Obituaries
Vilma Amneris Mobley
Mar 6, 2025
Vilma Amneris Mobley, age 75, of Long Beach, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025 in Gulfport.
Vilma was born on December 28, 1949 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was married to Thomas W. Mobley, who is a Master Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corp., retired.
Vilma is survived by her siblings, Nilsa M. Ortiz, Cookie Ortiz Backus, and Rafael O. Clark.
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Claudia Theresa Henley
Mar 6, 2025
Claudia Theresa Henley, 81, of Biloxi, MS passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Claudia was born January, 27, 1944 in Biloxi to Theresa Saujon Tauscher and Robert Bilancich.
She graduated from Biloxi High School in 1962. Throughout her life, Claudia enjoyed music, dancing, reading, cooking, and watching her shows on Masterpiece Theatre. She...
Ethel "Lucy" McMillan
Mar 6, 2025
Ethel Lucille “Lucy” McMillan, 85, of Vancleave, MS passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Pascagoula.
She was born on November 13, 1939 in Biloxi, MS to her parents Earl and Mamie Borries. Lucy was an exceptional daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend and woman. She was a member of The Vancleave Restoration Branch proclaiming the original gospel...
Darlene Amelia Reichard
Mar 5, 2025
Darlene Amelia Reichard, age 81, resident of Gulfport, MS died Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 in her home in Gulfport.
Darlene came into this world on August 27, 1943, impoverished and humble, the daughter of two Higgins plant factory workers, Irma Salisbury and D.C. Bode, from the city of New Orleans. Her younger years were spent in abject poverty, from pillar to...
David J. Caldwell
Mar 5, 2025
David J. Caldwell, 71, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on March 5, 2025.
No services will be held at this time.
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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of David J. Caldwell.
Joy Barhanovich Tucei
Mar 4, 2025
A true queen of Mardi Gras took her final bow this year, with the peaceful passing of Joy Barhanovich Tucei, 77, of Biloxi on Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025, following a four-year battle with dementia.
Born October 5, 1947, to Steve “Gramps” and Eula Seymour Barhanovich of Biloxi, Joy’s lifelong love for the carnival season began at an early age. She...
Daniel Silva Infante
Mar 4, 2025
Daniel Silva Infante, 61, of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Ocean Springs, MS.
He was born on September 10, 1963, to Benancia Silva Infante and Daniel G. Infante. He graduated from Fresno State and was a Professional Musician. Danny has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Wayne Newton, Celine...
Coach Eddie Ladner
Mar 3, 2025
Eddie Ladner, 73, a legendary athlete and coach, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 3, 2025. A dedicated mentor, leader, and friend, Eddie's legacy as a coach, educator, and fierce competitor will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and...
Isabel "Izzy" O'Conner Bullard
Mar 3, 2025
Isabel “Izzy” O’Conner Bullard, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at her home.
Isabel was born on December 28, 1928 in Gulfport to Clifford F. O’Conner, Sr. and Isabel Courtenay O’Conner. She had a very full and rich life, having lived in Oklahoma, New Mexico, Missouri, Mobile, Alabama, Biloxi, Laurel, and then back to Gulfport. Isabel...
Janice Faye Smith
Mar 3, 2025
Janice Faye Smith, 80, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, in Gulfport.
She was born on February 4, 1945, in Dadeville, AL. She was employed at Best Western in Gulfport for 20+ years until it was destroyed by Katrina. Janice loved thrift shopping and garage sales. She especially loved jewelry. It didn’t matter what kind; she loved...
Margaret "Lou" Carr
Mar 2, 2025
Margaret Lula Mae “Lou” Carr, age 82, of Long Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at her home.
Margaret was born on September 20, 1942 in Ville Platte, LA to Cleven and Carrie Manuel. She attended Ville Platte High School and was a gardener for a plant nursery as well as a daycare worker. Margaret’s hobbies included reading, bird...
Albert "Sam" Reyer
Mar 2, 2025
Albert "Sam" Reyer, age 88, of Gulfport, MS, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, March 2, 2025. His passing followed a recent diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
Born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi, Sam lived a life defined by gentle resilience, unwavering devotion, and an abiding love for his family and community. He briefly...
Sally Gisclard Davis
Mar 2, 2025
Sally Gisclard Davis, 71, of Gulfport, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Gulfport.
Visitation will be Friday, March 7, from 12:00 until 1:00 p.m.at the O'Neal Road location of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home followed by a service at 1:00 p.m.
Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport, is honored to serve the family of Sally Davis.
Joey Fountain, Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Elvin Joseph “Joey” Fountain Jr., 77, of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, passed peacefully into heaven Sunday, March 2, at The Lighthouse Memory Care. Born September 5, 1947, in Biloxi, Mississippi, to Elvin Joseph Fountain Sr. and Itaska Broome Fountain, Joey’s life was marked by his unwavering love and passion for the Lord, his family, missions, and serving others.
The Lord was his...
Verda "Petesy" Troney
Mar 2, 2025
Verda “Petesy” Troney, 91 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on August 8, 1933, in Biloxi, MS to John and Rebecca Saucier. She graduated from MGCCC with an associate’s degree in psychology.
Verda was a faithful servant of the Most High, Jesus. She received the Apostolic...
Stephen Mark Gray
Mar 1, 2025
Stephen Mark Gray, 63, of Biloxi, MS, St. Martin community passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Mark was born on April 26, 1961 in Biloxi MS to Bobby and Linda Gray. Mark was a 1979 graduate of St. Martin High School where he was a faithful band member. He loved his band family and all the great friendships that were made....
David Richard Smith
Mar 1, 2025
David Richard Smith, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. He was 82 years old.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Angelo and Hazel Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Harvey Smith; his daughters, Gina Haug, Ginger Smith and Stephanie Castjohn; his cherished grandchildren, Kelli Santos, Anders Haug, Tori Clark, Alex Haug,...
Randall "Randy" Jolley
Mar 1, 2025
Randall "Randy" Jolley, 39, and a resident of Harris County Texas passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Texas.
Randy was born on July 27, 1985 in Tamarac, FL. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and Southern Miss. Randy loved anything Auburn and when he played football he was known by his friends as "Rudy". He loved...
James "Jimmy" Bains
Mar 1, 2025
James “Jimmy” Bains IV, 72, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born January 2, 1953, in Savannah, Georgia, but had been a resident of Gautier, Mississippi, for more than 60 years. Jimmy graduated from Pascagoula High School in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
After graduation, he began his career as a Brick Mason with Doyle Germany, but it was his good friend,...
Billy Dale Dacus
Feb 28, 2025
Billy Dale Dacus Senior, longtime resident of Michigan City, MS and Memphis, TN, ended his mortal journey on Friday, February 28, 2025, while staying at a friend’s home in Gulfport, MS.
Billy was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He graduated from Arlington High School, in Arlington, TN, then joined the United States Marine Corps hoping...
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