Obituaries

Yen Thi Nguyen

Yen Thi Nguyen

Feb 14, 2021

Yen Thi Nguyen, age 71, of Biloxi passed away on February 14, 2021. She was a member of Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church. She is survived by first-born child Alicia Bui, son-in-law Hung Tran, and grandsons Timothy Tran and Andrew (Meredith) Tran, second daughter Missy Bui, son-in-law Warren Rowe, and granddaughter Christina Nguyen, and third daughter Tina Bui, son-in-law Hien Truong,...

Jill Ann Meyerchick Champagne

Jill Ann Meyerchick Champagne

Feb 13, 2021

Jill Ann Meyerchick Champagne, age 59, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2021. Jill was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She attended Gulfport High School and worked as the office manager of Woman’s Clinic, PA for 40 years. Jill defeated breast cancer twice and fought acute myeloid leukemia. Her hobbies included spending time laughing...

Danny Anthony Foto

Danny Anthony Foto

Feb 12, 2021

Danny Anthony Foto, Sr, age 76, of D’Iberville, MS, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. Danny was born in Biloxi and was a lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He retired from Ingalls Shipyard as the Director of the Hull Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed time with his family and friends and enjoyed watching...

Joan Marie Barnett

Joan Marie Barnett

Feb 12, 2021

Joan Marie Barnett, age 73, passed away to her heavenly home on February 12, 2021 in Vancleave, MS. She was born in Biloxi, MS on July 4, 1947 to Oscar and Marie Hickman Noble. She was a D’Iberville High School graduate where she was in the band and played the clarinet. She accepted her first job as a medical secretary...

Geraldean  "Gerry" Higgins Carpenter

Geraldean "Gerry" Higgins Carpenter

Feb 12, 2021

Geraldean "Gerry" Higgins Carpenter, age 88, of Vancleave, MS, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021, in Gautier, MS. Gerry was born on August 4, 1932, in Tuscumbia, AL, to Benny and Lassie Higgins. She retired as a tube inspector for Zenith. Gerry was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Al Carpenter, son, Alan Richardson, three sisters, Sylvia, Imogene...

Rosalva "Rosi" B. Fontan

Rosalva "Rosi" B. Fontan

Feb 11, 2021

Rosalva “Rosi” B. Fontan, age 63, went home to our Heavenly Father Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 11:27 AM at Singing River Hospital, Ocean Springs. Rosi was born June 8, 1957 in Brownsville, Texas to Tony and Frances Pineda. She was a graduate of El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera, CA and attended Fullerton College in Fullerton, CA. She...

Carol Hill

Carol Hill

Feb 11, 2021

Mrs. Carol Hill, age 77, of Polkville, MS, passed away on Thursday, February, 11, 2021. Mrs. Hill was a longtime resident of the MS Gulf Coast. She attended St. Martin School and formerly worked at the Isle of Capri Casino. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be missed by all that knew her. Mrs. Hill...

Wayne "Dago" Tiblier

Wayne "Dago" Tiblier

Feb 10, 2021

Wayne “Dago” Tiblier, 66, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 in Ocean Springs. Dago was a native of the coast. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, The French Club and the Knights of Columbus #9094 in D’Iberville. Dago was retired from Rouses Market as a Meat Market manager. He was preceded in...

Bruce Alan Galba

Bruce Alan Galba

Feb 10, 2021

Bruce Alan Galba, Sr. recently of Biloxi, MS left this world on February 10, 2021 to enjoy his new and everlasting life with Christ. Bruce was born June 4, 1954 in McKees Rock, PA. He was a proud graduate of Sto-Rox High and went on to attend Duquesne University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and also his...

William Lee Brumfield

William Lee Brumfield

Feb 9, 2021

William Lee Brumfield, age 64, of Gulfport, MS died on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Gulfport, MS. Lee was born in Pascagoula, MS on December 14, 1956, the second child of George Albert Brumfield, Sr. and Bobbie Breland Brumfield. Following graduation from Live Oak Academy in the eleventh grade, he skipped his senior year and headed to the University of...

