Nov 16, 2022

Earl Davitt Hammond of Biloxi, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed into eternity on Wednesday, November 16, surrounded by his loving family, after a short battle with cancer.

Earl was born in a farmhouse on March 29, 1936, in Berwyn, Nebraska, to Agnes Cecilia McDavitt and William Eli Hammond. He grew up with six brothers and two sisters,...

Nov 16, 2022

 

Mable Alene Livingston Redd, age 96, of Mobile, AL passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

Mrs. Redd was born on February 27, 1926 in Merigold, MS. She loved her family and watching sports. Mable was very spiritual and she loved praying, loved the Lord, and lived His word daily. Mable was so sweet and kind to everyone and...

Nov 15, 2022

Katherine Louise Harrison, age 89, of Moss Point, Mississippi, passed away on November 15, 2022.

Katherine was born on September 17, 1933 to Eddie White and Aileen Simpson in El Centro, California. She met and married Donald Harrison, and they went on to have six children, Donald Harrison Jr., Gary Harrison, Alan Harrison, Krystal Harrison, Kevin Harrison and Shawn Harrison....

Nov 15, 2022

Norman “Norm” Bela Nyary, Major, USAF (Ret.)

December 26, 1941 – November 15, 2022

Biloxi, MS

Norman Bela Nyary, 80, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on November 15, 2022.

He was born on December 26, 1941, in Miami, Florida to Jack and Sarah Nyary.  He graduated from South Dade High School in Homestead, Florida, and received his Bachelor of Arts...

Nov 15, 2022

Ronald Colman Wheat, 84, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022.

Ronald was a longtime resident of Ocean Springs. He was a Navy veteran and a retired pipe welder from Ingalls Shipbuilding. He was a devout Christian and prayer warrior who loved his family and his country. He was an avid fisherman and his hobbies were collecting antiques, raising...

Nov 15, 2022

Annie Thyous Weaver, 69, of Ocean Springs passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022. Annie was born to the late Alfonso and Jesus Thyous in Tucson, Arizona. In 1970, she graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi, MS. After graduation, she went on to pursue a career in cosmetics in which she earned many awards and was recognized nationally....

Nov 15, 2022

Nov 14, 2022

 

Constance Robinson Hilton, 79, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 in Gulfport.

Constance was a native of West Virginia and a resident of the Gulf Coast for over fifty years. She was employed with State Farm Insurance Company in Mississippi and California. Constance was of the Catholic faith.

She was preceded in death by her...

Nov 14, 2022

Sue Barrett Waller of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on November 14, on her 84th birthday, while surrounded by her husband and children.

Sue was born on November 14, 1938 to Myra White Barrett and Jerald Lanoid Barrett in Wetumpka, Alabama. After graduating as valedictorian of Auburn High School’s class of 1956, Sue continued her education at Auburn University. She...

Nov 12, 2022

 

Robert Lloyd Moody, age 73, of Gulfport, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022.

Mr. Moody was born and raised in Kosciusko, Mississippi, but he resided on the Gulf Coast since the 1970's. He was a graduate of Kosciusko High School and the University of Southern Mississippi where he majored in voice with a minor in piano.

He was...

Nov 12, 2022

Terry W. McGee, age 66, of Purvis, MS passed away on November 12, 2022.

He was transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home to Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS.

Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Terry W. McGee.

Nov 12, 2022

Jerry Dean Fain, Sr., 82, of Long Beach died Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Gulfport.

Mr. Fain was born in Whitmire, SC and had been a resident of Long Beach for 53 years.  He was a supervisor at Ingalls Shipbuilding, previously served in the US Air Force, was a member of Divine Grace Baptist Church and a member of the...

Nov 12, 2022

Benjamin David “Bennie” Newton, age 55, of Vancleave, Mississippi passed away on November 12, 2022.

Benjamin was born on February 3, 1967 to Robert Tillman Newton Sr. and Vera Newton in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Vancleave High School and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Benjamin had a passion for cooking, hunting, fishing, and spending time with and spoiling his...

Nov 11, 2022

Emiko Burnett, 89, of Biloxi, MS, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022. Mrs. Burnett was born in Japan on August 26, 1933 to Sadao and Yoshi Sasaki.

Mrs. Burnett worked at the Hilton hotel as a banquet waitress for 10 years. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking Japanese food and visiting with her friends. She was well known...

Nov 11, 2022

Frank James Szczepanski Jr., age 86, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Frank was born in Calumet City, Illinois. He was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi since 1969. He was a veteran for the United States Air Force, and he relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana to assist in the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility with...

Nov 10, 2022

James “Jimmy” A. Raybon, 55, of Gautier, MS passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. Jimmy was born in Thomasville, AL on June 28, 1967 to L.C. and Linda Raybon.

In 1986, Jimmy graduated from Clarke County High School in Grovehill, AL. After graduating, he attended Patrick Henry College where he received a bachelor's degree in Business in 1988. Jimmy worked...

Nov 10, 2022

Robert (Bobby) W. Rinker, 74, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 10, 2022, under the loving care of his wife, family and hospice.

Born May 25, 1948 in Winchester VA, Bobby was the son to the late Loren W. Rinker and Betty Jean (Hott) Rinker and husband to Catherine (Cathy) who he married on August...

Nov 9, 2022

Sheila Poulos Foster, age 77, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Sheila attended Biloxi High School. She worked in the gaming industry where she retired from the President Casino. During her spare-time she enjoyed dancing, bingo and playing cards. She was a great cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was of Catholic faith...

Nov 9, 2022

Renesmee Skyelynn Reed Smith, stillbirth, died Wednesday, November 9, 2022 in Gulfport.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Jeremiah Smith.  Survivors include her mother, Mekhila Sn’Quest Holman; sister, Isabella Marie Holman; grandmother, Delana Ballard; and great grandmother, Dianna Seale.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to...

Nov 9, 2022

Patricia “Patsy” Elaine Hiers, age 76, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

Patsy was born on August 17, 1946 in Plant City, Florida to the late Lloyd English and Edna Walker English. She was an active member of First Baptist Church of Vancleave. She loved to travel with her husband Jimmy, spend time with her grandkids...