Obituaries
Ethel "Lucy" McMillan
Mar 6, 2025
Ethel "Lucy" McMillan, 85, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025. Mrs. McMillan was born November 13, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to Earl and Eda Borries.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Vancleave Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit one hour prior. Interment will follow at McMillan Cemetery...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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.
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
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...
David Richard Smith
Mar 1, 2025
David Richard Smith, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was 82 years old.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Hazel Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Harvey Smith; his daughters, Gina Haug, Ginger Smith and Stephanie Castjohn; his cherished grandchildren, Kelli Santos, Anders Haug, Tori Clark, Alex Haug,...
Randall "Randy" Jolley
Mar 1, 2025
Randall "Randy" Jolley, 39, and a resident of Harris County Texas passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Texas.
Randy was born on July 27, 1985 in Tamarac, FL. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and Southern Miss. Randy loved anything Auburn and when he played football he was known by his friends as "Rudy". He loved...
James "Jimmy" Bains
Mar 1, 2025
James “Jimmy” Bains IV, 72, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born January 2, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, but had been a resident of Gautier, Mississippi, for more than 60 years. Jimmy graduated from Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
After graduation, he began his career as a Brick Mason with Doyle Germany, but it was his good friend,...
Brian Dewitt Atchley
Feb 28, 2025
Brian Dewitt Atchley, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed peacefully in his sleep at his residence on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Brian was born on June 27, 1970 in Biloxi to Grover D. Atchley, Jr. and Ruthie L. Atchley. He graduated from St. Martin High School. Brian’s career consisted of underwater welding offshore. He was a well-respected welder at Ingall’s Shipbuilding and...
Marian O'Connor
Feb 27, 2025
Mrs. Marian L. O’Connor passed away peacefully on Feb 27, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Marian was born on Apr 16, 1930, in Richmond Heights, Ohio. She fondly remembered growing up as a ‘farmer’s daughter’ and often shared farming truisms, such as: “There’s only two kinds of rain - too much and too little”.
Marian...
Dorothy Campbell Houtz
Feb 26, 2025
Dorothy Campbell Houtz, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February, 26th, 2025.
Dot, as everyone knew her, was born in Hattiesburg Ms. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School and also attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Dot was an active member, until these past few years of sickness, of Westminster Presbyterian...
Thad Geter
Feb 25, 2025
Thad Geter, a devoted man of faith, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. He was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Thad Monroe Geter and Jettie S. Geter and was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his son, John David Geter; his...
Paul Francis Cavanaugh
Feb 25, 2025
Mr. Paul Francis Cavanaugh, age 77, of Purvis, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Navy.
Mr. Cavanaugh is preceded in death by his parents, John Cavanaugh and Claudia Lavo Cavanaugh.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife...
Charles "Sonny" E. Weems, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
On Monday, February 24, 2025, Charles "Sonny" E. Weems, Jr., at the age of 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.
Born in Biloxi to Charles "Charlie" and Glenna (Sherrell) Weems, Sonny inherited his love and appreciation of the gulf waters. Growing up on "the Point" he became a skilled craftsman boat builder and fisherman. Upon building numerous boats,...
Linda Sue King
Feb 24, 2025
Linda Sue King, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs.
Linda was born on February 16, 1943 to her parents Carl E. Gaedchens and Wanda Mclure. She worked for Marvars Seafood and retired from the Beau Rivage. Linda loved being outdoors planting gardens, fishing and drinking her coffee, and spoiling...
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