Obituaries
Kevin Deroy Beckham
Jul 11, 2020
Kevin Deroy Beckham, 54 of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on July 11, 2020. Kevin served in the military as a Marine for many years. He was preceded in death by father, Oliver Beckham; mother, Carolyn Sue Boone; brother-in-law, Nickie Simmons Jr. He is survived by his wife, Nicole Beckham; children, Takehiro (Maria) Beckham, Satoshi Kuniyoshi, Takeru Kuniyosh, Ray (Nichole) Beckham,...
Lloyd Paul Masters
Jul 11, 2020
Mr. Lloyd Paul Masters, age 69, of Biloxi, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 in Biloxi, MS. Mr. Masters was born on January 30, 1951 in Biloxi, MS. He enjoyed Astronomy. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Henry Masters and Leona Agnes Masters; siblings, John Masters and Carol Conlee; nephew, who was like his son, Christopher...
Julia Gladden Hartridge
Jul 11, 2020
Julia Gladden Hartridge, age 62, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Gulf Hills, Mississippi. Julia was born on October 17, 1957, in Montgomery, AL. She was employed with the US Department of the Treasury (IRS) and Director of Cybersecurity Policy and Planning, retiring with 34 years of civil service. She received numerous work accolades, including "outstanding manager of...
Louis Miller
Jul 11, 2020
Louis Miller, age 90 of Pass Christian died Saturday, July, 11, 2020 in Pass Christian. He was born in New Orleans, La and had been a resident of Pass Christian for 29 years. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Marine Corps. He was a...
Helen Fountain Lloyd
Jul 10, 2020
Helen Fountain Lloyd, 92, of Ocean Springs, MS, passed away, July 10, 2020 in Ocean Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Lloyd; son, David Lloyd; parents, Leo and Antoinette Fountain; sister, Marie Fountain Raley; and brothers, Llewellyn Fountain and Floyd Fountain, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Jamie Lloyd and Tracy Lloyd Reynolds; son-in-law, David...
Mary T. Gibson
Jul 10, 2020
Mary T. Gibson, age 95, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020. The graveside service is Monday July 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport. Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport, is in charge of arrangements.
Janice Priester Swearingen
Jul 10, 2020
Janice Kay Priester Swearingen, age 67, of Pass Christian, MS, a wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend and role model, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020. Jan retired six years ago from Bancorp South in Gulfport where she established herself as a leader in the mortgage banking industry. She also served as mentor to many young people who entered the business....
Baby Myles Harper Matta
Jul 9, 2020
Our precious little angel, Myles Harper Matta, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020. He is survived by his parents, Joseph M. Matta, Jr. and Crystal Chapman Matta; big brother, Brennan Matta; and maternal grandparents, Rickey and Sandra Chapman. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph M. Matta, Sr. The family would like to extend a special...
William "Bill" Lamar Harris
Jul 9, 2020
William “Bill” Lamar Harris, SFC US Army (Ret.), 70, passed away on July 9, 2020. He is a graduate of Biloxi High School and served 20 years in the US Army. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ina Estelle Harris and father, Roy Lee Harris, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pucha Harris; daughter Shari (Michael) Keysor...
Gerald Edward Schaar
Jul 9, 2020
Gerald Edward Schaar, 78, of Biloxi, MS passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, July 9, 2020 in Gulfport. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Janel Schaar Niolet; his son, Jeffrey Schaar; and his parents, Harry and Marie Schaar. Mr. Schaar leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 57 years, Jane Schaar of Biloxi; his son,...
Florice Barney Green
Jul 8, 2020
Florice Barney Green was born on April 15, 1940, to Anna Barnes and A.G. Barney in Gulfport, MS. She attended Turkey Creek School in Gulfport. She relocated to Los Angeles, CA in the early 1960’s with her aunt Anna Mae Cook. She was formerly married and to the union one child was born. Florice had great faith in God. She...
Kathy Anne Brewster
Jul 7, 2020
Kathy Ann Brewster, age 61, of Saucier, MS died Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born on August 5, 1958, in Tampa, FL. She enjoyed reading. She was preceded in death by her parents Calvin Cox, Sr. and Marian E. Loveinggood, her spouse Arnold M. Brewster and a sister Lori Cox. Kathy is survived by her children, Johnny Brewster (Crystal...
Andrea Gayle Pickard Mize Ulsteen
Jul 7, 2020
Mrs. Andrea Gayle Pickard Mize Ulsteen, age 74, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Mrs. Ulsteen was born on August 31, 1945 in Bogalusa, LA. She attended Pearl River Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi where she earned a Doctorate of Education and she was National Board Certified. She taught in private schools in...
Jerry Holtz Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.)
Jul 7, 2020
Jerry Holtz, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret.) passed away at his rural Ocean Springs, MS, home on July 7, 2020. Jerry was born in Edgewood, Iowa on April 4, 1938 to George and Eunice Holtz. He graduated from the Edgewood High School in 1956, where he excelled in basketball and baseball. He maintained close ties with his classmates and enjoyed their...
Harold Lloyd Jacobs
Jul 6, 2020
Harold Lloyd Jacobs, Jr., 73, of Gulfport, MS passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. Visitation is Monday, July 13, 2020 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road Chapel in Gulfport. Graveside service to follow at 1:30pm at Finley Cemetery in Gulfport, Cemetery. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O’Neal Road Chapel in Gulfport, is honored to serve this family. 228-831-2322.
Michael “Mike” Edward Kerns
Jul 6, 2020
Michael “Mike” Edward Kerns, 70, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He was born July 20, 1949 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helen Williams Kerns; his father, Arthur S. Kerns, Sr.; and a brother, Arthur S. Kerns, Jr. He is survived by his son, Steven Michael Kerns (Lori); his two...
Mavis Stringer Reeves-Bodie
Jul 6, 2020
Mavis Stringer Reeves-Bodie passed away on July 6, 2020 in South Carolina. She was born on December 13, 1923 at home in Service, Jones County, MS. Mavis was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS and the Order of the Eastern Star. She was an avid camper. She is preceded in death by her parents, Hezekiah...
Gabriel Roy Fayard Knott
Jul 5, 2020
Gabriel Roy Fayard Knott, 24, of Gulfport returned home to be with his Heavenly Father on July 5, 2020 at his residence. The world was blessed when Gabriel was born on June 16, 1996 in San Diego, California. He graduated from Gulfport High School in 2014, where he was a member of the ROTC as a Captain of his School...
Roberta Frances Wilson Wilfong
Jul 3, 2020
Roberta F. Wilfong, 95, of Ocean Springs Mississippi, passed away on July 3, 2020. Roberta was a native of Rock Cave, West Virginia & graduated from Buckhannon Upshur high school in 1942. She was a long-time resident of Ocean Springs. She was predeceased by her husband Karl Wilfong and daughter, Jeanne Weaver, as well as siblings, Phyllis, Robert, Onita, Gene,...
Howard David Levine
Jul 2, 2020
Howard David Levine, 92, of Gulfport, MS, died July 2, 2020 in Gulfport, MS at Garden Park Memorial Hospital. He was born January 3, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. He attended the University of Missouri. Howard was a jack of all trades. He was the consummate salesman. He enjoyed careers in Home remodeling, Siding, Hotel security and Real Estate. Also,...
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