Obituaries

Guy Theodore Robbins

Guy Theodore Robbins

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,...

Joseph Clarence McClammy

Joseph Clarence McClammy

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...

Sarah Rebecca Fikes "Becky"

Sarah Rebecca Fikes "Becky"

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...

James "Jimmy" Lively Sr.

James "Jimmy" Lively Sr.

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...

Lois Maxine Gandy

Lois Maxine Gandy

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...

Victoria Boudwin Manderson

Victoria Boudwin Manderson

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...

Sharon Ann Hunter

Sharon Ann Hunter

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...

Susan Adele Farley

Susan Adele Farley

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...

Louis Anthony Vassalli, Sr.

Louis Anthony Vassalli, Sr.

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...

Carol Ann Sanford Fullilove

Carol Ann Sanford Fullilove

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...

Libia Martinez Brockhoeft

Libia Martinez Brockhoeft

Dec 31, 2024

Libia "Libby" Martinez Brockhoeft, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at her home in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded by her loving family. 

Libby was born on May 8, 1952, in Manhattan, New York. She spent her childhood in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later resided in 9 Mile Point, Louisiana, before retiring to Gulfport. 

She was predeceased by her beloved husband,...

Frankie Vaughn

Frankie Vaughn

Dec 31, 2024

Frankie L. Vaughn, Ret. TSGT USAF, age 88 of D’Iberville, MS passed away peacefully at Ocean Springs Hospital on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. 

Born in Arkansas, he traveled the world while serving his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years. He made Biloxi his home after being stationed here in 1970. Throughout his life, he enjoyed fishing, boating...

Sandra Eucaris Mejias

Sandra Eucaris Mejias

Dec 30, 2024

Sandra E. Mejias (Sandra Guerra), born on April 19, 1965, in David, Chiriquí, Panamá, peacefully departed this life on December, 30th, 2024 at the age of 59. A beloved Ocean Springs, Mississippi resident, for the past 16 years, Sandra’s life was a testament to hard work, love, and joy.

She was the cherished daughter of José Abelardo Guerra Espinoza and Cedoina...

Mary Elizabeth Cvitanovich

Mary Elizabeth Cvitanovich

Dec 30, 2024

Most perfect sweetheart, Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Cvitanovich, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 30, 2024. 

Mary Beth was born on April 27, 1995, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Tony and Ellen Cvitanovich. Like all her family members, Mary Beth possessed the quality of tenacity. She had a courageous persistence in her 29 years of life to...

Father John James Kelly

Father John James Kelly

Dec 29, 2024

Father John J. Kelly, 88, of Biloxi, peacefully passed away on December 29, 2024, following a brief illness.

A devoted servant of the Catholic Church, Father Kelly dedicated his life to faith, family, and fostering connections between his beloved Ireland and the United States.

Born on June 23, 1936, at Falnashamer House in Ballintogher, County Sligo, Ireland, Father Kelly faced an early...

Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler

Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler

Dec 29, 2024

Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler, 90, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Moss Point.

Mrs. Koehler was a native of Biloxi and a lifelong resident of the coast. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Koehler was formerly employed with Winn Dixie and Boomtown Casino. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon E. Koehler; her parents,...

John Stegall Heath

John Stegall Heath

Dec 28, 2024

John Stegall Heath, 76, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 28, 2024. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated community servant.

 John was a lifelong resident of Gulfport, born and raised by Robert and Mary Lou Heath. He graduated from Gulfport High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from...

Denis Farris Carlson

Denis Farris Carlson

Dec 27, 2024

Denis Farris Carlson, age 71, of Gulfport died Friday, December 27, 2024.

Arrangements are pending at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home 15th St, Gulfport. 

Please check back for additional information. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th St, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Denis F. Carlson.

Virginia Lee Price

Virginia Lee Price

Dec 27, 2024

Virginia Price, 92, of Sicily Island, LA, died peacefully in the company of family in Ocean Springs, MS, where she had been receiving long term care. A native of Franklin Parish, LA, she was born Virginia Lee Dent to Marian Dent and Estelle Herrington.

Virginia grew up in Sicily Island, where she attended the local schools, cheerleading and playing basketball. Around...

Mitchell Wescovich, Jr.

Mitchell Wescovich, Jr.

Dec 26, 2024

Mitchell Wescovich, Jr., 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Singing River Hospital, Gulfport.

Mitchell was born on May 23, 1942 in Biloxi, MS. He was a life-long resident of the Coast.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Olive (Blanchard) and Mitchell Wescovich, Sr. His sister, Clara Belle Wescovich Koehler passed three days...

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