Obituaries
Miriam Alice Strickland Waddell
Nov 22, 2021
Miriam Alice Strickland Waddell, 93 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on November 22, 2021. She was born in Mobile, AL in 1928 to the Reverend William and Martha Strickland. She moved to Ocean Springs in January of 1966 as the wife of the late Dr. James H. Waddell. Miriam was part of the creation of the Japhia Temple, Daughters...
Margaret Thelma Manning
Nov 22, 2021
Margaret Thelma Manning, 98, of Charlottesville, VA passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. She was born March 28, 1923 in Albany, Georgia to Rosebud and George Baggett. Margaret was a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was considered an original ‘Rosie the Riveter’, was a house wife and mother who later completed her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. As a...
Donnie Dean Riley
Nov 22, 2021
Donnie Dean Riley, age 82, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away November 22, 2021. Donnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Wroten Riley; his daughter, Lee Ann Riley Newman (Doug); his daughter, Kitsy Riley Benvenutti (Ned); and his grandchildren, Nancy Newman, Camille Newman, Katharine Newman, Riley Benvenutti, and Hogan Benvenutti; sister, Janice Riley Newell (Bob); brother, Jerry Dale...
Diana A. Mattina
Nov 21, 2021
Diana A. Mattina, 73, of Biloxi, MS passed away Saturday, November 21, 2021 in Gulfport, MS. Diana was born March 28, 1948 in Munich, Germany to Anita Webb and Robert Webb Sr. Diana attended Biloxi High School and worked at Steinmart, Totes, and Gayfers. She was an avid soccer mom and enjoyed cooking and having game nights with her children...
Marjorie Rose Salt Irvine
Nov 21, 2021
Marjorie Rose Salt Irvine, age 87, of Biloxi MS, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on April 23, 1934, in Manchester, England. Marjorie had a Bachelor’s Degree and worked in Real Estate. Her hobbies included stained glass mosaics, and breeding show cats. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband David Baskind; and her child, Christopher...
Kathy Elizabeth Delancey Howard
Nov 21, 2021
Kathy Elizabeth Delancey Howard, age 67 of Vancleave, MS passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was born on February 19, 1954. She was a native and lifelong resident of Vancleave, MS. She was a florist and former owner of Cousins Florist in Vancleave. She was known as "Nonny" to all the children. Kathy is survived by her husband,...
Rosa Helen Maniscalco Broadus
Nov 20, 2021
Rosa Helen Maniscalco Broadus, 90, of Biloxi, Mississippi passed away November 20, 2021. Rosa was born March 16, 1931 to Vincent J. Maniscalco and Angelina Maniscalco. She was a lifelong resident of Biloxi and worked as a housekeeper with Nativity BVM Cathedral. Rosa was a true patriot, holding a celebration at Memorial Day each and every year, for one or...
Craig Allen Terrell
Nov 19, 2021
Craig Allen Terrell, 44 of Biloxi, MS, passed away on November 20, 2021. Craig was born on February 17, 1977 in Rockledge, Florida, but was a long-time resident of Biloxi/St. Martin area. He graduated from St. Martin High School and attended J.D where he received a degree in auto mechanics. Craig was a member of the both the Elks and...
Richard A Cowart Jr.
Nov 19, 2021
Richard A. Cowart, Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on November 19, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born on May 5, 1961 in Picayune, MS. He served in the Army National Guard and worked for IP Casino Resort and Spa prior to his illness. He loved his job at the IP and all of...
William Tollie Kidd
Nov 19, 2021
William Tollie Kidd age 46, of Rockwood, TN, formerly of Biloxi, MS and Modesto, Ca. Will passed away November 19, 2021 at his sister's home, surrounded by his sister, Janet; his brother-in-law, Johnie Pointer; and his cousin, John Hough after a long battle with Kidney Disease. He worked for AAA and Enterprise Car Rental and enjoyed riding his motorcycle and...
Dennis Edward Deland
Nov 18, 2021
Dennis Edward Deland, age 54 of D'Iberville, MS passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Ocean Springs, MS. No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dennis Deland. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Dennis Edward Deland please visit our Sympathy Store.
Deborah Celeste Stuart
Nov 17, 2021
Deborah Celeste Stuart 69, of Gautier, Mississippi passed away on November 17th, 2021. Deb was born in Memphis, TN and raised in the Mississippi Delta town of Gunnison, MS. In 1967 her family moved to the Gulf Coast and has been a longtime resident of Gautier. Deb was an electrician as a supervisor at Ingalls Shipyard for many years, and...
Roselyn Ann Freeman
Nov 17, 2021
Roselyn Ann Freeman, 79, of D’Iberville, MS passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Biloxi. Mrs. Freeman was born on February 5, 1942 in Lake Charles, LA to Catherine P. Hebert and James E. Bolton. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Biloxi. Mrs. Freeman retired from the Civil Service at Keesler Air Force Base after 30+ years of...
George Louis Lechner
Nov 16, 2021
George Louis Lechner, Jr, 76, of Biloxi, MS passed away on November 16, 2021. He was born October 24, 1945 in New Orleans, LA and was the son of the late George Louis Lechner, Sr. and Gloria Munster Lechner. He graduated from Francis T. Nicholls High School and attended LSUNO. George moved his family from New Orleans to Biloxi in...
Betty Sue Curington
Nov 16, 2021
Betty Sue Curington, age 82 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1939 in Columbus, GA. She graduated from Nursing school in Chicago, IL. She practiced at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, Santa Rosa Hospital in Milton, FL., the Biloxi VA in Biloxi, MS, and Dr. Middleton’s office...
James Christopher "Chris" Stringer
Nov 15, 2021
James Christopher “Chris” Stringer, 45, of D’Iberville, Mississippi passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. As a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, Chris was born in Ocean Springs, MS on October 16, 1976 to Charles Stringer and Levern Stringer. Chris worked for the St. Martin School District for 17 years and i n his free time, he loved taking long...
Mr. Peter Alan Winch
Nov 15, 2021
Mr. Peter Alan Winch, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. Mr. Winch was transferred to Kelly Funeral Home in Kanata, ON in Canada for services. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Peter Alan Winch. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Mr. Peter Alan Winch please visit our...
Richard Allen Lane, Sr.
Nov 14, 2021
Richard “Dick” Allen Lane, Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully in his home in Ocean Springs, MS on November 14, 2021. Richard was born and raised in the Winterport, Maine area. Richard proudly served his country for 2 years in the Maine Army National Guard before transferring to the United States Air Force and serving another 20 years including the...
Betty S. Dearolf
Nov 14, 2021
Biloxi, Mississippi-Betty S. Dearolf, age 83, peacefully became an angel on Sunday, November 14, 2021, surrounded by her daughters and grandchildren. Betty is reunited with her husband, of 62 years, Laurence B.Dearolf, her daughter, Cynthia Sue Sherman and her parents, Harry and Faye Robertson. Betty was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on September 6, 1938. She graduated from C.E. Byrd High...
Conard Edward "Boo" Ferguson
Nov 13, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Boo Ferguson, of Ocean Springs on November 13th, at the age of 72. Mr. Ferguson retired from the National Guard and Ingalls Shipbuilding. When he wasn’t getting stuck in mud cutting grass, you could find him watching numerous baseball games on the television. Listening to the...
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