Obituaries

Sally Gisclard Davis

Sally Gisclard Davis

Mar 2, 2025

Sally Gisclard Davis, 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Gulfport.

Visitation will be Friday, March 7, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.at the O'Neal Road location of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home followed by a service at 1:00 p.m.

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

Elvin Joseph "Joey" Fountain, Jr.

Elvin Joseph "Joey" Fountain, Jr.

Mar 2, 2025

Elvin Joseph "Joey" Fountain, Jr., 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, March 10, 2025 at First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park. 

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Verda "Petesy" Troney

Verda "Petesy" Troney

Mar 2, 2025

Verda "Petesy" Troney, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Ocean Springs. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery.

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David Richard Smith

David Richard Smith

Mar 1, 2025

David Richard Smith, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was 82 years old.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Hazel Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Harvey Smith; his daughters, Gina Haug, Ginger Smith and Stephanie Castjohn; his cherished grandchildren, Kelli Santos, Anders Haug, Tori Clark, Alex Haug,...

Randall "Randy" Jolley

Randall "Randy" Jolley

Mar 1, 2025

Randall "Randy" Jolley, age 39, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Porter Avenue in Ocean Springs on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Friends are invited to gather from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Randall "Randy" Jolley.

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James "Jimmy" Bains

James "Jimmy" Bains

Mar 1, 2025

James "Jimmy" Bains, 72 of Gautier, MS passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit from 11:00am until service time. Burial will follow at Ramsay Cemetery, Vancleave, MS. 

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Marian O'Connor

Marian O'Connor

Feb 27, 2025

Mrs. Marian L. O’Connor passed away peacefully on Feb 27, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 94. Marian was born on Apr 16, 1930, in Richmond Heights, Ohio. She fondly remembered growing up as a ‘farmer’s daughter’ and often shared farming truisms, such as: “There’s only two kinds of rain - too much and too little”.

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Dorothy Campbell Houtz

Dorothy Campbell Houtz

Feb 26, 2025

Dorothy Campbell Houtz, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February, 26th, 2025.

Dot, as everyone knew her, was born in Hattiesburg Ms. She was a longtime resident of Gulfport, MS. She was a graduate of Hattiesburg High School and also attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Dot was an active member, until these past few years of sickness, of Westminster Presbyterian...

Thad Geter

Thad Geter

Feb 25, 2025

Thad Geter, a devoted man of faith, a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2025. He was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Thad Monroe Geter and Jettie S. Geter and was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; his son, John David Geter; his...

Paul Francis Cavanaugh

Paul Francis Cavanaugh

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Paul Francis Cavanaugh, age 77, of Purvis, MS passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He was born in Biloxi, MS and was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Mr. Cavanaugh is preceded in death by his parents, John Cavanaugh and Claudia Lavo Cavanaugh.

Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife...

Charles "Sonny" E. Weems, Jr.

Charles "Sonny" E. Weems, Jr.

Feb 24, 2025

On Monday, February 24, 2025, Charles "Sonny" E. Weems, Jr., at the age of 90, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. 

Born in Biloxi to Charles "Charlie" and Glenna (Sherrell) Weems, Sonny inherited his love and appreciation of the gulf waters. Growing up on "the Point" he became a skilled craftsman boat builder and fisherman. Upon building numerous boats,...

Linda Sue King

Linda Sue King

Feb 24, 2025

Linda Sue King, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025 at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs.

Linda was born on February 16, 1943 to her parents Carl E. Gaedchens and Wanda Mclure. She worked for Marvars Seafood and retired from the Beau Rivage. Linda loved being outdoors planting gardens, fishing and drinking her coffee, and spoiling...

Tony Maniphone Basy

Tony Maniphone Basy

Feb 23, 2025

Tony Maniphone Basy or "Mani", "Spanky", "Kung", 52, of Ocean Springs, MS, spent his whole life battling his heart condition with many ups and downs. He passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

Tony was a husband, a father, a son, a brother, and a friend. 

Tony was born on March 19, 1972 in Vientiane, Laos. He moved to New Orleans when...

Michael Shayne Landry

Michael Shayne Landry

Feb 22, 2025

Michael Shayne Landry, 63, of Escatawpa, MS passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Pascagoula, MS.

Shayne was born on July 26, 1961 in Biloxi, MS to Carrol Joseph Landry and Nellie Mae King. He was a refrigeration and HVAC technician. Shayne enjoyed playing pool and working on his trucks. He was kind and helpful, willing to lend a hand...

John "J.R." Wilson, Jr.

John "J.R." Wilson, Jr.

Feb 22, 2025

John R. Wilson, Jr., known to many simply as J.R., died on February 22, 2025, at the age of 78. He died at Ochsner’s in New Orleans, LA, after a valiantly fought battle with his "little leukemia". J.R. resided in Gautier, MS, where he was a well-loved member of the community.

J.R. was born on May 19, 1946, in Dover, New...

Carol Jean Kitchell

Carol Jean Kitchell

Feb 22, 2025

Carol Jean Kitchell, 75, of Saucier, MS passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 in Saucier.

A Graveside Service will be held at Saucier Cemetery on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carol Jean Kitchell.

James Raymond Alliston

James Raymond Alliston

Feb 21, 2025

James Raymond Alliston, age 89, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James Raymond Alliston.

Sandra "Sandy" Calvert

Sandra "Sandy" Calvert

Feb 21, 2025

Sandra “Sandy” Calvert, 74, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2025. Born on September 28, 1950, at Biloxi Regional Hospital in Biloxi, Mississippi, Sandra lived a life defined by quiet strength, warmth, and a deep devotion to her family.

Sandra graduated from Biloxi High School in 1968, a proud moment that marked the start of her...

Fern Theadora Demoruelle Carriere

Fern Theadora Demoruelle Carriere

Feb 21, 2025

Fern Carriere, 83, of Gulfport passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at her home in Gulfport surrounded by her family.

Fern was born on October 7, 1941 in Biloxi to Theodore and Mildred Demoruelle. She was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fern was a graduate of Biloxi High School where she was a Majorette and member of...

Bruce Dwayne Sledge

Bruce Dwayne Sledge

Feb 19, 2025

Bruce Dwayne Sledge, age 59 of Gulfport, MS and a native of Mobile, AL passed away in his home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Mr. Sledge was a graduate of Baker High School. He was a member of the United States Air Force. He served the majority of his time in Amsterdam Holland where he worked for the postal services. Mr....

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