Jan 7, 2025

Shirley Anne Giafaglione, 90 years old, was a lifelong resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi; she joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven in the early hours of January 7th, 2025. Shirley was born in Biloxi on September 26th, 1935, to Robert Claude and Alberta Ellen Kew Mohler; she was the youngest of seven children. From an early age, Shirley knew...

Jan 7, 2025

Wanda Gale Cleveland, 47 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on January 7, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00pm on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit two hours prior. Burial will take place at Cedar Hills Cemetery, Hampshire, TN.

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Jan 7, 2025

Sawyer Michael Kuljis, age 17, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in New Orleans, LA after a courageous fight against cancer. He was born July 31, 2007 in Biloxi to Tina LeBatard Kuljis and Michael Kuljis.

Sawyer attended Biloxi High, where he was working hard to complete his senior year at home to graduate in May. He...

Jan 7, 2025

Michael Eugene “Mike” Alise, age 65, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Ocean Springs at the Lighthouse Memory Care.

Mike was born on October 16, 1959 in Lutcher, LA to Anthony Alise Sr. and Shirley Alise. He graduated from East Ascension High School. Mike Alise was a prestigious man that was prominent in his community. Early...

Jan 6, 2025

Patricia McCarthy, 68 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, January 6, 2024.

She was born in Woburn, MA to John H. McCarthy and Helen M. Gillespie McCarthy. She graduated from Ocean Springs High School. She was employed as a Data Processor.

Tricia loved nature. She loved to laugh and tell stories with her family and friends. She was always generous...

Jan 6, 2025

Margaret Jo Frazier, age 78, of Gulfport, MS, died peacefully on January 6, 2025, in her hometown.

Born July 23, 1947, Margaret was the oldest of two children of James Dillon Laird (10/21/1918 – 11/30/1987) and Josie Elaine Laird (3/7/1921 – 7/18/2010). Margaret earned a master’s degree in education from Louisiana State University and devoted 41 years of her life to...

Jan 6, 2025

Guy Theodore Robbins, age 84 of Gulfport passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Mr. Robbins was born in Tupelo, MS and had been a resident of Gulfport for 7 years. He was retired from the GM&O Railroad.

Mr. Robbins was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Robbins; parents, William Aubrey and Gay Nell Bush Robbins; and two brothers, W.A. Robbins,...

Jan 6, 2025

Joseph Clarence McClammy of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025.

Mr. McClammy, born July 18, 1934, was a native of Atmore, Alabama, and was raised in Mobile. He had been a resident of Gulfport since 1963. He was a member of First Baptist Church and the Scrap Iron Sunday School Class in Gulfport. 

Mr. McClammy attended Auburn University and...

Jan 5, 2025

Retired TSgt Frank “Butch” Eldridge, age 84, of Saucier, MS passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2024 with his wife at his side.

He was born in Independence, LA on April 29, 1940. He grew up in Spring Creek and Kentwood, LA until enlisting in the US Army after graduating from high school.

Frank served in the US Army for 6 years...

Jan 5, 2025

Sarah Rebecca Fikes “Becky”, age 63, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Becky was born in West Marrero, LA on May 3, 1961 to parents, Angelina and H.L. Strickland Jr. She attended Northeast Jones Highschool, Jones County Junior College, and USM.

She was a proud miliary homemaker and spouse. She loved music and fishing.

Sarah is preceded in death...

Jan 4, 2025

James "Jimmy" "Ace" Lively entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the age of 79. Jimmy was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on April 24, 1945, to John O. Lively, Sr. and Susan Garcia Lively. 

He is preceded in death by Joan Tapper, Florence Garner, Mary Hedgecoth and John O. Lively, Jr.; his son, Kevin Lively; and nephew, Clinton...

Jan 3, 2025

Patricia Ann Flowers, 83, of D'Iberville, MS passed away Friday, January 3, 2025. She was born May 20, 1941 in St. Louis, MO to Robert and Gertrude Larkey.

Patricia was the first in her family to go to college. She became a registered nurse. As a young adult, she loved horseback riding and throughout her life, she had a love for...

Jan 3, 2025

Lois Maxine Gandy, age 89, a longtime resident of D’Iberville, Mississippi, was welcomed into the arms of her loving Savior on Friday, January 3, 2025. 

Maxine was born to Edgar and Lessie McDonald in Preston, Mississippi, on October 17, 1935. She grew up in a loving Christian home where she worked the family farm with her brothers and sisters. She attended...

Jan 2, 2025

Ingeborg “Inga” Irene Boone, 90, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025. She was born May 28, 1934 in Baesweiler Aachen, Germany.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Roy E. Boone.

Survivors include her children, Roy E. Boone, Jr. and Ruthie I. Bell; grandchildren, Katherine “Katie” Boone, David Boone, Melinda Ferguson, Haley Dails, Joshua...

Jan 2, 2025

Jan 2, 2025

Victoria Boudwin Manderson, age 73, of Coaling, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Mrs. Manderson grew up in Biloxi, Mississippi, until she settled in Coaling, Alabama, with her husband, David Manderson. She graduated from Biloxi High School and later pursued a bachelor’s degree from Stillman College. In her free time, she loved to garden, paint, crochet, and read. She...

Jan 2, 2025

Sharon Ann Hunter, 64, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

She was born Sharon Ann Wood on February 19, 1960, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Sharon was a fighter throughout her life, having endured many challenges. She was an example to her loved ones because of her resilience and her ability to stay positive and loving throughout the worst...

Jan 2, 2025

Susan Adele Farley, age 84, of Latimer, MS passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Mrs. Farley was originally from Rush, NY and a recent resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She moved from Auburn, CA with her husband, Anthony Farley, in 2022. She was a graduate of Rush-Henrietta High School in Rush, NY and took several continuing education courses while...

Jan 1, 2025

Louis Anthony Vassalli, Sr., 82, of St. Martin passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, graduated from St. Martin High School, and lived out his life as a resident of St. Martin. 

 Louis was an employee of Ingalls Shipbuilding for thirty-two years upon retirement. He was a dedicated Shriner for over thirty years. Louis loved participating...

Jan 1, 2025

This may be a bit unusual, but who wants to be ordinary, especially when talking about someone so extraordinary. My wife, Carol Ann Sanford Fullilove, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully on Wednesday January 1, 2024 at 2:45 p.m. After battling cancer for over ten years, she is now free of pain, receiving...