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...

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...

John Ryland Boney, Sr.

John Ryland Boney, Sr.

Jan 28, 2025

John Ryland Boney, Sr., 81, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Pascagoula.

Mr. Boney was born in Biloxi and graduated from D’Iberville High School. He served in the Army National Guard for a term of service. Mr. Boney was a floor coverer by trade for many years. He then joined the Biloxi Fire Department where he...

Louis William Gorenflo

Louis William Gorenflo

Jan 28, 2025

Captain Louis W. Gorenflo, SC, USN (Ret.) passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 in Richmond, Virginia surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 31, 1934, the only child of Marion K. Gorenflo (née Thomas) and Louis J. Gorenflo, who was Captain and owner of the SAILFISH, Biloxi Harbor Marine Tour, a tourist attraction he started in 1954, which continues...

George L. Purvis

George L. Purvis

Jan 27, 2025

George L. Purvis, age 75, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025.

George was born on October 9, 1949 in Dexter, MS. He was a graduate of Gulfport High School, class of 1968. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, welder and fitter for over 20 years. George was a member of the MS Division Sons of Revolution and...

Shelley Harrington Cummings

Shelley Harrington Cummings

Jan 26, 2025

Shelley Harrington Cummings, age 78, of Gulfport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at home surrounded by her family.

Shelley was born on April 4, 1946 in Jackson, MS. She attended Murrah High School in Jackson, MS, Emerson College in Boston, MA, and graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1967. Shelley was a former...

Richard Owen Crosby

Richard Owen Crosby

Jan 26, 2025

Richard Owen Crosby, 82, of Gulfport died Sunday, January 26, 2025.

A private graveside service with military honors by the US Navy will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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

Arlie Duane Lamas

Arlie Duane Lamas

Jan 25, 2025

Arlie Duane Lamas, 67, of Latimer, MS passed away on January 25, 2025.

He was born on November 22, 1957. He graduated from St. Martin High School and Perk. He was known as a standout baseball player who was a left-handed hard hitter as well as a hard thrower from the outfield. He retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding as a Draftsman/Designer. Arlie...

James Chester Beck

James Chester Beck

Jan 25, 2025

EMCM James Chester Beck, age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi.

Jim entered the U.S. Navy after graduating from high school. He spent the next 27 years touring the world from various classes of amphibious craft (LCUs, LSTs, etc.) and finished his seagoing career on a minesweeper (MSO), the USS Inflict. He made numerous 6-month deployments...

Leon Earl Kenney

Leon Earl Kenney

Jan 25, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Leon Earl Kenney, aged 83, on January 25, 2025. He passed away in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service to his family, his church, and his community.

Earl was born on September 14, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, to Leon Orville Kenney and Jewel Alice (Bolton)...

Ngoc Van Nguyen

Ngoc Van Nguyen

Jan 25, 2025

Ngoc Van Nguyen, 70, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Ocean Springs Hospital. He was born in Vietnam and retired as a fisherman. 

Ngoc is preceded in death by his parents: Cuu Nguyen and Keo Nguyen; Wife: Nguyen Thi Nguyen; daughter, Kim Loan Nguyen; and brothers, Jimmy Nguyen and Ngot Nguyen.

Survivors include his children: Dung Nguyen...

Mary Ann Quave Rhodes

Mary Ann Quave Rhodes

Jan 25, 2025

 

Mary Ann Quave Rhodes, age 94, entered eternal rest on January 25, 2025. Mary Ann was born in D’Iberville, MS to Peter Narcissus and Lima (Fayard) Quave on April 21, 1930.

Mary Ann attended St. Theresa’s Catholic Elementary School, Sacred Heart Girls High School and graduated from D’Iberville High School in 1948 where she received a gold medal for typing and...

Pamela Martin Griffin

Pamela Martin Griffin

Jan 24, 2025

Pamela Martin Griffin, 64, of Vancleave, MS passed away on January 24, 2025.

She was born on May 3, 1960 in O’Fallon, Illinois. She graduated from Biloxi High School. She served customers at Port O’Call in St. Martin for 30 years. She enjoyed planting and gardening. She was a fan of University of Alabama football and the band Styx. She provided...

Katie L. Seymour

Katie L. Seymour

Jan 23, 2025

Katie LaBreeska Seymour, 54, of Biloxi, MS passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. She was born March 29, 1970 to Jack Warden and Lillian Richey.

After graduating high school, Katie worked at Walmart for over 21 years. In her free time, she enjoyed going on cruises, going to the beach, and fishing.

Katie is preceded in death by her parents, Jack Warden...

Lillie R. Marsh

Lillie R. Marsh

Jan 23, 2025

 Ms. Lillie R. Marsh, aged 74, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles W. & Ann A. Marsh; and her sister Mrs. Audrey Kent. 

Lillie is survived by her sister, Mrs. Mabel Marsh Abrasley and her husband Bob of Sparks, NV; her daughters, Jennifer Hendrickson of Ocean Springs, MS and Mrs. Renee...

Brona Jean Freeman

Brona Jean Freeman

Jan 23, 2025

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Brona Jean (Dunbar) Freeman peacefully passed away at Brookdale Memory Care Center in Hattiesburg, MS, after a lengthy but valiant struggle with both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. She was 83 years old.

Brona was born in Lyons, Kansas on July 22, 1941 to the late Marguerite and Marcus Dunbar but...

Andrew Kenneth Creel

Andrew Kenneth Creel

Jan 22, 2025

Andrew Kenneth Creel, 87, of Saucier, MS died Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Private services for the family will be held at a later date.

Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Andrew Kenneth Creel.

Richard F. Quave Sr.

Richard F. Quave Sr.

Jan 22, 2025

Richard Frank Quave, Sr., 80, of Vancleave, entered his eternal rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Richard was born on April 10, 1944 in Biloxi, MS and lived his first 8 years in Birmingham, AL before becoming a long-time resident of Vancleave, MS. He graduated from Vancleave High School in 1962. As a self-taught musician, he was well-known throughout his life...

Patricia "Patsy" Dees Jones

Patricia "Patsy" Dees Jones

Jan 21, 2025

Patricia “Patsy” Dees Jones, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 92. Her life was a remarkable journey filled with love, adventure, and dedication to her family and community.

Born on January 8, 1933, to Clifton Leroy Dees and Ionia Mills Dees, Patsy grew up on the Gulf Coast, where...

Jeffrey Paul Orth

Jeffrey Paul Orth

Jan 20, 2025

Jeffrey Paul Orth, 68, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his home.

He was born on February 7, 1956 in Streator, IL to Emory and Mildred Orth. After completing high school, he worked at Walmart in Jacksonville, FL.  He enjoyed playing golf.

Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents and a sibling, Ann Garey. 

He is survived...

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