Obituaries
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...
Onita "Nicky" Jones
Dec 15, 2024
Onita “Nicky” Jones passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, with her nieces, Karen and Kathy by her side.
Nicky was a resident of Gallatin, Tennessee. She was born in Union, Mississippi, on October 26, 1951. She was a longtime resident of Sebastopol, Mississippi, prior to residing in Meridian Mississippi, then in Gautier, Mississippi. She moved to Tennessee in 2006. She loved...
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...
Dorothy E. Carbrey
Dec 14, 2024
Dorothy E. Carbrey, age 101, of Long Beach, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2025.
Mrs. Carbrey was born in London, England and was a longtime resident of Long Beach.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Russell Carbrey and son, Robert R. Carbrey.
Survivors include a daughter, Lorraine Heverling; son, Michael W. "Bill" Carbrey (Carol); two grandchildren, Holly Roemer (Thomas)...
Deborah Ann Quigley
Dec 14, 2024
Deborah Ann Quigley, born October 13, 1953, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in Dallas, TX at the age of 71.
Deborah, or Debbie as she was known to friends and family, was born and raised in Biloxi, MS. She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1973 and several years later went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting...
Richard William Gutowski
Dec 14, 2024
Richard William Gutowski, age 83, of Long Beach, passed away on December 14, 2024.
Richard was born on November 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. He graduated from Milwaukee Pulaski High School, class of 1959 and joined the U.S. Navy. Richard owned his own business which he established in 1983. He enjoyed fishing and cars.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents...
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,...
Robert Paul Brodeur
Dec 12, 2024
Bob Brodeur rarely needed to announce himself. His melodic, cheerful singing, humming or whistling usually gave his arrival away whenever he was entering a room. Whether it was a snippet of songs from Neil Diamond, Bach, Roy Orbison or The Beach Boys, his cheerful, musical fragments let his many friends know he was on his way. Bob was more a...
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...
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