Obituaries
Nora Theresa Bergeron
Oct 3, 2024
Nora Theresa Bergeron, age 80, of Gulfport, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Nora was born on January 28, 1944 in Goulds Newfoundland, Canada to Daniel and Isabella Howlett. She was employed with K-Mart for 25 years. Nora enjoyed gardening, taking care of her baby dogs, and loving Joe.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, James...
Flora "Floozie" Bebita
Oct 1, 2024
Flora Ednacot Bebita “Floozie”, age 85, passed away on October 1, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Mrs. Bebita was born on June 20, 1939 to Ernesto Ednacot and Francesca Ruiz in San Salvador Island, Philippines.
Flora received a degree in nursing and worked at Memorial Hospital in Labor and Delivery for 40 years.
She loved planting and fishing in her free time.
Flora Bebita was...
Kha Do
Oct 1, 2024
Kha Van Do, 92, of Biloxi, MS passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Mr. Do was born February 15, 1932 in Kien An, Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Mr. Do is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mrs. Sanh Thi Le; siblings; and daughter, Huong Thi Do.
He is survived by his 7 children, 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and 1 great, great-grandchild.
Visitations will...
Douglas E. Adams, Sr.
Sep 30, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas E Adams, Sr. on September 30, 2024 in Ocean Springs, MS.
Doug was 79 and was born in Crestview, FL. He was a Retired USAF Master Sergeant, who proudly served our country in Vietnam. Later in life, he enjoyed planting his garden each spring and fishing every chance he...
James "Gramps" Usry
Sep 30, 2024
James (Gramps) Usry, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Ocean Springs Hospital.
Born in Neshoba County, MS, he moved to Ocean Springs in 1985. He was a dedicated and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who enjoyed spending his time with those closest to him. He loved providing for his family and...
James Walter Kern
Sep 30, 2024
James Walter Kern, 78, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 in Gulfport.
Jim was born in Buffalo, NY on November 4, 1945 to James and Helen Pembrock Kern.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Jim is survived by his much-adored wife of 35 years, Linda VanOrsdale Kern. He is also survived by his cherished children, Jennifer...
Samuel Patrick Hudson
Sep 29, 2024
“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you” John 14:2 KJV
"To Everything There is a Season"
A Time to be Born and a Time to Die
Samuel Patrick Hudson, of Gulfport, Mississippi, lived to the blessed age of 55. He was born to Henry and...
William Robert Jossendal
Sep 28, 2024
William Robert Jossendal, age 98, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
William was born on March 9, 1926 in IL to Lars and Caroline Jossendal. He was a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport and served in the U.S. Navy.
No services will be held. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, 15th Street, Gulfport is honored to serve the Jossendal family.
Helen R. Stone Davis
Sep 27, 2024
Helen R. (Stone) Davis, 82, Ocean Springs, Friday the 27th of September in Ocean Springs.
She was born on October 19, 1941 in Uniontown, Kentucky to Fred Doris Stone and Emma Lucille (Jones) Stone.
Helen was predeceased by both parents; husband, Donald R. Davis; and granddaughter, Heather C. Davis.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra; granddaughter, Stephanie; 5 great grandchildren, and 5...
Henry Miller St.Amant
Sep 27, 2024
Henry Miller St.Amant age 93 of Biloxi passed away on Friday September 27, 2024.
Mr. St.Amant was a longtime resident of Biloxi MS after serving 21 years in the United States Air Force.
Upon his retirement, he brought his family to Biloxi where he spent many summers as a child.
He was then employed by the United States Postal Service for 23 years.
He...
Dorethea "Doe" DeRouen Gaudet
Sep 26, 2024
Dorethea “Doe” DeRouen Gaudet, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Biloxi, MS on Thursday, September 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Her passing was a few days before her 85th birthday.
Born October 6, 1939 in Crowley, LA to Arthur Gordon DeRouen and Catherine Belton DeRouen, her parents moved to New Iberia, LA when Doe...
Helen Ramon Saunders
Sep 26, 2024
Helen Ramon Saunders "Happy Helen", 79, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024. Helen was born June 19, 1945 in Biloxi, MS to John Ramon III and Adeline Leviens Ramon.
Helen was the heart of her family, and a proud Biloxi native. She attended school in Biloxi until the 10th grade. Later, after marrying her husband, Noah Saunders Sr., she accompanied him...
Donald "Buddy" Ray Tims Jr.
Sep 26, 2024
“Buddy" is survived by his daughter, Ashley (Austin) Rice; his son, Johathan Ray Tims; his sisters, Donna Robinson, Darlene (Kerry) Balius, and Debora (Jason) Batchelor; his nieces, Wendy (Colin) McGibboney, Karen (Casey) Sollberger, and Jessica Balius; his nephews, Darryl Balius and James Robinson; his great nieces, Audry (Lily) Cooper, Madison and Shannon McGibboney, and Elsa Trochesset; and his great nephews,...
Paul Lawrence "Butch" Halat
Sep 25, 2024
Paul Lawrence “Butch” Halat, age 79, of Ocean Springs, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, in Ocean Springs MS after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was born in Biloxi, MS on December 7, 1944 to Paul John and Margaret (Skrmetta) Halat.
His father owned the Biloxi Seafood Packing Company, and he loved spending time fishing, hunting, and being...
William "Bill" Gillies
Sep 25, 2024
William “Bill” Gillies, age 85, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, comfortably at his home surrounded by family & friends.
Bill was a long-time resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He was born in Tylertown, NY on July 9, 1939. He earned an associate’s degree and certification in Quality Assurance. He was retired Air Force before working...
Thomas "T.C." Christian Plylar, Jr.
Sep 25, 2024
Thomas Christian “T.C.” Plylar, Jr. age 83, of Biloxi, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tommie and Clara Plylar; and brother, Jim Stok.
He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 58 years, Margaret Yates Plylar; son, Thomas C. Plylar III (Sissy); daughter, Rachel D. Plylar (Fulmer); 2 granddaughters...
Ryan Douglas McLaughlin
Sep 24, 2024
Ryan Douglas McLaughlin, age 36, of Fountain Hills, AZ, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ryan Douglas McLaughlin
Deborah Ann Woolery
Sep 24, 2024
Deborah Ann Woolery, age 60, of Biloxi, MS passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Private services will be held.
Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Ann Woolery.
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Douglas Eric Denehie
Sep 24, 2024
Douglas Eric Denehie, 74 years old, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away Tuesday, September 24, at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS. Douglas was born July 19, 1950 in Paris, IL, to Robert Arther Denehie and Helma Holdaway Denehie.
Doug was 74 years old and a long-term resident of Ocean Springs. He was a specialist in the Army National Guard from...
Alfred Dale Williams
Sep 23, 2024
Alfred Dale Williams, age 87, from Long Beach, MS passed away in Ponce de Leon, Fl on Monday, September 23, 2024.
Mr. Williams was born in Steubenville, Ohio on August 9, 1937. After high school he served 3 years in the US Navy and then went on to serve in the US Army and retired in 1975 as Sgt First Class.
Mr....
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