Obituaries
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.
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
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...
James Mitchell "Mitch" Roberts
Feb 19, 2025
James Mitchell Roberts #88 BPD (Mitch) was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on October 31, 1962, the first child of the Very Rev. James “Bo” Roberts and Mrs. Pamela M. Roberts. His early years passed in Pennsylvania while his father attended seminary at Philadelphia Divinity School beginning in 1963. In 1966, his father was assigned a mission church in Olive Branch,...
Pamela Ann "Pam" Spurlin
Feb 19, 2025
Pamela Ann “Pam” Spurlin, 64, of Biloxi, MS passed away and went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Hospice in Gulfport.
Pam was born in Montgomery, AL to Everett Gee and Gwendolyn Jones. She graduated from Biloxi High School and attended MGCCC. Pam worked for 22 years as an administrative manager at...
James Sterwart Ballard
Feb 18, 2025
James Stewart Ballard, 63, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home on February 18, 2025 in Pass Christian, MS.
James was born on June 30, 1961, to the late William Ballard Sr. and Rosalie Marie Ballard. He was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Karen Davis Ballard, with whom he shared 32 wonderful years of marriage.
For 38 years, James...
Maria Antonia Walker
Feb 18, 2025
Our beloved mother, María Antonia Walker, was 72 years old and was a resident of Gulfport, MS. After a long fought battle with an Illness, she left us peacefully on February 18, 2025, in Biloxi, MS.
She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, her parents were Leopoldo Alago and Philomena Gonzalez. She left her home in Puerto Rico shortly after marrying...
Darlene Mae "Hon" Yost Donivan
Feb 18, 2025
Darlene Mae “Hon” Yost Donivan of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Gulfport, Mississippi, at 87 years of age, following a lengthy illness.
Darlene was born to Frederick Leroy and Treva Elderrean Yost in Franklintown, Pennsylvania. A native of Pennsylvania, she traveled with her husband, Eddie, for twelve years, as he worked in various job...
Rebecca Lynn Henderson
Feb 18, 2025
Rebecca Lynn Henderson, age 41, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Ms. Henderson was born on June 29, 1982 in Panama City, FL and had been a resident of Gulfport since 2016. She had 3 degrees: Health and Human Services, Medical Billing and Coding, and Health Care Administration. She was an advocate for medical cannibus and patient’s rights...
James Smith
Feb 16, 2025
Dr. James “Pat” Smith, long-time professor of history at the University of Southern Mississippi, passed away on February 16. He was born in Danville, Kentucky, on April 20, 1948, to Rev. James Aaron Smith and Mary Lin Patterson Smith.
Family, faith, and service were the touchstones of Professor Smith’s life and his 42 years of teaching. He considered his luckiest find...
Elbert Ozell Phillips
Feb 16, 2025
Elbert Ozell Phillips, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Mr. Phillips was born on March 1, 1941 in Jones County, MS and had been a resident of the coast most of his life. He was a member of the Long Beach Church of Christ and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Mr. Phillips...
Lonnie Lee Waltman
Feb 15, 2025
Lonnie Lee Waltman of Vancleave, MS passed away peacefully at home Saturday, February 15, 2025. He was born on March 20, 1954 in Biloxi, MS to Alonzo and Ola Mae Waltman.
LL is survived by his wife of fifty years, Geraldine Faye (Pavolini) Waltman; son, Lee Lee and Brandi Waltman of Vancleave, MS; daughters, Becky Holcomb of Vancleave, MS, Tressie Liebold...
Sadi Issa
Feb 14, 2025
Memory eternal!
It is with profound sadness that we announce the fallen asleep in the Lord of our beloved mother, Sadi Issa, who passed away on February 14, 2025.
She is survived by her devoted husband, Wadi Maloof; and her loving children, Fouzi and wife Nawal and kids, Judi and Jennifer, Dr. Mousa and wife, Nadine and daughter Carina, Fidaa, Fadia Ghada...
Sharon Ann Defayette
Feb 13, 2025
Sharon Ann Defayette (nee LaVarnway), age 62, of Pass Christian, MS, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS. She passed after a 14-month courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, with symptoms arising a year and a half before diagnosis. She spent her last days on earth with her loving...
Thomas Henry "Tommy" Barrett
Feb 13, 2025
Thomas Henry “Tommy” Barrett, age 78, of Long Beach, MS went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at his home, after a long battle with prostate cancer, with his wife, Amy L. Barrett and his faithful dog, Reba, by his side.
Tommy was born on September 7, 1946 in Gulfport, MS. He graduated from the University of...
Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor
Feb 12, 2025
Harold Dean James "Jimmy" Saylor, 56, of Ocean Springs, MS, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Jimmy was born on April 29, 1968 to Harold Dean James "Joe" Saylor and Doris Mae Saylor. He was a 1986 graduate of Ocean Springs High School. After high school, Jimmy joined the United States Air Force Reserve and attended...
Carol "Terri" Collins Ezelle
Feb 12, 2025
Carol ”Terri” Collins Ezelle, born February 25, 1948, went to be with the Lord in Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Terri was born in Collins. She lived most of her adult life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Terri was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She loved all animals and they loved her.
Terri was preceded in death by her...
Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard
Feb 11, 2025
Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard, 52, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He was born March 1, 1972 to Joseph and Mary Ellen Pritchard.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Chadwick "Chad" Joseph Pritchard.
Carolyn Powell
Feb 11, 2025
Carolyn Powell, 83, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born August 4, 1941 in Volga, South Dakota to Arie and Lucille VanderWaal.
No services are being held at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carolyn Powell.
Paul Haskel "Papa" Bullard
Feb 11, 2025
Paul Haskel Bullard “Papa”, age 97, of Gulfport, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home surrounded by 4 of his greatest blessings, his granddaughter and 3 great-granddaughters.
Paul was born on August 28, 1927 in Monroe, OK to George and Gordya Bullard. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and received an honorable discharge in...
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