Ronald Eleuterius

Ronald Eleuterius

Feb 9, 2021

Ronald Desmond Eleuterius, known to most as “ELU”, went home to his heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at the age of 63. Ronnie was born July 16, 1957 in Biloxi to Ronnie and Ramona Thompson Eleuterius. He was a lifelong resident of “The Point” where he attended Holy Angels Nursery and was crowned King of the Holy Angels...

Mary Ellen Kenyon

Mary Ellen Kenyon

Feb 9, 2021

Mary Ellen Kenyon, age 79, passed away peacefully February 9th, 2021 in Biloxi, MS with family by her side. Mary was born April 12th, 1941 in Biloxi to Harold 'Kid' Lamey and Josephine 'Josie' Lamey. She was a lifelong resident of D'Iberville and grew up along Back Bay with a large extended family. She loved fishing and enjoyed a wonderful...

Dr. Oliver Vaughan

Dr. Oliver Vaughan

Feb 8, 2021

Dr. Oliver Vaughan, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 in Gulfport. Dr. Vaughan was born in Leland, MS. He was a devoted husband, father and brother. He was admired and respected by those that knew him or knew of him. He is now reunited with his wife Mary, his father Jasper, his mother Mattie Lou...

Lorri Diane Gustafson

Lorri Diane Gustafson

Feb 8, 2021

Lorri Diane Gustafson, age 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021. There are no services scheduled at this time. Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the Gustafson family.

Lillian T. Bengochea

Lillian T. Bengochea

Feb 7, 2021

Lillian T. Bengochea of Biloxi, MS passed away on February 7, 2021. She was born on August 21, 1951 in Attleboro, MA as Lillian Theresa Pierce. She graduated from Attleboro High School in 1971. In 1991, Lillian moved to Jacksonville, AR where she worked as a Health Aid for the Little Rock Hospital. Lill met her husband, Martin Bengochea, at...

Wallace Braxton Fairley

Wallace Braxton Fairley

Feb 7, 2021

Wallace Braxton Fairley, age 68, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Biloxi, Mississippi. Wallace was born on March 28, 1952 in Biloxi. He had a masters degree of education from William Carey University and taught special education at Hancock County Schools. He loved spending time with his cherished family, especially his grandson, and trips to Disney. He is preceded...

Sidney Ann Smith

Sidney Ann Smith

Feb 6, 2021

Sidney Ann Smith, 67, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Sidney was born in Fairfax County, VA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sidney W. and Mona Smith of Biloxi; and her brother, Scott Smith of Gulfport. Sidney’s survivors include her sisters and brother, Brenda (Jack) Rhodes of Biloxi, Robert (Cyndy) Smith of Ocean...

John William Mikovich

John William Mikovich

Feb 6, 2021

John William Mikovich, age 77, of D’Iberville, MS passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Gulfport. John will be remembered as a loving father. He had a bold spirit and a larger-than-life personality. John was a success in business with a generous heart, willing to help those in need. Born on June 3, 1943, in the small town of...

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis

Feb 5, 2021

Beryl Louise Fountain Davis, a youth of 86 years, passed away February 5th 2021 into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ. Mrs. Davis was born September 30, 1934. She was a life-long resident of the Fontainebleau Community, Ocean Springs Mississippi. Mrs. Davis graduated from Ocean Springs High School in 1954. Beryl Davis was a Christian and member of Belle...

Mary Jane Shelby

Mary Jane Shelby

Feb 5, 2021

Mary Jane Shelby, age 81, passed away on February 5, 2021 in D’Iberville, Mississippi. Mary was born on December 25, 1939 in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was retired from her career in Civil Service. She is preceded in death by parents Buford and Rose Moran, husband Robert A. Shelby, and siblings James Moran, Rodney Moran, Joseph Moran, and Alva Moran. She...