Obituaries
Chayce Michael Parsons
Sep 23, 2024
Chayce Michael Parsons, 14 years old, of Biloxi, MS passed away Monday, September 23, 2024. Chayce was born December 29, 2009 in Warren, PA to Michael and Barbara Parsons.
As a 9th grader attending school in Biloxi, he enjoyed collecting sport cards, foreign currencies, vinyl records, Pokemon cards, play video games, throwing the football in the backyard, visiting the aquarium, and...
James Franklin Lewis
Sep 23, 2024
James Franklin Lewis, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at his residence in Gulfport.
James was born in Gulfport to Roy and Mildred Lewis. He received an Associates Degree from Gulf Coast Community College and served in the US Navy then the MS Air National Guard where he retired after 22 years. He retired as a...
Robert Lynn Chavis
Sep 22, 2024
Robert Lynn Chavis, 72, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 in Gulfport.
Robert was a native of Memphis, TN and a longtime resident of the coast. He was a former casino dealer and an avid motorcyclist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Cleo Buchanan Chavis; his brother, George Allen Chavis; and his sisters, Betty...
Claudia Ann Gagliano
Sep 21, 2024
Claudia Ann Gagliano, age 72, of Harahan, LA, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024.
Claudia was born in New Orleans, LA on November 23, 1951 and remained a resident of New Orleans until she moved to Harahan, LA.
Claudia was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Beliva Hussy Gagliano and daughter, Sandra Kelly.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Byers; sister,...
Ronald Barnard
Sep 21, 2024
Ronald Barnard, age 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 in Covington, LA.
Mr. Barnard was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Gulfport. He previously served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the construction business.
Survivors include his wife, Karen; son, Lance (Katie); and granddaughter, Stella.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...
Melissa Mangum Cospelich
Sep 21, 2024
Melissa Mangum Cospelich, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. She was born January 22, 1965 in Biloxi, MS to Robert Mangum Sr. and Joan Mangum.
She graduated from D’Iberville High School. Following graduation, she attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a Masters Degree. Melissa then began her career as a social worker. In her...
Mr. Dovel Boles, Jr.
Sep 19, 2024
Mr. Dovel Boles Jr., 81, of Biloxi, MS, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Gulfport, MS. Dovel was born on August 15, 1943 to Dovel Boles and Mabel Powell Boles in Greenville, AL.
Dovel came to Biloxi with his parents when his father was stationed at Keesler AFB. He graduated from Biloxi High School and attended the University of Southern MS...
Michael Troy Previto
Sep 19, 2024
Michael Troy Previto, 59, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 in Biloxi.
Mr. Previto was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the coast. He was a beloved son and brother.
Mr. Previto's survivors include his parents, Tony Previto and Joyce Previto; his sister, Kimberly Broussard; and his brothers, Anthony Previto, Jr., Todd Previto and Toby...
Betty Lou Boyles Modlin
Sep 18, 2024
Betty Lou Boyles Modlin, 88, of Ocean Springs, MS, departed this life Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Mrs. Betty was born to Hardy and Easter Marie Smith Boyles in Waynesboro, MS, on Wednesday, November 13,1935. She was a Beautician in downtown Ocean Springs for 55+ years, a loving mother and wife. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...
Mr. Hon Van Dao
Sep 17, 2024
Mr. Hon Van Dao, age 61, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 25th, Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Vietnamese...
Bernard P. Audet
Sep 17, 2024
Bernard "Bernie" P. Audet, age 91, Biloxi, MS passed into Eternal Life, September 17, 2024 while under the loving and supportive care of the Biloxi VA Hospice Team.
Born November 23, 1932, to Philippe J Audet and Albina (Leblanc) Audet, the youngest of 11 children. Bernie attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Fitchburg, MA, and carried with him fond memories of...
Janey Belcher
Sep 16, 2024
Janey Belcher, age 74, of Lumberton, MS passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024.
She was born in Abbs Valley, VA where she grew up and graduated from Graham High School. In April 1980, Janey was initiated into Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. During her time in the sorority, she was the Valentine Queen for her chapter and earned the Exemplar Degree...
Mr. Tri Thanh Le
Sep 16, 2024
Mr. Tri Thanh Le, age 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. He will be transferred to Vietnam for burial.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Tri Thanh Le.
Evelyn Hopkins Armiger Gregory
Sep 15, 2024
Evelyn Hopkins Armiger Gregory “Ebbie”, age 92, of Pass Christian, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Ocean Springs.
Evelyn was a long-time resident of Pass Christian. She was born on November 8, 1931 in Washington, D.C. to Lorin Hopkins and Marigold Umberger Armiger and was a graduate of Eastern High School. She was honored as 2018 Most Distinguished Church...
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...
Raymond Scott Dutton
Sep 13, 2024
Raymond Scott Dutton, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Ray was born on May 8, 1959 in Moultrie, GA to parents, Ronald K Dutton and Dolores Paolicelli.
Ray worked hard as an analyst programmer / Director of application systems for 26 years before retiring with his beloved wife Cheryl to Gulfport Mississippi. A city often visited...
Barbara May Warren
Sep 12, 2024
Barbara May Warren, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Mrs. Warren was born on April 30, 1939 in Thomasville, NC to parents Gladys Evelyn Brumfield and Charles Thomas Brumfield.
Barbara attended MS City Elementary School in Gulfport and graduated with the class of 1958 from Gulfport Highschool.
She was active in the United Methodist Women of Faith and...
Matthew Joseph Meyer
Sep 12, 2024
Matthew J. Meyer, 83, passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on September 12, 2024 and
went to his forever heavenly home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Matthew Meyer was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Matthew and Augusta (Walters) Meyer.
On February 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to the love of his life...
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