Obituaries

Kevin "Bryan" Bartley

Kevin "Bryan" Bartley

Jan 15, 2025

Kevin "Bryan" Bartley, age 42, of Loxley, AL passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. 

Bryan's passions included off-road mud riding, riding his motorcycle, and the annual Mardi Gras celebrations; however, his greatest source of fulfillment was his family. He was a dedicated and loving father, a successful provider, and a deeply caring individual whose absence will be profoundly felt. 

Bryan is...

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing

Feb 6, 2025

Andrea Ray Ward-Rushing, of D’Iberville and Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away after a courageous two-year battle with cancer in her home in Woolmarket, MS in the presence of her husband, Charles Rushing and sons, Josh and James Ward. She faced every challenge with strength, independence, and determination, qualities that defined her throughout her life.

Born and raised in the Gulf Coast area,...

Thomas Ramby Evans

Thomas Ramby Evans

Feb 5, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Ramby Evans, 84 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

He was born on November 18, 1940 in Cleburne, TX to J.T. and Pearl Evans. He liked to work on cars, race cars with his stepson, and he liked to go dancing. He loved fishing, Nascar racing, and the New Orleans Saints.

Tommy was preceded in...

Geraldine Simpson Harris

Geraldine Simpson Harris

Feb 5, 2025

Geraldine Simpson Harris, 89, of Diamondhead, MS died Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

A private service will be held by the family.

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

Teresa Jean Holland

Teresa Jean Holland

Feb 5, 2025

Teresa Wyrosdick Holland, 64, of Saucier, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Gulfport.

Teresa wasn’t an ordinary lady from the get go. From playing ball with the guys in the neighborhood as a kid, to mud riding with her kids and their friends, camping, hunting and fishing as an adult. She had a spitfire personality whose can vegetable...

Cary Lewis Forister

Cary Lewis Forister

Feb 4, 2025

Mr. Cary Lewis Forister, age 73, of Cropwell, AL, passed away on February 4, 2025. He was a current resident of Long Beach, MS. 

 Mr. Forister was born November 14 1951 in Memphis, TN. He was a native of Dyess, AR and graduated from Osceola High School in 1970. Following graduation, Mr. Forister joined the Army and served in Europe from...

Richard Robert Perkett

Richard Robert Perkett

Feb 4, 2025

Richard Robert Perkett (Rich), 76, of Pass Christian MS passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his dogs on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

He was born in Portsmouth, VA on September 2, 1948 to Barbra Gail Herrick (Mother) and George Richard Perkett (Father). He was a 28 year veteran of the US Coast Guard and achieved the rank of Master...

Emile "Johnny" Tiblier Jr.

Emile "Johnny" Tiblier Jr.

Feb 4, 2025

Emile "Johnny" Tiblier Jr., 76,  of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, on Monday, February 10, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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Estes Donald Graves

Estes Donald Graves

Feb 4, 2025

Estes “Donald” Graves, 81, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Born on January 17, 1944, in Biloxi, Donald demonstrated his dedication to service early in life when he joined the Marine Corps in 1961. His five years of proud service to his country set the foundation for a...

Leona May Harrison

Leona May Harrison

Feb 4, 2025

Leona May (Chambers) Harrison, 86, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Gulfport.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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

Michael "Chewy" Windom

Michael "Chewy" Windom

Feb 3, 2025

Michael “Chewy” Windom passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 3, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in Biloxi, Mississippi. He is survived by his wife of nearly 26 years, Jennifer Windom; his two devoted children, Leigh (Will) and Helen (Aaron); two grandsons who adored their Paw-Paw, Eli and Samuel; and by his siblings, Butch (Emi), Celeste (Randy) and...

Lydia Frances Gautreaux

Lydia Frances Gautreaux

Feb 2, 2025

Miss Lydia Frances Gautreaux of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 83 years of age.

Miss Gautreaux was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and was well loved and cherished throughout her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Burcie Gautreaux; and her beloved sister, Beatrice Chapman.

Survivors include her sisters, Pauline Huthmacher...

Bobby Joe Rose

Bobby Joe Rose

Feb 2, 2025

Bobby Joe Rose, age 71, born in New Orleans, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025. A transplant to the MS Gulf Coast, Bobby loved being close to the beautiful sights and sounds of the ocean.

Bobby was a graduate of Picayune High School. He attended Parkway Baptist Church. He was a loving father to three children and proud grandfather...

James Alvin Williams

James Alvin Williams

Feb 2, 2025

James Alvin Williams, age 81, of Gulfport, MS went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 2, 2025. 

Born on September 15, 1943, Jimmy was a lifelong resident of the Coast where he was born and raised in Biloxi. He was retired from MDOT and enjoyed spending his days with his wife and family. He loved talking...

Vida "Marie" Reed Pope

Vida "Marie" Reed Pope

Feb 1, 2025

Vida "Marie" Reed Pope, age 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Wiggins, MS

Marie was born November 27, 1932, in Louisville, MS, to Eva Houston Reed and Amzie Price Reed. She was a graduate of Louisville High School graduating as the class salutatorian. Marie worked as a court reporter for the Judge Advocate General's Office...

George Dickey Arndt

George Dickey Arndt

Jan 31, 2025

George Dickey Arndt passed away January 31, 2025 with his loving family by his side. 

Dickey was born to George and Dorothy Arndt on October 1, 1938 in Biloxi, MS. Growing up in Ocean Springs brought him years of joy running through the ancient oak groves with cousins, playing tennis with his family and fishing. He attended Ocean Springs public school,...

Juanita Olier Dalgo

Juanita Olier Dalgo

Jan 31, 2025

Juanita Dalgo, age 85, of Ocean Springs, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Juanita is preceded in death by her parents, Sevran “Red” and Gertrude Boudreaux Olier; her sister, Jeanette Olier Coan; grandchildren, Nicholas Dalgo II and Cheree Dalgo Seymour; and by her husband, Joseph “Buzzy” Dalgo. 

Survivors include her son, Nicholas Dalgo (Angela); brother, Tyrone Olier Sr.; grandchildren, Haley...

Doris Evelyn Chandler

Doris Evelyn Chandler

Jan 30, 2025

Doris Evelyn Chandler, age 61, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 in Gulfport, MS.

Doris is preceded in death by her father, David Bastian.

Doris is survived by her husband, August George Chandler; mother, Gladys Evelyn Bastian; her siblings, Judith Christo, Martha Ann Tarver, and Avery Champagne; her children, Jene Zenobia Smith, Ashley Nicole Chandler, and August Chase...

Joan Siemeck Reading

Joan Siemeck Reading

Jan 29, 2025

Joan Siemeck Reading, 62, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Ocean Springs.

Joan was born August 31, 1962 to Loretta Juraszek and Richard Siemeck. She was a loving person - always friendly to everyone. Joan worked at the VA for 36 years. She was a diabetic since she was 14 years old and was on...

Margarita "Peggy" Phillips

Margarita "Peggy" Phillips

Jan 29, 2025

Margarita “Peggy” Phillips, 90, of Perkinston, Mississippi passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in her home with family and Deaconess Hospice present.

She was born on October 18, 1934 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Margarita's parents were Perfecto Muniz and Agnes Jaramillo. She earned an Associates degree in Education. She spent her life raising 5 children and keeping the home fires burning...

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