Obituaries

David Barone

David Barone

Aug 9, 2021

David Barone Sr., age 79, of Biloxi, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Mr. Barone was originally from Metairie, LA, but lived and worked on the MS Gulf Coast since 2012. He was a casino dealer at Margaritaville Casino, until he retired in 2014. Mr. Barone is preceded in death by his parents Pascal Sr. and Rose Barone; his...

Donald Lee "Harry-O" Harrison, Jr.

Donald Lee "Harry-O" Harrison, Jr.

Aug 9, 2021

Donald Lee Harrison, Jr. “Harry-O”, age 68 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Singing River Hospital. He was born June 23, 1953 in Calexico, CA to Donald Harrison, Sr. and Katherine White Harrison. He graduated from Northern Burlington High School, New Jersey and served in the Air Force from 1975 until 1995. While serving...

Naomi Schanbacher Coleman

Naomi Schanbacher Coleman

Aug 8, 2021

Naomi Schanbacher Coleman, 89, a native of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Gulfport. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, Ora Schanbacher and Ethel Tadlock Schanbacher; her beloved husband, Calvin Erskine Coleman, Sr.; her sister, Mary Lou Pinkston; her son, Michael George Hill; and her daughter, Lynda Huggard. She is survived by her sisters...

John Baptist Ross

John Baptist Ross

Aug 8, 2021

Mr. John Baptist Ross, Jr., age 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve the Ross family.

Mary Lillian "Lillie" Kelley

Mary Lillian "Lillie" Kelley

Aug 8, 2021

Mary Lillian “Lillie” Kelley, age 77, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1944 in Sumrall, MS to the late James V. and Ruth Marie Whiddon. Mary was united in holy matrimony to G.W. Kelley of Stateline, MS in the Fall of 1966. The union gave her the blessed opportunity to know and love...

Noel Louise Mayburn

Noel Louise Mayburn

Aug 8, 2021

Noel Louise Mayburn, age 88 of Biloxi, MS, passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on August 8, 2021. She was born in Eudora, MS on December 22, 1932, to Thomas N. Lowery and Emmons B. Lowery (Neff). Louise worked at Gayfers in the credit and loss prevention department for 25 years while also a full-time care...

Ronald Wayne Carter

Ronald Wayne Carter

Aug 8, 2021

Ronald Wayne Carter Jr., 44, passed away August 8,2021, in Gulfport, MS. Wayne was born in Gulfport on March 11, 1977. He was a self-proclaimed professional gambler and pool shark. He is preceded in death by his father, Ronald Wayne Carter, Sr. Survivors include his parents, Joan & Ralph Fowler of Gulfport, MS; his children of Gulfport, MS; his four...

Frederick Earl McDonald

Frederick Earl McDonald

Aug 7, 2021

Frederick Earl McDonald, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Mr. McDonald was born in Fordland, MO and raised in Washington State. He was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Master Sergeant after 23 years of service. Mr. McDonald worked for Civil Service in transportation for...

Taylor Labrier

Taylor Labrier

Aug 5, 2021

Taylor Labrier, age 31 passed away on August 5, 2021 in D'Iberville, MS. He will be transferred from Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Biloxi to Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Taylor Labrier.

Paula Marcia Gunn

Paula Marcia Gunn

Aug 5, 2021

Paula Marcia Gunn, age 101, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 in St. Peters, MO. Private services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Paula Gunn.

Moses Thanh Dong

Moses Thanh Dong

Aug 5, 2021

Mr. Moses Thanh Dong, age 57 of Saucier, MS passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 11th, Thursday, August 12th, and Friday, August 13, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at...

Angela Chester Baumgarten

Angela Chester Baumgarten

Aug 4, 2021

Angela Chester Baumgarten, of Ocean Springs, died on August 4, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Angie was a lifelong coast resident, graduating from Biloxi High School and attending Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Her passion was people. She was known to always have a kind word and a smile for everyone she met. She was actively involved in Mississippi...

Connie Lynn Pratt

Connie Lynn Pratt

Aug 4, 2021

Connie Lynn Pratt, age 51, of Biloxi passed away on August 4, 2021. Connie was born on March 20, 1970. She was a loving mother of 4 children. During her spare-time, she enjoyed dance, cheerleading, cooking, fishing and crabbing, arts and crafts, and her dogs. Connie is preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Glenn Handler; son, Christopher Pratt; and...

Michael Allen "Gio" Giovengo

Michael Allen "Gio" Giovengo

Aug 4, 2021

Michael Allen “Gio” Giovengo (“Papa Bear” as Allen always called him), age 52, of Biloxi passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. Mike was born on January 16, 1969 in New Orleans, LA to Anthony William and Mary Catherine Giovengo. He graduated from West Jones High School in Laurel, MS and joined the United States Air Force as a high...

Dianna May Harrell

Dianna May Harrell

Aug 4, 2021

Dianna May Harrell, aged 61, of Jackson, Mississippi passed Wednesday, August 4, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1960 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to her parents, Ernest and Peggy Hinchman. Dianna was a former resident of Biloxi. She graduated from Biloxi High School, Class of 1978. She worked as a Manager in the Food Service Industry. She retired from Rankin...

Patsy Kay Bannister

Patsy Kay Bannister

Aug 3, 2021

Patsy Kay (Phillips) Bannister passed away on August 3, 2021, after a brief battle of pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Clarence “Bud” Bannister; her daughter, Donna Bisson (Michael); her son, David Bannister (Pam); son in law, Michael Barton; her brother, Keith Phillips (Millie); and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death...

Jerline Williams Taylor

Jerline Williams Taylor

Aug 3, 2021

Jerline Williams Taylor, age 91, of Biloxi, MS left this world on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 to be with her Heavenly Father. Jeri as she was called by friends and family, was preceded in death by her mother and father, Janie and Jesse Williams; by her husband of 51 years, H.E. Taylor; sister, Mrs. Margaret Baughtman; and two sons, Rickey...

Elizabeth Priscilla Gardner

Elizabeth Priscilla Gardner

Aug 2, 2021

Elizabeth Priscilla Maccaro Gardner, age 77, of Long Beach, MS passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, in Gulfport. She was born March 23, 1944 in Lynn, Massachusetts, which is 10 miles north of Boston. She was proud to say that she was born and raised a Northerner. She was of Greek and Italian descent and followed the Catholic faith. Elizabeth...

Dan Brown

Dan Brown

Aug 2, 2021

Dan Brown, Jr., age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on August 2, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at Biloxi National Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, Howard Avenue in Biloxi, is honored to serve the family of Dan Brown, Jr.

Myrna Ann Williams

Myrna Ann Williams

Aug 2, 2021

Myrna Ann Williams, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on August 2, 2021, after her battle with Covid-19. Mrs. Williams was born on November 28, 1946, in Biloxi, MS to Gabriel Eugene Lehman, Sr. and Cecile Albert Lehman. Myrna was the most kindhearted person who loved all her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Myrna had a great passion for puzzles...

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