobley

Mar 6, 2025

Vilma Amneris Mobley, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Gulfport.

Vilma was born on December 28, 1949 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was married to Thomas W. Mobley, who is a Master Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corp., retired.

Vilma is survived by her siblings, Nilsa M. Ortiz, Cookie Ortiz Backus, and Rafael O. Clark.

A...

Claudia Theresa Henley

Claudia Theresa Henley

Mar 6, 2025

Claudia Theresa Henley, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Claudia was born January, 27, 1944 in Biloxi to Theresa Saujon Tauscher and Robert Bilancich.

She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1962. Throughout her life, Claudia enjoyed music, dancing, reading, cooking, and watching her shows on Masterpiece Theatre. She...

Ethel "Lucy" McMillan

Ethel "Lucy" McMillan

Mar 6, 2025

Ethel Lucille “Lucy” McMillan, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Pascagoula.

She was born on November 13, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to her parents Earl and Mamie Borries. Lucy was an exceptional daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and woman. She was a member of The Vancleave Restoration Branch proclaiming the original gospel...

Darlene Amelia Reichard

Darlene Amelia Reichard

Mar 5, 2025

Darlene Amelia Reichard, age 81, resident of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 in her home in Gulfport.

Darlene came into this world on August 27, 1943, impoverished and humble, the daughter of two Higgins plant factory workers, Irma Salisbury and D.C. Bode, from the city of New Orleans. Her younger years were spent in abject poverty, from pillar to...

David J. Caldwell

David J. Caldwell

Mar 5, 2025

David J. Caldwell, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 5, 2025.

No services will be held at this time.

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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of David J. Caldwell.

Joy Barhanovich Tucei

Joy Barhanovich Tucei

Mar 4, 2025

A true queen of Mardi Gras took her final bow this year, with the peaceful passing of Joy Barhanovich Tucei, 77, of Biloxi on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a four-year battle with dementia.

Born October 5, 1947, to Steve “Gramps” and Eula Seymour Barhanovich of Biloxi, Joy’s lifelong love for the carnival season began at an early age. She...

Daniel Silva Infante

Daniel Silva Infante

Mar 4, 2025

Daniel Silva Infante, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.

He was born on September 10, 1963, to Benancia Silva Infante and Daniel G. Infante. He graduated from Fresno State and was a Professional Musician. Danny has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wayne Newton, Celine...

Coach Eddie Ladner

Coach Eddie Ladner

Mar 3, 2025

Eddie Ladner, 73, a legendary athlete and coach, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. A dedicated mentor, leader, and friend, Eddie's legacy as a coach, educator, and fierce competitor will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and...

Isabel "Izzy" O'Conner Bullard

Isabel "Izzy" O'Conner Bullard

Mar 3, 2025

Isabel “Izzy” O’Conner Bullard, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home.

Isabel was born on December 28, 1928 in Gulfport to Clifford F. O’Conner, Sr. and Isabel Courtenay O’Conner. She had a very full and rich life, having lived in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Mobile, Alabama, Biloxi, Laurel, and then back to Gulfport. Isabel...

Janice Faye Smith

Janice Faye Smith

Mar 3, 2025

Janice Faye Smith, 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Gulfport.

She was born on February 4, 1945, in Dadeville, AL.  She was employed at Best Western in Gulfport for 20+ years until it was destroyed by Katrina. Janice loved thrift shopping and garage sales. She especially loved jewelry. It didn’t matter what kind; she loved...

Margaret "Lou" Carr

Margaret "Lou" Carr

Mar 2, 2025

Margaret Lula Mae “Lou” Carr, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home.

Margaret was born on September 20, 1942 in Ville Platte, LA to Cleven and Carrie Manuel. She attended Ville Platte High School and was a gardener for a plant nursery as well as a daycare worker. Margaret’s hobbies included reading, bird...

Albert "Sam" Reyer

Albert "Sam" Reyer

Mar 2, 2025

Albert "Sam" Reyer, age 88, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. His passing followed a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer.

Born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Sam lived a life defined by gentle resilience, unwavering devotion, and an abiding love for his family and community. He briefly...

Sally Gisclard Davis

Sally Gisclard Davis

Mar 2, 2025

Sally Gisclard Davis, 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Gulfport.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.at the O'Neal Road location of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home followed by a service at 1:00 p.m.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Sally Davis.

Joey Fountain, Jr.

Joey Fountain, Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Elvin Joseph “Joey” Fountain Jr., 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed peacefully into heaven Sunday, March 2, at The Lighthouse Memory Care. Born September 5, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Elvin Joseph Fountain Sr. and Itaska Broome Fountain, Joey’s life was marked by his unwavering love and passion for the Lord, his family, missions, and serving others.

The Lord was his...

Verda "Petesy" Troney

Verda "Petesy" Troney

Mar 2, 2025

Verda “Petesy” Troney, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on August 8, 1933, in Biloxi, MS to John and Rebecca Saucier. She graduated from MGCCC with an associate’s degree in psychology.

Verda was a faithful servant of the Most High, Jesus. She received the Apostolic...

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