Obituaries
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
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...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Wren
Dec 31, 2024
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Wren, age 64 of Bay Minette, AL, passed away on December 31, 2024. She was born Deborah Lynn Marchitto on December 6, 1960, in Biloxi, MS. A proud graduate of Ocean Springs High School, Class of '79, Debbie was known for her vibrant spirit and dedication to her family and community. One of her cherished accomplishments was...
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
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
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
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...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Marie Wescovich
Dec 29, 2024
Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Wescovich, 55, of St. Martin, MS passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 in St. Martin.
Jackie was born on June 23, 1969 in Chattanooga, TN to Jerry Davis and Marie Myrick Pardue. She attended Baton Rouge and Ocean Springs High Schools. Jackie was formerly employed with Quality Seafood, Lowe’s and Camping World. She enjoyed fishing boating, watching...
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
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,...
Duane "Allen" Davis
Dec 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Duane “Allen” Davis. He left us unexpectedly on December 28, 2024, at the age of 46, from his work home in Jackson, MS. His vibrant spirit will forever shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew him.
Allen was born on February 17, 1978 in Ocean Springs, MS. He...
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
Dec 27, 2024
Denis Farris Carlson, age 71, of Gulfport died Friday, December 27, 2024.
Denis was born in Biloxi and was a resident of the coast most of his life. He was retired from South Central Bell.
Survivors include his children, Amanda Bennett (Andy), Adam Carlson (Carrie Ann), and Cory Carlson (Kelsey); seven grandchildren, Barrett, Langley, Brandt, Kendal, Miles, Cook and Cole; and his...
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.
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...
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois
Dec 26, 2024
Carolyn Buckley Bourgeois, born September 22, 1940, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.
Carolyn was born in Gulfport, MS and was a lifelong resident of the area. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Bay St. Louis, MS. Carolyn worked many years in retail sales and loved spending time with friends. Carolyn’s true dedication was to her family and her church,...
Doyle Dee Toms
Dec 26, 2024
Doyle Dee Toms, age 82, of Gulfport, MS passed away on December 26, 2024 at Saint Joseph Hospice.
He was born on June 2, 1942 in Jenks, OK to parents Doyle Edward Toms and Lorene Elizabeth Carroll. Doyle attended Jenks High School in Jenks, OK.
He received many awards and recognitions including, the Airforce Good Conduct medal w/5 OLC, joint service command...
Virginia Viola Larkey
Dec 26, 2024
Virginia Viola (Forester) Larkey, age 88, of Weirton, WV, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Gulfport, with her loving family by her side, on December 26, 2024. She was born in Wick, Tyler West Virginia on December 12, 1936 to parents Clyde and Verga (Jones) Forester.
She enjoyed traveling, bowling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Larkey is...
Carol Ann Gavins
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Ann Koellner Gavins, 90 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on December 26, 2024.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Carol Ann Gavins.
Frederick "Fred" Cecil Lowery
Dec 25, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Cecil Lowery, age 70, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.
Fred was born and raised in Biloxi, MS completing 9th grade at St. Martin High School. He worked as a self-employed construction worker most of his life. He loved fishing, carpentry work, baseball and spending time with family. He was a longtime fan of the Atlanta...
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