Obituaries
Lillie Jobe
Sep 14, 2024
Lillie Ruth Burnett Jobe, 91, of Long Beach, MS passed away on September 14, 2024.
Lil was born on May 12,1933 in DeWitt, Arkansas. She always said she was so fortunate to grow up in the town founded by both her parents’ families. She developed a passion for music at an early age and began playing the piano when she was...
Raymond Scott Dutton
Sep 13, 2024
Raymond Scott Dutton, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Ray was born on May 8, 1959 in Moultrie, GA to parents, Ronald K Dutton and Dolores Paolicelli.
Ray worked hard as an analyst programmer / Director of application systems for 26 years before retiring with his beloved wife Cheryl to Gulfport Mississippi. A city often visited...
Barbara May Warren
Sep 12, 2024
Barbara May Warren, age 85, passed away on September 12, 2024 in Gulfport, MS.
Mrs. Warren was born on April 30, 1939 in Thomasville, NC to parents Gladys Evelyn Brumfield and Charles Thomas Brumfield.
Barbara attended MS City Elementary School in Gulfport and graduated with the class of 1958 from Gulfport Highschool.
She was active in the United Methodist Women of Faith and...
Matthew Joseph Meyer
Sep 12, 2024
Matthew J. Meyer, 83, passed away at his home in Gulfport, MS on September 12, 2024 and
went to his forever heavenly home with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Matthew Meyer was born on December 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Matthew and Augusta (Walters) Meyer.
On February 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to the love of his life...
Belinda Balius Olsen
Sep 12, 2024
Belinda Balius Olsen, 51, of D'Iberville, MS, passed away on September 12, 2024. Born on January 16, 1973, Belinda was known for her kind spirit, warm heart, and the unwavering love she showed to everyone in her life.
A devoted mother to her son, Cayden James Olsen, she cherished every moment watching him grow and excel in life. Belinda was also...
George Richard Smith
Sep 12, 2024
George Richard "Ricky" Smith, 65, of Gulfport, MS passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at his home in Gulfport.
Ricky was born in Ellisville, MS to George A. Smith and Hazeline Crowe. He was a retired carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his son, George Smith and his siblings Mark Smith (Tina) and Dennis Smith...
William "Billy" Gibson
Sep 12, 2024
Mr. William “Billy” Gibson, born July 31, 1938 in Macon, GA departed this life on September 12, 2024, at 1:15 am in Pascagoula, MS.
Billy was a member of First Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. Billy loved the Lord, was a teacher of the bible, and a strong witness for Jesus Christ. He served in the Marine Corp. Billy retired...
Daniel Louis Kosztur
Sep 11, 2024
Daniel Louis Kosztur, age 42, passed away on September 11, 2024, at USA Health University Hospital in Mobile, Alabama.
Daniel was a resident of Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Daniel was born on May 10, 1982 in Pascagoula, Mississippi. He graduated from Ocean Springs High School and attended Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Daniel began his adult employment career at Firestone Tires in...
Jim Brashier
Sep 11, 2024
Jim Eley Brashier, 70, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving children and family.
Born March 11, 1954 in Hattiesburg, MS to Jimmy C. Brashier and Peggy Eley Brashier. Jim’s family roots were tied to Biloxi, MS when his parents moved there in 1958. He attended Biloxi High School in Biloxi, MS and graduated with the class...
Rylen James Chenault
Sep 9, 2024
Rylen James Chenault, 4 months old, of Long Beach, MS passed away at his home on Monday, September 9, 2024.
Rylen was born on May 10, 2024 at USA Hospital in Mobile, AL to Jordan Keffer and Rachel Chenault.
Rylen’s survivors include his parents; and his siblings, Issabella Thompkins, Frederick Thompkins, Nateshia Thompkins and Timothy Chenault.
Arrangements are pending.
Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home is honored...
James Donald Viator
Sep 9, 2024
The last of a generation of Viators is gone.
James Donald Viator, age 92, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at his home in Biloxi, MS.
Don was born on April 30, 1932 to the late Joseph Avite Viator and Laurence Lachaussee. He was a native of Biloxi, MS where he attended Notre Dame and Biloxi High and participated in football...
Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer
Sep 9, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Ann Hatfield Proffer, 97, died Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home in Oxford, MS. The funeral will be Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Oxford University United Methodist Church with Rev. Chris McAlilly and Rev. Warren Black officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service beginning at 11:30 A.M. A graveside service will be...
Dr. Robert "Bobby" A. Little
Sep 8, 2024
Dr. Robert “Bobby” A. Little of Gulfport, Mississippi passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Dr. Little was born in Oxford, Mississippi to Dr. Ashford Hunter and Minnie Ruth Tomlinson Little. In addition to his loving wife Phyllis Little; he is survived by his children, Ashford (Catherine) Little of Atlanta, Georgia, Mary Eliza (Paul) Aston of New York City,...
Bobbie L. Naboni
Sep 8, 2024
Bobbie L. Naboni, age 94, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Bobbie was born on May 19, 1930 in Bartow County, GA to John and Annie Mae Swafford. She served in the U.S. Army most of her career and was released on April 30, 1983 as Sgt. First Class (E7). Bobbie...
Joey Keith Gantt
Sep 8, 2024
Joey Keith Gantt was born February 26, 1957 to Carl Jackson and Ocie Baker Gantt in Shelby, NC. He attended school in Shelby, NC, but left to serve 4 years in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy he worked for the City of Shelby, NC in the Water Department, where he worked until his retirement. He was a...
Larry Mitchell Beckham
Sep 6, 2024
Larry Mitchell Beckham, age 53, of Gulfport, Mississippi lost his fight with pancreatic cancer on September 6, 2024. He died at his home, in the arms of his wife of almost fifteen years, Samantha Beckham. While born in Alabama, Larry was a Texan at heart, raised in Helotes, TX. He moved to Mississippi in his late teen years.
In his 20’s,...
Jess Eugene McDonnell
Sep 6, 2024
Jess Eugene McDonnell, age 70, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Jess was born on February 11, 1954 in Oakland, CA to Loren Bud McDonnell and Maria Fyles Young. He served in the US Marines and worked for the Municipality of Anchorage in the Muni Radio Shop. He loved fishing for halibut and salmon and he...
Daniel Lawrence Werner
Sep 5, 2024
Pop, a truly one-of-a-kind individual, was known for his kind heart and generous spirit, he was always ready to lend a helping hand if he could, never speaking a harsh word about anyone. He was a veteran who served in Vietnam. He had a deep love for his family and for people, approaching every person he met with warmth and...
David Odell Clevenger
Sep 5, 2024
On October 24, 1964, David Odell Clevenger burst into the world, full of curiosity, stubbornness, and joy. David was a beloved son, brother, husband, and father. “He was a person of conviction and embodied the goal of sacrificing for what he believed. When he felt he was called by God, he answered as best as he could. It is difficult...
Loraine Foretich
Sep 5, 2024
Loraine Schivers Foretich, age 73, of Biloxi passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024.
Loraine was born on January 3, 1951 in Akron, OH. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from MGCCC. Loriane worked for Gulf Oaks Hospital and Gulf Coast Community Hospital. She was an LPN and RN. Loraine was nurse of the year in 1996 and received a reward for...
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