Obituaries
Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey
Dec 16, 2024
Hildred "Punk" Lee Ivey, 79, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 16, 2024.
He was born on April 28, 1945 in Forrest, MS. Punk was employed for thirty-five years with Singing River Power and taught Lineman School for twenty-three years at MGCCC. Hildred enjoyed fishing, going to the family camp, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Punk was preceded...
Jack Milton Curtis, Sr.
Dec 16, 2024
It is with profound sadness, we announce the passing of Jack M. Curtis, Sr., age 83, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Born in Kosciusko, Mississippi, Jack grew up with a strong sense of family, faith, and hard work—values that shaped his extraordinary life. A proud graduate of Pearl High School’s Class...
Mary Ellen Fero
Dec 15, 2024
Mary Ellen Fero, 88 of Vancleave, MS passed away on December 15, 2024.
She was born on July 9, 1936 in Ocean Springs, MS. She was a lifelong member of the Coast and St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, O.S. where she was very involved. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a member...
Sandra Louise Carroll
Dec 14, 2024
Sandra Louise Noble Carroll, 73, of Gulfport died Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Gulfport.
Mrs. Carroll was born at Keesler AFB and was a life long resident of the Coast. She was a member of the Catholic faith and was married to her husband, Harry Monroe Carroll, at the Church of the Redeemer on Highway 90 in Biloxi.
Other than her husband,...
Annie Strangi Meeboer
Dec 12, 2024
Annie Strangi Meeboer lived a long and exciting life, two months shy of 102, born and raised in Biloxi. She came from a large family of 9 siblings, grew up in Woolmarket where groceries were delivered by horse. Her father, Santo Strangi, was recently honored with being inducted into the Maritime Seafood Museum Hall of Fame in Biloxi. She married...
Shirley "Dianne" Roberts Newton
Dec 12, 2024
Shirley Dianne Roberts Newton, age 77, passed away on December 12, 2024, in Biloxi, MS.
Dianne was born on April 10, 1947 in Chester, South Carolina to parents James and Avo Roberts. Dianne’s greatest joy in life was her family. Especially her grand and great grandchildren. She was happiest when she was rocking one of her babies. She is best described...
Ruby Carlene Dearchs
Dec 12, 2024
Ruby Carlene Dearchs, 99, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, peacefully entered her eternal rest on December 12, 2024, surrounded by family. Born on December 2, 1925, in Butler, Alabama, Ruby was the embodiment of grace, kindness, and unwavering faith.
She was a devoted wife to her husband of nearly 56 years, a love story that stood as...
Dorothy Lucille Schrieber
Dec 12, 2024
Dorothy Lucille Hebert Schrieber, 88 of Long Beach, MS, peacefully passed away at home on December 12th, 2024, after a difficult battle with a long term illness.
Dorothy was born in Biloxi, MS, to Lee Joseph Hebert and Louise Mary Rushing. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1956. Having cared for her Grandmother during her final years, Dorothy found her...
Aidan Wyatt Gilmore
Dec 10, 2024
Aiden Wyatt Gilmore, age 1, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in New Orleans, LA.
Private services will be held by the family.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport is honored to serve the family of Aidan Gilmore.
Robert Francis Boney
Dec 10, 2024
Robert “Bob” Francis Boney, 77, of St. Martin, passed away peacefully and was reunited with the love of his life on December 10, 2024.
Robert was a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a 1967 graduate of St. Martin High School. Robert was a retired Navy Chief and dedicated 33 years of service at Ingalls Shipbuilding as an outside...
Miriam J. Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Miriam Josephine “Mimi” Gray, 91, of Diamondhead, MS passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Gulfport.
Mimi was born on August 21, 1933 in Nutley, New Jersey to Thomas and Doris Giangerelli. She graduated from the New Jersey School of Nursing in 1954; 30 years later, she went on to obtain her Master’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi;...
Bobby Neal Gray
Dec 10, 2024
Bobby Neal Gray, born February 20, 1940 in Biloxi, MS, ran into the arms of his savior Tuesday, December 10, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Bobby is survived by his daughter, Shelly Gray Magee (Howard); son, Stephen Mark Gray; his wife, June; his brother, Pete Gray (Patty); daughter in law, Anjanette M. Gray; along with 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren; and...
Johnney Lafayette Odom
Dec 9, 2024
Johnney Lafayette Odom, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home with his family and friends.
Johnney was born on June 3, 1942 in Laurel, MS to Elvin L. and Melvinia Strickland Odom. He was a 1960 graduate of Ellisville High School and a 1971 graduate of Ole Miss. Johnney became a licensed pharmacist in...
Bradford Lane Ravencraft
Dec 9, 2024
Bradford Lane Ravencraft, 60, died Dec. 9, 2024, at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his loving family after fighting cancer for more than seven years.
Born on Oct. 9, 1964, in McComb, Miss., Brad was the youngest son of Hilton and Virginia Travis Ravencraft Allen. His family lived in Magnolia, Miss., and Brad...
Donna Marie Carter
Dec 7, 2024
Donna Marie Carter, age 81, of Gulfport passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
Donna was born on December 29, 1942 in Laconia, NH to Fredrick A. and Constance M. Gale. She graduated from the Sawyer Secretary School of Business in San Jose, CA. Donna was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Gulfport for almost 60 years....
Kristen Amelia Balius
Dec 7, 2024
Kristen Amelia Balius, beloved wife, mother and teacher passed away on December 7, 2024, at the age of 41. She was born on May 28, 1983, in Biloxi, where she remained a lifelong resident and brought joy, love and peace to everyone she met.
She was a loving mother to Gavin, Bella and Hudson, and a devoted wife to Don. Her...
Zoe Janet Ashby
Dec 7, 2024
Zoe Janet Miller Ashby, 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 7, 2024.
She was born in Grafton, W. Virginia on March 8, 1931. She was married to the love of her life, Lt. Col. Charles Ashby. She served as a military wife traveling the world and caring for her family. She was an outstanding wife and wonderful mother....
Joseph Michael Abraham
Dec 6, 2024
Joseph Michael Abraham "Joe/Joey", age 73, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.
Joe was a recent resident of the Gulf Coast and a longtime resident of the Mitten State. He was born at St. Lawrence hospital in Lansing, Michigan and attended St. Gerard Catholic School, where he was an altar boy when...
Franklyn Slaton Oerting
Dec 6, 2024
Christian, humble, kind, patient, generous, disciplined, loving… some of the best words to describe Frank Oerting. Sacrificial love, learned from Jesus, seen in the actions of Mr. Franklyn Slaton Oerting.
Son of Charles Julius “CJ” Oerting and Gladys Crawford Oerting; husband of his cherished wife, Lyn Oerting; father of Amy (Henry “Robin”) Robinson and Anna (Nathan) Turner; “Papa” of Cara, Kelly,...
Jerry Lou Moore Griffin
Dec 6, 2024
Jerry Lou Moore Griffin, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 at the age of 86.
She was born in Kemper County, MS on July 6, 1938. She moved to Meridian, MS as a child where she attended school. She and Ralph were married for sixty-two years until his death in 2015.
Jerry was preceded in death by...
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